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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. •...
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Images Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index...

  • 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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
  • Page 5 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.
  • 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

    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.
  • Page 8 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...

  • 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 The Monitor...6 Main Features of the Operation Controls... 8 Common Menu Operations...10 Switching Between Tabs...11 The Shutter-release Button...11...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents More on Shooting ... 35 Selecting a Shooting Mode ...35 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...36 Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)...37 White Balance (Adjusting 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...
  • Page 11 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 Editing Images... 94 Editing Functions ...94 Image Editing ...96 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation...96 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ...97...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ...120 Setup Menu... 120 Welcome Screen ... 122 Date... 123 Monitor Settings... 126 Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) ... 128 Vibration Reduction ... 129 Motion Detection ... 130 AF Assist... 131 Digital Zoom ... 131 Sound Settings...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 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

    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.
  • 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 Lens cover closed Zoom control...25 f : wide...25 g : tele ...25 h : thumbnail playback... 72, 74 i : playback zoom ...75 j : help...51 Shutter-release button... 11, 26 Power switch/power-on lamp ...
  • Page 17 Monitor ...6, 23 Multi selector... 9 A (shooting mode) button ...8, 35 b (movie-record) button ...8, 101 Charge lamp ...15, 113 Flash lamp ...31 Tripod socket...159 d button...10, 36, 83, 103, 121 l (delete) button... 29, 92, 106 Cover latch...12, 20 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover...12, 20 15 16...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 126). Shooting 10 10 Shooting mode*...22, 51, 64, 67...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ...18 Time of recording...18 Protect icon ...88 Volume indicator ...92, 106 Category icon in auto sort mode Battery level indicator ...22 Movie options ...104 Image mode ...37 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames ...28 (b) Movie length...106 The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed.

  • Page 20: Main Features Of The Operation Controls

    Main Features of the Operation Controls Control Name Power switch Zoom control Shutter-release button Movie-record button Shooting mode button Playback button Function Turns the camera on and off (A 17) Shooting mode: rotate to g (i) to zoom in; rotate to f (h) to zoom out (A 25) Playback mode: rotate to g (i) to magnify (A 75);...
  • Page 21 Control Name d button Delete button Multi selector (up) Multi selector (left) Multi selector (down) Multi selector (right) Apply selection button Main Features of the Operation Controls Function Turns the menu on and off (A 10, 36, 83, 103, or 121) Shooting mode: deletes the last image captured (A 29)

  • Page 22: Common Menu Operations

    Main Features of the Operation Controls Common Menu Operations Press the d button (A 9) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus. Tab for the menus available in the current shooting/ playback mode Tab for displaying the movie menu (during shooting mode)

  • Page 23: Switching Between Tabs

    Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab 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.

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 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...

  • Page 25: Removing 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).

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.
  • Page 27 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About three hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.
  • Page 28 Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S5100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (A 108, 136). • The EN-EL10 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-63...

  • Page 29: 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.

  • Page 30: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    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. 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 31 Edit the date and time. Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed)). Edit the highlighted item: press H or I. Day, month, and year can be displayed in DMY, YMD, and MDY order.

  • Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; A 145). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically saved on the memory card and data saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.

  • Page 33: 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 S5100 (A 134). The Write Protect Switch When memory card switch is in the lock position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card.

  • Page 34: 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 taking 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. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

  • Page 35: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be saved on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be saved on the memory card.

  • Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 37: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. •...

  • Page 38: 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 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
  • Page 39 During Saving While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 40: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. The last image captured will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H or J to view the previous image. Press I or K to view the next image.

  • Page 41: Deleting Unwanted Images

    Deleting Unwanted Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting the image, press the d button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button. Current image: Only the current image or voice memo (A 92) is deleted.

  • Page 42: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-6.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-19 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.7-2.5 m (2 ft.
  • Page 43 Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    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 45: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). Press the multi selector p (macro mode).

  • Page 46: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, overall image brightness can be adjusted to make images brighter or darker. Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value.

  • Page 47: More On Shooting

    More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. Auto mode Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu (A 36). Scene mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

  • Page 48: Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved. This setting can be changed when using shooting modes other than A (auto) mode.

  • Page 49: Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

    Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.

  • Page 50: Number Of Exposures Remaining

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved differs depending on the composition of the image.

  • Page 51: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M 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 52: Preset Manual

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

  • Page 53: Metering

    Metering A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations. Center-weighted The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame.

