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...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... Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 28 Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)...28 Deleting Unwanted Images...29 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 32 Macro Mode...33 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 34 vii
...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... Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 28 Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)...28 Deleting Unwanted Images...29 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 32 Macro Mode...33 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 34 vii
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... Hue) ...39 Metering ...41 Continuous ...42 ISO Sensitivity ...43 Color Options...44 AF Area Mode ...45 Autofocus Mode ...48 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 49 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 51 Selecting a Scene Mode...51 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected... for a Panorama...62 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode 64 Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings 66 Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode 67 Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings 69 More on Playback...70 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode 70 Displaying the Histogram and...
... Hue) ...39 Metering ...41 Continuous ...42 ISO Sensitivity ...43 Color Options...44 AF Area Mode ...45 Autofocus Mode ...48 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 49 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 51 Selecting a Scene Mode...51 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected... for a Panorama...62 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode 64 Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings 66 Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode 67 Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings 69 More on Playback...70 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode 70 Displaying the Histogram and...
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Table of Contents Playback Options: Playback Menu 83 a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order 84 b Slide Show...87 d Protect ...88 f Rotate Image...90 E Voice Memo...91 h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 93 ... Skin Tones 98 g Small Picture: (Reducing Image Size 99 a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy...100 Movie Recording and Playback 101 Recording Movies ...101 Changing Movie Recording Settings 103 Movie Options ...104 Autofocus Mode...105 Movie Playback ...106 Deleting Movies...106 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 107 Connecting to a TV...107 Connecting...
Table of Contents Playback Options: Playback Menu 83 a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order 84 b Slide Show...87 d Protect ...88 f Rotate Image...90 E Voice Memo...91 h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 93 ... Skin Tones 98 g Small Picture: (Reducing Image Size 99 a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy...100 Movie Recording and Playback 101 Recording Movies ...101 Changing Movie Recording Settings 103 Movie Options ...104 Autofocus Mode...105 Movie Playback ...106 Deleting Movies...106 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 107 Connecting to a TV...107 Connecting...
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... Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time 128 Vibration Reduction ...129 Motion Detection ...130 AF Assist...131 Digital Zoom ...131 Sound Settings...132 Auto Off ...133 Format Memory/Format Card ...134 Language...135 Video Mode ...135 Charge by Computer...136 Blink Warning ...137 Reset All ...139 Firmware ...
... Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time 128 Vibration Reduction ...129 Motion Detection ...130 AF Assist...131 Digital Zoom ...131 Sound Settings...132 Auto Off ...133 Format Memory/Format Card ...134 Language...135 Video Mode ...135 Charge by Computer...136 Blink Warning ...137 Reset All ...139 Firmware ...
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... used: This icon marks cautions, B information that may be more A information is referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 digital camera. Notations • Secure Digital (SD) memory card and SDHC memory card are sometimes omitted from actual...
... used: This icon marks cautions, B information that may be more A information is referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 digital camera. Notations • Secure Digital (SD) memory card and SDHC memory card are sometimes omitted from actual...
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... tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 122). Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards...
... tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 122). Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards...
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... balance mode 39 31 Continuous shooting mode 42 32 Self-timer indicator 32 16 Internal memory indicator 23 6 * The icon displayed varies with current camera settings). Shooting 4 5 32 10 2 1 23 6 31 30 7 8 9 10 11 29 24 28 27 26 25 +1.0 1 6 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.7 999 12 13 14 23 ... 63 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 22 8 Vibration reduction icon 23, 129 9 Motion detection icon 23, 130 10 "Date not set" indicator 123, 147 11 Travel destination icon 123 12 Date imprint 128 13 Movie options 104 14 Image mode 37 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction...
... balance mode 39 31 Continuous shooting mode 42 32 Self-timer indicator 32 16 Internal memory indicator 23 6 * The icon displayed varies with current camera settings). Shooting 4 5 32 10 2 1 23 6 31 30 7 8 9 10 11 29 24 28 27 26 25 +1.0 1 6 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.7 999 12 13 14 23 ... 63 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 22 8 Vibration reduction icon 23, 129 9 Motion detection icon 23, 130 10 "Date not set" indicator 123, 147 11 Travel destination icon 123 12 Date imprint 128 13 Movie options 104 14 Image mode 37 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction...
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... length 106 10 Internal memory indicator 28 11 Movie playback indicator 106 12 List by date guide 81 13 Skin softening icon 98 14 Print set icon 84 15 Small picture icon 99 16 D-Lighting icon 97 17 Quick retouch icon 96 18 Voice memo indicator 92 19 File number and... type 146 1 The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed. 2 The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of the Camera Introduction Playback 17 16 15 1 23 4 15/11/2010 12:00 19 9 9 9 9 . Parts of shooting...
... length 106 10 Internal memory indicator 28 11 Movie playback indicator 106 12 List by date guide 81 13 Skin softening icon 98 14 Print set icon 84 15 Small picture icon 99 16 D-Lighting icon 97 17 Quick retouch icon 96 18 Voice memo indicator 92 19 File number and... type 146 1 The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed. 2 The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of the Camera Introduction Playback 17 16 15 1 23 4 15/11/2010 12:00 19 9 9 9 9 . Parts of shooting...
