Nikon 3500 manual Shooting Menu The Shooting Menu, Auto, Single, Off

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SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu

MENU OFF SELECT

In (manual) mode, the SHOOTING menu contains four advanced shooting options in addition to the three basic options available in auto and scene modes.

SET

Introduction

IMAGE QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

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IMAGE SIZE

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IMAGE QUALITY

Choose FINE for printing and enlarg- ing, BASIC to reduce file size.

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IMAGE SIZE		2048
Choose small sizes for e-mail
or the web, large sizes for		1600
printing.	52	1280

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

1024

640

—Menu Guide

WHITE BALANCE

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EXP.+/–

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CONTINUOUS

Single

Continuous

Multi-Shot 16

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	WHITE BALANCE		A Auto	Fluorescent
	Match to lighting to ensure		White Bal Preset
				Cloudy
	that colors are reproduced		Fine
				Speedlight
	accurately.	54	Incandescent

EXP. +/–

Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or Choose from settings between –2.0 and

high contrast subjects.

+2.0 EV

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CONTINUOUS							Single
Take pictures in sequence or create							Single
Take pictures in sequence or create							Continuous
collages of sixteen consecutive pho-							Continuous
collages of sixteen consecutive pho-							Multi-Shot 16
tographs.	56						Multi-Shot 16
tographs.	56

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

On

Off

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IMAGE SHARPENING

Auto

High

Norma l

Low

Of f

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	BEST SHOT SELECTOR
	Use when photos could be blurred by			On
	inadvertent camera movement.			Off
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	IMAGE SHARPENING		Auto
	Heighten or reduce the
			High
	sharpness of outlines in your
			Normal
	photographs.	58

Low

Off

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start GuidePlayback Menu Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii This chapter is divided into the following sections Before You BeginOverview 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 Normal Controlling the MonitorScene Mode Transfer Button Multi SelectorScene mode/transfer Mode Menu Description Menu GuideIndex to Menu Options Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isSET ing options 2048Auto Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuSingle OffSetup Menu 30 sMass Storage All on Playback MenuScene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Taking Pictures First StepsReview and Deletion Getting CreativeAlternative Power Sources Insert the Battery and Memory CardFirst Steps Attach the Camera StrapRead Battery Warnings Formatting Memory CardsFlip it open C Clock Battery Removing the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Memory CardChoose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Ready the Camera Taking PicturesLens Section BasicsDisplay Battery Level aMeaning Camera statusChoose Mode Setting Adjust Camera Settings OptionalDefault Frame the PictureSmear Don’t Block the ShotGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off When Lighting Is PoorFocus and Shoot FocusDuring Recording Getting Good Results with AutofocusTake the picture Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Returns you to mode Review and DeletionQuick Review Full-Screen Review Quick ReviewFollowing operations can be performed in quick review PressMulti selector up or down to highlight op Views see followingTion, press to right to select Select No to exitThumbnail Review Highlight picturesDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeCamera Shake Be selectedCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash mode fixed at fill flashBeyond Point-and Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings42-48 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 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-TimerFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsOptical Zoom Digital ZoomPress Description Keep or Delete Picture ReviewDelete picture Will-Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsMaking 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 Option Description Preset White BalanceThis value Position, but no picture will be recordedFlash, 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 OptionsAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Conserving Battery Power Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateSleep Mode Auto Off Before FormattingChoosing a USB Protocol USB Choosing a Language LanguageMac OS Operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Resetting File Numbering to Mode OnlyMenu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Default Setting68-74 Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu 75-82Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail PlaybackTure displayed in the monitor Press Button for an enlarged view Image File and Folder NamesTures that will be transferred to a computer at a 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 Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureMovie Playback Inverted PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Memory Card Format/Brightness Playback MenuManaging Pictures To view the playback menuDeleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures DeleteBefore Deletion Deleting All Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures To delete all pictures on the memory cardOrdering Prints Print Set Cancel the current print orderSelecting Pictures for Printing Create or modify print orderDate Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures ProtectMarking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Transferring More than 999 PicturesMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras 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 BatteryAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal CleaningLens MonitorBatteries StorageRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Optional AccessoriesMemory Cards Approved Memory CardsProblem TroubleshootingWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken Continuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low Camera is in movie modeWhen Menu button Camera is in movie mode By camera shake can be reduced byNikon View does not Picture can not be Played backDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesCamera Mode Problem SolutionError occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Lect ModeUSB cable discon When ButNected or memory Card removed whileCCD SpecificationsFlash control Interface Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCFDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Index SymbolsIndex 100 6MAA3811