NikonメーカーCoolpix S31の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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F eature Highligh ts of the C OOLPIX S31 Let your camera t ake over A Point and Shoot ........... ............... ................ .......... A 34 When you set the camer a to A Point and shoot, the camera automatically e nters scene auto selector mode.
i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Setup Reference Secti.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. Befo re using the camera, please read the informa tion in “For Your Safety” ( A ix) and .
iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right aw ay, see “The Basi cs of Shooting and Playback” ( A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations , see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” ( A 1).
iv Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find th e information you need, the foll owing symbols and conventions are used in this manual: • SD, SDHC, an d SDXC memory cards are referre d to as “memory cards” in this manual.
v Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
vi Introduction Before Taking Important Pictures Before ta king pictur es on impor t ant 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 ma y result from product malfunction.
vii Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproducti on Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or rep roduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law.
viii Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or form atting data storage devices su ch as memory car ds or built-in camera memor y does not completely er ase the original image data.
ix Introduction For Y ou r S a f e t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety in structio ns where a ll those who use the pro duct will read t hem.
x Introduction Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery, brush, or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot.
xi Introduction Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth.
xii Introduction Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photogr aphing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.
xiii Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commissio n (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
xiv Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon f or your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
xv Introduction <Important> Shockproof , W a terproof , Dustproof , C ondensa tion • Make sure to read th e following instructions a s well as the instructions pr ovided in “Caring for the Product” ( F 2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has pas sed Nikon’s in-house test (d rop test from a height of 1.
xvi Introduction Notes About Waterproof an d Dustproof Performances The camera is equivalent to IEC/JIS waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and IEC/JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 5 m (16.4 ft) for up to 60 minutes.
xvii Introduction • If a foreign substance adhe res to the outside of the camera or the inside of the battery-cha mber/memory card slot cover (such as the hinge, memory ca rd slot, and connectors), remove it immediately with a blower.
xviii Introduction Notes About Using the Camera Unde rwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deep er than 5 m (16.4 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use th e camera underwater for 6 0 minutes or more.
xix Introduction 1. Keep the battery-chamber/m emory card slot cover cl osed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the c amera with t ap water, or immerse the ca mera in a sh allow basin fil led with freshwater for about 10 minutes.
xx Introduction 3. After making sure that there are no water dr oplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory ca rd slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, an d use the blower to remove any foreign substances.
xxi Introduction Notes About Operating Temp erature and Humidity and Condensation The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10°C – + 40°C (14°F–104°F). When you use t he camera in cold climate regi ons, ob serve th e following pr ecautio ns.
xxii Introduction T able of Co ntents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............. ii Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manu al ................... ............... ............
xxiii Introduction Change Sounds ................................................. 52 Choose a Size................ ...................................... 54 Choose a Photo Size..... ............... ................... ...... 54 Choose a Movie Frame Size .
xxiv Introduction Settings...................................................... E 27 Z More Playback Options ............... .... E 27 G View by D ate ....... ............... .................. ..... E 27 F View Favor ites ................... .......
1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chap ter descr ibes the par ts of the c amera and also explains how to use basic c amera features. The Camera Body ................... ............... ...........
2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Camera B od y 9 8 7 66 5 4 3 2 1 1 Shutter-release bu tton ......... ................... ........ 2 4 2 Power switch /power-on lamp ....... ............ 20 3 Flash ............ ............... ...........
3 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 11 9 8 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Flexible buttons ...... ............... ................. 7, 32, 66 2 Monitor ..... ................... ............... .................. ............... 5 3 Flash lamp ... ........
4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attaching the Came ra Strap Pass the strap through eith er the left or right strap eye let and attach the strap.
5 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Monitor • The information that is disp layed in the monitor during sh ooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s s ettings and state of use.
6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 1 5 : 3 0 15:30 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 15/05/2013 9 9 9 999 1 3 24 11 12 13 14 6 5 2 9 m 0 s 29m 0s 9 9 9 999 9 9 9 9 9999 2 9 m 0 s 29m 0s 7 8 9 10 1 Flexible icons ........ ............... ......
