Nikon 3200 2200 manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

 

For Your Safety

i

Cautions

iii

Notices

iv

Before You Begin

1

Introduction

1

Parts of the Camera

2

The Monitor

4

The Mode Dial

6

Navigating the Menus

7

The Shutter-Release Button

7

First Steps

8

Inserting Batteries

8

Inserting Memory Cards

10

Checking the Battery Level

12

Basic Setup

14

Basic Photography

16

Step 1 - Select P Mode

16

Step 2 - Frame the Picture

18

Step 3 - Focus and Shoot

20

Step 4 - View the Results (Full-screen Playback Mode)

22

More on Photography

24

When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash

24

Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer

26

Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode

27

Assist and Scene Modes

28

Framing Assist

29

e Scene Mode

34

More on Playback

40

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

40

Cropping Pictures

42

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback (E3200 only)

43

Viewing Pictures on TV

44

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

45

Printing Pictures

48

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

52

Movies

56

W Recording Movies

56

Viewing Movies

60

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Contents Digital Camera Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gasUse appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cardsHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Keep dryDo not drop Keep away from strong mag- netic fieldsFor Home or Office USE This class B digital apparatus meets all Postage stamps or post cards issuedRequirements of the Canadian Interfer Do not copy or reproduce paperBefore Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesTable of contents 100 Shooting Menu103 106Internal Memory and SD Memory Card IntroductionLife-Long Learning Before You BeginParts of the Camera Power switch Power-on lamp Q 12 Q Shutter-release button QAttaching the Camera Strap Lens QParts of the Camera BeforeYou Begin Monitor Internal memory/memory card IndicatorBefore You BeginControlling the Monitor MonitorCurrent frame number/total number Frames/length of movie Monitor shows Monitor off Through lens only Framing gridSetup Q Mode DialBefore You Begin Movie Q Auto QShutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Move cursor upClose the battery-chamber cover Open the battery-chamber coverImportant Battery Type Inserting BatteriesAlternative Power Sources Read Battery WarningsInserting Batteries Replacing Batteries Damaged BatteriesConfirm that the camera is off Inserting Memory CardsOpen the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card Close the memory card slot coverInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Memory CardsCheck the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelTurn the camera on X ButtonPower-on Lamp Checking the Battery Level Turning the Camera OffAuto Power Off Standby Mode Sleep ModeClock Battery Basic SetupLanguage DateSetting the Clock from Nikon View Windows XP/Mac OS X Only Basic SetupHome Time Zone SetRotate the mode dial to P Turn the camera on Select P ModeBasic Photography Select P Mode Number of Exposures RemainingReady the camera Frame the PictureFrame your subject Dont Block the ShotWhen Lighting Is Poor Frame the Picture Digital ZoomMonitor or Viewfinder? Focus Focus and ShootTake the picture Monitor turns off while flash is chargingFocusing on Off-Center Subjects Focus Lock Focus and Shoot During RecordingGetting Good Results with Autofocus View pictures in the monitor Press the x buttonErase 1 image ? Deleting Unwanted PicturesPlayback Tip Image File and Folder NamesPicture type Identifier Extension To select the flash mode When Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashExit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Following flash modes are available2 Camera Shake Icon Flash Mode SelectionFlash Range Close-UpsDisplay self-timer menu Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-TimerExit menu. Self-timer icon is displayed Monitor Stopping the Self-TimerDisplay macro close-up menu Macro Close-up ModeAssist Modes Assist and Scene ModesScene Modes Assist and Scene ModesImage Mode Using the GuidesFraming Assist PortraitFraming Assist Portrait AssistLandscape NLandscape AssistArchitecture Group rightSports Assist Sports AssistSports Sport compositeMNight Portrait Assist Flash Mode Selection in m ModeScene Mode Party/IndoorBeach/Snow Following scenes are available Scene ModeOFF* & OFF Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesSelected $ Y OFF* & OFFHFireworks show Menu Exit Set To use panorama assist, follow the steps belowBottom to top Joining Panorama PicturesUsing a Tripod Enters standby modeRies have been taken Panorama AssistViewing Pictures on the