Nikon 3500 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Product Documentation		i
For Your Safety		ii
Notices		iv
Introduction: Before You Begin		1
Overview: About This Manual		2
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500: The Parts of the Camera and Their
Functions		4
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 3500		4
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays		6
Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options		9
Tutorial: Getting Started		15
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera		16
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap		16
Step 2—Insert the Battery and Memory Card		16
Step 3—Choose a Language		19
Step 4—Set the Time and Date		21
Taking Pictures: The Basics		23
Step 1—Ready the Camera		23
Step 2—Choose	Mode	25
Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)		26
Step 4—Frame the Picture		26
Step 5—Focus and Shoot		28
Step 6—Put the Camera Away		30
Review and Deletion: Quick Review		31
Quick Review		32
Full-Screen Review		32
Thumbnail Review		34
Getting Creative: Scene Selection		36

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Playback Menu Product DocumentationQuick-Start Guide For Your Safety Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Before You Begin This chapter is divided into the following sectionsOverview Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideAbout 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 Controlling the Monitor NormalScene mode/transfer Scene Mode Transfer ButtonMulti Selector Index to Menu Options Mode Menu DescriptionMenu Guide Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector is Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjectsSET ing options 2048Shooting Menu The Shooting Menu AutoSingle OffMass Storage Setup Menu30 s Playback Menu All onUse for portraits Scene Menu and ModesMode First Steps Taking PicturesReview and Deletion Getting CreativeInsert the Battery and Memory Card Alternative Power SourcesFirst Steps Attach the Camera StrapFlip it open C Read Battery WarningsFormatting Memory Cards Removing the Battery Clock 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 Taking Pictures Ready the CameraLens Section BasicsBattery Level a DisplayMeaning Camera statusChoose Mode Adjust Camera Settings Optional SettingDefault Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot SmearWhen Lighting Is Poor Green Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp OffFocus and Shoot FocusGetting Good Results with Autofocus During RecordingTake the picture Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Quick Review Returns you to modeReview and Deletion Quick Review Full-Screen ReviewFollowing operations can be performed in quick review PressViews see following Multi selector up or down to highlight opTion, press to right to select Select No to exitDelete highlighted Picture Thumbnail ReviewHighlight pictures Playback Mode Getting Creative Scene SelectionCamera Shake Camera ShakeBe selected Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Flash mode fixed at fill flash Camera focuses on subject at center of frameFine-Tuning Camera Settings Beyond Point-and Shoot42-48 49-58Camera Controls Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-Shoot Flash-Ready Light Mode How it works When to use itFlash Photography The Button 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 ZoomPhotos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons Framing Pictures Optical and Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Digital ZoomKeep or Delete Picture Review Press DescriptionDelete picture WillFine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode Menu54-55 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 Preset White Balance Option DescriptionThis value 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 optionsDuring Formatting Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Setting the Time and Date Date Conserving Battery Power Auto OffSleep Mode Auto Off Before FormattingChoosing a Language Language Choosing a USB Protocol USBMac OS Operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Mode Only Resetting File Numbering toMenu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Default SettingBasic Playback 68-74Playback Menu 75-82Ture displayed in the monitor Basic PlaybackFull-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Image File and Folder Names Press Button for an enlarged viewTures that will be transferred to a computer at a Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅Thumbnail 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 Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other CamerasStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Movie PlaybackInverted Playback Playback Menu Memory Card Format/BrightnessManaging Pictures To view the playback menuDeleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and MoviesDeleting All Photographs and Movies Before DeletionProtected Pictures To delete all pictures on the memory cardCancel the current print order Ordering Prints Print SetSelecting Pictures for Printing Create or modify print orderDate Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displaysMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferTransferring More than 999 Pictures 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 careCleaning Avoid Contact with Liquid CrystalLens MonitorStorage BatteriesOptional Accessories Rechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying caseMemory Cards Approved Memory CardsTroubleshooting ProblemWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken Camera is in movie mode Continuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is lowWhen Menu button Camera is in movie mode By camera shake can be reduced byPicture can not be Played back Nikon View does notError Messages Display Problem SolutionProblem Solution Camera ModeError occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Lect ModeWhen But USB cable disconNected or memory Card removed whileSpecifications CCDDesign Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Flash control InterfaceDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Symbols IndexIndex 100 6MAA3811