7 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the F lexible Buttons If you press a flexible bu tton while the shooting screen or playback scre en is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can c hange various settings.
8 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button n ext to it. • When Q is displayed, press fl exible button 1 to return to the pre vious screen. • When the menu cont ent continues on anot her page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed.
9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ............................ ............. ............ ............... ............. . 10 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ........
10 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Char ge the Battery 1 Connect the power cable in th e order indicated below. 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 int o the included Battery Charger MH-65 by sliding the batt ery forward ( 1 ), and then press down until it locks int o place ( 2 ).
11 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding the CHARGE Lamp Status Description Flashes Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. Flashes quickly • The b attery is not inser ted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat.
12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert the Batt ery 1 Open the battery-c hamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included b attery. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicate d by the arro w ( 1 ), and fully insert the battery ( 2 ).
13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 21) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have tu rned off before opening the battery-chamber/memor y card slot cover.
14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and then open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Turn off the came ra before openi ng the cover. 2 Insert a memory card.
15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Memory Card Before opening the batt ery-chamber/memory card slo t cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the powe r-on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory car d in lightly with your finger ( 1 ) to partially eject it, and then pull it ou t straight ( 2 ).
16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 4 Set the Display Language , Date, and T ime When the camera is turne d on for the first time, the langua ge-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu back ground setting screen are displayed.
17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. 5 Press H , I , J , or K to set the date and time, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Select an item: P ress K or J (changes between D , M , Y , hour, and minute).
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 7 Press J or K to select the background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To re store the de fault backgr ound image, press flexible button 3 ( P ).
19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language ( E 45), Date and time ( E 39), and Me nu background ( E 46) settings in the l camera settings menu ( A 84).
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level In dicator Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictu res that can be taken is display ed.
21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turn s off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 F rame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fi ngers, hair, the camera stra p, and other objects away from the le ns, flash, and m icrophone. 2 Frame the picture. • Aim the camera at the desired sub ject.
23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom When you press the multi-select or H or I , the zoom indicator is displayed on the right side of the monitor and the optic al zoom is activated. • To zoom in closer to the subj ect, press H (telephoto).
24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 25 ). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). Wh en the subject is i n focus, the double border turns green.
25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shu tter speed and apert ure value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when y ou feel resistance. Focus and exposur e re main locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (shooting/playb ack mode) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displaye d full-frame. 2 Use the multi selector t o select an imag e to display.
27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefl y at low resolutio n imme diately after switchi ng to the prev ious image or next image.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Delete Images 1 Display the imag e you want to delete in the monitor and then press flex ible button 3 ( n ). 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the deletion me thod. • n Erase this picture only : Only the current image is delete d.
29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Selecting which images you want to delete 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 ( S ). • A check mark appears next to the selected image. • A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexi ble button 2 ( S ).
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31 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapt er describe s A Point and shoot and the features that are available when shooting. You can adjust settings according to the sh ooting conditions and th e kind of pictures you want to take. Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) .
32 Shooting Features F eatur es A vailable in Sho oting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu . You can cha nge the following settings. Flexible button Option Description A A Point and shoot – Sets the shooting m ode to A Point and shoot.
33 Shooting Features l Settings Change soun ds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. 52 Choose a size Set the size of photos (still imag es ) and movies.
34 Shooting Features A P oint and Shoot When this camera is used fo r the first time, the shooting m ode is set to A Point and shoot. When you fra me a picture, t he camera automaticall y determines t he scene and s elects the optimal settings, al lowing you to take pictures with ea se.
35 Shooting Features Using the F lash You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. The flash mode sele cted while using A P oint and shoot ( A 34) is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
36 Shooting Features 1 Press flexible button 2 ( w Auto flash ), fle xib le but to n 3 ( y Flash off ), or flexible button 4 ( x Always fire flash ). • To cancel, press flexible b utton 1 ( Q ).
