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En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. ቢ ባ Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. The ... and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective holders. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks...
D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. ቢ ባ Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of the SD Card Association. The ... and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective holders. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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... cautions, information that should be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will be read before using the camera. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be read before use to prevent damage to the pictures on removable ...cards. This icon marks notes, information that more information is inserted, all new pictures will apply only to the camera. If a memory card is available elsewhere in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. Technical Notes i This icon indicates that should be stored in this...
... cautions, information that should be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will be read before using the camera. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be read before use to prevent damage to the pictures on removable ...cards. This icon marks notes, information that more information is inserted, all new pictures will apply only to the camera. If a memory card is available elsewhere in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. Technical Notes i This icon indicates that should be stored in this...
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... the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Handle the camera strap with this Nikon product to observe these safety instructions where all those who use electronic equipment in the presence of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an...
... the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Handle the camera strap with this Nikon product to observe these safety instructions where all those who use electronic equipment in the presence of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an...
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Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery... jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for use in this device should you are using an AC adapter, be no charge remains. • Discontinue...when fully discharged. Do not fire the flash while it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Handle moving parts with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be...
Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery... jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for use in this device should you are using an AC adapter, be no charge remains. • Discontinue...when fully discharged. Do not fire the flash while it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Handle moving parts with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be...
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.... Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except...devices such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for the purpose of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to another person, erase ...
.... Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except...devices such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for the purpose of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to another person, erase ...
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... MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter 6 First Steps 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery 8 Inserting Memory Cards 10 Turning the Camera On 12 Basic Setup ...12 Basic Photography 14 Step 1-Select Mode 14 Step 2-Frame the Picture 15 Step 3-Focus and Shoot 16 Step 4-View the... Other Scenes ...28 Voice Recordings 33 Movies 36 Movie Mode...36 Recording Movies 38 Viewing Movies 40 More on Playback 41 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 41 Viewing Pictures on TV 45 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 46 Printing Pictures 50 vi
... MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter 6 First Steps 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery 8 Inserting Memory Cards 10 Turning the Camera On 12 Basic Setup ...12 Basic Photography 14 Step 1-Select Mode 14 Step 2-Frame the Picture 15 Step 3-Focus and Shoot 16 Step 4-View the... Other Scenes ...28 Voice Recordings 33 Movies 36 Movie Mode...36 Recording Movies 38 Viewing Movies 40 More on Playback 41 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 41 Viewing Pictures on TV 45 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 46 Printing Pictures 50 vi
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... 79 Language...80 Interface ...80 AF Assist ...80 Reset all ...80 Menus ...81 Firmware Version 81 Technical Notes 82 Optional Accessories 82 Caring for the Camera 83 Error Messages 86 Troubleshooting 89 Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint 92 Specifications 95 Index...98 vii
... 79 Language...80 Interface ...80 AF Assist ...80 Reset all ...80 Menus ...81 Firmware Version 81 Technical Notes 82 Optional Accessories 82 Caring for the Camera 83 Error Messages 86 Troubleshooting 89 Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint 92 Specifications 95 Index...98 vii
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... USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. *Holographic seal: Identifies this electronic circuitry. The use with normal operation of this device as an authentic Nikon product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered...
... USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. *Holographic seal: Identifies this electronic circuitry. The use with normal operation of this device as an authentic Nikon product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered...
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... ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon COOLPIX S3 digital camera. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep it . This manual has been written to help you for...
... ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon COOLPIX S3 digital camera. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep it . This manual has been written to help you for...
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...( 36) Choose from sixteen "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Introduction Parts of settings are controlled by the camera. An additional voice recording mode is available for camera strap Memory card slot cover ( 10, 11) Self-timer lamp ( 20) / AF-assist... illuminator (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) Lens ( 84, 95) Lens cover closed Built-in which the majority of the Camera Speaker Power switch ( 12) ( 33, 40, 44) Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Shutter-release Microphone ( 33, 36, 44) button ( 16) Eyelet for...
...( 36) Choose from sixteen "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Introduction Parts of settings are controlled by the camera. An additional voice recording mode is available for camera strap Memory card slot cover ( 10, 11) Self-timer lamp ( 20) / AF-assist... illuminator (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) Lens ( 84, 95) Lens cover closed Built-in which the majority of the Camera Speaker Power switch ( 12) ( 33, 40, 44) Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Shutter-release Microphone ( 33, 36, 44) button ( 16) Eyelet for...
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Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 23 4 1 5 6 19 7 8 10 9 10 +1.0 11 AUTO 9999 18 17 16 14 12 AUTO 15 13 Playback 19 01.01.2005 18 00:00 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 3 17 16 15 14 4 5 6 9999/9999 9 13 12 10 7 :Start 11 8 4
Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 23 4 1 5 6 19 7 8 10 9 10 +1.0 11 AUTO 9999 18 17 16 14 12 AUTO 15 13 Playback 19 01.01.2005 18 00:00 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 3 17 16 15 14 4 5 6 9999/9999 9 13 12 10 7 :Start 11 8 4
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... 22, 36 2 Exposure lock 32, 39, 62 3 Zoom indicator1 15 4 Focus indicator2 16 5 Battery level indicator3 14 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16 7 Camera shake icon4 .......... 19, 28, 78 8 "Date not set" indicator5 13 9 Time zone indicator 74 10 Self-timer indicator 20 11 Date imprint/date counter 77...-up mode 21 20 White balance 60 21 Color option 64 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 1 Current folder 93-94 2 File number and type 93-94 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16, 41 4...
