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1. 2 Insert the memory card Memory card slot Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place v Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover Press the card in to partially eject the card then remove the card by hand while being careful not to remove the card at an angle 2 Note that the battery and memory card may become hot during use observe caution when removing the battery or memory card Inserting Memory Cards m Formatting Memory Cards If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory card must be formatted before use CL 134 Note er te SAT that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data rormateard on the memory card Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card When formatting the memory card use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the button The confirmation dialog will be displayed To start formatting choose Format and press the 08 button e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery cha
2. Up to three faces can be detected When the camera detects more than one face the double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame and single borders around the others The shutter is automatically released If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling Smile timer QA 66 is activated and the shutter is automatically released Each time the shutter is released the camera repeats automatic shooting by face detection and smile detection Shooting ends To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces either turn the camera off set Smile timer to Off or press the i button and select another shooting mode Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode m Notes on Smart Portrait Mode Digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles See Notes on Face Detection QA 48 for more information m Notes on Skin Softening e More time than usual may be required to save an image when shooting with skin softening function e In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may be modified though the camera detects a face If the desired results are not produced set Skin softening to Off and shoot again e The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait is selected in the scene mode e Skin softening can also be applied
3. The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing CL 86 Date Date is imprinted on images Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images OFF Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on images The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting QA 6 However when Off is selected no icon is displayed m Notes on Date Imprint e Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured e The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations Images captured in Panorama assist scene mode Movies e Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting LL137 of IM 640 x 480 may be difficult to read Choose an Image mode setting of B 1024 x 768 or larger when using date imprint e The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menu s Date item QA 18 123 Date Imprint and Print Set When printing from DPOF compatible printers that support the printing of shooting date and photo information the date and information can be printed without imprinting this information on them using settings in the Print set option CL 84 Setup Menu Vibration Reduction MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of came
4. category in full frame playback mode 0004 IPE The icon of the category currently played back will be displayed at the top right of the screen Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories Category Description Smile mages captured in smart portrait mode CL164 with the smile imer setting set to On mages captured in auto mode LL122 with the face detection QA 47 Portraits mages captured in Portrait Night portrait Party indoor a and Backlighting scene mode MJ 51 mages captured in smart portrait mode QA 64 with the smile imer setting set to Off T Food mages captured in Food scene mode QA 51 Landscape mages captured in Landscape scene mode QJ 51 mages captured in Night landscape Sunset Dusk dawn Dusk to dawn and Fireworks show scene mode LL 51 F mages captured in auto mode with macro mode MA 33 3 Close ups mages captured in Close up scene mode 51 WR Movie Movies CQ 101 Ef Retouched copies Copies created using editing function A 94 All other images that cannot be defined by the categories Ciner saanes described above Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode QA 52 are also sorted to the appropriate categories m Notes on Auto Sort Mode Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode If 999 images or movies have already been sorted to a specific category new images a
5. 5 Sydney Guam New Caledonia Auckland Fiji 125 Setup Menu Monitor Settings MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Monitor settings Set the options below Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode gt M 127 Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 dnjas ejauje seg 126 Photo Info Setup Menu Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor See The Monitor QA 6 for information on indicators displayed in the monitor Show info Auto info default setting Hide info Framing grid Shooting mode Playback mode 35 21 2910 15 30 0004 JP S Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above If no operations are performed for a few seconds the display changes to that with Hide info Information will be displayed again when the next operation is performed The current settings or info above a framing grid is displayed to operation guide is help frame images in auto mode In displayed as in Auto other shooting modes only the information info above shown with Auto info is displayed dnies ejeuje dIseg 127 dnjas eJauje dIseg 128 Setup Menu Date Imprint Imprinting Date and Time MENU button gt V Setup menu A 121 gt Date imprint
6. Crop C11 100 arrange a composition Notes on Image Editing Images captured at an Image mode setting of I 3968 x 2232 A 37 cannot be edited The editing functions of this camera cannot be used for images captured with another make or model of digital cameras If no face is detected in an image a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function A 98 Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card sabew bunip3 Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function check the following restrictions Editing function used Editing function to add The skin softening small picture or crop function can be added Quick retouch The quick retouch and D Lighting functions cannot be used pieh together Skin softening The quick retouch D Lighting small picture or crop function can be added amo pisture Another editing function cannot be added Crop Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them e When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function use the small picture and crop functions after
7. orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction Select an image from the image selection screen LL 89 When the Rotate image screen is displayed press the multi selector or P to rotate the image 90 degrees Rotate image Rotate image Rotate image Rotate 90 degrees Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise clockwise Press the button to finalize display orientation and save orientation information with the image Playback Options Playback Menu amp Voice Memo v gt button Playback mode 3 MENU Playback menu gt amp Voice memo Use the camera s microphone to record voice memos for images Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired image in full frame playback mode LA 70 or thumbnail playback mode LA 72 and press the MENU button The playback menu is displayed Use the multi selector to choose amp Voice memo and press the 68 button The screen for recording voice memos is displayed Press and hold the button to record a voice memo Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released Do not touch the microphone during recording During recording R88 and L blink in the monitor When recording ends the voice memo playback screen is displayed Follow the procedure in step 3 of Playing Voice Memos QA 92 to play the voice memo Press the multi selector before or after recording a voice memo to return to the p
8. Attaching the Camera Strap Insert a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL10 supplied into the camera Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low CD 14 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot lt gt cover Sh ges UY n Qe 2 Insert the supplied battery Battery chamber Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and fully insert the battery When the battery is fully inserted the battery latch will lock it in place v Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover While the battery chamber memory card slot cover is open the camera cannot be turned on Additionally the battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged 12 Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off LL 17 and be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover To eject the battery open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow CD The battery can then be removed by hand e Note that the battery and memory card may become
9. Select a movie and press the f button in full frame playback mode QA 70 or thumbnail playback mode QA 72 A confirmation dialog is displayed See Deleting Unwanted Images QA 29 for more information Current ir Erase selected images All images Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable to play back images on a television 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack and the white plug to the audio in jack on the TV When connecting the cable be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera When disconnecting the cable do not pull the connector at an angle VIDEO AUDIO sje3utd pue sje3nduJo suoisiAs a 01 Bur euuo Yellow White 3 Tunethe television to the video channel See the documentation provided with your television for details 4 Hold down the P button to turn on the camera The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the television While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain off vV Video Mode Be sure that the camera s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television The video mode setting is specified from the Video mode Q 135 option in the setu
10. Shooting menu Multi selector Autofocus mode Ea Single AF Full time AF button The setting is applied 4 When setting is finished press the MENU button The camera exits the menu display Meu CON Main Features of the MRE m Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu ef maeme M White balance AUTO Set up Welcome screen Date Metering Monitor settings Continuous ISO sensitivity Date imprint Vibration reduction Color options Motion detection uon nponu Press the multi selector lt Press the multi selector The selected menu is to highlight the tab or V to select a tab and displayed press either the button or The Shutter release Button The camera features a two stage shutter release button To set focus and exposure press the shutter release button halfway stopping when you feel resistance When the shutter release button is pressed halfway focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value are set Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway While the shutter release button is held in this position release the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter release button the rest of the way down Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred images BRAE Press halfway to set focus Press the rest of the way and exposure down to take a picture
11. Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left More on Shooting The following shooting modes can be selected Auto mode CL 22 Pictures can be taken with an autornatic point and shoot mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu AA 36 Scene mode 151 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene In scene auto selector mode the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting EJ Smart portrait A 64 The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly amp Subject tracking 67 Suited to focus and take pictures of moving subjects Re bunoous uo OW 1 Press the fi button in shooting mode The shooting mode selection menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose a shooting mode When scene mode is selected select the second icon from the top and press P gt the type of scene can be changed Press amp V lt or P to choose a scene To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes press the button or the shutter release button 3 Press the 9 button The camera enters the selected shoot
12. displays the 44 exposure compensation setting screen CO 34 Playback mode selects next images During menu display moves the highlight right proceeds to next screen applies selection Playback mode Full frame playback displays histogram and shooting information except for movies returns to full frame playback A 71 Playback mode Zoom in thumbnail display switches to full frame playback QQ 72 75 During menu display applies selection goes to next screen uon nponul uononpoau 10 3 Press A or V to choose an item and press the Main Features of the Operation Controls Me yer com Common Menu Operations Press the MENU button L0 9 to display the menu for the selected mode Use the multi selector CL 9 to navigate the menus A is displayed when previous menu items are available Tab for the menus available in the current shooting E E Displayed when the menu Shopting menu playback mode al age mode contains two or more pages Tab for displaying the movie B E T menu during shooting mode Continuous E ISO sensitivity Tab for displaying the setup olor options menu Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow 1 Press the MENU button Shooting menu re White balance AUTO Metering Continuous 150 sensitivity Color options 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose an item and then Tb press or the button Autofocus mode To change tabs press 411
13. f there are a large number of images on the memory card it may take some time for ikon Transfer 2 to start Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer Nikos Trenster2 Source device Start Transfer button Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred default setting of ViewNX 2 Connect M ljer com ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete default setting of ViewNX 2 Transferred images can be viewed For more information on using ViewNX 2 refer to the ViewNX 2 help information C1 112 Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer S191uu4g pue sje3nduJo suoisiAe o 01 bun euuo When transfer is complete turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable m Charging the Battery The charge lamp slowly blinks green while the battery inserted into the camera is charging QA 113 111 sJa ULg pue sje3nduJo SUOISIAa a 0 Buneuuo 112 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images Using a Computer s Card Slot or a Commercially available Card Reader When the memory card is inserted into a computer s card slot or into a commercially available card re
14. he camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus While the shutter release button is held down pictures are taken at rate of up to about 0 7 frames per second fps when image mode is set to I 4000 x 3000 Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or ten shots have been taken with the shutter release button held down e Focus exposure compensation and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition AF assist illuminator QA 131 does not light bunoous uo aow Other settings can be selected Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience The camera detects and focuses on a human face See Face Detection QA 47 for more information e f more than one face is detected focus will be on the face closest to the camera e he camera softens skin tones in up to three faces by applying the skin softening function before saving images QA 65 e f no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the f
15. 33 K4 exposure compensation A 34 3 Portrait Use this mode for portraits e The camera detects and focuses on a human face See Face Detection CQ 47 for more information If more than one face is detected focus will be on the face closest to the camera he camera softens skin tones in up to three faces by applying the skin softening function before saving images QA 65 If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Digital zoom is not available s 3 9 of e o IB Default setting can be modified Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes e Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator QA 6 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e AF assist illuminator QA 131 does not light S or we or a ox Default setting can be modified A Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which 4 is indicated Set Vibration reduction QA 129 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera except when using Night landscape Shooting Suited to sch LOLA nSaQ m amp Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures With continuous shooting instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly
16. A or W to choose ON and press the button The macro mode icon 2 is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position When the zoom is at a position where amp and the zoom indicator glow green to the left of 7 the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm 1 6 in from the lens When the zoom is fully zoomed out the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in from the lens Autofocus When using auto mode if Autofocus mode L1 48 is set to Full time AF the camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus Therefore the sound of lens drive movement can be heard When using other shooting modes Full time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on The Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time auto mode is selected Hep 7 pow Ny KJ y2eqhejq pue Audei6010ug dIseg 33 apow Ny Kg egKe q pue Kudei6010Qg dIseg 34 By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures overall image brightness can be adjusted to make images brighter or darker 1 Pressthe multi selec
17. Center weighted dnies esawes dIseg 131 Setup Menu Sound Settings MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings Button sound Select On default setting or Off When On is selected a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject and three times when an error is detected Start up sound will also play when the camera is turned on Shutter sound Select On default setting or Off Shutter sound cannot be heard in the following situation even if On is selected e When Continuous is set to Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 e When Sports or Museum is selected in scene mode e When On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait menu dnjas ejauje seg 132 Setup Menu Auto Off MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Auto off f no operations are performed for a specified amount of time the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode CL 17 Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode from 30 s 1 min default setting 5 min and 30 min When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power When the camera is in standby mode the power on lamp blinks e If no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically When the power on lamp is blinking pressing any of the following butt
18. Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu m Notes on Face Detection e Ifthe camera is unable to detect any faces when the shutter release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait Night portrait scene mode and smart portrait mode the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including whether or not the subject is facing the camera The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the frame includes more than one face the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border turns green MA 27 Should this occur switch to auto mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject and use focus lock A 46 Images captured using face detection will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientation of the faces detec
19. by the camera The printer automatically selects the paper Cannot select paper size with camera size xepu pue sa3oN Je ruua L 157 xepu pue se3oN eoruu2a 158 Nikon COOLPIX 55100 Digital Camera TBE Compact digital camera IEfecINSpRs 0 122 milion limage sensor 23 in type CCD approx 12 39 million total pixels 5x optical zoom NIKKOR lens 5 0 25 0mm angle of view equivalent to that of 28 140 mm lens in 35mm 135 format f number 2 7 6 6 Construction 7 elements in 6 groups Up to 2x angle of view equivalent to that of approx 280 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Lens shift Contrast detect AF W Approx 45 cm 1 ft 6 in to ee T Approx 70 cm 2 ft 4 in to ee Macro mode Approx 2 cm 0 8 in to ee wide angle position Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection manual with 99 focus areas center 6 7 cm 2 7 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment Focal length Focus range from lens Focus area selection Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage playback mode Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Media Internal memory approx 32 MB SD SDHC memory card File system DCF Exif 2 2 and DPOF compliant Still pictures JPEG Sound files Voice Memo WAV Movies AVI Motion JPEG compliant 12M High 4000 x 3000 12M 400
20. date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light and then the monitor will turn on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on 2 Press the multi selector A V or P to choose the desired language and press the button Multi selector 3 Press A or V to choose Yes and press the button To cancel setting the date and time press A or V to select No Press lt or P to choose your home time zone A 125 and press the 69 button Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect press A to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 4 When the daylight saving time function is enabled is displayed at the top of the monitor Press W to disable the daylight saving time function SAN s IES lt Italiano Svenska Dansk Magyar T rkce Deutsch Nederlands Norsk AEX Espa ol Polski REP EhAnvixd Portugu s BASS Frangais Pyccxva amp 2 Indonesia Suomi e tina envia Set time and date No t London Casablanca 4 London Casablanca 4 Setting Display Language ate and fime 5 Edit the date and time Select an item Press P or changes between D M Y hour minute DMY the order in which the day month and year are displayed Edit the highlighted item press A or V Day month
21. date can be deleted Press the button Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged portion and save the copy as a separate file Press the button or the shutter release button Pressing the movie record button will also return the camera to shooting mode 75 peqfe d uo a0 76 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Images Captured with Face Detection When zooming in playback zoom on an image captured using the face detection QA 47 by rotating the zoom control to T Q the image will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor except images captured with Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 Q 42 e If more than one face was detected the image will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor Press the multi selector A V lt or P to display other detected faces e When the zoom control is rotated to T Q or W ED to adjust the zoom ratio he center of the image rather than the face is displayed at the center of the monitor normal playback zoom display The following playback modes can be selected Playback CL 70 Play back all images Auto sort CL 78 Play back images and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting List by date O31 Play back images captured on the selected date Press the gt button in playback mode The playback mode selection menu is displa
