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Nikon COOLPIXS31WHT, COOLPIXS31YEL, COOLPIXS31BLUE, COOLPIXS31PNK, S31 White Using Skin Softening

Models: S31 COOLPIXS31YEL COOLPIXS31PNK S31 White COOLPIXS31WHT COOLPIXS31BLUE

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Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released when using A Point and shoot or smile timer, the camera detects one or more person’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.

Shooting Features

B Notes About Skin Softening

•It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

•Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, or skin

softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.	41

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Contents

Reference Manual Exchange Messages Shoot Under WaterSlide Show Page Introduction Read This First Iii About This Manual Icon Other InformationReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning About the Manuals Before Taking Important Pictures Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced ViiComply with copyright notices Viii Disposing of Data Storage Devices For Your Safety Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling the battery Use appropriate cables Xii Observe caution when using the flash Modifications Xiii Following apply only to users in European countries Xiv Important Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Xvi Xvii Before Using the Camera Underwater Xviii Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Xix Introduction BClearing the fogging Table of Contents E19 Xxiii E61 XxivE27 E50 Monitor Camera BodyParts of the Camera and Basic Operations Lens with protective glass Camera Body Multi selector Battery-chamber Attaching the Camera Strap Operations Shooting ModeMonitor 19, 84, E64 Playback Mode Shooting mode Using the Flexible ButtonsParts of the Camera Playback mode Basic Operations Selecting ItemsPress Hor Ito display other pages Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp AC Power Source Use the battery to push the orange Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the Battery Correctly High Temperature Caution Removing the Battery Slide the memory card in until it clicks into Place Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Inserting a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsFormatting a Memory Card Press the multi selector Jor Kto Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress flexible button 3 RYes Button 4 O Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format Displayed, and then press flexible button 4 O Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Clock Battery Playback Exhausted Battery Battery level indicatorTurn the Camera On Monitor turns on Camera enters Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Min Frame the picture When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steady Maximum Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Digital zoom Optical zoom Shutter is released and the image is saved Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button Halfway A25 Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A25 Flash Shutter-release ButtonTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Display the previous image Press J Displays Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonPlay Back Images Use the multi selector to select an image to display More Information Viewing Images Erase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Delete ImagesErase all pictures All images currently saved are deleted Selecting which images you want to delete Page Shooting Features Using the Flash Using the Self-timer Using the Smile TimerChoose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects Features Available in Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Flexible button Option Description Change sounds Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyLSettings Choose a size Some settings cannot be used with other functions a APoint and Shoot Available Flash Modes Using the Flash Effective Range of the Flash To cancel, press flexible button 1 QFrame the subject and take a picture Flash Lamp Shutter-release button halfway Using the Self-timerPress flexible button 2 j10 s Frame the picture and press Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Stop shooting Using the Smile TimerPress flexible button 3 YSmile timer Point the camera at a person’s face. Using Face Detection a When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Auto Off When Using Smile TimerReleasing the Shutter Manually Using Skin Softening Image Size Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects Characteristics of Each Style Shoot every 5 minutes Approx images Shooting Features Shoot at intervalsShoot every 30 seconds Approx images Shoot once a minute Approx images Shoot under water Use when taking pictures underwater Photograph fireworks Take soft pictures Decorate Change Colors Press flexible button 4 O Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R Cursor BAdjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationCAdjusting Vividness Saturation PHighlight Colors Press flexible button 2 or flexible button Change SoundsPick a shutter sound Set the shutter sound Type of sound Press the multi selector Jor Kto selectSound is set Choose a Size Setting the Photo SizeChoose a Photo Size Number of Images That Can Be Saved Small Large 720p default settingChoose a Movie Frame Size Movie frame size Image size number of pixels Maximum Movie Recording Time File and Folder Names E61 Shooting Features Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Electronic VR Choose a style a Pictures using Shoot under water, Take Shoot at intervals a 44 and Take a FocusingUsing Face Detection Series of pictures A45 when using Focus Lock Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Features Using ViewNXPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display File and Folder Names E61 Playback ZoomHCrop Creating a Cropped Copy Image is displayed