37 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can re lease the shut ter about 10 seco nds after you pre ss the shutter- release button. The sel f-timer is useful when you wa nt to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avo id the effects of camera shake tha t occur when you press the shut ter- release button.
38 Shooting Features 3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer star ts, and the number of se conds remaining before the shutter i s released is displaye d in the monitor . The self-t imer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down.
39 Shooting Features Using the Smile T imer If the camera detects smiling face s, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-rel ease button. The skin softening f unction makes facial skin t ones softer . 1 Press flexible button 3 ( Y Smile timer ).
40 Shooting Features B Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • Notes About Face Detection ➝ ( A 60) B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 58).
41 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shu tter is release d when us ing A Point and shoot or smile timer, t he camera detects one or more person ’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usua l to save images after shooting.
42 Shooting Features Choose a Style (Shooting Suit ed to Sc enes and Effects) When one of the following styles (shooting scenes and effect s) is selected, camera set tings are automa tically o ptimized fo r the se lected sce ne.
43 Shooting Features Characteristics of Each Style H Shoot close-ups • The camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • The closest distance at whi ch the camera can focus varies de pending on the zoom position.
44 Shooting Features O Shoot at intervals • The camera can automatically capt ure still ima ges at pre-de termined inte rvals. Im ages captu red in one shooting are saved in one f older and can be viewed in a slide show ( A 66).
45 Shooting Features J Shoot under water • Use when taking pi ctures underwat er. • The closest distance at whi ch the camera can focus varies de pending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zo om indicator turns g reen, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in .
46 Shooting Features K Photograph fireworks • The camera focuses at infinity. • The focus indicator ( A 5) always turns green when the shutter- release bu tton is pressed halfway. • The flash se tting is fixed at y Flash off ( A 35) . • The s elf-timer is n ot available ( A 37 ).
47 Shooting Features Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a sl ight blur to areas outsid e of the guide display ed in the monitor. • The closest distance at whi ch the camera can focus varies de pending on the zoom position.
48 Shooting Features Dec ora te You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures . Seven different frames are available. • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at F Small (2 megapixels) ( A 54). 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select a frame, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ).
49 Shooting Features Change Colors You can adjust brightness ( exposure compen sation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also sele ct one color to keep in your pictures and t urn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white.
50 Shooting Features 3 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flexible b utton 1 ( Q ). 4 Frame the subject and take a picture. Brighter/darker B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 58).
51 Shooting Features b Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adju st the ove rall brightness of the image. • Press J and move the cursor to the left to ma ke the overall image darker. Press K and move the cursor to the right to make it brighter.
52 Shooting Features Change Sounds Allows you to configur e the shutter and button sounds . You can select one of eight differe nt sounds, or turn sounds off. 1 Press flexible butt on 2 or flexible button 3. • y Pick a shutter sound : Set the shutter sound.
53 Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the type of sou nd. • y : Set the standard sounds. • z : Sounds are not heard. • Press flexible butt on 3 ( A ) to play the selected sound. • To cancel, press flexible b utton 1 ( Q ).
54 Shooting Features Choose a Size Set the size of pictures (stil l images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size You can select the combina tion of image size and image quality (i.
55 Shooting Features C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The followin g table lists the approximat e number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.
56 Shooting Features Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired mo vie type to record. Larger image sizes mean gr eater image q uality and large r movie file sizes. * When no me mory card is insert ed (i.e., w hen us ing the camera’s internal memory), the setting is fixed at H Small (640) .
57 Shooting Features C Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subjec t movement and imag e composition, even wh en memory cap acity and movie frame size remain con stant.
58 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Description Flash Choose a style ( A 42) Flash cannot be used when taking pictur es using Photograph food , Take a series of pictures , or Photograph fireworks .
59 Shooting Features Electro nic VR Choose a style ( A 42) Electronic VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot at in tervals , Take a series of pict ures , or Photograph fireworks . Digital zoom Smile timer ( A 39) Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using smile timer .