22. displayed When a memory card is inserted in 0004 96 the camera II is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are played back Internal memory indicator When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power When the power on lamp is blinking press the amp button to turn the monitor back on A 133 Operations Available in Playback Mode See More on Playback QA 70 or Editing Images QA 94 for more information Displaying Shooting Information Press the 68 button in full frame playback mode to display the histogram and shooting information QA 71 Press the 68 button MURIKON 0004 JPG again to return to full frame playback mode 9 ap AX 1 250 F27 IE E 19 ISO 100 IN 4j d Pressing the gt Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off holding down the gt button will turn the camera on in playback mode The lens will not extend Viewing Images Images captured using face detection QA 47 will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientation of the faces detected in full frame playback mode excluding images captured using Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 A 42 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Deleting Unwanted Images 1 Press the TI button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor To exit without deleting the image press the MENU button 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the desired deletion
23. dnjas ejauje seg 130 Setup Menu Motion Detection MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images e OFF Auto default setting When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring However motion detection does not function in the following situations e When the flash fires In auto mode when ISO sensitivity QA 43 is locked In auto mode when Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 CL 42 In the following scene modes Sports A 55 Night portrait A 55 Night landscape Q 57 Fireworks show LL160 and Backlighting A 60 scene mode e When subject tracking mode is selected Off Motion detection is not enabled The current motion detection setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting CH 6 23 The motion detection icon turns green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed When Off is selected no icon is displayed m Notes on Motion Detection e Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake in some situations Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark e The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat gr
24. hand When using a tripod in Night landscape mode there is no need to set Vibration reduction to Off s Jo o e o IB o Default setting can be modified bunoous uo ao 57 Shooting Suited to Sce V Close up Photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range automatically zooms t focus Macro mode MA 33 is enabled and the camera The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies nes Scene Mode o the closest position at which it can depending on the zoom position When the zoom is at a position where and the zoom indicator glow green to the left of 2 the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm 1 6 in fom he lens When the zoom is fully zoomed out the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in from the lens AF area mode is set adjusted and the self lock the focus o Manual LL 45 Press the 68 button and then press A V lt or f to move the focus area manually to where the subject is Press the 68 button again to lock the selected focus area Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be imer can be enabled while the focus area is locked The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to Bunooys uo 310W As images are easily affected by camera shake be sure that Vibration reduction A 129 is enabled and hold the camera steadily Default setting can be modi
25. hot during use observe caution when removing the battery or memory card m Notes on the Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section The Battery CO 143 before use e If the battery will not be used for an extended period recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage sdais 15414 sdays 15114 Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL10 inserted into the camera by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH 68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC E6 and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH 68P If a plug adapter is included attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place Once the two are connected attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or 1 region in which the camera was purchased x z For Customers in Argentina If the camera was purchased in Argentina the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH 68P AR differs from that supplied in other countries and a plug adapter is not included Proceed to step 2 EH 68P AR 2 Insert the battery QA 12 Do not turn the camera on 3 Usethe supplied USB cable to connect the
26. images will be saved on the The combination of image camera s internal memory approximately 32 MB quality compression and image When a memory card is inserted in the camera I size is displayed The default does not appear and images will be saved on the setting is 2 4000 x 3000 memory card e The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds QJ 126 e When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power the power on lamp is blinking QQ 133 press the following buttons to turn it back on Power switch Shutter release button button or movie record button Functions Available in fy Auto Mode e The flash mode QA 30 can be adjusted the self timer QA 32 macro mode RA 33 and the exposure compensation QA 34 can be applied e Press the MENU button to specify settings for all shooting menu items QA 36 according to shooting conditions The combination of image quality compression and image size can be set by using the Image mode option in the shooting menu Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection See Vibration reduction CL 129 or Motion detection QJ 130 in the setup menu A 120 for more information Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting apow ony gl peq e q pue Aqdej6010ug dIseg 23 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both h
27. in scene auto selector scene mode it focuses on that face See Face Detection QA 47 for more information When the shooting mode indicator Ill or KM close up is displayed the camera automatically selects the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the camera as same as when Auto is selected for AF area mode M 45 Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode SAN auto default setting and off flash mode settings can be applied QA 30 When UID auto is applied the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected When off is applied the flash does not fire regardless of shooting conditions e The self timer QA 32 and exposure compensation QA 34 settings can be adjusted e The macro mode button on the multi selector QA 9 33 is disabled The Image mode setting QA 37 can be changed by pressing the MENU button in scene auto selector scene mode Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes bunoous uo dow 53 Bunoous uo aJoW 54 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode M eijer com Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features See Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera Scene Auto Selector QA 52 for more information on scene auto selector scene mode The following icons are used for descriptions in this section amp flash mode CL1 30 X self timer A 32 4 macro mode CQ
28. on saved images RA 98 Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On the auto power off function QA 133 is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed e The camera does not detect any faces e The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile When the Self timer Lamp Blinks When using smile timer the self timer lamp blinks when the camera detects a face and flickers immediately after the shutter is released Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter release button If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode e Flash cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On When Blink proof is set to Off flash mode QA 30 is set to amp 4AUTU auto can be modified e The self timer QA 32 options can be applied when Smile timer is set to Off Macro mode cannot be used Exposure compensation CL 34 is enabled e Press the MENU button to display the zz smart portrait menu and adjust Image mode Skin softening Smile timer or Blink proof A 66 More Information See Autofocus CL 27 for more information bunoous uo dow 65 Bunooys uo 310W 66 Shooting Smiling Faces Sm art Portrait Mode Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings rait mode LL1 64 pres
29. peqf ejg pue Bulpsoray alaoyy 3 Press the movie record button again to end recording mM Note on Saving Movies After a movie has been recorded it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover before movies have been fully saved Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or to the memory card 101 yoeqhe g pue Bulpsoray ano 102 Recording Movies m Recording Movies e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies QA 145 Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used e The angle of view field of view of movies recorded while Movie options is set to 1280 x 720 is narrower than that of still images Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins Rotate the zoom control during recording to enable digital zoom Subjects can be magnified up to 2x the optical zoom ratio applied before movie recording began HD 720p There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used When recording ends digital zoom is disabled e The sounds of zoom control operation autofocus lens drive movement and vibration reduction operation may be recorded e Smear QA 144 visible in the monito
30. play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera xepu pue sa3oN Je ruu a L Playback zoom cannot be used with movies Cannot zoom in on image small pictures or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 x 240 or smaller Voice memos cannot be attached to movies Voice memos cannot be attached to images captured with other cameras Voice memos attached to images using another camera cannot be played back on this camera Cannot record or play back voice memos 155 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution e These options cannot be used with movies These options cannot be used with images captured at an Image mode setting of I 3968 x 2232 Select images that support quick retouch D Lighting skin softening small picture or crop Camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras Cannot use quick retouch D Lighting skin softening small picture or crop Select the correct Video mode in the setup menu Memory card contains no images Replace the memory card Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory Images not displayed on television The desired image was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed Images saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX 5100 and images copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode The saved images are not Images saved in the internal memory or on displa
31. selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera s tJ S memory even after the camera is turned off 9 AF area mode is set to Manual Q 45 Press the 68 NT m button and then press A V or P to move the focus m 9 e ili Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited for example in museums and art galleries or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash e Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame BSS best shot selector can be enabled CQ 42 As images are easily affected by camera shake be sure that Vibration reduction QA 129 is enabled and hold the camera Jadiy e AF assist illuminator A 131 does not light s Jo o Je o JB o Default setting can be modified 59 Bunooys uo aJoW 60 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Meijer com 3 Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework Camera focuses at infinity The focus indicator QJ 6 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e AF assist illuminator QA 131 does not light JO or el or i oo Gi Copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print e Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame e Use macro mode CQ 33 to focus at short ranges e Colored text and d
32. show LLI 96 Protect LLI 88 LU 97 Rotate image 90 LL 98 Small picture LLI 99 CO 84 Voice memo 91 gt 87 In BB list by date mode images captured on the same date can be played back In full frame playback mode just as with normal playback mode shooting information can be displayed image display can be enlarged images can be edited and movies can be played back When the MENU button is pressed to display the list by date menu QA 82 all images captured on the same day can be selected for viewing in a slide show or applying print order or protection settings Viewing Images in List by Date Mode 1 Press the P button in playback mode press the multi selector or V to select and press the 09 button The list by date screen is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose a date The camera lists up to 29 dates If images exist for more than 29 dates all images saved earlier than most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others List by date ypeqhe q uo aso 15 11 2010 Others For information about operating the list by date screen see Operations in List by Date Mode CO 82 When the 6B button is pressed the first image captured on the selected date will be displayed full frame Rotate the zoom control to W E in full frame playback mode or while displaying shooting information to return to the shooting date selection screen mM
33. subjects etc while the white border is displayed in the center of the monitor align the subject with that border and press the 69 button When the camera is unable to focus on the subject the border will glow red Change the composition and try registering the subject again When the subject is registered a yellow border focus area is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject Subject tracking o m o 3 n EJ 7 o 2 2 Q ta To change the subject press the button to deregister the current subject If the camera cannot track the registered subject anymore the focus area will disappear and the registration will be canceled Register the subject again 67 bunoous uo ao 68 Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode 3 Pressthe shutter release button to take a picture The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter im b release button is pressed halfway The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked When the camera is unable to focus the focus area will waso Fg blink Press the shutter release button halfway again to focus If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Press the shutter release button all the way down to release the shutter m Notes on Subject Tracking Mode Digital zoom is not avail
34. to thumbnail display TQ Rotate the zoom control to T Q v Notes on Calendar Display Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2010 e The T button and MENU button are not available in calendar display List by Date Mode Only the images captured on the same date can be played back in list by date mode QA 81 The list by date options QA 82 are also available only for the images captured on the selected dates Rotating the zoom control to T Q in full frame playback mode QA 70 enlarges s of the center portion of the current image e The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed The following operations are available while image display is enlarged Function Zoom increases each time the zoom control is Koai iin T Q rotated to T Q to a maximum of 10x Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is Zoom out rotated to W E When the magnification ratio reaches 1x the display returns to full frame playback mode View other Press the multi selector A V lt or P to move areas of image Delete images Switch to full frame playback Crop image Switch to shooting mode the display area to other areas of the image peqKe d uo aso Select a deletion method and delete images When using auto sort mode QA 78 or list by date mode QA 81 images with the same category or shooting
35. to choose J and press the button he voice memo will be deleted m Notes on Voice Memos e Whe dele n an image with a voice memo attached is deleted both the image and its voice memo are ed e Ifa voice memo already exists for the current image it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded The COOLPIX 5100 is not able to record a voice memo for images captured with another make or mod el of digital camera Playback Options Playback Menu 3 Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt BH Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the button ffi Copy images from internal memory to memory card J ifi Copy images from memory card to internal memory 2 selecta copy option and press the button Camera to card Selected images Copy images selected from the image _ images All images selection screen QA 89 All images Copy all images v Notes on Copying Images e JPEG AVI and WAV format files can be copied Files saved in any other format cannot be copied If voice memos QA 91 are attached to images selected for copying voice memos are copied with the images Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been m
36. uo dow 43 bunoous uo ao 44 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Color Options auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome amp Standard color default setting Use for images exhibiting natural color G Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect Black and white Save images in black and white Sepia Save images in sepia tones amp Cyanotype Save images in cyan blue monochrome The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor LL16 However when Standard color is selected no icon is displayed Color tones shown in the monitor during shooting change according to the selected color option m Note on Color Options There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more information Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu AF Area Mode auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus i EJ Face priority When the camera detects a human face it focuses on that face See Face Detection QA 47 for more information If more than one face is detected the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera When taking pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject wit
37. without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH 63 available separately CL 145 Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light and then the monitor V will turn on the power on lamp turns off when the ON OFF KE c Y monitor turns on To turn off the camera press the power switch again When the camera is turned off the power on lamp and the monitor will turn off R e Ifthe camera is turned off hold down the gt button to turn the camera on in playback mode 28 a sdais 15414 Power Saving Function Auto Off If no operations are performed for a while the monitor will turn off the camera will enter standby mode and the power on lamp will blink If no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically When the power on lamp is blinking pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on Power switch shutter release button button gt button or movie record button In shooting or playback mode the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute default setting The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option QA 133 in the setup menu CQ 120 17 sdays 15114 18 When the first time the camera is turned on the language selection screen and the
38. 0 x 3000 8M 3264 x 2448 5M 2592 x 1944 3M 2048 x 1536 PC 1024 x 768 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 3968 x 2232 ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Auto auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600 Fixed range auto ISO 100 to 400 100 to 800 File formats Exposure Metering Exposure control Range auto mode Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self timer Built in flash Range approx ISO sensitivity Auto Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output 1 0 terminal Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life EN EL10 Tripod socket Dimensions W x H x D Weight Specifications 224 segment matrix center weighted Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 3 EV IW 1 1 to 16 4 EV T 1 5 to 19 EV exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment converted to ISO 100 values Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter e 1500 8 s when ISO sensitivity is set to 100 200 400 e 1500 2s when ISO sensitivity is set to 800 e 1500 15 when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto 1600 3200 4s Fireworks show scene mode Electronically controlled ND filter 3 AV selection 2 steps f 2 7 and f 7 6 W Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration W 0 5 to 6 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 19 ft 1 0 7 to 2 5 m 2 ft 4 in to 8 ft TTL auto flash with monitor prefl
39. 2 Choose gt Travel button destination and press the The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected 15 11 2010 15 30 Timezone amp Time zone 15 11 2010 15 30 London Casablanca fr Home time zone e gt gt Travel destination dnies esawes dIseg 123 dnjas eJauje dIseg 124 Setup Menu 3 Presb Time zone The travel destination screen is displayed 15 11 2010 15 30 London Casablanca O fr Home time zone J gt Travel destination 4 Press or P to choose the travel destination gt 10 30 amp time zone EDT E BEES New York If daylight saving time is in effect press A to enable 4 Toronto daylight saving time function is displayed at the top Lima of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour Press W to disable the daylight saving time function Time zone Press the 09 button to apply the travel destination time e ppy 15 11 2010 10 30 zone While the travel destination time zone is selected the 2 EDT NewYork Toronto Lima icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is ft Home time zone in shooting mode J gt Travel destination m Note on the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by the clock battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted or an AC adapter is connected and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charg
40. 22 emory card 20 145 emory card slot 20 etering 41 icrophone 4 onitor 6 144 onitor settings 126 otion detection 130 ovie length 104 ovie menu 103 ovie options 104 ovie playback 106 ovie recording 101 ovie record button 8 ulti selector 9 xapu pue sa1oN eoruu2a 163 xapu pue sa3oN e ruu2a 164 Index Multi shot 16 42 Museum Mi 59 N Night landscape EM 57 Night portrait Ed 55 Nikon Transfer 2 108 109 Number of exposures remaining 22 38 Oo Optical zoom 25 Optional accessories 145 P Panorama assist Eq 61 62 Panorama Maker 5 108 112 Paper size 116 117 Party indoor X 56 Photo info 126 PictBridge 114 161 Playback 28 72 74 75 92 106 Playback menu 83 Playback mode 28 Playback zoom 75 Portrait Z 54 Power 17 18 22 Power switch 8 17 18 22 Power on lamp 8 17 18 22 Preset manual 40 Print 84 116 117 Print set 84 Print set date option 85 86 Printer 114 Protect 88 Q Quick retouch 96 QVGA 104 R Rechargeable battery 145 Rechargeable Li ion battery 12 14 145 Recording movies 101 Red eye reduction 30 31 Reset all 139 Rotate image 90 RSCN 146 S Scene auto selector 52 Scene mode 51 54 Self timer 32 Self timer lamp 32 65 Sepia 44 Setup menu 120 hooting 22 24 26 hooting information 71 hooting menu 36 hutter sound 132 hutter speed 26 hutter release button 8 11 26 ingle 42 ingle AF 48 105 in softening 66 98 ide show 8
