54 vii Table of Contents Table of Contents The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................... 56 Using the Shooting Menu ................................................................................ 56 Image Quality/Size............................................................................................ 58 White Balance ( Only) ............................................................................... 60 Exp. +/– ........................................................................................................... 62 Date Imprint .................................................................................................... 63 Continuous ( Only) ................................................................................... 64 Best Shot Selector ( Only).......................................................................... 65 Image Sharpening ( Only) ......................................................................... 66 CF Card Format................................................................................................ 67 The Playback Menu........................................................................................... 68 Using the Playback Menu ................................................................................. 68 Slide Show ....................................................................................................... 69 Delete .............................................................................................................. 72 Protect ............................................................................................................. 74 Auto Transfer ................................................................................................... 75 The Setup Menu................................................................................................ 77 Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................... 77 Welcome Screen .............................................................................................. 78 Brightness ........................................................................................................ 79 Volume ............................................................................................................ 79 Auto Off .......................................................................................................... 79 Video Mode ..................................................................................................... 80 Reset All .......................................................................................................... 80 Technical Notes.................................................................................................. 81 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 81 Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... 82 Error Messages................................................................................................. 84 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 87 Specifi cations ................................................................................................... 90 Index ................................................................................................................. 92 viii Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 3100 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Before You Begin This icon marks cautions, informa- tion you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may fi nd helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon indicates that more infor- mation is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: • For users in Europe: • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and photog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from t...