Reference Manual
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About This Manual
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Before Taking Important Images
Information and Precautions
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Life-Long Learning
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
About the Manuals
Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
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Observe caution when handling the battery
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Interface Cables
Modifications
Following apply only to users in European countries
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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
Move cursor up
Using the Multi Selector
Menu Screen
Basic Operations
If Tabs are not Displayed
Using Menus the dButton
Selecting Items
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Charge lamp
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Keep the camera turned off
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Supply
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Formatting a Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Flashes
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the Camera On
For information about Daylight Saving Time, see
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Multi selector
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Press the multi selector H or
Select a Shooting Mode
To choose a shooting mode
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Frame the picture
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Focus, the focus area that is selected glows green
Focus and Shoot
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Viewing Images
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Play Back Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display
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
A44 A45 A46
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display
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
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Self-timer Lamp
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Menu Options
Smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed
Functions AAuto Scene Special Smart
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
Flash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensation
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Frame the subject and take a picture
Flash Mode Setting
Available Flash Modes
Red-eye Reduction
Focus and exposure will be set
Using the Self-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Using Macro Mode
Press the multi selector Ip macro mode
Macro Mode Setting
Exposure Compensation Value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
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
Blink warning Continuous
Setting Description
A37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled Continuous
A38 Is disabled
Scene auto selector, Portrait
Face Detection
Camera detects more than one face, the double
Focused on, and single borders around the others
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
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
Press the cbutton in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Miniature effect, and Painting
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer
Windows
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode
Recording Movies
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time
Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720
Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu
Following options can be adjusted
Setting is mVGA 640×480
Operation during Movie Playback
Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Adjusting the Volume
Movie Playback
Movie Playback
Deleting a Movie File
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General Camera Setup
Auto info
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Fi card. The default setting is Disable
Video mode
Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by
To check the image. The default setting is Off
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E10
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E18
Using Panorama Assist
Take the next picture
Use a tripod for the best results
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
Using Panorama Assist
RIndicator
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
Press the k button to play back the images
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Use the multi selector to select a category and then
Auto Sort Mode
Date
List by Date Mode
Select a date with the multi selector, and press the k
Button to play back images captured on the selected
Miniature effect , and Painting
Editing Images Still Images
Editing Functions
E10
Original and Edited Images
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Editing Images Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Button
E13
Preview the result of the effects
Type of the effects and press the kbutton
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select
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GSmall Picture Reducing Image Size
Check the results, and press the kbutton
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Enlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy composition
Press the dbutton
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Images
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
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Printing Images One by One
Choose Paper size and press the k button
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
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Kbutton to return to the print menu
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E23
Paper Size
Dpof printing
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
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Press the kbutton to measure a new white balance value
Preset Manual
Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode
Choose Measure
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Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot Selector
Image mode is set to P4608×3456
Continuous
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ISO Sensitivity
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ISO
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor options
Color Options
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E30
AF Area Mode
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Using Subject Tracking
Register a subject
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Choose how the camera focuses
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Skin Softening
Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proof
Blink Proof
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E36
Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint order
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
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E38
Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode
Canceling Existing Print Order
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Print Date
Choose End or Restart
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start
Slide show begins
Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect
Protect
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E42
Selecting Images
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image
Press the kbutton to finalize selection
Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image
FRotate Image
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E44
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
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Press the c button playback mode Md button M hCopy
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
On the shooting screen M dbutton MD tab M Movie options
Movie Menu
Movie Options
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E48
Select the autofocus method used when recording movies
Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies
Wind Noise Reduction
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Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
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Time Zones
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Set the options below
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
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E54
As in Auto info
Info
Press the d button Mztab MPrint date
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Print Date and Print Order
Continuous is set to Single
Electronic VR
E56
Electronic Vibration Reduction
Press the d button Mztab MMotion detection
When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject tracking
Motion Detection
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E58
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Auto Off
Sound Settings
When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function
Auto Off Settings
E60
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
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Video Mode
Press the d button Mztab MVideo mode
Language
Press the d button Mztab MCharge by computer
Using power supplied by the computer
Charge by Computer
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Charge Lamp
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Press the d button Mztab MBlink warning
Off default setting Blink warning is not enabled
Blink Warning
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E65
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Eye-Fi communication indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
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E67
Reset All
Movie Menu
Setup Menu
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Smart Portrait Menu
View the current camera firmware version
Firmware Version
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Others
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
E76
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Specifications
Troubleshooting
Index
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
F10
Use e Skin softening for Glamour
F11
Flash
Red-eye reduction
F12
Playback
F13
Specifications
F14
Nikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera
F15
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Specifications
Specifications
F17
Supported Standards
Symbols
Index
F18
Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m
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F20
Sscn E70
F21
F22
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