41. 6 9 4 Rotate the zoom control to T Q in 4 image thumbnail display to return o full frame playback mode Select a deletion method and delete images When using auto sort mode C178 images with the same category can be deleted Press the 8 button Press the button or the shutter release button Pressing the movie record button will also return the camera to shooting mode Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When images marked using Print set LA 84 or Protect A 88 Protect icon are selected the icons shown on the right are displayed with them Movies are displayed as film frames Print set icon Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Mode In auto sort mode LA 78 the current image s category icon is displayed at the top right of the monitor peq e d uo JOW 73 peqfe d uo OW 74 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails A 72 rotate the zoom control to W EF to switch to calendar Tu W Th F Sa display 7 8910111213 pa Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were captured The dates on which 28030 images were captured are underlined in yellow The following operations are available in calendar display Function Description Select date Return to full frame The first image captured on the selected playback date is displayed full frame Return
42. 7 ow sync 30 Small picture 99 Smart portrait menu 66 Smart portrait mode 64 Smile timer 66 Snow 8 56 Sound settings 132 Speaker 4 Sports amp 55 SSCN 146 Standard color 44 Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 69 Subject tracking mode 67 Sunset 2 57 T Television 107 Thumbnail display 72 Thumbnail playback 72 Time difference 125 Time zone 123 125 S S S S S S S S S S ca Tripod socket 5 159 TV 107 U USB cable 109 115 145 USB audio video output connector 107 109 115 V VGA 104 Vibration reduction 129 Video mode 135 ViewNX 2 108 112 Vivid color 44 Voice memo 91 Volume 92 106 Ww WAV 146 Welcome screen 122 White balance 39 Z Zoom control 8 25 106 Zoom in 25 Zoom out 25 Index xapu pue sa1oN eoruu2a 165 166 Meijer com Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION CT0G02 11 2010 Nikon Corporation 6MM8381 1 02
43. Changing the camera s date using the Date option in the setup menu after an image has been captured has no effect on the g P z PRA date printed on the image MEN A N Canceling Existing Print Order Select Delete print set in step 3 of Print Set Creating a DPOF Print Order QA 84 and press the button to remove print marking from all images and cancel the print order Date Imprint When shooting date and time are imprinted on images using the Date imprint option A 128 in setup menu images are saved with shooting date and time imprinted on the image when they are captured Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date on images Only the date imprint date and time on images will be printed even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen a Playback Options Playback Menu Slide Show v gt button Playback mode 3 MENU Playback menu gt Gill Slide show 1 Play back images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated slide show Use the multi selector to choose Start and Slide show press the button P 10K To change the interval between images choose Frame a intvl select the desired interval time and press the button before choosing Start To repeat the slide show automatically choose Loop and press the 68 button before choosing
44. Charging AC Adapter to the camera Be sure that connectors are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover 14 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging About three hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet Charge lamp Blinks slowly green Off Flickers green Ba Ba Charging the Battery sdais 15414 Description tery charging tery not charging When charging is complete the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off The ambient temperature is not suited to charging Charge he battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected or there is a problem with the battery Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again or change the battery 5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable sdais 15414 16 Charging the Battery m Notes on Charging AC Adapter The Charging AC Adapter EH 68P is for use o
45. Connecting the Camera to a Printer e The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer even if the printer complies with the PictBridge standard When Auto is selected for Charge by computer it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer Setup Menu Blink Warning MENU button gt V Setup menu QA 121 gt Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection LL 47 when shooting in the following modes auto mode when Face priority QA 45 is selected for AF area mode option Scene auto selector L 52 Portrait Q 54 or Night portrait A 55 scene mode is selected On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection the Did someone blink screen is displayed in the monitor The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was released is framed by a yellow border Should this occur check the image and determine whether or not another image should be captured See Operating the Blink Warning Screen CQ 138 for more information Off default setting B
46. IKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Holographic seal Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction About the Manuals No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Ni
47. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX S5100 User s Manual Trademark Information Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback fj Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Images Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them AN WARNINGS A Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After remov
48. Notes on List by Date Mode The number of images captured on each day is displayed on the list by date screen 9 000 images can be displayed in list by date mode If more than 9 000 images are saved on a memory card is displayed for the date containing the 9 001st image Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2010 81 peqe d uo 310W 82 Viewing Images by Date List by Date Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen A 81 step 2 Function Select date Switch to full frame playback Delete image View list by date menu Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode List by Date Menu Press the multi selector A or V Press the 68 button to display the first image captured on the selected date Rotate the zoom control to W EB while in full frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen Press the T button to delete all images captured on the selected date and a confirmation dialog will be displayed Choose Yes and press the 69 button to delete all the images Press the MENU button to display the list by date menu Press the gt button to display the playback mode selection menu Press the button or the shutter release button Pressing the movie record button will also return the camera to shooting mode Press the MENU button in list by date mod
49. Start The check mark will be added to the loop option when enabled The slide show begins While the slide show is in progress press the multi selector P to display the next image or to display the previous image Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind To end or pause the slide show press the O button End the slide show or restart it The screen shown on the right is displayed when the slide show has ended or is paused Choose End and press the button to return to the playback menu Choose Restart to play the slide show again Restart Frame intvl NS m Notes on Slide Show Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed e The maximum playback time is up to 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled QA 133 peqfe qd uo HOW 87 peqe d uo 310W 88 Playback Options Playback Menu On Protect gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt Om Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen See Selecting Images A 89 for more information Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files CQ 134 Protected images can be identified by the icon in playback mode 7 73 Playback Options Playback Menu Selecting Images When u
50. a is not displayed in the monitor Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center weighted is selected for Metering Active metering area bunoous uo aow 41 Bunoous uo 310W 42 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Continuous auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector 8 i BSS iB Single default setting One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed Continuous While the shutter release button is held down up to ten pictures are taken at a rate of about 0 7 frames per second fps when Image mode is set to V 4000 x 3000 Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or ten pictures have been taken BSS best shot selector The best shot selector is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images When BSS is on camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved Multi shot 16 Each time the shutter release button is pressed camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image Image mode is fixed at fe image size 2560 x 1920 pixels Digital zoom is not available The icon for the current set
51. able Adjust zoom position flash mode exposure compensation and menu settings prior to registering the subject If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been registered subject registration will be canceled It may be impossible to register the desired subject or the camera may be unable to track the registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject if the subject is moving rapidly if there is a significant amount of camera shake or if the camera detects a similar subject The camera s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of the subject In some rare cases subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected LL127 may be out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green Should this occur switch to auto mode and set AF area mode M 45 to Manual or Center refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject and use focus lock CL1 49 Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode Flash mode QA 30 and exposure compensation QA 34 settings can be adjusted e Self timer QA 32 and macro mode MA 33 cannot be used e Press the MENU button to display the amp subject tracking menu and adjust Image mode Autofocus mode and Face priority tracking LL 69 Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings While
52. acked When the frame includes more than one face the face detected by the camera and registered as the subject to be tracked depends upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking Depending on shooting conditions such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera the face may not be detected properly Additionally the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the camera is unable to track the registered subject press the 68 button to track again or set Face priority tracking to Off frame the picture so that the subject is inside the border in the center of the frame and press the button to register the subject again bunoous uo aow 69 peqe d uo 310W 70 More on Playback Press the BE playback button in shooting mode to ae enter playback mode and display images that have 0004 J6 been captured A 28 Press A V lt or P to display previous or next images Press and hold amp V lt or P to scroll quickly through images Switch to thumbnail Rotate the zoom control to W ED to display calendar display 4 9 or 16 image thumbnails display mode Rotate the zoom control to W E with 72 74 except during list 16 thumbnails displayed to switch to by date mode calendar display Select a dif
53. ader the images can be transferred using Nikon Transfer 2 the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2 e Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading device e To transfer images insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the procedure from step 4 MA 110 e To transfer images saved in the camera s internal memory the images must first be copied to a memory card using the camera QA 93 Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually Windows Choose Start menu gt All Programs gt ViewNX 2 gt ViewNX 2 Double clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2 MacOS X Open the Applications folder open the Nikon Software gt ViewNX 2 folders in that order and then double click the ViewNX 2 icon Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start ViewNX 2 Click Transfer in the ViewNX 2 screen to start Nikon Transfer 2 Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5 Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode QA 62 to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5 Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama M
54. again Notes on the Monitor e The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction Images saved using the product will not be affected White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor This phenomenon known as smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction Smear may also take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting It does not appear in images saved with the camera except in the cases of movies and of images saved with Multi shot 16 selected for Continuous When shooting in these modes we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such as the sun reflected sunlight and electric lights e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative Technical Notes and Index Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL10 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH 68P EH 68P AR Battery charger Battery Charger MH 63 AC Adapter EH 62D Connecting the EH 62D AC adapter Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the battery c
55. ainy in appearance Setup Menu AF Assist MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit Auto default setting AF assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit The illuminator has a range of about 3 5 m 11 ft at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in at the maximum telephoto position Note that for some scene modes or focus areas AF assist illuminator may not light Off AF assist illuminator does not light The camera may be unable to focus under dim lighting Digital Zoom MENU button gt V Setup menu QA 121 gt Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom On default setting When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating the zoom control to T Q triggers digital zoom QQ 25 Off Digital zoom will not be activated except when recording movies m Notes on Digital Zoom When digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses at the center of the frame Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Scene auto selector Portrait or Night portrait is selected in scene mode When smart portrait mode is selected When subject tracking mode is selected When Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 When digital zoom is in effect Metering is set to
56. aker 5 Windows Choose Start menu gt All Programs ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5 gt Panorama Maker 5 MacOS X Open Applications and double click the Panorama Maker 5 icon For more information on using Panorama Maker 5 refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 5 Image File Names and Folder Names See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information Connecting to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer When the Charge by computer option CL 136 in the camera s setup menu is set to Auto default setting if the camera is connected to a computer using the USB cable the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged depending on the ability of the computer to supply power See Before Connecting the Camera QA 108 and Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer LL 109 for more information on connecting the camera to a computer Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer Charge lamp Description Blinks slowly green Battery charging Off Battery not charging If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking green to off while the power on lamp is lit charging is complete The ambient temperature is not suited to charging Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F A USB cable is not correctly connected or the bat
57. alendar display 74 Center weighted 41 Charge by computer 136 Charge lamp 5 15 113 Charger 14 145 Charging AC Adapter 14 145 Close up amp 58 Cloudy 39 Color options 44 Compression ratio 37 Computer 108 Connector cover 5 Continuous 42 Copy Li 60 Copying images 93 Crop 100 Cyanotype 44 D Date 18 123 Date imprint 128 Daylight 39 Daylight saving time 18 124 Delete 29 92 106 Digital zoom 25 131 Direct print 114 D Lighting 97 DPOF 161 DPOF print 119 DSCN 146 Dusk dawn ifl 57 E EH 68P EH 68P AR 14 EN EL10 12 14 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 146 Eyelet for camera strap 5 F Face detection 47 Face priority 45 Face priority tracking 69 File name 146 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show 1 Firmware version 141 Fixed range auto 43 Flash 30 39 Flash lamp 31 Flash mode 30 31 Flash off 30 Fluorescent 39 Focus 26 45 Focus indicator 6 Focus lock 46 Folder name 146 Food 1159 Format internal memory 134 Format memory card 21 134 Formatting 21 134 FSCN 146 Full frame playback 28 70 Full time AF 48 105 Index H HD 720p 104 Help 51 Histogram 34 71 l dentifier 146 mage copy 93 mage mode 37 38 mage size 37 ncandescent 39 nternal memory 20 nternal memory indicator 23 SO sensitivity 31 43 J JPG 146 L Landscape laii 54 Language 135 Lens 4 158 Lens cover 4 List by date menu 82 List by date mode 81 M acro mode 33 atrix 41 emory capacity
58. ame and starts movie recording after the specified two or ten seconds e The flash will not fire e Press the MENU button to select the WI movie tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting movie recording QA 103 Recordirig Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu Movie options Select an option for movie recording Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses during movie recording Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Press the MENU button in shooting mode The menu is displayed If the MENU button was pressed in scene mode press the multi selector QA 9 io display the tabs 2 Press the multi selector lt Tab selection is activated 3 Press A or W to select the WR tab 4 Press P or the 69 button The movie menu items can be selected Movie options Autofocus mode Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings CL 9 To exit the movie menu press the MENU button or to select a different tab M 104 m 105 x eqKejq pue bulpsoday alAoyy 103 pegfe d pue Bulpsoray ano 104 Recording Movies Movie Options Switch to shooting mode gt MENU gt MR Movie menu A 103 gt Movie options Select the desired movie option to record Option Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded This option is suited to playback on a wide screen TV Image si
59. ame is displayed around the image and the small picture icon Ir or Eg is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information 100 Movie Recording and Playback High definition movies with sound can be recorded e The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording A 104 e When Movie options L 104 is set to Hj HD 720p 1280 x 720 default setting and the internal memory is used for recording the maximum length for a single movie is four seconds 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode CO 35 The icon for the selected movie option is displayed The default setting is K HD 720p 1280 x 720 Q 104 2 Press the movie record button to start movie recording The camera focuses at the center of the frame Focus areas are not displayed during recording HD 720p 1280 x 720 is selected for Movie options monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16 9 with movie recording the area indicated on the right is recorded The approximate remaining movie length is displayed during recording Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie length has been recorded
60. amed in amp Scene auto selector scene mode the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes e Auto general shooting e Portrait Q 54 Landscape C1 54 e Night portrait CL 55 Night landscape LL157 Close up Q 58 e Backlighting QA 60 z 2 7 Press the f button in shooting TIT S mode and use the multi selector wn H to select 2 Scene auto selector a SUE ES Lx amp scene mode LL 51 amp ulel H The camera enters scene auto selector Scene auto selector scene mode 2 Frame the subject and take a picture When the camera automatically selects a scene mode the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled IEJ Auto E Portrait KH Landscape Wr Night portrait Wed Night landscape EEX Close up Fld Backlighting Press the shutter release button halfway to set focus and exposure When the subject is in focus the active focus area glows green Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture 52 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode m Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Digital zoom is not available e Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode Should this occur switch to auto mode QA 22 or select the desired scene mode manually QA 51 Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode e When the camera detects a human face
61. and year can be displayed in DMY YMD and MDY order 6 Finally choose DMY the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press the 68 button or press The clock starts The lens extends and the screen used for taking pictures is displayed sdais 15414 Date Imprint and Changing the Date and Time e To imprint the date on images while taking pictures enable date imprint from the Date imprint option A 128 in the setup menu QA 120 after the date and time have been set To change the camera s internal time setting select Date from the Date option A 123 in the setup menu QA 120 and follow the procedure described from step 5 e To change the time zone and daylight saving time settings select Time zone from the Date option QA 123 in the setup menu 19 sdays 15114 20 Image sound and movie files are saved in the camera s internal memory approximately 32 MB or on removable Secure Digital SD memory cards commercially available CL 145 If a memory card is inserted in the camera data are automatically saved on the memory card and data saved to the memory card can be played back deleted or transferred Remove the memory card to save data in the internal memory or play back delete or transfer data from the internal memory 1 Be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover
