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Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (A ix) and " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (A xv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. ii After reading, please keep this manual.
Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (A ix) and " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (A xv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. ii After reading, please keep this manual.
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...may be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the ...nikon.com/support/ • For users in your area. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital...
...may be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the ...nikon.com/support/ • For users in your area. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital...
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..., maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. vii Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of copyrighted creative works such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with copyright notices The copying or ...reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for the purpose of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by law from being in a ...
..., maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. vii Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of copyrighted creative works such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with copyright notices The copying or ...reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for the purpose of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by law from being in a ...
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...instructions, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes or ...modifications made to this device that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Introduction Notices Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation ...
...instructions, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes or ...modifications made to this device that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Introduction Notices Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation ...
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...in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique... The following apply only to be collected separately. Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for customers in the State of waste management. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for your...
...in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique... The following apply only to be collected separately. Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for customers in the State of waste management. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for your...
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..., press I (wide-angle). Zoom in Zoom indicator The Basics of picture quality depending on the image size and the digital zoom magnification. When using digital zoom, we recommend reducing the image size in A Photo size under C Choose a size in slight deterioration of Shooting and...to magnify the image further by up to about 4×. 780 15m 0s Digital zoom Optical zoom Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in order to minimize...
..., press I (wide-angle). Zoom in Zoom indicator The Basics of picture quality depending on the image size and the digital zoom magnification. When using digital zoom, we recommend reducing the image size in A Photo size under C Choose a size in slight deterioration of Shooting and...to magnify the image further by up to about 4×. 780 15m 0s Digital zoom Optical zoom Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in order to minimize...
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... subject is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash in focus, the double border turns green. • When no faces are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 5) lights in...
... subject is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash in focus, the double border turns green. • When no faces are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 5) lights in...
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... frame that the camera focuses on varies depending on the composition of a tripod is recommended. • The camera does not detect the scene when the digital zoom is being used for this camera is set to A Point and shoot. C Notes About Motion Detection In A Point and shoot and Shoot close-ups...
... frame that the camera focuses on varies depending on the composition of a tripod is recommended. • The camera does not detect the scene when the digital zoom is being used for this camera is set to A Point and shoot. C Notes About Motion Detection In A Point and shoot and Shoot close-ups...
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... released by pressing the shutter-release button. C More Information Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ➝ (A 62) 40 Shooting Features B Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used with other functions (A 58). C Auto Off When Using Smile Timer When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the...
... released by pressing the shutter-release button. C More Information Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ➝ (A 62) 40 Shooting Features B Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used with other functions (A 58). C Auto Off When Using Smile Timer When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the...
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... as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used , or shooting condition. • The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off , but the setting can be changed (A 35). • The...
... as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used , or shooting condition. • The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off , but the setting can be changed (A 35). • The...
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...about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used . • A guide is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close ... about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used . • A guide is not pressed halfway. Shooting Features Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a slight blur ...
...about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used . • A guide is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close ... about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used . • A guide is not pressed halfway. Shooting Features Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a slight blur ...
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Restricted function Option Electronic VR Choose a style (A 42) Digital zoom Smile timer (A 39) Choose a style (A 42) Description Electronic VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot under water, Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect. Shooting Features 59 Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using smile timer. Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks.
Restricted function Option Electronic VR Choose a style (A 42) Digital zoom Smile timer (A 39) Choose a style (A 42) Description Electronic VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot under water, Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect. Shooting Features 59 Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using smile timer. Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks.
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... starts. • Use the multi selector H or I to 4×. • Image quality degrades when digital zoom is between the optical zoom ratio before recording a movie and up to operate digital zoom while recording movies. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off. • The sounds of multi selector operation, autofocus lens drive movement, and...
... starts. • Use the multi selector H or I to 4×. • Image quality degrades when digital zoom is between the optical zoom ratio before recording a movie and up to operate digital zoom while recording movies. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off. • The sounds of multi selector operation, autofocus lens drive movement, and...
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... advance the movie by one frame. B Notes About Playing Back Movies 82 This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Press and hold to pause playback. A Press the button to rewind the movie frame by frame. Press and hold to resume playback. Adjusting Volume...
... advance the movie by one frame. B Notes About Playing Back Movies 82 This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Press and hold to pause playback. A Press the button to rewind the movie frame by frame. Press and hold to resume playback. Adjusting Volume...
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... . Yes No Reference Section B Notes About Exchange Messages • When an image with messages attached is deleted. If both deleted. To change the contents of digital camera.
... . Yes No Reference Section B Notes About Exchange Messages • When an image with messages attached is deleted. If both deleted. To change the contents of digital camera.
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...or Rotate pictures can be added. E8 B Notes About Picture Play • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Edited copies created with this camera may also be added. Crop Decorate, Make photo albums, and Rotate pictures can be added...., Make photo albums, Small picture, Rotate pictures, or crop can be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are not available when there is not marked for Print order or added to create them. • When combining...
...or Rotate pictures can be added. E8 B Notes About Picture Play • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Edited copies created with this camera may also be added. Crop Decorate, Make photo albums, and Rotate pictures can be added...., Make photo albums, Small picture, Rotate pictures, or crop can be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are not available when there is not marked for Print order or added to create them. • When combining...
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... and Folder Names ➝ E61 E18 B Notes About Make Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected. • Images captured with another make or model of digital camera cannot be selected. • Editing functions other than Rotate pictures (E33) cannot be added to Have fun with pictures menu. • To cancel before...
... and Folder Names ➝ E61 E18 B Notes About Make Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected. • Images captured with another make or model of digital camera cannot be selected. • Editing functions other than Rotate pictures (E33) cannot be added to Have fun with pictures menu. • To cancel before...
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... are displayed. Retouch Copy Rotate pictures Small picture 2 Press flexible button 2 (e) or flexible button 3 (f). • The image is saved with another make or model of digital camera. d Rotate Pictures After shooting, you can change the orientation in either direction. 1 Press flexible button 3 (d Rotate pictures).
... are displayed. Retouch Copy Rotate pictures Small picture 2 Press flexible button 2 (e) or flexible button 3 (f). • The image is saved with another make or model of digital camera. d Rotate Pictures After shooting, you can change the orientation in either direction. 1 Press flexible button 3 (d Rotate pictures).
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... from the camera. 1 Press flexible button 2 (o Select images). A print order can also be created for images saved in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders". • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer's card slot. • Taking the memory card to... a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to be printed. Print order Select images Delete print order Reference Section 2 Select images (up to 99) and the ...
... from the camera. 1 Press flexible button 2 (o Select images). A print order can also be created for images saved in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders". • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer's card slot. • Taking the memory card to... a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to be printed. Print order Select images Delete print order Reference Section 2 Select images (up to 99) and the ...
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... for printing images saved on the memory card: • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab When using these settings on the printer. • Check printer settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use...
... for printing images saved on the memory card: • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab When using these settings on the printer. • Check printer settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use...