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Nikon S3200 manual

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsOther Information SymbolAbout This Manual IiiBefore Taking Important Images Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningDisposing of Data Storage Devices About the ManualsNever place the strap around the neck An infant or child Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with careVii 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 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 Monitor Shooting ModePlayback Mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting modeBasic Operations Move cursor up Using the Multi SelectorMenu Screen Basic OperationsIf Tabs are not Displayed Using Menus the dButtonSelecting Items Switching Between TabsWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Attaching the Camera StrapPage Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Charge lamp Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryPrepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Keep the camera turned offCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SupplyUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory CardPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsPress the power switch to turn on the camera Turn the Camera OnNumber of Exposures Remaining Flashes Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Turn the Camera OnFor information about Daylight Saving Time, see Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Multi selectorImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving TimePress the multi selector H or Select a Shooting ModeTo choose a shooting mode Press the AbuttonSelect a Shooting Mode Features That Are Available in Each Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steadily in both handsDigital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a PictureFocus, the focus area that is selected glows green Focus and ShootAF-assist Illuminator and Flash When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusViewing Images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to select an image to displayPlay Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar DisplayDelete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting ModeOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Unwanted ImagesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeAuto Mode A auto mode, the following options can be changed4608×3456 AAuto Mode Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySepia , and Cyanotype A44 A45 A46 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging Scene Mode Settings Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help DisplayScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode and FeaturesENight portrait Camera focuses at the center of the frameHSunset IDusk/dawnJNight 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 settingsFlash mode a Self-timer a Effects can be applied to images during shootingFollowing six effects are available Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSet Smile timer A51 to Off Press the a button and select other shooting modeStop shooting Releasing the Shutter Manually Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode Self-timer LampChanging Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Menu OptionsSmart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Functions AAuto Scene Special Smart Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFunctions Available for Each Shooting Mode Flash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensationEffective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Frame the subject and take a pictureFlash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesRed-eye Reduction Focus and exposure will be set Using the Self-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way downMacro mode icon F is displayed Using Macro ModePress the multi selector Ip macro mode Macro Mode SettingExposure Compensation Value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Press the shutter-release button to take a pictureFlash Self-timer Macro Exposure Default SettingsA53 A55 A56 A57 A40 Off Off2 BA40 CA40 A41 ZA41 A42 A42 Off Off2A43 Off On2 UA43 A44 Off2 A45 OA46 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image ModeChanging the Image Size Image Mode Image ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsBlink warning Continuous Setting DescriptionA37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled Continuous A38 Is disabledScene auto selector, Portrait Face DetectionCamera detects more than one face, the double Focused on, and single borders around the othersFace Detection Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face DetectionSkin Softening Focus Lock Position the subject at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button halfway Page Some of the features available when playing back images Playback FeaturesAvailable Playback Modes Switching Between Playback ModesPress the cbutton in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackMiniature effect, and Painting Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating SystemsFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNXChoose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the ComputerStart ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connectionPlayback mode, press the k button to play a movie Recording and Playing Back MoviesPress the bemovie-record button again to end recording Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting modeRecording Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recordingRecording Movies Recording MoviesFunctions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Recording TimeSelecting nHD 720p 1280×720 Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuFollowing options can be adjusted Setting is mVGA 640×480Operation during Movie Playback Press the cplayback button to enter playback modeAdjusting the Volume Movie PlaybackMovie Playback Deleting a Movie FilePage General Camera Setup Auto info Setup MenuSetup Menu Fi card. The default setting is Disable Video modeAdapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by To check the image. The default setting is OffE24 E10E17 E18Using Panorama Assist Take the next pictureUse a tripod for the best results Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completeUsing Panorama Assist RIndicatorFavorite 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 Press the k button to play back the images Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories Use the multi selector to select a category and thenAuto Sort Mode Date List by Date ModeSelect a date with the multi selector, and press the k Button to play back images captured on the selectedMiniature effect , and Painting Editing Images Still ImagesEditing Functions E10Original and Edited Images E11Editing Images Still Images Restrictions on Image EditingUse the multi selector to select OK and press Button KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationLighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ButtonE13 Preview the result of the effectsType of the effects and press the kbutton Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the multi selector Hor Ito selectE15 GSmall Picture Reducing Image SizeCheck the results, and press the kbutton Choose Yes and press the kbuttonUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyEnlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy composition Press the dbuttonHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channelTake pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE18 Printing ImagesE19 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned onE20 Printing Images One by OneChoose Paper size and press the k button Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonPrinting Multiple Images Printing beginsE21 Kbutton to return to the print menu E22E23 Paper SizeDpof printing Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode White Balance Adjusting HueE24 Press the kbutton to measure a new white balance value Preset ManualShooting Menu for a Auto Mode Choose MeasureE26 Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot SelectorImage mode is set to P4608×3456 ContinuousE27 ISO Sensitivity E28ISO Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor optionsColor Options E29E30 AF Area ModeE31 Using Subject Tracking Register a subjectE32 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E33Skin Softening Smile TimerEnable skin softening Smart Portrait MenuSmart Portrait Menu On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proofBlink Proof E35E36 Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint orderPlayback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderPlayback Menu E37E38 Favorite pictures mode Auto sort modeCanceling Existing Print Order E39Print Date Choose End or Restart BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show beginsPress the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect ProtectE41 E42 Selecting ImagesPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image Press the kbutton to finalize selectionPress the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image FRotate ImageE43 E44 EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosE45 Deleting Voice MemosE46 Press the c button playback mode Md button M hCopyHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k buttonOn the shooting screen M dbutton MD tab M Movie options Movie MenuMovie Options E47E48 Select the autofocus method used when recording moviesSelect whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies Wind Noise ReductionE49 Welcome ScreenE50 Time Zone and DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbuttonPress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zoneE51 Time Zones E52Set the options below Monitor SettingsPhoto Info E53E54 As in Auto infoInfo Press the d button Mztab MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE55 Print Date and Print OrderContinuous is set to Single Electronic VRE56 Electronic Vibration ReductionPress the d button Mztab MMotion detection When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject trackingMotion Detection E57E58 Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist Digital ZoomAuto Off Sound SettingsWhen the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function Auto Off SettingsE60 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory CardE61 Video ModePress the d button Mztab MVideo mode LanguagePress the d button Mztab MCharge by computer Using power supplied by the computerCharge by Computer E62Charge Lamp E63Press the d button Mztab MBlink warning Off default setting Blink warning is not enabledBlink Warning E64E65 Operating the Blink Warning ScreenSupported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi communication indicatorEye-Fi Upload E66E67 Reset AllMovie Menu Setup MenuE68 Smart Portrait MenuView the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE69 OthersImage/Sound File and Folder Names E70Dscn 0001 .JPG E71 Optional AccessoriesE72 Error MessagesError Messages E73L4608×2592 E74 E75 E76 F17 SpecificationsTroubleshooting IndexCamera Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC AdapterCleaning StorageDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Display, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingHide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode Electronically Controlled CamerasShooting F10 Use e Skin softening for Glamour F11Flash Red-eye reductionF12 PlaybackF13 Specifications F14Nikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera F15 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications SpecificationsF17 Supported StandardsSymbols IndexF18 Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m F19F20 Sscn E70 F21F22 Page YP2B0111