62. ands Keep fingers hair and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator and microphone When taking pictures in portrait tall orientation turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens 2 Frame the picture Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame apow Ny gi egKe q pue Kqudei6010Qg dseg 24 Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom Rotate Zoomout Zoomin the zoom control to T to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame or W to zoom out thus increasing the area visible in the frame e When the camera is turned on the zoom is at the widest position e Azoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated lt e Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and holding the zoom control at T triggers digital zoom Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 2x beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom T wp NT wu W ET 1T E W E Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled e The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpol
63. as a range of 0 5 6 0 m 1 ft 8 in 19 ft at the maximum wide angle zoom position and a range of 0 7 2 5 m 2 ft 4 in 8 ft at the maximum telephoto zoom position SAUD Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Auto with red eye reduction Reduce red eye in portraits QA 31 Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim k Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects F Slow sync SAITO auto is combined with slow shutter speed Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting Setting the Flash Mode apow Ny KA i ege q pue Kqudei6010Qg rIseg 1 Press the multi selector flash mode The flash mode menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the desired mode and press the button The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed When SAID auto is applied is only displayed for a few seconds regardless of Photo info settings QA 126 Flash mode If a setting is not applied by pressing the 69 button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled E 30 Using the Flash m Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled or Lighting Is Dim Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during sh
64. ashes Hi Speed USB MTP PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Audio video A V output digital I O USB Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hungarian ndonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish One Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL10 supplied AC Adapter EH 62D available separately Approx 3 hours when using Charging AC Adapter EH 68P EH 68P AR and when no charge remains Still pictures Approx 200 shots ovies Approx 1 h 40 min HD 720p 1 4 ISO 1222 Approx 97 1 x 56 9 x 21 6 mm 3 9 x 2 3 x 0 9 in excluding projections Approx 132 g 4 7 oz including battery and SD memory card xapu pue sa1oN eoruu2a 159 Specifications Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA standards for measuring the life of camera batteries Measured at 23 2 C 73 4 F zoom adjusted with each shot flash fired with every other shot image mode set to BJ 4000 x 3000 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed Rechargea
65. aster shutter speeds and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced e Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects shooting without the flash shooting while using the zoom etc images may contain noise Auto default setting Sensitivity is ISO 100 when there is sufficient lighting the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim Fixed range auto Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 400 or ISO 100 800 The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of grain that appears in images 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Sensitivity is locked at the specified value The icon for the ISO sensitivity setting is displayed in the monitor CL1 6 e When Auto is selected the icon is not displayed at ISO 100 but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 100 31 e When Fixed range auto is selected W and the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is displayed m Notes on ISO Sensitivity e There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more information Motion detection CL 130 does not function when the ISO sensitivity is locked Buljooyus
66. ated the next time an image is captured If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images or an image is numbered 9999 no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted A 134 or a new memory card is inserted xepu pue se3oN eotuu2a 146 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor as well as the solutions for dealing with them Display blinks iz i Battery exhausted Battery temperature high iP blinks red Please wait for the camera to finish recording Memory card is write protected This card cannot be used This card cannot be read Clock not set Set date and time Prepare to charge or replace Battery exhausted Charge or replace battery Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use After five seconds this message will disappear the monitor will Battery temperature is turn off and the power on high lamp will blink rapidly After the lamp blinks for three minutes the camera will turn off automatically Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera Camera cannot focus si Refocus Use focus lock Camera cannot perform Wait until message clears other operations until from display automatically saving is complete when saving is complete Write protect switch is Slide write protect switch to in lock position wr
67. ation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode QA 37 and digital zoom magnification Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond d when taking still images When zoom is increased beyond the d4 position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied The position of dh moves to the right as image size decreases allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting WoT ij Small image size Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option QA 131 in the setup menu CL1 120 apow ony gl peq e q pue Aqdej6010ug dIseg 25 apow Ny KA ege q pue Kudei6010Qg dIseg 26 Press the shutter release button halfway When the shutter release button is pressed halfway QA 11 the camera sets focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway The camera has nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas glow green The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect Once focus has been acquired the focus indicat
68. attery in hot or extremely cold locations Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used When inserted minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use This may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life e Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage e After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger put the battery in the supplied battery case and store it in a cool place A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that the battery needs to be replaced Purchase a new EN EL10 battery e Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations eJauJge y 104 Buez 143 eJauJe ay 104 Bue 144 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a
69. back m 5 1 23 4 15 11 2010 12 00 a 6 17 068 19 1 9999 JPG Ca 16 187i P LJl 15 DEQ ya 13 31 58 mB 7 4J 8 12 Gena Eis V iei 999 11 10 qmsogy 999 m moos 9 9999 9999 I 10005 a b Bl Date of recording 18 10 nternal memory indicator 28 EB Time of recording 18 ul ovie playback indicator 106 amp PrOteCt ICOFY aeterno 88 12 List by date guide sss 81 n Volume indicator 92 106 I Skin softening icon 98 BH Category icon in auto sort mode 78 u Print Set ICT cese epp i ines 84 6 Battery level indicator 22 15 Small picture icon 99 ovie options 104 a D Lighting icon 97 8 mage mode unimini 37 Quick retouch icon 96 a Current frame number B Voice memo indicator 92 H T tere cee a Pte The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting uononpoanul uononpoau ES we Wwe Function Turns the camera on and off A 17 Shooting mode rotate to T Q to zoom in rotate to W E to zoom out A 25 Zoom control Shutter release button Movie record button Shooting mode button Playback button Shoo Playb Shoo Lr Playb Shoo Playback mode rotate to T Q to magnify QQ 75 rotate to W Ez to display thumb
70. ble Li ion Battery EN EL10 Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity DC 3 7 V 740 mAh Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions Wx Hx D Approx 31 5 x 39 5 x 6mm 1 2 x 1 6 x 02 in Weight Approx 15 g 0 5 oz excluding battery case Charging AC Adapter EH 68P EH 68P AR Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 065 0 04 A Rated capacity 6 5 9 6 VA Rated output DC5 0V 0 5A Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F EH 68P Approx 55 x 22 x 65 mm 2 2 x 0 9 x 2 6 in EH 68P AR Approx 55 x 51 6 x 66 mm 2 2 x 2 0 x 2 6 in EH 68P Approx 60 g 2 1 oz EH 68P AR Approx 65 g 2 3 oz Dimensions W x H x D Weight xapu pue Sa3oN eoruu2a m Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice 160 Specifications Supported Standards e DCF Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera DPOF Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards e Exif version 2 2 This camera supports Exchangeable image file format Exif version 2 2 for digital still cameras a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images a
71. cards previously used in other devices the first time 134 they are inserted into the COOLPIX S5100 Meijer com Language MENU button gt V Setup menu A 121 gt Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages Cestina Czech Polski Polish Dansk Danish Portugu s Portuguese Deutsch German Pyccku Russian English default setting Suomi Finnish Espafiol Spanish Svenska Swedish EAAnvik Greek T rkce Turkish Francais French Rie Simplified Chinese Indonesia Indonesian Ei Ld Traditional Chinese Italiano Italian AA Japanese Magyar Hungarian ae Korean E v Nederlands Dutch nmealue Thai Dy A Norsk Norwegian aF Arabic 3 2 g o Video Mode MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television Choose from NTSC and PAL 135 dnjas ejauje seg 136 Setup Menu Charge by Computer MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable LL 113 Auto default setting When the camera is connected to a computer that is running the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer m Notes on
72. ci ot 8 30 HESS 388 4 r 3 r9 1011 E gt 29 a e 28 27 amp DATE DATE DATES 12 26 Bs ati m 25 bio teu E26 vea ved 13 W 1600 1 250 F27 W999 24 ro hd 516i ls aaa 23 17 16 34 PC ie 69 Oo 999 1m005 15 Jeb 199993 f m00s1 22 21 20 19 18 a b Shooting mode 22 51 64 67 Aperture ttes 26 acro mode ettet 18 Focus area auto 26 45 Zoom indicator Focus indicator AE AF L indicator Flash mode Battery level indicator Vibration reduction icon otion detection icon El Focus area for manual or center 45 EJ Focus area face detection 45 64 21 Focus area subject tracking mode 67 Ed Center weighted metering area 41 EH Shu ter SPCC si diente metis EZ 50 sensitivity u Date not set indicator EJ Exposure compensation value Travel destination icon Date imprint ovie options mage MOTE creto a Number of exposures remaining still images b Movie length nternal memory indicator 23 EBEBSEEREEEEEDEEDER 4 EJ skin 27 softening Smile TUS s c ette EJ Blin EJ Colo EJ wri El Con Ed Self he icon displayed varies with the shooting mode proof icon r options e balance mode inuous shooting mode imer indicator Parts of the Camera Play
73. computer could result in operation malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera causing damage to the camera or memory card Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information Connecting to a Computer m Notes on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer images use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto default setting selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer QA 113 136 e Ifthe AC Adapter EH 62D QA 145 available separately is used COOLPIX 5100 can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to overheat or malfunction Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed 2 Besure that the camera is off 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable Be sure that connectors are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable S193ul4g pue s1o1nduuo suosija 031 bun suuo The camera is automatically turned on and the power on lamp will light The camera
74. containing only the portion visible in the monitor when 1M is displayed with playback zoom L0 75 enabled Cropped copies are saved as separate files 1 Rotate the zoom control to T Q in full frame playback mode LA 70 to zoom in on the image To crop an image displayed in tall portrait orientation zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on he both sides of the monitor disappear The cropped image will be displayed in landscape orientation To crop the image in its current tall portrait orientation first use the Rotate image option MA 90 to rotate the image so that it is displayed in andscape orientation Next enlarge the image for cropping crop the image and then rotate the cropped image back to tall portrait orientation 2 Refine copy composition Rotate the zoom control to T Q or W Ed to adjust the zoom ratio Press the multi selector A W or P to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in he monitor sebeu Bupa 3 Press the MENU button 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and ZN press the button Eee nian A cropped copy is created Trhu To exit without saving the copy choose No and press the button Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced the image size pixels of the cropped copy is also reduced When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 a gray fr
75. ct Cancel and press the image file has occurred 68 button to cancel printing er error file corrupt See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information 150 If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Display Settings and Power Supply Problem Battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged Camera cannot be turned on Monitor is blank Monitor is hard to read Camera turns off without warning Cause Solution Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Confirm all connections Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu When charging by connecting the camera to a computer battery charging stops when the camera is turned off When charging by connecting the camera to a computer battery charging stops when the computer is suspended sleeping and the camera may turn off Depending upon computer specifications settings and status charging the battery inserted in the camera may not be possible via computer connection Battery is exhausted e The camera cannot be turned on when the battery chamber memory card slot cover is open The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter Camera is off Standby mode for saving power press the power switch the shutt
76. ctures will be stored on the memory card and delete playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for picture storage deletion or viewing uononpoau Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa httpZ www europe nikon com support For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East httpZ www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area Visit the site below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery charger batteries Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON N
77. d if the auto off function QA 133 initiates standby mode during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended AEAMFHL Indicator In Panorama assist scene mode exposure white balance and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series When the first picture is taken AE APEL is displayed to indicate that exposure white balance and focus are locked Panorama Maker 5 Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD Transfer images to a computer QA 108 and use Panorama Maker 5 A 112 to join them in a single panorama More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information 63 Bunooys uo aJoW 64 At the default settings the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected smile timer The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces 1 Press the amp button in shooting mode press the multi selector or V to select E and press the e button The camera enters smart portrait mode Frame a picture Point the camera at the subject When the camera detects a human face a yellow double border focus area is displayed around that face When focus is acquired on that face the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked
78. e joined Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the button Select the direction in which images will be joined in the completed panorama right D left XD up ZS or down The yellow panorama direction icon D is displayed for the current direction and the direction is fixed when the button is pressed The icon changes to the white fixed direction D icon If necessary apply flash mode CH 30 self timer QA 32 macro mode MA 33 and exposure compensation CL 34 settings with this step Press the 68 button again to choose a different direction Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture One third of the image will be displayed as translucent Take the next picture Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image and press the shutter release button Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to 533 complete the scene Shooting Suited to s Meliemcom 5 Press the button when shooting is complete The camera returns to step 2 bunoous uo OW v Notes on Panorama Assist Flash mode self timer macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken Images cannot be deleted nor can zoom or Image mode setting QA 37 be adjusted after the first picture has been taken Shooting for the panorama series is terminate
79. e Print menu screen is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size Print menu and press the button EROS Print all images To exit the print menu press the MENU button DPOF printing Papersize o 117 SJa ULg pue sje3nduJo SUOISIAa a 0 Buneuuo 118 Connecting to a Printer Meijer com 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size button 3 5x5 in To specify paper size using settings on the printer choose 5x7 in Default in the paper size option Ad 4 Choose Print selection Print all images or 100x150 mm 4x6 in Print menu DPOF printing and press the button Print selection Choose images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Press the multi selector lt or P to select images and press A or V to specify the number of copies to be printed Images selected for printing can be identified by the check mark amp 7 and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch back to full frame playback or W E to display 12 thumbnails Press the 68 button when setting is complete When the screen shown on the right is displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing prints Choose Cancel and press the 68 button
80. e deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator QA 6 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e AF assist illuminator QA 131 does not light s 9 Jo Je Ill Default setting can be modified il Dusk dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset e Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator QA 6 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e AF assist illuminator QA 131 does not light s Jo o e o IB o Default setting can be modified Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes e Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator QA 6 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus AF assist illuminator QA 131 does not light Use of a tripod is recommended but when Vibration reduction L 129 is set to On the camera determines if a tripod is being used or if the camera is hand held and changes the shutter speed appropriately therefore night time landscape shooting with reduced blurring is possible even when holding the camera by
81. e memos cannot be A voice memo cannot attached to movies be attached to this file e Select an image captured with this camera One or more portrait subjects may have Check the image in playback blinked when the mode picture was taken e Select images that support editing function e Movies cannot be edited Cannot edit selected image Display Cannot record movie e Memory contains no images e File contains no image data This file cannot be played back e All images are hidden e This image cannot be deleted e Travel destination is in the current time zone Time out error while saving movie on the memory card No images in the internal memory or memory card No images are contained in the category selected in auto sort mode File not created with this camera No images available for a slide show Image is protected Destination in same time zone as home Vertes Mess ges Choose memory card with faster write speed Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera s internal memory To copy image from internal memory to memory card press the MENU button The copy screen will be displayed and images in the internal memory can be copied to memory card Select the category containing the sorted images File cannot be viewed on this camera View file using a computer or the devices used to creat
82. e mode e In smart portrait mode A 64 Forinformation about face detection when using subject tracking mode see Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode LA 67 1 Framea picture P When the camera detects a face that face is framed by a yellow double border bunoous uo ao When the camera detects more than one face operation varies as follows depending upon the shooting mode 7 Number of faces Shooting mode Face framed by double border ee adaa auto mode Face priorit B y The face closest to the camera Upto12 Scene auto selector Other faces framed by single border P Portrait or Night portrait scene mode The face closest to the center of the Smart portrait mode frame Up to 3 Other faces framed by single border 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border The double border turns green and focus is locked When the camera is unable to focus the double border will blink Press the shutter release button halfway again to focus Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take a picture If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling in smart portrait mode the Smile timer CL 66 is activated and the shutter is automatically released without the shutter release button having been pressed 47 bunoous uo ao 48
83. e of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording x eqKe q pue bulpsoday alAoyy 105 yoeqhe q pue Bulpsoday IAOW 106 In full frame playback mode LA 70 movies can be identified by the Movie options icon A 104 To play a movie display it in full frame playback mode and press the button Rotate the zoom control to T or W to adjust playback volume Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor Press the multi selector lt or P to choose a control The operations described below are available Function Description aaam Pausing Paes FR During playback Volume indicator Rewind Hold down the button to rewind the movie Advance Hold down the 68 button to advance the movie Press the 68 button to pause playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor a Press the 68 button to rewind the movie Hold down the Pause n button for continuous rewinding m Press the button to advance the movie Hold down the 68 button for continuous advancing Press the 68 button to resume playback End Press the 6 button to end movie playback and return to full frame playback mode v Note on Playing Back Movies The COOLPIX S5100 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera Deleting Movies