full-frame Thumbnail Display E19 Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuE21 E29 LSettings Print order/retouchPlayback menu Option Description Erase this picture E27 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Download the software Start the installer Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableChoose how images will be copied to the computer Transfer images to the computer When using WindowsClick Start Transfer Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNXPage Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start Recording a movie Camera Temperature Maximum Movie Recording Time a File and Folder Names E61 Functions Available with Movie Recording You can play movies Playing Back MoviesPress flexible button 4 GView movie Deleting movies You can use the flexible buttons to perform Adjusting VolumeFunctions Available During Playback Paused General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Camera Settings Menu Reference Section Reference Section Press flexible button 2 ILeave a message EExchange MessagesLeave a Message Press flexible button 2 qRecord Press flexible button 2 q Press flexible button 3 JLeave a reply Leave a Reply Press flexible button 4 LErase recordings Play RecordingsErase Recordings Press flexible button 3 KPlay recordings Yes VPicture Play Picture Play Features Make photo albums, Small picture, or Rotate Restrictions on EditingOriginal and Edited Images Decorate, Make photo albums, Small picture QSoften Pictures Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O FAdd StarburstsE10 E11 WAdd a Fisheye Effect E12 MAdd a Diorama Effect E13 ZToy Camera E14 DChange Colors E15 PHighlight Colors E16 Decorate Press flexible button 2 S DMake Photo AlbumsMaking Photo Albums Press the multi selector Jor Kto select an image E18 Adding Images to Favorites FavoritesAdding Images to Favorites E19 E20 Removing Images from FavoritesSelected image is removed from favorites Pictures MSlide ShowChoose Pictures Press flexible button 3 oChoose End the slide show or restart it Press flexible button 2 AStartE22 E23 Pick a SeriesPress flexible button 2 oChoose pictures Press flexible button 3 nPick a Slide show begins Reference Section E24 E25 Choose a ThemePress flexible button 4 nChoose a theme Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme E26 GView Movie E27 ZMore Playback Options E28 Press the multi selector Jor Kto view images Press flexible button 3 FView favorites FView FavoritesE29 Press flexible button 2 hCopy ZPrint Order/RetouchRetouch Copy Press flexible button 4 O to apply image selection Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy methodE31 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed E32File and Folder Names E61 Reference Section E33 DRotate PicturesPress flexible button 3 dRotate pictures Press flexible button 2 e or flexible button 3 f E34 SSmall PicturePress flexible button 4 sSmall picture Image and then press flexible button 4 O E35 APrint OrderPress flexible button 2 oSelect images Select images up to 99 Number of copies up to nine of each E36 When Date is selected Reference SectionPress flexible button 4 O to complete the print order E37 Canceling Existing Print OrderPrint Date Welcome Screen LCamera SettingsE38 Day/Month/Year Date and TimeE39 Option Description Date format E40 Brightness E41 Print DatePrint Date and Print Order E42 Electronic VR AF Assist When Photograph fireworks a 46 is selected under ChooseE43 E44 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card E45 LanguageItalian Menu Background Video ModeE46 E47 Reset AllShooting Menu Others Camera Settings MenuOption Default value Paper size E56, E57 E48 E49 Firmware Version E50 Connecting the Camera to a TVTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Set the TV’s input to external video input If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E51 E52 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterPrint order option E35 E53 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings Reference Section Turn off the camera Turn on the printer E54 Turn on the camera E55 Printing Individual ImagesPress flexible button 3 bCopies Press Hor Ito select the desired E56 Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizePress flexible button 2 aStart print Printing begins E57 Printing Multiple ImagesTo exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Print selection E58Reference Section Select which images will be printed up to E59 Paper Size E60 E61 File and Folder Names E62 E63 Optional Accessories E64 Error Messages E65 Change the setting for Choose a size Photo size Images saved in the camera’s internal memory E66Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable Resume to resume printing E67 E68 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Caring for the ProductCamera Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureShock and Vibration Maximum Depth Technical Notes and Index Battery Battery Charger Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and Storage Storage E63 TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues F10 Date and time of recording Problem Cause/Solution Camera is off Battery exhaustedF11 Shooting images and recording movies. Images Captured using Take a series of pictures Shooting IssuesF12 Set to Take a series of pictures F13Ups Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect F14 View favorites Playback IssuesF15 Small picture, and Rotate pictures cannot be F16 Mirror, Take soft pictures, Create a diorama effect SpecificationsF17 Shoot close-ups,Photograph food, Shoot under water Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks F18Technical Notes and Index Storage Media Zoom 2× or more F19 F20 F21 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Battery Charger MH-65 Specifications F22 Approved Memory Cards FreeType License FreeType2 MIT License Harfbuzz Supported StandardsF23 Trademark Information Index SymbolsF24 Format memory cards F25Leave a message recording a message F26 Shutter-release button F27 F28 Page CT2L0111