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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Handle the camera strap with care
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Do not disassemble
Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child
Observe caution when handling the battery
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Camera features
Operating the Touch Panel
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Pressing the Shutter-release Button
Attaching the Camera Strap
Parts of the Camera
Dragging
Operating the Touch Panel
Tapping
Dragging and Dropping
Spreading/pinching
Spread two fingers apart/pinch two Fingers together
Shooting Mode Information Indicators
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel
Tap a to display it again
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel
Shooting Mode Operation Controls
Shooting mode1
Current frame number
Playback Mode Information Display
Album icon
Playback Mode Operation Controls
Playback mode 10, 30
Shooting-mode selection menu
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Playback-mode selection menu
Using Menus dTab
During Shooting
During Playback
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
EN-EL19 battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Insert the included
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Power-on lamp
Keep the camera turned off
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Power-on Lamp
AC Power Source
Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
Removing Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Open the slide cover to turn on the camera
Battery Level Indicator
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turn the Camera On
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
No operations Performed
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Tap
Changing the Language or Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Tap the shooting mode icon
Select a Shooting Mode
Tap the desired shooting mode icon
Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom Zoom Optical zoom Zoom out
Shutter speed Aperture value
Focus and Shoot
If you press the shutter-release button with too much
Touch Shutter
During Recording
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Viewing Pictures
Tap the playback mode icon c
Play Back Pictures
More Information
Playback Zoom
Pinch two fingers together when using playback mode
Changing How Pictures Are Displayed
Thumbnail Playback
Tap the desired delete option
Delete Unwanted Pictures
Play back a picture to be deleted, tap the dtab, and tap c
Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog
Delete Unwanted Pictures
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Tap a picture to display y
Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Deletion
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Shooting Features
Portrait Landscape Night portrait Night landscape
GEasy Auto Mode
Changing the GEasy Auto Mode Settings
Close-up Backlighting Other shooting scenes
AAuto Mode
Adjusting the a Auto Mode Settings
A auto mode, the following options can be changed
Shooting Menu Options in AAuto Mode
Auto Mode
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Picture
Shutter-release button is
To View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to the Scene
On the screen shown at the left
Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to the Scene
Changing the Scene Mode Settings
Adjusting Scene Effect
Food More blue More red Landscape, k Close-up Less vivid
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features
Frame per second fps when image mode is set to l4608×2592
Night portrait
Dusk/dawn
Sunset
Night landscape
Fireworks show
Draw
BWide
OPet portrait
Viewing Pictures That Were Taken Using Pet Detection
When no pet faces are detected, the camera
Focus is acquired Up to five faces can be detected. When
Digital zoom is not available
Stop shooting
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Set Smile timer to Off
Close the slide cover to turn off the camera
Self-timer Lamp
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Smart Portrait Menu Options
Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed
Basic Shooting Settings
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
Frame the subject and take a picture
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Tap the desired flash mode icon
Effective Range of the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Red-eye Reduction
Tap Yor Z
Using the Self-timer
Tap the self-timer icon
Frame the picture and press
To stop the timer before a picture
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Tap o
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Zoom position
Tap Cor Dto change the exposure compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Tap the exposure compensation icon
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Default Settings
Basic Shooting Settings
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
AChanging the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode
Image Mode Setting and Monitor Display
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
When Touch shooting is set to Subject
Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Tracking, Self-timer is disabled
Focus area
When the camera is pointed at a human face
Face Detection
Portrait and Night portrait scene
Viewing Pictures That Were Taken Using Face Detection
Face Detection
Skin Softening
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Playback Features
Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Tap an album, category or shooting date
Switching Between Playback Modes
Tap the desired playback mode icon
Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback
Setting the Picture Rating
Playing Back Pictures by Rating
Retouch, I D-Lighting,P Stretch, O Perspective
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Option Description Favorite
Control, i Filter effects, j Glamour retouch,
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Option Description Choose key
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer
Compatible Operating Systems
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Windows
Using ViewNX
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM Drive
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Terminate the connection
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Start ViewNX
Editing Movies
Retouching Photographs
Printing Images
You can record movies by setting the shooting mode to Movie
Playback mode, tap R to play a movie
Button all the way down to Start recording
Recording Movies
Press the shutter-release
Record movies with sound
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Maximum Movie Length
Following options can be changed when recording movies
Changing Movie Recording Settings
Movie Menu Options
Operations During Movie Playback
Select the desired movie in playback mode A30 and tap R
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
General Camera Setup
Setup menu, the following options can be changed
Setup Menu
When Continuous H, Continuous L, or BSS is
All data stored in the internal memory or on
Setup Menu
Memory card is deleted during formatting
DBlink warning
Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by
Takes more time to charge the battery
Display options
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Set the shooting mode to Draw
Using the Draw Option
Tap H
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Shooting with Easy Panorama
BWide 360 is selected after shooting starts
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Example of Camera Movement
Changing the Shooting Range
Playing Pictures Taken with Easy Panorama Scroll Playback
Using Panorama Assist
Indicator
Tap H when shooting is completed
Using Panorama Assist
Take the next picture
Taking 3D Pictures
Set the shooting mode to 3D photography
To cancel shooting, tap H
Frame the subject and release
Taking 3D Pictures
Set the playback mode to 3D playback A70
Taking 3D Pictures
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Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Pictures to Albums
Favorite pictures screen is displayed
Viewing Pictures in an Album
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Removing Pictures from Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
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Tap the desired album
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
Album selection screen E11, tap K
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Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
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Auto Sort Mode
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List by Date Mode
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Playing Pictures in a Sequence
To return to key picture only display, tap J
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Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Setting the Ratings for a Sequence of Pictures
Sequence Display Options
Deleting Pictures in a Sequence
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Editing Pictures Still Pictures
Editing Functions
Fisheye, and Miniature effect
Restrictions on Picture Editing
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Editing Pictures Still Pictures
Original and Edited Pictures
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Paint
Paint pictures
To the last five operations can be undone
Write and Draw on Pictures
Using the Paint Tools
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Erase Paint Tool Additions
