Nikon Coolpix S3100 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1 Press the multi selector o (exposure
compensation).
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a
compensation value.
To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure
compensation.
To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure
compensation.
3 Press the k button.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection
will be canceled.
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed
with the H indicator in the monitor.
4 Press the shutter-release button to take a
picture.
To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, change
the value to 0.0 and press the k button.
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.
Exposure compensation
Exposure
compensation guide
Exposure compensation
value
9
9
+0.3
+0.3

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