Nikon Digital Camera user manual

Contents Digital Camera Digitutor Camera SettingsProduct Documentation HelpPackage Contents Table of Contents Live View AKeep the sun out of the frame For Your SafetyD3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesXIntroduction Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Microphone and Speaker Power SwitchMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderPbutton Information DisplayAttach the strap Charge the batteryInsert the battery First StepsTurn the camera on Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingInsert a memory card available separately Attach a lensChoose a language and set the camera clock Focus the viewfinderDuring Charging Memory Cards Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Setup MenuCheck the number of exposures remaining Battery Level and Card CapacityTurn the camera on Check the battery level SBasic PhotographyReady the camera Select i or j ModeWhen framing photographs Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j ModesShoot Check the indicators in the viewfinderWhen the focus operation is complete, Press the shutter-release button halfwayStandby Timer Shutter-Release ButtonBuilt-in Flash KPortrait Creative Photography Scene ModesMSports Press the K button IPlayback and DeletionViewing Photographs Display picturesCalendar Playback Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredDeleting Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackGuide Mode Shoot View/delete Set up Take picturesChange camera settings Start Shooting Guide Mode MenusMore Settings ShootView/Delete Set UpImage quality Output settings Image size Guide ModeUse Using the GuidePress IE/# Release ModeChoose a release mode ZMore on PhotographyInformation Display Continuous Release ModeMemory Buffer Buffer SizeMount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp willSee Also Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Cover the ViewfinderPlace the cursor in the information display Focus ModeChoose a focus mode FocusPredictive Focus Tracking Continuous-servo AutofocusGetting Good Results with Autofocus Option Description Single-point AF AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Choose an AF-area modeChoose a file type Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Display image quality optionsImage Size Display image size optionsChoose an image size Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M ModesFlash modes available vary with shooting mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Choose a flash modeN, P, a Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashChoose an ISO sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Display ISO sensitivity optionsMode P Programmed Auto TP, S, A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoExposure Indicator Mode M ManualFraming Photographs in the Monitor XLive ViewChoose a focus option Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Display focus optionsDisplay AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area ModeSubject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointLive View Display Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto SelectorAuto flash off listed above Exposure Count Down Display Shooting in Live View ModeUsing Autofocus in Live View 0Icon Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies Start recordingRecording Movies End recordingTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Maximum LengthFast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies with Movie SettingsAdjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values asCount-Down Display Select Movie settingsUsing an External Microphone Choose movie optionsViewing Movies Following operations can be performed2Icon Setup To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0UMenu Guide Menu Guide Select a menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Highlight the icon for the current menuHighlight an option Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Display optionsQViewNX Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD Start the installerExit the installer Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM driveSystem Requirements Start Nikon Transfer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Choose how pictures will be copied to the computerPrinting Pictures View PicturesRetouching Photographs Editing MoviesIX Nikkor Lenses NTechnical NotesCompatible Lenses Identifying CPU and Type G and D LensesFilters Other AccessoriesPower SourcesApproved Memory Cards Lens CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageCaring for the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsCaring for the Battery Page Error Messages Format card? No Bulb in S modeFlash error LockedWith NEF RAW processing Representative Metering errorButton again CoolNikon D3200 Digital Camera SpecificationsShutter Type Release Release modeSelf-timer Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EVDetection range Flash modeAccessory shoe Focus AutofocusSelection Movie Metering Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Automatic sceneTemperature Power source BatteryDimensions/weight WeightMH-24 battery charger EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion batteryAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Trademark Information Battery LifePage SB2C0111