Nikon 3500 manual Obtain permission first

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Camera Shake: ✯✯

Camera Shake: ✯

Camera Shake: ✯✯

Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Flash turns off () automatically.

Camera Shake: ✯

Night Landscape

A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AF●) is not displayed.

• Flash turns off () automatically.

Museum

Flash turns off () automatically. Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

•The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 57) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement.

•Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to

obtain permission first.

Fireworks Show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. The camera responds more rapid- ly to the shutter-release button, ensuring that you can cap- ture the start of the burst.

•Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AF●) is not displayed.

•Flash turns off () automatically.

•Follow the firework as it ascends and press the shutter-release button all the way down at the start of the burst.

• Self-timer can not be used ( 45).

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Quick-Start Guide Product DocumentationPlayback 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 GuideOverview Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Getting to Know the Coolpix Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button Mode Selector How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMonitor Normal Controlling the MonitorMulti Selector Scene Mode Transfer ButtonScene mode/transfer Menu Guide Mode Menu DescriptionIndex 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 Off30 s Setup MenuMass Storage All on Playback MenuMode Scene Menu and ModesUse for portraits Taking Pictures First StepsReview and Deletion Getting CreativeAlternative Power Sources Insert the Battery and Memory CardFirst Steps Attach the Camera StrapFormatting Memory Cards Read Battery WarningsFlip 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 Review and Deletion Returns you to modeQuick 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 exitHighlight pictures Thumbnail ReviewDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeBe selected Camera ShakeCamera 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 49-58Beyond Point-and-Shoot Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeCamera Controls Flash Photography The Button Mode How it works When to use itFlash-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 SettingsOption Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size54-55 Image Quality Print Size Image SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Keeping Colors True White Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingMode, 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 OptionsFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessDuring 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 75-82Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Basic 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 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureInverted Playback Movie 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 ProtectTransferring More than 999 Pictures Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferMarking 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