Nikon Coolpix S1100pj User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
User’s Manual  
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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.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed  
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:  
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  
malfunction  
Should you notice smoke or an  
Do not use the camera or AC  
adapter in the presence of  
flammable gas  
Do not use electronic equipment in  
the presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
unusual smell coming from the  
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC  
adapter and remove the battery  
immediately, taking care to avoid  
burns. Continued operation could  
result in injury. After removing or  
disconnecting the power source, take  
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection.  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
battery or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Do not disassemble  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or AC adapter could result in  
injury. Repairs should be performed  
only by qualified technicians. Should  
the camera or AC adapter break open  
as the result of a fall or other accident,  
take the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection,  
after unplugging the product and/or  
removing the battery.  
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For Your Safety  
Observe caution when  
handling the battery  
The battery may leak or explode if  
improperly handled. Observe the  
following precautions when handling  
the battery for use in this product:  
Before replacing the battery, turn  
the product off. If you are using the  
AC adapter (available separately), be  
sure to unplug the AC adapter from  
an electrical power outlet.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge  
the battery by inserting it in a  
Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied).  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
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. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
Do not handle the power cable or  
go near the battery charger during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the power cable, place it  
under heavy objects, or expose it to  
heat or flames. Should the insulation  
be damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection. Failure to observe these  
precautions could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not handle the plug or battery  
charger with wet hands. Failure to  
observe this precaution could result  
in electric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery or attempt to remove or  
break the battery insulation or  
casing.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Replace the terminal cover when  
transporting the battery. Do not  
transport or store with metal objects  
such as necklaces or hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage  
when fully discharged. To avoid  
damage to the product, be sure to  
remove the battery when no charge  
remains.  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the  
battery, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
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For Your Safety  
Use appropriate cables  
When connecting cables to the input  
and output jacks, use only the cables  
provided or sold by Nikon for the  
purpose, to maintain compliance with  
product regulations.  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Handle moving parts with  
care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
Turn the power off when  
using inside an airplane or the  
hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the  
airplane during take off or landing.  
Follow the instructions of the hospital  
when using while in a hospital. The  
electromagnetic waves given out by  
this camera may disrupt the electronic  
systems of the airplane or the  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs supplied with this  
device should not be played back on  
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-  
ROMs on an audio CD player could  
cause hearing loss or damage the  
equipment.  
instruments of the hospital.  
Observe caution when using  
the projector or movie light  
Do not look directly into the  
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 photographing infants,  
when the flash should be no less than  
one meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.  
projector window or project images  
or shine the movie light in or near  
human eyes. This could damage the  
eyes or result in visual impairment.  
Do not project images or shine the  
movie light towards the driver of a  
motor vehicle. Doing so may result  
in an automobile accident.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in burns or fire.  
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Notices  
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.  
Federal Communications  
Commission (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. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be  
notified that any changes or  
modifications made to this device that  
are not expressly approved by Nikon  
Corporation may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
Interface Cables  
Use the interface cables sold or  
provided by Nikon for your equipment.  
Using other interface cables may  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of  
the FCC rules.  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING  
Handling the cord on this product will  
expose you to lead, a chemical known  
to the State of California to cause birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
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Notices  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Notices for customers in Europe  
CAUTION  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS  
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT  
TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES  
ACCORDING TO THE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
This symbol indicates that  
this product is to be  
collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
All batteries, whether marked with  
this symbol or not, are designated  
for separate collection at an  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S1100pj 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  
information that should be read  
information that may be helpful  
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before use, to prevent damage to  
the camera.  
when using the camera.  
This icon marks notes, information  
that should be read before using  
the camera.  
This icon indicates that more  
information is available elsewhere  
in this manual.  
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Notations  
Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card  
are referred to as “memory card.”  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of  
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
Screen Samples  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so  
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and Screen Display  
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.  
C Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable  
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and  
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The  
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for  
picture storage, deletion, or viewing.  
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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 information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC  
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and  
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the  
Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the  
camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or  
Holographic seal:  
leaking.  
Identifies this device as an  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local  
authentic Nikon product.  
authorized Nikon dealer.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
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.  
About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without  
Nikon’s prior written permission.  
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in  
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.  
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
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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 or reproduction  
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless  
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused  
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or  
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is  
prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies  
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and  
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to  
infringe copyright laws.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-  
in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes  
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially  
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s  
responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 144). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage  
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Under the  
connector cover  
8
9
10  
11  
15  
14 13  
Lens cover closed  
12  
1
2
Shutter-release button..............................30  
Self-timer lamp...............................................37  
AF-assist illuminator.................................151  
Movie light.....................................................126  
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Zoom control..................................................29  
f: wide .........................................................29  
g: tele ..............................................................29  
h: thumbnail playback......................80  
i: playback zoom....................................82  
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Lens .........................................................177, 193  
10 Infrared receiver (front) ..................48, 164  
11 Projector window......................................163  
12 Lens cover ......................................................175  
13 Eyelet for camera strap................................ 7  
14 Connector cover................... 129, 132, 137  
Power switch/power-on lamp  
.......................................................................26, 153  
3
4
5
6
7
Flash......................................................................34  
P (projector) button.......................9, 163  
Projector focus dial...................................163  
Built-in microphone...................... 106, 123  
USB/audio/video output connector  
15  
......................................................... 129, 132, 137  
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Parts of the Camera  
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2
3
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5
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7
8
9
10  
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13  
12  
11  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flash lamp.........................................................35  
Infrared receiver (rear).................... 48, 164  
Speaker..................................................107, 128  
b (movie-record) button............... 9, 123  
A (shooting mode) button.............8, 49  
c (playback) button ................... 8, 32, 83  
Monitor/touch panel .................................12  
Cover latch ............................................... 20, 24  
Power connector cover (for  
10 connection with available separately  
AC Adapter)...................................................178  
11 Battery latch.............................................20, 21  
12 Battery chamber............................................20  
13 Memory card slot..........................................24  
14 Projector stand............................................165  
15 Projector stand latch...............................165  
16 Tripod socket  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover................... 20, 24  
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Parts of the Camera  
Remote Control ML-L5  
The supplied remote control can be used for shooting (A 48). In projector mode  
(A 163), the remote control can be used to change the projected still pictures  
and to play back movies.  
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove  
the insulating sheet by pulling it in the direction indicated.  
1
2
Infrared emitter  
1
2
Zoom button (shooting mode)  
f: wide  
g: tele  
Zoom button (projector mode)  
h: thumbnail playback  
i: playback zoom  
–: decrease volume  
+: increase volume  
3
4
5
H, I, J, or K (up, down, left, or right  
selection) button  
3
4
5
6
Apply selection button  
P (projector) button  
b (slide show) button  
6
See the following pages for details of the operation of the remote control.  
B Notes on the Remote Control Battery  
When changing the remote control battery, be sure that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–)  
terminals are oriented correctly.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”  
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Parts of the Camera  
Replacing the Remote Control Battery  
1
2
3
Push the tab in the  
direction indicated  
above.  
While holding the tab in,  
grasp the edge of the  
battery holder with your  
fingernail and pull it  
straight out.  
Remove the used 3V  
CR2025 lithium battery.  
4
5
Place a new 3V CR2025  
lithium battery in the  
battery holder. Be sure  
that the “+” mark is  
facing up.  
Insert the battery holder  
into the remote control.  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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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. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this  
position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button  
the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release  
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.  
Press the  
Press the  
shutter-release  
button halfway  
to set focus and  
exposure  
shutter-release  
button the rest  
of the way down  
to take picture  
The A (Shooting Mode) Button  
Press the A button in playback mode or  
projector mode to enter shooting mode.  
Press the A button in shooting mode to display  
the shooting-mode selection menu and switch  
shooting modes (A 49).  
The c (Playback) Button  
Press the c button in shooting mode to enter  
playback mode.  
Press the c button in playback mode or  
projector mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu and switch playback modes  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c  
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.  
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Basic Operations  
The b (Movie-record) Button  
Press the b (movie-record) button in shooting  
mode to start movie recording (A 123). Press the  
b (movie-record) button again to stop movie  
recording.  
Press the b (movie-record) button in playback  
mode to enter shooting mode.  
The P (Projector) Button  
Press the P button in shooting mode or playback  
mode to switch to projector mode.  
Press the P button again to end projector mode.  
Projector focus dial  
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Operating the Touch Panel  
The monitor on the COOLPIX S1100pj 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  
Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode (A 80)  
Perform touch shutter (A 41), touch AF/AE (A 44),  
or subject tracking (A 55) operations  
Drag the tab to display the setting controls during  
shooting or playback (A 16)  
Dragging  
Drag your finger across the touch panel and  
remove it from the touch panel.  
Use this operation to:  
Scroll through pictures in full-frame playback mode  
(A 32)  
Move the visible portion of a picture enlarged with  
playback zoom (A 82)  
Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 47) or other settings  
Dragging and Dropping  
Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to  
the desired location ( ), and remove it from  
1
the touch panel ( ).  
2
Use this operation to:  
Apply the rating setting (A 97)  
Select a picture to view with slide show in projector  
mode (A 170)  
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Operating the Touch Panel  
Using the Stylus  
Use the stylus for operations, such as when using  
the paint option (A 110), that require more  
precision than using a finger.  
Attaching the Stylus  
Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.  
B Notes on the Touch Panel  
Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.  
Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.  
B Notes on Tapping/Dragging  
The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.  
The camera may not respond if the followings are made.  
- Bounce your finger off the display  
- Drag your finger over too short a distance  
- Stroke the display too lightly  
- Move your finger too quickly  
B Notes on the Touch Panel  
Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.  
Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.  
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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.  
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5
1 2 3  
6 7 8  
18  
17  
9
16  
15  
14  
10  
23  
50  
a
23  
1
1
00  
b
1/250 F3.9  
00  
11  
13 12  
1
1
2
3
4
5
Shooting mode ....................26, 52, 61, 73  
Macro mode....................................................54  
Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 54  
Focus indicator..............................................30  
AE/AF-L indicator .........................................72  
a Number of exposures remaining  
10 (still pictures) .............................................26  
2
b Movie length............................................123  
11 Internal memory indicator......................27  
12 Aperture.............................................................30  
13 Shutter speed .................................................30  
14 Focus area (subject tracking mode)....55  
15 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................44  
16 Focus area (face detection)............30, 73  
17 Focus area (center)  
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“Date not set” indicator..................... 181  
6
Date imprint indicator ....................... 149  
Travel destination icon .......................... 145  
7
8
9
Oq  
18 Focus area (auto) ..........................................50  
Vibration reduction icon................... 150  
Battery level indicator................................26  
1
2
Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.  
Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.  
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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 16).  
The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and  
the current camera settings.  
1
4
OFF  
AUTO  
2
AUTO  
0.0  
3
1
2
Touch AF/AE cancellation.......................44  
Tab.........................................................................16  
3
4
Setting controls.............................................17  
Scene effect adjustment slider ............63  
C Monitor Display in Portrait (“Tall”) Orientation  
When the camera is held in portrait (“tall”) orientation, the controls and indicators are also displayed  
in portrait (“tall”) orientation. Controls and indicators may not be appropriately rotated when the  
camera is pointing up or down.  
AUTO  
0.0  
OFF  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
0.0  
OFF  
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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.  
Indicators below are displayed when turning on the camera or operating the  
camera, and turn off after a few seconds elapse (A 148).  
1 2  
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b
12  
11  
1
1
2
3
Playback mode .....................32, 84, 91, 94  
File number and type............................. 180  
Date/time of recording.............................22  
a Quick retouch icon ..........................113  
c D-Lighting icon..................................114  
j Glamour retouch icon ...................119  
i
Filter effects icon...............................117  
d Paint icon...............................................110  
r Stretch icon ..........................................115  
q Perspective control icon...............116  
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2
Image mode .............................................39  
4
a
Crop icon ...............................................122  
2
p Voice memo icon..............................107  
C Small picture icon.............................121  
Movie options ....................................... 125  
5
Print-order icon .......................................... 101  
Protect icon......................................................99  
Album icon in  
a Current frame number/  
10 total number of frames ........................32  
6
b Movie length............................................128  
3
favorite pictures mode ...........................86  
11 Internal memory indicator......................27  
7
Category icon in  
3
12 Rating indicator.............................................97  
auto sort mode ............................................91  
8
Battery level indicator................................26  
1
2
3
Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.  
Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.  
The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in  
playback mode is displayed.  
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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 can be  
available (A 16).  
The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the picture played  
back and the current camera settings.  
1
2
3
1
2
Movie playback........................................... 128  
Tab.........................................................................16  
3
Setting controls.............................................17  
C Picture Display  
When the camera is rotated, the picture and controls displayed are also rotated as indicated below.  
Pictures and controls may not be appropriately rotated when the camera is pointing up or down.  
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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.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap z (setup) in the setting controls to make the basic camera settings.  
When H or J is displayed on the setting screen, tap H to exit the setting  
screen. Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
Tap the tab to display the  
icons of settings that can  
be changed in the  
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current mode.  
Tap an icon to display the  
setting screen of that  
item.  
Tap the tab again to hide  
the setting controls.  
OFF  
0.0  
Tap z to display the setup  
menu.  
Tap an icon to apply the  
setting of that item.  
Return to the previous  
screen.  
Image mode  
4320×3240  
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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 49).  
Each icon also indicates the current setting.  
m
Flash mode..............................................34  
1
p Macro mode ...........................................54  
n Self-timer...................................................37  
A Image mode ...........................................39  
D Movie options.....................................125  
Touch shooting  
1
Touch shutter...................................41  
Touch AF/AE .....................................44  
Subject tracking..............................55  
q
r
s
2
3
E ISO sensitivity .........................................57  
C Continuous..............................................58  
w White balance........................................59  
o Exposure compensation .................47  
2
3
OFF  
AUTO  
z
Setup ........................................................142  
AUTO  
0.0  
Playback  
Pictures can be edited and deleted, and playback settings can be made.  
The available setting items vary depending on the type of picture or playback  
mode.  
1
2
3
Rating...................................................................97  
5
4
3
2
1
0
h Add pictures to albums (except in  
favorite pictures mode) ...................84  
Remove pictures from albums (in  
1
favorite pictures mode) ...................87  
c Delete ........................................................33  
b Slide show................................................98  
d Protect........................................................99  
a DPOF print order...............................101  
U Paint..........................................................110  
M Retouch...................................................108  
E
Voice memo.........................................106  
2
3
z
Setup ........................................................142  
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First Steps  
Charging the Battery  
Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery  
Charger MH-65 (supplied).  
1
Connect the power cable in the order indicated below.  
2
Insert the battery into the battery charger  
by sliding the battery forward ( ), and  
1
press down until it locks into place ( ).  
2
CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging  
begins.  
About 2 hours 30 minutes are required to charge a  
fully exhausted battery.  
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Charging the Battery  
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.  
CHARGE lamp Description  
Blinks  
Battery charging.  
On  
Battery fully charged.  
The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and  
reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying  
flat.  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge  
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to  
35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.  
The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the  
charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer  
or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Flickers  
3
Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is  
complete.  
B Notes on the Battery Charger  
The supplied battery charger is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery  
charger.  
B Notes on the Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”  
(A 176), before using the battery.  
If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and  
completely exhaust it before returning it to storage.  
C Note on AC Power Supply  
If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 178) is used, power is supplied to the camera  
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this  
camera.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
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Inserting the Battery  
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.  
Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low  
1
2
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Slide the cover latch to the Y side ( ) and open the  
1
cover( ).  
2
Insert the battery.  
Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–)  
terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at  
the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.  
Use the battery to push up the orange battery latch in the  
direction indicated by the arrow ( ) and fully insert the  
1
battery ( ).  
2
When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will  
lock it in place.  
B Inserting the Battery  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could  
damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in  
the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Close the cover ( ), and slide the cover latch ( ) to the  
1
2
Z side.  
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Inserting the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off 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 ( ). The  
1
battery can then be removed by hand ( ).  
2
Note that the camera, battery, and memory card  
may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery  
and memory card.  
Turning On and Off the Camera  
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The  
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the  
monitor will turn on.  
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.  
When the camera is turned off, both the power-on  
lamp and monitor will turn off.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in  
playback mode (A 32).  
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)  
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby  
mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,  
the camera will turn off automatically.  
To reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is blinking, press any of the following buttons:  
- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button or b (movie-record) button  
Camera enters standby mode in about a minute (default setting) during shooting or playback  
mode. The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from  
the Auto off option (A 153) in the setup menu (A 142).  
In projector mode (A 163), the camera enters standby mode in about five minutes (default  
setting). The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from  
the Auto off option (A 173) in the projector settings menu (A 172).  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.  
1
2
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on.  
Tap the desired language.  
Language  
Dansk  
If the desired language is not displayed, tap B or C to  
Čeština  
view other language options.  
Deutsch  
Español  
Français  
English  
Ελληνικά  
Indonesia  
For more information about operating the touch panel,  
.
3
Tap Yes.  
Date  
Set time and date?  
If No is tapped, the date and time will not be set.  
Yes  
No  
4
Tap E or F to select your home time zone  
Home time zone  
London  
Casablanca  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
D Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection  
screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time  
option.  
Home time zone  
London  
Casablanca  
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at  
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,  
tap p again.  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
5
6
7
Tap the order in which the day, month, and  
year are displayed.  
Date  
MDY  
YMD  
YMD  
YMD  
DMY  
:
01  
01  
15  
01 2010 00 00  
Edit the date and time.  
Date  
Tap the desired item and A or B to edit the highlighted  
item.  
MDY  
DMY  
:
01 2010 00 00  
Tap I.  
Date  
The clock is activated and the camera enters shooting  
mode.  
MDY  
DMY  
:
11 2010 14 30  
C Imprinting and Changing the Date and Time  
To imprint the date on pictures when shooting, enable date imprint from the Date imprint  
option (A 149) in the setup menu (A 142) after the date and time have been set.  
