Nikon 3500 manual Before You Begin, This chapter is divided into the following sections, Overview

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Introduction

Before You Begin

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

Overview

Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used.

Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.

Menu Guide

Refer to this section for instructions on using the menus that control some aspects of camera opera- tion. This section also contains an index of menu options.

Overview

2–3

Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500

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Menu Guide

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Playback Menu Product DocumentationQuick-Start Guide Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu Guide Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections OverviewAbout This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesOverview Life-Long Learning Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixGetting to Know the Coolpix Multi selector Non-slip grip Button Monitor How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMode Selector Normal Controlling the MonitorScene mode/transfer Scene Mode Transfer ButtonMulti Selector Index to Menu Options Mode Menu DescriptionMenu Guide 2048 Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects SET ing optionsOff Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto SingleMass Storage Setup Menu30 s All on Playback MenuUse for portraits Scene Menu and ModesMode Getting Creative First StepsTaking Pictures Review and DeletionAttach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources First StepsFlip it open C Read Battery WarningsFormatting Memory Cards Removing the Memory Card Removing the BatteryClock Battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverChoose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Basics Taking PicturesReady the Camera Lens SectionCamera status Battery Level aDisplay MeaningChoose Mode Frame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting DefaultSmear Don’t Block the ShotFocus When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off Focus and ShootButton. For more information, see Keep or Delete Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Take the picturePut the Camera Away Quick Review Returns you to modeReview and Deletion Press Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review Following operations can be performed in quick reviewSelect No to exit Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Tion, press to right to selectDelete highlighted Picture Thumbnail ReviewHighlight pictures Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeCamera Shake Camera ShakeBe selected Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash mode fixed at fill flash49-58 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 42-48Camera Controls Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-Shoot Flash-Ready Light Mode How it works When to use itFlash Photography The Button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons Flash mode can be selected with the buttonDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Digital Zoom Restrictions on the Self-TimerDigital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Optical ZoomWill Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description Delete picture-Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera Settings54-55 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeOption Image Quality Size pixels Image SizePrint Size Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Mode, white balance can be chosen from Choosing a White Balance SettingKeeping Colors True White Balance Position, but no picture will be recorded Preset White BalanceOption Description This valueFlash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Taking Pictures in a Sequence ContinuousRestrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot SelectorMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening SET-UP Menu Camera SetupCamera Setup SET-UP menu contains the following options SET-UP Menu OptionsDuring Formatting Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Before Formatting Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Sleep Mode Auto OffOperating system Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Mac OSWindows 2000 Professional Default Setting Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes75-82 Basic Playback68-74 Playback MenuTure displayed in the monitor Basic PlaybackFull-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅ Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Tures that will be transferred to a computer at aThumbnail Review Playback Tips Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Movie PlaybackInverted Playback To view the playback menu Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness Managing PicturesDeleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures DeleteTo delete all pictures on the memory card Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion Protected PicturesCreate or modify print order Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Selecting Pictures for PrintingDate Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures ProtectMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferTransferring More than 999 Pictures Transferring Pictures to a Computer Selecting Pictures for TransferCamera Care, Options, and Resources TechnicalHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the Camera and BatteryMonitor CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal LensBatteries StorageApproved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Memory CardsFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information TroubleshootingProblem Web ResourcesMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken By camera shake can be reduced by Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low When Menu button Camera is in movie modeNikon View does not Picture can not be Played backDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesLect Mode Problem SolutionCamera Mode Error occurs when You try to transfer Images to computerCard removed while When ButUSB cable discon Nected or memoryCCD SpecificationsFlash control Interface Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCFDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Index SymbolsIndex 100 6MAA3811