Camera Cancel zoom and return to full-screen playback Cancel zoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Zoom outZoom picture in and out Cropping PicturesSave this image as displayed? Photo TrimVoice Memos Recording and Playback E3200 only Voice MemosPress Description Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing a Video ModeTurn the camera off Connectcamera the AV/video cable toViewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraCamera a ButtonViewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the USB CableUC-E6 USB cable Windows 2000 ProfessionalDrag the Noname camera volume into Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume into the Trash Mac OSPrinting pictures Printing PicturesPrint SET Playback Menu 1/3Highlight Print selected Printing Pictures Print SelectionCheck will appear in box next to item Date InfoDate Printing Pictures Print SetPrinting Via Direct USB Connection USBPrint Display selection dialog IconExit Highlight Dpof printing PictBridge PrintDpof Printing Printer ready? 007 printsError Messages Use a Reliable Power SourceBefore Printing Dpof PrintingRotate the mode dial to W Turn the camera on Recording MoviesStart recording Flash Mode Selection in W Mode Recording MoviesMovies Display Movie Options menu TV movie Small size Smaller sizeŔŗ TV movie Small size Ōő Smaller size Make selection.†AUTO-FOCUS Mode Highlight Auto-focus modeMovie Display optionsPlayback Volume E3200 only Viewing MoviesDeleting Movies Image mode White balance Exp. + Using the Shooting MenuDisplay shooting menu Shooting MenuImage mode Using the Shooting MenuHighlight menu item EXP. +Image Mode Image Mode 1/2High Normal Image Size Image Mode and Number of Exposures RemainingPrint Size Memory Memory cardWhite Balance White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condiOption Description Auto Tions. Best choice in most situationsWhite BAL Preset Preset White BalanceCancel Measure White Balance+0.3 Exp. +Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Exposure CompensationContinuous Restrictions on Camera SettingsContinuous Single Continuous Multi-shotBSS Best Shot SelectorBest Shot Selector OFFColor Options Color Options IndicatorColor Options Standard color Vivid colorPlayback menu contains the following options Using the Playback MenuTo display the playback menu Display playback menuSlide Show Slide ShowLoop Auto OffDeleting Selected Pictures DeleteDelete Highlight Erase selected imagesDelete Deleting All PicturesHighlight Erase all images Before DeletionProtect ProtectComplete operation and return to play Back menu MenuAuto Transfer Auto TransferTransferring More than 999 Pictures Hidden PicturesAuto Transfer Marking Selected Pictures for TransferAll on All off Complete operationSmall Picture Copies can not be viewed or cropped using playback zoomSmall PIC Highlight optionCopying Selected Pictures CopyHighlight memory → memory Card or memory card → mem Highlight Selected imagesCopy Copying All PicturesSelected images will be copied. OK? Highlight memory → memory Card or memory card →Copy File NumberPrint Set Setup menu contains the following options Using the Setup MenuWelcome screen Date Monitor settings SET-UP 1/5Welcome Screen Disable welcome Nikon AnimationSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies Select an ImageDate Setup Menu Option Description DateCamera Clock Time zoneAs described on the previous Time ZonesGMT + Location Monitor Settings Monitor SETTINGS1/2Show info Hide info Framing grid Date Imprint 1/2 Date ImprintOff Date Date and time Date ImprintDate counter Date counterBrightness BrightnessSound Settings Sound Settings 1/2Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Blur Warning Blur WarningBlur Check Auto off Sleep mode Auto OffAuto OFF Memory Card Format Format memory/cardAll images will be deleted All images will beReset All Video ModeLanguage Français French, Italiano Italian, NederlandsFollowing settings are affected Reset AllResetting File Numbering to Setting DefaultBattery Type Battery TypeBackup Battery Firmware VersionOptional Accessories Approved Memory CardsSan Disk Caring for Your Camera Batteries Caring for Your CameraDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesClean Check that Connectors arePictures at current settings Shooting modeDisplay Troubleshooting Problem Possible causeElectronically-Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting Mode and choosing B Party/Indoor, C BeachNight landscape E3200 Dawn selected in scene menu Sports assist Movie, or to e sceneOr other make of camera Picture is a movieCCD SpecificationsSpecifications Design Rule for Camera File System DCFExif Version Index SymbolsIndex Size, see Image mode Slide show Small pic, 71Night landscape, 28, 36, 104 Nikon View, 45 See also Date imprint, Digital Print Order For- mat6MAA9511-A