To change the date and time of the camera clock, select Date from the Date item (A 145) in the  
setup menu (A 142) and follow the procedure described from step 5.  
Select Time zone from the Date item (A 145) in the setup menu to change the time zone and  
daylight saving time settings.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory  
(approximately 79 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards  
(available commercially; A 179).  
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. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal  
memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.  
1
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are off and open the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into  
place.  
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
B Inserting Memory Cards  
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards  
could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to  
check that the memory card is in the correct orientation.  
Removing Memory Cards  
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off  
and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are  
off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
and press the card in ( ) to partially eject the card. The  
1
card can then be removed by hand. Do not attempt to  
remove the card at an angle ( ).  
2
Note that the camera, battery, and memory card  
may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery  
and memory card.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
B Formatting Memory Cards  
If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on,  
the memory card must be formatted before use (A 154). Note that  
formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on  
the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish  
to keep before formatting the memory card.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
Tap Yes to format. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, tap  
Yes. To start formatting, tap OK.  
Yes  
No  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory  
card slot cover until formatting is complete.  
Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time  
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S1100pj (A 154).  
B The Write Protect Switch  
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When  
this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to,  
or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock”  
position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position  
to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.  
Write protect switch  
B Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards.  
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the  
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result  
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:  
- Take out the battery or memory card  
- Turn off the camera  
- Disconnect the AC adapter  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
Do not disassemble or modify.  
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.  
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.  
Do not expose to humidity, dust, or corrosive gases.  
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Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  
G
(Easy Auto) Mode  
In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting  
mode by framing a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting  
mode that suits the scene (A 50).  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on.  
G (easy auto) mode is initially activated at the time of  
purchase. Proceed to step 4.  
2
Press the A button to display the  
shooting-mode selection menu.  
3
4
Tap G in the monitor.  
Shooting mode  
Easy auto mode  
The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.  
Check the battery level indicator and the  
number of exposures remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
Battery level  
Description  
indicator  
NO INDICATOR  
Battery fully charged.  
Battery low. Prepare to charge or  
replace the battery.  
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B
Number of exposures  
remaining  
N
Cannot take pictures. Recharge or  
replace with a fully charged  
battery.  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal  
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 40).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode  
Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode  
Shooting mode  
Vibration reduction  
indicator  
The effects of camera shake  
are reduced.  
In easy auto mode, G,  
e, f, g, h, j, or i is  
displayed to indicate the  
shooting mode selected  
by the camera for the  
current subject and  
framing.  
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Internal memory indicator  
Indicates that images will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately  
79 MB).  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be  
stored on the memory card.  
To reactivate the monitor after it is turned off by the power saving function in  
standby mode (A 153), press any of the following buttons:  
-
Power switch, shutter-release button, A button or b (movie-record) button  
B Note on Touch Shutter  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor  
(A 41). Take care that you do not release the shutter accidently.  
D Functions Available in G (Easy Auto) Mode  
When the camera is pointed at a human face, the face detection function, with which the camera  
automatically detects that face and focus on it, activates (A 30, 50).  
Shooting settings (A 34) can be changed by tapping the left or bottom tab to display the setting  
controls.  
D Vibration Reduction  
See Vibration reduction (A 150) in the setup menu (A 142) for more information.  
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
1
Ready the camera.  
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your  
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-  
assist illuminator, and built-in microphone.  
When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn  
the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
Shooting mode indicator  
When the camera automatically selects the optimum  
scene mode, the shooting mode indicator will be  
changed (A 50).  
A face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow  
double border (focus area).  
Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is  
detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by  
a double border, and the others by a single border.  
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When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no  
face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed. Frame the picture so that the  
intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.  
B Notes on G (Easy Auto) Mode  
The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain condition. In this case, select another  
shooting mode.  
When digital zoom is in effect, shooting mode is G.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
Using the Zoom  
Rotate the zoom control to g or f to activate optical  
zoom.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
To 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.  
The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle  
position when the camera is turned on.  
A zoom indicator is displayed in the monitor during  
zooming.  
Optical Digital  
zoom zoom  
Digital Zoom  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating  
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified  
up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.  
The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed  
when digital zoom is in effect.  
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 slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 39) and  
digital zoom magnification.  
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom is  
increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to  
indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size  
decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation  
is possible at the current image mode setting.  
Small image size  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 152) in the setup menu  
(A 142).  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway (A 8).  
When a face is detected, it is framed by the double  
border indicating the active focus area. When the subject  
is in focus, the double border turns green.  
1/250 F3.9  
Aperture  
Shutter speed  
The camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) suitable to the  
shooting scene. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (A 12, 50) that is selected  
is displayed in green.  
When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed  
and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once  
focus has been acquired, the focus indicator will glow  
green.  
Focus indicator  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the  
shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed.  
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake and increases shutter  
speed, the shutter speed indicator will turn green (motion detection; A 51).  
If the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the  
shutter-release button halfway again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded to  
the memory card or internal memory.  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
B 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.  
B Autofocus  
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject  
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green.  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject  
makes that subject appear very dark)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is  
standing in front of a white wall)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in a skyscraper)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several  
times, or focus on another subject (A 46). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the  
alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
B Note on Face Detection  
C Touch Shutter  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor  
(A 41) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to  
the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject  
that is tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE option, the picture is taken by pressing  
the shutter-release button (A 44).  
C Blink Warning Screen  
When a picture is taken with the face detection function and the camera detects that a portrait  
subject may have blinked while d Blink warning set to On, the blink warning screen (A 157) is  
displayed in the monitor.  
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 151) may light when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 34) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way down.  
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures  
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)  
Press the c (playback) button.  
b (movie-record) button  
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4
4
A (shooting mode) button  
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
Drag the current picture left or right to display the previous or subsequent picture.  
c (playback) button Internal memory indicator  
Display the previous picture  
Display the subsequent picture  
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4
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or  
internal memory.  
Press the A button, b (movie-record) button, or shutter-release button to switch to  
shooting mode.  
When playing back pictures stored in the cameras internal memory,  
C
is displayed. When a memory card  
is inserted in the camera, is not displayed and images stored on the memory card are played back.  
C
C Operations Available in Playback Mode  
C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera  
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode.  
C Viewing Pictures  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to view pictures in a list (thumbnail display; A 80).  
Pictures taken in portrait (“tall”) orientation are automatically rotated for display (A 15). The  
orientation can be changed in Rotate image (A 105).  
When the camera is rotated, the picture is also rotated accordingly (A 15).  
To reactivate the monitor after it is turned off in standby mode (A 153), press any of the  
following buttons:  
- The power switch, shutter-release button, or c button  
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures  
Deleting Unwanted Pictures  
1
Play back a picture to be deleted, tap the  
bottom tab to display the setting controls  
(A 16), and tap c.  
2
Tap the desired delete option.  
Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame  
picture or movie (A 128).  
Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and  
Screen” for more information.  
Delete  
Current image  
Erase selected images  
All images  
All images: Delete all pictures.  
Select either Erase selected images or All images when performing step 1 in  
thumbnail playback mode (A 80).  
3
Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog.  
Delete  
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.  
Erase 1 image?  
To exit without deleting the picture, tap J or No.  
Yes  
No  
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen  
1
Tap a picture to display y.  
Erase selected images  
To deselect the picture, tap the picture again and y will  
be hidden.  
Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display the  
picture in full-frame playback mode and tap o or rotate  
the zoom control to f (h) to display pictures in  
thumbnail playback mode.  
2
Display y to all pictures to delete and tap I to apply the selection.  
The confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more  
operations.  
B Notes on Deletion  
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important pictures to a computer before  
deleting them.  
Protected pictures cannot be deleted (A 99).  
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Using the Basic Shooting Functions  
In G (easy auto) mode, following settings can be made. Each icon indicates the  
current setting.  
1
2
3
4
X Flash mode...............................................34  
n Self-timer....................................................37  
A Image mode ............................................39  
D Movie options......................................125  
OFF  
0.0  
Touch shooting  
5
q Touch shutter ....................................41  
r Touch AF/AE.......................................44  
1
2 3 4 5 6  
6
o Exposure compensation..................47  
Still pictures can be taken by the remote control (A 48).  
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 0.3-3.5 m (1 ft.-  
11 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.5 m (1 ft.  
8 in.-8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.  
Note that in G (easy auto) mode (A 26), only a Auto (default setting) and c  
Off are available. When a Auto is selected, the camera sets the flash mode  
according to the automatically selected scene mode.  
In A (auto) mode (A 52), some scene modes (A 61), or smart portrait mode  
(A 73), the following flash modes are available.  
Auto  
a
b
c
X
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 36).  
Off  
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.  
Fill flash  
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and  
backlit subjects.  
Slow sync  
d
a (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.  
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture  
background at night or under dim lighting.  
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Setting the Flash Mode  
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls  
(A 16) and tap the flash mode icon.  
2
Tap the desired flash mode icon.  
Flash mode  
Auto  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (c) or Lighting is Dim  
Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 150) to Off in the setup menu  
(A 142) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
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.  
B Note on Using the Flash  
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.  
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to c (off).  
C The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.  
Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try  
again.  
Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.  
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off,  
and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.  
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C The Flash Mode Setting  
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.  
G (easy auto) mode: a (auto)  
A (auto) mode: a (auto)  
Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 62)  
F (smart portrait): fixed at a (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; c (off) when On is  
selected for Blink proof (A 76)  
There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).  
To reduce red-eye, a series of low-intensity pre-flashes fire before the main flash. In addition, if the  
camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye  
before the picture is saved.  
Note the following when shooting:  
Due to the pre-flashes, there is a longer than usual interval between the time the shutter-release  
button is pressed and the time the shutter is released.  
More time than usual is required to record pictures.  
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.  
In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction  
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.  
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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. Set Vibration reduction (A 150) to Off in the setup menu  
(A 142) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
1
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 16) and tap the self-timer icon.  
OFF  
0.0  
2
Tap 10s or 2s.  
Self-timer  
Off  
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as  
weddings  
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake  
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.  
3
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
10S  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1/250 F3.9  
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4
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9S  
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  
down. About one second before the shutter is  
released, the lamp stops blinking and glows  
steadily.  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will  
be set to Off.  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press  
the shutter-release button again.  
B Note on Self-timer  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
Applied Simultaneously” (A 77) for more information.  
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A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)  
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. The higher the image mode setting, the larger  
the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably  
“grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.  
Option  
Size (pixels)  
Description  
Higher quality than R suitable for enlargements or  
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
Q 4320×3240P 4320 × 3240  
R 4320×3240  
4320 × 3240  
(default setting)  
Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
R 3264×2448  
3264 × 2448  
2592 × 1944  
L 2592×1944  
Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to  
be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
M 2048×1536  
2048 × 1536  
1024 × 768  
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
N 1024×768  
Suited to full-screen display on a television with an  
aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
O 640×480  
640 × 480  
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
p 3968×2232  
3968 × 2232  
1
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 16) and tap the image mode  
icon.  
OFF  
0.0  
2
Tap the desired image mode icon.  
Image mode  
4320×3240  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
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C Image Mode  
The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than G (easy auto) mode.  
Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 77) for more information.  
C 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). In addition, this number  
may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same  
specified capacity.  
Internal memory  
(approx. 79 MB)  
Memory card  
*
Setting  
Print size (cm/in.)  
(4 GB)  
Q 4320×3240P  
R 4320×3240  
R 3264×2448  
L 2592×1944  
M 2048×1536  
N 1024×768  
O 640×480  
11  
550  
36 × 27/14 × 10.5  
36 × 27/14 × 10.5  
28 × 21/11 × 8  
22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5  
17 × 13/7 × 5  
23  
40  
1100  
1910  
62  
2940  
97  
4640  
316  
563  
36  
15000  
24100  
1720  
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5  
5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
p 3968×2232  
34 × 19/13 × 7.5  
* Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of  
pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image  
size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those  
printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.  
The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting screen when 50 or fewer remain  
(A 26).  
If there are 10,000 or more pictures saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback screen  
as the current frame number or total number of frames.  
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q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch  
Shutter)  
Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.  
Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 3.  
1
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 16) and tap the touch shooting  
icon.  
OFF  
0.0  
2
3
Tap q (touch shutter).  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
Touch shooting  
Touch shutter  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
Tap the desired subject to take a picture.  
When a face is detected in G (easy auto) mode, it is  
framed by a border. Tap a detected face to set the focus  
and exposure on that face.  
When no face is detected, the camera focuses on the area  
that is tapped.  
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Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may  
cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in  
blurred pictures.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the  
frame.  
The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch shutter option is selected.  
If X is displayed when the monitor is tapped, the  
shutter cannot be released. Tap an area within X or a  
border displayed when the camera detects a face.  
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B Notes on Touch Shutter  
When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 58) enabled, or in  
Sports or Museum scene mode (A 61), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only  
one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.  
Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in G (easy auto) mode, A (auto) mode  
and some scene modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (A 44). At this  
setting, the shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.  
When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not  
be in focus (A 31).  
When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A 37) enabled, the  
camera locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 77) for more information.  
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C Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter  
The touch shutter can be used in G (easy auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter  
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.  
Shooting mode  
Touch shutter operation  
When a face is detected by the camera, it is framed by a  
border. Tap a detected face to set the focus and exposure  
on that face.  
When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area  
tapped.  
G (easy auto) mode (A 26)  
A (auto) mode (A 52),  
Sports, Party/indoor,  
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the  
Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food, area tapped. When the camera detects more than one face,  
Museum, Copy, and  
Backlighting scene modes  
(A 61)  
tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure  
for that face.  
Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be  
selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a  
face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for  
that face.  
Portrait and Night portrait  
scene modes (A 61)  
Landscape, Sunset,  
Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used  
when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release  
(Features)” (A 64) for more information.  
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,  
Fireworks show, and  
Panorama assist scene modes  
(A 61)  
Smart portrait mode (A 73)  
Touch shutter cannot be enabled.  
C Touch Shooting Setting  
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off.  
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r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)  
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. Press  
the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped,  
and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.  
1
2
3
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 16) and tap the touch shooting  
icon.  
OFF  
0.0  
Tap r (touch AF/AE).  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
Touch shooting  
Touch AF/AE  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
Tap the subject at which the camera focuses.  
When a face is detected in G (easy auto) mode, faces  
other than the one surrounded by the frame cannot be  
tapped. When multiple faces are detected, tap a face  
framed by a single border to move the focus area to that  
face.  
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When no face is detected, the camera focuses on the area  
that is tapped.  
u or a double border will be displayed at the area tapped.  
When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be selected.  
To cancel the focus area selection, tap a displayed at left in the monitor.  
If a position at which focus cannot be acquired is tapped,  
X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap another  
position inside X.  
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4
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.  
B 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).  
C Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function  
Touch AF/AE can be used in G (easy auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE  
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.  
Shooting mode  
Touch AF/AE operation  
When the camera detects a face, only a face framed by a  
border can be selected. When the camera detects more  
than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move  
the focus area to that face.  
When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area  
tapped.  
G (easy auto) mode (A 26)  
A (auto) mode (A 52),  
Sports, Party/indoor, Beach,  
Snow, Close-up, Food,  
Museum, Copy, and  
Backlighting scene modes  
(A 61)  
Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.  
Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be  
selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a  
face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that  
face.  
Portrait and Night portrait  
scene modes (A 61), and  
smart portrait mode (A 73)  
Landscape, Sunset,  
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,  
Fireworks show, and  
Panorama assist scene modes  
(A 61)  
Touch AF/AE cannot be enabled.  
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C Touch Shooting Setting  
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off.  
D 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.  
1
2
3
Switch to A (auto) mode (A 52) and select Touch AF/AE  
for the touch shooting setting.  
Touch shooting  
Touch AF/AE  
Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the  
desired subject.  
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Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area  
glows green.  
Exposure is locked for the subject on which focus is  
acquired when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
1/250 F3.9  
4
5
Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway  
and recompose the picture.  
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway.  
1/250 F3.9  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to  
take the picture.  
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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.  
1
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 16) and tap the exposure  
compensation icon.  
OFF  
0.0  
2
Drag the slider to change the exposure  
compensation value.  
Exposure compensation  
To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure  
compensation.  
-
2
-
1
+
1
+
2
0
To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure  
compensation.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
3
Tap I.  
Exposure compensation  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
To exit without setting the exposure compensation, set  
the value to 0 and tap I.  
-
2
-
1
+
1
+
2
0
C Exposure Compensation Value  
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.  
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Taking Pictures with the Remote Control  
Use the remote control ML-L5 (supplied; A 6) to take pictures. It is convenient for  
taking self-portraits and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shake that  
occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.  
The remote control can also be used in conjunction with the self-timer.  
Use of a tripod is recommended during shooting with the remote control. Set  
Vibration reduction (A 150) to Off in the setup menu (A 142) when using  
a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
1
2
Use a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera.  
Frame a picture.  
To use the self-timer, follow steps 1 and 2 under “n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer”  
(A 37) to make self-timer settings.  
Press the g or f button to activate the zoom. Press the g button to  
zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or the f  
button to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame.  
When Smile timer is set to On in smart portrait mode (A 73), and the  
camera detects human faces, remote control operation is not available.  
3
Point the infrared emitter of the remote  
control at the infrared receiver on the  
front or rear of the camera (A 4, 5) and  
press the apply selection button.  
Rear  
Front  
The shutter is released and a picture is saved.  
Point the remote control at the infrared receiver  
from a distance not greater than 5 m (16 ft.).  
When the self-timer is used, focus is locked,  
exposure is adjusted, and the self-timer begins  
counting down. Once the shutter is released, the  
self-timer is automatically disabled. To stop the  
self-timer before a picture is taken, press the apply  
selection button again.  
Apply selection  
button  
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Selecting a Shooting Mode  
Following shooting modes can be selected.  
G
Easy auto mode  
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting  
mode.  