84. e or edit this file Disable protection xepu pue sa1oN Je ruua L 149 Error Messages Meijer com Turn camera off and then on Lens error again If error persists contact Lens error i o retailer or Nikon authorized Service representative Error occurred during CD i Turn camera off and communication with 115 Communications error reconnect USB cable printer Turn camera off remove and reinsert battery and turn camera on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative On Check printer After solving Das n he problem select Resume rinter error check Printer error and press the button to printer status Foe resume printing Load the specified paper Specified size of paper is select Resume and press not loaded in printer button to resume printing Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry System error 12 17 Remove the jammed pape Paper has jammed in select Resume and press printer button to resume printing he specified paper No paper is loaded in ect Resume and press printer button to resume ing Check ink select Resume Ink error and press the 6l button to resume printing Replace ink cartridge select Resume and press the 68 button to resume printing xepu pue sa3oN eoruu2a Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty An error caused bythe Sele
85. e printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated Print size cm in 34x 25 13 x 10 Changing amp Auto Mode Settings Shoot White Balance Adjusting Hue ing Menu auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt White balance The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light sou he result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade di sunlight or under incandescent lighting Digital cameras can mimic this The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source rce with ect adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural colors choose a white balance set ing that matches the light source before shooting Although the default setting Auto can be used under most types of lighting the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accura AUTO Auto default setting e results White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions Best choice in most situations PRE Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting See Preset Manual for mo information CQ 40 Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight X Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting x Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting Cloud
86. e to display the following menus for only the images captured on the specified date Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Print set Slide show After displaying the image in full frame playback mode press the MENU button LL 96 Protect LLI 88 LL 97 Rotate image gt M 90 LL 98 Small picture gt M 99 LL 84 Voice memo gt 91 LL 87 The following options are available in the playback menu vs n iu Eg Quick retouch 1 96 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced D Lighting 1197 Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of images Skin softening LL198 Make facial skin tones softer Print set A 84 Select images to print and the number of copies for each Slide show CL187 View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show Protect CL188 Protect selected images from accidental deletion Rotate image CL 90 Change the orientation of images Small picture CL 99 Create a small copy of the current image Voice memo 91 Record voice memos for images Copy 1 93 Copy files between the internal memory and a memory card Displaying the Playback Menu Press the gt button to enter playback mode LA 70 Press the MENU button to display the playback menu 15 11 2010 15 30 Playback menu 0004 JPG i Skin softening amp Print set Slide show On Protect e Use the multi
87. ed To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size option S4 Ul4d pue s1o1nduJo suosija 03 HuljaUUOD 119 dnjas esawes dseg 120 Basic Camera Setup The setup menu contains the following options Welcome screen M 122 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Date CL 123 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones Monitor settings CL 126 Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings Date imprint CL 128 Imprint shooting date and time on images Vibration reduction CL 129 Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled Motion detection CL 130 Enable or disable motion detection which reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake in still images AF assist CD 131 Enable or disable AF assist illuminator Digital zoom QU 131 Enable or disable digital zoom Sound settings 0 132 Adjust sound settings Auto off LL 133 Set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power Format memory Format card CL 134 Format internal memory or memory card Language M 135 Choose the language used for camera monitor display Video mode CD 135 Adjust settings necessary for connection to television Charge by computer M 136 Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a computer via the USB cable Blink warning C137 Specify whether or no
88. egory or captured on the selected shooting date peqfe qd uo 310W Print set Print set Save print marking for other dates Save print marking for other images Yes Yes Auto sort mode List by date mode If the total number of the images in a print order exceeds 99 the screen shown below will be displayed Select Yes to remove images previously added from the print order and restrict the print order to images just marked Select Cancel to remove the images just added from the print order and restrict the print order to images previously marked Print set Print set Too many images selected Remove print marking for other dates Too many images selected Remove print marking from other images Yes Cancel Yes Cancel List by date mode Auto sort mode 85 peqfe d uo aaow 86 Playback Options Playback Menu m Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option shooting date and photo information are printed on images when a DPOF compatible QA 161 printer that supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer via the supplied USB cable for DPOF printing A 119 Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print set option is displayed e The date printed is that saved when the image was captured
89. er release button button P button or movie record button When flash lamp blinks wait until flash has charged Camera and computer are connected via USB cable Camera and TV are connected via audio video cable Adjust monitor brightness Monitor is dirty Clean monitor Battery is exhausted Camera has turned off automatically to save power Battery is cold The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected while the camera is on The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a computer or printer is disconnected Reconnect the USB cable xepu pue sa3oN Je ruua L 151 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution e f camera clock has not been set Date not set indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording Images and movies saved before clock is set are Date and time of dated 00 00 0000 00 00 or 01 01 2010 00 00 recording are not correct respectively Set the correct time and date from the Date option in the setup menu Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required No indicators displayed Hide info is selected for Photo info in monitor Select Show info pats Imprint not Camera clock has not been set available Date not imprinted on The current shooting mode is one that does not images even when Date support Date imprint imprint is enabled e The date cannot be imprinted on movies Screen for setting date and time i
90. er switch power on lamp 4 Microphone BH Fl sh H Self timer lamp AF assist illuminator Speaker eene 92 106 DB o 14 158 9 Lens cover Parts of the Camera 14 15 16 17 18 m MOBIOE ettet 6 23 ul apply selection button 9 2 Multi selector 9 uu Eyelet for camera strap 1 EH a shooting mode button 8 35 13 gt playback button 8 28 77 n movie record button USB audio video output connector GC es 14 107 109 115 H Flash lamp A Connector cOVer 14 107 109 115 Dm Tripod socket 16 Battery latch 12 13 MENU button Battery chamber 2 8 T delete button aH Memory card slot 20 m Cover latch sensu etie Battery chamber memory card slot cover 12 20 uononpoanul uononpoau Parts of the Camera The Monitor after a few seconds LQ 126 The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback actual display varies with current camera settings The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear Shooting 4 Fe NN L5 32 2 i 1 pE Leea 6 31 OBE E RY ose a 7
91. era settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type The following scene modes are available a Scene auto selector 3 Fireworks show FA Panorama assist_ i Backlighting FA Panorama assist Selecting a Scene Mode 1 Press the f button in shooting mode and press the multi selector A or V to select the scene mode a The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed The default setting is zi Scene auto selector QA 52 o selector bunoous uo OW 2 Press press A V lt or P to choose the desired scene and then press the button The display changes to that for the selected scene mode For more information about features of scene modes see page 54 3 Frame the subject and take a picture Image Mode The Image mode setting QA 37 can be changed by pressing the MENU button in scene mode Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes Displaying a Description of Each Scene Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen step 2 and rotate the zoom control A 4 to T to view a description of that scene To return to the original screen rotate the zoom control to T 69 again 51 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode vieyer com Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera Scene Auto Selector By simply framing a picture the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting When a picture is fr
92. eturn to full frame playback mode 15 11 2010 15 30 0004 JPG m Image 6 Shutter speed EB Folder name Exposure compensation EH File name BW ISO sensitivity Shooting mode g Current frame number H Aperture total number of frames 10 Histogram P is displayed as the shooting mode A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image The horizontal axis corresponds to brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels xpeqfe qd uo eJoW 71 peqe d uo 310W 72 Rotate the zoom control to W Ez in full frame playback mode QA 70 to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images except in list by date mode Increase the number of images displayed applythe calendar display Decrease the number of images displayed Delete images Switch to full frame playback mode Switch to shooting mode Description Press the multi selector A V or P Rotate the zoom control to W EF to increase the number of image thumbnails displayed 4 9 16 Rotate the zoom control to W Ez in the 16 image humbnail display to apply the calendar display QA 74 and images can be found by the date on which they were captured Rotate the zoom control to T Q to return to thumbnail display Rotate the zoom control to T Q to decrease he number of image thumbnails displayed 1
93. ferent shooting date list Return to the list by date screen by date mode Rotate the zoom control to T Q to enlarge the image up to 10x Press the 68 button to return to full frame playback mode Playback zoom Display the histogram and the shooting information Press the 6l button to return to full frame playback Play back movies Play back the movie currently displayed Select a deletion method and delete images When using auto sort mode A 78 or list by date mode QA 81 images with the same category or shooting date can be deleted Display menus Display the menu for the selected mode Press the amp button to display the playback mode selection menu and switch 77 to auto sort mode or list by date mode Display shooting information Delete images 29 Switch to another playback mode Operations in Full frame Playback Mode Function Description Press the button or the shutter release Switch to shooting button Pressing the movie record mode button will also return the camera to shooting mode Changing the Orientation Vertical Horizontal of Images Image orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image QAI 90 in the playback menu QA 83 Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Press the 68 button in full frame playback mode to display the histogram and the shooting information not possible with movies Press the 6l button again to r
94. fied Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 5 58 O cm 1 ft 8 in Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode TI Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food e Macro mode CQ 33 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus e The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position When the zoom is at a position where and the zoom indicator glow green to the left of es the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm 1 6 in from the lens When the zoom is fully zoomed out the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in from the lens e Hue can be adjusted in the range of the slider displayed on he left in the monitor Press the multi selector A to make EB g oo area manually to where the subject is Press the 68 button again to lock the selected focus area Hue and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus As images are easily affected by camera shake be sure that Vibration reduction QA 129 is enabled and hold the camera steadily s Oo o J o B Default setting can be modified he image more reddish or W to make it more bluish The
95. ght sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs v Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data saved on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry mM Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature mM Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being saved or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Battery e Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance Whenever possible carry a ful
96. gm Cause Solution When camera is in playback mode press the button the shutter release button or the movie record button When menus are displayed press the MENU button Battery is exhausted When flash lamp blinks flash is charging The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto Turn camera off and then on again Use flash Enable vibration reduction or motion detection Use BSS Best Shot Selector Use tripod and self timer Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor When shooting with Continuous set to Multi shot 16 and when recording movies avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended Flash is reflecting off particles in air Set the flash mode setting to off The flash mode is set to off Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is selected On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu Another function that restricts flash is enabled Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu Digital zoom is not available in the following situations When Scene auto selector Portrait or Night portrait scene mode is selected When shooting in smart portrait mode When shooting in subject tracking mode When Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 xepu pue sa3
97. h the quick retouch function can be identified by the E icon displayed in playback mode More Information Quick retouch geal 41 EM A See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information 96 mage Editing Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of an image Enhanced copies are saved as separate files 1 Select the desired image in full frame playback mode CL 70 or thumbnail playback mode LA 72 and press the MENU button The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Bh D Lighting and press the button The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right amp Print set Gy slide show On Protect 3 Choose OK and press the button Anew edited copy is created D Lighting sebeuu bunip3 To exit without saving the copy choose Cancel and press the button Cancel Copies created with the D Lighting function can be identified by the Bg icon displayed in playback mode More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information 97 Image Editing Meijer com 1 Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones Copies created using the skin softening f
98. h which no face is detected the AF area mode setting switches to Auto and the camera will automatically select the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the camera Auto default setting The camera has nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor Manual Select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame Press the multi selector A V lt or P to move the focus area to where the subject is and take a picture To cancel focus area selection and adjust flash macro mode self timer and exposure compensation settings press the button To return to the focus area selection screen press the 68 button again Focus area e Focus areas Focus area Selectable focus area bunoous uo aow 45 Bunoous uo aJoW 46 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame The focus area is always displayed at the cente
99. hamber memory card slot cover If part of the cord has not been inserted into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure USB cable USB Cable UC E6 Audio video cable Audio Video Cable EG CP14 When using in other countries use a plug adapter commercially available as necessary For more information about plug adapters consult your travel agency Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used SDHC memory card SanDisk 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB TOSHIBA 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Panasonic 4 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB Lexar 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB if the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports 2 GB cards xepu pue sa3oN Je ruu a SDHC compliant E If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that GI device supports SDHC e Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards 145 Images movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG Il l Identifier not shown on camera monitor Extension indicates file format Original still images voice Still images JPG memo attachment included DSCN Mo
100. he camera to the printer QA 115 follow the procedures described below to print an image 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the button Rotate the zoom control to W ED to display 12 thumbnails and T Q to switch back to full frame playback Choose Copies and press the button Choose the desired number of copies up to nine and press the button Choose Paper size and press the button Choose the desired paper size and press the button To specify paper size using settings on the printer choose Default in the paper size option Meijer com Print selection PictBridge Start print Paper size Copies PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Paper size 3 5x5 in ETATS A4 100x150 mm 4x6 in Connecting toa Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the button PictBridge Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete ro To cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the 6B button M Cancel Current number of copies total number of copies sJaqULd pue siajNdwo gt suosija 031 HuljaUUOD Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer QA 115 follow the procedures described below to print multiple images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the MENU button Th
101. he plug or go near he Charging AC Adapter during ightning storms Failure to observe his precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the USB cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flames Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands Failure o observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC o AC inverters Failure to observe his precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire iii For Your Safety A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your s
102. hooting modes other than auto mode this setting can be changed by pressing the MENU button e The setting is also applied to other shooting modes e This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more information bunoous uo dow 37 Buljooys uo 310W 38 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu M eijer com Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card Note that due to JPEG compression the number of images that can be saved differs depending on the composition of the image In addition this number may vary depending on the make of memory card even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity approx 32 MB 4 GB 400x300 1 34 x 25 13 x 10 Ef 3264 x 2448 28x 2 1 x8 2592 x 1944 22 x 16 85 x 65 Ef 2048 x 1536 17x 13 7 x 5 1024 x 768 9x7 35x 25 E 640 x 480 5x4 2x 15 E 3968 x 2232 34x 19 13 x 75 Ifthe number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and multiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However at the same image size images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated and thos
103. i ion Battery EN EL10 supplied Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a Battery Charger MH 63 available separately To charge the battery with the camera use either Charging AC Adapter EH 68P EH 68P AR supplied or the Charge by computer function e When inserting the battery do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Donotimmerse in or expose to water e Putthe battery in the battery case before transporting it Do not ransport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins The battery is prone to leakage when ully discharged To avoid damage to he product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery such as discoloration or deformation break the battery insulation or casing For Your Safety e If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water AA Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Dust on or near the metal parts of he plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not handle t
104. ing f Home Time Zone To switch to the home time zone choose ft Home time zone in step 2 and press the button To change the home time zone choose ffr Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4 Daylight Saving Time When daylight saving time starts or ends turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 Imprinting Date on Images Enable date imprint from the Date imprint option QA 128 in the setup menu after the date and time have been set When the Date imprint option is enabled images will be saved with shooting date imprinted on them Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below Meijer com For time zones not listed below set the camera clock to local time from the Date option UTC 11 10 9 8 7 5 45 Location idway Samoa Hawaii Tahiti Alaska Anchorage PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver ST MDT Denver Phoenix CST CDT Chicago Houston exico City EST EDT New York Toronto Lima Caracas anaus Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores London Casablanca UTC 42 43 4 5 5 5 Location Madrid Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Ankara Moscow Nairobi Riyadh Kuwait Manama Abu Dhabi Dubai Islamabad Karachi New Delhi Colombo Dhaka S Bangkok Jakarta m fa Beijing Hong Kong 3 Singapore E Tokyo Seoul
