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Table of Contents For Your Safety.................................................................................... Notices ................................................................................................ Introduction Parts of the Camera .................................................................................. The Monitor .............................................................................................. The Mode Dial....................................................
Movies Choosing a Movie Mode ...................................................................... Recording Movies...................................................................................... 43 43 46 Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ............................................................ 47 Viewing Movies......................................................................................... Editing Movies.......................................................................................
The Setup Menu........................................................................................ 91 Welcome Screen............................................................................. 92 Date ................................................................................................ 94 Date Imprint ........................................................................................ 96 Sound Settings ....................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 3700 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp ( 7) Shutter-release button ( 7, 18) Speaker ( 41, 49, 55) Self-timer lamp ( 34)/ Red-eye reduction lamp ( 32)/ AF-Assist illuminator ( 19) Eyelet for camera strap Introduction Viewfinder M NIKKOR O 84. 9 O Z 5. 8 - 1 6.2 m m 1 Power switch ( 7) . Lens ( 104, 113) Lens not extended Built-in Speedlight ( 32) Attaching the Camera Strap NIKKOR .9 -4 .8 Microphone ( 36, 39, 43, 55) M O O Z . 8 -1 .
Red ( ) lamp ( 18) Viewfinder ( 16, 17) ( Green (AF) lamp ( 18) (monitor) button 17) Zoom buttons ( 16) Power connector cover for AC adapter Battery latch ( 9) Tripod socket ( (delete) button 22, 42, 49, 52) USB (digital I/O) ( 59, 65)/ Audio / video (A/V) out ( 56) connector Battery chamber ( 8) Memory card slot ( 10) Multi selector ( 6) ( (play/transfer) button ( 21, 52, 57, 80) Mode dial ( (menu) button 24, 44, 69, 80) 6) 3 Introduction Interface connector cover ( 56, 59) Monitor ( 4, 5)
The Monitor Shooting The following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting: 2 4 5 6 3 Introduction 1 23 20 22 21 19 18 17 7 8 10 12 1.0 16 9 17 15 14 11 13 1 Shooting mode ................... 6, 14 2 Exposure lock.............. 30, 48, 76 3 Zoom indicator1 ...................... 16 4 Focus indicator2....................... 18 5 Recording indicator ................. 19 6 Battery level indicator3....... 14, 15 7 Camera shake icon4 ...................
Playback The following indicators appear in the monitor during playback: 17 16 2003 10 31 10 00 100 100NIKON 0008 8/ 10 11 10 4 5 7 Introduction 15 12 14 13 1 2 3 6 8 9 1 Current folder ......................... 23 2 File number and type .............. 23 3 Battery level indicator1............. 15 4 Volume indicator......... 41, 49, 55 5 Voice memo recording guide... 55 6 Voice memo playback guide.... 55 7 Current frame number/ total number of frames ........... 23 Movie length..................
The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ” mark next to the mode dial. Introduction Scene ( 24) Choose from fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Auto ( 14) A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Voice recording ( 39) Record sound over the built-in microphone. Movie ( 43) Choose from eight movie modes.
The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses either of the following batteries: Battery Description Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion batteries (×1) • Provided with camera • Can be recharged using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains.
The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch 2 Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Close the cover () and slide it in until it latches (). 1 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. Do not open the memory card slot / battery-chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit.
Inserting Memory Cards Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. No other cards can be used. For information on compatible SD memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 102). 1 Confirm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off. 2 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown in () until it stops and the cover opens ().
Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see “The Setup Menu: Card Format” ( 99). The Write Protect Switch SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted.
Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 LANGUAGE Deutsch Nederlands English Svenska p Es añol 日本語 Français Italiano Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano, (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), or (Korean).
6 HOME TIME ZONE 7 DATE D 01 London, Casablanca Back Set 00 Select home time zone. 8 01 00 9 Y 31 D 31 2003 M 10 10 M 10 00 DATE D DATE 00 Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year may differ in some areas). 10 00 2003 DATE M 10 00 D 31 10 Highlight D M Y. 2003 00 Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. 11 Y Y First Steps 31 M Y 2003 Display DATE menu. DATE D M 01 Y 2003 00 Choose order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed.
Basic Photography Step 1 —Select Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. Basic Photography Shooting mode indicates mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen.