A
Auto mode  
Pictures can be taken with the flash mode or macro mode settings. Other settings can  
be made, such as the continuous setting or the “subject tracking” option, which moves  
the active focus area to track the registered subject.  
C
Scene mode  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.  
F
Smart portrait mode  
The camera uses the face detection function to detect human faces, and automatically  
releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to  
make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.  
1
Press the A button in shooting  
mode.  
The shooting-mode selection menu is  
displayed.  
2
Tap the desired shooting mode icon.  
Shooting mode  
Easy auto mode  
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.  
To select a scene mode, first tap C (scene), and then tap  
the icon of the desired scene mode (A 61).  
To return to the current shooting mode without switching  
shooting modes, press the A button or the shutter-  
release button.  
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G Easy Auto Mode  
Automatic Scene Selection  
The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when pointing the  
camera at a subject.  
G Auto mode (general use)  
e Portrait (A 64)  
f Landscape (A 64)  
g Night landscape (A 67)  
h Night portrait (A 65)  
j Backlighting (A 69)  
i Close-up (A 67)  
Focusing in Easy Auto Mode  
When G or i is displayed, the camera automatically  
selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing  
the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-  
release button halfway to activate the focus area. When  
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus  
area (up to nine areas) selected by the camera will be  
displayed in the monitor.  
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Face Detection  
When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, which the camera  
automatically detects that face and focus on it, starts. The face detection function  
is activated in the following situations.  
In G (easy auto) mode (A 26)  
In A (auto) mode (A 52)  
In Portrait (A 64), or Night portrait (A 65) scene mode  
In smart portrait mode (A 73)  
B Notes on the Face Detection Function  
The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on  
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
faces are looking.  
In some cases, including those noted in “Autofocus” (A 31), autofocus may not perform as  
expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows  
green. Should this occur, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the  
camera as the actual portrait subject (A 46).  
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G Easy Auto Mode  
C Motion Detection  
In G (easy auto) mode or A (auto) mode, when the camera detects subject movement or camera  
shake, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring. In this case, the shutter  
speed indicator will turn green.  
Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and  
camera shake in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The pictures taken using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
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Shooting in A (Auto) Mode  
Shooting settings such as flash mode or macro mode can be made. The  
Continuous setting or the Subject tracking option, with which the active focus  
area moves to track the selected subject, can also be made or applied.  
1
Tap A in shooting mode.  
Shooting mode menu is displayed.  
2
Tap A.  
The camera enters A (auto) mode.  
Shooting mode  
Auto mode  
3
4
Tap the left or bottom tab to display the  
setting controls (A 16), and check or adjust  
the setting.  
Tap the desired setting control to adjust the setting.  
more information.  
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Frame the subject and take a picture.  
When the camera detects a face, a yellow  
double border (focus area) is displayed around  
that face. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the camera focuses on that  
face framed by a double border (A 28, 50).  
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When taking pictures of subjects other than  
people, or framing a subject with which no  
face is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas  
containing the subject closest to the camera (A 50). When focus is set, the active focus  
area (up to nine areas) turns green.  
A picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the  
monitor (  
41) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option  
can be changed to the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus  
and exposure on the subject that is tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE  
option, the picture is taken by pressing the shutter-release button (  
44).  
D More Information  
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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.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
1
2
23  
3
4
5
6
7
OFF  
AUTO  
AUTO  
0.0  
23  
10 9  
8
.
1
2
3
4
5
m
Flash mode* ..........................................34  
Macro mode*........................................54  
Self-timer .................................................37  
Image mode*........................................39  
Movie options* ................................. 125  
Touch shooting*  
Touch shutter...................................41  
q
p
n
A
D
6
Touch AF/AE .....................................44  
Subject tracking..............................55  
r
s
7
8
E ISO sensitivity*......................................57  
Exposure compensation*..............47  
w White balance* ....................................59  
C Continuous*...........................................58  
o
9
10  
* The settings applied in A (auto) mode are stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.  
C Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
p Macro Mode  
A (auto) M Tap the left tab M p Macro mode  
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note  
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than  
30 cm (1 ft.).  
1
Tap o.  
Macro mode  
On  
ON  
OFF  
2
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.  
The closest possible shooting distance may vary  
according to the zoom position. The camera can focus at  
distance of 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which F  
and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is  
positioned to the left of K).  
B Note on Macro Mode Setting  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
C Autofocus  
When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens drive  
movement can be heard.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
In G (easy auto) mode, the camera enters macro mode when i is selected.  
In scene mode, the setting varies depending on the selected scene (A 62). The camera enters  
macro mode when k Close-up or u Food is selected.  
In F smart portrait mode, macro mode is disabled.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject)  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M Touch shooting  
In A (auto) mode (A 52), the touch shooting setting can be changed from  
Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take  
pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The  
focus area will automatically move to track the subject.  
1
Tap s (Subject tracking).  
s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.  
Touch shooting  
Subject tracking  
2
Register a subject.  
Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor.  
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-
The subject is registered.  
When the border framing the subject glows red, the  
camera is unable to focus. Change the composition  
and try again.  
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If the tapped area does not contain a subject that can be registered, X is displayed in  
the monitor. Tap a subject within X.  
When the subject is registered, a yellow focus area is  
displayed around that subject and the camera begins  
tracking the subject.  
Tap another subject to change a subject to follow.  
To cancel the registration of the subject, tap a,  
displayed at left in the monitor.  
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If the camera cannot track the registered subject  
anymore, the focus area will disappear and the registration will be canceled. Register the  
subject again.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
3
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.  
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When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will  
blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to  
focus.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the  
camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject  
closest to the camera (A 50).  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.  
B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The sound of the lens focus motor can be heard when the subject tracking function is working.  
Adjust zoom position and apply shooting settings (A 53) before registering the subject. If these  
settings are adjusted after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.  
It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the  
registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if  
there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The  
camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and  
brightness of the subject.  
In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31) may be  
out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. In this situation, focus on another  
subject which is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway (A 46).  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 77) for more information.  
C Touch Shooting Setting  
Subject registration with subject tracking will be canceled when the camera is turned off.  
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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.  
Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to pictures of subjects taken  
under dim lighting, those taken without flash, or those taken at telephoto  
setting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”- randomly  
spaced, brightly colored pixels- concentrated in dark portions of images.  
s
Auto (default setting)  
Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera  
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.  
Fixed range auto  
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from  
ISO 80-200 or ISO 80-400. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the  
maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for  
effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.  
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400  
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.  
B Notes on ISO Sensitivity  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 77) for more information.  
When the ISO sensitivity setting is set to any option other than Auto, motion detection (A 51) is  
disabled.  
B Notes on ISO Sensitivity 3200 and 6400  
When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, Image mode settings are limited to M  
2048×1536, N 1024×768, and O 640×480.  
When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the image mode icon is displayed in red during  
shooting.  
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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).  
U
Single (default setting)  
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.  
V
Continuous  
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 4 pictures are taken at a rate of  
about 0.9 frames per second (at an Image mode setting of R 4320×3240).  
D
W
BSS (Best Shot Selector)  
The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the  
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in  
blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the  
shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is  
automatically selected and saved.  
Multi-shot 16  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera  
takes 16 shots at a rate of about 7 fps and arranges them in a  
single image.  
Pictures are recorded at an image mode setting of L (image  
size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). This setting cannot be changed.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
B Notes on Continuous Shooting  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and  
white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.  
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 77) for more information.  
B Note on BSS  
BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the  
subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.  
B Note on Multi-shot 16  
Smear (A 177) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded  
with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when  
shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.  
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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. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is  
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that  
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can  
be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a  
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.  
s
Auto (default setting)  
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in  
most situations.  
b
Preset manual  
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual  
lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A 60) for more information.  
c
d
e
f
g
Daylight  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Incandescent  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Cloudy  
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.  
Flash  
Use with the flash.  
B Note on White Balance  
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A 34).  
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Preset Manual  
Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources  
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a  
red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).  
Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the  
light source when shooting.  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 16) and tap w.  
OFF  
AUTO  
AUTO  
0.0  
3
4
Tap b.  
White balance  
Preset manual  
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white  
balance.  
Frame the reference object in the measuring  
window.  
Preset manual  
To apply the most recently measured value for preset  
manual, tap Cancel.  
Cancel  
Measure  
Measuring window  
5
Tap Measure to measure a value for preset  
manual.  
Preset manual  
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is  
set. No picture is recorded.  
Cancel  
Measure  
B 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.  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The  
following scene modes are available.  
b Portrait  
c Landscape  
d Sports  
h Sunset  
l Museum  
e Night portrait f Party/indoor  
i Dusk/dawn  
m Fireworks show n Copy  
Z Beach  
z Snow  
j
Night landscape  
k Close-up  
o Backlighting  
u
Food  
p
Panorama assist  
Selecting a Scene Mode  
1
2
3
Press the A button in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and tap C.  
Shooting mode  
Scene  
The scene mode selection screen is  
displayed.  
Tap the desired scene icon.  
Beach  
The display changes to that for the selected scene mode.  
For more information about features of scene modes, see  
Frame the subject and take a  
picture.  
The degree of effects can be adjusted with  
the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63)  
depending on the scene mode.  
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C Displaying the Description of Each Scene Mode  
When u is tapped in the scene selection screen (step 2), the help  
selection screen is displayed. Tap a scene icon to display a  
description of the features of that mode. Tap J to return to the  
help selection screen.  
Help selection  
Tap J in the help selection screen to return to the monitor  
display shown in step 2.  
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C Shooting Settings in Scene Mode  
The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below.  
Touch  
shooting  
1, 4  
Exposure  
compensation  
Flash mode  
Macro mode  
Self-timer  
1
1
1
b
c
d
e
f
Z
z
h
i
j
k
u
b
Off  
q
0
Off  
5
1
1
c
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
0
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
1
1
c
0
2
1, 4  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
b
0
1, 3  
1
b
0
1
1
1
a
a
0
1
1
1
0
1
5
1
c
c
c
a
c
c
c
0
5
1
0
5
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
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1
1
1
1
l
m
n
o
p
0
5
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
c
X
0
1
1
0
1
5
1
c
0
1
2
3
4
5
The default setting can be changed by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.  
The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
The setting may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
Only a frame displayed by the face detection function can be selected.  
Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used when pictures are taken by  
pressing the shutter-release button.  
C Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Setting  
The image mode (A 39) setting previously specified in other shooting modes applies. To change  
the image mode setting in scene mode, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap  
A.  
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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.  
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Scene effect  
adjustment slider  
Brighter  
b Portrait, e Night portrait,  
Z Beach, z Snow,  
j Night landscape, o Backlighting  
Darker  
More red  
u Food  
More blue  
More vivid  
c Landscape, k Close-up  
Less vivid  
More red  
h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn  
More blue  
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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)  
b Portrait  
Use this mode for portraits.  
When the camera detects a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face  
Detection” (A 50) for more information.  
If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the  
camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus  
area) and the other faces will be framed by a single border.  
Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus  
area to that face (A 41, 44).  
The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening  
function before recording pictures (A 74).  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera  
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye reduction.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture brightness.  
c Landscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 151) does not light.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture saturation.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration  
reduction (A 150) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
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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. The area focused can be changed by the touch  
continuously adjust the focus until the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.  
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 4 pictures are taken at a rate of  
about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R 4320×3240.  
Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first  
picture in each series.  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the  
current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
Continuous shooting is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time when the  
shutter is released using the Touch shutter function (A 41).  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 151) does not light.  
e Night portrait  
O
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash  
fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background  
lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject  
and background ambience.  
When the camera detects a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face  
Detection” (A 50) for more information.  
If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a  
yellow double border (focus area) and the other faces by a single border. Tap the face  
framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face (A 41, 44).  
The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening  
function before recording pictures (A 74).  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera  
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture brightness.  
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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 41) or  
touch AF/AE (A 44).  
The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye  
reduction. The flash mode setting may automatically switch  
to slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is  
recommended in dark surroundings.  
Set Vibration reduction (A 150) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
Z Beach  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit  
expanses of water.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter  
(A 41) or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust  
picture brightness.  
z Snow  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter  
(A 41) or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust  
picture brightness.  
h Sunset  
O
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 63) to adjust  
picture color.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration  
reduction (A 150) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
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i Dusk/dawn  
O
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before  
sunrise or after sunset.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 151) does not light.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture color.  
j Night landscape  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night  
landscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 151) does not light.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture brightness.  
k Close-up  
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close  
range.  
Macro mode (A 54) 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. The camera can focus at distance of  
3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom  
indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is positioned to  
the left of K).  
Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm  
(1 ft.).  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be  
changed by the touch shutter (A 41) or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction  
(A 150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture saturation.  
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u Food  
Use when taking pictures of food.  
Macro mode (A 54) 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. The camera can focus at distance of  
3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom  
indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is positioned to  
the left of K).  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be  
changed by the touch shutter (A 41) or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction  
(A 150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the  
lighting. This adjustment is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
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 41)  
or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 58).  
BSS (best shot selector) is disabled with touch shutter shooting (A 41).  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction  
(A 150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 151) does not light.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration  
reduction (A 150) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
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m Fireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst  
of light from a firework.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 30)  
always glows green when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 151) does not light.  
n Copy  
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 41)  
or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
Use macro mode (A 54) to focus at short ranges.  
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.  
The default setting for flash mode is c Off.  
o Backlighting  
Use when light is coming from behind subject, throwing  
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to  
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 41)  
or touch AF/AE (A 44).  
The flash mode setting is fixed at X Fill flash.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 63) to adjust picture brightness.  
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p Panorama assist  
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using  
the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 71) for details.  
The default setting for flash mode is c Off.  
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Shooting for a Panorama  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the  
best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 150) to Off in the setup menu  
(A 142) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
1
2
3
Press the A button in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and tap C.  
The scene mode selection screen is  
displayed.  
Shooting mode  
Scene  
Tap p Panorama assist (A 61).  
Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the  
direction in which pictures will be joined.  
Panorama assist  
Tap a direction icon.  
Select the direction in which pictures will be joined in the  
completed panorama; right (D), left (C), up (A) or  
down (B).  
A different direction can be selected by tapping a different  
panorama direction icon.  
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Change shooting settings (A 62) before the first picture  
is taken in the next step.  
4
Take the first picture.  
One third of the picture will be displayed as  
translucent.  
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5
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  
complete the scene.  
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6
Tap H when shooting is complete.  
The camera returns to step 3.  
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B Notes on Panorama Assist  
Apply or adjust shooting settings (A 62) before releasing the shutter for the first picture.  
Shooting settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted,  
nor can zoom operate after the first picture has been taken.  
Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 153) initiates standby  
mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled  
to a longer setting is recommended.  
D R Indicator  
In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus  
for all pictures in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first  
picture in each series.  
When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that  
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.  
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D Panorama Maker 5  
Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 131)  
and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 135) to join them in a single panorama.  
D More Information  
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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.  
1
Press the A button in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-  
mode selection menu and then tap  
F.  
Shooting mode  
Smart portrait  
The camera enters smart portrait mode.  
2
Frame a picture.  
Point the camera at the subject.  
When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double  
border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When  
focus is acquired on that face, the double border will turn  
green for a moment and focus is locked.  
1/ 250 F3.9  
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera  
detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the face closest to  
the center of the frame, and single borders around the others.  
Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face.  
3
4
The shutter is automatically released.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer  
(A 76) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.  
Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile  
detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.  
Shooting ends.  
To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer  
to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.  
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Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)  
B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Self-timer is not available.  
Touch shutter cannot be enabled.  
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.  
B Notes on Skin Softening Function  
More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening  
function.  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may  
be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin  
softening to Off and shoot again.  
The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait is selected in the  
scene mode.  
Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to  
pictures after they are taken (A 119).  
B Note on Using the Remote Control  
When Smile timer is set to On in smart portrait mode and the camera detects a face, the remote  
control cannot be used.  
C Self-timer Lamp  
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and  
it blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released.  
C Releasing the Shutter Manually  
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera focuses on the subject  
at the center of the frame when faces are not detected.  
C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode  
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 153) is activated and the camera turns off  
when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.  
The camera does not detect any faces.  
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A 31) for more information.  
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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.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
1
23  
2
3
4
5
6
OFF  
OFF  
0.0  
23  
7
1
2
X Flash mode  
Set the flash mode (A 34) when taking pictures in smart portrait mode.  
A Image mode  
Adjust Image mode (A 39).  
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.  
3
4
D Movie options  
Select the desired movie option when recording movies (A 123, 125).  
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.  
The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default  
setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.  
The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting.  
Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.  
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5
y Blink proof  
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time  
a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is  
saved.  
If the camera saved a picture in which the subject’s  
eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at  
right is displayed for a few seconds.  
A blink was detected in the  
picture just taken.  
When On is selected, the flash is disabled.  
The default setting is Off.  
6
7
a Smile timer  
On (default setting): The camera uses the face detection function to detect a  
human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is  
detected.  
Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection.  
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.  
o Exposure compensation  
Adjust Exposure compensation (A 47) with shooting in smart portrait mode.  
C Settings in Smart Portrait Mode  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.  
Restricted function  
Flash mode  
Setting  
Description  
Continuous  
(A 58)  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is  
selected, flash is disabled.  
Blink proof  
(A 76)  
When On is selected, Blink proof is disabled.  
Subject tracking  
(A 55)  
When the touch shooting is set to Subject  
tracking, self-timer is disabled.  
Self-timer  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image  
mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 ×  
1920 pixels).  
Continuous  
(A 58)  
When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO  
sensitivity, the image mode setting of only M  
2048×1536, N 1024×768, or O 640×480 can  
be selected. If any image mode setting other  
than above is selected, the image mode setting is  
automatically changed to M 2048×1536 when  
ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.  
Image mode  
ISO sensitivity  
(A 57)  
Subject tracking  
(A 55)  
When the touch shooting is set to Subject  
tracking, macro mode is disabled.  