  • Page 54: Continuous

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Continuous Change settings to Continuous 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 ten pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) (when Image mode is set to I 4000 ×...

  • Page 55: Iso Sensitivity

    Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 144) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be saved with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended. ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.

  • Page 56: Color Options

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Color Options A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white.

  • Page 57: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Face priority When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 47) for more information.
  • Page 58 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The focus area is always displayed at the center of the screen. Notes on AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting.

  • Page 59: Face Detection

    Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, which the camera automatically detects that face and focus on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations. • AF area mode (A 45) is set to Face priority •...

  • Page 60: Autofocus Mode

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Notes on Face Detection • If the camera is unable to detect any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto. •...

  • Page 61: 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 Flash mode Continuous (A 42) Image mode Continuous (A 42) White balance Color options (A 44) Metering Digital zoom (A 131) Continuous Self-timer (A 32) ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 42)
  • Page 62 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Restricted function Blink warning Continuous (A 42) Digital zoom Continuous (A 42) More Information See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 131) for more information. Setting When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is disabled.

  • Page 63: 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 o Backlighting p Panorama assist Selecting a Scene Mode...

  • Page 64: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

    Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector) scene mode, the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes: •...
  • Page 65 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 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 51). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •...

  • Page 66: Selecting A Scene Mode To Take Pictures (Features)

    Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 52) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30);...

  • Page 67: Night Portrait O

    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. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 68 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
  • Page 69 h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
  • Page 70 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
  • Page 71 u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
  • Page 72 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 73 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 62) for more information.

  • Page 74: 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. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 75: More Information

    Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 37) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.

  • Page 76: Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

    Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. Press the A button in shooting mode, press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the...
  • Page 77 Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 48) for more information. Notes on Skin Softening •...

  • Page 78: Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

    Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings While using F (smart portrait) mode (A 64), press the d button (A 9) and then set the following options in the smart portrait menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10). •...

  • Page 79: Focusing On A Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

    Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. By registering a subject, the camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a person’s face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking).
  • Page 80 Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) 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 81: Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings

    Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings While using s (subject tracking) mode (A 67), press the d button (A 9) and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10). •...

  • Page 82: More On Playback

    More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c (playback) button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display images that have been captured (A 28). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Function Select images Switch to thumbnail display/calendar display mode...

  • Page 83: Displaying The Histogram And Shooting Information

    Function Control Switch to shooting mode Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Images Image orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image (A 90) in the playback menu (A 83). Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the histogram and the shooting information (not possible with movies).

  • Page 84: Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 70) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode). The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Function Choose images Increase the...
  • Page 85 Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When images marked using Print set (A 84) or Protect (A 88) are selected, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Mode In auto sort mode (A 78), the current image’s category icon is displayed at the top-right of the monitor.

  • Page 86: Calendar Display

    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 72), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display. Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were captured. The dates on which images were captured are underlined in yellow.

  • Page 87: 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 70) enlarges display of the center portion of the current image. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations are available while image display is enlarged.
  • Page 88 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Images Captured with Face Detection When zooming in (playback zoom) on an image captured using the face detection (A 47) by rotating the zoom control to g (i), the image will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor (except images captured with Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 42)).

  • Page 89: Playing Back Images By Category

    Playing Back Images by Category The following playback modes can be selected. Playback Play back all images. Auto sort Play back images and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting. List by date Play back images captured on the selected date. Press the c button in playback mode.

  • Page 90: Finding Images In Auto Sort Mode

    Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Images and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, images and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Z Smile U Landscape D Movie...

  • Page 91: Auto Sort Mode Categories

    • Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 93), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S5100 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

  • Page 92: Operations In Auto Sort Mode

    Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen (A 78 step 2). Function Select a category Switch to full- frame playback Delete image Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Auto Sort Menu...

  • Page 93: Viewing Images By Date (List By Date)

    Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) In “C list by date mode”, images captured on the same date can be played back. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, shooting information can be displayed, image display can be enlarged, images can be edited, and movies can be played back.

  • Page 94: Operations In List By Date Mode

    Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen (A 81 step 2). Function Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete image View list by date menu Switch to another playback mode...

  • Page 95: Playback Options: Playback Menu

    Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. Skin softening Make facial skin tones softer.

  • Page 96: Print Set (Creating A Dpof Print Order)

    Playback Options: Playback Menu a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”...
  • Page 97 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all images in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all images in the print order.

