User’s Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

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User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Turn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when handling the battery For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Tel Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 111 106125 134 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed USB/audio/video output connector Opening the connector coverParts of the Camera Tripod socket Shooting Monitor Album icon PlaybackCategory icon Current frame number Basic Operations AShooting Mode ButtonC Playback Button Shooting Multi SelectorPlayback Menu Screen D Button Switching Between TabsPress the multi selector To highlight the tab Shutter-release Button Help DisplaysAttaching the Camera Strap Exposure To take picture Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off Charging the BatteryConnecting the Cable Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the Battery Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power Supply Turning On and Off the Camera Power Saving Function Auto Off Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date and TimeChoose Yes and press the kbutton Daylight Saving Time Edit the date and time Setting Display Language, Date and TimeChanging and Imprinting the Date and Time Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Battery Level Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModePress the k button Number of Exposures Remaining Functions Available in a Auto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto ModeMotion Detection Electronic Vibration Reduction Frame a Picture When taking pictures of subjects other than people, orReady the camera Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Press the shutter-release button halfway a 11 to focus During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Blink Warning Screen Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures Playback ModeDeleting Pictures Press the cplayback button Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Operations Available in Playback ModePressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera Viewing Pictures Setting the Flash Mode Using the FlashPress the multi selector mflash mode Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Press the multi selector n self-timer Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Press the multi selector pmacro mode Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture Using Exposure Compensation Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the multi selector oexposure Compensation Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture Press the Abutton in shooting mode Selecting a Shooting ModeBe applied from the shooting menu a Scene mode Shooting-mode selection menu is displayed Following options can be set when shooting in a auto mode a Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto ModeCamera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Displaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto Mode AImage Mode Image Quality/Image SizeImage Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Shooting Options The Shooting Menu a Auto Mode Auto M d Shooting menu M BWhite balance BWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual Preset ManualChoose Measure Frame the reference object in the measuring window Auto M d Shooting menu M CContinuous Continuous4000×3000 BSS Best Shot Selector Eiso Sensitivity Auto default settingAuto M d Shooting menu M Eiso sensitivity Fixed range auto Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome FColor OptionsSelected color option Auto M d Shooting menu M FColor options Auto M d Shooting menu M GAF area mode GAF Area ModeFocus areas Manual Focus area Selectable focus area More Information Focus LockCenter Center focus area is always displayed Focus area Face Priority Smart portrait mode aFrame a picture Scene auto selector 5 0 F Auto M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus mode IAutofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslyWhen Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Selecting a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeClose-up Food Museum Copy Frame the subject and take a picture Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeAuto general shooting Portrait a Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Portrait Use this mode for portraits Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesDefault setting can be modified Off Off2 Sports Off Default setting can be modified Default setting can be modified Beach/snow JNight landscape Default setting can be modified Museum Fireworks show Panorama assist Take the next picture Shooting for a PanoramaOne third of the picture will be displayed as translucent RIndicator Press the kbutton when shooting is CompletePanorama Maker Camera returns to step Camera enters smart portrait mode Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeUp to three faces can be recognized. When the camera Shutter is automatically released Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Smile timer Adjust Image mode aSmart Portrait Menu Select a subject Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Print set icon Calendar Display List by Date ModeFollowing operations are available in calendar display Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K Pictures Taken with Face Priority Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press the cbutton in playback mode Selecting a Playback ModeCamera enters the selected playback mode Playback-mode selection menu is displayed Adding Pictures to Albums Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures ModeSelect a favorite picture and press the k button Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums Viewing Pictures in an Album Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures ModeList of albums is displayed Removing Pictures from Albums Change the icon assigned to an album Switch to another Using Favorite Pictures ModeFavorite Pictures Menu Playback Album Use the multi selector J or K to choose an Changing Icons Assigned to AlbumsIcon color and press the kbutton Icon selection screen is displayed Favorite Pictures Playback Adding Pictures to AlbumsAdding/Viewing Favorite