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XIntroduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

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1	Mode dial	3
2	Eyelet for camera strap	6
3	R (information) button	44

4E/N button

	Exposure compensation
	Adjusting aperture	38
	Flash compensation
5	Shutter-release button ...	13, 14
6	Power switch	2
7	Movie-record button	47

8AF-assist illuminator

	Self-timer lamp	25
	Red-eye reduction lamp	34
9	Infrared receiver (front)	25
10	Body cap
11	CPU contacts

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12 Built-in flash

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13M/ Y button

	Flash mode	32
	Flash compensation
14	Speaker	49
15	Focal plane mark (E)
16	Eyelet for camera strap	6
17	Microphone	51

18Connector cover

19Fn button

	Using the Fn button
20	Mounting mark	7
21	Lens release button	10

22Mirror

23Lens mount

24Accessory shoe cover

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25Accessory shoe (for optional flash units)

26Connector for external

microphone

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27USB and A/V connector

Connecting to a computer ......................... 58

28HDMI mini-pin connector

29 Accessory terminal

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Nikon Digital Camera user manual XIntroduction, Getting to Know the Camera, Camera Body

Contents

Digital Camera Help Camera SettingsProduct Documentation Digitutor Package Contents Table of Contents Live View For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frame D3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Life-Long Learning Getting to Know the Camera XIntroductionCamera Body Power Switch Microphone and Speaker Mode Dial Viewfinder Viewfinder Information Display Pbutton First Steps Charge the batteryInsert the battery Attach the strap Attach a lens Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingInsert a memory card available separately Turn the camera on Focus the viewfinder Choose a language and set the camera clockDuring Charging Formatting Memory Cards Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Memory Cards Setup Menu Write Protect SwitchAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Removing Memory Cards SBasic Photography Battery Level and Card CapacityTurn the camera on Check the battery level Check the number of exposures remaining Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Select i or j ModeWhen framing photographs Ready the camera Press the shutter-release button halfway Check the indicators in the viewfinderWhen the focus operation is complete, Shoot Shutter-Release Button Standby TimerBuilt-in Flash Creative Photography Scene Modes KPortrait MSports Display pictures IPlayback and DeletionViewing Photographs Press the K button Thumbnail Playback Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredDeleting Pictures Calendar Playback Shoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Guide ModeChange camera settings Shoot Guide Mode MenusMore Settings Start Shooting Guide Mode Set UpImage quality Output settings Image size View/Delete Using the Guide Use ZMore on Photography Release ModeChoose a release mode Press IE/# Buffer Size Continuous Release ModeMemory Buffer Information Display Rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Mount the camera on a tripod Cover the Viewfinder Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash See Also Focus Focus ModeChoose a focus mode Place the cursor in the information display Continuous-servo Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingGetting Good Results with Autofocus Choose an AF-area mode AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Option Description Single-point AF Display image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file type Display image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Choose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting mode Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes N, P, a Display ISO sensitivity options Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Choose an ISO sensitivity TP, S, A, and M Modes Mode P Programmed AutoShutter Speed and Aperture Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode M Manual Exposure Indicator XLive View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Display focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus option Choosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modes Choosing the Focus Point Subject Tracking Live 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 Display Using Autofocus in Live View Start recording Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies 0Icon Maximum Length End recordingTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Recording Movies Camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Movie SettingsAdjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies with Choose movie options Select Movie settingsUsing an External Microphone Count-Down Display Following operations can be performed Viewing Movies2Icon To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 SetupUMenu Guide Menu Guide Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Select a menu Display options Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Highlight an option Start the installer Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD QViewNX Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Exit the installerSystem Requirements Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Start Nikon Transfer Editing Movies View PicturesRetouching Photographs Printing Pictures Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses NTechnical NotesCompatible Lenses IX Nikkor Lenses Sources Other AccessoriesPower Filters Approved Memory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the Camera Caring for the Battery Page Error Messages Locked No Bulb in S modeFlash error Format card? Cool Representative Metering errorButton again With NEF RAW processing Specifications Nikon D3200 Digital Camera Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Release Release modeSelf-timer Shutter Type Focus Autofocus Flash modeAccessory shoe Detection range Automatic scene Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Selection Movie Metering Weight Power source BatteryDimensions/weight Temperature EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery MH-24 battery chargerAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Battery Life Trademark InformationPage SB2C0111