Macro mode  
ISO sensitivity  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO  
sensitivity setting is automatically specified  
according to the brightness.  
Continuous  
(A 58)  
When taking a picture using the self-timer, the  
continuous setting is fixed to Single.  
Self-timer (A 37)  
Continuous  
Touch shutter  
When using the touch shutter function, one  
(A 41)  
picture is taken each time the monitor is tapped.  
Continuous  
(A 58)  
When taking a picture using Continuous, BSS,  
or Multi-shot 16, Blink warning is disabled.  
Blink warning  
When taking a picture using Continuous or BSS,  
shooting date cannot be imprinted on the  
picture.  
Continuous  
(A 58)  
Blink proof  
(A 76)  
Date imprint  
When On is selected, Date imprint is disabled.  
Vibration  
reduction  
(A 150)  
When On (hybrid) is selected, Date imprint is  
disabled.  
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Restricted function  
Digital zoom  
Setting  
Description  
Continuous  
(A 58)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is  
not available.  
Subject tracking  
When the touch shooting is set to Subject  
(A 55)  
tracking, digital zoom is disabled.  
C Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode  
The restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 49). See the following pages for details on  
the functions available in each shooting mode:  
G (easy auto) mode A 34  
A (auto) mode A 53  
Scene mode A 62  
Smart portrait mode A 75  
D More Information  
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More on Playback  
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode  
Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode  
and display pictures that have been taken (A 32).  
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The following operations are available in full-frame  
playback mode.  
4
4
Option  
Use  
Description  
Drag the picture to the right to display the  
A
Select a picture  
previous picture and to the left to display the 32  
subsequent picture.  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display  
4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.  
View thumbnails  
Playback zoom  
Playback movies  
f (h)  
g (i)  
R
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge  
the picture up to 10×.  
Tap to return to full-frame playback mode.  
H
Tap R to play back the movie currently  
displayed.  
Set the picture  
rating/play back  
pictures by rating  
Right tab Apply a rating of one to five to each picture  
(P) or play back pictures by rating.  
Make playback  
settings  
Bottom Tap the bottom tab to specify the playback  
tab  
settings and edit pictures.  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu and change to favorite 83  
pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode.  
Switch to another  
playback mode  
b
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button, b (movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
Switches to  
projector mode  
Press the P button to project pictures with  
the built-in projector.  
P
C Picture Orientation (Portrait or Landscape)  
Pictures taken in portrait (“tall”) orientation are automatically rotated for display (A 15). The  
orientation can be changed in Rotate image (A 105). When the camera is rotated, the picture  
displayed is also rotated (A 15).  
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame  
playback mode (A 79) to display pictures in “contact  
sheets” of thumbnail images.  
10  
The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
increase the number of the picture  
thumbnails displayed: 4 9 16.  
Increase the number  
of pictures displayed  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease  
the number of picture thumbnails displayed:  
16 9 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i)  
in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to  
full-frame playback mode.  
Decrease the  
number of pictures  
displayed  
g (i)  
Tap B or C, or drag the slider at right on the  
screen. It is also possible to scroll through the  
thumbnails by dragging your finger up or  
down across the monitor.  
Scroll display  
Bor C  
Switch to full-frame  
playback mode  
Tap a picture.  
Set the picture  
rating/play back  
pictures by rating  
Right tab Apply a rating of one to five to each picture  
(P)  
or play back pictures by rating.  
Tap the bottom tab, and Delete, Slide show,  
Protect, or Print set settings can be  
enabled.  
Make playback  
settings  
Bottom  
tab  
b
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button, b (movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display  
When pictures with rating (A 97), or marked  
using Protect (A 99) or Print set (A 101)  
are selected, the icons shown at right are  
displayed with them. Movies are displayed as  
film frames.  
10  
Protect icon  
Rating setting  
icon  
1
Film frames  
C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode  
When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 84),  
the favorite pictures icon is displayed in the monitor.  
2
When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 91), the  
pictures’ category icon is displayed in the monitor.  
3
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom  
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame  
playback mode (A 79) enlarges display of the center  
portion of the current picture.  
The guide displayed at bottom right shows the  
portion of the image currently displayed.  
×
3.0  
The following operations can be performed while  
picture display is enlarged.  
To  
Zoom in  
Use  
Description  
A
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.  
g (i)  
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to f (h). When the magnification  
ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame  
playback mode.  
Zoom out  
f (h)  
The area of the picture currently displayed can  
be changed by dragging the picture.  
Change the  
display area  
Delete pictures  
Tap E to delete the picture.  
E
H
Switch to full-  
frame playback  
Tap H to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap G to crop current picture to contain only  
the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop picture  
G
b
Press the A button, b (movie-record) button,  
or shutter-release button.  
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Pictures Taken with Face Detection  
When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken  
using the face detection function (A 50) by rotating  
the zoom control to g (i), the picture will be enlarged  
with the face detected with shooting at the center of  
the monitor (except pictures taken with Continuous,  
BSS, and Multi-shot 16; A 58).  
×
2.0  
If more than one face was detected, the picture will  
be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the  
monitor. Tap M or N to display other detected faces.  
When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio,  
the center of the picture, rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the  
monitor (normal playback zoom display).  
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Selecting Playback Mode  
Following playback modes can be selected.  
c
h
F
Playback mode  
Play back all pictures.  
Favorite pictures mode  
Play back pictures added to an album.  
Auto sort mode  
Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with  
shooting.  
C
List by date mode  
Play back pictures taken on the selected date.  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode.  
The playback mode selection menu is  
displayed.  
2
Tap the desired playback mode icon.  
Playback mode  
Play  
The camera enters the selected playback mode.  
To return to the current playback mode, press the c  
button.  
83  
   
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been sorted to albums,  
favorite picture 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.  
Pictures can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or  
weddings.  
A single picture can be added to multiple albums.  
Adding Pictures to Albums  
Pictures can be added to albums and sorted.  
1
2
Display pictures in playback mode (A 32), auto sort mode (A 91), or  
list by date mode (A 94).  
Select a picture and tap the bottom tab.  
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Display a picture in full-frame playback mode and tap the  
bottom tab.  
4
4
3
4
Tap h.  
The albums selection screen is displayed.  
Tap the desired album.  
Favorite pictures  
The picture is added to the album and monitor display  
returns to full-frame playback mode.  
01 02 03 04 05  
06 07 08 09  
Repeat step 1 and 2 to add a picture to multiple albums.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
B 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.  
When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the  
folder (A 180) to which they were originally recorded (A 90).  
D More Information  
85  
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. When the bottom  
tab is tapped to display the setting controls, settings can be made and editing  
can be performed on pictures sorted to the specified album (A 96).  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu (A 83) and tap h.  
Playback mode  
Favorite pictures  
A list of albums is displayed.  
2
Tap the desired album.  
Favorite pictures  
01  
04  
07  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
The pictures in the selected album will be displayed in  
full-frame playback mode.  
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The icon for the current album is displayed on the screen.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different album.  
4
4
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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 86), tap the bottom  
tab to display the setting controls, and then tap h.  
The confirmation dialog is displayed.  
Tap Yes to remove the picture from the album. To  
exit without removing the picture, tap No.  
Remove this picture from  
favorites?  
Yes  
No  
B Note on Deleting Pictures in Favorite Pictures Mode  
Note that deleting a picture in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album,  
but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode  
The following operations are available in the album list screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Change the album  
icon  
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls, and tap K.  
K
When the bottom tab is tapped to display the  
setting controls, and c is tapped, the album  
selection screen is displayed. Select the  
Delete all pictures in  
the selected album  
c
desired album and tap  
.
I
Change playback  
mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
b
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button, b (movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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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.  
1
2
3
4
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu (A 83) and tap h.  
Playback mode  
Favorite pictures  
A list of albums is displayed.  
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls and tap K.  
Favorite pictures  
01  
04  
02  
05  
03  
06  
Tap the desired folder.  
Choose icon  
The album icon and icon color selection screen is  
displayed.  
01  
04  
07  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
Tap the desired icon to be assigned to an  
album, tap or drag the slider to select the  
icon’s color, and tap I.  
Choose icon  
01  
02  
03  
01  
The icon is modified and the monitor display returns to  
the list of albums.  
Tap J to return to the album selection screen without  
changing settings.  
B Notes on Icons for Albums  
Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.  
To change the icon for an album containing pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the  
memory card from the camera.  
The default setting for icons are numbers.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
C 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 180). Only the file names of pictures are added to  
albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified  
album are played back. Note that deleting a picture (A 33, 88) played back in favorite pictures  
mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the  
internal memory or memory card permanently.  
Adding Pictures to Albums  
Album 1  
Internal memory/memory card  
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0003.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0004.JPG  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Adds file names  
Album 2  
Adds file names  
0001.JPG  
0004.JPG  
Favorites Picture Playback  
0001.JPG  
Album 1  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
References  
files  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Internal  
memory/  
memory card  
Playback  
90  
   
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.  
Z Smile  
D Portraits  
u Food  
U Landscape  
D Movie  
V Dusk to dawn  
M Retouched copies  
D Close-ups  
W Other scenes  
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. When the bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls,  
settings can be made and editing can be performed on pictures sorted to the  
specified category (A 96).  
Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu (A 83) and tap F.  
Playback mode  
Auto sort  
A list of categories is displayed.  
2
Tap the desired category.  
Auto sort  
For more information on categories, see “Auto Sort Mode  
A picture sorted to the selected category will be  
displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
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The icon for the category currently selected is displayed.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different category.  
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4
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Auto Sort Mode Categories  
Category  
Description  
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 73) with the smile  
timer setting set to On are displayed.  
Z Smile  
Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 52) with the face detection  
function. Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/  
indoor, and Backlighting* scene mode (A 61).  
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 73) with the smile  
timer setting set to Off.  
D Portraits  
u Food  
Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 61).  
U Landscape  
Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 61).  
Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, and  
Fireworks show scene mode (A 61).  
V Dusk to dawn  
Pictures taken in A (auto) mode with the macro mode setting  
D Close-ups  
Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A 61).  
D Movie  
Movies (A 123).  
M Retouched copies  
Copies created using editing function (A 108).  
All other pictures that cannot be defined by the categories  
described above are displayed.  
W Other scenes  
* Pictures taken in G (easy auto) mode (A 26) are also sorted to the appropriate categories.  
B Notes on Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999  
pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies  
cannot be sorted to that category or displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures and movies that  
could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A 32) or list by date mode (A 94).  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 161),  
cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.  
Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1100pj cannot be displayed in  
auto sort mode.  
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode  
Operations in Auto Sort Mode  
The following operations are available in the category list screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
When the bottom tab is tapped to display the  
setting controls, and c is tapped, the category  
selection screen is displayed. Select the desired  
category and tap I.  
Delete all pictures  
in the selected  
category  
c
Switch to another  
playback mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
b
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the A button, b (movie-record) button,  
or shutter-release button.  
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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. When the bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls,  
settings can be made and editing can be performed on pictures taken on a  
specific day (A 96).  
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu (A 83) and tap C.  
Playback mode  
List by date  
Dates for which pictures exist are listed.  
2
Tap the desired date.  
List by date  
2010/ 11  
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu  
Fri  
Sat  
To change the displayed month, tap C or D.  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13  
14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
21 22 23 24 25 26 27  
28 29 30  
The first picture taken on the selected date will be  
displayed full-frame.  
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different date.  
4
4
B Notes on List by Date Mode  
Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.  
Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on  
January 1, 2010.  
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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.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Change the  
month  
C or D Tap C or D.  
When the bottom tab is tapped to display the  
setting controls, and c is tapped, the date  
selection screen is displayed. Select the desired  
date and tap I.  
Delete all pictures  
in the selected  
date  
c
Switch to another  
playback mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
b
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the A button, b (movie-record) button,  
or shutter-release button.  
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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.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
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3
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2
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3
4
5
6
4
4
9
8
7
1
2
Rating* ................................................................97  
5
6
7
d Protect*......................................................99  
h Add pictures to albums (except in  
favorite pictures mode) ...................84  
Remove pictures from albums (in  
favorite pictures mode) ...................87  
a DPOF print order*.............................101  
E
Voice memo.........................................106  
M Retouch...................................................108  
f Rotate image.......................................105  
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4
c Delete* .......................................................33  
9
U Paint..........................................................110  
b Slide show*..............................................98  
* This function can also be performed in thumbnail playback mode. If the camera is switched  
to thumbnail playback mode while pictures are played back in favorite pictures, auto sort,  
or list by date mode, this function can be performed only on the pictures sorted to the  
selected folder, category or date.  
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Setting the Picture Rating  
A rating of one to five can be assigned to each picture. It is also possible to play  
back only the pictures that have been assigned a specific rating.  
1
Tap the right tab in full-frame playback (A 79)  
or thumbnail playback (A 80) mode.  
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See ”Operating the Tabs” (A 16) for more information.  
4
4
2
Drag and drop (A 10) the desired rating icon  
onto the picture.  
5
4
3
2
1
0
Rating is applied.  
Drag and drop another icon to change the rating.  
Drag and drop L to cancel the rating.  
A picture’s rating can be confirmed by the number of  
shown in full-frame playback mode.  
Playing Back Pictures by Rating  
1
Tap the right tab in full-frame playback (A 79)  
or thumbnail playback (A 80) mode.  
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4
2
Tap a rating icon to display the pictures with  
that rating.  
5
4
3
2
1
0
The icon of the tapped rating turns yellow, and only the  
pictures assigned with the selected rating are displayed.  
Multiple ratings can be selected.  
To stop displaying pictures of a selected rating, tap the icon  
of the rating to deselect it.  
To stop playback by rating, select or deselect all ratings.  
B 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 S1100pj are not recognized by your computer.  
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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.”  
1
Tap the bottom tab in playback mode to  
display the setting controls, and tap b.  
2
Tap Start.  
Slide show  
Eects  
Start  
To change the effect, tap Effects before selecting Start,  
and select from Classic or Zoom.  
DEMO  
To repeat the slide show automatically, tap Loop before  
tapping Start. A check mark (w) will be added to the  
loop option when enabled.  
Loop  
Tap l to play back sample images stored in the camera  
with an automatic loop function.  
To exit without playing back pictures in a slide show, tap J.  
3
The slide show begins.  
Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the  
bottom of the screen.  
Tap the icons in the operation panel to perform the  
corresponding operation. The following operations are  
available.  
To  
Tap  
Description  
Adjust the volume of background music.  
Adjust volume  
X
Rewind  
Tap and hold O to rewind slide show.  
O
P
Advance  
Tap and hold  
P
to advance slide show.  
Pause playback.  
To resume playback, tap R displayed at the  
center of the screen.  
Pause  
End  
Q
S
End slide show.  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies included in slide shows is displayed.  
Even when Loop is selected, the slide show will only be played for a maximum of 30 minutes  
(A 153).  
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d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Protected pictures are  
recognized by the s icon (A 14) in playback mode.  
Protecting One Picture  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture to be protected in  
full-frame playback mode and tap the bottom  
tab.  
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4
Tap d.  
Tap On.  
Protect  
The selected picture is protected.  
To exit without protecting pictures, tap J.  
On  
Off  
B Note on Protecting Pictures  
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete  
protected files (A 154).  
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d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)  
Protecting Multiple Pictures  
Multiple pictures can be protected at a time.  
1
2
3
Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 80),  
tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls, and tap d.  
10  
The monitor display switches to the Protect screen.  
Tap the desired pictures to be protected.  
Protect  
When a picture is selected, a check mark is displayed. To  
cancel the selection, tap the picture again.  
Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g or f to  
change the number of pictures displayed.  
Tap I.  
Protect  
The selected pictures are protected.  
To exit without protecting pictures, tap J.  
Removing Protection from Pictures  
To remove protection from a picture, display a protected picture in full-frame  
playback mode, follow the procedure in “Protecting One Picture” (A 99), and  
tap Off in step 3.  
To remove protection from multiple pictures at a time, uncheck protected  
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following  
methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print  
orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.  
Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 197) printer’s card slot  
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (A 197) printer (A 136). A  
print order can also be created for pictures stored in the internal memory if the  
memory card is removed from the camera  
Creating a Print Order for One Picture  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode and tap the bottom tab.  
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4
Tap a.  
Tap the desired number of copies and tap I.  
To exit without making the print setting, tap J.  
Print set  
1
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
6
If the total number of pictures in a print order, including  
pictures just added, exceeds 99, the screen shown at  
right will be displayed.  
Print set  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking from  
other images?  
-
Tap Yes to remove pictures previously added from the  
print order and restrict the print order to pictures just  
marked.  
Yes  
Cancel  
-
Tap Cancel to remove the pictures just added from the  
print order and restrict the print order to pictures  
previously marked.  
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
4
Choose whether or not to print shooting date  
and photo information.  
Print set  
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) on the  
picture.  
Tap I to complete the print order.  
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w  
icon displayed with playback.  
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4
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures  
1
Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 80),  
tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
10  
controls, and tap a.  
The monitor display switches to the print set screen.  
2
Tap the desired pictures to print (up to 99)  
and tap A or B at the upper left in the  
monitor to specify the number of copies (up  
to nine) for each.  
Print selection  
9
×
×
1
1
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the  
check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number  
of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified  
for pictures, the selection is canceled.  
Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g or f to change the number of pictures  
displayed.  
Tap n to remove print marking from all pictures and cancel the print order.  
Tap I when setting is complete.  
3
Choose whether or not to print shooting date  
and photo information.  
Print set  
Date  
Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the  
Info  
shooting date on all pictures in the print order.  
Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the  
photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all  
pictures in the print order.  
Tap I to complete the print order.  
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
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 101), and tap “0” in step 3.  
To remove print markings from multiple pictures at a time, remove the print  
Pictures” (A 103). Tap n to remove print markings from all pictures.  
B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information  
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo  
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible printer (A 197) that supports  
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.  
Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the  
supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 141).  
Note that Date and Info settings are reset when the print set option is displayed.  
The date printed is that recorded when the picture was taken.  
