Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
Page 2: Trademark Information
• SDXC, SDHC, and SD 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.
Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index...
Page 4: For Your Safety
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.
Page 5 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.
Page 6 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.
Page 7: Notices
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.
Page 8: Notice For Customers In Canada
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 Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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 Basic Operations... 6 The A (Shooting Mode) Button...6 The c (Playback) Button...6 The b (e Movie-record) Button...6 Shutter-release Button ...7...
Page 10 Table of Contents Deleting Unwanted Pictures ...33 Using the Basic Shooting Functions ...34 m Flash Mode ...34 n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...36 p Macro Mode ...38 o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation...39 More on Shooting ... 40 Selecting a Shooting Mode ...40 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting ...42 A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size)...43...
Page 11 Playback Options ...98 Setting the Picture Rating...99 Playing Back Pictures by Rating ...99 b Enjoying Slide Show... 100 d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)... 101 Protecting One Picture... 101 Protecting Multiple Pictures ... 102 Removing Protection from Pictures... 102 a Creating a DPOF Print Order... 103 Creating a Print Order for One Picture ...
Page 12 Table of Contents Connecting to a Printer... 140 Connecting the Camera to a Printer... 141 Printing Pictures One at a Time ... 142 Printing Multiple Pictures ... 143 Basic Camera Setup ...146 Setup Menu... 146 Operating the Setup Menu ... 147 c Welcome Screen...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S4100 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.
Page 14: Information And Precautions
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.
Page 15 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.”...
Page 16: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button...30 Zoom control...29 f: Wide-angle ...29 g: Telephoto ...29 h: Thumbnail playback ...81 i: Playback zoom ...83 Power switch/power-on lamp ... 21, 26, 158 Lens cover closed Flash ...34 Self-timer lamp...36 AF-assist illuminator...156 Lens ...171, 187 Built-in microphone...
Page 17 Under the connector cover Monitor/touch panel ... 10, 27 b (e movie-record) button... 6, 126 Charge lamp... 19, 139 Flash lamp... 35 A (shooting mode) button...6, 40 c (playback) button ... 6, 32, 85 USB/audio/video output connector ...132, 135, 141 Tripod socket Speaker ...
Page 18: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button The c (Playback) Button The b (e Movie-record) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 40).
Page 19: Shutter-Release Button
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.
Page 20: Operating The Touch Panel
Operating the Touch Panel The monitor on the COOLPIX S4100 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the supplied stylus to operate the touch panel. Tapping Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to: Select icons or other controls...
Page 21: Using The Stylus
Using the Stylus Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option (A 71) or the paint option (A 112), that require more precision than using a finger. Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to the strap as shown. Notes on the Touch Panel •...
Page 22: Main Display Of The Monitor/Touch Panel And Basic Operations
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting (Information Display) Displayed information on the monitor varies depending on the camera settings or status. Shooting mode ... 26, 58, 74 Macro mode... 38 Zoom indicator... 29, 38 Focus indicator ... 30 AE/AF-L indicator ...
Page 23: Shooting (Operation Controls)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the tab to display the setting controls and shooting settings can be changed (A 14). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and the current camera settings.
Page 24: Playback (Information Display)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Playback (Information Display) The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently displayed and camera status. • The displayed information vary depending on the picture played back and the current camera status. •...
Page 25: Playback (Operation Controls)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Playback (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the tab to display the setting controls and deleting or editing will be available (A 14). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the picture played back and the current camera settings.
Page 26: Operating The Tabs
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Operating the Tabs When in shooting or playback mode, use the setting controls to make shooting or playback settings. Display the controls by tapping the tab at the bottom, left and right sides of the monitor.
Page 27 Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting Shooting settings can be made. • The available setting items vary depending on the shooting mode (A 40). • Each icon also indicates the current setting. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Playback Pictures can be edited and deleted, and playback settings can be made.
Page 28: First Steps
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 18). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 )
Page 29: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A 21) 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 ).
Page 30: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.
Page 31 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About two hours and ten 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.
Page 32 EH-62G. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S4100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A 134, 161).
Page 33: Turning On And Off The Camera
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.
Page 34: Setting Display Language, Date And Time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 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).
