Nikon 3500 Table of Contents

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