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Nikon COOLPIX-S8100 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Image mode not available.

Another function that restricts the

Image

mode option is enabled.

Available image modes differ according to the

current shooting mode.

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No sound when shutter is
released.

Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter

sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with
some shooting modes and settings, even when

On is selected.

170

AF-assist illuminator does not
light.

Off is selected for the AF assist option in the
setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light
depending on the position of the focus area or
the current scene mode, even when

Auto is

selected.

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Images appear smeared.

Lens is dirty. Clean lens.

182

Colors are unnatural.

White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.

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Randomly spaced bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in image.

Shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is high
as the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by:
Using flash.
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.

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Images are too dark
(underexposed).

The flash mode is set to W (off).
Flash window is blocked.
Subject is beyond flash range.
Adjust exposure compensation.
Increase ISO sensitivity.
Subject is backlit. Select

R (backlighting) or

set the flash mode to X (fill flash).

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Images are too bright
(overexposed).

Adjust exposure compensation.

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Unexpected results when flash
set to V (auto with red-eye
reduction).

When using V (auto with red-eye reduction)
or e (night portrait) to take pictures using the
flash, In-Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to
areas not affected by red-eye. Use any shooting
mode other than e (night portrait), change the
flash mode to any setting other than V (auto
with red-eye reduction), and then try taking a
picture again.

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Problem

Cause/Solution

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