Page 35 Tap the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Edit the date and time. Tap the desired field and A or B to edit the value. Tap I. The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the camera enters shooting mode.
Page 36: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 173). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
Page 37: Formatting Memory Cards
• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4100 (A 159). The Write Protect Switch When the memory card switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to or deleted from the memory card.
Page 38: Basic Photography And Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
Page 39: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.
Page 40: Step 2 Frame A Picture
Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF- assist illuminator, built-in microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
Page 41: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate to g. To zoom out so that the area visible in the frame increases, rotate to f. •...
Page 42: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 7), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 43: During Recording
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Page 44: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. b (e movie-record) button A (shooting mode) button The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Drag the current picture left or right to display the previous or next picture. Drag your finger quickly across half of the monitor or more to skip past the previous or next five pictures.
Page 45: Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Play back a picture to be deleted, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls (A 14), and tap c. Tap the desired delete option. Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame picture or movie (A 131). Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and delete them.
Page 46: Using The Basic Shooting Functions
Using the Basic Shooting Functions m Flash Mode Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m (1 ft.
Page 47 Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (c) or Lighting is Dim • Use of a tripod is recommended. • The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied. Note on Using the Flash When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
Page 48: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Using the Basic Shooting Functions n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 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.
Page 49 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. 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 down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.
Page 50: Macro Mode
Using the Basic Shooting Functions p Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft.
Page 51: Changing The Brightness Using Exposure Compensation
o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Tap the left tab to display the setting controls (A 14) and tap the exposure compensation icon.
Page 52: More On Shooting
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Following shooting modes can be selected. A Auto mode Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. The flash mode and macro mode settings can be changed, and other settings are available, such as the continuous setting or the “subject tracking”...
Page 53: Face Detection
Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes listed below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.
Page 54: Adjusting The A (Auto) Mode Setting
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting In A (auto) mode, the camera settings indicated below can be adjusted by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls. • Each icon also indicates the current setting. • Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item. •...
Page 55: Image Mode
A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M A Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Page 56: Number Of Exposures Remaining
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).
Page 57: Touch Shutter (Tapping The Monitor To Release The Shutter)
q Touch Shutter (Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor. • Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 2. Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch shooting) (A 42), then tap q (touch shutter).
Page 58 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting Notes on Touch Shutter • When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 54) enabled, or in Sports or Museum scene mode (A 58), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.
Page 59 Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter The touch shutter can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows. Shooting mode A (auto) mode (A 26), Sports, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food, Museum, Black and white copy, and Backlighting scene...
Page 60: Subject Tracking (Focusing On A Moving Subject)
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting In A (auto) mode (A 26), the touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take pictures of moving subjects.
Page 61 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter- 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 blink.
Page 62: Touch Af/Ae (Tapping The Monitor To Focus)
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting r Touch AF/AE (Tapping the Monitor to Focus) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Touch AF/AE. Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses.
Page 63 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus and exposure and press it all the way down to release the shutter. Note on Touch AF/AE When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not be in focus (A 31).
Page 64 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting Taking Pictures of Subjects with Which Autofocus may not Perform as Expected When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31), try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques. Switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) and select Touch AF/AE for the touch shooting setting.
Page 65: E Iso Sensitivity
E ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M E ISO sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Also, a higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject taken under the same brightness.
Page 66: C Continuous
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting C Continuous A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M C Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). 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 three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (at an Image mode setting of R 4320×3240).
Page 67: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 68: Preset Manual
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective 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 pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 69 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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.
Page 70: Shooting Suited To Scenes (Scene Mode)
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait e Night portrait f Party/indoor h Sunset i Dusk/dawn u Food l Museum A Draw o Backlighting Selecting a Scene Mode...
Page 71 Shooting Settings in Scene Mode The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below. Flash mode Self-timer (A 34) (A 36) 2, 5 – – – The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has selected (A 62).
Page 72 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Adjusting Scene Effect The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed in the scene modes listed below. Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode. b Portrait, e Night portrait, Z Beach, z Snow, j Night landscape, o Backlighting...
Page 73: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode from the list below when the shot is framed. • d: Auto (general shooting) • f: Landscape •...
Page 74 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 58). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •...