60 Shooting Features F ocusing Using Face Detection When using the following shoo ting modes a nd settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically fo cus on people’s faces.
61 Shooting Features Focus Lock When the camera focuse s on an object in the ce nter of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. The following explai ns how to use focus lock when A Point and shoot is enabled and the f ocus are a is displayed in the center of t he frame.
62 Shooting Features B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expecte d in the following situati ons. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that.
63 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describe s the features that are availa ble when playing back images. Playback Zoom .............. ................ ............... ....... 64 Thumbnail Display ..................... ................
64 Playback Features Play back Zoom Press the multi sele ctor H during full-frame playback mode ( A 26) to zoom in on the center of the image disp layed in the monitor or on the face detec ted at the time of shooting if a face was detected. • You can change the zoom rati o by pressing H or I .
65 Playback Features Thumbnail Displa y Press the multi selec tor I in full-frame playback mode ( A 26) to display images in contact sheets of thum bnail images. • You can view multiple im ages on one screen, making it eas y to find the image you want.
66 Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Play back Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mo de, yo u can select one o f the flexible but tons ( A 7) and display the corresponding menu. Playback menu Option Description A V Have fun with pictures Exchange messages 1 Allows you to add voice messages to your images.
67 Playback Features 1 Available when a sti ll image is displayed. 2 Available when a movie is displayed. n Erase Erase this picture only Allows you to delete only the image currently displa yed ( A 28). A 28 Erase s elected pictures Allows you to select mult iple images and delete them ( A 29).
68 Playback Features Connecting the Camer a to a TV , Computer , or P rinter You can enhance yo ur enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connectin g the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
69 Playback Features Viewing images on a TV E 50 You can vie w the cam era’s imag es and mo vies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the vide o and audio plugs of the optional audio/video cable to the TV’s input jacks.
70 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfe r, view, edit and share images. Install ViewN X 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connect ion is required.
71 Playback Features 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instru ctions for operating the CD-ROM are display ed in the win dow, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-cli ck the Welc ome icon.
72 Playback Features 5 Exit the installer whe n the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes . • Mac OS: Click OK . The following soft ware is installed: • ViewNX 2 (con.
73 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connec tion : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera.
74 Playback Features If a message is displayed pr ompting you to c hoose a program , select Niko n Transfer 2. • When using Window s 7 If the dialog shown at right is displaye d, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1U n d e r Import pictures and videos , click Change program .
75 Playback Features 3 Terminate the connectio n. • If the camera is connected to the compute r, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card sl ot, choos.
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77 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Recording Movies ..................... ............... ............ 78 Playing Back Movies .............. .
78 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. When no memory car d is inserted (i.e. , when using the camera ’s internal me mory), the movie frame size ( A 56) setting is fixed at H Small (640) .
79 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Saving Movies After a movi e has been recorded, it is not fully sa ved to the internal memory or m emory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open th e battery-chambe r/memory card slot cover .
80 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected ( A 62). Should this occur, try the following. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distanc.
81 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies 1 Press the c (shooting/playb ack mode) bu tton to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select a movie and then press flexible button 2 ( Z ). • Mov ies can be identified by the movie recording time indicator ( A 6).
82 Recording and Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback You can use the flexible bu ttons to perform the following operations. Adjusting Volume Press the multi selec tor H or I during playback. Function Icon Description Advanc e B Hold down the button to advance the movie.
83 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describe s the various se ttings t hat can be adjus ted in the l camera settings menu. • See “Using the Flexible Buttons” ( A 7) for information about using the camera’s menus.
84 General Camera Setup Cam era S e tt in gs M en u The following items can be se t in the camera settings menu: Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M f lexible button 4 .
E 1 E Reference Section Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed info rmation and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pi ctures E Exchange Me ssages..... ................ ............ ............ ............. ...............
E 2 Reference Section E Ex change Messages You can record voice mess ages using the camera’s mic rophone and attach the messages to your pictures. • You can attach up t o two messages to each im age. Leave a Message 1 Press flexible button 2 ( q Record ).
