User’s Manual
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Do not disassemble
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Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
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Handle moving parts with care
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
131
Parts of the Camera
159
Icon displayed varies with the shooting mode
Monitor
Shooting
Playback
146
Main Features of the Operation Controls
Main Features of the Operation Controls
Press the d button
When setting is finished, press the d button
Common Menu Operations
Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Button
Switching Between Tabs
Shutter-release Button
Attaching the Camera Strap
Insert the supplied battery
Inserting the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
Charging the Battery
Insert the battery A12
For Customers in Argentina
Charging the Battery
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet
AC Power Source
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Daylight Saving Time
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Edit the date and time
Date Imprint and Changing the Date and Time
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Inserting Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode
Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
During Saving
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Playing Back Images Playback Mode
Playing Back and Deleting Images
Press the c playback button
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Deleting Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Press the multi selector mflash mode
Flash Mode Setting
Using the Flash
Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is Dim
Flash Lamp
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press the multi selector nself-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Macro Mode Setting
Macro Mode
Press the multi selector pmacro mode
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture
Press the k button
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector oexposure compensation
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Shooting mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Press the Abutton in shooting mode
Press the multi selector Hor I to choose a
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Changing AAuto Mode Settings Shooting Menu
Following options can be set when shooting in a auto mode a
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size
Changing a Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu
Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Aauto M d Shooting menu M White balance
Preset Manual
Metering
Metering Area
Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector
Continuous
Aauto M d Shooting menu M Continuous
Aauto M d Shooting menu M ISO sensitivity
Auto default setting
ISO Sensitivity
Fixed range auto
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
Aauto M d Shooting menu M Color options
AF Area Mode
Focus Lock
Face Detection
Frame a picture
Aauto M d Shooting menu M Autofocus mode
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Choose how the camera focuses
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
More Information
Restricted Setting Descriptions
Zoom is disabled
Blink warning Continuous a
Frame the subject and take a picture
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Selecting a Scene Mode
Displaying a Description of Each Scene
Camera enters scene auto selector scene mode
Scene mode A51
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Press the Abutton in shooting
Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features
Default setting can be modified
AF-assist illuminator a 131 does not light
Sports
Off2
Party/indoor
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Default setting can be modified Museum
Fireworks show
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Shooting for a Panorama
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera
Mode and use the multi selector to select pPanorama assist
Take the next picture
Panorama Maker
Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
RIndicator
Camera returns to step
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera
Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Camera enters smart portrait mode
Shutter is automatically released
When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks
Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Before saving the image
Register a subject
Align the subject with that border and press the k Button
Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode
Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Function Control Description Switch to shooting
Changing the Orientation Vertical/Horizontal of Images
Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Mode
Protect icon Print set icon
List by Date Mode
Calendar Display
Following operations are available in calendar display
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Images Captured with Face Detection
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
If more than one face was detected, the image will
Playing Back Images by Category
Press the c button in playback mode
Playback mode
Following playback modes can be selected
Or Ito select F, and press the k
Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode
Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode
List of categories is displayed
Fireworks show scene mode a
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Backlighting* scene mode a
Images captured in Close-up* scene mode a Movie Movies a
Operations in Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Menu
Press the multi selector Hor I to choose a date
Viewing Images in List by Date Mode
Viewing Images by Date List by Date
List by date screen is displayed
Operations in List by Date Mode
List by Date Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings a
Playback Options Playback Menu
Following options are available in the playback menu
Choose Select images and press the k
Press the d button in playback mode
APrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order
Choose images up to 99 and the number
Choose whether or not to print shooting date
Photo information
Canceling Existing Print Order
Date Imprint
Slide show begins
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide show
BSlide Show
End the slide show or restart it
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtect
Protect
Press the k button to apply image selection
Selecting Images
Press the multi selector Jor K to select an image
Copy Selected images a
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate image
FRotate Image
Recording Voice Memos
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M EVoice memo
EVoice Memo
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo
Deleting Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Press the k button to play the voice memo
Select an image with a voice memo. Press the l
K button
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Use the multi selector to select a destination
Select a copy option and press the k button
Editing Functions
Restrictions on Image Editing
Editing Functions
Original and Edited Images
Image Editing
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Choose OK and press the k button
Image Editing
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is created
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Degree of softening and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing Image Size
Compression ratio
Image Size
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Refine copy composition
Cropped copy is created
Press the bmovie-record button to start movie recording
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode
Recording Movies
Press the bmovie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
102
Recording Movies
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Changing Movie Recording Settings
Displaying the Movie Menu
103
Select the desired movie option to record
Switch to shooting mode MdMDMovie menu A103 MMovie options
Movie Options
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
105
Deleting Movies
Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback
Movie Playback
106
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Connecting to a TV
Video Mode
Hold down the c button to turn on the camera
Install the Software
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
108
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
109
Windows
Disconnecting the Camera
Charging the Battery
111
Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information
112
Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Charging While Connecting to a Computer
Charge Lamp
113
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Images
Camera is automatically turned on
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera
115
Printing Images One at a Time
116
Printing begins
Printing Multiple Images
Choose Start print and press the k button
117
By the check mark y and the numeral
118
Print selection Choose images up to 99 and the number
Indicating the number of copies to be
119
Paper Size
120
Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Welcome screen 122
Press H or I to select the ztab
Displaying the Setup Menu
Setup Menu
121
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Welcome screen
Welcome Screen
122
Choose xTravel destination and press Button
Date
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
123
WHome Time Zone
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
Imprinting Date on Images
125
Time Zones
UTC + Location
126
Monitor Settings
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Monitor settings
Set the options below
Photo Info
127
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Date imprint
Date Imprint Imprinting Date and Time
Date Imprint and Print Set
Off Vibration reduction is not enabled
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Vibration reduction
On default setting Vibration reduction is enabled
Vibration Reduction
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Motion detection
Motion Detection
130
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
131
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Sound settings
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
132
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Auto off
Auto Off
133
Formatting a Memory Card
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
134
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Video mode
Video Mode
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Language
Language
Button M zSetup menu A121 M Charge by computer
Charge by Computer
Blink Warning
Monitor
Subject blinked, press J or K to switch
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
138
139
Reset All
Scene Mode
Basic Shooting Functions
Smart Portrait Menu
Setup Menu
140
Subject Tracking Menu
141
Setup menu Date a 123, Language a 135, and Video mode a
Firmware Version
Others
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
142
Battery
143
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Storage
Cleaning
Commercial lens cleaner
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
145
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
Sdhc memory card
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
146
134, or a new memory card is inserted
Error Messages
147
Error Messages
148
149
150
Troubleshooting
Display, Settings, and Power Supply
151
Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
152
102
153
Lights is recommended
Situations
154
155
156
157
Specifications
158
Nikon Coolpix S5100 Digital Camera
Specifications
159
Weight EH-68P Approx g 2.1 oz EH-68P AR Approx g 2.3 oz
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR
Supported Standards
161
162
Symbols
Index
Best shot selector 42 Black-and-white 44 Blink proof
163
Face priority tracking 69 File name Fill flash
164
Multi-shot 16 Museum l
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