105. ing mode 35 Bunooys uo aJoW 36 The following options can be set when shooting in auto mode A 22 C37 Image mode Choose the image mode combination of image size and compression rate a which images are saved This setting can be changed when using shooting modes other than auto mode White balance In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye set white balance to suit the light source Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector ISO sensitivity Control the camera s sensitivity to light Color options Apply color effects to images as they are saved AF area mode Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses Displaying the Shooting Menu Enter auto mode CQ 35 Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings A 9 e To exit the shooting menu press the MENU button CL 39 41 m42 CL 43 Shooting menu m t White balance Metering Continuous 150 sensitivity Color options v Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others QA 49 Changing amp Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Image Mode Image Quality Image Size auto gt MENU Shooting me
106. ing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the battery This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury A Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths A Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak overheat or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product e Before replacing the battery turn the product off If you are using the Charging AC Adapter AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Useonly a Rechargeable L
107. ions Image Editing E Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast f l Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones Pa Small Picture Reducing Image Size 4 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy Movie Recording and Playback ssssssssssssssesscssssescccssssesecssssececcsnseesessnssecessnueeecessneseesseneeeessete 101 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Options Autofocus Mode Movie Playback Deleting Movie Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers sees 107 Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time Printing Multiple Images Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup Caring forthe Camera eet tede etes mde eei Setup Menu Welcome Screen Monitor Settings Date Imprint Imprinting Date and Time 28 Vibration Reduction Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings Auto Off Format Memory Format Card Language Video Mode Charge by Computer Blink Warning Reset All Firmware Version Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Storage Technical Notes and INdOX sccssssssssesssssss
108. ipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help C Nikon COOLPIX 5100 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cab
109. ispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management For Your Safety WARNINGS Notice UN CC v Introduction About This Manual Information and Precautions Parts of the Camera The Camera Bogy THE MORIEOF iso cientes terere Main Features of the Operation Control Common Menu Operations Switching Between Tabs The Shutter release Button 2 Att ching the Camera Strap scettr tele ee dettes First Ste PS e CE RR 1 Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Setting Display Language Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select amp Auto Mode ndicators Displayed in Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 3 Focus and Shoo Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Playback Mode Deleting Unwanted Images Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode Taking Pictures with the Self timer Macro Mode Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation vii Table of Contents More om SHOELING eie RR MERECE ER Selecting a Shooting Mode Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Image Mode Image Quality Image Size 7 White Balance Adjusting Hue Mete
110. ite position Use approved card e Check that terminals are Clean e Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted Error accessing memory card xepu pue sa1oN Je ruu a L 147 xepu pue se3oN Jed1UYyI2e 148 Error Messages Display Card is not formatted Format card Yes No Out of memory Image cannot be saved Sound file cannot be saved A blink was detected in the picture just taken e Image cannot be modified Meijer com Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card Be sure to select No and make Memory card has not copies of any images which been formatted for use need to be kept before in COOLPIX 5100 formatting the memory card Select Yes and press the 09 tton to format the memory card e Choose smaller image size Delete images Memory card is full e Insert new memory card e Remove memory card and use internal memory Error occurred while Format internal memory or saving image memory card Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card Camera has run out of file numbers The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen Images captured at an Image cannot be used Image mode setting of 5 for welcome screen 3968 x 2232 Images reduced to 320 x 240 size or smaller with cropping or small image editing Insufficient space to Delete images from Save a copy destination e Voic
111. ize the camera during shooting 1 Pressthe multi selector amp self timer The self timer menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose 10s or 2s and press the button EN 10s ten seconds Use on important occasions such as OFF weddings 2s two seconds Use to prevent camera shake The mode selected for self timer is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing the 68 button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Framethe picture and press the shutter release button halfway Ow G Focus and exposure will be set C n Waso F27 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down G The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The self timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting 1250 27 down About one second before the shutter is released the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily When the shutter is released the self timer will be set to OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press AN the shutter release button again Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in 1 Press the multi selector WV macro mode The macro mode menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector
112. kon representative in your area address provided separately Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply
113. layback menu Press the MENU button to exit the playback menu More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information Playback menu r ER Rotate image Gm Small picture EH Copy peq e d uo aso 91 peqfe d uo OW 92 Playback Options Playback Menu Playi ng Voice Memos Images for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by i in full frame playback mode 1 select the desired image in full frame playback mode LL 70 or mana JG thumbnail playback mode A 72 and press the MENU button MENU The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose amp Voice 15 11 2010 15 30 Playback menu memo and press the button E i tate image Fa Small pi The voice memo playback screen is displayed inicium erc es a Ei Copy 3 Pressthe button to play the voice memo Press the 68 button again to stop playback Rotate the zoom control to T or W during playback to a Press the multi selector before or after recording a voice memo to return the playback menu Press the MENU button to exit the playback menu Deleting Voice Memos Select an image with a voice memo Press the 1 button Press the multi selector A or V to select A Current image and press the 68 button QA 29 When the confirmation dialog is displayed press the multi selec Only djust playback volume or amp or V
114. les may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notices Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notices for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that his product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries BENI e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is o be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not d
115. link warning is not enabled dnies ejeuje dIseg m Note on Blink Warning The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 137 dnjas esawes dIseg 138 Setup Menu Meijer com Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor the operations described below are available a Did someone blink If no operations are performed within a few seconds the camera automatically returns to shooting mode Function Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked Switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to T Q Rotate the zoom control to W a f the camera detects that more than one human subject blinked press lt or P to switch the display to another face Select the face to be displayed Delete the image Press the f button Switch to shooting mode Press the 68 button or the shutter release button Reset All Meijer com MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Reset all When Reset is selected the camera s settings will be restored to their default values Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode A 30 Self timer LL 32 Macro mode M 33 Exposure compensation QA 34 Shooting Menu Option Image mode A 37 White balance A 39 Metering LQ 41 Continuous QA 42 ISO sensitivity QA 43 Color options MA 44 AF area m
116. lit Select Backlighting scene mode or set the flash mode setting to 5 amp fill flash When shooting landscapes at night using the Scene auto selector or Night landscape scene modes captured images may be dark if he camera is hand held In these cases use of a tripod is recommended Adjust exposure compensation Meilen aom When taking pictures with amp K auto with red eye reduction or fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction in Night portrait scene Unexpected results when flash mode In Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to set to amp amp auto with red eye areas not affected by red eye Use any scene reduction mode other than Night portrait and change the flash mode to any setting other than amp auto with red eye reduction and try taking a picture again n some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be smoothed Use Skin softening in the playback menu for images containing four or more faces Skin tones are not softened It may take more time to save images in the following situations When the noise reduction function is in operation When the flash mode is set to amp amp auto with red eye reduction When the skin softening function is applied while shooting Saving images takes time Playback Problem Cause Solution e File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera File cannot be played back The COOLPIX 5100 is not able to
117. ll images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card CQ 29 before selecting Reset all e The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all Shooting menu Preset manual data A 40 acquired for White balance Setup menu Date L 123 Language LL 135 and Video mode LL 135 Firmware Version MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Firmware version View the current camera firmware version dnies ejeuje dIseg COOLPIX 55100 Ver x x 141 eJouJe ay 104 Buey 142 Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the following precautions when using or storing the device vV Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity mM Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration mM Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong li
118. ly charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F e Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F before use e When charging the COOLPIX 5100 using the Charging AC adapter EH 68P or a computer the charge capacity may decrease at ambient temperatures 45 C to 60 C 113 F to 140 F e The battery is not charged at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F Note that the battery may become hot during use wait for the battery to cool before charging Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them off with a clean dry cloth before use e If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F Do not store the b
119. mber memory card slot cover until formatting is complete Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX 5100 A 134 m The Write Protect Switch When memory card switch is in the lock position data cannot Write protect switch be written to or deleted from the memory card If the switch is in the lock position unlock it by sliding the switch to the write position to save or delete images or to format the EN memory card i Tock m Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards Donot perform the following during formatting while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card or during data transfer to a computer Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card Remove the battery or memory card Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter Do not format the memory card using a computer Do not disassemble or modify Do not drop bend or expose to water or strong physical shock Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card Do not leave in direct sunlight closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures Do not expose to humidity dust or corrosive gases sdais 15414 21 Basic Photography and Playback e Auto Mode This section describes
120. method and press the button Current image Only the current image or voice memo A 92 is deleted Erase selected images Multiple images can be selected and deleted Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen All images All images are deleted 3 Press A or V to choose Yes and press the button Deleted images cannot be recovered To cancel press amp or V to select No and press the 0 button Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector lt or P to choose an image to be deleted and then press A to display amp 2 To undo the selection press W to remove S Rotate the zoom control QA 4 to T Q to switch back to full frame playback or W EQ to display thumbnails 2 Add to all desired images and then press the 69 button to confirm the selection Erase selected images All images S Erase 1 image A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor m Notes on Deletion Deleted images cannot be restored Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them e Protected images cannot be deleted QA 88 Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode In shooting mode press the ff button to delete the last image captured epow Ny Kg i egKejq pue Audei6010ug r1seg 29 The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions e When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto the flash h
121. monitor will remain off m Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 109 SJa UL pue sje3nduJo SUOISIAa a 0 Buneuuo 110 Connecting to a Computer Meijer com 4 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature Nikon Transfer 2 installed on the computer Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers P 5100 screen is displayed click Change program under Import pictures and videos Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK Double click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and Printers f 5100 screen Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer 2 Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed select Nikon Transfer 2 Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK Mac OS X ikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer if Yes was selected in the Auto Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer 2 was first installed f charge for the battery inserted into the camera is low the computer may not recognize the camera If the camera is not recognized images will not be transferred When battery charging starts automatically using power supplied by the computer wait until battery charge has reached a sufficient level to begin transfer
122. n is selected a picture is taken Of saved or is displayed in the monitor with o indicator is displayed when Off is selected the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time he two shots one in which the subject s eyes are open is e If the camera saved an image in which the subject s eyes may have been closed the dialog shown on the righ is displayed for a few seconds e Flash cannot be used when On is selected The default setting is Off The current setting is displayed in the monitor QA 6 No indicator is displayed when Off is selected A blink was detected in the picture just taken A lt 4 ca Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects By registering a subject the camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject At the default setting once the camera detects a person s face it will automatically begin tracking that person face priority tracking 1 Press the f button in shooting mode press the multi selector or V to select and press the e O button The camera enters subject tracking mode P Y and a white border is displayed at the center of the frame The flash mode QA 30 is set to 9 off the setting can be changed 2 Register a subject When the camera detects a face in the frame that face is automatically registered as the subject to be tracked CL169 When shooting non human
123. nail or calendar CL 72 74 ing mode releases the shutter A 11 26 ack mode switches to the shooting screen ing mode starts and stops movie recording 01 ack mode switches to the shooting screen ing mode changes the shooting mode disp Playb Playb thep ays the shooting mode selection menu A 35 ack mode switches to the shooting screen Power is off press and hold to turn on the camera in playback mode Shooting mode plays back images LL 28 106 ack mode changes the playback mode displays layback mode selection menu QA 77 MENU button 7 omen Multi selector up Multi selector left Multi selector down Multi selector right Apply selection button Main Features of the MeHRE GQm Function Turns the menu on and off QA 10 36 83 103 or 21 Shooting mode deletes the last image captured CO 29 Playback mode deletes images or voice memo RA 29 92 or 106 Shooting mode displays the 4 amp flash mode menu MA 30 Playback mode selects previous images During menu display moves the highlight up Shooting mode displays the X self timer menu CC 32 Playback mode selects previous images During menu display moves the highlight left returns to the previous screen Shooting mode displays the macro mode menu C233 Playback mode selects next images During menu display moves the highlight down Shooting mode
124. nd movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode Display images and movies that could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode QA 28 or list by date mode 81 e Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card or vice versa QA 93 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode e Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX 5100 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode peqfe qd uo 30W 79 peqe d uo 310W 80 Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen LL 78 step 2 Function Select a category o Switch to full frame playback Delete image Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Auto Sort Menu Description gt Press the multi selector A V 4 or P Press the f button after selecting a category and a confirmation dialog will be displayed Choose Yes and press the Gl button to delete all images sorted to that category Press the D gt button to display the playback mode selection menu Press the button or the shutter release button Pressing the movie record button will also return the camera to shooting mode Press the MENU button in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Print set Slide
125. nly with compatible devices Do not use with another make or model of device Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section The Battery CH 143 before use The EH 68P is compatible with AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz electrical outlets When using in other countries use a plug adapter commercially available as necessary For more information about plug adapters consult your travel agency The Charging AC Adapter EH 68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter the camera cannot be urned on Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH 68P or USB AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera AC Power Source e If the AC Adapter EH 62D available separately LL 145 is used power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this camera Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH 62D Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger e Connecting the COOLPIX S5100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL10 QA 108 136 e The EN EL10 can be charged
126. nting over a direct camera to printer connection the following options are also available for printing images saved on the memory card e Inserting a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory 114 card using the Print set option in the playback menu QA 84 Connecting toa Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 rum off the camera 5 2 Tumonthe printer Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable Be sure that connectors are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable S4 Ul4d pue sj1o1nduJo suosija 031 bun suuo 4 Thecamera is automatically turned on When properly connected the PictBridge startup screen CD will be displayed in the camera monitor followed by the Print selection screen PictBridge m If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set the Charge by computer option A 136 in the camera s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable 115 SJa ULg pue sje3nduJo SUOISIAa a 0 Buneuuo 116 Connecting to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting t
127. nu gt Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality compression at which images are saved Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card The higher the image mode setting the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably grainy but limiting the number of images that can be saved Image mode Size pixels Description Images will be higher quality than M The 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000 iu compression ratio is approximately 1 4 4000 x 3000 default setting 4000 x 3000 Best choice in most situations The compression GM 3264 x 2448 3264 x 2448 ratio is approximately 1 8 2592 x 1944 2592 x 1944 Smaller size than M EB or SM allows more 2048 x 1536 2048x1536 images to be saved The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to display on a computer monitor The Med ae 1024x768 compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to full screen display on a television with 640 x 480 640 x 480 an aspect ratio of 4 3 or distribution by e mail The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Images with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are saved The 8 3968 x 2232 3968 x 2232 A compression ratio is approximately 1 8 The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes Q 6 7 Image Mode When using s
128. oN Je ruu a L 153 xepu pue se3oN Jed1UYyIa1 154 Troubleshooting Problem Image mode not available No sound when shutter is released AF assist illuminator does not light Images appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Images are too dark underexposed Images are too bright overexposed Meijer com Cause Solution Another function that restricts the Image mode option is enabled Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter sound in setup menu No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings even when On is selected Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the current scene mode even when Auto is selected Lens is dirty Clean lens White balance or hue is not adjusted properly The subject is dark so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by Using flash Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting When shooting landscapes at night using the Scene auto selector or Night landscape scene modes noise may appear in captured images if the camera is hand held In these cases use of a tripod is recommended The flash mode is set to off Flash window is blocked Subject is beyond flash range Adjust exposure compensation ncrease ISO sensitivity Subject is back
