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Nikon S3200 manual Reference Manual

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Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsAbout This Manual SymbolIii Other InformationUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important ImagesDisposing of Data Storage Devices About the ManualsDo not disassemble Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck An infant or childVii Observe caution when handling the batteryViii Interface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Xii Table of ContentsXiii Xiv Parts of the Camera Camera featuresBasic Operations Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting ModePlayback Mode Shooting mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Menu Screen Using the Multi SelectorBasic Operations Move cursor upIf Tabs are not Displayed Using Menus the dButtonWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsAttaching the Camera Strap Selecting ItemsPage Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryKeep the camera turned off Charge lampAC Power Supply Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Formatting a Memory CardApproved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardTurn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the cameraNumber of Exposures Remaining Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On FlashesPress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Setting Display Language, Date and TimeMulti selector For information about Daylight Saving Time, seeClock Battery Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed ImagesTo choose a shooting mode Select a Shooting ModePress the Abutton Press the multi selector H orFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Frame a Picture Using a TripodHold the camera steadily in both hands Frame the pictureDigital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationFocus, the focus area that is selected glows green Focus and ShootFocus and Shoot When the Subject Is Close to the CameraSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus AF-assist Illuminator and FlashPress the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing ImagesPlayback Zoom Changing How Images Are DisplayedImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Play Back ImagesDelete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeA auto mode, the following options can be changed Auto Mode4608×3456 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously AAuto ModeSepia , and Cyanotype Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesDisplaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display A44 A45 A46Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode and FeaturesENight portrait Camera focuses at the center of the frameIDusk/dawn HSunsetJNight landscape Food Use when taking pictures of food Flash mode Self-timer Exposure compensationMFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Single The camera takes one image at a time Press the multi selector J n to change auto release settingsEffects can be applied to images during shooting Flash mode a Self-timer aFollowing six effects are available Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsPress the a button and select other shooting mode Set Smile timer A51 to OffStop shooting Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesSelf-timer Lamp Releasing the Shutter ManuallySmart Portrait Menu Options Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsSmart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFlash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensation Functions AAuto Scene Special SmartPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Using the Flash Flash ModesFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the FlashAvailable Flash Modes Flash Mode SettingRed-eye Reduction Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Using the Self-timerPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and exposure will be setPress the multi selector Ip macro mode Using Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode icon F is displayedPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation ValueFlash Self-timer Macro Exposure Default SettingsA42 Off Off2 A53 A55 A56 A57 A40 Off Off2 BA40 CA40 A41 ZA41 A42A43 Off On2 UA43 A44 Off2 A45 OA46 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image ModeImage Mode Changing the Image Size Image ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsA37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled Continuous Setting DescriptionA38 Is disabled Blink warning ContinuousCamera detects more than one face, the double Face DetectionFocused on, and single borders around the others Scene auto selector, PortraitFace Detection Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face DetectionSkin Softening Position the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button halfway Page Some of the features available when playing back images Playback FeaturesPress the cbutton in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode Switching Between Playback ModesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback ModesMiniature effect, and Painting Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems WindowsRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareWhen using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computerTransfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNXPlayback mode, press the k button to play a movie Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording Movies Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting modePress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingRecording Movies Recording MoviesFunctions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Recording TimeFollowing options can be adjusted Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuSetting is mVGA 640×480 Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720Adjusting the Volume Press the cplayback button to enter playback modeMovie Playback Operation during Movie PlaybackMovie Playback Deleting a Movie FilePage General Camera Setup Auto info Setup MenuSetup Menu Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by Video modeTo check the image. The default setting is Off Fi card. The default setting is DisableE17 E10E18 E24Take the next picture Using Panorama AssistUse a tripod for the best results Using Panorama Assist Press the kbutton when shooting is completeRIndicator Panorama Creation with Panorama MakerAdding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures ModeFavorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums Viewing Images in an Album Favorite Pictures ModeRemoving Images from Albums Changing Icons Assigned to Albums Auto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort ModeUse the multi selector to select a category and then Press the k button to play back the imagesAuto Sort Mode Select a date with the multi selector, and press the k List by Date ModeButton to play back images captured on the selected DateEditing Functions Editing Images Still ImagesE10 Miniature effect , and PaintingEditing Images Still Images E11Restrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited ImagesLighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationButton Use the multi selector to select OK and press ButtonE13 Preview the result of the effectsPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito select Type of the effects and press the kbuttonCheck the results, and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing Image SizeChoose Yes and press the kbutton E15Enlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy composition ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbuttonTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the cameraE18 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Images Take picturesTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCamera is automatically turned on E19Choose Paper size and press the k button Printing Images One by OneChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton E20Printing begins Printing Multiple ImagesE21 Kbutton to return to the print menu E22Paper Size E23Dpof printing White Balance Adjusting Hue Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeE24 Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure a new white balance valueImage mode is set to P4608×3456 Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot SelectorContinuous E26E27 E28 ISO SensitivityISO Color Options On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor optionsE29 Make colors more vivid or save images in monochromeE30 AF Area ModeE31 Register a subject Using Subject TrackingE32 Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE33 Choose how the camera focusesEnable skin softening Smile TimerSmart Portrait Menu Skin SofteningBlink Proof On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proofE35 Smart Portrait MenuPlayback Menu Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint orderAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order E36Playback Menu E37E38 Favorite pictures mode Auto sort modeE39 Canceling Existing Print OrderPrint Date Use the multi selector to choose Start BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or RestartProtect Press the c button playback mode Md button M d ProtectE41 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image Selecting ImagesPress the kbutton to finalize selection E42FRotate Image Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate imageE43 Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos E44E45 Deleting Voice MemosHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the c button playback mode Md button M hCopySelect a copy option and press the k button E46Movie Options Movie MenuE47 On the shooting screen M dbutton MD tab M Movie optionsSelect whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies Select the autofocus method used when recording moviesWind Noise Reduction E48E49 Welcome ScreenSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Time Zone and DateChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton E50Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone Press KE51 Time Zones E52Photo Info Monitor SettingsE53 Set the options belowAs in Auto info E54Info E55 Print Date Imprinting Date and TimePrint Date and Print Order Press the d button Mztab MPrint dateE56 Electronic VRElectronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to SingleMotion Detection When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject trackingE57 Press the d button Mztab MMotion detectionAF Assist Enable or disable digital zoomDigital Zoom E58When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function Sound SettingsAuto Off Settings Auto OffFormatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting a Memory Card E60Press the d button Mztab MVideo mode Video ModeLanguage E61Charge by Computer Using power supplied by the computerE62 Press the d button Mztab MCharge by computerCharge Lamp E63Blink Warning Off default setting Blink warning is not enabledE64 Press the d button Mztab MBlink warningE65 Operating the Blink Warning ScreenEye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi communication indicatorE66 Supported Eye-Fi CardsE67 Reset AllE68 Setup MenuSmart Portrait Menu Movie MenuE69 Firmware VersionOthers View the current camera firmware versionE70 Image/Sound File and Folder NamesDscn 0001 .JPG E71 Optional AccessoriesE72 Error MessagesE73 Error MessagesL4608×2592 E74 E75 E76 Troubleshooting SpecificationsIndex F17Camera Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC AdapterStorage CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Display, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingHide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Selector or Close-up scene modeShooting F10 Flash F11Red-eye reduction Use e Skin softening for GlamourF12 PlaybackF13 F14 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera F15 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69PF17 Supported StandardsIndex SymbolsF18 Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m F19F20 Sscn E70 F21F22 Page YP2B0111