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Nikon COOLPIXS31BLUE, COOLPIXS31YEL Frame the subject and take a picture, Flash Lamp, Position

Models: S31 COOLPIXS31YEL COOLPIXS31PNK S31 White COOLPIXS31WHT COOLPIXS31BLUE

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1Press flexible button 2 (wAuto flash), flexible button 3 (yFlash off), or flexible button 4 (xAlways fire flash).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Flash

Auto flash

Flash off

Always fire flash

Shooting Features

2Frame the subject and take a picture.

B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58).

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

•On: The flash fires when a picture is taken.

•Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

•Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.

If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.

C Effective Range of the Flash

The flash has a range of approx. 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–11 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of approx. 0.5–2.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom

36position.

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Nikon COOLPIXS31BLUE, S31 White Frame the subject and take a picture, Flash Lamp, Effective Range of the Flash, Position

Contents

Reference Manual Slide Show Shoot Under WaterExchange Messages Page Read This First Introduction About This Manual Iii Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Other InformationIcon Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Comply with copyright notices ViiItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Viii For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery Keep out of reach of children Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flash Xii Xiii Modifications Xiv Following apply only to users in European countries Important Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Xvi Before Using the Camera Underwater Xvii Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Xviii Xix Introduction BClearing the fogging Table of Contents Xxiii E19 E50 XxivE27 E61 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera BodyMonitor Camera Body Lens with protective glass Battery-chamber Multi selector Attaching the Camera Strap 19, 84, E64 Shooting ModeMonitor Operations Playback Mode Parts of the Camera Playback mode Using the Flexible ButtonsShooting mode Press Hor Ito display other pages Selecting ItemsBasic Operations Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery AC Power Source Understanding the Charge Lamp Inserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Use the battery to push the orange Removing the Battery High Temperature Caution Inserting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into Place Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving the Memory Card Press flexible button 3 RYes Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress the multi selector Jor Kto Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format Button 4 O Displayed, and then press flexible button 4 O Clock Battery Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Monitor turns on Exhausted Battery Battery level indicatorTurn the Camera On Playback Min Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Camera enters Hold the camera steady When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Frame the picture Digital zoom Optical zoom Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Maximum Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A25 Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button Halfway A25 Shutter is released and the image is saved To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Shutter-release ButtonFlash Use the multi selector to select an image to display Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonPlay Back Images Display the previous image Press J Displays Viewing Images More Information Erase all pictures All images currently saved are deleted Delete ImagesErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Selecting which images you want to delete Page Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects Using the Flash Using the Self-timer Using the Smile TimerShooting Features Features Available in Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Some settings cannot be used with other functions a Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyLSettings Choose a size Flexible button Option Description Change sounds APoint and Shoot Using the Flash Available Flash Modes Flash Lamp To cancel, press flexible button 1 QFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Frame the picture and press Using the Self-timerPress flexible button 2 j10 s Shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Point the camera at a person’s face. Using Face Detection a Using the Smile TimerPress flexible button 3 YSmile timer Stop shooting Releasing the Shutter Manually Auto Off When Using Smile TimerWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Using Skin Softening Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects Image Size Characteristics of Each Style Shoot once a minute Approx images Shooting Features Shoot at intervalsShoot every 30 seconds Approx images Shoot every 5 minutes Approx images Shoot under water Use when taking pictures underwater Photograph fireworks Take soft pictures Decorate Change Colors Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R Press flexible button 4 O PHighlight Colors BAdjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationCAdjusting Vividness Saturation Cursor Pick a shutter sound Set the shutter sound Change SoundsPress flexible button 2 or flexible button Sound is set Press the multi selector Jor Kto selectType of sound Choose a Photo Size Setting the Photo SizeChoose a Size Number of Images That Can Be Saved Movie frame size Image size number of pixels Large 720p default settingChoose a Movie Frame Size Small File and Folder Names E61 Shooting Features Maximum Movie Recording Time Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Pictures using Shoot under water, Take Electronic VR Choose a style a Series of pictures A45 when using FocusingUsing Face Detection Shoot at