The Battery Indicator Display NO ICON Description Battery fully charged. Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while Speedlight recharges. WARNING!! BATTERY Battery exhausted. Replace with fully-charged battery. EXHAUSTED The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the “battery exhausted” warning is displayed. Mode (manual) mode provides additional menu options that give you full control over such settings as white balance and image sharpening. See “The Shooting Menu” ( 69).
Step 2 — Frame the Picture 1 A Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor A or the viewfinder B . Don’t Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and flash window. B The Viewfinder Eyecup Use the viewfinder eyecup when wearing glasses or to prevent light entering via the viewfinder ( 2).
Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder—use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom.
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot 1 Red ( ) lamp Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fomode, the camera cus and exposure ( 7). In will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check focus and flash. Focus is indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to the viewfinder and by the focus indicator in the monitor.
During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink and a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. The camera can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the or icon is displayed.
AF/AE Lock Focus and exposure lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 1 Basic Photography 2 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Step 4 —View the Results 2003 10 31 12 00 100 100NIKON 0001 . JPG 1/ 4 1 Press the button A picture will be displayed in the monitor. 2 View additional pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired frame. To return to shooting mode, press the again.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 Erase 1 image? 2 Erase 1 image? No Yes No Yes Highlight Yes.* Confirmation dialog displayed. 3 Delete picture and return to playback. Done Basic Photography * To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press center of multi selector. Deleting Pictures in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, pictures can be deleted one at a time by pressing the button.
Image File and Folder Names On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Type Still picture Original Movie Copy Extension DSCN .JPG 21 DSCN .MOV 46 Time-lapse movie INTN .MOV 47 Cropped copy RSCN .JPG 54 Retouched copy FSCN .JPG 89 Small copy SSCN .
Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of fifteen “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene: 1 17 Select Scene Mode 3 Exit . Highlight scene. Highlighted scene shown by large icon and caption. To exit without changing current selection, press .
The following scenes are available: Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending composition sense of depth. • Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. * Off — Manual ( 79) Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. Off ✭ Auto† Scene Mode Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results.
Night portrait Use for shots that provide natural balance between main subject and background when shooting portraits under low light. • Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. Off ✭✭ Manual ( 79) Beach/Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Auto* Off — Auto† Scene Mode Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.
Night landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Noise reduction ( 26) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. • Focus is fixed at infinity. AF lamp and indicator light whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Off ✭✭ Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Focus is fixed at infinity. AF lamp and indicator light whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Close up Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. • Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus on objects as close as 4 cm/1.6˝ to lens, adjust zoom until macro close-up icon ( ) turns green. (Note that flash may not light entire subject at ranges of 40 cm/15.7˝ or less.
Panorama assist ( 30) Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360 ° virtual-reality image). • White balance and exposure are fixed at values for first shot in series. Flash mode can not be changed after first shot. * Off* — Auto† Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. • Camera focuses continually until shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama 1 Select (Panorama assist) in scene menu as described in steps 1–4 of “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode” ( 24). 2 17 Pan direction displayed in yellow. 3 Right to left Top to bottom Bottom Select how pictures will be joined toto top gether in completed panorama. This is the direction in which to pan the camera after each shot. Left to right Scene Mode 4 17 5 Make selection (to change selected pan direction, press center of multi selector and repeat steps 3–4).
6 17 Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. 8 7 Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have been taken. End series. Shooting will also end if a new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode. Scene Mode Deleting Pictures Once the first shot is taken, pictures can not be deleted until shooting ends.
More on Photography Using the Flash: Flash Mode The following flash modes are available: Mode AUTO Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Flash Cancel (off) How it works When to use it Flash fires when lighting Best choice in most situations. is poor. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before main flash Use for portraits. Not recommended fires, reducing “red- when quick shutter response is required. eye.” Use to capture natural lighting under dim Flash will not fire even light or where use of flash is prohibited.
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) When lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled. 17 The (Camera Shake) Icon When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred.
Release Mode: Self-Timer and Sound Release The following release modes are available: Mode OFF Manual How it works When to use it Shutter released when shutter-reBest choice in most situations. lease button is pressed. Use 10 s delay for self portraits, Shutter release delayed until 10 s 3 s delay to reduce blur caused by or 3 s after shutter-release button camera movement when shutterSelf-timer is pressed. release button is pressed.
Start timer. Press once for delay of about 10 s, twice for delay of about 3 s. Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until shutter is released. To stop self-timer before picture is taken, press multi 17 selector to left or press shutter release twice (10 s delay) or once (3 s delay). 5 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.