E 3 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 ( q ). • Recording starts. You ca n record a message for up to about 20 seconds. • Press flexible butt on 2 ( q ) again to stop recording. • Do no t touch the camera’s microphon e during recording.
E 4 Reference Section Leave a Reply 1 Press flexible button 2 ( q Record ). 2 Press flexible button 3 ( J Leave a reply ). • You cannot select this op tion if the image does not have a me ssage attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message” ( E 2) 3 Press flexible button 2 ( q ).
E 5 Reference Section Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 ( K Play recordings ). • The camera plays the me ssage. If two messages have be en recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexibl e button 1 ( Q ) to stop playback. • Press the mu lti selector H or I during playback to adjust playback volume.
E 6 Reference Section 2 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flex ible button 3 ( R Yes ). • Only the message is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted.
E 7 Reference Section V Picture Play You can use the following fea tures to edit your images . Edited images are saved as separa te files ( E 61). Picture Play Features Editing function Description Q Soften pictures ( E 9) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the cent er of the image.
E 8 Reference Section B Notes About Picture Play • This camera cannot edit imag es capt ured with anothe r make or model of digital camera. • Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed prope rly on another make or model of digita l camera.
E 9 Reference Section Q Soften Pictures Soften the image by adding a slight blur around th e ce nter of the imag e. Four blur re gions are available. Press the multi selector J or K to select the area to be blurred, and then press flexible butt on 4 ( O ).
E 10 Reference Section f Add Starbursts Produce star-like rays of light that radiate ou tward from bright obje cts such as sunlight reflections or stre et lights. This effect is suitable for night scenes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 11 Reference Section W Add a Fisheye Effect Make an image look as if it were captured with a fishey e lens. Th is effect is well-suit ed for images captured using Shoot close-ups ( A 43) in the shooting menu. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 12 Reference Section M Add a Dioram a Effect Make an image look like a miniature scene cap tured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images ca ptured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of th e image. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 13 Reference Section Z Toy Camera Make an image look as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effe ct is well-suited for landscapes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 14 Reference Section d Change Colors Allows you to adjust image col ors. Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired setting, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Four different sett ings are available. 1 Viv id color (default setting): Use to achiev e a vivid, photoprint effect.
E 15 Reference Section P Highlight Colors Keep one specified color in the image , and change the other colors to black and white. Press the multi selector J or K to select a color, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ).
E 16 Reference Section A Decorate You can add a frame around your images. S even different frames a re available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as desc ribed below. • When the original image is 2 megapixels ( 1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200).
E 17 Reference Section D Make Photo Albums You can display images similarly to a photo al bum. Five different ph oto album designs are available. The created a lbum is saved as a se parate image of 10 megapixels (3648 × 2736) in size. Making Photo Albums 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image.
E 18 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). 4 Press J or K to select the desired photo album design, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have be en displayed, the camer a returns to Have fun wit h pictures menu.
E 19 Reference Section F F av orites By adding images to favor ites you can so rt your favorite images from others. Once images are added, use View favorites to play back only the images that have been added to favo rites.
E 20 Reference Section Removing Images from Favorites Press the multi selector J or K to select the image you want to remove from favorites, and then press flexible button 3 ( s ).
E 21 Reference Section m Slide Show You can play back images, saved in the inter na l memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Background music is played during playbac k. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme ( E 25).
E 22 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show b egins. • To paus e playback, press flexible bu tton 4 ( D ). To exit, press fl exible button 1 ( Q ). • While the slide show is in progres s, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image.
E 23 Reference Section Pick a Series 1 Press flexible button 2 ( o Choose pictures ). • The first image in the folder where images captured u sing the Shoot a t intervals are saved is disp layed. 2 Press flexible button 2 ( K ) or flexible button 3 ( J ) to select the folder, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 24 Reference Section 5 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). 6 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show b egins. Choose pictures Pick a series Pick a speed Start Slide show Choose pictures C.