Add a Frame
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Add Decorations
Decoration type
Tap k
Tap the dtab in full-frame playback mode and tap M
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Choose the degree of enhancement and tap
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Tap P
Tap or drag the slider to adjust stretch
PStretch Stretching Pictures
Effects Tap
Perspective control Tap
OPerspective Control Adjust a Sense of Perspective
Tap or drag the slider to adjust
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IFilter Effects Digital Filters
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Adjust the effects
Tap the icon of the desired effects
Color options Select the color and tap
Preview the result of the effects
Tap j
Tap All or Skin softening
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Tap the desired small copy size icon and tap
GSmall Picture Making Smaller Pictures
Tap g
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Refine copy composition
Enlarge the desired picture in full-frame playback mode A31
OCrop Creating a Cropped Copy
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When using the included audio/video cable
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
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Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
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Operations with TV Connection
Connecting the Cable
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Printing Pictures
Camera is automatically turned on
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Tap Paper size
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Tap Copies
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Tap Start print
When the print selection screen is displayed, tap F
Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing begins
Tap Print selection, Print all images or Dpof printing
To return to the print menu, tap Cancel
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Paper Size
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Set the shooting mode to movie and tap the dtab
Tap Dand tap an HS movie option
See HS Movie E46 for more information
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Press the shutter-release button to start recording
Press the shutter-release button to end recording
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Recording 10 s Playback 80 s Slow motion playback No sound
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HS Movie
Recording Min Playback Fast motion playback No sound
Editing Movies
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Editing Movies
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Edited movie is saved To exit without saving, tap No
RTouch Shooting
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
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QTapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter Touch Shutter
Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode
Touch Shooting Setting
Tap the desired subject to take a picture
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Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter
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SSubject Tracking Focusing on a Moving Subject
Subject tracking is enabled only in a auto mode
Select a auto Mdtab MqsrTouch shooting Ms
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RTapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AE
Tap the subject at which the camera focuses
Select a auto Mdtab MqsrTouch shooting Mr
Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function
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Xiso Sensitivity
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Continuous
Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector
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Pictures Taken in Continuous Shooting Mode
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WWhite Balance Adjusting Hue
Select a auto mode Mdtab MWWhite balance
E60 for more information
Preset Manual
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ESkin Softening
ASmile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
DBlink Proof
Tap Start
Playback Menu
BSlide Shows
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Playback Menu
Slide show begins
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End End slide show
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Protect
Protecting One Picture
Selected picture is protected,
Removing Protection from Pictures
Protecting Multiple Pictures
Tap the desired pictures to be Protected
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Tap the desired number of copies up to nine and tap
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Creating a Print Order for One Picture
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Tap I to complete the print order
Shooting date and photo information
Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures
Choose whether or not to print
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Canceling Print Order
Print Date
Tap Jor
FRotate Image
Tap f
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Recording Voice Memos
Tap the dtab in full-frame playback mode and tap E
Voice Memo
Tap Wto record a voice memo
Deleting Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Tap Rto play the voice memo
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HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
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Enter playback mode Mdtab MxChoose key picture
XChoose Key Picture
Memory contains no images. Message
Normal Speed Movie Options
Movie Menu
Movie Options
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HS Movie Options
Movie Menu
YOpen with HS Footage
ZAutofocus Mode
Select the autofocus method used when recording movies
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YWind Noise Reduction
Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies
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Welcome Screen
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Tap xTravel destination
Time Zone and Date
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zone
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WHome Time Zone
Tap Eor Fto choose the travel destination time zone and tap
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Daylight Saving Time
Time Zones
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UTC + Location
Set the options below
Monitor Settings
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Auto Monitor Boost
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Dtab Mz setup menu Mf Print date
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
Print Date and Print Order
Vibration Reduction
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Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
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Auto Off
Dtab Mz setup menu Mk Auto off
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Formatting a Memory Card
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Language
Dtab Mz setup menu Mn Language
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TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a television
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Charge by Computer
Dtab Mz setup menu MVCharge by computer
Using power supplied by the computer
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Blink Warning
Power-on Lamp
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Sequence Display Options
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Reset All
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Movie Menu
Setup Menu
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Shutter sound E87 Auto off E88 Min Hdmi E91
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Dtab Mz setup menu MrFirmware version
Firmware Version
Others
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File and Folder Names
Dscn 0001 .JPG
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Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL191
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1
Error Messages
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Panorama or 3D
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Photography,
Error Messages
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Index
Troubleshooting Specifications
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
Charging AC Adapter Information
Memory Cards
Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Troubleshooting
Power Supply, Display, and Settings
Auto info is selected for Photo info
Troubleshooting
Print date
Shooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Increase ISO sensitivity value
Continuous setting
When Portrait, Night portrait, Night
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Playback
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F12
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 Digital Camera
ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Specifications
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Supported languages
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Specifications
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Supported Standards
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Numerics
Symbols
Index
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Movie editing 86, E47 Movie menu 85, E75
Scene mode 40, 42 Self-timer 56 Self-timer lamp 2, 51
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F21
WAV E98
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