Using Sound Release 1 2 17 Display release-mode menu. 17 Highlight . Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Sound-release icon and sound-release level are displayed in monitor. 3 17 4 More on Photography 5 Activate sound release. While sound release is active, self-timer lamp will blink and auto power off ( 15) will be deactivated. To return to shooting mode without taking picture, press multi selector to left or press shutter17 release button again.
Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4cm/1.6˝). 1 2 17 Display macro close-up menu. 17 Highlight ON. Exit menu (to exit without changing setting, wait two seconds). icon is displayed in monitor. 3 17 Frame picture. If camera is zoomed out until icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4cm/1.6˝.
Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 3 EV. 1 2 0.3 1.3 1.0 0.3 0.7 0 17 Display exposure compensation menu. 1.0 17 Highlight desired value. Exit menu (to exit without changing icon is setting, wait two seconds). displayed in monitor at settings other than 0. 3 1.
Voice Recordings: Recording and Playback Voice recordings up to five hours long can be recorded to the memory card using the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Making a Voice Recording 1 Select mode Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on. The monitor will show a icon and the length of the voice recording that can be made. 2 Start recording Press the shutter-release button to start recording.
Making a Voice Recording Sound can not be recorded when less than ten seconds of recording time remain on the memory card or the battery is exhausted. Before recording, record a test sample and play it back to determine whether conditions are suitable for audio recording. During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone. Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer Voice recordings can not be copied to a computer using Nikon View.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Press the button Pressing the button while the mode dial is set to displays a list of the voice recordings on the camera memory card. SELECT SOUND FILE File number 001 002 003 004 2003. 2003. 2003. 2003. 10 . 31 10 . 31 11 . 02 11 . 03 Start 13 : 00 14 : 30 20 : 05 09 : 15 Date of recording Delete 2 Select a voice recording Press the multi selector up or down to select a voice recording for playback.
The controls at the top of the voice recording playback screen can be used during playback. Press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, and press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation. Control Pause Resume Description Pause playback. Resume playback. Rewind Highlight and press and hold center of multi selector to rewind. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.
Movies Choosing a Movie Mode The camera can record the following types of movie. All movies except timelapse movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Max. length* Option 16 MB 256 MB TV movie 640★ 10 s 220 s TV movie 640 Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. 25 s 440 s Small size 320★ Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. Less flicker, smoother motion than Small size 320.
To select a movie mode: 1 2 MOVIE Movie options Auto-focus mode 49s Select 3 mode. Display MOVIE menu. MOVIE 4 Movie options MOVIE OPTIONS 2/ 2/3 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Auto-focus mode B/W movie 320 Highlight Movie options. 5 Display MOVIE OPTIONS menu. MOVIE OPTIONS 1/ 1/3 TV movie 640 6 MOVIE OPTIONS 1/ 1/3 TV movie 640 TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320 Movies Highlight mode.* Make selection.† * To exit without changing mode, press button.
The movie menu also includes the following focus options: Option Description Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete. Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus continuously. (default) To choose a focus option from the MOVIE menu: 1 MOVIE 2 Movie options Single AF Auto-focus mode Continuous AF Highlight Auto-focus mode. 3 AUTO-FOCUS MODE Display options.
Recording Movies 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to 3 Start recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Except at settings of TV movie 640★ and Small size 320★, the icon will blink and progress will be shown by the indicator at the bottom of the monitor. 12s Turn the camera on The exposure count display in the monitor shows the maximum total length of the movie that can be recorded. To pause recording, press the center of the multi selector.
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie Selecting Time-lapse movie 640★ from the movie mode menu displays the menu shown in Step 1, below. 1 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE 2 30s 1m 5m Set interval time AE lock Highlight Set interval time. 3 SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (five minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes). 5 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE 30s 1m 5m Set interval time Make selection. Return to previous menu.
8 Choose On to fix exposure and auto white balance for entire movie at values for first frame, Off to meter new values for exposure and white balance with each shot. Press center of multi selector to make selection, then press button to return to shooting mode. AE LOCK Off On Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shutterrelease button is pressed again, 1,800 frames have been recorded, or memory card is full.
Viewing Movies In full-frame playback, movies are indicated by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation. When the movie ends, the first frame will be displayed. 25s Control Description Rewind Highlight and press and hold center of multi selector to rewind movie.