Pictures Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents All pictures sorted to that category Switch to another Using Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Menu Playback Selected folder Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Selecting a Date in List by Date ModePress the multi selector Hor I to select the desired date Dates for which pictures exist are listed Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Using List by Date Mode List by Date Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Playback Option Playback MenuFollowing options are available in the playback menu Quick retouch 100 APrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Press the dbutton in playback modeChoose Select images and press the k Button Copies up to nine of each Choose pictures up to 99 and the numberChoose whether or not to print shooting date Photo information Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode Date Imprint Canceling Existing Print Order BSlide Show Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide showSlide show begins End the slide show or restart it CDelete Deleting Multiple Pictures Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M cDeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures Press the k button to finalize selection Selecting Pictures Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate image Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtectProtect FRotate Image Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemosPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo Press the kbutton to play the voice memo Playing Voice MemosDeleting Voice Memos Voice memo playback screen is displayed Use the multi selector to select an option HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardFrom the copy screen and press the kbutton Select a copy option and press the kbutton Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing Functions Original and Edited Pictures Editing Functions KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Picture Editing Choose OK and press the k button Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast101 Picture Editing Check the enhancement performance ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones102 Screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed 103 New, smaller copy is created GSmall Picture Resizing PicturesButton Copy is displayed with a gray frame Refine copy composition ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button 106 Recording Movies Recording Movies 107Recording Movies Functions Available with Movie Recording DMovie Options Movie MenuMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Autofocus ModeElectronic VR 109 Movie Playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playbackDeleting Movie Movie Playback Turn off the camera Connecting to a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the c button to turn on the camera Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Windows Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 113 114 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computerWindows Source device Start Transfer Charging the Battery Disconnecting the cameraUsing a Card Reader 115 Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually 116Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Charge Lamp Charging While Connecting to a Computer117 118 119 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer 121 Printing Pictures One at a Time 122 Printing Multiple Pictures Print selection 123 Print all images Paper sizeDpof printing Setup menu contains the following options Setup Menu125 Setup Menu Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press the multi selector a 9 J Press Hor Ito select the z tab MenusPress K or the k button 127 CWelcome Screen Button M z Setup menu a 126 M c Welcome screen128 Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone DateChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton 129 Press Jor K to choose the travel destination time zone Press KHome Time Zone Imprinting the Date on Pictures Time Zones 131 Button M z Setup menu a 126 M e Monitor settings EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info 132 FDate Imprint Imprinting Date and Time Button M z Setup menu a 126 M f Date imprint133 Date Imprint and Print Set Electronic VR for Movies Button M z Setup menu a 126 M w Electronic VR UAuto default setting Shake when shooting still picturesA auto mode, when Multi-shot 16 a 41 is enabled UMotion Detection Button M z Setup menu a 126 M h AF assist Enable or disable digital zoomButton M z Setup menu a 126 M u Digital zoom HAF Assist Adjust the following sound settings ISound SettingsCanceling Standby Mode KAuto Off Formatting the Internal Memory LFormat Memory/mFormat CardFormatting a Memory Card 138 Button M z Setup menu a 126 M n Language OVideo ModeButton M z Setup menu a 126 M o Video mode Language VCharge by Computer Button M z Setup menu M VCharge by computer Blink Warning Button M z Setup menu a 126 M dBlink warning 142 Operating the Blink Warning ScreenOption Use Description Subject blinked, press H, I, J or K with display 143 PReset All 144 Setup MenuSubject Tracking Menu Movie Menu 145 RFirmware VersionOthers View the current camera firmware version 146 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 147 BatteryMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Storage CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Optional Accessories149 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories150 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards 151 Image/Sound File and Folder NamesDscn 0001 .JPG 152 Error Messages 2232 153 154 Error Messages 155 156 Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting157 Hide info is selected for Photo info Even when Date imprint is TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras 158 159 When Scene auto selector, Portrait, orUse BSS 160 161 Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 162 Shooting mode Picture Specifications163 Nikon Coolpix S3000 Digital Camera 164 Specifications Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR 165 166 Supported Standards Index Symbols167 AVI 168 169 Index Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 25 170Page YP0B0111

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User’s Manual