Nikon COOLPIX S8100 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

For Your Safety

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.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

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 removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

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.

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.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

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.

For Your Safety

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:

• Before replacing the battery, turn

the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately). To charge the battery with the camera, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH68P (AR) (supplied) or the Charge by computer function.

• 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 break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat. Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this 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 Nikonauthorized 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 to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

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.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’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.

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.

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.

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

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 equipment 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 in a 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.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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 cables 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 numérique de la classe B est conforme à 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 this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• 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 to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices .......................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Main Features of the Operation Controls...................................................................................... 8

Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................10

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................11

The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................13

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time ................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................20

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................25

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images...................................................................................28

Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)....................................................................................................28

Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................29

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Raising and Lowering the Flash..................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................31

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................33

Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer ...........................................................................................34

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................36

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue .............................37

Operating the Creative Slider.......................................................................................................................38

Adjusting Exposure Compensation.........................................................................................................41

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More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................42

Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................42

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...........................................................43

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................44

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................46

Metering....................................................................................................................................................................48

ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................................................................................49

AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................50

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................54

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................55

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............56

Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....................58

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................68

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)......................................................70

Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings.........................................................................................72

Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)...........................................................................73

Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings .............................................................................75

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ...................................................78

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................80

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................80

Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information..................................................................82

Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence).....................83

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................85

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................87

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................88

Playing Back Images by Category..................................................................................................90

Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode)...................................................................92

Adding Images to an Album........................................................................................................................92

Viewing Images in an Album.......................................................................................................................94

Removing Images From an Album ..........................................................................................................95

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................96

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................96

Changing the Album Icons ...........................................................................................................................97

Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................100

Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................100

Operations in Auto Sort Mode.................................................................................................................103

Auto Sort Menu .................................................................................................................................................103

Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) ..................................................................................... 104

Viewing Images in List by Date Mode.................................................................................................104

Operations in List by Date Mode............................................................................................................106

List by Date Menu ............................................................................................................................................106

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Playback Options: Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 107

a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order).......................................................................................109

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................113

d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................114

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................116

E Voice Memo....................................................................................................................................................117

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)..........................................119

C Sequence Display Options..................................................................................................................121

C Choose Key Picture .................................................................................................................................121

Editing Images..................................................................................................................................122

Editing Functions..............................................................................................................................122

Image Editing .....................................................................................................................................124

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................124

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................125

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones...........................................................................................126

g Small Picture: (Decreasing Image Size).......................................................................................127

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................128

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................129

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 129

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies...........................................................................131

Changing Movie Recording Settings...................................................................................................132

Movie of Movie Options (Normal Speed Movie Type)..............................................................134

Autofocus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................135

Wind Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................136

Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)...................................... 137

Changing HS Movie Settings (HS Movie Type)..............................................................................139

Movie Playback.................................................................................................................................. 140

Deleting Movies.................................................................................................................................................140

Editing Movies....................................................................................................................................141

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................143

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................143

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 145

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................145

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................146

Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................150

Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................................................151

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................152

Printing Images One at a Time.................................................................................................................153

Printing Multiple Images..............................................................................................................................154

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Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................157

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 157

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................159

Date...........................................................................................................................................................................160

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................163

Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time).........................................................................................165

Vibration Reduction ........................................................................................................................................166

Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................168

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................169

Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................................................169

Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................170

Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................171

Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................172

Language...............................................................................................................................................................173

TV Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................173

Charge by Computer......................................................................................................................................174

Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................175

Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................177

Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................179

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................180

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 180

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................182

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................182

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................183

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 183

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................184

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................185

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................186

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................191

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 198

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................201

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 202

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S8100 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:

Introduction

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual.

Notations

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• 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.

C 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 pictures 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.

Information and Precautions

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:

Introduction

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/

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-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR 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.

