Reference Manual
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Images
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
About the Manuals
Do not disassemble
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child
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Observe caution when handling the battery
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Interface Cables
Modifications
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Camera features
Parts of the Camera
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Basic Operations
Menu Screen
Using the Multi Selector
Basic Operations
Move cursor up
If Tabs are not Displayed
Using Menus the dButton
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Switching Between Tabs
Attaching the Camera Strap
Selecting Items
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Keep the camera turned off
Charge lamp
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Supply
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Insert the memory card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card
Approved Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Flashes
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Multi selector
For information about Daylight Saving Time, see
Clock Battery
Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
To choose a shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Press the Abutton
Press the multi selector H or
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Frame a Picture
Using a Tripod
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus, the focus area that is selected glows green
Focus and Shoot
Focus and Shoot
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Viewing Images
Playback Zoom
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display
Play Back Images
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Delete Unwanted Images
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Auto Mode
A auto mode, the following options can be changed
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AAuto Mode
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Sepia , and Cyanotype
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display
A44 A45 A46
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene Mode and Features
ENight portrait
Camera focuses at the center of the frame
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
JNight landscape
Food Use when taking pictures of food
Flash mode Self-timer Exposure compensation
MFireworks 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 settings
Flash mode a Self-timer a
Effects can be applied to images during shooting
Following six effects are available
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Set Smile timer A51 to Off
Press the a button and select other shooting mode
Stop shooting
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Self-timer Lamp
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Menu Options
Smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Flash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensation
Functions AAuto Scene Special Smart
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Frame the subject and take a picture
Effective Range of the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Available Flash Modes
Red-eye Reduction
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Using the Self-timer
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus and exposure will be set
Press the multi selector Ip macro mode
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Exposure Compensation Value
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
Default Settings
A53 A55 A56 A57 A40 Off Off2 BA40 CA40 A41 ZA41 A42
A42 Off Off2
A43 Off On2 UA43 A44 Off2 A45 OA46
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
A37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled Continuous
Setting Description
A38 Is disabled
Blink warning Continuous
Camera detects more than one face, the double
Face Detection
Focused on, and single borders around the others
Scene auto selector, Portrait
Face Detection
Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection
Skin Softening
Focus Lock
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Press the shutter-release button halfway
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Some of the features available when playing back images
Playback Features
Press the cbutton in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Miniature effect, and Painting
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Images to the Computer
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Transfer images to the computer
Viewing Images
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording Movies
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time
Following options can be adjusted
Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu
Setting is mVGA 640×480
Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720
Adjusting the Volume
Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Movie Playback
Operation during Movie Playback
Movie Playback
Deleting a Movie File
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General Camera Setup
Auto info
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by
Video mode
To check the image. The default setting is Off
Fi card. The default setting is Disable
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Using Panorama Assist
Take the next picture
Use a tripod for the best results
Using Panorama Assist
Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
RIndicator
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Viewing Images in an Album
Removing Images from Albums
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
Use the multi selector to select a category and then
Press the k button to play back the images
Auto Sort Mode
Select a date with the multi selector, and press the k
List by Date Mode
Button to play back images captured on the selected
Date
Editing Functions
Editing Images Still Images
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Miniature effect , and Painting
Editing Images Still Images
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Restrictions on Image Editing
Original and Edited Images
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Button
Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button
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Preview the result of the effects
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select
Type of the effects and press the kbutton
Check the results, and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing Image Size
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
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Enlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy composition
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Press the dbutton
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Images
Take pictures
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Camera is automatically turned on
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Choose Paper size and press the k button
Printing Images One by One
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
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Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
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Kbutton to return to the print menu
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Paper Size
Dpof printing
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
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Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode
Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Press the kbutton to measure a new white balance value
Image mode is set to P4608×3456
Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot Selector
Continuous
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ISO Sensitivity
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ISO
Color Options
On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor options
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Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
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AF Area Mode
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Using Subject Tracking
Register a subject
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Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
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Choose how the camera focuses
Enable skin softening
Smile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Blink Proof
On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proof
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Smart Portrait Menu
Playback Menu
Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint order
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
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Playback Menu
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Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode
Canceling Existing Print Order
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Print Date
Use the multi selector to choose Start
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect
Protect
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Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image
Selecting Images
Press the kbutton to finalize selection
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Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image
FRotate Image
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Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Press the c button playback mode Md button M hCopy
Select a copy option and press the k button
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Movie Options
Movie Menu
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On the shooting screen M dbutton MD tab M Movie options
Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies
Select the autofocus method used when recording movies
Wind Noise Reduction
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Welcome Screen
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
Time Zone and Date
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
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Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
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Time Zones
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Photo Info
Monitor Settings
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Set the options below
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As in Auto info
Info
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
Print Date and Print Order
Press the d button Mztab MPrint date
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Electronic VR
Electronic Vibration Reduction
Continuous is set to Single
Motion Detection
When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject tracking
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Press the d button Mztab MMotion detection
AF Assist
Enable or disable digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function
Sound Settings
Auto Off Settings
Auto Off
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting a Memory Card
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Press the d button Mztab MVideo mode
Video Mode
Language
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Charge by Computer
Using power supplied by the computer
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Press the d button Mztab MCharge by computer
Charge Lamp
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Blink Warning
Off default setting Blink warning is not enabled
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Press the d button Mztab MBlink warning
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi communication indicator
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Supported Eye-Fi Cards
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Reset All
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Setup Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
Movie Menu
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Firmware Version
Others
View the current camera firmware version
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
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Dscn 0001 .JPG
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
Error Messages
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E75
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index
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Camera
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
Memory Cards
Charging AC Adapter
Cleaning
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Troubleshooting
Selector or Close-up scene mode
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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Flash
F11
Red-eye reduction
Use e Skin softening for Glamour
F12
Playback
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Specifications
F14
Nikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera
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Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
Symbols
Index
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Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m
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F20
Sscn E70
F21
F22
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