Nikon COOLPIXS31BLUE, COOLPIXS31PNK, COOLPIXS31WHT, COOLPIXS31YEL, S31, S31 White Using the Flash

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Shooting Features

Using the Flash

You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

The flash mode selected while using A Point and shoot (A34) is saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off.

Available Flash Modes

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash)

wAuto flash

•The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

•k is displayed in the shooting screen when this feature is enabled.

yFlash off

The flash does not fire.

•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark

surroundings.

•S is displayed in the shooting screen when this feature is enabled.

xAlways fire flash

•The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and

backlit subjects.

•W is displayed in the shooting screen when this feature is enabled.

Contents

Main Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX S31 A Point and Shoot....................................................A34 Shoot Under Water....................................................A45 Exchange Messages...................................................A66 Slide Show..................................................................A66 i Page Page iv v Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Page vii Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Page ix For Your Safety WARNINGS x xi xii xiii Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTIONS xiv xv <Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Notes About Shockproof Performance xvi Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances xvii Before Using the Camera Underwater xviii Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater xix xx xxi Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation xxii Table of Contents Introduction................................................... ii Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations...................................................... 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9 Shooting Features..................................... 31 xxiii Playback Features....................................... 63 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 77 General Camera Setup.............................. 83 Reference Section................................. E1 xxiv Settings...................................................... E27 Connections............................................. E50 Additional Information........................ E61 Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Page The Camera Body Page Page The Monitor Shooting Mode Playback Mode C Using the Flexible Buttons 8 Selecting Items C The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery 1 2 3 11 Understanding the CHARGE Lamp B C Preparation 2 Insert the Battery 1 2 B 3 13 B Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 15 B Internal Memory and Memory Cards B Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C Background Setting C 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 2 number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Number of Exposures Remaining C Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 C Using the Zoom Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 2 The Shutter-release Button B C 26 Step 4 Play Back Images 1 button. 2 C Step 5 Delete Images 1 2 3 1 2 B Page Shooting Features Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Page A Point and Shoot C 35 Using the Flash Available Flash Modes 1 2 C 37 Using the Self-timer 1 2 shutter-release button halfway. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 38 3 rest of the way down. Using the Smile Timer 1 2 3 4 Page Using Skin Softening B Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) C Characteristics of Each Style Page Page O Page Decorate 1 2 B Change Colors 1 2 4 C Page 52 Change Sounds 1 button 3. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) 2 Choose a Size Choose a Photo Size C Choose a Movie Frame Size C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Page Focusing Using Face Detection B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 B Playback Features 64 Playback Zoom h Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Thumbnail Display Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Page Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page 70 Using ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Compatible Operating Systems Page Page 73 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 B 74 2 3 Viewing Images C Page Page 78 Recording Movies 1 2 recording a movie. 3 Page B C Playing Back Movies 1 2 3 B 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) E Reference Section E Exchange Messages Leave a Message 1 2 E3 3 4 Leave a Reply 1 2 3 E5 Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings). 1 recordings). 2 B E7 V Picture Play Picture Play Features E8 B C 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 E16 A Decorate Press the multi selector J or K to select a frame, and then press flexible button 4 (O). B D Make Photo Albums Making Photo Albums 1 2 4 B E19 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) B Removing Images from Favorites E21 m Slide Show Choose Pictures 1 pictures). 2 the images you want to play back. Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (m Slide show) 3 4 1 2 3 4 Page Choose a Theme 1 2 3 B Page E27 Z More Playback Options G View by Date 1 date). 2 to select the desired date, and then press flexible button 4 (O). E28 3 images. B F View Favorites 1 2 B z Print Order/Retouch y Retouch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page 1 2 B 1 2 E35 a Print Order 1 images). 2 number of copies (up to nine) of each. 3 E37 B C E38 l Camera Settings Welcome Screen E39 Date and Time Set the camera clock. E40 Brightness E41 Print Date B C E42 Electronic VR Select whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. B E43 AF Assist E44 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card B E45 Language Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages. E46 Menu Background Video Mode E47 Reset All E48 Page Page 4 B E52 Connecting the Camera to a Printer E53 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 B C Page Printing Individual Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 2 3 E58 4 E59 E60 5 C E61 File and Folder Names E62 E63 Optional Accessories Accessories are not waterproof. E64 Error Messages E65 E66 E67 Page Technical Notes and Index F2 Caring for the Product The Camera B F3 B F4 B F5 The Battery F6 The Battery Charger F7 Memory Cards F8 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. F9 Storage F10 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F11 F12 Shooting Issues F13 F14 F15 Playback Issues F16 F17 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera F18 F19 F20 F21 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery Charger MH-65 B F22 Approved Memory Cards F23 Supported Standards F24 Index Symbols A B C F25 E F H I F26 N O P R F27 T U V W

Nikon Using the Flash

Models: COOLPIXS31BLUE COOLPIXS31PNK COOLPIXS31WHT COOLPIXS31YEL S31 S31 White

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Available Flash Modes