  • Page 98: Date Imprint

    Playback Options: Playback Menu Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (A 161) printer that supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

  • Page 99: Slide Show

    b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.

  • Page 100: Protect

    Playback Options: Playback Menu d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See “Selecting Images” (A 89) for more information.

  • Page 101: Selecting Images

    Selecting Images When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print set > Select images (A 84) • Protect (A 88) • Rotate image (A 90) • Copy > Selected images (A 93) •...

  • Page 102: Rotate Image

    Playback Options: Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.

  • Page 103: E Voice Memo

    E Voice Memo c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 70) or thumbnail playback mode (A 72) and press the d button.

  • Page 104: Deleting Voice Memos

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current image, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S5100 is not able to record a voice memo for images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

  • Page 105: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.

  • Page 106: Editing Images

    Editing Images Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S5100 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (A 146). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Quick retouch (A 96) D-Lighting (A 97) Skin softening (A 98)
  • Page 107 Editing Functions Original and Edited Images • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. •...

  • Page 108: Image Editing

    Image Editing 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 saved as separate files. Select the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 70) or thumbnail playback mode (A 72) and press the d button.

  • Page 109: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast

    I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. Select the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 70) or thumbnail playback mode (A 72) and press the d button.

  • Page 110: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    Image Editing e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are saved as separate files. Select the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 70) or thumbnail playback mode (A 72) and press the d button.

  • Page 111: Small Picture: (Reducing Image Size)

    g Small Picture: (Reducing Image Size) Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. Small copies are saved as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16.

  • Page 112: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Image Editing a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 75) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 70) to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 113: Movie Recording And Playback

    Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies High-definition movies with sound can be recorded. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 104).
  • Page 114 Recording Movies Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 145). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. •...

  • Page 115: Changing Movie Recording Settings

    Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Movie options Select an option for movie recording. Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses during movie recording. Displaying the Movie Menu Press the d button in shooting mode.

  • Page 116: Movie Options

    Recording Movies Movie Options Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie menu) (A 103) M Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Option x HD 720p (1280 × 720) (default setting) y VGA (640 × 480) z QVGA (320 ×...

  • Page 117: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie menu) (A 103) M Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to start recording.

  • Page 118: Movie Playback

    Press the k button to end movie playback and return to full-frame playback mode. Note on Playing Back Movies The COOLPIX S5100 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Deleting Movies Select a movie and press the l button in full-frame playback mode (A 70) or thumbnail playback mode (A 72).

  • Page 119: 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 images on a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV.

  • Page 120: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. •...

  • Page 121: Transferring Images From A Camera To A Computer

    (A 113, 136). • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (A 145) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S5100 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 122 Connecting to a Computer Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S5100 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer.

  • Page 123: Disconnecting The Camera

    ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX 2). Transferred images can be viewed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 112). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
  • Page 124 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially- available Card Reader When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2. •...

  • Page 125: Charging While Connecting To A Computer

    Charging While Connecting to a Computer When the Charge by computer option (A 136) in the camera’s setup menu is set to Auto (default setting), if the camera is connected to a computer using the USB cable, the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged depending on the ability of the computer to supply power.

  • Page 126: 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-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S5100 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapters as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

  • Page 127: 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 128: Printing Images One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 115), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 129: Printing Multiple Images

    Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 115), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images.
  • Page 130 Connecting to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using settings on the printer, choose Default in the paper size option. Choose Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.

  • Page 131: Paper Size

    Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start print. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

  • Page 132: 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 the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings.

  • Page 133: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Press the d button. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in scene mode, press the multi selector (A 9) J to display the tabs.

  • Page 134: Welcome Screen

    Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M 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 135: Date

    Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Select an item: press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed)).

  • Page 136: Time Zone

    Setup Menu Press K. The travel destination screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour.
  • Page 137 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 option. UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver –7...

  • Page 138: Monitor Settings

    Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. ➝ (A 127) Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.

  • Page 139: Photo Info

    Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. Show info Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above.

  • Page 140: Date Imprint (Imprinting Date And Time)

    Setup Menu Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 86).

  • Page 141: Vibration Reduction

    Vibration Reduction d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.

  • Page 142: Motion Detection

    Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 143: Af Assist

    AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.

  • Page 144: Sound Settings

    Setup Menu Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M 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 145: Auto Off

    Auto Off d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 17). Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode from 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min.

  • Page 146: 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 S5100. Format memory All images will...

  • Page 147: Language

    Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Video Mode d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television.