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,

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• 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

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon 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 with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, mov ies, 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 159). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

213

645

Flash raised

Zoom control..................................................25

f : wide.....................................................25

g : tele........................................................25

h : thumbnail playback...........85, 87

i : playback zoom..............................88

j : help......................................................55

2 Shutter-release button......................11, 26

Self-timer lamp...............................................33

AF-assist illuminator.................................169

4 Mode dial...........................................................42

Power switch/power-on lamp

.......................................................................17, 171

6 Microphone (stereo) .....................117, 129

7 Flash .....................................................................30

8 Speaker..................................................118, 140

9 Lens .........................................................182, 198

10 Lens cover

Parts of the Camera

124

1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23

2 Rotary multi selector.....................................9

3 c (playback) button....................8, 28, 80

Charge lamp.........................................15, 150

Flash lamp.........................................................32

5 b (movie-record) button ...............8, 129

6 Tripod socket................................................199

7 d button......10, 43, 90, 108, 133, 158

8 l (delete) button................... 29, 118, 140

9 Cover latch................................................12, 20

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................12, 20

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16 17 18 1915

11 k (apply selection) button......................9

12 Eyelet for camera strap.............................11

13 HDMI mini connector..............................143

14 HDMI connector cover...........................143

USB/audio/video output connector

................................................. 14, 143, 146, 152

16 Connector cover........... 14, 143, 146, 152

17 Battery latch.............................................12, 13

18 Battery chamber...........................................12

19 Memory card slot......................................... 20

Parts of the Camera

10102

1 m0 0 s

9 99

9 99 9

1 m0 0 s

9 99

1 60 0

F 3.5

+1.0

1 /2 5 0

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 163).

Shooting

34 33

22232425

1 2 3

28 27

+1.0

1600

1/250

9999

999

1 Shooting mode*....................22, 55, 70, 73

2 Macro mode ....................................................36

3 Zoom indicator ......................................25, 36

4 Focus indicator...............................................26

5 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................69

6 Flash mode.......................................................30

7 Battery level indicator................................22

8 Vibration reduction icon...............23, 166

9 Motion detection icon............................168

10 Wind noise reduction..............................136

11 “Date not set” indicator...............160, 186

12 Travel destination icon...........................160

13 Date imprint..................................................165

14 Movie type.....................................................134

15 HS movie type.............................................139

16 Image mode....................................................44

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(b) Movie length..............................129, 135

* The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.

(still images)..............................................22

F3.5

19 18

18 19 20 21 22 23

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

7 8

91110 12

999

1m00s 1m00s

Internal memory indicator..................... 23

Aperture............................................................. 26

Shutter speed.................................................26

Focus area (auto)...................................26, 50

Focus area (for manual or center) .....50

Focus area (face detection)............26, 50

Focus area

(subject tracking mode)...........................70

Center-weighted metering area ........ 48

ISO sensitivity...........................................31, 49

Exposure compensation value.....40, 41

Vividness............................................................ 40

Hue........................................................................40

White balance................................................ 46

Continuous shooting mode ................. 73

Self-timer/smile timer ........................33, 34

Backlighting (HDR)...................................... 60

Still image capture

(movie recording) .....................................131

Playback

1 m0 0 s

9 99 / 9 9 9

1 m0 0 s

9 99 9 / 99 9 9

9 99 9 . JP G

9 99 / 9 9 9

1 5/ 1 1 /2 0 10 12 : 0 0

Parts of the Camera

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1 2 5

15/11/2010 12:00

9999.JPG

17 16

19 18

14 13

999/ 999

1112

8 9

999/ 999

9999/9999

1m00s

1 Date of recording .........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Protect icon...................................................114

4 Sequence display..................................83, 86

5 Volume indicator ............................118, 140

Album icon in favorite pictures mode

..................................................................................94

Category icon in auto sort mode1

...............................................................................100

7 Battery level indicator................................22

8 Movie type2 ..................................................134

9 Image mode2 ......................................44, 131

11 Internal memory indicator..................... 28

Sequence playback guide......................83

Movie playback guide............................ 140

13 Skin softening icon...................................126

14 Print set icon................................................109

15 Small picture icon..................................... 127

16 D-Lighting icon.......................................... 125

17 Quick retouch icon...................................124

18 Voice memo indicator............................ 118

19 File number and type............................. 185

(a) Current frame number/

total number of frames....................28

(b) Movie length........................................140

The icon for the selected album or 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.

