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Nikon D3200LENS, 25492b Low-Pass Filter, Clean Now, Place the camera base down, Select Clean now

Models: 25492 25492b (1855mm Kit) Red 13313 25496 1855mm Kit Red D3200BOXKIT D3200LENS D3200 (1855mm Kit) Red D32002LENSKR 13309 18208254927 D3200

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The Low-Pass Filter

The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.

❚❚ “Clean Now”

1 Place the camera base down.

Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right.

2Select Clean image sensor in the setup

menu.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu (0 133) and press 2.

Gbutton

3Select Clean now.

Highlight Clean now and press J.

The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning. 1flashes in the viewfinder and other operations can not be performed. Do not remove or disconnect the power source until cleaning is complete and the message shown at right is no longer displayed.

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Nikon D3200LENS, 25496 Low-Pass Filter, Clean Now, Place the camera base down, Select Clean image sensor in the setup Menu

Contents

Reference Manual Symbols and Conventions Camera SettingsHelp DigitutorWhere to Find It Find what you’re looking for fromTaking Photographs Viewing PhotographsMenus and Settings Maintenance and Optional AccessoriesRetouching Photographs ConnectionsTable of Contents A, and M Modes More on Photography All ModesLive View Recording and Viewing Movies Playback and DeletionConnections 111 Menu Guide 125Vii Technical Notes 167 ViiiFor Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frameAKeep out of reach of children ADo not disassembleAObserve caution when using the flash AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesAObserve proper precautions when handling the charger AAvoid contact with liquid crystalPage Xii Battery ChargerD3200 Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced XiiiComply with copyright notices Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesXiv Before Taking Important PicturesGetting to Know the Camera Camera BodyPower Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turnCamera on Camera off Microphone and SpeakerMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderInformation Display PbuttonHiding Shooting Information Rotating the CameraShutter-Speed and Aperture Displays See AlsoCommand Dial Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed mode P 0Choose an aperture mode a 0 Choose an aperture mode MChoose a flash mode 0 Adjust flash compensation mode P, S, A, or M 0To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Guide ModeCamera Menus Using Camera Menus Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuPosition the cursor in the selected menu Highlight a menu itemDisplay options Highlight an optionCharge the Battery First StepsInsert the Battery Open the battery-chamber coverClose the battery-chamber cover Turn the camera offAttach a Lens AutofocusVibration Reduction VR Detaching the LensCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration ReductionBasic Setup Setup Menu Clock BatteryCamera Clock Insert a Memory Card Open the card slot coverInsert the memory card Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wFormat the Memory Card Turn the camera on Display format optionsHighlight Yes Press JAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Adjust Viewfinder FocusRemove the lens cap Turn the camera on Focus the viewfinder Battery Level and Card Capacity Turn the camera on Check the battery levelCheck the number of exposures remaining DescriptionSelect i or j mode When framing photographsPoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Ready the cameraCheck the indicators in the viewfinder In-focus indicator DescriptionImage Sensor Cleaning Press the shutter-release button halfwayShutter-Release Button Standby TimerBuilt-in Flash Following scenes can be selected with the mode dial Creative Photography Scene ModesMSports Change camera settings Shoot View/delete Set up Take picturesGuide Guide Mode Menus More SettingsShoot Start ShootingImage quality Image size Auto off timers Print date Set UpView/Delete Using the Guide UseRelease Mode Choose a release modeList of release mode options will be displayed Press IE/#Continuous Release Mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Information DisplaySelect a release mode Rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp willMount the camera on a tripod Take the photographUsing the Built-in Flash Before Using the Remote ControlCover the Viewfinder Focus Mode Choose a focus modeFocus Place the cursor in the information displayContinuous-servo Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingGetting Good Results with Autofocus AF-Assist Illuminator AF-Area Mode Display AF-area mode optionsAF-Area Mode Choose an AF-area mode3D-tracking 11 Points Focus Lock Focus Point SelectionFocus Recompose the photograph and shoot Lock focusA L Button Set the lens focus-mode switch