  • Page 148: Charge By Computer

    Setup Menu Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M 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 113). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.

  • Page 149: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 47) when shooting in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 45) is selected for AF area mode option).
  • Page 150 Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Function Enlarge the detected face that blinked...

  • Page 151: Reset All

    Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 30) Self-timer (A 32) Macro mode (A 33) Exposure compensation (A 34) Shooting Menu Option...

  • Page 152: Smart Portrait Menu

    Setup Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Skin softening (A 66) Smile timer (A 66) Blink proof (A 66) Subject Tracking Menu Option Autofocus mode (A 69) Face priority tracking (A 69) Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 104) Autofocus mode (A 105) Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A 122)

  • Page 153: Firmware Version

    Others Option Paper size (A 116, 117) Frame interval for Slide show (A 87) • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (A 146) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 29) before selecting Reset all.

  • Page 154: 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. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 155: The Battery

    • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use. • When charging the COOLPIX S5100 using the Charging AC adapter EH-68P or a computer, the charge capacity may decrease at ambient temperatures 45 °C to 60 °C (113 °F to 140 °F).

  • Page 156: Cleaning

    Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other Lens stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the...

  • Page 157: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adapter EH-62D AC adapter Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

  • Page 158: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Image/Sound File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images (voice memo attachment included) and movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Quick retouch copies, D-Lighting copies and Skin...

  • Page 159: 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 running low. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Battery temperature is Battery temperature high.
  • Page 160 No and make Memory card has not copies of any images which been formatted for use need to be kept before in COOLPIX S5100. formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card.
  • Page 161 Display Time out error while saving movie on the Cannot record movie. memory card. No images in the internal memory or memory card. Memory contains no images. No images are contained in the category selected in auto sort mode. File contains no image data.
  • Page 162 Error Messages Display Lens error Communications error System error Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check ink Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Turn camera off and then on again.

  • Page 163: 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 • Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Confirm all connections. •...
  • Page 164 Troubleshooting Problem Date and time of recording are not correct. No indicators displayed in monitor. Date imprint not available. Date not imprinted on images even when Date imprint is enabled. Screen for setting date and time is displayed when camera is turned Camera settings reset.
  • Page 165 Shooting Problem No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. Camera cannot focus. Images are blurred. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used.
  • Page 166 Troubleshooting Problem Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Images appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Images are too dark (underexposed). Images are too bright (overexposed).
  • Page 167 Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S5100 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 ×...
  • Page 168 • The desired image was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Images saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S5100 and images copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
  • Page 169 Problem Images to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. • Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer: •...

  • Page 170: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S5100 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system...
  • Page 171 Exposure Metering 224-segment matrix, center-weighted Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and Exposure control exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of [W]: –1.1 to +16.4 EV Range [T]: 1.5 to 19 EV (A auto mode) (exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment converted to ISO 100 values) Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter...
  • Page 172 Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.

  • Page 173: Supported Standards

    Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 174: Index

    Index Symbols R 63 k (Apply selection) button 9 b (movie-record) button 8 g (Tele) 25 f (Wide) 25 A Auto mode 22 F Auto sort mode 78 d button 9, 10, 36, 83, 121 l Delete button 9, 29, 92, 106 o Exposure compensation 34 m Flash mode 30 j Help 51...
  • Page 175 Delete 29, 92, 106 Digital zoom 25, 131 Direct print 114 D-Lighting 97 DPOF 161 DPOF print 119 DSCN 146 Dusk/dawn i 57 EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) 14 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 146 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Face detection 47 Face priority 45 Face priority tracking 69 File name 146...
  • Page 176 Index Multi-shot 16 42 Museum l 59 Night landscape j 57 Night portrait e 55 Nikon Transfer 2 108, 109 Number of exposures remaining 22, 38 Optical zoom 25 Optional accessories 145 Panorama assist p 61, 62 Panorama Maker 5 108, 112 Paper size 116, 117 Party/indoor f 56 Photo info 126...
  • Page 177 Index Tripod socket 5, 159 TV 107 USB cable 109, 115, 145 USB/audio/video output connector 107, 109, 115 VGA 104 Vibration reduction 129 Video mode 135 ViewNX 2 108, 112 Vivid color 44 Voice memo 91 Volume 92, 106 WAV 146 Welcome screen 122 White balance 39 Zoom control 8, 25, 106...
  • Page 178 Index...
  • Page 180 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. CT0G02(11) 6MM83811-02...

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