Digital Camera

The Guide to Digital Photography

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Digital Camera Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Use appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cards Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Keep dryDo not drop Keep away from strong mag- netic fields For Home or Office USE This class B digital apparatus meets all Postage stamps or post cards issuedRequirements of the Canadian Interfer Do not copy or reproduce paper Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Table of contents 100 Shooting Menu103 106 Internal Memory and SD Memory Card IntroductionLife-Long Learning Before You Begin Parts of the Camera Power switch Power-on lamp Q 12 Q Shutter-release button QAttaching the Camera Strap Lens Q Before Parts of the CameraYou Begin Monitor Internal memory/memory card IndicatorBefore You Begin Controlling the Monitor MonitorCurrent frame number/total number Frames/length of movie Monitor shows Monitor off Through lens only Framing grid Setup Q Mode DialBefore You Begin Movie Q Auto Q Shutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Move cursor up Close the battery-chamber cover Open the battery-chamber coverImportant Battery Type Inserting Batteries Alternative Power Sources Read Battery WarningsInserting Batteries Replacing Batteries Damaged Batteries Confirm that the camera is off Inserting Memory CardsOpen the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card Close the memory card slot cover Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Memory Cards Check the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelTurn the camera on X Button Power-on Lamp Checking the Battery Level Turning the Camera OffAuto Power Off Standby Mode Sleep Mode Clock Battery Basic SetupLanguage Date Setting the Clock from Nikon View Windows XP/Mac OS X Only Basic SetupHome Time Zone Set Rotate the mode dial to P Turn the camera on Select P Mode Basic Photography Select P Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Ready the camera Frame the PictureFrame your subject Dont Block the Shot Frame the Picture Digital Zoom When Lighting Is PoorMonitor or Viewfinder? Focus Focus and ShootTake the picture Monitor turns off while flash is charging Focus and Shoot During Recording Focusing on Off-Center Subjects Focus LockGetting Good Results with Autofocus View pictures in the monitor Press the x buttonErase 1 image ? Deleting Unwanted Pictures Image File and Folder Names Playback TipPicture type Identifier Extension To select the flash mode When Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashExit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Following flash modes are available 2 Camera Shake Icon Flash Mode SelectionFlash Range Close-Ups Display self-timer menu Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-TimerExit menu. Self-timer icon is displayed Monitor Stopping the Self-Timer Display macro close-up menu Macro Close-up Mode Assist Modes Assist and Scene ModesScene Modes Assist and Scene Modes Image Mode Using the GuidesFraming Assist Portrait Framing Assist Portrait Assist Landscape NLandscape AssistArchitecture Group right Sports Assist Sports AssistSports Sport composite MNight Portrait Assist Flash Mode Selection in m Mode Party/Indoor Scene ModeBeach/Snow Following scenes are available Scene ModeOFF* & OFF Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Selected $ Y OFF* & OFF HFireworks show Menu Exit Set To use panorama assist, follow the steps belowBottom to top Joining Panorama Pictures Using a Tripod Enters standby modeRies have been taken Panorama Assist Viewing Pictures on the Camera Cancel zoom and return to full-screen playback Cancel zoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Zoom out Zoom picture in and out Cropping PicturesSave this image as displayed? Photo Trim Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and Playback E3200 onlyPress Description Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing a Video ModeTurn the camera off Connectcamera the AV/video cable to Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraCamera a Button Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the USB CableUC-E6 USB cable Windows 2000 Professional Drag the Noname camera volume into Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume into the Trash Mac OS Printing pictures Printing Pictures Print SET Playback Menu 1/3Highlight Print selected Printing Pictures Print Selection Check will appear in box next to item Date Info Date Printing Pictures Print Set USB Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionPrint Icon Display selection dialogExit Highlight Dpof printing PictBridge PrintDpof Printing Printer ready? 007 prints Error Messages Use a Reliable Power SourceBefore Printing Dpof Printing Recording Movies Rotate the mode dial to W Turn the camera onStart recording Recording Movies Flash Mode Selection in W ModeMovies Display Movie Options menu TV movie Small size Smaller sizeŔŗ TV movie Small size Ōő Smaller size Make selection.† AUTO-FOCUS Mode Highlight Auto-focus modeMovie Display options Viewing Movies Playback Volume E3200 onlyDeleting Movies Image mode White balance Exp. + Using the Shooting MenuDisplay shooting menu Shooting Menu Image mode Using the Shooting MenuHighlight menu item EXP. + Image Mode 1/2 Image ModeHigh Normal Image Size Image Mode and Number of Exposures RemainingPrint Size Memory Memory card White Balance White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condiOption Description Auto Tions. Best choice in most situations White BAL Preset Preset White BalanceCancel Measure White Balance +0.3 Exp. +Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Exposure Compensation Continuous Restrictions on Camera SettingsContinuous Single Continuous Multi-shot BSS Best Shot SelectorBest Shot Selector OFF Color Options Color Options IndicatorColor Options Standard color Vivid color Playback menu contains the following options Using the Playback MenuTo display the playback menu Display playback menu Slide Show Slide ShowLoop Auto Off Deleting Selected Pictures DeleteDelete Highlight Erase selected images Delete Deleting All PicturesHighlight Erase all images Before Deletion Protect ProtectComplete operation and return to play Back menu Menu Auto Transfer Auto TransferTransferring More than 999 Pictures Hidden Pictures Auto Transfer Marking Selected Pictures for TransferAll on All off Complete operation Small Picture Copies can not be viewed or cropped using playback zoomSmall PIC Highlight option Copying Selected Pictures CopyHighlight memory → memory Card or memory card → mem Highlight Selected images Copy Copying All PicturesSelected images will be copied. OK? Highlight memory → memory Card or memory card → File Number CopyPrint Set Setup menu contains the following options Using the Setup MenuWelcome screen Date Monitor settings SET-UP 1/5 Welcome Screen Disable welcome Nikon AnimationSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies Select an Image Date Setup Menu Option Description DateCamera Clock Time zone Time Zones As described on the previousGMT + Location Monitor SETTINGS1/2 Monitor SettingsShow info Hide info Framing grid Date Imprint 1/2 Date ImprintOff Date Date and time Date Imprint Date counter Date counter Brightness Brightness Sound Settings 1/2 Sound SettingsButton sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Blur Warning Blur WarningBlur Check Auto Off Auto off Sleep modeAuto OFF Memory Card Format Format memory/cardAll images will be deleted All images will be Reset All Video ModeLanguage Français French, Italiano Italian, Nederlands Following settings are affected Reset AllResetting File Numbering to Setting Default Battery Type Battery TypeBackup Battery Firmware Version Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesSan Disk Caring for Your Camera Batteries Caring for Your Camera Display Problem Solution Error Messages Clean Check that Connectors arePictures at current settings Shooting mode Display Problem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Mode and choosing B Party/Indoor, C Beach TroubleshootingNight landscape E3200 Dawn selected in scene menu Sports assist Movie, or to e sceneOr other make of camera Picture is a movie CCD Specifications Design Rule for Camera File System DCF SpecificationsExif Version Index Symbols Index Size, see Image mode Slide show Small pic, 71Night landscape, 28, 36, 104 Nikon View, 45 See also Date imprint, Digital Print Order For- mat 6MAA9511-A

Nikon 3200 2200 manual Digital Camera

Models: 3200 2200

DIGITAL CAMERA