Changing the camera’s date using the Date option in the setup  
menu after a picture has been taken has no effect on the date  
printed on the picture.  
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D Date Imprint  
When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option  
(A 149) in the setup menu, pictures are recorded with shooting date and time imprinted on the  
picture when they are taken. Pictures with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers  
that do not support printing of the date on pictures.  
Only the date and time imprinted on pictures with the date imprint option will be printed, even if  
the Print set date option is enabled.  
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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.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in the full-frame playback  
mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display  
the setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap f.  
Retouch  
Rotate image  
The rotate image screen is displayed.  
Tap J or I.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
J
I
I
J
Rotate 90 degrees  
clockwise  
Rotate 90 degrees  
counterclockwise  
The picture rotates 90 degrees.  
Tap I to finalize display orientation and save the orientation information with the  
picture.  
To exit without rotating image, tap J.  
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E Voice Memos: Recording and Playback  
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.  
Recording Voice Memos  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
playback mode (A 79) and tap the bottom  
tab.  
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4
Tap E.  
The screen for recording voice memos is displayed.  
Tap W to record a voice memo.  
Recording ends after about 20 seconds.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.  
To exit without recording voice memos, tap J.  
20s  
During recording, o blinks in the monitor.  
Recording ends when S is tapped during recording.  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is  
displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of “Playing Voice  
15s  
D More Information  
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E Voice Memos: Recording and Playback  
Playing Voice Memos  
Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in full-  
frame playback mode.  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
playback mode (A 79) and tap the bottom  
tab.  
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4
Tap E.  
The voice memo playback screen is displayed.  
Tap R to play the voice memo.  
Tap S to stop playback.  
Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume.  
f blinks during playback.  
To exit without playing voice memos, tap J.  
6s  
Deleting Voice Memos  
Tap E in step 3 of ”Playing Voice Memos”. Tap Yes to  
delete only the voice memo.  
File will be deleted. OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Voice Memos  
When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo  
can be recorded.  
The COOLPIX S1100pj is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or  
model of digital camera.  
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Editing Pictures  
Editing Functions  
Use the COOLPIX S1100pj to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate  
files (A 180). The editing functions described below are available.  
Editing function  
Description  
Paint (A 110)  
Draw on pictures, or add decorations, to pictures.  
Quick retouch  
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation  
have been enhanced.  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness  
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.  
D-Lighting (A 114)  
Stretch the current picture horizontally to make the subject  
appear thinner or wider.  
Stretch (A 115)  
Adjust the perspective of pictures taken in landscape orientation.  
Apply perspective control similar to that available with shift  
lenses. This option is suited to pictures of buildings or  
architecture.  
Perspective control  
Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects  
Filter effects (A 117) are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen,  
Fisheye, and Miniature effect.  
Glamour retouch  
Make facial skin tone softer and optionally make faces look smaller  
with larger eyes.  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use as e-mail  
attachments.  
Small picture (A 121)  
Crop a portion of the picture. Use to zoom in on a subject or  
arrange a composition.  
Crop (A 122)  
See page 105 for the rotate image function for more information.  
B Notes on Picture Editing  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 39) of p 3968×2232 cannot be edited.  
The editing functions of COOLPIX S1100pj cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or  
model of digital cameras.  
If no face is detected in a picture, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch function  
(A 119).  
Edited copies created with COOLPIX S1100pj may not be displayed properly on a different model  
of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using a different model  
of digital camera.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card to store the edited copies.  
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Editing Functions  
C Restrictions on Picture Editing  
When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following  
restrictions.  
Editing function used  
Paint  
Editing function to add  
The paint, small picture, or crop function can be added.  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Stretch  
Perspective control  
Filter effects  
The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be  
added.  
Glamour retouch  
The editing functions other than glamour retouch can be added.  
Another editing function cannot be added.  
Small picture  
Another editing function cannot be added. However, the paint  
function can be applied to cropped copies saved at an image size of  
640 × 480 pixels or larger.  
Crop  
Copies created with editing functions other than the paint function cannot be further edited with  
the same function used to create them.  
When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small  
picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied.  
Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to  
pictures take with the skin softening function (A 75).  
D Original and Edited Pictures  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The  
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.  
The rating settings (A 97), protect settings (A 99), and print markings (A 101) of the original  
image are not applied to edited copies.  
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Picture Editing  
U Paint  
Draw on pictures or decorate them. Shooting date decoration can also be added.  
Painted copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap U.  
Undo  
Use the I, J, K, and L tools to paint  
pictures.  
Pen  
For more information about using each tool, see “Write  
Tap n to display the picture in full-frame playback mode  
and tap n again to enlarge the picture display by 3×.  
Tap  
,
,
, or  
to change the portion of the  
A D B  
C
picture in the monitor. Tap o to return to the original  
display size.  
Frame  
Decoration  
Eraser  
Tap J to undo the last operation applied using the pen,  
eraser, or decoration tool (up to the last five operations  
can be undone).  
Pen  
3
Tap I.  
Frame  
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Picture Editing  
4
Tap Yes.  
A new, painted copy is created.  
Save OK?  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 39) 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 × 480.  
Yes  
No  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Painted copies can be recognized by the d icon displayed during playback.  
Using the Paint Tools  
Write and Draw on Pictures  
Pen  
Tap I to write or draw on pictures.  
To change the pens’ color or thickness, tap the bottom  
tab to display the screen shown at right.  
Tap or drag the pen’s color slider to select pen’s  
color.  
Pen’s  
color  
Pen’s  
thickness  
Tap the pen’s thickness slider to select pen’s  
thickness.  
Erase Paint Tool Additions  
Eraser  
Tap J to erase additions to pictures using the paint or  
decoration tool.  
To change the eraser’s size, tap the bottom tab to  
display the screen shown at right.  
Tap the eraser’s size slider to select the size of the  
eraser.  
Eraser’s size  
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Picture Editing  
Add Decorations  
Decoration type  
Tap K to add a decoration.  
To change the decoration type or size, tap the bottom  
tab to display the screen shown at right.  
Decoration  
Decoration type can be selected from 14 types.  
Tap the decoration size slider to select the  
decoration size.  
When f is selected for the decoration type, f (day,  
month, year) and S (day, month, year, time) options  
are available.  
Decoration size  
Add a Frame  
Frame  
Tap L to add a frame around the picture.  
Tap C or D to display seven different frames one  
at a time. Tap I to select a frame.  
B Notes on Shooting Date Decoration  
When the shooting date decoration is added to pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 39)  
of O 640×480, the shooting date may be difficult to read. Set Image mode to N 1024×768 or  
larger when shooting.  
The date added with the shooting date decoration uses the format selected in the setup menu’s  
Date item (A 145).  
The date and time added with the shooting date decoration are the date and time at which the  
picture was taken. These cannot be changed.  
D More Information  
112  
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.  
1
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
2
Tap k.  
Retouch  
Quick retouch  
The screen for selecting the degree of enhancement is  
displayed.  
3
4
Choose the degree of enhancement  
performed and tap I.  
Quick retouch  
Tap Yes.  
A new retouched copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the quick retouch option can be  
recognized by the a icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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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.  
1
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
2
Tap I.  
Retouch  
D-Lighting  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
3
4
Tap I.  
D-Lighting  
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the D-Lighting function can be  
recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
P Stretch: Stretching Pictures  
Stretch pictures horizontally. Stretched copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
4
5
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap P.  
Retouch  
Stretch  
Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider at the  
bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect.  
Stretch  
Tap I.  
Stretch  
Tap Yes.  
A new, stretched copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Stretched copies can be recognized by the r icon  
displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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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.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap O.  
Retouch  
Perspective control  
Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider at the  
bottom of the screen to adjust perspective  
control.  
Perspective control  
4
5
Tap I.  
Perspective control  
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created using the perspective control function can  
be recognized by the q icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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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.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap i.  
Retouch  
Filter eects  
Tap C or D to select the type of the effects.  
Color options  
Type  
Description  
Modify color tones.  
Select option from o (vivid color),  
Color options  
p (black-and-white), q (sepia), or  
r (cyanotype), and tap I.  
Color options  
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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  
of effects, and tap I.  
Soft  
Keep one specified color in the picture, and change the other colors  
to black and white.  
Selective color  
Tap the color slider displayed on the screen to select the color to  
keep, and tap I.  
Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright  
objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. This effect is  
suitable for night scenes.  
Cross screen  
Fisheye  
Confirm the degree of enhancement, and tap I.  
Make a picture look as if it were taken with a fisheye lens. This effect  
is well-suited for pictures taken in macro mode.  
Confirm the degree of enhancement, and tap I.  
Make a picture look like a miniature scene taken in macro mode. This  
effect is well-suited for pictures taken from a high vantage point  
with the main subject at the center of the picture.  
Miniature  
effect  
Confirm the degree of enhancement, and tap I.  
A confirmation screen for saving the edited copy is displayed.  
Tap J to return to the retouch menu without making any changes.  
4
Tap Yes in the confirmation dialog.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
Save OK?  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Copies created using the filter effects function can be  
recognized by the i icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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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 wider eyes. New copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap j.  
Retouch  
Glamour retouch  
Tap e (skin softening) or k (both).  
e: Soften facial skin tones.  
Glamour retouch  
k: Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller, and  
make eyes look larger.  
The preview screen is displayed.  
4
Preview the result of the effects.  
Preview  
Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to  
the center of the frame, are softened.  
Tap Before or After to view the picture with or without  
the effects.  
Before  
After  
If more than one face was retouched, tap M or N to  
display a different face.  
To change the effect, tap J to return to step 3.  
Tap I to display the confirmation dialog for saving the new copy.  
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Picture Editing  
5
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created using the glamour retouch function can be  
recognized by the j icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Glamour Retouch  
If no faces are detected in the picture, the glamour retouch function cannot be used.  
The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the direction in which  
the faces are looking or the brightness of the faces in the picture.  
D More Information  
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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.  
1
2
3
4
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap g.  
Retouch  
Small picture  
Tap the desired small copy size control and  
tap I.  
Small picture  
×
320 240  
Tap Yes.  
A new, small copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
The copy is displayed with a gray frame.  
Create small picture file?  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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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 82) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
Rotate the zoom control to  
g
(i) in full-frame  
playback mode ( 79) to zoom in on the image.  
To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation,  
zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on  
the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped  
picture will be displayed in landscape orientation.  
To crop the picture in its current “tall” (portrait)  
orientation, first rotate the picture (A 105) so that it is  
displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the  
picture, and then rotate the cropped picture back to “tall” (portrait) orientation.  
2
3
4
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the  
zoom ratio.  
Drag the picture so that only the portion to be copied is  
visible in the monitor.  
×
3.0  
Tap G.  
×
3.0  
Tap Yes.  
A cropped copy is created.  
Save this image as  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
displayed?  
Copies created using the crop function can be  
recognized by the a icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
C 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 m is displayed on the top of the screen in full-frame playback mode.  
D More Information  
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Movie Recording and Playback  
Recording Movies  
High-definition movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone can be  
recorded.  
The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there  
is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 126).  
1
2
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in  
shooting mode.  
Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A 49).  
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Press the b (movie-record) button  
to start movie recording.  
Recording begins after the monitor turns off  
briefly.  
The camera focuses at the center of the  
frame. Focus areas are not displayed during  
recording.  
When N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) is  
selected for Movie options (A 125), monitor display  
changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9 with movie recording  
(the area indicated at right is recorded).  
The approximate remaining movie length is displayed  
during recording.  
10s  
Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie  
length has been recorded.  
3
Press the b (movie-record) button again to end recording.  
B Note on Saving Movies  
After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until  
monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card  
slot cover before movies have been fully saved. Removing the memory card while movies are being  
saved could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.  
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B Recording Movies  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording  
movies (A 179). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower  
Speed Class ratings are used.  
Digital zoom deteriorates picture quality. If digital zoom is not used when movie recording is  
started and the zoom control is rotated continuously in the g direction, the zoom stops at the  
maximum optical zoom ratio. Release the zoom control and rotate it again in the g direction to  
trigger digital zoom. Digital zoom is canceled when movie recording is finished.  
In some cases, movie recordings may capture the sounds of the camera, such as the sounds  
produced by the zoom control operation, the movement of the lens during auto focus or zoom,  
the vibration reduction function, or the aperture control when the brightness changes.  
Smear (A 177) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies.  
Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording  
movies is recommended.  
When recording or playing back movies, colored stripes (interference patterns or moiré) may  
appear on subjects that have a regular, repeating grid, such as pattern of weave in cloths or  
windows in a building, depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio. This phenomenon  
occurs when the subject’s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid, and it does not indicate  
a malfunction.  
B Notes on Autofocus for Movie Recording  
When A Single AF (default setting) is selected for Movie AF mode in the setup menu, focus is  
locked by pressing the b (movie-record) button to start recording (A 127).  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31). Should this occur, try the following:  
1. Set Movie AF mode in the setup menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie  
recording.  
2. Frame a different subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended  
subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (movie-record) button to start recording, and  
then modify the composition.  
C Functions Available with Movie Recording  
Current exposure compensation setting, white balance setting specified for A (auto) mode, and  
the scene effect adjustment slider specified for scene mode setting are also applied with movie  
recording. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be  
recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.  
The self-timer (A 37) can be used. When the b (movie-record) button is pressed after the self-  
timer is enabled, the camera focuses after ten or tow seconds, and then the movie recording  
starts.  
The flash will not fire.  
The Movie options, Movie light, or Movie AF mode setting can be made before starting movie  
recording (A 125).  
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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  
Select the desired movie option for recording movies.  
Movie light  
m
n
Enable or disable the movie light when recording movies.  
Movie AF mode  
Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies.  
D Movie Options  
In the shooting screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 16) M D Movie options  
Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie  
bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.  
Option  
Description  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded in high  
N HD 720p (1280×720)  
(default setting)  
definition. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen TV.  
Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels  
Movie bitrate: 9 Mbps  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
y VGA (640 × 480)  
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels  
Movie bitrate: 3 Mbps  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
z QVGA (320 × 240)  
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels  
Movie bitrate: 640 kbps  
The movie bit rate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. As a  
variable bit rate (VBR) system has been adopted, the movie recording rate varies  
automatically according to the subject so that more data is recorded per  
second for movies containing frequently moving subjects, thus increasing  
movie file size.  
The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options.  
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Recording Movies  
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
Internal memory  
(approx.79 MB)  
Memory card*  
(4 GB)  
Option  
N HD 720p (1280×720)  
(default setting)  
1 min 4 s  
55 min  
y VGA (640 × 480)  
z QVGA (320 × 240)  
3 min  
2 h 40 min  
8 min 26 s  
10 h 10 min  
All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card or  
movie bit rate.  
*
The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes. The maximum movie length  
displayed during recording is 29 minutes, even when there is enough free space on the memory  
card for a longer movie.  
D More Information  
m Movie Light  
In the shooting or playback screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M  
Tap z (Setup menu) M m Movie light  
Enable or disable the movie light, which is used to illuminate dimly lit subjects  
when recording movies.  
On  
Movie light will light during movie recording.  
Off (default setting)  
Movie light does not light.  
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Recording Movies  
n Movie AF Mode  
In the shooting or playback screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M  
Tap z (Setup menu) M n Movie AF mode  
Choose how the camera focuses with recording movies.  
Option  
Description  
Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to  
start recording.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
the subject will remain fairly consistent.  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
the subject will change.  
B Full-time AF  
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with  
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.  
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Movie Playback  
In full-frame playback mode (A 79), movies are  
recognized by R icon. Tap R to play a movie.  
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To adjust the volume before playback, tap the bottom  
tab to display the setting controls and tap i.  
17s  
Tap the monitor during playback to display the  
During playback  
playback control panel at the bottom in the monitor.  
Tap a playback control to perform the corresponding  
operation. The operations described below are  
available.  
9s  
To  
Use  
Description  
Volume  
X
Tap X to adjust volume.  
Rewind  
O
P
Touch and hold O to rewind movie.  
Touch and hold P to advance movie.  
Tap Q to pause playback.  
Advance  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused.  
Tap U to rewind movie one frame. Touch and hold U  
for continuous rewinding.  
U
Q
S
Pause  
End  
Tap V to advance movie one frame. Touch and hold V  
for continuous advancing.  
V
Tap R displayed at the center of the screen to resume  
playback.  
R
Tap S to end movie playback and return to full-frame playback  
mode.  
B Movie Playback  
Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1100pj cannot be played back.  
C Deleting Movie  
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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.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on  
the TV.  
Yellow White  
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.  
See the documentation provided with your television for details.  
Hold down the c button to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode and pictures are  
displayed on the television.  
The camera monitor turns off when pictures are  
displayed on the television.  
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Connecting to a TV  
Operations with TV Connection  
While pictures are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or subsequent  
picture can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor.  
If the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by tapping  
the camera monitor.  
Tap the camera monitor to turn TV display off and display the picture in the  
camera monitor. When pictures are displayed in the camera monitor, tap the  
controls displayed to operate the camera.  
When the camera is connected to a TV, pictures cannot be displayed as  
thumbnails, picture display cannot be enlarged (playback zoom), and pictures  
cannot be cropped.  
Pictures will be automatically displayed on the TV in the following situations.  
-
-
-
No operations are performed for a few seconds.  
A slide show is played back.  
A movie is played back.  
B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable  
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do  
not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the  
audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.  
B Video Mode  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television.  
Specify the Video mode setting from Interface option (A 155) in the setup menu (A 142).  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy  
(transfer) images to the computer.  
Before Connecting the Camera  
Install the Software  
Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer.  
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. Image and movie editing features are also supported.  
Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single  
panorama image.  
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate,  
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service  
Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)  
For information on the requirements for playing back high-definition movies, refer  
to “System Requirements” in the ViewNX 2 help information (A 135).  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer images, use a fully charged battery to  
prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62F (A 178) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S1100pj 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.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer  
When transferring images to the computer from the camera, select the Interface  
setting (A 155) from the setup menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP.  