Page 75: Selecting A Scene Mode To Take Pictures (Features)
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 61) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • When the camera detects a human face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).
Page 76: Night Portrait O
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
Page 77 f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50). •...
Page 78 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • The default setting for flash mode is c Off. • Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture color.
Page 79 k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 38) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the zoom position.
Page 80 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) l 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. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).
Page 81 A Draw Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. See “Using the Draw Option” (A 71) for more information. o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind subject, throwing features or details into shadow.
Page 82 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release) three times at the default setting.
Page 83: Using The Draw Option
Using the Draw Option Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480. Press the A button in shooting mode and tap C.
Page 84: Shooting For A Panorama
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Press the A button in shooting mode and tap C. The scene mode selection screen is displayed.
Page 85 Take the next picture. Frame the next picture so that one-third of the frame overlaps the previous picture and press the shutter-release button. Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures have been taken to complete the scene. Tap H when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 3.
Page 86: Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses the face detection function to detect 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.
Page 87 Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles. • See “Notes on the Face Detection Function” (A 41) for more information. Notes on Skin Softening Function •...
Page 88: Changing The Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings The settings indicated below can be made by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls in smart portrait mode. • Each icon also indicates the current setting. •...
Page 89: Y Blink Proof
q Touch shutter Switch between the touch shutter (A 45) and touch AF/AE (A 50). Both are disabled when Smile timer is set to On (A 77). e Skin softening 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 picture.
Page 90: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Continuous (A 54) Flash mode Blink proof (A 77) Subject tracking Self-timer (A 48) Subject tracking Macro mode (A 48) Continuous Image mode (A 54) Continuous ISO sensitivity...
Page 91 Restricted Setting function Continuous (A 54) Digital zoom Subject tracking (A 48) Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode The restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 40). See the following pages for details on the functions available in each shooting mode: •...
Page 92: More On Playback
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode and display pictures that have been taken (A 32). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Select a picture View thumbnails Playback zoom Playback movies Set the picture...
Page 93: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Increase the number f (h) of pictures displayed Decrease the g (i)
Page 94 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Pictures with ratings (A 99) and protected pictures (A 101) are displayed with the icons shown at right. Movies are displayed as film frames. Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode •...
Page 95: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while picture display is enlarged.
Page 96 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pictures Taken with Face Detection or Pet Detection When rotating the zoom control to g (i) to zoom in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face detection (A 41) or pet detection (A 70) function, the picture is enlarged with the detected face at the center of the monitor except pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16, or the subject...
Page 97: Selecting Playback Mode
Selecting Playback Mode Following playback modes can be selected. c Playback mode Play back all pictures. Favorite pictures mode Play back pictures added to an album. Auto sort mode Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting.
Page 98: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been sorted to albums, favorite pictures mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific album. • Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and easier. •...
Page 99 Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures • An album can contain up to 200 pictures. • Movies cannot be added to albums. • If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the album icon turns yellow. • When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder (A 174) to which they were originally recorded (A 92).
Page 100: Viewing Pictures In An Album
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing Pictures in an Album Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in “h favorite pictures mode”. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, or pictures can be displayed as thumbnails.
Page 101: Removing Pictures From Albums
Removing Pictures from Albums To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. • Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 88), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and then tap h.
Page 102: Operations In Favorite Pictures Mode
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the album list screen shown in step 2 on page 88. Change the album icon Delete all pictures in the selected album Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode...
Page 103: Changing Icons Assigned To Albums
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album. Press the c button in playback mode and tap h. A list of albums is displayed. Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap K.
Page 104 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 174). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums.
Page 105: Image Searching In Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode When shooting pictures and movies, they are automatically sorted to one of the categories shown below. When “F (auto sort) mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Z Smile U Landscape O Pet portrait...
Page 106: Auto Sort Mode Categories
• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 167), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4100 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Page 107: Operations In Auto Sort Mode
Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available on the auto sort mode category list screen shown in step 2 on page 93. Delete all pictures in the selected category Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Description When the bottom tab is tapped to display the...
Page 108: Selecting Pictures Taken On A Specific Day (List By Date Mode)
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on a same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, and movies can be played back.
Page 109: Operations In List By Date Mode
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen shown in step 2 on page 96. Change the month Delete all pictures in the selected date Switch to another...