... 22, 36 2 Exposure lock 32, 39, 62 3 Zoom indicator1 15 4 Focus indicator2 16 5 Battery level indicator3 14 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16 7 Camera shake icon4 .......... 19, 28, 78 8 "Date not set" indicator5 13 9 Time zone indicator 74 10 Self-timer indicator 20 11 Date imprint/date counter 77...-up mode 21 20 White balance 60 21 Color option 64 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 1 Current folder 93-94 2 File number and type 93-94 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16, 41 4...
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... via the MV-11/MV-11B COOLSTATION to a computer ( 47) • Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 52) DC-IN connector ( 8) Camera connector ( 8) USB connector ( 47, 52) Audio/video connector (A/V out; 45) * An MV-11 or MV-11B is fully inserted in the supplied MV-11/MV-...11B* COOL-STATION to: • Charge the camera battery ( 8) • View pictures on the color of the camera body. DC plug (connects to DC-IN connector) Power lamp AC inlet AC plug Power cord (connects to household power...
... via the MV-11/MV-11B COOLSTATION to a computer ( 47) • Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 52) DC-IN connector ( 8) Camera connector ( 8) USB connector ( 47, 52) Audio/video connector (A/V out; 45) * An MV-11 or MV-11B is fully inserted in the supplied MV-11/MV-...11B* COOL-STATION to: • Charge the camera battery ( 8) • View pictures on the color of the camera body. DC plug (connects to DC-IN connector) Power lamp AC inlet AC plug Power cord (connects to household power...
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... it opens (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ First Steps 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery as the battery is inserted. First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ) until it latches (ᕢ). ᕡ... sure the battery is in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
... it opens (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ First Steps 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery as the battery is inserted. First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ) until it latches (ᕢ). ᕡ... sure the battery is in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
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...-on the COOL-STATION. 8 The power lamp on the AC adapter will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Place the camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector on lamp is running low. 1 Connect... COOL-STATION's DC-IN connector (ᕢ) and then plug the power cord into a household AC power outlet (ᕣ). The battery will light (ᕤ). 4 1 3 2 2 Turn the camera off .
...-on the COOL-STATION. 8 The power lamp on the AC adapter will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Place the camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector on lamp is running low. 1 Connect... COOL-STATION's DC-IN connector (ᕢ) and then plug the power cord into a household AC power outlet (ᕣ). The battery will light (ᕤ). 4 1 3 2 2 Turn the camera off .
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...to charge the battery. The battery can also be sure the DC plug is shown as shown at right. If camera is complete, remove the camera from the Camera Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. The EH-63 AC Adapter The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can then be ...battery latch in the correct orientation. During charging, battery status is in the direction shown. When connecting the adapter, be connected directly to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. EN-EL8 Batteries Before using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and cautions on ...
...to charge the battery. The battery can also be sure the DC plug is shown as shown at right. If camera is complete, remove the camera from the Camera Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. The EH-63 AC Adapter The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can then be ...battery latch in the correct orientation. During charging, battery status is in the direction shown. When connecting the adapter, be connected directly to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. EN-EL8 Batteries Before using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and cautions on ...
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.... If no memory card is inserted, pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 82). For information on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could... damage the camera or the card. If the card is locked, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited...
.... If no memory card is inserted, pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 82). For information on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could... damage the camera or the card. If the card is locked, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited...
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... cards, turn the camera off . Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is off and confirm that the power-on lamp is lit. First Steps 3 Close the memory card slot cover Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S3, memory cards... must be formatted using the Format card option in to partially eject the card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in the camera setup menu ( 79). The card can then be removed by hand...
... cards, turn the camera off . Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is off and confirm that the power-on lamp is lit. First Steps 3 Close the memory card slot cover Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S3, memory cards... must be formatted using the Format card option in to partially eject the card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in the camera setup menu ( 79). The card can then be removed by hand...
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... operations are performed for information on , a language-selection dialog will enter stand-by mode, further reducing the drain on lamp has gone out. The camera will turn the camera off (Stand-by pressing the shutter-release button or operating any of the controls next to exit without selecting language. 3 DATE 4 TIME ZONE...adapter until the power-on lamp is off. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows: Power-on lamp On Blinks Flickers Off Camera status On Auto power off (standby mode) Battery exhausted ( 86) Off First Steps Basic Setup The first time the...
... operations are performed for information on , a language-selection dialog will enter stand-by mode, further reducing the drain on lamp has gone out. The camera will turn the camera off (Stand-by pressing the shutter-release button or operating any of the controls next to exit without selecting language. 3 DATE 4 TIME ZONE...adapter until the power-on lamp is off. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows: Power-on lamp On Blinks Flickers Off Camera status On Auto power off (standby mode) Battery exhausted ( 86) Off First Steps Basic Setup The first time the...