129. ode QJ 45 Autofocus mode LL 48 Scene Mode Option Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection menu Q 51 Hue adjustment in Food mode A 59 Default value Default value 4000 x 3000 Auto Matrix Single Auto Standard color Auto Single AF Default value Scene auto selector Center dnies ejeuje dseg 139 Setup Menu Meijer com Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Skin softening A 66 Normal Smile timer CL 66 On Blink proof A 66 Off Subject Tracking Menu Option Default value Autofocus mode LL 69 Full time AF Face priority tracking A 69 On Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options QA 104 HD 720p 1280 x 720 Autofocus mode LL 105 Single AF g 4 Setup Menu S Option Default value 3 Welcome screen MA 122 None f Photo info CQ 126 Auto info La Brightness LL 126 3 Date imprint QA 128 Off Vibration reduction QJ 129 On Motion detection LA 130 Auto AF assist QA 131 Auto Digital zoom CL 131 On Button sound AA 132 On Shutter sound LA 132 On Auto off QA 133 1 min Charge by computer LL 136 Auto Blink warning A 137 Off 140 Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size LL 116 117 Default Frame interval for Slide show LL 87 3s e Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number QA 146 from memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available To reset file numbering to 0001 delete a
130. odified on a computer When images selected for a print order QA 84 are copied print marking is not copied with images copies will not be included in the print order When protected images LL188 are Copied the copies are also protected Images or movies copied from the internal memory or a memory card cannot be displayed in auto sort mode MMA 78 Memory contains no images Message If there are no images saved on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode is applied the message Memory contains no images will be displayed Press the MENU button to display the copy option screen and copy the images saved in the camera s internal memory to the memory card More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information peqfe qd uo 310W 93 Editing Images Use the COOLPIX 55100 to edit images in camera and save them as separate files LA 146 The editing functions described below are available Editing function Description Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the image Skin softening QA 98 Make facial skin tones softer Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e mail attachments Quick retouch A 96 D Lighting QA 97 Small picture CL 99 Crop a portion of the image Use to zoom in on a subject or
131. on The flash mode setting applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time auto mode is selected Red eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red eye reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix Pre flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash reducing the red eye effect Additionally if the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area will be processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the followings when shooting Because pre flashes are fired there is a slight lag between when the shutter release button is pressed and when the shutter is released e More time than usual is required to save images Red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations In extremely rare instances areas not subject to red eye may be affected by red eye reduction processing in these cases choose another flash mode and try again apow ony gi peq e q pue Aqdej6010ug dIseg 31 apow Ny gi ege q pue Kudei6010Qg rIseg 32 The camera is equipped with a ten second and two second timer for self portraits This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter release button When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction Q 129 to Off in the setup menu CQ 120 when using a tripod to stabil
132. on The white balance setting will not be measured again and the most recently measured value will be set Frame the reference object in the measuring window White balance Auto PRE Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Preset manual Cancel Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window Press the button to measure a value for preset manual The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set No image is saved m Note on Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual When shooting using the flash set White balance to Auto or Flash Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Metering auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Matrix default setting The camera sets exposure for the entire frame Recommended in most situations 9 Center weighted The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame Classic meter for portraits preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure Can be used with focus lock QA 46 to meter off center subjects m Note on Metering When using digital zoom Metering is set to Center weighted and the metered are
133. ons will turn the monitor back on Power switch shutter release button button gt button or movie record button Note on Auto Off The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations When a menu is displayed If auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min it is extended to three minutes e During slide show playback up to 30 minutes When the AC adapter EH 62D is connected 30 minutes dnies ejeuje dIseg 133 Setup Menu Meijer com Format Memory Format Card MENU button gt V Setup menu A 121 gt Format memory Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory remove the memory Format memory card from the camera All images will be deleted OK The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu Format Formatting a Memory Card When a memory card is inserted in the camera the Sen Format card option is displayed in the setup menu All images will be deleted OK Format dnjas eJauje dIseg m Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting Be sure to use this camera to format memory
134. ooting Set Vibration reduction A 129 to Off in setup menu QA 120 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera may be displayed in the shooting screen When IKO is displayed ISO sensitivity is automatically increased e The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied m Note on the Flash When using the flash reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images To reduce these reflections set the flash to off The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway e On Flash will fire when picture is taken e Blinks Flash charging Wait a few seconds and try again e Off Flash will not fire when picture is taken If the battery is low the monitor display will turn off and remain off until the flash is fully charged The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode QA 35 I auto A auto e Scene varies with the selected scene mode MA 54 61 e E smart portrait AN0 auto when Off is selected for Blink proof fixed at off when On is selected for Blink proof LL166 subject tracking amp off The flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more informati
135. or A 6 glows green While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator may blink red This indicates that the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again Shutter speed Aperture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory Step 3 Focus and Shoot m During Saving While images are being saved the number of exposures remaining will blink Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover while images are being saved Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card m Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage Subjects with repeating patte
136. other editing functions have been applied e The skin softening function can be added to the image captured with skin softening CH 66 94 Editing Functions Original and Edited Images Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original e Print marking QA 84 and protect settings QA 88 do not remain effective in edited copies sebeu bunip3 95 D Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced Copies created with the quick retouch function are saved as separate files 1 Select the desired image in full frame playback mode CL 70 or thumbnail playback mode LL 72 and press the MENU button The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose D Quick retouch and press the button The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right i Skin softening amp Print set Gy Slide show On Protect 3 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the degree of enhancement performed and press the button Anew edited copy is created sabew Bupa To exit without saving the copy press the MENU button Copies created wit
137. p menu MA 120 107 SJa ULg pue sje3nduJo SUOISIAa a 0 HuIaUUOD 108 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy transfer images to the computer Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer e ViewNX 2 Use the image transfer feature Nikon Transfer 2 to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer Saved images can be viewed and printed Image and movie editing features are also supported e Panorama Maker 5 This software can join a series of images to create a single panorama image For more information on installing the software refer to the Quick Start Guide Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 4 11 10 5 8 10 6 3 For information on the requirements for playing back high definition movies refer to System Requirements in the ViewNX 2 help information QA 112 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility mM Note on Computer Connection Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer Simultaneous connection of the camera and other USB devices to the
138. printing can be identified by the check vU mark 7 and the numeral indicating the number of B Le Copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W Ez to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Press the 68 button when setting is complete Print selection Playback Option Playback Mer 5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information Choose Date and press the 68 button to print the Done shooting date on all images in the print order Choose Info and press the button to print photo information shutter speed and aperture on all images in the print order Choose Done and press the button to complete the Print set Ivi print order Images selected for printing can be identified by the THRONE icon displayed with playback 000a PE m Notes on Print Set When a print order is created in auto sort mode or list by date mode the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in selected category or captured on the selected shooting date have been marked for printing Select Yes to add images in the selected category or captured on the selected shooting date to the existing print order Select No to remove print marking from previously marked images and restrict the print order to images in the selected cat
139. r of the screen m Notes on AF Area Mode eo Ilic oJ m gp Focus area When digital zoom is in effect focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting e There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more information e Autofocus may not perform as expected CL 27 Focus Lock To focus on off center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode use focus lock as described below 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame 2 Press the shutter release button halfway e Confirm that the focus area glows green e Focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 4 Pressthe shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture n Changing Auto Mode seting M elim om Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face face detection which the camera automatically detects that face and focus on it starts The face detection function is activated in the following situations AF area mode LL 45 is set to Face priority In Scene auto selector A 52 Portrait Q 54 or Night portrait CL 55 scen
140. r with movie recording will be recorded with movies Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights when recording movies is recommended When playing movies faint stripes may appear in scenes with blue skies solid colored walls etc This phenomenon occurs during the movie compression process and does not indicate a malfunction m Notes on Autofocus for Movie Recording When Single AF default setting is selected for Autofocus mode in movie menu focus is locked by pressing the movie record button to start recording QA 105 e Autofocus may not perform as expected QA 27 Should this occur try the following 1 Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to amp Single AF default setting before starting movie recording 2 Frame another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject in the center of the frame press the movie record button to start recording and then modify the composition Functions Available with Movie Recording e The exposure compensation white balance and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording When macro mode is enabled movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded Confirm settings before starting movie recording The self timer QA 32 can be used When the movie record button is pressed after the self timer is enabled the camera focuses at the center of the fr
141. ra shake while shooting Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies in addition to when taking still pictures Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting W On default setting Vibration reduction is enabled The camera detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake When the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake If the camera is panned vertically vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake OFF off Vibration reduction is not enabled The current vibration reduction setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting A 6 23 When Off is selected no icon is displayed m Notes on Vibration Reduction e Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before shooting Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function images displayed in the camera s monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry e Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations dnies ejeuje dIseg 129
142. rame Digital zoom is not available s 3e Jo o Je o IB oF Fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction Default setting can be modified 55 Bunoous uo 310W 56 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Meijer com X Party indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame e As images are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily In dark surroundings the use of a tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction QA 129 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera s Jo o Je c IB s Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used The default setting can be modified Default setting can be modified Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Default setting can be modified 8 Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the A frame Default setting can be modified A Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which 4 is indicated Set Vibration reduction LA 129 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera except when using Night landscape Shooting Suited to sch LOLA nSaQ m Sunset Preserves th
143. rawings may not show up well 4 9 o Je o a o Default setting can be modified i Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject throwing features or details into shadow The flash fires automatically to fill in illuminate shadows e Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Default setting can be modified A Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which 4 is indicated Set Vibration reduction LA 129 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera except when using Night landscape Shooting Suited to s IMeliem com H Panorama assist j jea pe E Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software See Shooting for a Panorama LA 62 for more information s Jo o e o JB o Default setting can be modified bunoous uo ao 61 Bunoous uo 310W 62 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Meijer com Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Use a tripod for the best results Set Vibration reduction LA 129 to Off in setup menu MA 120 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera 1 Press the button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select FX Panorama assist e scene mode A 51 Panorama direction icons are displayed to P Y show the direction in which images will b
144. re output from Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer xapu pue sa1oN JedUYyIa 161 xepu pue se3oN Jed1UYyIa 162 Symbols AEAF L 63 69 Apply selection button 9 movie record button 8 T Tele 25 W Wide 25 Auto mode 22 Auto sort mode 78 MENU button 9 10 36 83 121 TD Delete button 9 29 92 106 4 Exposure compensation 34 4 Flash mode 30 Q Help 51 5 List by date mode 81 W Macro mode 33 gt Playback button 8 28 gt Playback mode 28 Q Playback zoom 75 SH Scene mode 51 9 Self timer 32 Y Setup menu 120 Shooting mode button 8 z Smart portrait mode 64 Subject tracking mode 67 Ei Thumbnail playback 72 74 A AC adapter 145 AF area mode 45 AF assist 131 Aperture value 26 Audio video cable 107 145 Audio video in jack 107 Auto 30 39 Auto mode 22 Auto off 133 Auto sort menu 80 Auto sort mode 78 Autofocus 33 48 105 Autofocus mode 48 69 105 AVI 146 B Backlighting 4 60 Battery 12 14 124 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 16 145 Battery latch 12 Battery level 22 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 12 20 Beach EB 56 Best shot selector 42 Black and white 44 Blink proof 66 Blink warning 137 138 Brightness 126 BSS 42 Button sound 132 C C
145. ress the O button e As the selected image is saved by the camera it will be displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted Images captured at an Image mode M 37 setting of J 3968 x 2232 and copies created at a size of 320 x 240 or smaller using the small picture A 99 or crop CQ 100 function cannot be selected Date MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Date Set the camera clock Date Set camera clock to current date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen e Select an item press or changes between D M Y hour minute DMY the order in which the day month and year are displayed e Edit the highlighted item press A or V Finish changing the settings choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press the button or press QA 19 Time zone DMY the order in which the day month and year are displayed ft Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving is enabled or disabled When the travel destination 3 is selected the time difference QA 125 between the travel destination and the home time zone fft is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved This can be useful when travelling Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the button The Time zone screen is displayed
146. ring Continuous ISO Sensitivity Color Options AF Area Mode Autofocus Mode Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Selecting a Scene Mode Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera Scene Auto Selector Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features Shooting for a Panorama Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings More on Playback 32 4 ana etuer nee EE eR deque etend ues 70 Operations in Full frame Playback Mode Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playing Back Images by Category Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Menu Viewing Images by Date List by Date Viewing Images in List by Date Mode Operations in List by Date Mode Hist by Date MORU s oett e dee a dte pd ded adea e aide viii Table of Contents Playback Options Playback Menu amp Print Set Creating a DPOF Print Order Bii Slide Show Om Protect i Rotate Image amp Voice Memo BH Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Editirig Images o ettet ect perator intrusion e Editing Funct
147. rns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject and use focus lock LL1 46 m When the Subject Is Close to the Camera If the camera cannot focus try shooting with macro mode A 33 or the Close up scene mode CL158 AF assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is dimly lit the AF assist illuminator QA 131 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the flash QA 30 may fire when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down apow ony gi peq e q pue Aqdej6010ug dIseg 27 apow Ny KA egKe q pue AydesBoxoud dseg 28 Playing Back Images Playback Mode Press the playback button GQ auto button The last image captured will be displayed in full frame playback mode movie record button Press the multi selector A or to view the previous image Press W or P to view the next image To return to shooting mode press the button or the shutter release button Pressing the movie record button will also return the camera Multi selector to shooting mode gt playback button When playing back images saved in the camera s internal T ds Lr 15 11 2010 15 30 memory N is
148. s displayed when camera is turned on Clock battery is exhausted all settings were restored to their default values Camera settings reset Battery temperature is high Turn off camera and allow Monitor turns off and battery to cool down before resuming use After the the power on lamp lamp blinks for three minutes the camera will turn off blinks rapidly automatically Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already saved will not be affected Xapu pue se3oN Jed1UYyIa 152 Shooting Problem No image captured when the shutter release button is pressed Camera cannot focus Images are blurred Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor Bright specks appear in images captured with flash Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used Meier m
149. s the MENU button A 9 and While using E smart port then set the following options in the smart portrait menu e Use the multi selector to e Press the MENU button to Image mode Choose the image mode choose and apply settings CL19 10 exit the menu which images are saved CO 37 Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes Skin softening combination of image size and compression rate at Enable skin softening When the shutter is released the camera detects one or more human faces up to three and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the ima ge The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High Normal default setting and Low When Off is selected the skin softening function is disabled e The current setting can be confirmed by the indicator displayed in the monitor with shooting QA 6 No indicator is displayed when Off is selected The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode Smile timer On default setting The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected Off The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection Press the shutter release button to take a picture e When smile timer is enabled an indica shooting A 6 Blink proof When O