If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M modeSwitch, slide the switch to M Manual FocusSelecting Manual Focus with the Camera Exposure IndicatorFocal Plane Position Image Quality and Size Image QualityDisplay image quality options Choose a file typeNEF RAW + Jpeg Fine NEF RAW ImagesShooting Menu Display image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesFlash Mode Display flash mode optionsChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeFlash Modes Front-curtain syncMode Shutter speed Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Approximate rangeMode ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivityAuto Lens Aperture Rings Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter Speed and Aperture Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode P Programmed AutoFlexible Program Choose a shutter speed Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoTo take photographs in shutter-priority auto Choose an aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoTo take photographs in aperture-priority auto Mode M Manual Choose aperture and shutter speedLong Time-Exposures M Mode Only Open the shutter Close the shutterExposure MeteringDisplay metering options Choose a metering methodAutoexposure Lock Meter exposureLock exposure Recompose the photographAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingDisplay exposure compensation options Exposure CompensationChoose a value Using a Flash Mode ME N Button Flash Compensation Display flash compensation optionsButton M Y and E N ButtonsOptional Flash Units Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-LightingDisplay Active D-Lighting options Choose an optionActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingWhite Balance Display white balance optionsChoose a white balance option Option Description AutoColor Temperature Iday white fluorescent 5,000 K Mshade 8,000 K Fn ButtonFine-Tuning White Balance Select a white balance optionFine-tune white balance Save changes and exitPreset Manual Measuring a Value for Preset White BalanceLight a reference object Select MeasureMeasure white balance Check the resultsMeasuring Preset White Balance Preset White BalanceOther Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance Studio SettingsCopying White Balance from a Photograph Picture Controls Selecting a Picture ControlDisplay Picture Controls Choose a Picture ControlAdjust settings Modifying Picture ControlsDisplay the Picture Control menu Select a Picture ControlPicture Control Settings Previous Settings Picture Control GridFilter Effects Monochrome Only Option Description YellowFraming Photographs in the Monitor Press the a buttonPosition the focus point Take the pictureFocusing in Live View Choosing a Focus ModeDisplay focus options Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode Place the cursor in the informationDisplay Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Subject TrackingLive View Display Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAuto flash off listed above Exposure Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayUsing Autofocus in Live View Manual FocusMovies can be recorded in live view mode Recording MoviesStart recording 0IconEnd recording Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Recording MoviesMovie Settings Hdmi and Other Video DevicesSelect Movie settings Using an External MicrophoneChoose movie options Count-Down DisplayFollowing operations can be performed Viewing Movies2Icon Editing Movies Trimming MoviesDisplay a movie full frame Choose a starting or end pointCommand dial. To switch the current Select Choose start/end pointDelete frames Save the copyTrimming Movies Retouch MenuSaving Selected Frames View the movie and choose a frameChoose Save selected frame Create a still copyFull-Frame Playback File Information Photo InformationHighlights Playback Zoom RGB HistogramHistograms Shooting Data 100Overview Data GPS Data101 Data for movies are for start of recording102 Thumbnail PlaybackUse Description Calendar Playback 103Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 104Protecting Photographs from Deletion Select an imagePress the a L button 105Deleting Photographs Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar PlaybackPress the O button Press the O button againPlayback Menu Selected Deleting Selected PhotographsSelect Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Choose Select DateHighlight a date Select the highlighted dateAdjust slide show settings Slide ShowsSelect Slide show 109Start the side show 110Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraSupplied Software Supported Operating SystemsConnecting the Camera Turn the camera off Turn the computer onConnect the USB cable Turn the camera on Start Nikon TransferClick Start Transfer 113Connecting the Printer Printing PhotographsTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable 114Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a pictureDisplay printing options 115Adjust printing options