No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole 
or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles 
or reviews), may be made without written authoriza-
tion from NIKON CORPORATION.
The 
 Guide to Digital Photography 
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8331, Japan
Printed in Japan
TR4I05300101(11)
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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 your
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
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in  the
immediately 
Turn  off 
event of malfunction
Should  you  notice  smoke  or  an
unusual  smell  coming  from  the
equipment or from the AC adapter
(available separately), unplug the AC
adapter  and  remove  the  batteries
immediately,  taking  care  to  avoid
burns.  Continued  operation  could
result  in  injury.  After  removing  the
batteries,  take  the  equipment  to  a
Nikon-authorized  service  center  for
inspection.
Do  not  use  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.
Observe caution when using the
camera strap
Never  place  the  strap  around  the
neck of an infant or child.
the  product's 
Do not disassemble
Touching 
internal
parts  could  result  in  injury.  In  the
event  of  malfunction,  the  product
should  be  repaired  only  by  a  quali-
fied technician.  Should  the  product
break open as the result of a fall or
other accident, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized  service  center  for
inspection after unplugging the AC
adapter and removing the batteries.
Observe  proper  precautions
when handling batteries
Batteries  may  leak  or  explode  if
improperly handled. Observe the fol-
lowing  precautions  when  handling
batteries for use in this product:
• Before replacing the batteries, turn the
camera off and make sure the power-
on lamp has gone out. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use  a  pair  of  rechargeable  Nikon
EN-MH1  NiMH  batteries,  one  CR-
V3  lithium  battery,  two  ZR6  (AA)
nickel  manganese  batteries,  LR6
(AA) alkaline batteries, or two FR6/
L91 (AA) lithium batteries. Do not
use other types of battery. Do not
mix batteries of different types.
• When  inserting  batteries,  do  not
attempt  to  insert  them  upside
down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
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CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and  manuals  are  distributed  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.
Observe  caution  when  operat-
ing the flash
Using  the  flash  close  to  your  sub-
ject's  eyes  could  cause  temporary
visual  impairment.  Particular  care
should be observed if  photograph-
ing  infants,  when  the  flash  should
be  no  less  than  one  meter  (39″)
from the subject.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should  the  monitor  break,  care
should be taken to avoid injury due
to broken glass and to prevent liq-
uid crystal from the monitor touch-
ing the skin or entering the eyes or
mouth.
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• Do not expose batteries to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
batteries when no charge remains.
• When  the  battery  is  not  in  use,  at
tach the terminal cover and store in
a cool place.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product  is  used  on  battery  power
for an extended period, the batter-
ies may become hot. Before remov-
ing  the  batteries,  turn  the  camera
off and allow the batteries to cool.
immediately
should you notice any changes in
the  batteries,  such  as  discolora-
tion or deformation.
• Discontinue 
use 
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  compli-
ance with product regulations.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to pre-
vent infants from putting the batteries
or other small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
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Cautions
To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when storing or using the device:
Keep dry
The  device  will  be  damaged  if
immersed  in  water  or  subjected  to
high levels of moisture.
Handle  the  lens  and  all  moving
parts with care
Do  not  apply  force  to  the  lens  or
lens cover, or to the connector, card
slot,  or  battery  chamber  covers.
These  parts  are  especially  suscepti-
ble to damage.
Turn  the  product  off  before
removing  or  disconnecting  the
power source
Do  not  unplug  the  product  or
remove  the  batteries  while  the
product  is  on,  or  while  images  are
being  recorded or deleted. Forcibly
cutting  power  in  these  circum-
stances  could result  in  loss of  data
or in damage to product memory or
internal circuitry. To prevent an acci-
dental interruption of power, avoid
carrying  the  product  from  one
place  to  another  while  the  AC
adapter 
is
connected.
(available  separately) 
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if sub-
jected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep  away  from  strong  mag-
netic fields
Do  not  use  or  store  this  device  in
the vicinity of equipment that gen-
erates strong electromagnetic radia-
tion or magnetic fields. Strong static
charges or the magnetic fields pro-
duced  by  equipment  such  as  radio
transmitters could interfere with the
monitor, damage data stored on the
memory  card,  or  affect  the  prod-
uct's internal circuitry.
Avoid  sudden  changes  in  tem-
perature
Sudden  changes  in  temperature,
such as occur when entering or leav-
ing a heated building on a cold day,
can  cause  condensation  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.
Do not point the lens at strong
light sources  for extended peri-
ods
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 in the CCD
image  sensor,  producing  a  white
blur effect in photographs.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included  with
this product may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, 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  has  been  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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E5100
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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 de-
vice,  pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the  FCC  rules.
These  limits  are  designed  to  provide  reason-
able protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates,  uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful  interference  to  radio  communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence  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 equip-
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that
any changes or modifications made to this de-
vice that are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation  may  void  the  user's  authority  to
operate the equipment.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for help.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
ment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit  different  from  that  to  which  the  re-
ceiver is connected.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Ni-
kon 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, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence Causing Equipment Regulations.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B re-
specte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-
duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Cautions  on  certain  copies  and
• Items  prohibited  by  law  from
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being copied or reproduced
Do  not  copy  or  reproduce  paper
money,  coins,  securities,  govern-
ment  bonds,  or  local  government
bonds, even if such copies or repro-
ductions 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 has been 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  stipu-
lated by law is prohibited.
reproductions 
The  government  has  issued  cautions
on copies or reproductions of securi-
ties 
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 pass-
ports 
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 
by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose  of  making  illegal  copies  or
to infringe copyright laws.
governed 
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Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before
taking the camera with you 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.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Your Nikon COOLPIX camera is designed to the highest standards and includes
complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including
battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for
use with your 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 YOUR CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
The AF-Assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the AF-
assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC
standard:
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001
Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a stan-
dard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among
different makes of camera.
Exif Version 2.2
Your camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cam-
eras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be
used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant
printers.
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