150. selector to choose and apply settings A 9 e Press the MENU button to exit the playback menu peqKe d uo aso 83 peqe d uo 310W 84 Playback Options Playback Menu l Print Set Creating a DPOF Print Order gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt l Print set When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders for printing on DPOF compatible devices e Inserting the memory card into a DPOF compatible QA 161 printer s card slot e Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab e Connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible A 161 printer QQ 114 A print order can also be created for images saved in the internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and Playback menu press the button TS Quick retouch Proceed to step 4 when playing back in auto sort mode Eh D Lighting or list by date mode ES Ses Slide show On Protect 3 Choose Select images and press the f mom button Delete print set 4 choose images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each Press the multi selector or P to select images and press A or V to specify the number of copies to be printed Image selected for
151. sing one of the following features a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images Fo 1 Protect Print set gt Select images LL 84 Protect LL 88 Rotate image QA 90 Copy gt Selected images A 93 Welcome screen gt Select an image A 122 Delete image gt Erase selected images LL 29 low the procedures described below to choose the images Press the multi selector or P to select an image Rotate the zoom control QA 4 to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W E to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Protect Only one image can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 Press A or V to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies When an image is selected a check mark amp is displayed with the image Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images Press the button to apply image selection When Selected images is selected a confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor peq e d uo JION 89 peqe d uo 310W 90 Playback Options Playback Menu amp Rotate Image gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt f amp l Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise Images that were saved in portrait tall
152. sole purpose of charging the battery exit the application e The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging Depending upon computer specifications settings and power supply and allocation it may be impossible to charge the battery inserted into the camera via computer connection S1o3ulg pue sio3nduJo suosija 031 bun euuo 113 Users of PictBridge compatible A 161 printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer Follow the procedures below to print images Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print set option LL 84 Connect to the printer QA 115 Print multiple images QA 117 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Print images one at a time LL 116 Sjejund pue sje3nduJo SUOISIAa a 0 Buneuuo vV Notes on Power Source e When connecting the camera to a printer use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e If the AC Adapter EH 62D available separately is used COOLPIX 5100 can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapters as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction Printing Images In addition to printing images transferred to a computer from your personal printer and pri
153. spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges If this fails clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Lens Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains Monito clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Use a blower to remove dust dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment wipe off any sand dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty Body Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals Storage Turn the camera off when not in use Be sure that the power on lamp is off before putting the camera away Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60 To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away
154. ssssssssscssssccssssessssecsssscssssscssssscssssecssnscsssseessssccesneesssseses 145 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Image Sound File and Folder Names Error Messages Troubleshooting Specifications Supported Standards Index Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 5100 digital camera This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it where all those who use the product will read it Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used uononponu Notations Secure Digital SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as memory card The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera s internal memory or on removable memory cards If a memory card is inserted all new pi
155. t the camera detects human faces that have blinked with shooting using face detection Meijer com Reset all CL 139 Restore camera settings to default values Firmware version CL 141 Display camera firmware version Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the MENU button PIRE The menu is displayed v Pe White balance AUTO If the MENU button was pressed in scene Metering a mode press the multi selector QA 9 to MENU SURE display the tabs Color options s Press the multi selector lt Tab selection is activated Shooting menu dnies ejeuje dIseg Press A or V to select the V tab Press or the button Pm The setup menu items can be selected Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings mum settings m9 E ieren To exit the setup menu press the MENU button or lt d to sMotiohidetection select a different tab 121 dnjas ejauje dIseg 122 Setup Menu Welcome Screen MENU button gt Setup menu QA 121 gt Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on None default setting The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen When the image selection screen is displayed select an image CQ 89 and p
156. taking pictures in auto mode an automatic point and shoot mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The lens extends and the monitor turns on Proceed to step 4 when Mell is displayed 2 Press the l button Press the multi selector A or V to choose Auto mode and press the button Auto mode Multi selector apow Ny KA egKe q pue Kudei6010Qg dIseg w 4 Check the battery level indicator and the Battery level indicator number of exposures remaining Battery Level Indicator Display NO INDICATOR Description Battery fully charged Battery low Prepare to charge or e replace the battery Number of exposures e Cannot take pictures Recharge or remaining Battery replace with a fully charged exhausted battery Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select f Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in Auto Mode Motion detection icon The effects of the subject Vibration reduction icon movement and camera Vibration reduction can be shake are reduced applied to reduce the effects Shooting mode of camera shake Kl displayed in amp auto mode Movie options A movie option is displayed for movie recording LL 101 104 Internal memory indicator Image mode Indicates that
157. ted in full frame and thumbnail playback modes excluding images captured using Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 Q 42 Autofocus Mode auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in Single AF default setting The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Full time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed down halfway Use with moving subjects The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses m Note on Autofocus Mode There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously CL 49 for more information m Note on the Autofocus Mode Setting for Subject Tracking Mode Autofocus mode can be set for subject tracking mode The default setting in subject tracking mode is Full time AF Autofocus mode can be set independently for both subject tracking mode and auto mode Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode LL 105 in the movie menu M 103 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Restricted i T function Setting Descriptions When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 USE Conmucis C1 is selected flash is disabled When M
158. tery is faulty Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power Reboot a computer The battery cannot be charged as computer s specifications or settings does not support power supply to the camera Flickers green v Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer e The battery cannot be charged nor can data be transferred when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera s display language and date and time have been set QA 18 If the camera s clock battery QA 124 has been exhausted the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer In this case use the Charging AC Adapter EH 68P QA 14 to charge the battery and then set the camera s date and time f the camera is turned off charging will also stop If a computer enters sleep mode while charging charging will stop and the camera may be turned off When disconnecting the camera from a computer turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable e It may take longer to charge the battery with connection to a computer than with charging using he Charging AC Adapter EH 68P Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging When the camera is connected to a computer an application installed on the computer such as ikon Transfer 2 may start If the camera was connected to the computer for the
159. ting is displayed in the monitor LA 6 However when Single is selected no icon is displayed m Notes on Continuous Shooting When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected flash is disabled Focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more information m Note on BSS BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not moving When shooting moving subjects or when the composition of the picture changes while shooting the desired results may not be achieved Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Men m Note on Multi shot 16 Smear CL 144 visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled will be saved with images Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled is recommended ISO Sensitivity auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased less light is needed when taking pictures Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured Additionally even with subjects of similar brightness pictures can be taken at f
160. to return to the print menu Print selection Start print Cancel Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card is printed When the screen shown on the right is displayed choose Start print and press the button to start print Choose Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print set option QA 84 e When the screen shown on the right is displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing Choose Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu e To view the current print order choose View images and press the button To print images press the button again 5 Printing begins Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete To cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the button Paper Size Connecting toa Pr nter Print all images WEprints Start print Cancel DPOF printing o of aunes Start print View images Cancel View images Printing M Cancel Current number of copies total number of copies The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the printer will be display
161. tor 4 exposure compensation The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or V to selecta Exposure compensation compensation value guide To make the image brighter apply positive exposure compensation To make the image darker apply negative exposure compensation Exposure compensation Histogram Exposure compensation value 3 Press the button If a setting is not applied by pressing the 68 button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 is applied the value is displayed with the indicator in the monitor 4 Press the shutter release button to take a r1 picture oo To exit without altering exposure return to step 1 change the value to 0 0 and press the button 2 BE fa w Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time auto mode is selected ag Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels
162. ubject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject A Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital Notices for Customers in the U S A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equ
163. ulti shot 16 is selected the Image mode Continuous A 42 Image mode setting is fixed at f image size 2560x1920 pixels When using Black and white Sepia or White balance Color options Cyanotype the White balance setting is fixed at Auto y When the digital zoom is in effect Metering Digital zoom 131 Metering is fixed at Center weighted Continuous Self timer QA 32 Fixed at Single when using self timer When Multi shot 16 is selected the ISO ISO sensitivity Continuous A 42 sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness E When the digital zoom is in effect AF area AF area mode Digital zoom CL 131 mode ana o Canter When using Face priority Autofocus Autofocus mode AF area mode A 45 mode is fixed at Single AF 7 When Multi shot 16 is selected Motion Continuous 1142 detection is disabled Motion detection When the ISO itivity is locked Moti meri en the ISO sensitivity is locked Motion ISO sensitivity 1143 detection is disabled bunoous uo dow 49 Buljooys uo 310W 50 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu M eijer com Restricted function Setting Descriptions When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected Blink warning is disabled Digital zoom Continuous CQ 42 iod Muet enot 16 is selected digital Blink warning Continuous QA 42 More Information See Notes on Digital Zoom QA 131 for more information Cam
164. unction are saved as separate files 1 Select the desired image in full frame playback mode LA 70 or thumbnail playback mode S LA 72 and press the MENU button gt The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose i Skin Playback menu softening and press the button By uk retouch Eh D Lightin The screen for selecting the degree of softening is 5 TUE displayed m If no faces are detected in the image an alert is displayed perm and the camera returns to the playback menu 3 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the degree of softening and press the button The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which skin softening was applied enlarged at the center of the monitor To exit without saving the copy sabew Bupa 4 Check the preview of the Skin tones in up to 12 faces in t the center of the frame are soft If more than one face was softe selector lt or P to display a diff Press the MENU button to adjust The monitor display returns to When the 6B button is pressed created Skin softening press the MENU button copy TOT New he order of that closest to j j ened ned press the multi erent face the degree of softening hat shown in step 3 a new edited copy is Copies created with the skin so recognized by the amp icon displ iW Note on Skin Softening ftening function can be ayed in playback mode Depending
165. upon the direction in which faces are looking or the brightness of faces the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces or the skin softening function may not perform as expected More Information 98 See Image Sound File and Folder Nam es QA 146 for more information Pm Small Picture Reducing Image Size Create a small copy of the current image This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e mail attachments The mi 640x480 d 320x240 and L1 160x120 sizes are available Small copies are saved as separate files with a compression ratio of 1 16 1 Select the desired image in full frame playback mode LA 70 or thumbnail playback mode LL 72 and press the MENU button The playback menu is displayed Use the multi selector to choose Fg Small picture and press the button Choose the desired copy size and press the 09 button Choose Yes and press the button A new small copy is created To exit without saving the copy choose No and press the 69 button The copy is displayed with a gray frame More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information Meietr com Playback menu x 1 Rotate image Ma Small picture amp Voice memo EH Copy Small picture Ca 320x240 El 160x120 sabe bunip3 Create small picture file 99 Image Editing 2 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy
166. using amp j subject tracking mode LQ 67 press the MENU button QA 9 and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings 9 10 e Press the MENU button to exit the menu Image mode Choose the image mode combination of image size and compression rate at which images are saved CL1 37 Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes Autofocus mode Set Autofocus mode L1 48 used for subject racking mode the default setting is Full time AF When using subject tracking mode while set to Full time AF the camera continuously focuses once a subject is registered for subject tracking until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus The sound of lens drive movement can be heard Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting in auto mode The autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Face priority tracking When On is selected default setting if the camera detects a subject s face that subject is automatically registered as the subject to be tracked and subject tracking begins tracking that subject v Notes on Face Priority Tracking Only one subject can be tracked If the camera detects multiple faces at the same time the face closest to the center of the frame is tr
167. vies AVI and movies Small les ellas mame Voice memos WAV mall copies voice memo SSCN attachment included Cropped copies voice memo z 3 ically i Bdachmmentinclided RSCN File number assigned automatically in ascending order starting with 0001 Quick retouch copies D Lighting copies and Skin softening copies voice memo attachment included FSCN e Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by an identifier P plus a three digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode e g 101P 001 CL162 and NIKON for all other images e g 100NIKON When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999 a new folder will be created File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001 Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the image to which the voice memo is attached Files copied using Copy Selected images are copied to the current folder where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory Copy gt All images copies all folders from the source medium file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium MA 93 Asingle folder can hold up to 200 images if the current folder already contains 200 images a new folder named by adding one to the current folder name will be cre
168. with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting A 122 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uononpoanul uononpoau The Camera Body Lens cover closed Zoom control 25 W wide T tele E thumbnail playback Q playback zoom help B Shutter release button 11 26 Pow
169. y Use when taking pictures under overcast skies amp Flash Use with the flash re The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor A 6 However when Auto is selected no icon is displayed m Notes on White Balance There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously QA 49 for more information e At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off QA 30 Buljooyus uo aow 39 Bunooys uo 310W 40 Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent for example to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting 1 2 5 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting Display the shooting menu LA 36 use the multi selector to choose PRE Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the 6 button The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance Choose Measure To apply the most recently measured white balance value choose Cancel and press the 69 butt
170. yed Press the multi selector A or V to choose a playback mode To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes press the gt button Press the button The camera enters the selected playback mode peqKe d uo aso 77 peqe d uo 310W 78 Images and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting When M auto sort mode is selected images and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted EET Landscape PA Dusk to dawn WB Movie Efi Retouched copies In full frame playback mode images of the same category can be played back CO 70 and edited A 94 When the MENU button is pressed the auto sort menu LA 80 is displayed and images in the same category can be selected for viewing in a slide show or applying print order or protection settings Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode 1 Press the P button in playback mode press the multi selector or V to select M and press the 09 button A list of categories is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A V lt or P to select a desired category For information about categories see Auto Sort Mode Categories QA 79 For information about operating the auto sort mode screen see Operations in Auto Sort Mode A 80 Portraits Press the K button to display an image in the selected p ay 9 15 11 2010 15 30
171. yed in auto sort mode the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer Up to 999 images and movies in total can be added to each category If the desired category already contains 999 images or movies in total new images or movies cannot be added Camera is off Battery is exhausted USB cable is not correctly connected Camera is not recognized by the computer Nikon Transfer 2 does not start Confirm system requirements when camera is connected Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically For more information on Nikon Transfer 2 refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2 With some PictBridge compatible printers the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu Set the Charge by computer option to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer xepu pue sa3oN eoruu2a The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer 156 Meis qsom Problem e Memory card contains no images Replace the Images to be printed are not memory card displayed e Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations even when printing from a PictBridge compatible printer e The printer does not support the paper sizes 116 specified
172. ze 1280 x 720 pixels ke HD 720p 1280 x 720 default setting KE VGA 640 x 480 Etfi QVGA 320 x 240 Image size 640 x 480 pixels Image size 320 x 240 pixels e The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Option Memory card 4 GB 2 v HD 720p 1280 x 720 20 min KE VGA 640 x 480 45 min BIE QVGA 320 x 240 1 h 50 min All figures are approximate The maximum movie length may vary by make of memory card 1 The maximum length for a single movie is four seconds 2 The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names A 146 for more information Autofocus Mode Recording Movies Switch to shooting mode gt MENU gt It Movie menu A 103 gt Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movi Option Single AF default setting Full time AF e mode Description Focus is locked when the movie record button is pressed to start recording Select this op and the subje Camera focus Select this op ion when the distance between the camera ct will remain fairly consistent es continuously ion when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording Us

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