Nikon Coolpix S3100 User Manual

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
camera shake.
• E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is
automatically increased.
• 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 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 W (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.
C The Flash Mode Setting
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode (A 36).
• A (auto): U (auto)
• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 55–63)
• F (smart portrait): fixed at U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; W (off) when On is
selected for Blink proof (A 68)
• s (subject tracking): U (auto)
There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 51) for more information.
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”).
If the camera detects “red eye” while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processed
to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note the followings when shooting.
• 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.

Nikon Coolpix S3100 Specifications

Power

battery type	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
battery life	Approx. 220 shots
charging adapter	Charging AC Adapter EH-69P

Camera

image sensor resolution	14 megapixels
optical zoom	5x
focus range from lens	1 ft. 8 in. (50cm) to infinity (∞)

Storage

internal memory	approx. 45 MB
memory card type	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
macro close-up mode	4.0 in. (10cm) to infinity (∞)

Weight and Dimensions

width	3.7 in
height	2.3 in
depth	0.8 in
weight	4.2 oz