Nikon COOLPIXS3000P, COOLPIXS3000BLK specs

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A(Auto) Mode

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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Nikon COOLPIXS3000P, COOLPIXS3000BLK user manual

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassemble For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Tel ModificationsInterface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 106 111125 134 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Parts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed Tripod socket Opening the connector coverUSB/audio/video output connector Parts of the Camera Shooting Monitor Current frame number PlaybackAlbum icon Category icon AShooting Mode Button Basic OperationsC Playback Button Menu Screen Multi SelectorShooting Playback To highlight the tab Switching Between TabsD Button Press the multi selector Exposure To take picture Help DisplaysShutter-release Button Attaching the Camera Strap Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the battery Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P Charging the BatteryBe sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off Connecting the Cable 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 Daylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press the kbutton Setting Display Language, Date and Time Edit the date and timeChanging and Imprinting the Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Insert the memory card Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeBattery Level Press the k button Electronic Vibration Reduction Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto ModeFunctions Available in a Auto Mode Motion Detection Frame the picture When taking pictures of subjects other than people, orFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button halfway a 11 to focus Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Blink Warning Screen Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Press the cplayback button Playing Back Pictures Playback ModePlaying Back and Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Operations Available in Playback ModeDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Press the multi selector mflash mode Flash Lamp Using the FlashShooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is Poor Flash Mode Setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press the multi selector n self-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture Macro ModePress the multi selector pmacro mode Macro Mode Setting Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationUsing Exposure Compensation Press the multi selector oexposure Compensation Shooting-mode selection menu is displayed Selecting a Shooting ModePress the Abutton in shooting mode Be applied from the shooting menu a Scene mode Displaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto ModeFollowing options can be set when shooting in a auto mode a Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously AImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto ModeImage 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 Frame the reference object in the measuring window Preset ManualPress the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual Choose Measure BSS Best Shot Selector ContinuousAuto M d Shooting menu M CContinuous 4000×3000 Fixed range auto Auto default settingEiso Sensitivity Auto M d Shooting menu M Eiso sensitivity Auto M d Shooting menu M FColor options FColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Selected color option Focus area Selectable focus area GAF Area ModeAuto M d Shooting menu M GAF area mode Focus areas Manual Center focus area is always displayed Focus area Focus LockMore Information Center Scene auto selector Smart portrait mode aFace Priority Frame a picture 5 0 F IAutofocus Mode Auto M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus modeChoose how the camera focuses Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsWhen Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Copy Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeSelecting a Scene Mode Close-up Food Museum Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeFrame the subject and take a picture Auto general shooting Portrait a Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Off Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesPortrait Use this mode for portraits Default setting can be modified 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 Shooting for a Panorama Take the next pictureOne third of the picture will be displayed as translucent Camera returns to step Press the kbutton when shooting is CompleteRIndicator Panorama Maker Shutter is automatically released Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeCamera enters smart portrait mode Up to three faces can be recognized. When the camera Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Auto Power Off in Smile Timer ModeFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Adjust Image mode a Smile timerSmart 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 Print set icon Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayThumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K List by Date ModeCalendar Display Following operations are available in calendar display Pictures Taken with Face Priority Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playback-mode selection menu is displayed Selecting a Playback ModePress the cbutton in playback mode Camera enters the selected playback mode Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Pictures to Albums Select a favorite picture and press the k button Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Pictures in an AlbumList of albums is displayed Removing Pictures from Albums Playback Album Using Favorite Pictures ModeChange the icon assigned to an album Switch to another Favorite Pictures Menu Icon selection screen is displayed Changing Icons Assigned to AlbumsUse the multi selector J or K to choose an Icon color and press the kbutton Adding Pictures to Albums Favorite Pictures PlaybackAdding/Viewing Favorite