Start printing116 Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to selectDisplay the PictBridge menu Printing Multiple Pictures117 Select pictures or choose a date 118119 Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Select picturesDisplay imprint options 120Select imprint options Complete the print order121 Highlight Done and press J to complete the print orderViewing Photographs on TV Standard Definition DevicesConnect the A/V cable as shown 122Close the Connector Cover High-Definition DevicesConnect the Hdmi cable as shown 123Output Resolution Hdmi OptionsDevice Control 124125 Playback FolderPlayback menu contains the following options Playback Display Options Image ReviewRotate Tall 126127 Reset Shooting Menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settingsReset Shooting Options Option DefaultISO Sensitivity Settings Adjust ISO sensitivity 0Auto ISO Sensitivity control 129Color Space Auto Distortion Control130 When the viewfinder is used in AF-Amode Noise ReductionBuilt-in AF-assist Illuminator 131Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 132Manual SB-400Setup menu contains the following options BThe Setup Menu Camera Setup133 Reset Setup Options Monitor BrightnessInfo Display Format Select a format135 Classic display is shown belowVideo Mode Manual movie settings 0 91 in mode MAuto Info Display Flicker ReductionTime Zone and Date Language137 Choose a language for camera menus and messagesAuto Image Rotation Image Comment138 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder Image Dust Off Ref PhotoChoose a start option Acquire Image Dust Off reference dataAuto off Timers 140Self-Timer Remote on DurationBeep 141File Number Sequence Rangefinder142 Buttons Assign Fn buttonAssign AE-L/AF-L button 143Shutter-release button AE-L Slot Empty Release LockPrint Date 144Date Counter 145Storage Folder Naming and Renaming Folders146 Folder NamesReduces the drain on the battery 147Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP-1 is connected Coordinated Universal Time UTCEye-Fi Upload Firmware Version148 View the current camera firmware versionNThe Retouch Menu 149Creating Retouched Copies Display retouch optionsSelect retouch options Create a retouched copyRed-Eye Correction Lighting151 Trim Monochrome152 Trim Image Quality and Size153 Filter EffectsIntensifier , or blues Blue intensifier . Press 1 to 154 Color BalanceZoom Image Overlay Select Image overlaySelect the first image 155Adjust gain Select the second imagePreview the overlay Save the overlayAdjust NEF RAW processing settings NEF RAW ProcessingSelect NEF RAW processing Select a photographResize Select ResizeChoose a size Choose picturesQuick Retouch StraightenDistortion Control 159Fisheye Color OutlineColor Sketch 160Perspective Control 161Miniature Effect 162Selective Color Select Selective color163 Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in colorChoose the color range Save the edited copy164 Press J to copy the photographSide-by-side Comparison Select Side-by-side comparisonCompare the copy with the original 165Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu MRecent Settings166 Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses167 IX Nikkor Lenses168 Identifying CPU and Type G and D LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses169 170 LensAF-Assist Illumination 171Calculating Angle of View Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Optional Flash Units Speedlights172 AS-15 Sync Terminal AdapterNikon Creative Lighting System CLS CLS-Compatible Flash Units173 Guide NumberOther Flash Units 174175 Other Accessories 176Approved Memory Cards 177Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Insert the EP-5A power connectorOpen the battery-chamber q and power connector w covers Connect the AC adapterCleaning Caring for the CameraStorage 179Clean Now Select Clean image sensor in the setup MenuSelect Clean now Low-Pass FilterClean at Startup/Shutdown Select Clean at startup/shutdownSelect an option 181Manual Cleaning Clean the filter Use a Reliable Power Source183 Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filterCaring for the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions184 Caring for the Battery 185186 Available Settings 187188 Memory Card CapacityFile Names Troubleshooting DisplayShooting All Modes 189190 Beep does not soundPlayback Shooting P, S, A, M191 Miscellaneous 192Can not change print order Picture is not displayed on TVError Messages 193194 195 Nikon D3200 Digital Camera Specifications196 197 198 199 200 MH-24 battery charger EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion batteryAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens 201Keep the CPU contacts clean AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR202 CameraSupplied Accessories Optional Accessories203 Subject does not fill the focus point204 Supported StandardsTrademark Information 205 Battery LifeEvery other shot. Live view not used Index 206207 53, 60, 61208 Warm filter Filter effects209 210 Page SB2C0111