Main Features of the Operation Controls

1 2

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Control Name Function

1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (A 17)

Shooting mode: changes the shooting mode (A 42)

2 Mode dial

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

Shooting mode: rotate to g (i) to zoom in; rotate to f (h) to zoom out (A 25)

3 Zoom control

Playback mode: rotate to g (i) to magnify (A 88); rotate to f (h) to display thumbnail or calendar (A 85, 87)

Shutter-release

button

Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26)

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

Movie-record

6 Playback button

7 d button

button

Shooting mode: starts and stops movie recording (A 129)

Playback 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 (A 28, 80, 140)

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

Turns the menu on and off (A 10, 43, 90, 108, 133, or

158)

Main Features of the Operation Controls

Control Name Function

Shooting mode: deletes the last image captured (A29)

8 Delete button

Rotary multi selector (up)

Rotary multi

selector (left)

Rotary multi

selector (down)

Rotary multi

selector (right)

Rotary multi

selector (rotate)

Playback mode: deletes images or voice memo (A 29, 118, or 140)

Shooting mode: displays the m (flash mode) menu (A 30)

Playback mode: selects the previous image

During menu display: moves the highlight up

Shooting mode: displays the n (self-timer)/smile timer menu (A 33, 34)

Playback mode: selects the previous image

During menu display: moves the highlight left/ returns to the previous screen

Shooting mode: displays the p (macro mode) menu (A 36)

Playback mode: selects the next image

During menu display: moves the highlight down

Shooting mode: displays creative slider (A 38), displays the o (exposure compensation) setting screen (A 41)

Playback mode: selects the next image

During menu display: moves the highlight right/ proceeds to next screen (applies selection)

Playback mode: selects the previous or next image

During menu display: moves the highlight

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Playback mode (full-frame playback): displays histogram and shooting information (except for movies)/returns to full-frame playback (A 82), displays individual images of a sequence (A 83),

Apply selection

button

plays back movies (A 140)

Playback mode (Zoom in/thumbnail display): switches to full-frame playback (A 85, 88)

During menu display: applies selection (goes to next screen)

Main Features of the Operation Controls

Using Camera Menus

Press the d button (A 8) to display the menu for the selected mode.

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Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus.

Tab for the menus available in the current shooting mode/ tab for playback mode menu

Tab for movie menu (during shooting mode)/playback menu (during playback mode)

Tab for displaying the setup menu

K is displayed when previous menu items are available

Continuous

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Exit

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

1 Press the d button.

2 Press the rotary multi selector

H or I to choose an item, and then press K or the k button.

Items can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector (A 9).

To change tabs, press J (A 11).

Rotary multi

3 Press H or I to choose an item and press the

k button.

The setting is applied.

4 When setting is finished, press the d button.

The camera exits the menu display.

selector

Continuous

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Exit

Continuous

Autofocus mode

Exit

Autofocus mode

Single AF

Full-time AF

Exit

Main Features of the Operation Controls

Switching Between Tabs

Continuous

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Exit

Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab

Continuous

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Exit

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K

Set up

Welcome screen

Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction

Motion detection

Exit

The selected menu is displayed

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.

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Press halfway to set focus

and exposure

Attaching the Camera Strap

Press the rest of the way

down to take a picture

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Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low

(A 14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

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cover.

2 Insert the supplied battery.

Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).

When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

Battery chamber

B 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.

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 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 (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• The battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 181), before use.

• 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.

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 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.

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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

region in which the camera was purchased.

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 (A 12).

Do not turn the camera on.

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the 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.

USB cable

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 and 50 minutes 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 Description

Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.

Off

Flickers (green)

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.

• 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).

• 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.

Charging the Battery

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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• The Ch arging AC A dapter EH-68P is f or use only with compatible devices . Do not use with anoth er 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” (A 181), before use.

• The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other

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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 turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of USB-AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Source

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 183) 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-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S8100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (A 145, 174).

• The EN-EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; A 183).

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 will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the 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.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in

playback mode (A 28).

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C 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, the following operations will turn the monitor back on.

- Pressing the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (movie-record) button

- Rotating the mode dial

• 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 (A 171) in the setup menu (A 157).

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and the 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

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monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2 Use the rotary multi selector to

choose the desired language and press the k button.

Rotary multi

selector

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

To cancel setting the date and time, press H or I to select No.

4 Press J or K to choose your home time zone

(A 162) and press the k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 4.

When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.

Date

Set time and date?

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