Nikon Digital Camera user manual Product Documentation, Camera Settings, Help, Digitutor

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Product Documentation

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The documentation for this product consists of a User’s Manual (this booklet) and a Reference Manual (pdf). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

For information on basic camera operations, see the User’s Manual (this booklet).

For complete product information, see the Reference Manual (available on the supplied reference CD).

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader

5.0or later, available for free download from the Adobe website. 1 Start the computer and insert the reference CD.

2 Double-click the CD (Nikon D3200) icon in Computer or My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh).

3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selection screen and click a language to display the Reference Manual.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 52 for details.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

AFor Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 iv-vii).

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Contents Digital Camera Help Camera SettingsProduct Documentation DigitutorPackage Contents Table of Contents Live View For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frameD3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Life-Long LearningCamera Body XIntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Power Switch Microphone and SpeakerMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderInformation Display PbuttonFirst Steps Charge the batteryInsert the battery Attach the strapAttach a lens Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingInsert a memory card available separately Turn the camera onDuring Charging Choose a language and set the camera clockFocus the viewfinder Formatting Memory Cards Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Memory CardsSetup Menu Write Protect SwitchAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Removing Memory CardsSBasic Photography Battery Level and Card CapacityTurn the camera on Check the battery level Check the number of exposures remainingPoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Select i or j ModeWhen framing photographs Ready the cameraPress the shutter-release button halfway Check the indicators in the viewfinderWhen the focus operation is complete, ShootBuilt-in Flash Standby TimerShutter-Release Button Creative Photography Scene Modes KPortraitMSports Display pictures IPlayback and DeletionViewing Photographs Press the K buttonThumbnail Playback Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredDeleting Pictures Calendar PlaybackChange camera settings Guide ModeShoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Shoot Guide Mode MenusMore Settings Start ShootingGuide Mode Set UpImage quality Output settings Image size View/DeleteUsing the Guide UseZMore on Photography Release ModeChoose a release mode Press IE/#Buffer Size Continuous Release ModeMemory Buffer Information DisplayRest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Mount the camera on a tripodCover the Viewfinder Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash See AlsoFocus Focus ModeChoose a focus mode Place the cursor in the information displayGetting Good Results with Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingContinuous-servo Autofocus Choose an AF-area mode AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Option Description Single-point AFDisplay image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file typeChoose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesChoose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting modeShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes N, P, aDisplay ISO sensitivity options Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Choose an ISO sensitivityShutter Speed and Aperture Mode P Programmed AutoTP, S, A, and M Modes Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoMode M Manual Exposure IndicatorXLive View Framing Photographs in the MonitorDisplay focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Subject TrackingLive View Display Auto flash off listed above Exposure Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayUsing Autofocus in Live View Start recording Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies 0IconMaximum Length End recordingTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Recording MoviesCamera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Movie SettingsAdjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies withChoose movie options Select Movie settingsUsing an External Microphone Count-Down Display2Icon Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed UMenu Guide SetupTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Menu Guide Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Select a menuDisplay options Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Highlight an optionStart the installer Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD QViewNXSystem Requirements Exit the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Start Nikon TransferEditing Movies View PicturesRetouching Photographs Printing PicturesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses NTechnical NotesCompatible Lenses IX Nikkor LensesSources Other AccessoriesPower FiltersApproved Memory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the CameraCaring for the Battery Page Error Messages Locked No Bulb in S modeFlash error Format card?Cool Representative Metering errorButton again With NEF RAW processingSpecifications Nikon D3200 Digital CameraMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Release Release modeSelf-timer Shutter TypeFocus Autofocus Flash modeAccessory shoe Detection rangeAutomatic scene Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Selection Movie MeteringWeight Power source BatteryDimensions/weight TemperatureAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens MH-24 battery chargerEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Battery Life Trademark InformationPage SB2C0111