Page 26 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
Page 27: Trademark Information
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Page 28 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 29: 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 30 • Do not expose the battery to flame heat or flames. Should the insulation or to excessive heat. be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- • Do not immerse in or expose to authorized service representative for water.
Page 31 Should the monitor break, care should and output jacks, use only the cables be taken to avoid injury caused by provided or sold by Nikon for the broken glass and to prevent liquid purpose, to maintain compliance with crystal from the monitor touching the product regulations.
Page 32: Notices
Nikon This equipment generates, uses, and Corporation may void the user’s can radiate radio frequency energy authority to operate the equipment.
Page 33 This symbol on the battery Wash hands after handling. indicates that the battery is Nikon Inc., to be collected separately. 1300 Walt Whitman Road The following apply only to Melville, New York 11747-3064 users in European countries: •...
Page 34: 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 35 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 36 Table of Contents 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....................
Page 37 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...
Page 41: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-release button......30 Flash ..............34 Zoom control..........29 Self-timer lamp..........36 f: Wide-angle ..........29 AF-assist illuminator.........156 g: Telephoto ..........29 Lens ............171, 187 h: Thumbnail playback .....81 i: Playback zoom ........83 Built-in microphone...... 108, 126 Lens cover ............169 Power switch/power-on lamp ...............
Page 42 Parts of the Camera Under the connector cover 11 12 13 Monitor/touch panel ......10, 27 Tripod socket b (e movie-record) button..6, 126 Speaker ..........109, 131 Charge lamp......... 19, 139 Connector cover ....132, 135, 141 Flash lamp............35 Battery-chamber/ A (shooting mode) button.....6, 40 memory card slot cover ....16, 24...
Page 43: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) 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). The c (Playback) Button •...
Page 44: Shutter-Release Button
Basic Operations 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 45: 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 46: Using The Stylus
Operating the Touch Panel 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 47: 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. 3 3 3 50 50 50 3 3 3 00 00 1/ 1/ F3.2 F3.2 F3.2 a Number of exposures remaining Shooting mode...
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 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. m Flash mode ..........34 n Self-timer...........36 p Macro mode ...........38 o Exposure compensation ....39...
Page 53: 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. Battery chamber Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the...
Page 54: Removing The Battery
Inserting 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 55: 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 56 Charging the Battery 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 57 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 58: Turning On And Off The Camera
Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
Page 59: 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 60 Setting Display Language, Date and Time Tap the order in which the day, month, and Date format year are displayed. Y M D M D Y D M Y Edit the date and time. Date and time Tap the desired field and A or B to edit the value. Tap I.
Page 61: 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 62: 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 Write protect switch cannot be written to or deleted from the memory card.
Page 63: 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 64: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode Motion detection icon A displayed in A (auto) The effects of subject mode. movement and camera shake are reduced. 3 3 3 Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB).
Page 65: 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 66: Using The Zoom
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. To Zoom out Zoom in 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 67: 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 68: During Recording
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 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 69: 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 15 15 15 05 05 05 2011 2011 2011 15 15 30 30 15 30 0003. 0003. 0003. A (shooting mode) button c (playback) button Internal memory indicator The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.
Page 70: Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting 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. Delete Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame Current image picture or movie (A 131).
Page 71: 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 72 Using the Basic Shooting Functions 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 73: 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 74 Using the Basic Shooting Functions Press the shutter-release button the 9S 9S 9S 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 1/ 1/ F3.2 F3.2...
Page 75: 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 76: Changing The Brightness Using Exposure Compensation
Using the Basic Shooting Functions 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 77: More On Shooting
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Following shooting modes can be selected. A Auto mode A 26 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 78: Face Detection
Selecting a Shooting Mode 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 79: 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 80: A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size)
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 81 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 82: Touch Shutter (Tapping The Monitor To Release The Shutter)
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 83 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 84 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 Touch shutter operation A (auto) mode (A 26), Sports, Party/indoor,...
Page 85: 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 86 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 1/ 1/ F3.2...
Page 87: 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 88 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 89 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 Touch shooting for the touch shooting setting.
Page 90: E Iso Sensitivity
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 91: 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 92: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 93 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 94 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 95: 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 c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor Z Beach z Snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape...
Page 96 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting Settings in Scene Mode The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below. Exposure Touch Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode compensation shooting (A 34) (A 36) (A 38) (A 39) (A 45, 50) –...
Page 97 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. 3 3 3 Scene effect adjustment slider...
Page 98: 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) The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode from the list below when the shot is framed. • d: Auto (general shooting) •...
Page 99 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 100: 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 61) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. b Portrait Use this mode for portraits.
Page 101: 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 102 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 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 103 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 104 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 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 105 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 106 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 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 107 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 108: Using The Draw Option