E 25 Reference Section Choose a Theme 1 Press flexible button 4 ( n Choose a theme ). 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. • You can select o Animated (default setting), o Pop art , or p Classic . 3 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ).
E 26 Reference Section G V iew Movie Allows you to play back movies ( A 81). Available when a movie is displayed. Enter playback mode M flexible butt on 2 ( Z ) M flexible button 4 ( G View movie).
E 27 Reference Section Z More Playback Options Allows you to selec t a date and view images that were captured on that date or play ba ck images added to favorites. G View by Date 1 Press flexible button 2 ( G View by date ). 2 Press the multi selector H , I , J , or K to select the desired date, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 28 Reference Section 3 Press the multi selector J or K to view images. • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail playback m ode. • Press flexible butt on 1 ( Q ) to return to the screen displayed i n step 2. • Press flexible butt on 4 ( S ) to return to full-frame pla yback mode ( A 26).
E 29 Reference Section F View Favorites 1 Press flexible button 3 ( F View favorites ). 2 Press the multi selector J or K to view images. • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail playback m ode. • Press flexible butt on 1 ( Q ) to return to the screen displayed i n step 1.
E 30 Reference Section z Print Order/Retouch Copy or rotate images or cre ate a small copy of the current image. You can also specify the image to be printed and t he number of copies to be pr inted. y Retouch h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
E 31 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy method. • j Se lected imag es : Copies image s selected from the image selection scre en. Proceed to st ep 4. • i All image s : Copies all imag es. Proceed to step 7. 4 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image.
E 32 Reference Section B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-form at files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured w ith anothe r make of camera or that have been modifi ed on a computer.
E 33 Reference Section d Rotate Pictures After shooting, you can change the orient ation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees c lockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in port rait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
E 34 Reference Section s Small Picture Create a small copy of th e current image. 1 Press flexible button 4 ( s Small picture ). 2 Press flexible button 2 ( D ) or flexible button 3 ( E ) to select the size of the image and then press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 35 Reference Section a Print Order When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following me thods, the Print order option in the playback menu is u sed to create digi tal “print or ders”. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible ( F 23) printer’s card slot.
E 36 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Date : Print th e shooting date on all images in the print order. • Info : Print sh ooting information (shutter spee d and aperture value) on al l images in the print order.
E 37 Reference Section B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled i n the print or der option, shooting date and shooti ng information are printed on im ages when a DPOF-comp atible printer ( F 23) that supports printing of shooting date an d shooting information is used.
E 38 Reference Section l Came ra S et tin gs Welcome Screen Select whether or not the welco me screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt .
E 39 Reference Section Date and Time Set the camera clock. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M f lexible button 4 ( l Camera se ttings) M flexible button 3 ( J Date and time) Option Descript ion j Date format The available date formats are Year/Month/ Day , Month/Day/Year , and Day/M onth/Yea r .
E 40 Reference Section Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default sett ing is 3. • Press the mu lti selector J or K to s elect the desired brightness and th en press flexible butto n 4 ( O ).
E 41 Reference Section Print Date The shooting date can be impr inted on the images when shooting, allowing the in formatio n to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( E 37).
E 42 Reference Section Electronic VR Select whether to use el ectronic VR (vibration reduc tion) when taking still pictures . Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M f lexi.
E 43 Reference Section AF Assist Enable or disa ble AF-assist illu minator, which assists autofo cus operation when the subjec t is dimly lit. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on.
E 44 Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this optio n to format th e internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memor y or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to tra nsfer important data to a computer before formatting.
E 45 Reference Section Language Select one of 34 languages for disp lay of camera menus and messages. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M f lexible button 4 ( l Camera .
E 46 Reference Section Menu Background Select one of five background de signs to be used for a men u screen or thumbnail playback mode. • Press the mu lti selector J or K to s elect the desired design and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To restore the defau lt background image, press flexible button 3 ( P ).
