Nikon 3500 manual Multi Selector, Scene Mode Transfer Button, Scene mode/transfer

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Introduction—

Getting to

Know the

COOLPIX 3500

C The Multi Selector

The multi selector is used to navigate through cam- era menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 68), and to control the dis-

play of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off.

ON

Self-timer on/off (

 

45)

Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down

OFF

to highlight option. Press right to exit menu.

 

 

Shooting mode se-

 

 

lection ( 42)

 

 

Press down to display

Indicators on/off (

7)

s h o o t i n g - m o d e

menu, press up or

Press to left to hide or

down to highlight op-

display indicators

in

tion. Press right to

monitor.

 

 

exit menu.

 

 

D The

(Scene Mode)/

(Transfer) Button

In

mode, the

/

(scene mode/transfer)

button is used for scene selection (

36). When

pictures are played back in the monitor, it is used to select images for transfer to a computer (

82). When the camera is connected to a com-

puter running Nikon View, pressing this button transfers selected pictures to a computer (not available under Mac OS X version 10.1.2; with Mac OS X ver- sion 10.1.3 or later, the USB option in the camera setup menu [ 64] must be set to PTP). See the Quick Start Guide for details.

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start GuidePlayback Menu For Your Safety Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories OverviewAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Where to Find It-Parts of the Coolpix Getting to Know the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Mode SelectorMonitor Controlling the Monitor NormalScene Mode Transfer Button Multi SelectorScene mode/transfer Mode Menu Description Menu GuideIndex to Menu Options SET ing options Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects 2048Single Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto OffSetup Menu 30 sMass Storage Playback Menu All onScene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Review and Deletion First StepsTaking Pictures Getting CreativeFirst Steps Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources Attach the Camera StrapRead Battery Warnings Formatting Memory CardsFlip it open C Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the BatteryClock Battery Removing the Memory CardChoose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Lens Section Taking PicturesReady the Camera BasicsMeaning Battery Level aDisplay Camera statusChoose Mode Default Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot SmearFocus and Shoot When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off FocusTake the picture Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Returns you to mode Review and DeletionQuick Review Following operations can be performed in quick review Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review PressTion, press to right to select Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Select No to exitThumbnail Review Highlight picturesDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Getting Creative Scene SelectionCamera Shake Be selectedCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Flash mode fixed at fill flash Camera focuses on subject at center of frame42-48 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 49-58Or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode Beyond Point-and-ShootCamera Controls Mode How it works When to use it Flash Photography The ButtonFlash-Ready Light Flash mode can be selected with the button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake IconsDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Restrictions on the Self-Timer Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDelete picture Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description WillFine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode MenuMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Option54-55 Image Quality Image Size Print SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from This value Preset White BalanceOption Description Position, but no picture will be recordedTaking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Flash, Focus Exposure, and White BalanceGetting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Restrictions on BSSMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Camera Setup SET-UP MenuCamera Setup SET-UP Menu Options SET-UP menu contains the following optionsAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Sleep Mode Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Before FormattingMac OS Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Default SettingPlayback Menu Basic Playback68-74 75-82Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail PlaybackTure displayed in the monitor Tures that will be transferred to a computer at a Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅Thumbnail Review Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other CamerasMovie Playback Inverted PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Managing Pictures Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness To view the playback menuDeleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion To delete all pictures on the memory cardSelecting Pictures for Printing Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Create or modify print orderDate Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displaysMarking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Transferring More than 999 PicturesMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Selecting Pictures for Transfer Transferring Pictures to a ComputerTechnical Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesCaring for the Camera and Battery Handle the lens and all moving parts with careLens CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal MonitorStorage BatteriesMemory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Approved Memory CardsWeb Resources TroubleshootingProblem For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken When Menu button Camera is in movie mode Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low By camera shake can be reduced byPicture can not be Played back Nikon View does notError Messages Display Problem SolutionError occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Problem SolutionCamera Mode Lect ModeNected or memory When ButUSB cable discon Card removed whileSpecifications CCDDesign Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Flash control InterfaceDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Symbols IndexIndex 100 6MAA3811