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 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 Shooting mode mode and tap C.
Page 109: 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 Shooting mode mode and tap C. Scene The scene mode selection screen is displayed.
Page 110: More Information
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 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 22 22 22 complete the scene.
Page 111: 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 112: Self-Timer
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) 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 113: 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 114: Touch Shutter
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) 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 115: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Setting Description function When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is Continuous (A 54) selected, flash is disabled. Flash mode Blink proof When On is selected, flash is disabled. (A 77) When the touch shooting is set to Subject Subject tracking...
Page 116 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted Setting Description function When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is Continuous (A 54) not available. Digital zoom When the touch shooting is set to Subject Subject tracking tracking, digital zoom is disabled. (A 48) Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode The restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 40).
Page 117: More On Playback
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode 15 15 15 05 05 05 2011 2011 2011 15 15 30 30 and display pictures that have been taken (A 32). 0004. 0004.
Page 118: 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. Description Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to Increase the number f (h) increase the number of the picture...
Page 119 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Pictures with ratings (A 99) and protected pictures (A 101) are displayed with the icons Protect icon shown at right. Movies are displayed as film frames. Rating setting icon Film frames Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode •...
Page 120: 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 3.
Page 121 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 122: Selecting Playback Mode
Selecting Playback Mode Following playback modes can be selected. c Playback mode A 32 Play back all pictures. A 86 Favorite pictures mode Play back pictures added to an album. A 93 Auto sort mode Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting.
Page 123: 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 124 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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. •...
Page 125: 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 126: Removing Pictures From Albums
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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 127: 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. Description Change the album Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap K.
Page 128: Changing Icons Assigned To Albums
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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 Playback mode mode and tap h. Favorite pictures A list of albums is displayed.
Page 129 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 130: 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. u Food Z Smile D Portraits...
Page 131: 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 132: Operations In Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching 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. Description When the bottom tab is tapped to display the Delete all pictures setting controls, and c is tapped, the category in the selected...
Page 133: 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 134: 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. Description Change the Tap C or D. –...
Page 135: 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 136: Setting The Picture Rating
To stop playback by rating, deselect all ratings. 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.
Page 137: 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 138: 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 15 15 15 05 05 05 2011 2011 2011...
Page 139: 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 140: 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 141 a Creating a DPOF Print Order Choose whether or not to print shooting date Print order and photo information. Date Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the Info 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 142: Creating A Print Order For Multiple Pictures
a Creating a DPOF Print Order 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.
Page 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 15 15 15 05 05 05 2011 2011 2011 1 1 5 30 15 30 0004.
Page 146: 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 147: 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 148 Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing function to add 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...
Page 149: 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 150 Picture Editing Tap Yes. A new, painted copy is created. Save OK? 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 151 Picture Editing Add Decorations Decoration type Tap K to add a decoration. 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. •...
Page 152: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
Picture 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 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 153: 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 154: P Stretch: Stretching Pictures
Picture Editing 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 155: 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 156: Filter Effects (Digital Filter)
Picture Editing 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 157 Picture Editing Type Description Give the picture a soft look by Soft blurring the area surrounding the point that is tapped. • Tap the monitor, select the degree Soft of effects, and tap I. Keep one specified color in the picture, and change the other colors to black and white.
Page 158: Glamour Retouch
Picture Editing 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 159 Picture Editing Tap Yes. A new, edited copy is created. Save OK? 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 160: Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures
Picture Editing 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 161: 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 162 Picture Editing 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 is displayed on the top of the screen in full-frame playback mode.
Page 163: 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 164 Recording Movies 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. •...
Page 165: 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 A 128 Select the desired movie option for recording movies. n Movie AF mode A 129 Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies.
Page 166: Movie Af Mode
Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Internal memory Memory card Option (approx.20 MB) (4 GB) N HD 720p (1280×720) – 15 min y VGA (640×480) 13 s 45 min z QVGA (320×240) 43 s 2 h 45 min All figures are approximate.
Page 167: 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 Description Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the microphone.
Page 168: 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.
Page 169: 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 170 Connecting to a TV 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 171: 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 172: 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 173 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 174: Disconnecting The Camera
Connecting to a Computer 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 175 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 176: 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 177: 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 178: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting 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 179: 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 Print selection tap I.
Page 180: Printing Multiple Pictures
Connecting to a Printer Tap the desired paper size. Paper size Tap B or C to display additional options. Default To specify paper size using printer settings, choose 3.5×5 in. Default in the paper size menu. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm Tap Start print.
Page 181: Dpof Printing