intervals a 44 and Take a Focus Lock Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Using ViewNXFeatures Image is displayed full-frame Playback ZoomHCrop Creating a Cropped Copy File and Folder Names E61 Thumbnail Display E21 Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuE19 E27 LSettings Print order/retouchPlayback menu Option Description Erase this picture E29 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Start the installer Download the software Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Click Start Transfer When using WindowsTransfer images to the computer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start Recording a movie Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Camera Temperature Functions Available with Movie Recording Maximum Movie Recording Time a File and Folder Names E61 Deleting movies Playing Back MoviesPress flexible button 4 GView movie You can play movies Paused Adjusting VolumeFunctions Available During Playback You can use the flexible buttons to perform General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Camera Settings Menu Reference Section Reference Section Press flexible button 2 qRecord EExchange MessagesLeave a Message Press flexible button 2 ILeave a message Press flexible button 2 q Leave a Reply Press flexible button 3 JLeave a reply Press flexible button 3 KPlay recordings Play RecordingsErase Recordings Press flexible button 4 LErase recordings Yes Picture Play Features VPicture Play Decorate, Make photo albums, Small picture Restrictions on EditingOriginal and Edited Images Make photo albums, Small picture, or Rotate QSoften Pictures E10 FAdd StarburstsConfirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O WAdd a Fisheye Effect E11 MAdd a Diorama Effect E12 ZToy Camera E13 DChange Colors E14 PHighlight Colors E15 Decorate E16 Press the multi selector Jor Kto select an image DMake Photo AlbumsMaking Photo Albums Press flexible button 2 S E18 E19 FavoritesAdding Images to Favorites Adding Images to Favorites Selected image is removed from favorites Removing Images from FavoritesE20 Press flexible button 3 oChoose MSlide ShowChoose Pictures Pictures E22 Press flexible button 2 AStartEnd the slide show or restart it Press flexible button 3 nPick a Pick a SeriesPress flexible button 2 oChoose pictures E23 E24 Slide show begins Reference Section Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme Choose a ThemePress flexible button 4 nChoose a theme E25 GView Movie E26 ZMore Playback Options E27 Press the multi selector Jor Kto view images E28 E29 FView FavoritesPress flexible button 3 FView favorites Copy ZPrint Order/RetouchRetouch Press flexible button 2 hCopy E31 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy methodPress flexible button 4 O to apply image selection File and Folder Names E61 Reference Section E32If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed Press flexible button 2 e or flexible button 3 f DRotate PicturesPress flexible button 3 dRotate pictures E33 Image and then press flexible button 4 O SSmall PicturePress flexible button 4 sSmall picture E34 Select images up to 99 Number of copies up to nine of each APrint OrderPress flexible button 2 oSelect images E35 Press flexible button 4 O to complete the print order When Date is selected Reference SectionE36 Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE37 E38 LCamera SettingsWelcome Screen Option Description Date format Date and TimeE39 Day/Month/Year Brightness E40 Print Date and Print Order Print DateE41 Electronic VR E42 E43 When Photograph fireworks a 46 is selected under ChooseAF Assist Formatting a Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E44 Italian LanguageE45 E46 Video ModeMenu Background Shooting Menu Reset AllE47 E48 Camera Settings MenuOption Default value Paper size E56, E57 Others Firmware Version E49 Set the TV’s input to external video input Connecting the Camera to a TVTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E50 E51 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Print order option E35 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterE52 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings Reference Section E53 Turn on the camera E54 Press Hor Ito select the desired Printing Individual ImagesPress flexible button 3 bCopies E55 Printing begins Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizePress flexible button 2 aStart print E56 To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Printing Multiple ImagesE57 Reference Section Select which images will be printed up to E58Print selection E59 E60 Paper Size File and Folder Names E61 E62 Optional Accessories E63 Error Messages E64 Change the setting for Choose a size Photo size E65 Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable E66Images saved in the camera’s internal memory E67 Resume to resume printing E68 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Caring for the ProductCamera Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Maximum Depth Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureShock and Vibration Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Technical Notes and Index Battery Battery Charger Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage F10 TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues E63 Shooting images and recording movies. Images Problem Cause/Solution Camera is off Battery exhaustedF11 Date and time of recording F12 Shooting IssuesCaptured using Take a series of pictures Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect F13Ups Set to Take a series of pictures F14 Small picture, and Rotate pictures cannot be Playback IssuesF15 View favorites F16 Shoot close-ups,Photograph food, Shoot under water SpecificationsF17 Mirror, Take soft pictures, Create a diorama effect Zoom 2× or more F18Technical Notes and Index Storage Media Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks F19 F20 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Battery Charger MH-65 F21 Approved Memory Cards F22 Trademark Information Supported StandardsF23 FreeType License FreeType2 MIT License Harfbuzz F24 SymbolsIndex Leave a message recording a message F25Format memory cards F26 F27 Shutter-release button F28 Page CT2L0111