Main
Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX S31
A Point and Shoot....................................................A34
Shoot Under Water....................................................A45
Exchange Messages...................................................A66
Slide Show..................................................................A66
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTIONS
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<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation
Notes About Shockproof Performance
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Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances
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Before Using the Camera Underwater
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Notes About Using the Camera Underwater
Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater
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Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations...................................................... 1
The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9
Shooting Features..................................... 31
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Playback Features....................................... 63
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 77
General Camera Setup.............................. 83
Reference Section................................. E1
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Settings...................................................... E27
Connections............................................. E50
Additional Information........................ E61
Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
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The Camera Body
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
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Using the Flexible Buttons
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Selecting Items
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Charge the Battery
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Understanding the CHARGE Lamp
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Preparation 2 Insert the Battery
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
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Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
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Background Setting
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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The Shutter-release Button
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Step 4 Play Back Images
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button.
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Step 5 Delete Images
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Shooting Features
Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)
Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings.
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A Point and Shoot
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Using the Flash
Available Flash Modes
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2
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Using the Self-timer
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shutter-release button halfway.
Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer)
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rest of the way down.
Using the Smile Timer
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Using Skin Softening
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Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects)
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Characteristics of Each Style
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Decorate
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Change Colors
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Change Sounds
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button 3.
Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds)
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Choose a Size
Choose a Photo Size
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Choose a Movie Frame Size
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Certain features cannot be used simultaneously.
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Focusing
Using Face Detection
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Focus Lock
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Playback Features
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Playback Zoom
h Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
Thumbnail Display
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Compatible Operating Systems
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Transferring Images to the Computer
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Viewing Images
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Recording Movies
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recording a movie.
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Playing Back Movies
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General Camera Setup
Camera Settings Menu
The following items can be set in the camera settings menu:
Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (lCamera settings)
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Reference Section
E Exchange Messages
Leave a Message
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Leave a Reply
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Play Recordings
Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings).
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recordings).
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V Picture Play
Picture Play Features
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Q Soften Pictures
f Add Starbursts
W Add a Fisheye Effect
M Add a Diorama Effect
Z Toy Camera
d Change Colors
P Highlight Colors
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A Decorate
Press the multi selector J or K to select a frame, and then press flexible button 4 (O).
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D Make Photo Albums
Making Photo Albums
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F Favorites
Adding Images to Favorites
Press the multi selector J or K to select an image, and then press flexible button 2 (F).
Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (F Favorites)
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Removing Images from Favorites
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m Slide Show
Choose Pictures
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pictures).
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the images you want to play back.
Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (m Slide show)
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Choose a Theme
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Z More Playback Options
G View by Date
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date).
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to select the desired date, and then press flexible button 4 (O).
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images.
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F View Favorites
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z Print Order/Retouch
y Retouch
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a Print Order
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images).
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number of copies (up to nine) of each.
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l Camera Settings
Welcome Screen
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Date and Time
Set the camera clock.
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Brightness
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Print Date
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Electronic VR
Select whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures.
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AF Assist
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
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Language
Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
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Menu Background
Video Mode
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Reset All
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
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File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
Accessories are not waterproof.
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Error Messages
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Technical Notes and Index
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Caring for the Product
The Camera
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F4
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The Battery
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The Battery Charger
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Memory Cards
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Shooting Issues
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Playback Issues
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Battery Charger MH-65
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Approved Memory Cards
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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