Connecting to a Printer Tap the desired paper size. Paper size Tap B or C to display additional options. Default To specify paper size using printer settings, choose 3.5×5 in. Default in the paper size option. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm Tap Print selection, Print all images, or Print menu DPOF printing.
Page 182 Connecting to a Printer 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, Print all images tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu.
Page 183: Basic Camera Setup
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. A 148 Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. A 149 Time zone and date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. A 152 Monitor settings Set the options for items displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback,...
Page 184: Operating The Setup Menu
Setup Menu A 162 Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with shooting using the face detection function. A 164 Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. A 167 Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. A 168 Firmware version Display camera firmware version.
Page 185: 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 186: Time Zone And Date
Setup Menu 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. Date and time Tap the items on the displayed screen to set the date and time.
Page 187 Setup Menu Tap o. Time zone The time zone selection screen is displayed. Home time Travel zone destination Tap E or F to choose the travel destination Travel destination time zone and tap I. If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable daylight saving time function.
Page 188 Setup Menu 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 UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin –10 Hawaii, Tahiti...
Page 189: 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 190: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)
Setup Menu 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 191: 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 192: U Motion Detection
Setup Menu 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 193: 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 194: Sound Settings
Setup Menu 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 195: 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 196: 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.
Page 197: 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 Portuguese Danish Russian German Romanian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish...
Page 198: Charge By Computer
Setup Menu 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 199: 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 200 Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is Did someone blink? 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. Description Rotate the zoom control to g (i).
Page 201: 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 Default value Flash mode (A 34) Auto Self-timer (A 36)
Page 202 Setup Menu Movie Option Default value When inserting a memory card: N HD 720p (1280×720) Movie options (A 128) When using the internal memory: y VGA (640×480) Movie AF mode (A 129) Single AF Wind noise reduction (A 130) Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (A 148)
Page 203 Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (A 142, 143) Default Frame interval for slide show (A 100) Slide show effects (A 100) Classic • 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 204: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
Setup Menu 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. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
Page 205: 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 206: 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 207: 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 208: 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.
Page 209: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 1, 2 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 210: Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories 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 211: 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 212: 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 Description Solution O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 16, 18 Battery exhausted.
Page 213 Memory card has not been make copies of any Format card? 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 size.
Page 214 Error Messages Display Description Solution • Voice memos cannot be – A voice memo cannot be attached to movies. Sound file cannot be attached to this file • Select a picture taken saved. with this camera. One or more portrait A blink was detected subjects may have blinked Check the picture in...
Page 215 Select still pictures for to a movie. rated. rating. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, Lens error Lens error. contact retailer or Nikon- 21, 26 authorized service representative. Error occurred during Turn camera off and communication with Communications error reconnect cable.
Page 216 Error Messages Display Description Solution Load the specified paper, Specified size of paper is tap Resume to resume Printer error: check – not loaded in printer. paper printing.* Eject the jammed paper, Paper has jammed in tap Resume to resume Printer error: paper –...
Page 217: 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 Cause/Solution • Confirm all connections. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
Page 218 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Adjust monitor brightness. Monitor is hard to read. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not 22, 149 set” indicator blinks during shooting and movie recording. Pictures and movies recorded before clock is set are dated “00/00/ Date and time of recording are 0000 00:00”...
Page 219 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 220 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to c (off). • Scene mode with which the flash does not function is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in smart Flash does not fire. portrait mode. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled.
Page 221 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution When recording movies in dim lighting, the Randomly spaced bright pixels image may become somewhat “grainy” in – (“noise”) appear in movies. appearance. This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases, and it does not indicate a malfunction. •...
Page 222 • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by – computer or other make of camera. File cannot be played back. • 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 223 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start • Confirm system requirements. when camera is connected. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
Page 224: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.0 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 14.48 million Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.6–23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–130 mm...
Page 225 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 output sensitivity) • Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2×...
Page 226 Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz.) 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.
Page 227: 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 228: Index
Index Symbols Battery level indicator 26 A Auto mode 26 Battery-chamber 5 C Scene mode 58 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover F Smart portrait mode 74 5, 16, 24 Beach Z 65 c Playback mode 32 h Favorite pictures mode 86 Best Shot Selector 54 Black and white copy n 68 F Auto sort mode 93...
Page 229 FSCN 174 Full-frame playback 80 Full-time AF 129 Night landscape j 66 Night portrait e 64 Glamour retouch 121 Nikon Transfer 2 134, 135 Number of exposures remaining 26, 44 Halfway 7 HD 720p 128 Optional accessories 172 Help 58...
Page 230 Index Paper size 142, 143 Single AF 129 Party/indoor f 65 Skin softening 77 Perspective control 118 Slide show 100 Pet portrait O 70 Slow Sync 34 PictBridge 140, 190 Small picture 123 Playback 32, 80, 81, 83, 109, 131, 152 Smart portrait mode 74 Playback mode 85 Smile timer 77...
Page 231 Index White balance 55 Wind noise reduction 130 Zoom 29 Zoom control 4, 29...
Page 232 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...

Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Quick Start Manual

For Your Safety

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: a (Auto) Mode

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

Basic Camera Setup

5 Charge by Computer

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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