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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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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. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • HDMI, logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
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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 i
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of Do not use the camera or malfunction Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flamma
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For Your Safety Observe caution when • If liquid from the damaged battery handling the battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty The battery may leak, overheat, or of water. explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions Observe the following when handling the battery for use in precautions when handling this product: the Charging AC Adapter • Before replacing the battery, turn • Keep dry. Failure to observe this the product off. I
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Handle moving parts with care Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by Be car
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Notices equipment does cause harmful Notices for Customers in the interference to radio or television U.S.A. reception, which can be determined IMPORTANT SAFETY by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE the interference by one or more of the INSTRUCTIONS. following measures: DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK • Reorient or relocate the receiving OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, antenna. CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE • Increase the separation
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Notices Notice for customers in the State of Notices for customers in Europe California CAUTIONS WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS Handling the cord on this product will REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT expose you to lead, a chemical known TYPE. to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE Wash hands after handling. INSTRUCTIONS. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii Notices ..................................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................42 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...........................................................43 Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)...............................................................
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Table of Contents Playback Options: Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 107 a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order).......................................................................................109 b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................113 d Protect .............................................
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................157 Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 157 Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................159 Date.....................
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S8100 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, This icon marks tips, additional inform
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Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informat
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Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying o
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 13 2 45 6 7 Flash raised 10 8 9 Lens cover closed Zoom control ..................................................25 Power switch/power-on lamp 5 f : wide.....................................................25 .......................................................................17, 171 g : tele........................................................25 1 6 Microphone (stereo) .....................117, 129 h : thumbnail playback...........85, 87 7
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Introduction Parts of the Camera 12 34 5 6 7181 9 101 123 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23 11 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 2 Rotary multi selector..................................... 9 12 Eyelet for camera strap............................. 11 3 c (playback) button....................8, 28, 80 13 HDMI mini connector..............................143 Charge lamp .........................................15, 150 14 HDM
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Introduction 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 163). Shooting 5 34 4 1 2 3 33 6 32 10 10 2 2 7 31 8 91 10 1 12 30 29 13 28 14 + +1.0 1.0 27 15 1600 1 6 0 0 1/250 1 / 2 5 0 F F3 3..5 5 999 9 9 9 26 20 19 18 17 999 9 9 9 1m00s 1 m 0 0 s 16 9999 9 9 9 9 1 1m00s m 0
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 4 6 1 2 3 5 1 15/11/2010 12:00 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 0 1 2 : 0 0 7 17 19 9999.JPG 9 9 9 9 . J P G 18 16 15 14 13 8 9 9 999/ 999 9 9 / 9 9 9 12 11 9 999/ 999 9 9 / 9 9 9 1m00s 1 m 0 0 s 10 9999/9999 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 1 1m00s m 0 0 s a b 1 Date of recording .........................................18 11 Internal memory indicator ..................... 28 2 Time of recording.........................................18 Sequence playback guide ...................
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Introduction Main Features of the Operation Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 78 Control Name Function 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (A 17) Shooting mode: changes the shooting mode (A 42) 2 Mode dial Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen Shooting mode: rotate to g (i) to zoom in; rotate to f (h) to zoom out (A 25) 3 Zoom control Playback mode: rotate to g (i) to magnify (A 88); rotate to f (h) to display thumbnail or calendar (A 85, 87) Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11,