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... p (macro mode) menu (A 33) Playback mode: selects next images Multi selector (right) During menu display: moves the highlight down Shooting mode: displays the o (exposure compensation) setting screen (A 34) Playback mode: selects next images During menu display: moves the highlight right/ proceeds to next screen (applies selection) Playback mode (Full-frame playback...
... p (macro mode) menu (A 33) Playback mode: selects next images Multi selector (right) During menu display: moves the highlight down Shooting mode: displays the o (exposure compensation) setting screen (A 34) Playback mode: selects next images During menu display: moves the highlight right/ proceeds to next screen (applies selection) Playback mode (Full-frame playback...
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... an item, and then press K or the k button. To change tabs, press J (A 11). Exit Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit 4 When setting is applied. The setting is finished, press the d button. Tab for the menus available in the current shooting/ playback mode Tab for displaying the movie menu (during shooting...
... an item, and then press K or the k button. To change tabs, press J (A 11). Exit Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit 4 When setting is applied. The setting is finished, press the d button. Tab for the menus available in the current shooting/ playback mode Tab for displaying the movie menu (during shooting...
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... and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Do not use force when pressing the ...Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Set up Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection Exit Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab Press the multi ...
... and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Do not use force when pressing the ...Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Set up Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection Exit Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab Press the multi ...
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...-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button • In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default setting). • The time allowed to turn on lamp will blink. Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to elapse before the camera...
...-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button • In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default setting). • The time allowed to turn on lamp will blink. Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to elapse before the camera...
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... on , the language- Yes No Cancel London Casablanca D Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in step 4. selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to choose Yes and press the k button. The power-on lamp (green) will light..., and then the monitor will turn on the camera. Date Set time and date? Multi selector 3 Press H or I , J, or K to enable the daylight saving time function while...
... on , the language- Yes No Cancel London Casablanca D Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in step 4. selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to choose Yes and press the k button. The power-on lamp (green) will light..., and then the monitor will turn on the camera. Date Set time and date? Multi selector 3 Press H or I , J, or K to enable the daylight saving time function while...
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..., enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A 128) in the setup menu (A 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 (A 120) and follow the procedure described from step 5. •...; To change the time zone and daylight saving time settings, select Time zone from the Date option (A 123) in which the day, month, and year are displayed)). The clock starts. Day, month, and year...
..., enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A 128) in the setup menu (A 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 (A 120) and follow the procedure described from step 5. •...; To change the time zone and daylight saving time settings, select Time zone from the Date option (A 123) in which the day, month, and year are displayed)). The clock starts. Day, month, and year...
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...effects of camera shake. The combination of image quality (compression) and image size can be applied. • Press the d button to specify settings for movie recording (A 101, 9 104). Image mode The combination of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Movie options A movie ...option is displayed. Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be set by using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 126). • When...
...effects of camera shake. The combination of image quality (compression) and image size can be applied. • Press the d button to specify settings for movie recording (A 101, 9 104). Image mode The combination of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Movie options A movie ...option is displayed. Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be set by using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 126). • When...
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... • Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at the current image mode setting. Zoom out Zoom in Digital Zoom Optical Digital zoom zoom When the camera is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that the...
... • Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at the current image mode setting. Zoom out Zoom in Digital Zoom Optical Digital zoom zoom When the camera is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that the...
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..., the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. While the shutter-release button is in focus, the focus areas that the camera is pressed halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). When the subject is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. The camera...
..., the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. While the shutter-release button is in focus, the focus areas that the camera is pressed halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). When the subject is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. The camera...
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...flash mode can be canceled. Suited to choose the desired mode and press the k button. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is taken. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is displayed. 2 Press the ...multi selector H or I to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the multi selector m (flash mode). The flash mode menu is dim. When U (auto) is applied, D is ...
...flash mode can be canceled. Suited to choose the desired mode and press the k button. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is taken. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is displayed. 2 Press the ...multi selector H or I to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the multi selector m (flash mode). The flash mode menu is dim. When U (auto) is applied, D is ...
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...) when Off is selected for Blink proof (A 66) • s (subject tracking): W (off ) when On is selected for more information. The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is taken. Pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the... images to which noise reduction is recommended to reduce red-eye before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. C The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode (A 35). • A (auto): U (auto) • Scene: varies with certain functions. C Red-eye ...
...) when Off is selected for Blink proof (A 66) • s (subject tracking): W (off ) when On is selected for more information. The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is taken. Pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the... images to which noise reduction is recommended to reduce red-eye before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. C The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode (A 35). • A (auto): U (auto) • Scene: varies with certain functions. C Red-eye ...
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.... 2s (two seconds): Use to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector n (self-timer). Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to OFF. Self-timer If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the ...picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 Focus and exposure will be set to Off in the monitor. About one second before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 32 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.7 9 1 / 2 5 ...
.... 2s (two seconds): Use to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector n (self-timer). Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to OFF. Self-timer If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the ...picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 Focus and exposure will be set to Off in the monitor. About one second before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 32 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.7 9 1 / 2 5 ...