The default setting is MTP/PTP.  
1
2
3
Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.  
Be sure that the camera is off.  
Connect the camera to the computer 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.  
.
4
Turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will  
remain off.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
5
Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed  
on the computer.  
Windows 7  
When the Devices and Printers K S1100pj screen is displayed, click Change  
program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon  
Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK.  
Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K S1100pj 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.  
Mac OS X  
Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the  
computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon  
Transfer 2 was first installed.  
If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for  
Nikon Transfer 2 to start.  
6
Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options  
Source panel and click Start Transfer.  
Source device  
Start Transfer button  
Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default  
setting of ViewNX 2).  
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Connecting to a Computer  
ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX  
2). Transferred images can be viewed.  
For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information  
Disconnecting the Camera  
Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during  
transfer.  
When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-  
available Card Reader  
When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card  
reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2.  
Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading  
device.  
To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the  
procedure from step 5 (A 133).  
To transfer images saved in the camera’s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a  
memory card using the camera (A 161).  
D Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually  
Windows  
Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2.  
Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.  
Mac OS X  
Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and  
then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start  
ViewNX 2.  
Click Transfer in the ViewNX 2 screen to start Nikon Transfer 2.  
D Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information  
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.  
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5  
Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (A 71) to create a single  
panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.  
Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.  
After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.  
Windows  
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.  
Mac OS X  
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.  
For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help  
information contained in Panorama Maker 5.  
D Image File Names and Folder Names  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 197) printers can connect the camera directly  
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures  
below to print pictures.  
Take pictures  
Select pictures for printing and  
number of copies using Print  
set option (A 101)  
Connect to printer (A 137)  
Print pictures one at a  
Print multiple pictures (A 139)  
time (A 138)  
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect USB cable  
B Note on Power Source  
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-62F (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S1100pj 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.  
D Printing Pictures  
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing  
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing  
pictures:  
Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot  
Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab  
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each to the memory  
card using the Print set menu (A 101).  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
When transferring images to the computer from the camera, select the Interface  
setting (A 155) from the setup menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP.  
The default setting is MTP/PTP.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen  
(
) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by  
1
the Print selection screen ( ).  
2
1
2
Print selection  
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4
B Connecting the 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.  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Printing Pictures One at a Time  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 137), follow the  
procedure described below to print a picture.  
1
Tap B or C to choose the desired picture and  
tap I.  
Print selection  
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4
Previous or subsequent picture can also be viewed by  
tapping the scroll bar.  
Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to  
9-thumbnail display. Tap n or rotate the zoom control to  
g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.  
2
3
4
Tap Copies.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Tap the desired number of copies (up to nine).  
Copies  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Tap Paper size.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
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Connecting to a Printer  
5
6
7
Tap the desired paper size.  
Paper size  
Default  
Tap B or C to display additional options.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
Postcard  
Tap Start print.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print selection screen  
shown in step 1 when printing is complete.  
Printing  
002  
/
004  
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed,  
tap J.  
Current number of copies/  
total number of prints  
Printing Multiple Pictures  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 137), follow the  
procedure described below to print multiple pictures.  
1
When the Print selection screen is displayed,  
tap F.  
Print selection  
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4
The Print menu screen is displayed.  
2
Tap Paper size.  
Print menu  
To exit the print menu, tap J.  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
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Connecting to a Printer  
3
Tap the desired paper size.  
Paper size  
Default  
Tap B or C to display additional options.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size option.  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
Postcard  
4
Tap Print selection, Print all images, or  
DPOF printing.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Print selection  
Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
1
Tap the desired picture and tap A or B at  
the upper left in the monitor to specify the  
number of copies to be printed.  
×
×
1
1
×
1
Pictures selected for printing can be  
recognized by the check mark (y) and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to  
be printed. If no copies have been specified  
for pictures, the selection is canceled.  
Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail  
display.  
Tap  
Tap  
to cancel the selection of all pictures.  
when setting is complete.  
n
I
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to  
return to the print menu.  
Print selection  
009 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
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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,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to  
return to the print menu.  
Print all images  
009 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
DPOF printing  
Print pictures for which a print order was  
created using the Print set option (A 101).  
DPOF printing  
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
010 prints  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap  
to  
J
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
View images  
To view the current print order, tap View  
images. To print pictures, tap I.  
View images  
×
×
1
1
×
1
5
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
002 004  
/
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, tap  
J.  
Current number of copies/  
total number of prints  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer  
connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4.  
Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings,  
choose Default in the paper size option.  
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Basic Camera Setup  
Setup Menu  
The setup menu contains the following options.  
c
d
e
Welcome screen  
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.  
Date  
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.  
Monitor settings  
Set the photo information displayed in playback mode, the image review settings,  
and the monitor brightness.  
f
Date imprint  
Imprint shooting date and time on pictures.  
Vibration reduction  
g
h
m
u
n
i
k
Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled.  
AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator.  
Movie light  
Enable or disable movie light during recording movies.  
Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Movie AF mode  
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.  
Sound settings  
Adjust sound settings.  
Auto off  
Set time before the monitor turns off for saving power.  
l / m Format memory/Format card  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
n
J
d
Language  
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.  
Interface  
Adjust settings necessary for connection to computer or television.  
Blink warning  
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with  
shooting using the face detection function.  
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Setup Menu  
p
Reset all  
Restore camera settings to default values.  
Copy  
h
r
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.  
Firmware version  
Display camera firmware version.  
Operating the Setup Menu  
1
2
3
Tap the bottom tab in shooting or playback  
mode.  
See “Operating the Tabs” (A 16) for more information.  
23  
Tap the z tab.  
The setup menu is displayed.  
OFF  
0.0  
Tap the desired option.  
Tap B or C to display previous or subsequent page.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
Set up  
Welcome  
screen  
Date  
When I is displayed in a screen, tap I to apply the  
setting.  
Monitor  
settings  
Date imprint  
AF assist  
To exit the setup menu, tap J or press the shutter-  
release button (when shooting).  
Vibration  
reduction  
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c Welcome Screen  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M c Welcome screen  
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned  
on.  
None (default setting)  
The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome  
screen.  
COOLPIX  
The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode.  
Select an image  
Displays a picture selected for the welcome screen.  
When the Select image screen is displayed, select a  
Select image  
picture and tap I.  
In the Select image screen, tap n or rotate the  
zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame  
playback and tap o or rotate the zoom control to  
f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail display.  
As the selected picture is stored by the camera, it  
will be displayed when the camera is turned on  
even if the original picture is deleted.  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 39) of p 3968×2232, and copies  
created at a size of 320 × 240 or smaller using small picture (A 121) or the crop  
(A 122) function, cannot be used.  
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d Date  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Date  
Set the camera clock.  
Date  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Tap the items on the displayed screen to select the  
display order of the day, month and year, and set the  
date and time.  
Date  
MDY  
YMD  
DMY  
Select the item: tap the desired item.  
Edit the highlighted item: tap A or B.  
Apply the setting: tap I (A 23).  
:
01  
01 2010 00 00  
Time zone  
w Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving is enabled or disabled  
from Time zone options. When the destination time zone (x) is selected, local  
time (A 147) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected  
region are recorded with pictures. Useful when traveling.  
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
Tap Time zone.  
Date  
15/11/2010 15:30  
The Time zone menu is displayed.  
Date  
Time zone  
2
Tap x Travel destination.  
Time zone  
15/11/2010 15:30  
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
London, Casablanca  
Home time  
zone  
Travel  
destination  
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3
Tap o.  
Time zone  
15/11/2010 15:30  
The time zone selection screen is displayed.  
London, Casablanca  
Home time  
zone  
Travel  
destination  
4
Tap E or F to choose the travel destination  
time zone and tap I.  
Travel destination  
:
-04 00  
:
11 30  
EDT:  
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable  
daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top  
of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one  
hour. Tap p again to disable the daylight saving time  
function.  
New York  
Toronto  
Lima  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the  
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.  
B Note on the Clock Battery  
The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery  
is inserted or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about  
ten hours of charging.  
C w Home Time Zone  
To switch to the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2.  
To change the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4.  
C Daylight Saving Time  
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off from the  
time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.  
D Imprinting Date on Pictures  
Enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A 149) in the setup menu after the date and  
time have been set. When the Date imprint option is enabled, pictures will be recorded with  
shooting date imprinted on them.  
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D Time Zones  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option.  
UTC +/–  
–11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/–  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
–10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,  
Kuwait, Manama  
–9  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,  
Vancouver  
–8  
–7  
–6  
+4  
+5  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
New Delhi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix  
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,  
Mexico City  
+5.5  
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,  
Lima  
–5  
+6  
Colombo, Dhaka  
–4.5  
–4  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
Caracas  
+7  
+8  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Manaus  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
+10  
+11  
+12  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
London, Casablanca  
Auckland, Fiji  
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e Monitor Settings  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M e Monitor settings  
Set the options below.  
Playback  
Set the photo information displayed in the monitor during playback.  
Show info:  
15/11/2010 15:30  
0004. JPG  
4
4
Auto info (default setting): Current settings and operational guides are  
displayed as in Show info above. If no operations are performed for a few  
seconds, information is hidden. Information will be displayed again when the  
next operation is performed.  
Image review  
On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor  
immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting  
mode.  
Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken.  
Brightness  
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.  
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f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time)  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M f Date imprint  
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 104).  
15.11.2010  
f
Date  
Date is imprinted on pictures.  
Date and time  
S
Date and time are imprinted on pictures.  
Off (default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.  
At settings other than Off the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A 12).  
B Notes on Date Imprint  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time  
cannot be imprinted on pictures after they have been taken.  
The date is not imprinted in the following situations:  
- Pictures taken in Sports, Museum, or Panorama assist scene mode  
- When On is selected for Blink proof (A 76) in smart portrait mode.  
- When Continuous or BSS is selected for the continuous setting (A 58).  
- Movies  
- When On (hybrid) is selected for Vibration reduction (A 150).  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A 39) of O 640×480 may be difficult to read.  
Choose an Image mode setting of N 1024×768 or larger when using date imprint.  
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date item (A 22, 145).  
C Date Imprint and Print Set  
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers that support the printing of shooting date and photo  
information, the date and information can be printed without imprinting this information on them,  
using settings in the Print set option (A 101).  
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g Vibration Reduction  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M g Vibration reduction  
Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting.  
Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by slight hand movement known as  
camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with telephoto zoom  
applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when  
recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.  
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera  
during shooting.  
On (hybrid)  
The effects of camera shake are reduced optically using a lens-shift method.  
Additional image processing with electronic vibration reduction is applied to  
further reduce the effects of camera shake with recording of still pictures taken  
under the following conditions.  
When the flash does not fire  
When a shutter speed slower than 1/60 seconds is used  
When Self-timer is disabled  
When Continuous is set to Single  
When ISO sensitivity is set to 200 or less  
On (default setting)  
The vibration reduction using the lens-shift method only is enabled.  
Off  
Vibration reduction is not enabled.  
The current vibration reduction setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor  
with shooting (A 12, 27). When Off is selected, no icon is displayed.  
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B Notes on Vibration Reduction  
Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera  
enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before  
shooting.  
Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s  
monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.  
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some  
situations.  
Image processing with electronic vibration reduction may not perform as expected with very  
slight or extreme camera shake, even when On (hybrid) is selected.  
Image processing with electronic vibration reduction is not enabled at fast or extremely slow  
shutter speeds, even when On (hybrid) is selected.  
Date imprint (A 149) and On (hybrid) for Vibration reduction cannot be applied  
simultaneously. When taking pictures with the setting of On (hybrid) for Vibration reduction,  
Date imprint is set to Off.  
When On (hybrid) is selected and electronic vibration reduction is activated, the shutter is  
automatically released twice when a picture is taken to allow for image processing. Therefore, the  
time required to record pictures increases. Shutter sound (A 152) can be heard only when the  
shutter is released the first time and a single picture will be recorded.  
h AF Assist  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) 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. The illuminator has a range of about 3.5 m (11 ft.) at the maximum wide-  
angle position and about 2.0 m (6 ft. 6 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.  
Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, AF-assist illuminator may not light.  
Off  
AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable to focus under dim  
lighting.  
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u Digital Zoom  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M u Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
On (default setting)  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the  
zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A 29).  
Off  
Digital zoom will not be activated (except during recording movies).  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
-
Subject tracking is selected for the touch shooting setting  
- When Portrait or Night portrait scene mode is selected  
- When smart portrait mode is selected  
- When Multi-shot 16 (A 58) is selected  
i Sound Settings  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) 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. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned  
on.  
Shutter sound  
Select On (default setting) or Off.  
No sound is played with shutter release when some features such as continuous  
shooting or BSS (best shot selector) are enabled, or when recording movies, even if  
On is selected.  
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k Auto Off  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) 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.  
In this option, set the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby  
mode. 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min can be selected.  
C When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function  
Power-on lamp blinks in standby mode.  
Camera turns off after three minutes passes in standby mode.  
To reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is blinking, press any of the following buttons:  
- The power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (movie-record) button  
C Auto Off Settings  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following  
situations:  
When a setting screen, mode selection menu, or setup menu is displayed: three minutes  
During slide show playback: up to 30 minutes  
When the AC adapter EH-62F is connected: 30 minutes  
C Auto Off in Projector Mode  
Use the Auto off (A 173) option in the projector settings menu to specify the auto off setting for  
projector mode.  
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l/m Format Memory/Format Card  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M  
l Format memory/m Format card  
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.  
l Formatting the Internal Memory  
Format memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory  
card from the camera.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
The Format memory option is displayed in the setup  
menu.  
Yes  
No  
m Formatting a Memory Card  
Format card  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure  
to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.  
Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings (A 89) to the  
default setting (displayed as number).  
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 S1100pj.  
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Setup Menu  
n Language  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Language  
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Polish  
Danish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Greek  
Finnish  
Swedish  
Turkish  
French  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Thai  
Norwegian  
Arabic  
J Interface  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M J Interface  
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television.  
USB  
Select the communication method used when the camera is connected to a  
computer or printer.  
MTP/PTP (default setting): Select when transferring pictures from the camera to  
the computer (A 131), or when connecting the camera to the printer (A 136).  
Projector: Select when using the built-in projector to project the computer  
display.  
Video mode  
Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and  
PAL.  
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Setup Menu  
d Blink Warning  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Blink warning  
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked  
using the face detection function (A 50) when shooting in the following modes.  
G (easy auto) mode (A 26) or A (auto) mode (A 52).  
Portrait (A 64) or Night portrait (A 65) is selected for the scene mode.  
On  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in a  
picture taken using the face detection function, the blink warning screen is  
displayed in the monitor.  
The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was  
released is framed by a yellow border. Should this occur, check the picture and  
determine whether or not another picture should be taken.  
Off (default setting)  
Blink warning is not enabled.  
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen  
When the blink warning screen shown at right is  
displayed in the monitor, the operations described  
below are available.  
Did someone blink?  
If no operations are performed within a few seconds,  
the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.  
To  
Use  
Description  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
Enlarge the detected  
face that blinked  
If the camera detects that more than one human  
subject blinked, tap M or N to switch display to  
another face.  
g (i)  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).  
Delete the picture  
E
I
Tap E.  
Tap the monitor, I, or H. The shutter-release  
button can also be pressed to return to shooting  
mode.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
H
B Note on Blink Warning  
The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16.  
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p Reset All  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) 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  
Flash mode (A 34)  
Default value  
Auto  
Self-timer (A 37)  
Off  
R 4320×3240  
N HD 720p (1280×720)  
Touch shutter  
0
Image mode (A 39)  
Movie options (A 125)  
Touch shooting (A 41, 44, 55)  
Exposure compensation (A 47)  
Auto Mode Shooting Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Off  
Macro mode (A 54)  
ISO sensitivity (A 57)  
Continuous (A 58)  
White balance (A 59)  
Auto  
Single  
Auto  
Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene effect adjustment slider (A 63)  
Center  
Smart portrait Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Skin softening (A 75)  
Blink proof (A 76)  
Smile timer (A 76)  
Normal  
Off  
On  
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Playback Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Slide show (A 98) Effects  
Classic  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Welcome screen (A 144)  
Playback (A 148)  
None  
Auto info  
On  
Image review (A 148)  
Brightness (A 148)  
3
Date imprint (A 149)  
Vibration reduction (A 150)  
AF assist (A 151)  
Off  
On  
Auto  
Off  
Movie light (A 126)  
Digital zoom (A 152)  
Movie AF mode (A 127)  
Button sound (A 152)  
Shutter sound (A 152)  
Auto off (A 153)  
On  
Single AF  
On  
On  
1 min  
Off  
Blink warning (A 156)  
Slide Show Settings in Projector Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Classic  
Effects (A 171)  
Frame intvl (A 171)  
Background music (A 171)  
Volume (A 171)  
3 s  
None  
Medium  
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Projector Settings Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Power saving (A 172)  
Auto off (A 173)  
Off  
5 min  
On  
Tone compensation (A 173)  
Others  
Option  
Default value  
Paper size (A 138, 139)  
Default  
Selecting Reset also clears the current file number (A 180) 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.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with  
Reset all.  
Shooting settings: Preset manual data (A 60) acquired for White balance  
Setup menu: Date (A 145), Language (A 155), and Video mode and USB  
in Interface (A 155)  
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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory  
Card)  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M h Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
2
3
Tap the desired option from the copy screen.  
Copy  
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory  
card.  
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal  
memory.  
Tap the desired copy option.  
Camera to card  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected. Proceed to  
step 3.  
Selected  
images  
All images  
All images: Copy all pictures. When a confirmation  
dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Pictures are copied. To return  
to the setup menu without copying, tap No.  
Tap the pictures to be copied.  
Copy  
When a picture is selected, a check mark is displayed. To  
cancel the selection, tap the picture again. A check mark  
is removed.  
Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to  
full-frame playback and tap o or rotate the zoom control  
to f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail display.  
4
Tap I.  
Copy  
When a confirmation dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Pictures  
are copied. To return to the setup menu without copying,  
tap No.  
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B Notes on Copying Pictures  
JPEG-, MOV-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be  
copied.  
If voice memos (A 106) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied  
with the pictures.  
Operation is not guaranteed with pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been  
modified on a computer.  
When copying pictures selected for a Print set (A 101), the print set marking is not copied.  
However, rating (A 97) and Protect (A 99) settings are copied with pictures.  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be  
displayed in auto sort mode (A 91).  
When pictures added to albums (A 84) are copied, the copies are not automatically added to the  
same albums as the original pictures.  
C “Memory contains no images.” Message  
If there are no pictures stored on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode is  
applied, the message Memory contains no images. will be displayed. Perform the followings to  
copy pictures in the internal memory to a memory card.  
1. Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap z.  
2. Tap Copy in the displayed setup menu.  
D More Information  
r Firmware Version  
Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M r Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
COOLPIX S1100pj Ver.x . x  
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Using the projector  
Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode)  
The COOLPIX S1100pj is equipped with a  
built-in projector. The ability to project  
pictures and movies with simple operation  
makes for a convenient way of enjoying  
photos at gatherings of family and friends.  
Projecting Pictures  
1
Place the camera.  
Place the camera on a stable and level surface such as a table.  
Point the projector window at a screen (available commercially) or flat white surface.  
The projection distance between the camera and screen should be approximately  
26 cm (10 in.) to 2.4 m (7 ft. 10 in.) (A 165).  
2
Turn on the camera and press the P  
button.  
The camera enters projector mode and a  
picture stored in the internal memory or on a  
memory card inserted into the camera is  
projected in full-frame playback mode.  
The camera can also be switched to projector  
mode by pressing the P button on the remote control. The camera’s monitor turns off  
when the remote control is in operation. Tap the monitor to reactivate it and enable the  
camera’s touch operation (A 166).  
3
4
Adjust the camera position.  
To change the projected picture size, adjust the distance between the camera and  
screen.  
Adjust the projection angle to reduce picture distortion.  
Adjust focus for the projected  
picture.  
Turn off unnecessary lights.  
Rotate the projector focus dial to adjust picture  
focus.  
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Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode)  
5
Switch the picture with the remote control (supplied).  
Point the remote control at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A 4,  
5) within a distance of approximately 5 m (16 ft.).  
Infrared emitter  
Infrared receiver  
Display the previous picture  
Display the next picture  
See “Using Projector Mode” (A 166) for the details of the operation of the remote  
control.  
6
Press the P button on the remote control to end projection.  
Projection also ends if the P button or A button on the camera is pressed to switch  
to shooting mode.  
B Notes on Using the Projector  
Be sure to read and follow the projector warnings on page iv.  
Be aware that the camera and battery will become hot in projector mode. Allow the camera to  
cool before using it again when the projector has been used for an extended period of time.  
When the battery is low, the camera automatically adjusts projection brightness to save power.  
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Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode)  
C Built-in Projector Stand  
The built-in projector stand allows the camera to be tilted slightly upward so that the projected  
picture is not obstructed by the surface of the table on which the camera is placed.  
Slide the projector stand latch ( ) and push ( ) to  
1
2
raise it. To lower the projector stand, slide the  
projector stand latch ( ) and push ( ) it into the  
3
4
camera.  
When the projector stand is used, the picture is  
projected onto the screen at an angle, resulting in a  
type of distortion known as the keystone effect. Using  
a tripod instead of the built-in projector stand makes it  
easier to properly align the camera with the screen,  
reducing the keystone effect.  
C Auto Power Off with Projection  
When no operations are performed during projection, the camera ends projection to save power  
and enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp blinks. If another three minutes passes in standby  
mode, the camera turns off.  
While the power-on lamp is blinking, press the buttons indicated below to reactivate the monitor  
in shooting or playback mode.  
- Playback mode: power switch, shutter-release button, or c button  
- Shooting mode: A button  
To resume projection, press the P button again in playback mode or shooting mode.  
The time allowed to pass before the camera enters standby mode when no operations are  
performed during projection can be changed from Auto off (A 173) in the projector settings  
C Projection Distance and Projected Picture Size  
Projection distance  
Projected picture size  
26 cm (10 in.)  
Approx. 10 × 7.5 cm (4 × 3 in.; equivalent to 5-inch display)  
Approx. 20 × 15 cm (8 × 6 in.; equivalent to 10-inch display)  
Approx. 40 × 30 cm (16 × 12 in.; equivalent to 20-inch display)  
Approx. 60 × 45 cm (24 × 18 in.; equivalent to 30-inch display)  
Approx. 94 × 70 cm (37 × 28 in.; equivalent to 47-inch display)  
50 cm (1 ft. 7 in.)  
1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.)  
1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.)  
2.4 m (7 ft. 10 in.)  
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Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode)  
Using Projector Mode  
While a picture is displayed full-frame in projector mode, the following operations  
can be performed with the camera or the remote control (A 6).  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Press the H, I, J, or K button on the  
remote control.  
Display the  
previous or  
subsequent  
picture  
Press and hold the H, I, J, or K button for  
continuous frame-by-frame rewinding or  
advancing.  
Previous or subsequent pictures can also be  
viewed by dragging the picture on the  
camera’s monitor.  
Zoom in to a maximum of 10×.  
Press the apply selection button on the  
remote control or tap H on the camera’s  
monitor to return to full-frame playback mode.  
In projector mode, pictures enlarged with  
playback zoom cannot be cropped (A 122).  
Playback zoom  
g (i)  
Display 9 picture thumbnails.  
Press the H, I, J, or K button on the  
remote control to select a picture.  
Press the apply selection button on the  
remote control or tap the picture displayed on  
the camera’s monitor.  
View thumbnails  
f (h)  
Movies are displayed with the R indicator.  
Press the apply selection button on the  
remote control or tap R on the camera’s  
monitor to start playback.  
Playback movies  
Start slide show  
R
Press the b button on the remote control.  
When the bottom tab on the camera’s  
monitor is tapped to display the setting  
b
controls, and  
is tapped, the playback  
b
settings for the slide show can be made.  
Tap the bottom tab on the monitor of the  
camera to display the setting controls, and  
Paint, Glamour retouch, or Slide show  
option can be enabled.  
Apply projection  
settings  
Bottom tab  
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Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode)  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Set the picture  
rating/play back  
pictures by rating  
Right tab  
(P)  
Apply a rating of one to five to each picture or  
play back pictures by rating.  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
Switch to another  
playback mode  
c
mode selection menu and switch to favorite  
(camera only) pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date  
mode.  
Press the P button to return to shooting or  
playback mode.  
P
End projection  
A
Press the A button to switch to shooting  
(camera only) mode.  
Projecting Movies  
In projector mode, movies are indicated by R in full-frame playback mode. Press  
the apply selection button on the remote control or tap R on the camera’s  
monitor to play back movies.  
See “Movie Playback” (A 128) for operations on the camera’s monitor during  
playing back movies. Following operations can be performed using the remote  
control.  
To  
Use  
Description  
Rewind or  
advance  
J or K  
Touch and hold to rewind or advance movies.  
Apply  
selection  
button  
Press the apply selection button to pause playback.  
Following operations can be performed using the  
remote control while playback is posed.  
Touch and hold J to rewind movie  
continuously.  
J
Pause  
Touch and hold K to advance movie  
continuously.  
K
Apply  
selection  
playback.  
button  
Press the apply selection button to resume  
Adjust volume  
End projection  
g (+)/f (–) Adjust the volume of movie sound.  
Switches to full-frame playback mode.  
b
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Changing the Projecting Settings  
When the tab is tapped in projector mode and the setting controls are displayed,  
pictures can be decorated with the paint option and projected as a slide show  
with effects.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
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4
1 2 3  
4
1
U Paint  
Draw on and decorate projected pictures in the same manner as when editing  
pictures in playback mode. It is also possible to crop the projected picture. Use  
,
I
,
,
, or  
tools to paint pictures. Painted copies can be stored as separate  
J K L  
H
files (A 180).  
The (crop projected area) setting can be selected  
H
Crop projected area  
when drawing on or decorating pictures in  
projector mode. Drag your finger across the camera  
monitor to select the area to crop. The area outside  
of the enclosed area becomes black.  
2
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 in the same manner as when editing  
pictures in playback mode. New copies are stored as separate files (A 180).  
3
4
b Slide show  
Project pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card as an  
automated slide show.  
z Projector settings  
The basic settings for the projector can be made.  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies (A 128) included in slide shows is displayed.  
The maximum playback time is approximately 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (A 173).  
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Changing the Projecting Settings  
b Projector Slide Show  
P button (projector mode) M Tap the bottom tab M b Slide show  
Project pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card as an  
automated slide show.  
1
Check the camera position and focus with the  
standby screen.  
Slide show  
4
4
Follow steps 3 and 4 under “Projecting Pictures” (A 163)  
to adjust camera position and focus.  
Tap w (View selected images) on the monitor to select  
and play back the pictures as a slide show in projector  
Tap x (Effects), y (Frame intvl), z (Background music), or X (volume) to change  
each setting (A 171).  
To repeat slide show automatically, tap m (loop playback).  
2
3
Press the b button on the remote control.  
When the b button on the remote control is pressed without  
displaying the standby screen in step 1, the slide show begins with the  
previously made settings.  
The operations described in step 3 to 4 can also be performed with the  
operation controls on the camera’s monitor or the g and f zoom  
controls.  
The slide show begins.  
While the slide show is in progress, press the K button on  
the remote control to display the next picture or the J  
button to display the previous picture. Hold down the  
buttons to advance or rewind the slide show.  
Press the apply selection button to pause the slide show,  
or press the b button to end it.  
During a slide show with Background music, the volume can be adjusted with the  
g (+) or f (–) button.  
4
End or resume the slide show.  
When the slide show ends or is paused, press the b button to return to the screen  
shown in step 1. Press the apply selection button to resume the slide show.  
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Changing the Projecting Settings  
Selecting Pictures for Slide Show and Projecting  
1
2
3
Tap w (View selected images) under step 1 in  
Slide show  
4
4
Tap On.  
View selected images  
Select images screen is displayed.  
On  
Off  
List  
Select pictures to be projected in the  
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen and  
drag and drop (A 10) it to the list area.  
Select images  
1
10  
To delete the picture from the list, drag and drop the  
picture to the thumbnails area.  
To change the order of the pictures displayed, first delete  
the pictures from the list, and then drag and drop them  
back into the list in the desired order.  
Thumbnails  
Tap n to cancel the selection of all pictures.  
4
Drag and drop all pictures to play back to the  
Select images  
list, and tap  
.
I
4
10  
The list is saved and the screen returns to the standby  
screen.  
Only a single list can be saved. To change the picture  
selection, perform the procedure from step 1 and reselect  
the pictures in step 3.  
To cancel the slide show of selected images, tap Off in step 2.  
Created list is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.  
B Notes on View Selected Images  
Up to 200 pictures can be added to the list.  
An individual picture cannot be added to the list twice.  
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Changing the Projecting Settings  
Slide Show Options  
Tap x (Effects), y (Frame intvl), z (Background music), or X (Volume) in the  
step 1 under “b Projector Slide Show” (A 169) to change each setting.  
x Effects  
Select from Classic (default setting), Animated, Zoom, or Pop art.  
y Frame intvl  
Specify the length of time a picture is displayed.  
Default setting is 3 s.  
When Manual advance only is selected, the displayed pictures do not advance  
automatically. Change the displayed picture by pressing the J or K button on the  
remote control or by dragging the images on the camera’s monitor. Use this setting  
to manually switch the pictures in slide shows using transition effects or  
background music.  
z Background music  
Select from Up-tempo, Moderate tempo, Slow tempo, and None (default  
setting).  
X Volume  
Tap the volume icon to adjust the volume of the background music.  
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Changing the Projector Settings (Projector Settings Menu)  
Power saving (A 172), Auto off (A 173), and Tone compensation (A 173)  
settings can be adjusted from the projector settings menu.  
Operating the Projector Settings Menu  
1
2
3
Tap the bottom tab in projector mode.  
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4
4
Tap z.  
Projector settings menu is displayed on the camera’s  
monitor.  
Tap the desired menu to set.  
Projector settings  
Tap J to return to previous screen.  
Power  
saving  
Auto off  
In the screen with I, tap I to apply the setting.  
To exit from the projector settings menu, tap J.  
--  
Tone com-  
pensation  
z Power Saving  
P button (projector mode) M Tap the bottom tab M z (Projector settings menu) M  
z Power saving  
This option offers automatic adjustment of projection brightness to save power.  
On  
Enable power saving mode. Projection may appear slightly darker than when Off is  
selected.  
Off (default setting)  
Power saving mode is disabled. When the battery is low, the camera automatically  
adjusts projection brightness to save power even when Off is selected.  
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Changing the Projector Settings (Projector Settings Menu)  
k Auto Off  
P button (projector mode) M Tap the bottom tab M z (Projector settings menu) M  
k Auto off  
If no operations are performed for a while during projection, camera ends  
projection and enters standby mode (A 21) for saving the power.  
In this option, set the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby  
mode.  
30 s, 1 min, 5 min (default setting), and 30 min can be selected.  
C Canceling Standby Mode  
When the camera enters standby mode from projector mode, press the power switch, shutter-  
release button or c button to activate playback mode.  
Press the A button to activate shooting mode.  
To resume projection, press the P button again in playback mode or shooting mode.  
C Notes on Auto Off  
The time allowed to pass before the camera enters standby mode is fixed as follows:  
During slide show playback with the loop option enabled: 30 minutes  
When a setting screen or the projector settings menu is displayed: three minutes  
Tone Compensation  
P button (projector mode) M Tap the bottom tab M z (Projector settings menu) M  
Tone compensation  
Dark portions of pictures are brightened when projected.  
On (default setting)  
Dark portions of pictures are brightened when projected. The results of tone  
compensation vary depending on the picture.  
Off  
Tone compensation is disabled.  
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Tips: Projecting PowerPoint Presentations with  
the Camera Alone  
Save Microsoft PowerPoint® files in JPEG format, copy them to the memory card, and use  
the camera to project them.  
1
In PowerPoint, save a PowerPoint file with a different name in JPEG format.  
A new folder with the same name as the renamed file is created, and a JPEG file for  
each slide of the PowerPoint document is saved in the new folder.  
Be sure to use PowerPoint to save the file with a new name. Refer to the PowerPoint  
Help documentation for more information on saving files with new names and in  
different formats.  
2
Change the name of the folder and JPEG files.  
1
Folder name: three-digit single-byte number + five-character single-byte alphabetic  
2
string  
e.g. “105USERS”  
JPEG file name: FSCN + four-digit single-byte number  
3
e.g. “FSCN0001.jpg,” “FSCN0002.jpg,” etc.  
1. Use a three-digit number that is one higher than the highest number used for existing  
subfolders in the DCIM folder described in step 3. The “105” in the example above is  
used when “104” is the highest number in the names of existing subfolders.  
2. “NIKON” cannot be used as the five-character single-byte alphabetic string.  
3. The JPEG files can be projected in the same order as the slides in the PowerPoint  
presentation if their four-digit single-byte file numbers are placed in the same order.  
3
4
Using the card reader, open the memory card4 folder on the computer  
desktop.  
Open the DCIM folder and copy the folder containing the JPEG files created in step 2  
into it.  
Additional JPEG files created from PowerPoint files can be added to the folders  
containing the JPEG files. (However, only the files can be added to these folders. The  
folders containing the files cannot be placed in these folders.)  
When removing the memory card from the computer, remove the removable disk first  
and then remove the memory card.  
4. Use a memory card that has been formatted or used for shooting at least once with the  
COOLPIX S1100pj.  
Insert the memory card into the camera, turn on the camera, and press the  
P button.  
The camera’s built-in projector operates the same as normal when projecting  
PowerPoint documents converted to JPEG format.  
C Notes on Playing Back PowerPoint Documents (JPEG Files)  
PowerPoint animations cannot be projected.  
In thumbnail playback mode, PowerPoint documents are displayed as black thumbnails.  
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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.  
B Keep dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Do not drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the lens, projector window, and all moving parts with care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, projector window, monitor, memory card slot or battery  
chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera  
malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury  
caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or  
entering the eyes or mouth.  
B Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods  
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or  
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a  
white blur effect in photographs.  
B Keep away from strong magnetic fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory  
card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
B Avoid sudden changes in temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source  
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
C The Battery  
Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do  
not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery  
performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on  
important occasions.  
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Failure  
to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before  
use. When the battery temperature is between 0 and 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) or 45 to 60 °C (113 to  
140 °F), the chargeable capacity may decrease. The battery will not charge if its temperature is  
below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).  
Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.  
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent  
it from charging normally.  
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged  
before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and  
exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery  
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.  
If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing  
it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15 to  
25 °C (59 to 77 °F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.  
When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use. This  
may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera  
on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.  
Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it  
to storage.  
After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger, replace the supplied terminal  
cover and store in a cool place.  
A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room  
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery.  
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.  
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
Cleaning  
Avoid touching the lens/projector window with your fingers. Remove dust or  
lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one  
end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove  
Lens/  
projector fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the  
window  
Monitor  
Body  
lens/projector window with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the  
center of them and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean them using a  
cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,  
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry  
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty  
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened  
with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the  
camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before  
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an  
extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or  
in any of the following locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as  
televisions or radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.  
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera  
away again.  
C Notes on the Monitor  
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic  
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the  
product will not be affected.  
White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This  
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is  
characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form  
of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images recorded with  
the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi-shot 16 selected for  
Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such  
as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.  
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.  