E 47 Reference Section Reset All When flexible button 3 ( R Reset ) is selected, the came ra’s settings are restored to the ir default values . Shooting Menu Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M.
E 48 Reference Section Camera Settings Menu Others • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering ( E 61). Afte r a reset, the camera determines the largest file nu mber in th e internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number.
E 49 Reference Section Firmware Version View the current c amera firmware version. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M f lexible button 4 ( l Camera se ttings) M press I three times M flexible button 4 ( V Firmware Version) COOLPIX S31 Ver.
E 50 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a TV Connect the camera to a TV using an option al audio/video cable ( E 63) to play back images or movies on the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the ye llow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV.
E 51 Reference Section 4 Hold down the c (s hooting/playb ack mode) button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters pl ayba ck mode and images are displaye d on the TV.
E 52 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 23) printers can connect the cam era directly to the printer and print images without using a comput er.
E 53 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check p rinter settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a batte ry wi th a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
E 54 Reference Section 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are proper ly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessiv e force. When disconne cting the cable, do not rem ove the cable at an angle.
E 55 Reference Section Printing Individual Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 53), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be printed, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ).
E 56 Reference Section 4 Press flexible button 4 ( c Paper size ). 5 Press J or K to select the paper size, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To s pecify paper si ze using settings on the printer, select Default . 6 Press flexible button 2 ( a Start print ).
E 57 Reference Section Printing Multiple Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 53), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press flex ible button 3 ( p ).
E 58 Reference Section 4 Press H , and then press flexible button 2 ( o Print selection ), flexible button 3 ( k Print all images ), or flexible button 4 ( g DPOF printing ). Print selection Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine).
E 59 Reference Section Print all images One copy of each image saved in the internal memory or on the memory card, is printed. • When th e screen s hown on the rig ht is displayed, press f lexible button 2 ( a Start print ) to start printing. Press flexible button 1 ( Q ) to return to the print menu.
E 60 Reference Section 5 Printing begi ns. • The screen retu rns to step 2 when print ing is complet e. Cancel Printing 3/4 Current number o f copies/ total number of copies C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camer a), 3.
E 61 Reference Section File and F older Names Images, movies, and mess ages are assigned file names as fol lows. • Files are saved in folder s named with a folder number follow ed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 999, a new folder is created (e.
E 62 Reference Section • Files copied using Copy > Selected images are copied to the current fo lder, where th ey are assigned new file numbers in ascending orde r starting from the largest file numbe r in memory.
E 63 Reference Section Optional A cc essories Accessories are no t waterproof. AC adapter AC Adapt er EH-62F (connect as shown) Fully insert the cord of the AC adapter into the slot in the AC adapter, then insert the AC adapter in the battery chamber.
E 64 Reference Section Error Messages Display Cause/Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 39 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 10, 12 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down be fore resuming use.
E 65 Reference Section This card cannot be used. Error accessing mem ory card. • Use approved card. • Check that terminals are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inse rted. F 22 14 14 This card cannot be read. Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not been form atted for use in this camera.
E 66 Reference Section Image cannot be modified . Cannot edit se lected image. Select images that support editing function. E 8 Cannot record mov ie. Time out error whi le saving movie on the mem ory card. Select a me mory card wi th faster wri te speed.
E 67 Reference Section * See the documenta tion provided w ith your printe r for further guidan ce and information. Printer error: check printer st atus. Printer error. Check printer. After solv ing the problem, pres s flexible button 3 ( R Resume ) to resume printing.
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F 1 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product ..................... ................ .......... F 2 The Camera .... ............ ............ ............. ............... ............. ............ ............ .....
F 2 Technical Notes and In dex Caring for the P roduct The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Ni kon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions note d in “For Y.
F 3 Technical Notes and In dex • When an external fo rce is applied on the camera, it could become deformed or the airt ight seals may become damaged and cause water to s eep in side the camera. Do not place a heavy object on the camer a, drop the camer a, or apply exce ssive force on the camera.
