Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to take.

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Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Other Information SymbolAbout This Manual Iii Before Taking Important Images Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 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 malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care 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 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 Mode Playback Mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting modeBasic Operations Move cursor up Using the Multi SelectorMenu Screen Basic Operations If Tabs are not Displayed Using Menus the dButton Selecting 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-EL19 Removing 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 off Charging 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 Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Press 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 On For information about Daylight Saving Time, see Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress 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 SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Press the multi selector H or Select a Shooting ModeTo choose a shooting mode Press the Abutton Select 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 hands Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital 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 CameraFocus and Shoot Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Viewing Images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to select an image to display Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback 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 ImagesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto Mode Auto 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 Display Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode and Features ENight portrait Camera focuses at the center of the frame HSunset IDusk/dawnJNight 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 shootingFollowing 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 modeStop shooting Releasing the Shutter Manually Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode Self-timer Lamp Changing 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 compensation Effective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Frame the subject and take a picture Flash 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 down Macro mode icon F is displayed Using Macro ModePress the multi selector Ip macro mode Macro Mode Setting Exposure Compensation Value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress 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 Off2A43 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 ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Blink warning Continuous Setting DescriptionA37 Selected, Blink warning is disabled Continuous A38 Is disabled Scene auto selector, Portrait Face DetectionCamera 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 framePress the shutter-release button halfway Page Some of the features available when playing back images Playback Features Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback ModesPress 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 ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove 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 CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer 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 modeRecording 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 MenuFollowing options can be adjusted Setting is mVGA 640×480 Operation during Movie Playback Press the cplayback button to enter playback modeAdjusting the Volume Movie Playback Movie Playback Deleting a Movie FilePage General Camera Setup Auto info Setup Menu Setup Menu Fi card. The default setting is Disable Video modeAdapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by To check the image. The default setting is Off E24 E10E17 E18 Using 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 RIndicator 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 Press the k button to play back the images Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories Use the multi selector to select a category and then Auto 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 selected Miniature effect , and Painting Editing Images Still ImagesEditing Functions E10 Original and Edited Images E11Editing Images Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationLighting 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 kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the multi selector Hor Ito select E15 GSmall Picture Reducing Image SizeCheck 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 CopyEnlarge 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 TVTurn 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 PrintE18 Printing Images E19 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on E20 Printing Images One by OneChoose Paper size and press the k button Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple Images Printing beginsE21 Kbutton to return to the print menu E22 E23 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 Measure E26 Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot SelectorImage mode is set to P4608×3456 Continuous E27 ISO Sensitivity E28ISO Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor optionsColor Options E29 E30 AF Area Mode E31 Using Subject Tracking Register a subjectE32 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E33 Skin Softening Smile TimerEnable skin softening Smart Portrait Menu Smart Portrait Menu On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proofBlink Proof E35 E36 Press the c button playback mode Md button M aPrint orderPlayback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback Menu E37 E38 Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode Canceling Existing Print Order E39Print Date Choose End or Restart BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show begins Press 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 selection Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image FRotate ImageE43 E44 EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E45 Deleting Voice Memos E46 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 button On the shooting screen M dbutton MD tab M Movie options Movie MenuMovie Options E47 E48 Select the autofocus method used when recording moviesSelect whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies Wind Noise Reduction E49 Welcome Screen E50 Time Zone and DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Press K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zoneE51 Time Zones E52 Set the options below Monitor SettingsPhoto Info E53 E54 As in Auto infoInfo Press the d button Mztab MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE55 Print Date and Print Order Continuous is set to Single Electronic VRE56 Electronic Vibration Reduction Press the d button Mztab MMotion detection When AF area mode E30 is set to Subject trackingMotion Detection E57 E58 Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom Auto Off Sound SettingsWhen the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function Auto Off Settings E60 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card E61 Video ModePress the d button Mztab MVideo mode Language Press the d button Mztab MCharge by computer Using power supplied by the computerCharge by Computer E62 Charge Lamp E63 Press the d button Mztab MBlink warning Off default setting Blink warning is not enabledBlink Warning E64 E65 Operating the Blink Warning Screen Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi communication indicatorEye-Fi Upload E66 E67 Reset All Movie Menu Setup MenuE68 Smart Portrait Menu View the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE69 Others Image/Sound File and Folder Names E70Dscn 0001 .JPG E71 Optional Accessories E72 Error Messages Error Messages E73L4608×2592 E74 E75 E76 F17 SpecificationsTroubleshooting Index Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC Adapter Cleaning StorageDo 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 CamerasShooting F10 Use e Skin softening for Glamour F11Flash Red-eye reduction F12 Playback F13 Specifications F14Nikon Coolpix S3200 Digital Camera F15 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications Specifications F17 Supported Standards Symbols IndexF18 Filter effects 71, E14 Fireworks show m F19 F20 Sscn E70 F21 F22 Page YP2B0111

Nikon S3200 manual Shooting Features

Models: S3200

Shooting Features