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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
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...the event of children Particular care should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of the camera or Charging AC adapter could result in injury. Continued operation could ... will read them. Repairs should be taken to prevent infants from the camera or Charging AC adapter, unplug the Charging AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Keep these safety instructions where all those ...
...the event of children Particular care should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of the camera or Charging AC adapter could result in injury. Continued operation could ... will read them. Repairs should be taken to prevent infants from the camera or Charging AC adapter, unplug the Charging AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Keep these safety instructions where all those ...
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For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down ...
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down ...
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... Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Playing CDROMs on audio CD equipment. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this device should be played back ...For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using the flash Using the flash close to your...
... Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Playing CDROMs on audio CD equipment. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this device should be played back ...For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using the flash Using the flash close to your...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The A (Shooting Mode) Button...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button......, 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...
Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The A (Shooting Mode) Button...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button......, 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...
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... White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...39 C Continuous ...41 E ISO Sensitivity...42 F Color Options...43 G AF Area Mode...44 I Autofocus Mode ...48 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 49 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 50 Selecting a Scene Mode...50 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by... the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...51 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 53 Shooting for a Panorama...60 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart ...
... White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...39 C Continuous ...41 E ISO Sensitivity...42 F Color Options...43 G AF Area Mode...44 I Autofocus Mode ...48 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 49 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 50 Selecting a Scene Mode...50 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by... the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...51 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 53 Shooting for a Panorama...60 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart ...
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...to a TV ...111 Connecting to a Computer...112 Before Connecting the Camera...112 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 113 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 117 Connecting to a Printer...119 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...120 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...121 ...Printing Multiple Pictures ...122 Basic Camera Setup ...125 Setup Menu...125 a Menus ...127 c Welcome Screen...128 d Date...129 e...
...to a TV ...111 Connecting to a Computer...112 Before Connecting the Camera...112 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 113 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 117 Connecting to a Printer...119 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...120 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...121 ...Printing Multiple Pictures ...122 Basic Camera Setup ...125 Setup Menu...125 a Menus ...127 c Welcome Screen...128 d Date...129 e...
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.../ m Format Card...138 n Language ...139 o Video Mode ...139 V Charge by Computer ...140 d Blink Warning...141 p Reset All...143 r Firmware Version ...145 Caring for the Camera...146 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 146 Cleaning ...148 Storage ...148 Technical Notes and Index...149 Optional Accessories ...149 Approved Memory Cards ...150 Image/Sound File and...
.../ m Format Card...138 n Language ...139 o Video Mode ...139 V Charge by Computer ...140 d Blink Warning...141 p Reset All...143 r Firmware Version ...145 Caring for the Camera...146 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 146 Cleaning ...148 Storage ...148 Technical Notes and Index...149 Optional Accessories ...149 Approved Memory Cards ...150 Image/Sound File and...
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... marks tips, additional D information that more clearly shown. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you enjoy taking pictures with this camera can be stored in this manual, images are used: This icon marks cautions, B information that should be read before use... • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera. This icon marks notes, information C that monitor indicators can be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. C Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with your...
... marks tips, additional D information that more clearly shown. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you enjoy taking pictures with this camera can be stored in this manual, images are used: This icon marks cautions, B information that should be read before use... • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera. This icon marks notes, information C that monitor indicators can be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. C Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with your...
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... that the information in these sites to keep up-to-date with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry...
... that the information in these sites to keep up-to-date with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry...
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...be provided for business use this product for the Select an image option in a foreign country is governed by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be taken to avoid injury or damage to infringe copyright laws. Care should be punishable by law. • Items ... device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of making illegal copies or to property when physically destroying...
...be provided for business use this product for the Select an image option in a foreign country is governed by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be taken to avoid injury or damage to infringe copyright laws. Care should be punishable by law. • Items ... device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of making illegal copies or to property when physically destroying...
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 34 56 Introduction 9 Lens cover closed 87 1 Shutter-release button 26 Zoom control 25 f: wide 25 2 g: tele 25 h: thumbnail playback 69 i: playback zoom 72 j: help 11 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 17, 22, 137 4 Built-in flash 30 5 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 136 6 Lens 148, 163 7 Built-in microphone 95, 106 8 Lens cover 146 9 Eyelet for camera strap 11 4
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 34 56 Introduction 9 Lens cover closed 87 1 Shutter-release button 26 Zoom control 25 f: wide 25 2 g: tele 25 h: thumbnail playback 69 i: playback zoom 72 j: help 11 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 17, 22, 137 4 Built-in flash 30 5 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 136 6 Lens 148, 163 7 Built-in microphone 95, 106 8 Lens cover 146 9 Eyelet for camera strap 11 4
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Introduction Opening the connector cover Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Charge lamp 15, 117 Flash lamp 31 2 A (shooting mode) button 8, 35 3 c (playback) button 8, 28, 73 4 Multi selector 9 5 k (apply ...
Introduction Opening the connector cover Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Charge lamp 15, 117 Flash lamp 31 2 A (shooting mode) button 8, 35 3 c (playback) button 8, 28, 73 4 Multi selector 9 5 k (apply ...
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... 26 Smile timer 62, 64 13 Movie options 108 27 Blink proof icon 64 14 Image mode 37 28 Color options 43 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current...
... 26 Smile timer 62, 64 13 Movie options 108 27 Blink proof icon 64 14 Image mode 37 28 Color options 43 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current...
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... 75 Category icon in auto sort mode1 80 6 Battery level indicator 22 7 Movie options2 108 8 Image mode2 37 a Current frame number/ 9 total number of the Camera Introduction Playback 18 17 16 5 1 23 4 15/05/2010 12:00 6 20 9 9 9 9 . Parts of frames 28 b Movie length 110 10 Internal memory indicator 28 11...
... 75 Category icon in auto sort mode1 80 6 Battery level indicator 22 7 Movie options2 108 8 Image mode2 37 a Current frame number/ 9 total number of the Camera Introduction Playback 18 17 16 5 1 23 4 15/05/2010 12:00 6 20 9 9 9 9 . Parts of frames 28 b Movie length 110 10 Internal memory indicator 28 11...
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Introduction Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to turn the camera on in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 73). • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35). The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode. 8
Introduction Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to turn the camera on in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 73). • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35). The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode. 8
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... of the way down. Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is held in this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to take a picture, press the shutter-release button the ...rest of the currently selected menu option. To release the shutter and take picture Attaching the Camera Strap 11 Exit Back The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure,...
... of the way down. Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is held in this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to take a picture, press the shutter-release button the ...rest of the currently selected menu option. To release the shutter and take picture Attaching the Camera Strap 11 Exit Back The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure,...
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B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Confirm that the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. When the battery is inserted (2). Use ... the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery. First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is in place.
B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Confirm that the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. When the battery is inserted (2). Use ... the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery. First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is in place.
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... it at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before returning it to storage. 13 The battery can then be sure that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when...
... it at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before returning it to storage. 13 The battery can then be sure that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when...
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...AC Adapter EH-68P. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in which the camera was purchased in other countries, and a plug adapter is properly oriented. For Customers in Argentina If the camera was purchased. If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on... to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that the camera connector is not included. First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the...
...AC Adapter EH-68P. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in which the camera was purchased in other countries, and a plug adapter is properly oriented. For Customers in Argentina If the camera was purchased. If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on... to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that the camera connector is not included. First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the...
