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...13 Charging the Battery ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures 28 Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode 28 Deleting Pictures...28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 32 Macro Mode...
...13 Charging the Battery ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures 28 Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode 28 Deleting Pictures...28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 32 Macro Mode...
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... monitor indicators can be removed before use, and keep it where all new pictures will be stored on removable memory cards. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera. This manual was written to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations...
... monitor indicators can be removed before use, and keep it where all new pictures will be stored on removable memory cards. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera. This manual was written to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations...
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... k button. Be sure to make copies of data or in the "lock" position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from the memory card, or during formatting, while data is being written to the camera or memory card: - B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are inserted into the COOLPIX S3000 (A 138). Take out the battery or memory card - Failure to observe this switch is in damage to or deleted from , the memory card. When formatting the memory card, use this camera to keep before use...
... k button. Be sure to make copies of data or in the "lock" position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from the memory card, or during formatting, while data is being written to the camera or memory card: - B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are inserted into the COOLPIX S3000 (A 138). Take out the battery or memory card - Failure to observe this switch is in damage to or deleted from , the memory card. When formatting the memory card, use this camera to keep before use...
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...is set to shooting conditions. Motion detection icon The effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them. 23 Power switch, the shutter-release button, or A button D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted and the self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and the exposure compensation (A 34) can be pronounced. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. 11 Internal memory indicator Indicates that images...
...is set to shooting conditions. Motion detection icon The effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them. 23 Power switch, the shutter-release button, or A button D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted and the self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and the exposure compensation (A 34) can be pronounced. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. 11 Internal memory indicator Indicates that images...
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.... • Blinks: Flash charging. The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is selected. in pictures. If the camera detects "red eye" while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will turn off, and remain off , and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is stored in all situations. • In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may appear as dim lighting. B Note on the Flash When using the flash, reflections from...
.... • Blinks: Flash charging. The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is selected. in pictures. If the camera detects "red eye" while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will turn off, and remain off , and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is stored in all situations. • In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may appear as dim lighting. B Note on the Flash When using the flash, reflections from...
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Self-timer If a setting is counting down . The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 Focus and exposure will be set to prevent camera shake The mode selected for reducing the effects of the way down . Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press...
Self-timer If a setting is counting down . The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 Focus and exposure will be set to prevent camera shake The mode selected for reducing the effects of the way down . Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press...
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... Playback: A (Auto) Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). The macro mode icon (F) is turned on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. The camera can focus at which the camera can focus on . Macro mode 3 Rotate the zoom control to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note that the flash may be heard. C Autofocus When using other shooting modes...
... Playback: A (Auto) Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). The macro mode icon (F) is turned on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. The camera can focus at which the camera can focus on . Macro mode 3 Rotate the zoom control to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note that the flash may be heard. C Autofocus When using other shooting modes...
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... lighting. e Fluorescent Use under incandescent lighting. The effects of the light source. Although the default setting, Auto, can mimic this setting cannot be enabled. f Cloudy Use when taking pictures under most situations. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance More on White Balance • There may be functions with which this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. See "Preset Manual" for the current setting is able to adapt to changes...
... lighting. e Fluorescent Use under incandescent lighting. The effects of the light source. Although the default setting, Auto, can mimic this setting cannot be enabled. f Cloudy Use when taking pictures under most situations. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance More on White Balance • There may be functions with which this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. See "Preset Manual" for the current setting is able to adapt to changes...
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... sharpest picture in other than Single, the indicator for more information. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in the series is taken each series. The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white balance...
... sharpest picture in other than Single, the indicator for more information. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in the series is taken each series. The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white balance...
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...), the print set marking is applied, the message Memory contains no images." will be copied. All images: Copy all pictures. D More Information See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 151) for copying, voice memos are attached to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be displayed. Playback Option: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy More on Playback Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the...
...), the print set marking is applied, the message Memory contains no images." will be copied. All images: Copy all pictures. D More Information See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 151) for copying, voice memos are attached to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be displayed. Playback Option: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy More on Playback Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the...
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... separately) is used, COOLPIX S3000 can be installed using power supplied by computer option in operation malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory card. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with other make or model of AC adapter as commercial USB chargers from an electrical outlet. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7 (Home...
... separately) is used, COOLPIX S3000 can be installed using power supplied by computer option in operation malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory card. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with other make or model of AC adapter as commercial USB chargers from an electrical outlet. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7 (Home...
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... images will be deleted! Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings (A 78) to the default setting (displayed as number). • Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use this option to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time 138 they are inserted into the COOLPIX S3000. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove...
... images will be deleted! Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings (A 78) to the default setting (displayed as number). • Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use this option to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time 138 they are inserted into the COOLPIX S3000. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove...
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... error USB cable disconnected during data transfer to create or edit this file. - Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on this camera. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to - Problem File not created with this camera. printing.* PR Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in same time zone as home. - 129 Lens error Q Lens error. Error Messages Display N File contains no image data. PR Printer error: check printer status. printing.* Technical Notes and Index 155 Solution File cannot be viewed...
