Index | Nikon 3500 guide

M

. See shooting mode, manual

Mass storage. See USB. Memory card, 87

approved cards, 87 capacity of, 51 formatting, 62

insertion and removal of, 16– 18

MENU button, 4, 49, 60, 75 Menus, 9–14

Mode selector, 5, 6 Monitor, 5, 6–7

brightness, 62 indicators, 6–7

framing photographs in, 27 MOV. See movies

Movies, 42 playing back, 74 recording, 42

Multi selector, 5, 8 Museum, 39

N

Night Landscape, 39 Night Portrait, 38 Nikon View, i, 82 Noise, 38, 44

Noise reduction, 38 NORMAL, 51

Number of exposures remain- ing, 6, 24

O

On/off. See mode selector Optional accessories, 87

P

Party/Indoor, 37

Photo information, 7, 33, 69 Picture Transfer Protocol. See

USB.

Playback, 68. See also quick re- view

full frame, 68 movie, 74 thumbnail, 70 zoom, 71

PLAY BACK menu, 75 Portrait, 37

Print Set, 78–79Protect, 80 PTP. See USB.

Q

Quality. See image quality

button, 4, 31 Quick review, 32

full screen, 32 thumbnail, 34

QuickTime. See movies QVGA. See movies

R

Red-eye reduction. See flash mode

Reset All, 66

S

Scene, 36 mode, 37–40 selection, 36

SCENE button, 5 Self-portrait. See monitor; self-

timer

Self-timer, 45 Sensitivity, 6, 44 SET-UP menu, 59 Sharpening . See IMAGE

SHARPENING Shooting mode, 6, 42

(auto), 42 (manual), 42

movie, 42 Shutter-release button, 28–29 Shutter release delay. See self-

timer

Size. See image size SMALL PIC. button, 4, 72 Small picture, 72 Smear, 27 Specifications, 95–97 Speedlight. See flash Strap. See camera strap Sunset, 39

T

T. See zoom, indicator . See zoom, buttons Telephoto. See zoom Thumbnail display, 34, 70 Time and date. See Date Timer. See self-timer Transfer, 8, 82

marking images for, 33, 34, 69, 70, 81, 82

Troubleshooting, 88–94, 95

U

USB, 64

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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 Safety Iii 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 Guide Overview 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 Monitor Multi 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 2048 Auto Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuSingle Off 30 s Setup MenuMass Storage All on Playback Menu Mode Scene Menu and ModesUse for portraits Taking Pictures First StepsReview and Deletion Getting Creative Alternative Power Sources Insert the Battery and Memory CardFirst Steps Attach the Camera Strap Formatting Memory Cards Read Battery WarningsFlip it open C Clock Battery Removing the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Memory Card Choose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Ready the Camera Taking PicturesLens Section Basics Display Battery Level aMeaning Camera status Choose Mode Setting Adjust Camera Settings OptionalDefault Frame the Picture Smear Don’t Block the Shot Green Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off When Lighting Is PoorFocus and Shoot Focus During Recording Getting Good Results with AutofocusTake the picture Button. For more information, see Keep or Delete Put the Camera Away Review and Deletion Returns you to modeQuick Review Full-Screen Review Quick ReviewFollowing operations can be performed in quick review Press Multi selector up or down to highlight op Views see followingTion, press to right to select Select No to exit Highlight pictures Thumbnail ReviewDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting Creative Be selected Camera ShakeCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash mode fixed at fill flash Beyond Point-and Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings42-48 49-58 Beyond 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 button Delaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Digital Zoom Restrictions on the Self-Timer Framing Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsOptical Zoom Digital Zoom Press Description Keep or Delete Picture ReviewDelete picture Will -Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Option 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 recorded Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening SET-UP Menu Camera Setup Camera Setup SET-UP menu contains the following options SET-UP Menu Options Formatting 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 Formatting Choosing a USB Protocol USB Choosing a Language LanguageMac OS Operating system Windows 2000 Professional Resetting File Numbering to Mode OnlyMenu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Default Setting 68-74 Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu 75-82 Full-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 Picture Inverted Playback Movie PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Memory Card Format/Brightness Playback MenuManaging Pictures To view the playback menu Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures Delete Before Deletion Deleting All Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures To delete all pictures on the memory card Ordering Prints Print Set Cancel the current print orderSelecting Pictures for Printing Create or modify print order Date Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Transferring 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 Transfer Camera Care, Options, and Resources Technical Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the Camera and Battery Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal CleaningLens Monitor Batteries Storage Rechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Optional AccessoriesMemory Cards Approved Memory Cards Problem TroubleshootingWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Monitor 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 by Nikon View does not Picture can not be Played back Display Problem Solution Error Messages Camera Mode Problem SolutionError occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Lect Mode USB cable discon When ButNected or memory Card removed while CCD Specifications Flash control Interface Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Dimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Index Symbols Index 100 6MAA3811