Page 110: Playback Options
Playback Options To adjust picture settings or edit pictures, tap the tab in full-frame playback mode to display the setting controls. • The controls available and monitor display vary depending upon the current picture and camera settings. • Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item. •...
Page 111: Setting The Picture Rating
Notes on the Rating • Each rating can be applied to a maximum of 999 pictures. • Rating cannot be applied to movies. • The ratings applied on the COOLPIX S4100 are not recognized by your computer. 15 15 15 05 05 05...
Page 112: Enjoying Slide Show
b Enjoying Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.” Tap the bottom tab in playback mode to display the setting controls, and tap b. Tap Start.
Page 113: Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)
d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 12) in playback mode. Protecting One Picture Select the desired picture to be protected in full-frame playback mode and tap the bottom tab.
Page 114: Protecting Multiple Pictures
d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) Protecting Multiple Pictures Multiple pictures can be protected at a time. Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 81), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap d. The monitor display switches to the Protect screen. Tap the desired pictures to be protected.
Page 115: Creating A Dpof Print Order
a Creating a DPOF Print Order When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. •...
Page 116 a Creating a DPOF Print Order Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooting date on the picture. Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the photo information (shutter speed and aperture value) on the picture.
Page 117: Creating A Print Order For Multiple Pictures
Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 81), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap a. The monitor display switches to the print order setting screen. Tap the desired pictures to print (up to 99) and tap A or B at the upper left in the monitor to specify the number of copies (up to nine) for each.
Page 118: Canceling Print Order
a Creating a DPOF Print Order Canceling Print Order • To remove a print marking from a picture, display a picture selected for printing in full-frame playback mode, follow the procedure in “Creating a Print Order for One Picture” (A 103), and tap “0” in step 3. •...
Page 119: Rotate Image
f Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which recorded pictures are displayed with playback. Still pictures can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
Page 120: E Voice Memo: Recording And Playback
E Voice Memo: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Select the desired picture from full-frame playback mode (A 80) and tap the bottom tab. Tap E. The screen for recording voice memos is displayed. Tap W to record a voice memo.
Page 121: Playing Voice Memos
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S4100 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 122: Editing Pictures
Notes on Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 43) of P 4224×2376 cannot be edited. • The editing functions of COOLPIX S4100 cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of digital cameras.
Page 123 Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be added. Quick retouch D-Lighting The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be Stretch added.
Page 124: Picture Editing
Picture Editing U Paint Draw on pictures or decorate them. Shooting date decoration can also be added. Painted copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap U.
Page 125 Tap Yes. A new, painted copy is created. Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 43) of M 2048×1536 or larger are saved at a size of 2048 × 1536 and pictures taken at N 1024×768 or O 640×480 are saved at a size of 640 ×...
Page 126 Picture Editing Add Decorations Tap K to add a decoration. To change the decoration type or size, tap the bottom tab to display the screen shown at right. • Decoration type can be selected from 14 types. • Tap the decoration size slider to select the decoration size.
Page 127: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
k 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 stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 128: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast
Picture Editing I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 129: P Stretch: Stretching Pictures
P Stretch: Stretching Pictures Stretch pictures horizontally. Stretched copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M. The retouch menu is displayed. Tap P.
Page 130: O Perspective Control: Adjusting A Sense Of Perspective
Picture Editing O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective Adjust the sense of perspective in the picture taken in landscape orientation. Copies created with the perspective control function are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 131: Filter Effects (Digital Filter)
i Filter Effects (Digital Filter) Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye, or Miniature effect. New copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 132 Picture Editing Type Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect A confirmation screen for saving the edited copy is displayed. Tap J to return to the retouch menu without making any changes. Tap Yes in the confirmation dialog. A new, edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, tap No.
Page 133: Glamour Retouch
j Glamour Retouch Glamour retouch can be used to soften the skin tone of faces detected in a picture and make the faces look smaller with larger eyes. New copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 134 Picture Editing Tap Yes. A new, edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, tap No. Copies created using the glamour retouch function can be recognized by the j icon displayed in playback mode. Notes on Glamour Retouch •...
Page 135: Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures
g Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available.
