Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations | Nikon S3200 specification

Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operation

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic

camera features.

Parts of the Camera	2
The Camera Body	2
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode	4
Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode	5
The Monitor	6
Basic Operations	8
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode	8
Using the Multi Selector	9
Using Menus (the d Button)	10
Attaching the Camera Strap	11

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A13).

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Nikon S3200 manual Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations, Camera features

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents About This Manual SymbolIii Other Information Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Images Disposing of Data Storage Devices About the Manuals Do not disassemble Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child Vii Observe caution when handling the battery Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xii Table of Contents Xiii Xiv Basic Operations Camera featuresParts of the Camera Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting Mode Playback Mode Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Menu Screen Using the Multi SelectorBasic Operations Move cursor up If Tabs are not Displayed Using Menus the dButton When 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 cover High Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryKeep the camera turned off Charge lamp Understanding the Charge Lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerAC Power Supply Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Number of Exposures Remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraTurn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On Flashes Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Setting Display Language, Date and TimeMulti selector For information about Daylight Saving Time, see Clock Battery Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images To choose a shooting mode Select a Shooting ModePress the Abutton Press the multi selector H or Available Shooting Modes Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Frame a Picture Using a TripodHold the camera steadily in both hands Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame 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 CameraSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing Images Playback Zoom Changing How Images Are DisplayedImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Play Back Images Delete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenDelete Unwanted Images Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto Mode 4608×3456 Auto ModeA auto mode, the following options can be changed Sepia , and Cyanotype AAuto ModeFunctions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesDisplaying 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 JNight landscape HSunsetIDusk/dawn 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 Following six effects are available Flash mode a Self-timer aEffects can be applied to images during shooting Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Stop shooting Set Smile timer A51 to OffPress the a button and select other shooting mode Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesSelf-timer Lamp Releasing the Shutter Manually Smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsSmart Portrait Menu Options 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 Smart Press the multi selector Hmflash mode Using the Flash Flash ModesFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingAvailable Flash Modes 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 set Press the multi selector Ip macro mode Using Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode icon F is displayed Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation Value Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure Default Settings A43 Off On2 UA43 A44 Off2 A45 OA46 A53 A55 A56 A57 A40 Off Off2 BA40 CA40 A41 ZA41 A42A42 Off Off2 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image ModeImage Mode Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions A37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled Continuous Setting DescriptionA38 Is disabled Blink warning Continuous Camera detects more than one face, the double Face DetectionFocused on, and single borders around the others Scene auto selector, Portrait Face Detection Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Skin Softening Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus LockPosition the subject at the center of the frame Page Some of the features available when playing back images Playback Features Press the cbutton in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode Switching Between Playback ModesSelecting 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 ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software When using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Transfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate 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 modePress 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 MenuSetting is mVGA 640×480 Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720 Adjusting the Volume Press the cplayback button to enter playback modeMovie Playback Operation during Movie Playback Movie Playback Deleting a Movie FilePage General Camera Setup Auto info Setup Menu Setup Menu Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by Video modeTo check the image. The default setting is Off Fi card. The default setting is Disable E17 E10E18 E24 Use a tripod for the best results Using Panorama AssistTake the next picture Using Panorama Assist Press the kbutton when shooting is completeRIndicator Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Favorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums Removing Images from Albums Favorite Pictures ModeViewing Images in an Album 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 images Auto 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 Date Editing Functions Editing Images Still ImagesE10 Miniature effect , and Painting Editing Images Still Images E11Restrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited Images Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationButton Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button E13 Preview the result of the effects PFilter 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 kbutton Check the results, and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing Image SizeChoose Yes and press the kbutton E15 Enlarge 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 kbutton Turn 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 camera E18 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Images Take pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCamera is automatically turned on E19 Choose Paper size and press the k button Printing Images One by OneChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton E20 E21 Printing Multiple ImagesPrinting begins Kbutton to return to the print menu E22 Dpof printing E23Paper Size E24 Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode Preset ManualChoose 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 SelectorContinuous E26 E27 ISO ISO SensitivityE28 Color Options On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor optionsE29 Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome E30 AF Area Mode E31 E32 Using Subject TrackingRegister a subject Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE33 Choose how the camera focuses Enable skin softening Smile TimerSmart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Blink Proof On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proofE35 Smart Portrait Menu Playback Menu Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint orderAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order E36 Playback Menu E37 E38 Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE39 Use the multi selector to choose Start BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart E41 Press the c button playback mode Md button M d ProtectProtect Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image Selecting ImagesPress the kbutton to finalize selection E42 E43 Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate imageFRotate Image Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos E44 E45 Deleting Voice Memos HCopy 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 E46 Movie Options Movie MenuE47 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 moviesWind Noise Reduction E48 E49 Welcome Screen Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone Time Zone and DateChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton E50 E51 Press KPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone Time Zones E52 Photo Info Monitor SettingsE53 Set the options below Info E54As in Auto info E55 Print Date Imprinting Date and TimePrint Date and Print Order Press the d button Mztab MPrint date E56 Electronic VRElectronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to Single Motion Detection When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject trackingE57 Press the d button Mztab MMotion detection AF Assist Enable or disable digital zoomDigital Zoom E58 When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function Sound SettingsAuto Off Settings Auto Off Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting a Memory Card E60 Press the d button Mztab MVideo mode Video ModeLanguage E61 Charge by Computer Using power supplied by the computerE62 Press the d button Mztab MCharge by computer Charge Lamp E63 Blink Warning Off default setting Blink warning is not enabledE64 Press the d button Mztab MBlink warning E65 Operating the Blink Warning Screen Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi communication indicatorE66 Supported Eye-Fi Cards E67 Reset All E68 Setup MenuSmart Portrait Menu Movie Menu E69 Firmware VersionOthers View the current camera firmware version Dscn 0001 .JPG Image/Sound File and Folder NamesE70 E71 Optional Accessories E72 Error Messages L4608×2592 Error MessagesE73 E74 E75 E76 Troubleshooting SpecificationsIndex F17 Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC Adapter Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting Hide info is selected for Photo info Troubleshooting Shooting Selector or Close-up scene modeElectronically Controlled Cameras F10 Flash F11Red-eye reduction Use e Skin softening for Glamour F12 Playback F13 Nikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera SpecificationsF14 F15 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F17 Supported Standards F18 SymbolsIndex Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m F19 F20 Sscn E70 F21 F22 Page YP2B0111