... error USB cable disconnected during data transfer to create or edit this file. - Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on this camera. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to - Problem File not created with this camera. printing.* PR Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in same time zone as home. - 129 Lens error Q Lens error. Error Messages Display N File contains no image data. PR Printer error: check printer status. printing.* Technical Notes and Index 155 Solution File cannot be viewed...
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... mode for Photo info. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution A Monitor is blank. • Camera is off if the USB cable 113, connecting it to a computer or printer is set are dated "00/00/0000 00:00" or "01/01/2010 00:00" respectively. Reconnect the USB cable. 120 Date and time of common problems below before clock is 115, disconnected. Camera clock has not been set " indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. Set...
... mode for Photo info. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution A Monitor is blank. • Camera is off if the USB cable 113, connecting it to a computer or printer is set are dated "00/00/0000 00:00" or "01/01/2010 00:00" respectively. Reconnect the USB cable. 120 Date and time of common problems below before clock is 115, disconnected. Camera clock has not been set " indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. Set...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Date not appearing on again. Clock battery is in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. The camera may be turned off , remove and replace the battery, then turn off . • Charging stops if the computer enters sleep mode while the battery is caused by a strong external static charge. In the event of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Date not appearing on again. Clock battery is in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. The camera may be turned off , remove and replace the battery, then turn off . • Charging stops if the computer enters sleep mode while the battery is caused by a strong external static charge. In the event of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at...
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.... Cause/Solution A • The intended subject is one with which the flash does 53 not function is selected. • On is 49 enabled. Optical zoom cannot be applied while recording movies). • When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of light or partial discoloration are blurred. Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus. Digital zoom is not...
.... Cause/Solution A • The intended subject is one with which the flash does 53 not function is selected. • On is 49 enabled. Optical zoom cannot be applied while recording movies). • When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of light or partial discoloration are blurred. Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus. Digital zoom is not...
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... playback menu for AF assist in setup menu. White balance does not match light source. 39 Shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is selected. 53-59, 136 Pictures appear smeared. Adjust exposure compensation. Noise can be reduced by red-eye. high as the subject is backlit. When taking pictures with V (auto with redeye reduction) or fill flash with red-eye reduction). Lens is selected for 102 pictures containing more than three faces. Use...
... playback menu for AF assist in setup menu. White balance does not match light source. 39 Shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is selected. 53-59, 136 Pictures appear smeared. Adjust exposure compensation. Noise can be reduced by red-eye. high as the subject is backlit. When taking pictures with V (auto with redeye reduction) or fill flash with red-eye reduction). Lens is selected for 102 pictures containing more than three faces. Use...
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... movies. 110 • These options cannot be used with red-eye reduction) • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 31 31 53, 54, 64 Playback Problem Cause/Solution A File cannot be played album not displayed in on picture. Album icon restored to default settings, or pictures added to Data in the memory card may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation...
... movies. 110 • These options cannot be used with red-eye reduction) • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 31 31 53, 54, 64 Playback Problem Cause/Solution A File cannot be played album not displayed in on picture. Album icon restored to default settings, or pictures added to Data in the memory card may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation...
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... displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3000 and pictures copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures recorded in internal memory or on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in the setup menu. With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is not set to start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. 17 • Battery is exhausted. 22 • USB cable is not properly connected...
... displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3000 and pictures copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures recorded in internal memory or on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in the setup menu. With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is not set to start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. 17 • Battery is exhausted. 22 • USB cable is not properly connected...
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... Power switch 4, 22 Power-on lamp 4, 22 Preset manual 40 Print 87, 121, 122 Print set 87 Print Set (Date) 88 Printer 119 Protect 94 Q Quick retouch 100 R Rechargeable battery 149 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12 Recording movies 106 Red-eye reduction 30, 31 Reset all 143 Rotate image 94 RSCN 151 S Scene auto selector x 51 Scene mode 50, 53 Self-timer 32 Self-timer lamp 4, 32 Sepia 43 Setup menu 125 Shooting 22, 24, 26 Shooting menu 36 Shutter sound 137 Shutter speed 26 Shutter-release button...
... Power switch 4, 22 Power-on lamp 4, 22 Preset manual 40 Print 87, 121, 122 Print set 87 Print Set (Date) 88 Printer 119 Protect 94 Q Quick retouch 100 R Rechargeable battery 149 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12 Recording movies 106 Red-eye reduction 30, 31 Reset all 143 Rotate image 94 RSCN 151 S Scene auto selector x 51 Scene mode 50, 53 Self-timer 32 Self-timer lamp 4, 32 Sepia 43 Setup menu 125 Shooting 22, 24, 26 Shooting menu 36 Shutter sound 137 Shutter speed 26 Shutter-release button...