Page 136: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
Picture Editing o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is displayed with playback zoom (A 83) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) to zoom in on the image.
Page 137: Image Size
Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a gray frame is displayed around the picture, and the small picture icon mode.
Page 138: Movie Recording And Playback
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or 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 129).
Page 139 Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 173). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • When Electronic VR is set to Auto in the setup menu, the angle of view (the area captured in the recorded movie) is smaller than when taking still pictures.
Page 140: Changing The Movie Recording Settings
Recording Movies Changing the Movie Recording Settings The movie settings described below can be made. Apply the settings before starting movie recording. D Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. n Movie AF mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies. Y Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.
Page 141: Movie Af Mode
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Option N HD 720p (1280×720) y VGA (640×480) z QVGA (320×240) All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card. N HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected when recording in the internal memory. The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is enough free space on the memory card for a longer movie.
Page 142: Y Wind Noise Reduction
Recording Movies Y Wind Noise Reduction In the shooting screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 14) M Y Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Option o On p Off (default setting) Description Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the microphone.
Page 143: Movie Playback
Tap S to end movie playback and return to full-frame playback mode. Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4100 cannot be played back. Deleting Movie See “Deleting Unwanted Pictures” (A 33) for more information. Description Tap U to rewind movie one frame.
Page 144: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures full-frame or in a slide show, or to play back movies, on a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.
Page 145 Operations with TV Connection While pictures are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next picture can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. When the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by holding your finger on the camera monitor and removing it after about one second.
Page 146: Connecting To A Computer
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • 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.
Page 147: Transferring Images From A Camera To A Computer
(A 139, 161). • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (A 172) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4100 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.
Page 148 Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K S4100 screen. • Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK.
Page 149: Disconnecting The Camera
When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 138). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
Page 150 ViewNX 2. Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu. For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2 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.
Page 151: Charging While Connecting To A Computer
• When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.
Page 152: Connecting To A Printer
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4100 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.
Page 153: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 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.
Page 154: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 141), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. Tap B or C to choose the desired picture and tap I. Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 9-thumbnail display.
Page 155: Printing Multiple Pictures
Tap the desired paper size. Tap B or C to display additional options. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Tap Start print. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Page 156: Dpof Printing
Connecting to a Printer Tap the desired paper size. Tap B or C to display additional options. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size option. Tap Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing. Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
Page 157: Paper Size
Print all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown at right is displayed, tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu. DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print order option (A 103).
Page 158: Basic Camera Setup
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. Time zone and date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Set the options for items displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback, the image review settings, and the monitor brightness.
Page 159: Operating The Setup Menu
Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with shooting using the face detection function. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. Firmware version Display camera firmware version.
Page 160: Welcome Screen
Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M c Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen.
Page 161: Time Zone And Date
d Time Zone and Date Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Tap the items on the displayed screen to set the date and time.
Page 162 Setup Menu Tap o. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Tap E or F to choose the travel destination time zone and tap I. If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour.
Page 163 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, –8 Vancouver...
Page 164: Monitor Settings
Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Shooting Select whether or not to display a reference frame or grid in the monitor during shooting.
Page 165: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)
f Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M f Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 106).
Page 166: Electronic Vr
Setup Menu w Electronic VR Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M w Electronic VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting. Auto When taking still pictures, electronic VR is enabled when R (A 10) is displayed in the monitor and all of the conditions below are met.
Page 167: U Motion Detection
U Motion Detection Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects the subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Page 168: Af Assist
Setup Menu h AF Assist Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.
Page 169: Sound Settings
i Sound Settings Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M i 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.
Page 170: Auto Off
Setup Menu k Auto Off Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode (A 21) to save power.
Page 171: L/M Format Memory/Format Card
• 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 cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4100. Setup Menu Format memory...
Page 172: Language
Setup Menu n Language Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Language Choose one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian...
Page 173: Charge By Computer
V Charge by Computer Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M V 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 (A 139). 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.
Page 174: Blink Warning
Setup Menu d Blink Warning Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection (A 41) in the following modes. •...
Page 175 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Enlarge the detected g (i) face that blinked...