F 4 Technical Notes and In dex B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Removing the battery or memor y card while the ca mera is on could d amage the camera or mem ory card. If removed whil e the camera is saving or de leting data, d ata may be lost and the camera’s memory or the memory card may be damaged.
F 5 Technical Notes and In dex The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warning s of “For Your Safety” ( A ix-xii) thoroughly before using the battery. • Check the batter y level before using the came ra and replace or char ge the battery if necessary.
F 6 Technical Notes and In dex • A marked drop in the time a fully-charg ed battery retains it s charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery. • Replace the battery whe n it no longer holds a charge.
F 7 Technical Notes and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital mem ory cards. Approved memory card s ➝ F 22 • Observe the precautions n oted in the docume ntation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
F 8 Technical Notes and In dex Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinne r, or other volatile chemical s. Lens When cleaning th e lens, avoid touching it directly with your finger s.
F 9 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Remove the batt ery if the camera will no t be us ed for an extended perio d. To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure lo ng, tro uble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert the battery and operate the camera approx.
F 10 Technical Notes and In dex T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check th e list of common problems belo w before consulting your re tailer or Nikon-aut horized service re presentative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Proble m Cause/Soluti on A The camera is on but does not respond.
F 11 Technical Notes and In dex Monitor is b lank. • Camera is off. • Battery exhauste d. • Standby mode for saving p ower: Press th e power switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/ playback mode) button, or b ( e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged.
F 12 Technical Notes and In dex Shooting Issues Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled. The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images captured using Take a se ries of pictures . 84, E 41 Screen for setting time and date is displayed when camera is turned on.
F 13 Technical Notes and In dex Camera cannot focus. • Subject is too close. Tr y moving away from the subject or setting Cho ose a style to Shoot close- ups . • The intend ed subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the camera settings me nu to Auto .
F 14 Technical Notes and In dex AF-assist il luminator does not light. Off is selected for AF ass ist in the camera setti ngs menu. Even when Auto is selected, AF-a ssist illuminator does not light when Photograph fireworks is used. It also may not light depending on the scene automatically selected by the camera when using A Point and shoot.
F 15 Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Proble m Cause/Soluti on A File cannot be played bac k. • File or folder was overwr itten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or mo del of digital camera.
F 16 Technical Notes and In dex Images added to favorites cannot be displayed usin g View fa vorites Data saved in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer. – Nikon Transf er 2 does not start when camera is connected.
F 17 Technical Notes and In dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1 / 2.9 -in. type C CD; approx. 10.34 million total p ixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom Focal length 4.
F 18 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 26 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, an d DPOF co mpliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Voice messag e.
F 19 Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwise stated, al l figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.
F 20 Technical Notes and In dex 1 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Produc ts Association (CIPA) standards fo r measuring the endurance of camera b atteries.
F 21 Technical Notes and In dex Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL12 Battery Charger MH-65 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operat ing temp erature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensio ns (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.
F 22 Technical Notes and In dex Approved Memory Ca rds The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for reco rding movies.
F 23 Technical Notes and In dex Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a st andard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of ca mera.
F 24 Technical Notes and In dex Index Symbols A Point and shoot ....................... ................... 34 c Playback mode .. ...................... ................... 26 l Camera settings menu .................... ........ 84 c (shooting/play back mode) button.
F 25 Technical Notes and In dex Decorate (shooting mode) ............... 32 , 48 Delete .................... ..................... ..................... ......... 28 Digital zoom ........... ..................... ................ ......... 23 Direct print .
F 26 Technical Notes and In dex Menu background ................ 18, 84, E46 Microphone ....................... ..................... ................. 2 Mirror L ......... ...................... ..................... ............. 46 Monitor ...... .
F 27 Technical Notes and In dex Shutter-rel ease button .... ..................... ... 2, 24 Slide show .......................... ................. 66, E21 Small picture .......................... ............ 67, E34 Smile timer .............. .....
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