Basic Operations, Shooting mode | Nikon S3200 guide

Basic Operations

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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.

While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A(shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.

•While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.

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•If you press the A (shooting mode) button while the shooting screen is displayed, the shooting mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes (A24).

•If you press the c (playback) button while the playback screen is displayed, the

playback mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (A70).

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Nikon S3200 manual Basic Operations, Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode, Shooting mode

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First Symbol About This ManualIii Other Information Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Images About the Manuals Disposing of Data Storage Devices Turn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child Observe caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Modifications Interface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Xii Xiii Xiv Camera features Parts of the CameraBasic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Shooting Mode Monitor Playback Mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting modeBasic Operations Using the Multi Selector Menu ScreenBasic Operations Move cursor up Using Menus the dButton If Tabs are not Displayed Switching Between Tabs When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesAttaching the Camera Strap Selecting ItemsPage Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69PKeep the camera turned off Charge lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SupplyUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Press the power switch to turn on the camera Turn the Camera OnNumber of Exposures Remaining Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On Flashes Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k buttonMulti selector For information about Daylight Saving Time, see Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Select a Shooting Mode To choose a shooting modePress the Abutton Press the multi selector H or Select a Shooting Mode Features That Are Available in Each Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Using a Tripod Frame a PictureHold the camera steadily in both hands Frame the picture Using the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Focus, the focus area that is selected glows green When the Subject Is Close to the Camera Focus and ShootSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Play Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing Images Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback ZoomImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Play Back Images Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Unwanted ImagesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode Settings Auto Mode A auto mode, the following options can be changed4608×3456 AAuto Mode Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySepia , and Cyanotype Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsDisplaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display A44 A45 A46 Scene Mode and Features Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Camera focuses at the center of the frame ENight portrait HSunset IDusk/dawnJNight landscape Flash mode Self-timer Exposure compensation Food Use when taking pictures of food MFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Press the multi selector J n to change auto release settings Single The camera takes one image at a time Flash mode a Self-timer a Effects can be applied to images during shootingFollowing six effects are available Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Set Smile timer A51 to Off Press the a button and select other shooting modeStop shooting Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeSelf-timer Lamp Releasing the Shutter Manually Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Menu OptionsSmart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Functions Available for Each Shooting ModeFlash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensation Functions AAuto Scene Special Smart Using the Flash Flash Modes Press the multi selector Hmflash modeFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesRed-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and exposure will be set Using Macro Mode Press the multi selector Ip macro modeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode icon F is displayed Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Press the kbutton to apply the compensation valuePress the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation Value Default Settings Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure A53 A55 A56 A57 A40 Off Off2 BA40 CA40 A41 ZA41 A42 A42 Off Off2A43 Off On2 UA43 A44 Off2 A45 OA46 Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Setting Description A37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled ContinuousA38 Is disabled Blink warning Continuous Face Detection Camera detects more than one face, the doubleFocused on, and single borders around the others Scene auto selector, Portrait Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Face Detection Skin Softening Focus Lock Position the subject at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button halfway Page Playback Features Some of the features available when playing back images Switching Between Playback Modes Press the cbutton in full-frame or thumbnail playback modeSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Miniature effect, and Painting Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Recording and Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording Movies Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time Functions Available with Movie Recording Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu Following options can be adjustedSetting is mVGA 640×480 Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720 Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode Adjusting the VolumeMovie Playback Operation during Movie Playback Deleting a Movie File Movie PlaybackPage General Camera Setup Setup Menu Auto info Setup Menu Video mode Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging byTo check the image. The default setting is Off Fi card. The default setting is Disable E10 E17E18 E24 Using Panorama Assist Take the next pictureUse a tripod for the best results Press the kbutton when shooting is complete Using Panorama AssistRIndicator Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to AlbumsFavorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Images in an AlbumRemoving Images from Albums Changing Icons Assigned to Albums Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode CategoriesUse the multi selector to select a category and then Press the k button to play back the images Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Select a date with the multi selector, and press the kButton to play back images captured on the selected Date Editing Images Still Images Editing FunctionsE10 Miniature effect , and Painting E11 Editing Images Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited Images KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastButton Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button Preview the result of the effects E13 Adjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsPress the multi selector Hor Ito select Type of the effects and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing Image Size Check the results, and press the kbuttonChoose Yes and press the kbutton E15 ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Enlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy compositionPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E18Printing Images Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera Turn on the printerCamera is automatically turned on E19 Printing Images One by One Choose Paper size and press the k buttonChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton E20 Printing Multiple Images Printing beginsE21 E22 Kbutton to return to the print menu E23 Paper SizeDpof printing Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode White Balance Adjusting HueE24 Preset Manual Shooting Menu for a Auto ModeChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure a new white balance value Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot Selector Image mode is set to P4608×3456Continuous E26 E27 ISO Sensitivity E28ISO On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor options Color OptionsE29 Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome AF Area Mode E30 E31 Using Subject Tracking Register a subjectE32 Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE33 Choose how the camera focuses Smile Timer Enable skin softeningSmart Portrait Menu Skin Softening On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proof Blink ProofE35 Smart Portrait Menu Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint order Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order E36 E37 Playback Menu Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode E38 Canceling Existing Print Order E39Print Date BSlide Show Use the multi selector to choose StartSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect ProtectE41 Selecting Images Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired imagePress the kbutton to finalize selection E42 Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image FRotate ImageE43 EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos E44 Deleting Voice Memos E45 Press the c button playback mode Md button M hCopy HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button E46 Movie Menu Movie OptionsE47 On the shooting screen M dbutton MD tab M Movie options Select the autofocus method used when recording movies Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording moviesWind Noise Reduction E48 Welcome Screen E49 Time Zone and Date Selecting Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton E50 Press K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zoneE51 E52 Time Zones Monitor Settings Photo InfoE53 Set the options below E54 As in Auto infoInfo Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E55Print Date and Print Order Press the d button Mztab MPrint date Electronic VR E56Electronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to Single When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject tracking Motion DetectionE57 Press the d button Mztab MMotion detection Enable or disable digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom E58 Sound Settings When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving FunctionAuto Off Settings Auto Off Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card E60 Video Mode Press the d button Mztab MVideo modeLanguage E61 Using power supplied by the computer Charge by ComputerE62 Press the d button Mztab MCharge by computer E63 Charge Lamp Off default setting Blink warning is not enabled Blink WarningE64 Press the d button Mztab MBlink warning Operating the Blink Warning Screen E65 Eye-Fi communication indicator Eye-Fi UploadE66 Supported Eye-Fi Cards Reset All E67 Setup Menu E68Smart Portrait Menu Movie Menu Firmware Version E69Others View the current camera firmware version Image/Sound File and Folder Names E70Dscn 0001 .JPG Optional Accessories E71 Error Messages E72 Error Messages E73L4608×2592 E74 E75 E76 Specifications TroubleshootingIndex F17 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning StorageDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting Hide info is selected for Photo info Selector or Close-up scene mode Electronically Controlled CamerasShooting F10 F11 FlashRed-eye reduction Use e Skin softening for Glamour Playback F12 F13 Specifications F14Nikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera F15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 SpecificationsSpecifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Supported Standards F17 Symbols IndexF18 F19 Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m F20 F21 Sscn E70 F22 Page YP2B0111