Page 176: Reset All
Setup Menu p Reset All Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 34) Self-timer (A 36) Macro mode (A 38) Exposure compensation (A 39)
Page 177 Movie Option Movie options (A 128) Movie AF mode (A 129) Wind noise reduction (A 130) Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A 148) Shooting (A 152) Playback (A 152) Image review (A 152) Brightness (A 152) Print date (A 153) Electronic VR (A 154) Motion detection (A 155) AF assist (A 156)
Page 178 Setup Menu Others Option Paper size (A 142, 143) Frame interval for slide show (A 100) Slide show effects (A 100) • Selecting Reset also clears the current file number (A 174) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 33) before selecting Reset.
Page 179: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Tap the desired option from the copy screen. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
Page 180: Firmware Version
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 174) for more information. r Firmware Version Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S4100 Ver.x . x...
Page 181: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Page 182: The Battery
• When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S4100 using the Charging AC adapter EH-69P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Page 183: Cleaning
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Maximizing Camera Life and Performance...
Page 184: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Battery charger AC adapter USB cable Audio/video cable 1 Supplied with the camera at the time of purchase (➝ page 3 of the Quick Start Guide). 2 When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.
Page 185: Approved Memory Cards
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.
Page 186: Image/Sound File And Folder Names
• Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A 72) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.
Page 187: Error Messages
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Clock not set. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Battery temperature is Battery temperature high.
Page 188 Be sure to tap No and Memory card has not been make copies of any formatted for use in pictures which need to be COOLPIX S4100. kept before formatting the memory card. Tap Yes to format the memory card. • Choose smaller image •...
Page 189 Display A voice memo cannot be Sound file cannot be attached to this file saved. One or more portrait A blink was detected subjects may have blinked in the picture just when the picture was taken. taken. Cannot edit selected Image cannot be picture.
Page 190 Ratings cannot be applied Select still pictures for to a movie. rating. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, Lens error. contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Error occurred during Turn camera off and communication with reconnect cable.
Page 191 Display Specified size of paper is Printer error: check not loaded in printer. paper Paper has jammed in Printer error: paper printer. No paper is loaded in Printer error: out of printer. paper Ink error. Printer error: check ink Running out of ink or ink Printer error: out of ink cartridge is empty.
Page 192: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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.
Page 193 Problem Monitor is hard to read. Date and time of recording are not correct. No indicators displayed in monitor. Print date not available. Date not appearing on pictures even when Print date is enabled. Time zone and date setting screen appears when the camera is turned on.
Page 194 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 recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Page 195 Problem Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light up. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image.
Page 196 Troubleshooting Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in movies. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to b (auto with red-eye reduction). Skin tones are not softened. Saving images takes time. Cause/Solution When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may become somewhat “grainy”...
Page 197 Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S4100 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX S4100 may not be enlarged.
Page 198 • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Confirm system requirements. • 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.
Page 199: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.0 million Image sensor Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.6–23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.2–6.5...
Page 200 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life (EN-EL19) Tripod socket...
Page 201 Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 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. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Page 202: Supported Standards
Specifications Supported Standards • 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 pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory card.
Page 203: Index
Index Symbols A Auto mode 26 C Scene mode 58 F Smart portrait mode 74 c Playback mode 32 h Favorite pictures mode 86 F Auto sort mode 93 C List by date mode 96 z Setup menu 146 g (Telephoto) 4 f (Wide-angle) 4 i Playback zoom 4, 83 h Thumbnail playback 4, 81...
Page 204 Movie-record button 6 Multi-shot 16 54 Museum l 68 Night landscape j 66 Night portrait e 64 Nikon Transfer 2 134, 135 Number of exposures remaining 26, 44 Optional accessories 172 Paint 112 Panorama assist p 69, 72 Panorama Maker 5 134, 138...
Page 205 Paper size 142, 143 Party/indoor f 65 Perspective control 118 Pet portrait O 70 PictBridge 140, 190 Playback 32, 80, 81, 83, 109, 131, 152 Playback mode 85 Portrait b 63 Power 21, 22, 26 Power switch/power-on lamp 4, 21, 26 Preset manual 56 Press halfway 7 Print 142, 143...
Page 206 Index White balance 55 Wind noise reduction 130 Zoom 29 Zoom control 4, 29...
Page 208 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. YP1A02(11) 6MM01011-02...

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Operations in List by Date Mode

Editing Pictures

1 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

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