Onkyo COOLPIX 5100 User Manual

(En)The Guide to Digital Photography with theDIGITAL CAMERAPrinted in JapanFuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, TR4I05300101(11)Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100

viiiThe Shooting Menu ...61Using the Shooting Menu...

90The Setup MenuSound SettingsSound settingsThe options in this menu control the sound settingslisted below.Shutter soundRegardless of setting chosen,

91The Setup MenuBlur WarningBlur warningThis option is used to display or hide the camerashake warning after you have taken a picture.Selecting On dis

92The Setup MenuAuto OffAuto offTo save battery power, the camera will enter standbymode if no operations are performed for a presetlength of time.Opt

93The Setup MenuFormat memory/cardFormat memoryFormat cardThis option is used when you need to format the cam-era's internal memory or a memory c

94The Setup MenuLanguageLanguageChoose the language for camera menus and messagesfrom Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish),Français (French)

95Reset AllThe Setup MenuThe following settings are affected:Choosing Reset also clears the current file number (Q 23) from memory. Num-bering will co

96The Setup MenuBattery TypeBattery typeThis option is used to choose the type of batteries in-serted in the camera.Backup BatteryIf the backup batter

97Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for yourNikon digital ca

98Technical NotesCaring for Your CameraCleaningLensOne key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Remove dust orlint with a blower

99Caring for Your CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off be-fore putting the camera a

1Before You BeginBefore You BeginIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5100 (E5100) digital camera.This manual has been written to

100Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear inthe monitor and how to deal with them.Di

101Error MessagesTechnical NotesTHIS CARD CANNOT BE USED4Error accessing memory card.Use approved card.Check that connectors areclean.97-WARNING ! !TH

102Error MessagesTechnical NotesWARNING! MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITIONMode dial is positionedbetween two modes.Adjust mode dial to selectdes

103Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problemsbelow before consulting your retailer

104TroubleshootingTechnical NotesNo picture is taken when shutter-release button is pressed• Camera is in playback mode.• Batteries are exhausted.•Red

105TroubleshootingTechnical NotesFlash does not fire• Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automaticallywhen; The mode dial is set to N (landscape

106Technical NotesSpecificationsType E5100 digital cameraEffective pixels 5.1 millionCCD 1/2.5” high-density CCD; total pixels: 5.1 millionImage size

107SpecificationsTechnical NotesBuilt-inSpeedlightRange (approx.)W:0.4 - 3.4 m/1´3” - 11´2”T: 0.4 - 2.0 m/1´3” - 6´6”Flash control Sensor flash system

108IndexIndexSymbolsP (auto) mode, 6, 16-21u (delete) button, 3, 22, 23, 75! lamp, see Lamp, red (!)N (landscape assist) mode, 28, 31W (movie) mode, 6

109IndexIndexviewing, 60Movie menu, the, 57Multi selector, 3, 7Museum, 28, 36, 104NNight landscape, 28, 36, 104NTSC, see Video modeNumber of exposures

2Before You BeginParts of the CameraShutter-release button (Q 7)Power switch(Q 12)Viewfinder (Q 18)Built-in Speedlight (Q 24)Self-timer lamp (Q 26)/Re

(En)The Guide to Digital Photography with theDIGITAL CAMERAPrinted in JapanFuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, TR4I05300101(11)Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100

3Parts of the CameraBefore You BeginZoom (l/O ) buttons (Q 18)Red (!) lamp (Q 20)Monitor(Q 5, 18)Battery-chambercover (Q 8)Mode dial (Q 6)USB connecto

4Before You BeginThe MonitorShooting1 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 12Date counter/stored date number . . . . . . . . . .882 AE-L1. .

5The MonitorBefore You BeginPlayback Controlling the MonitorTo hide or display indicators in the monitor, select the Monitor settings option in the SE

6Before You BeginThe Mode DialUsing the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode.Choose a shooting mode according to shootin

7Before You BeginNavigating the MenusThe multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.Your camera has a two stage shutter-release butto

8First StepsFirst StepsInserting BatteriesYour camera uses:• Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (×2), or• LR6 (AA) alkali

9Inserting BatteriesFirst StepsReplacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before removing or in-serting

Trademark InformationApple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,

10First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures can be stored in the camera's internal memory (about 14.5MB) or on Se-cure Digital (SD) memory card.

11Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsFormatting Memory CardsMemory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards,

12First StepsChecking the Battery LevelTurn the camera on• Press the power switch. The power-on lampwill light. Rotate the mode dial to a settingother

13Checking the Battery LevelFirst StepsTurning the Camera OffTo turn the camera off, press the power switch when the power-on lamp is lit. Do not remo

14First StepsBasic SetupThe first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed inthe monitor. Follow the steps below to

15Basic SetupFirst StepsSetting the Clock from PictureProject (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only)If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP (Q 4

16Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyStep 1 - Select P ModeThis section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in P (auto) mode.In this au

17Step 1 - Select P ModeBasic Photography Number of Exposures RemainingIf the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message "OUT OF MEMORY&q

18Basic PhotographyStep 2 - Frame the PictureReady the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Photo-graphs can be framed in the monitor or the

19Step 2 - Frame the PictureBasic PhotographyDigital ZoomIn digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging

iNotices/For Your SafetyFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, readthe following safety precaution

20Basic PhotographyStep 3 - Focus and ShootFocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo-cus and exposure. In P mode, the camera willautomat

21Step 3 - Focus and ShootBasic PhotographyDuring RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the green (AF) lamp blinks,

22Basic PhotographyStep 4 - View the Results (Full-screen Playback Mode)Press the x buttonView pictures in the monitorTo view additional pictures, pre

23Step 4 - View the Results (Full-screen Playback Mode)Basic PhotographyDeleting Your Last ShotAt any time during shooting, you can press the u button

24More on PhotographyMore on PhotographyWhen Lighting Is Poor: Using the FlashThe following flash modes are available:To select the flash mode:Display

25When Lighting Is Poor: Using the FlashMore on PhotographySensitivity ( ISO Equivalency)"Sensitivity" is a measure of how quickly the camer

26More on PhotographyTaking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-TimerWhen the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten seconds after the shutter-releasebu

27More on PhotographyEasy Close-ups: Macro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at veryshort distances

28More on PhotographyAssist and Scene ModesYour Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four "assist" and eleven "scene"modes. In

29More on PhotographyFraming AssistThe four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow youto compose pictures with the help o

iiNotices/For Your Safety• Do not expose batteries to flameor to excessive heat.•Do not immerse in or expose to water.•Do not transport or store with

30Framing AssistMore on Photographyi Portrait Assisti (portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits in whichthe main subject stands out clearly whi

31Framing AssistMore on PhotographyNLandscape AssistN (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid landscapeshots that enhance outlines, colors, and

32Framing AssistMore on Photographyj Sports Assistj (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots thatcapture moving objects. The assist menu

33Framing AssistMore on Photographym Night Portrait Assistm (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portraitshots at night, when it provides a

34More on Photographye Scene Modee (scene) mode offers a menu of eleven "scenes," eachcorresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit

35e Scene ModeMore on PhotographyThe following scenes are available:* Other modes can be selected.BParty/IndoorUse for shots that include details of t

36e Scene ModeMore on Photography* Other modes can be selected.FNight landscapeA slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night land-scapes. Foc

37e Scene ModeMore on Photography* Other modes can be selected.HFireworks showSlow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst oflight from

38e Scene ModeMore on Photography* Other modes can be selected.To use panorama assist, follow the steps below.Highlight K (Panorama assist), and press

39e Scene ModeMore on PhotographyCompose the next shot to overlap with the previous picture.Make selection. To change selected pandirection, press a (

iiiNotices/For Your SafetyCautionsTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when storing or using the devi

40More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing the l (W) button in full-screen

41Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomUse the O (T) button to zoom in on still images dis-played in full-

42More on PlaybackCropping PicturesThis option lets you crop part of a picture and save it as a separate file.Zoom picture in and out. Scroll picture.

43More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUsing the camera’s microphone, you can record avoice memo by pressing the shutter-release buttonw

44More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on TVUsing the EG-CP14 audio/video (AV) cable included with your camera, you canconnect the camera to a television

45More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on a ComputerUsing the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software provided with your camera,you can view your phot

46Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMore on PlaybackConnecting the USB CableTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the ca

47Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMore on PlaybackDisconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected for the USB option, you can turn the camera off and disconn

48More on PlaybackPrinting PicturesPictures stored in the memory or on the memory card can be printed in the sameway as pictures taken with a film cam

49Printing PicturesMore on PlaybackHighlight Print set. Display options.Highlight Print selected. Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail image

ivNotices/For Your SafetyNotices•No part of the manuals included withthis product may be reproduced, trans-mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrievals

50Printing PicturesMore on PlaybackUse the multi selector to specify numberof prints (up to 9). To deselect picture,press the multi selector down unti

51Printing PicturesMore on PlaybackPrint SetIf you display the PRINT SET menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options will bereset.&qu

52More on PlaybackPrinting Via Direct USB ConnectionYour camera allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera using Pict-Bridge. If the UC-E6

53Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionMore on PlaybackHighlight Print selection. * Display selection dialog.* To print one copy of all pictures onmemory

54Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionMore on PlaybackDisplay confirmation dialog. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight option, press a (the

55Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionMore on PlaybackDisplay confirmation dialog. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight option, press a (the

56MoviesMoviesW Recording MoviesMovies can be recorded with sound recorded via the camera's built-in micro-phone.Rotate the mode dial to WTurn th

57W Recording MoviesMoviesThe type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options: *1Total recording time shown is approximate.Time may

58W Recording MoviesMoviesHighlight Movie options. Display options.Highlight mode.**To exit without changing mode, press MENU button.Make selection.††

59W Recording MoviesMoviesThe movie menu also includes the following focus options:To choose a focus option from the MOVIE menu:Highlight Auto-focus m

vNotices/For Your SafetyNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets allrequirements of the Canadian Interfer-ence Causin

60MoviesViewing MoviesIn full-screen playback mode (Q 22), movies can beplayed with sound. Movies are indicated by a W iconand can be viewed by pressi

61The Shooting MenuThe Shooting MenuUsing the Shooting MenuIn P (auto) mode, the following settings can be adjusted from the SHOOTINGmenu:In P (auto)

62Using the Shooting MenuThe Shooting MenuHighlight menu item.Highlight option (to return to previous step, press the multi selector to left).Display

63The Shooting MenuImage ModeImage modePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded asimage files. The size of the files, and with it the num-ber

64Image ModeThe Shooting MenuThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can bestored in the memory or on 128- and 256-megabyte

65The Shooting MenuWhite BalanceWhite balanceThe color of the light reflected from an object varieswith the color of the light source. The human brain

66White BalanceThe Shooting MenuPreset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting undermixed lighting or to compensate for light sources

67The Shooting MenuExp. +/-Exp. +/-The Exp. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is usedto alter exposure from the value suggested by thecamera, making pi

68The Shooting MenuContinuousContinuousUse the options in this menu to capture a fleeting ex-pression on a portrait subject, photograph a subjectthat

69The Shooting MenuBest Shot SelectorBSSWhen the "Best Shot Selector" (BSS) is on, the cam-era takes pictures as long as the shutter-release

viNotices/For Your SafetyBefore Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or beforetaking the camera

70The Shooting MenuColor OptionsColor optionsUse the options in this menu to add special effects toyour pictures. There are five special effects to ch

71The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuUsing the Playback MenuThe PLAYBACK MENU contains the following options:To display the PLAYBCK MENU:Display the PL

72The Playback MenuSlide ShowSlide showThis option is used to play pictures back in an automated "slide show" withabout three seconds betwee

73The Playback MenuDeleteDeleteThe delete menu contains the following options: If no memory card is inserted in the camera, picturesin the internal me

74DeleteThe Playback MenuConfirmation dialog displayed. Select Yes to delete pictures, No to exit without de-leting pictures.Deleting All PicturesTo d

75The Playback MenuProtectProtectThis option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected filescan not be deleted by pressing the u

76The Playback MenuAuto TransferAuto transferThis option is used to mark pictures for transfer to acomputer and to turn automatic transfer marking ona

77Auto TransferThe Playback MenuMarking Selected Pictures for TransferHighlight Select image(s).Highlight picture.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select addi-

78The Playback MenuSmall PictureSmall pic.To create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the imagein full-screen playback or

79The Playback MenuCopyCopyThis option is used to transfer pictures from the cam-era's internal memory to the memory card, or viceversa.} indicat

viiTable of contentsFor Your Safety ... iCautions ...

80CopyThe Playback MenuSelect highlighted picture.Selected pictures marked by A icon.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to select additional pictures. To deselect p

81CopyThe Playback MenuCopy• If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy,the message "IMAGE CANNOT BE SA

82The Setup MenuThe Setup MenuUsing the Setup MenuThe SET-UP menu contains the following options:To clear the SET-UP menu from the monitor, rotate the

83The Setup MenuWelcome ScreenWelcome screenThis option is used to choose the welcome screen dis-played when the camera is turned on.Small Pictures an

84The Setup MenuDateDateThis option is used to set the camera clock.This option is available after you have set the cameraclock when using your camera

85DateThe Setup Menu (Travel Destination Time Zone)To set the clock to the travel destination time zone, high-light and press the center of the mult

86The Setup MenuMonitor SettingsMonitor settingsSelect this option to hide or display the monitor indi-cators.Option DescriptionShow info Display curr

87The Setup MenuDate ImprintDate imprintThe Date imprint option is used to imprint the dateor the date and time of recording on pictures as theyare re

88Date ImprintThe Setup MenuDate counterThis option is used to store the date and imprint thenumber of days from that date until the date of re-cordin

89The Setup MenuBrightnessBrightnessPress the multi selector up or down to increase or de-crease the brightness of the monitor by moving theindicator