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Technical Notes and Index  
Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Battery charger  
Battery Charger MH-65  
AC Adapter EH-62F  
Connecting the EH-62F  
1
2
3
AC adapter  
Be sure that the AC adapter cord has been properly aligned in AC  
adapter and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover. If the cord is not properly  
aligned in the grooves, the cover and cord may be damaged when  
the cover is closed.  
USB cable  
USB Cable UC-E6  
Audio/video cable  
Remote control  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14  
Remote Control ML-L5  
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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.  
2
3
SD memory card  
SDHC memory card  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
SDXC memory card  
64 GB  
1
SanDisk  
2 GB  
1
TOSHIBA  
2 GB  
64 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB,  
32 GB  
1
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB  
48 GB, 64 GB  
1
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
1 If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the  
device supports an SD memory card of 2 GB or more.  
2 SDHC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar  
device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDHC standard.  
3 SDXC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar  
device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDXC.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.  
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names  
Pictures, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)  
Original still pictures (voice  
Extension (signifies the file type)  
Still pictures  
Movies  
.JPG  
memo attachment included)  
and movies  
DSCN  
.MOV  
.WAV  
Voice memos  
Small copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
SSCN  
RSCN  
Cropped copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Copies created using editing  
function other than small  
picture and crop (voice memo  
attachment included)  
FSCN  
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 71) 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. File numbers will be assigned  
automatically starting with “0001.”  
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture  
to which the voice memo is attached.  
Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder,  
where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the  
largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the  
source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are  
assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the  
destination medium (A 161).  
A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains  
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name,  
will be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered  
999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further  
pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted  
(A 154), or a new memory card is inserted.  
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Error Messages  
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the  
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.  
Display  
O (blinks)  
Problem  
Clock not set.  
Solution  
A
Set date and time.  
Prepare to charge or  
replace battery.  
B
Battery running low.  
Battery exhausted.  
N
Charge or change battery. 18, 20  
Battery exhausted.  
Turn off camera, and allow  
battery to cool down  
before resuming use. After  
five seconds, this message  
will disappear, the monitor  
will turn off, and the  
power-on lamp will blink  
rapidly. After the lamps  
blink for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off  
P
Battery temperature is  
high.  
Battery temperature  
high  
automatically. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off  
the camera.  
The camera turns off  
automatically. Leave the  
hot due to the heat of the camera off until it has  
P
The camera has become  
The camera will turn  
off to prevent  
overheating.  
projector.  
cooled and then turn it on  
again.  
Refocus.  
Focus on another  
subject positioned at the  
same distance from the  
camera as the intended  
subject.  
Q (blinks red)  
Camera cannot focus.  
P
Wait until message clears  
from display automatically  
when recording is  
Camera cannot perform  
other operations until  
recording is complete.  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
complete.  
u
Write-protect switch is in  
“lock” position.  
Slide write-protect switch  
to “write” position.  
Memory card is write  
protected.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
P
Use approved card.  
Check that connectors  
are clean.  
Confirm that memory  
card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
Error accessing memory  
card.  
P
This card cannot be  
read.  
Formatting deletes all data  
stored on the memory  
card. Be sure to tap No and  
P
Card is not formatted. Memory card has not been  
Format card?  
Yes  
No  
make copies of any  
formatted for use in  
COOLPIX S1100pj.  
pictures which need to be  
kept before formatting the  
memory card. Tap Yes to  
format the memory card.  
Choose smaller image  
size.  
Delete pictures.  
u
Memory card is full.  
Insert new memory card. 24  
Out of memory.  
Remove memory card  
and use internal  
memory.  
Error occurred while  
recording picture.  
Format internal memory or  
memory card.  
Insert new memory card or  
format internal memory or 180  
memory card.  
Camera has run out of file  
numbers.  
The following pictures  
cannot be registered as  
welcome screen.  
P
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Pictures taken at an  
Image mode setting of  
p 3968×2232  
Picture cannot be used for  
welcome screen.  
Pictures reduced to  
320 × 240 size or smaller  
with cropping or small  
picture editing  
Insufficient space to save a Delete pictures from  
copy. destination.  
182  
Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
N
Over 200 pictures have  
already been added to  
album.  
Remove some pictures  
from album.  
Add to other albums.  
Album is full. No  
further pictures can be  
added.  
u
One or more portrait  
A blink was detected subjects may have blinked Check the picture in  
in the picture just  
taken.  
when the picture was  
taken.  
playback mode.  
Select pictures that  
support editing function.  
Movies cannot be  
edited.  
u
Cannot edit selected  
picture.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
u
Time out error while  
Choose memory card with 124,  
Cannot record movie. recording movie.  
faster write speed.  
Remove the memory  
card from the camera to  
play back pictures stored  
in the camera’s internal  
memory.  
No pictures in the internal  
memory or memory card.  
To copy picture from  
internal memory to  
memory card, display  
the setup menu and  
select Copy.  
N
Memory contains no  
images.  
Add the picture to  
album.  
Choose the album to  
which picture was  
added.  
The picture has not been  
added to album.  
No pictures are contained Select the category  
in the category selected in containing the sorted  
auto sort mode.  
pictures.  
N
File cannot be viewed on  
this camera. View file using  
a computer or the device  
used to create or edit this  
file.  
File contains no image  
data.  
File not created with this  
camera.  
P
This file cannot be  
played back.  
u
No pictures are available  
All images are hidden. for a slide show.  
183  
Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
N
This image cannot be Picture is protected.  
deleted.  
Disable protection.  
N
Destination in same time  
Travel destination is in  
zone as home.  
the current time zone.  
u
Rating maximum  
reached. No further  
pictures can be rated.  
Over 999 pictures have  
already been rated.  
Cancel the rating setting of  
them.  
Apply the rating to  
pictures.  
Select a rating that has  
been applied to pictures.  
u
There are no pictures with  
the selected rating.  
No images with this  
rating found.  
Turn camera off and then  
on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon-  
authorized service  
Lens error  
Q
Lens error.  
representative.  
USB cable disconnected  
during data transfer to  
printer.  
P
Turn camera off and  
reconnect cable.  
Communications error  
Turn camera off, remove  
and reinsert battery, and  
turn camera on. If error  
System error  
Q
Error has occurred in  
camera’s internal circuitry. persists, contact retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
PR  
Check printer. After solving  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Printer error.  
the problem, tap Resume  
to resume printing.*  
PR  
Printer error: check  
paper  
Load the specified paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
Specified size of paper is  
not loaded in printer.  
PR  
Printer error: paper  
jam  
Eject the jammed paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
Paper has jammed in  
printer.  
184  
Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
PR  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
Load the specified paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
No paper is loaded in  
printer.  
PR  
Check ink, tap Resume to  
resume printing.*  
Ink error.  
Printer error: check ink  
Replace ink cartridge, tap  
Resume to resume  
printing.*  
PR  
Running out of ink or ink  
Printer error: out of ink cartridge is empty.  
PR  
An error caused by the  
Printer error: file  
image file has occurred.  
corrupt  
Tap Cancel to cancel  
printing.  
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
185  
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  
A
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the  
power switch, the shutter-release button, A  
button, c button, or b (movie-record)  
button.  
When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has  
charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB 132  
Monitor is blank.  
cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video 129  
cable.  
The monitor turns off when using the remote 163  
control to operate the camera in projector  
mode.  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Monitor is hard to read.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Camera has turned off automatically to save  
power.  
Camera turns off without  
warning.  
The camera has become hot due to the heat 164,  
of the projector. Leave the camera off until it 181  
has cooled and then turn it on again.  
The camera and battery may not work  
properly at low temperatures.  
If camera clock has not been set, “Date not  
set” indicator blinks during shooting and  
movie recording. Pictures and movies  
recorded before clock is set are dated “00/00/  
0000 00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00”  
Date and time of recording are  
not correct.  
respectively. Set the correct time and date  
from the Date option in the setup menu.  
Check camera clock regularly against more  
accurate timepieces and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor.  
Playback is set to Auto info for Monitor  
settings in the setup menu.  
Date imprint not available.  
Date setting is not applied in the setup menu.  
186  
 
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Another function that restricts the Date  
imprint option is enabled.  
The current shooting mode is one that does  
not support Date imprint.  
Date not appearing on pictures  
even when Date imprint is  
enabled.  
Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were  
restored to their default values.  
Camera settings reset.  
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and  
allow battery to cool down before resuming use.  
After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off the camera.  
Monitor turns off, and the  
power-on lamp blinks rapidly.  
Battery of the remote control is exhausted.  
Point the remote control at the infrared  
receiver on the front or rear of the camera at  
the distance within approximately 5 m (16 ft.).  
The remote control cannot be used when  
Smile timer is set to On in smart portrait  
mode and the camera detects human faces.  
The shutter may not be released when  
attempting to use the remote control to take  
pictures of scenes exhibiting severe  
Camera does not respond to  
remote control operation.  
backlighting.  
Electronically Controlled Cameras  
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the  
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a  
strong external static charge. 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. Data already recorded will not be affected.  
187  
Troubleshooting  
Shooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When camera is in playback mode, or setting 32  
items or setup menu are displayed, press the  
shutter-release button.  
No picture taken when shutter-  
release button is pressed.  
Battery is exhausted.  
When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.  
The intended subject is one with which  
autofocus does not perform well.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Pictures are blurred.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Turn camera off and then on again.  
Use flash.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.  
Enable vibration reduction.  
Use BSS (best shot selector).  
Use tripod and self-timer.  
Smear occurs when extremely bright light  
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with  
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when  
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such  
as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric  
lights is recommended.  
Streaks of light or partial  
discoloration are visible in the  
monitor.  
Bright specks appear in  
pictures taken with flash.  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash  
mode setting to c (off).  
The flash mode is set to c (off).  
Scene mode with which the flash does not  
function is selected.  
Flash does not fire.  
On is selected for Blink proof in smart  
portrait mode.  
Another function that restricts flash is  
enabled.  
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 152  
Digital zoom is not available in the following  
situations.  
-
Subject tracking is selected for the touch 55  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
shooting setting.  
-
When Portrait or Night portrait scene  
mode is selected.  
When shooting in smart portrait mode  
When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16. 58  
-
-
Another function that restricts the Image mode  
option is enabled.  
Image mode not available.  
188  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter  
sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with  
some shooting modes and settings, even when  
On is selected.  
No sound when shutter is  
released.  
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the  
setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light  
depending on the position of the focus area or  
the current scene mode, even when Auto is  
selected.  
AF-assist illuminator does not  
light.  
Pictures appear smeared.  
Colors are unnatural.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
White balance does not match light source.  
Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high  
Randomly spaced bright pixels as the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by:  
(“noise”) appear in image.  
Using flash.  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
The flash mode is set to c (off)  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Increase ISO sensitivity.  
Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene 34, 69  
mode or set the flash mode setting to X (fill  
flash).  
Pictures are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Pictures are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
When taking pictures with b (auto with red-  
eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and  
red-eye reduction in Night portrait scene  
Unexpected results when flash mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may be applied to  
set to b (auto with red-eye  
areas not affected by red-eye. Use any scene  
mode other than Night portrait, and change  
the flash mode to any setting other than b  
(auto with red-eye reduction) and try shooting  
again.  
reduction).  
Under some shooting conditions, facial skin  
tones may not be softened.  
Select e (skin softening) for Glamour  
retouch in the retouch menu for pictures  
containing four or more faces.  
Skin tones are not softened.  
189  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
It may take more time to save images in the  
following situations.  
When the noise reduction function is in  
operation  
When flash mode is set to b (auto with red- 36  
eye reduction)  
When the skin softening function is applied  
while shooting  
Saving images takes time.  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File or folder was overwritten or renamed by  
computer or other make of camera.  
The COOLPIX S1100pj is not able to playback 128  
movies recorded with another make or model  
of digital camera.  
File cannot be played back.  
Cannot zoom in on picture.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,  
small pictures, or pictures that have been  
cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. 128  
Voice memos cannot be attached to images 106  
taken with other cameras. Voice memos  
attached to images using another camera  
cannot be played back on this camera.  
Cannot record or play back  
voice memos.  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
These options cannot be used with pictures  
taken at an Image mode setting of  
p 3968×2232.  
Cannot edit pictures.  
Select pictures that support editing functions. 108  
Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with  
other cameras.  
Choose correct Video mode in Interface  
option.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
the memory card. Remove the memory card  
to play back pictures from the internal  
memory.  
Pictures not displayed on  
television.  
TV display is turned off and pictures are  
displayed in the camera monitor.  
190  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Data on the memory card may not be played  
A
Album icon restored to default  
settings, or pictures added to  
album not displayed in favorite back correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
pictures mode.  
The desired picture was sorted to a category 91  
other than the category currently displayed.  
Pictures recorded by a camera other than the 161  
COOLPIX S1100pj and pictures copied using  
the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto  
sort mode.  
The recorded pictures are not  
displayed in auto sort mode.  
Pictures recorded in the internal memory or  
on the memory card may not be played back  
correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
Up to 999 pictures and movies in total can be 92  
added to each category. If the desired  
category already contains 999 pictures or  
movies in total, new pictures or movies  
cannot be added.  
Select the Interface setting from the setup  
menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP,  
and try to connect the camera again.  
Camera is off.  
Nikon Transfer 2 does not start  
when camera is connected.  
Battery is exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm system requirements.  
Refer to help information contained in  
ViewNX 2.  
The PictBridge startup screen is  
not displayed when the  
camera is connected to a  
printer.  
Select the Interface setting from the setup  
menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP, and 155  
try to connect the camera again.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
the memory card.  
Remove the memory card to print pictures  
from the internal memory.  
Pictures to be printed are not  
displayed.  
191  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera  
in the following situations, even when printing  
from a PictBridge-compatible printer:  
Cannot select paper size with  
camera.  
The printer does not support the paper sizes 138,  
specified by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper  
size.  
Projector window is dirty.  
The camera is placed too far or too close to  
the screen. Adjust the distance between the  
camera and the screen.  
Projected pictures are not  
sharp.  
The picture is out of focus. Adjust the focus  
with the projector focus dial.  
192  
Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S1100pj Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
14.1 million  
1
/2.3-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 14.48 million  
5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
Focal length  
5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
f/-number  
Construction  
Digital zoom  
f/3.9-5.8  
13 elements in 9 groups  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 560 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Combination of lens-shift and electronic VR (still pictures)  
Lens-shift (movies)  
Contrast-detect AF  
Focus range (from  
lens)  
Approx. 30 cm (1 ft.) to (W); approx. 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to (T)  
Macro mode: Approx. 3 cm (1.2 in.) to zoom indicator  
positioned to the left of K to maximum (wide-angle  
position)  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual  
(focus area can be selected using the touch panel), subject  
tracking  
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD (touch panel) and  
5-level brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Compared to  
actual picture)  
Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 79 MB)  
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card  
File system  
File formats  
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant  
Still pictures: JPEG  
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV  
Movies: MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural)  
Image size (pixels)  
14M (High image quality) [4320 × 3240P]  
14M [4320 × 3240]  
8M [3264 × 2448]  
5M [2592 × 1944]  
3M [2048 × 1536]  
PC [1024 × 768]  
VGA [640 × 480]  
16:9 [3968 × 2232]  
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Specifications  
ISO sensitivity (Standard  
output sensitivity)  
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400  
Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800)  
Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 200, 80 to 400)  
Exposure  
Metering  
256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than  
2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more)  
Exposure control  
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and  
exposure compensation  
1
(–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Range  
(A auto mode)  
[W]: 1 to 16.7 EV  
[T]: 2.1 to 17.9 EV  
(exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity  
adjustment converted to ISO 100 values)  
Shutter  
Speed  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1
/1500-2 s  
4 s (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.9 and f/7.8 [W])  
Aperture  
Range  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Range (approx.)  
Can be selected from 10 and 2 second duration  
[W]: 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 ft. to 11 ft.)  
[T]: 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto  
)
Flash control  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Interface  
Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
I/O terminal  
Projector  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Audio video output/digital I/O (USB)  
Projection system  
LCD panel  
Single lamp/single LCD panel  
One 0.4-in. reflective panel with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3,  
approx. 921k-dot  
Projector lens  
Light source  
21mm f/3.5, manual focus  
One high luminance white LED  
13 to 120 cm (5 to 47-in.)  
Approx. 0.26 to 2.4 m (10 in. to 7 ft. 10 in.)  
Full color (approx. 16.7 million colors)  
Up to 14 lumens  
Image size  
Throw distance  
Number of colors  
1
Brightness  
Contrast ratio  
30 : 1  
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Specifications  
Resolution (output)  
VGA equivalent  
Endurance (battery  
life)  
Approx. 1 h with EN-EL12 battery  
Supported languages  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese,  
Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish  
Power sources  
One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)  
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)  
2
Battery life  
(EN-EL12)  
Still pictures : Approx. 220 shots  
Movies: Approx. 1 h 35 min (HD 720p (1280×720))  
Tripod socket  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 100.8 × 62.7 × 24.1 mm (4.0 × 2.5 × 1.0 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Weight  
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.) (with battery and SD memory card)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
When using the projector: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F)  
Humidity  
Less than 85% (no condensation)  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of  
25 °C (77 °F).  
1 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO 21118.  
2 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life  
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 ( 2) °C (73 ( 4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash  
fired with every other shot, image mode set to R 4320×3240. Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
195  
Specifications  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Weight  
Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover)  
Battery Charger MH-65  
Rated input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.08-0.05 A  
8-12 VA  
Rated capacity  
Rated output  
DC 4.2 V, 0.7 A  
Battery  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes when battery is fully discharged  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Charging time  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 58 × 27.5 × 80 mm (2.3 × 1.1 × 3.1 in.) (excluding  
power cable)  
Length of power cable  
Weight  
Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.)  
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) (excluding power cable)  
B 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.  
196  
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.  
Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif)  
version 2.2 for digital still cameras, a standard that allows information stored  
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are  
output from Exif-compliant printers.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and  
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer  
without connecting the camera to a computer.  
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Symbols  
A
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198  
 
Index  
Q
T
R
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S
V
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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be  
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