Pictures Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents Playback Selected folder Using Auto Sort ModeAll pictures sorted to that category Switch to another Auto Sort Menu Dates for which pictures exist are listed Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date List by Date Press the multi selector Hor I to select the desired date Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Using List by Date Mode List by Date Menu Quick retouch 100 Playback Option Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Following options are available in the playback menu Button Press the dbutton in playback modeAPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Choose Select images and press the k Photo information Choose pictures up to 99 and the numberCopies up to nine of each Choose whether or not to print shooting date Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode Date Imprint Canceling Existing Print Order End the slide show or restart it Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide showBSlide Show Slide show begins Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M cDelete CDelete Deleting Multiple PicturesDelete selected pictures or all pictures Press the k button to finalize selection Selecting Pictures FRotate Image Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtectButton Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate image Protect EVoice Memos Recording Voice MemosPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo Voice memo playback screen is displayed Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Deleting Voice Memos Select a copy option and press the kbutton HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the multi selector to select an option From the copy screen and press the kbutton Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing Functions Original and Edited Pictures Editing Functions KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Picture Editing Picture Editing Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastChoose OK and press the k button 101 Screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesCheck the enhancement performance 102 103 GSmall Picture Resizing Pictures New, smaller copy is createdButton Copy is displayed with a gray frame Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Press the dbutton 106 Recording Movies Functions Available with Movie Recording 107Recording Movies Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie MenuDMovie Options Movie menu offers the options shown below 109 Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Electronic VR Movie Playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playbackMovie Playback Deleting Movie Hold down the c button to turn on the camera Connecting to a TVTurn off the camera Tune the television to the video channel Compatible Operating Systems Windows Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software 113 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Source device Start Transfer Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer114 Windows 115 Disconnecting the cameraCharging the Battery Using a Card Reader Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 116Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information Charging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp117 118 Connecting to a Printer 119Printing Pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settings 121 Printing Pictures One at a Time 122 Printing Multiple Pictures Print selection 123 Paper size Print all imagesDpof printing Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options125 Press the multi selector a 9 J Displaying the Setup MenuSetup Menu Press the dbutton to display the menu screen 127 MenusPress Hor Ito select the z tab Press K or the k button Button M z Setup menu a 126 M c Welcome screen CWelcome Screen128 129 DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Imprinting the Date on Pictures Press KPress Jor K to choose the travel destination time zone Home Time Zone Time Zones 131 132 EMonitor SettingsButton M z Setup menu a 126 M e Monitor settings Photo Info Date Imprint and Print Set Button M z Setup menu a 126 M f Date imprintFDate Imprint Imprinting Date and Time 133 Electronic VR for Movies Button M z Setup menu a 126 M w Electronic VR UMotion Detection Shake when shooting still picturesUAuto default setting A auto mode, when Multi-shot 16 a 41 is enabled HAF Assist Enable or disable digital zoomButton M z Setup menu a 126 M h AF assist Button M z Setup menu a 126 M u Digital zoom KAuto Off ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Canceling Standby Mode 138 LFormat Memory/mFormat CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card Language OVideo ModeButton M z Setup menu a 126 M n Language Button M z Setup menu a 126 M o Video mode VCharge by Computer Button M z Setup menu M VCharge by computer Blink Warning Button M z Setup menu a 126 M dBlink warning Subject blinked, press H, I, J or K with display Operating the Blink Warning Screen142 Option Use Description 143 PReset All Movie Menu Setup Menu144 Subject Tracking Menu View the current camera firmware version RFirmware Version145 Others 146 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery 147Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning StorageDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Optional Accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10149 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 150 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 151Dscn 0001 .JPG 152 Error Messages 2232 153 154 Error Messages 155 156 Hide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 157 158 TroubleshootingEven when Date imprint is Electronically Controlled Cameras When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or 159Use BSS 160 161 Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 162 Nikon Coolpix S3000 Digital Camera SpecificationsShooting mode Picture 163 164 Specifications 165 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR 166 Supported Standards AVI SymbolsIndex 167 168 169 Index Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 25 170Page YP0B0111