Editing Movies To cut the beginning or end from a movie, press the button while a movie is displayed in playback mode. Select Begin trim Select Start playback Cut beginning from movie Frames cut 1 Select Cut end from movie Frames remaining PLAYBACK MENU 3/3 Small pic. again Frames cut 2 Starting movie trim Movie trim menu Begin trim Cancel Highlight Movie trim menu. Display confirmation dialog. 3 4 Starting movie trim Movies Begin trim Cancel Highlight Begin trim.
Use controls at top of monitor to pause, rewind, and advance movie ( 49). For frame-by-frame playback, select and controls. After and use displaying last frame you want to keep, highlight and press center of multi 25s selector to delete all frames after current frame. 6 7 Save trimmed movie? (Replace orig movie?) 8 No Review movie Yes 25s Highlight Review movie.* View edited movie ( 49). * To exit without trimming movie, highlight No and press center of multi selector.
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view the pictures on the memory card, press the 2003 10 31 button while the camera is in shooting mode. Pictures 12 00 will be displayed full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback). Images can be rotated for display by pressing the center of the multi selector ( 21). 100 100NIKON 0001 .
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the (T) button to zoom in on images displayed in full-frame playback ( 52). To Zoom in Press (T) View other areas of picture Zoom out Cancel zoom Crop picture ( 54) Description Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 10 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor. Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, cancel zoom.
Cropping Pictures When a picture is zoomed in, the portion of the picture visible in the monitor can be saved in a separate file, creating a cropped copy of the image. To create a cropped copy, press the center of the multi selector after using the (T) and (W) buttons and multi selector to display the desired portion of the picture in the monitor ( 53). 1 Save this image as displayed? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. 2 Save this image as displayed? No Yes Highlight Yes.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback A voice memo can be recorded and appended to any 2003 10 31 picture marked with a (voice memo record- 12 00 ing guide) icon in full-frame playback ( 21, 52). If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded. Voice memos can not be recorded for movies or during thumbnail playback and playback zoom. To Record voice memo Play voice memo Press 100 100NIKON 0001 .
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-CP14 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 99). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used in the video device. 1 2 More on Playback 3 4 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A / V cable.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the UC-E6 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your camera, you can view your photographs and movies on a computer. Before you can transfer (copy) pictures to your computer, you will need to install Nikon View. For more information on installing Nikon View and transferring pictures to your computer, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM) and the Quick Start Guide .
Choosing a USB Option 1 3 SET-UP Welcome screen Date imprint Reset all Select SETUP mode. Highlight USB. USB 4 USB PTP PTP Mass Storage Mass Storage USB Mass Storage 4/5 USB Video mode PTP More on Playback 58 SET -UP 2 Date Display USB menu. 5 1/5 Highlight PTP or Mass Storage. Make selection.
Connecting the USB Cable Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. UC-E6 USB cable Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 (9.0–9.2) Do NOT select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems.
Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Storage, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.
Printing Pictures To print the pictures from the camera memory card: • select pictures for printing using the Print set option and take the memory card to a digital print service center ( 62) • select pictures for printing using the Print set option and insert the memory card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot ( 62) • use the USB cable to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge or Direct Print and print pictures directly from the camera ( 64) • transfer the pictures usi
Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for devices that support DPOF ( 61). The camera must be in playback mode to create or modify print orders ( 80). 1 PLAYBACK MENU 1/3 Print set PRINT SET 2 Print selected Slide show Delete print set Delete Display playback menu. Display PRINT SET menu. PRINT SET 3 4 PRINT SELECTION Print selected 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 05 Delete print set 4/ Back Highlight Print selected. 5 Display selection dialog.
8 PRINT SET Done Done Date Info Press center of multi selector to complete print order and display menu of print options. • To print date of recording on all pictures in print order, highlight Date and press center of multi selector. ✔ will appear in box next to item. • To print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order, highlight Info and press center of multi selector. ✔ will appear in box next to item. • To turn selected item off, highlight and press center of multi selector.
Printing Via Direct USB Connection If the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge or Epson USB Direct Print, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera memory card. Step 1 Choose a USB option Connect the printer ( 65) 68) Choosing a USB Option Choose a USB option as described below before connecting the printer. PictBridge 1 3 Choose PTP. SET-UP Welcome screen SET -UP 2 Date imprint Reset all Select SETUP mode. Highlight USB.
Connecting the USB Cable After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. UC-E6 USB cable Turn the camera and printer on. One of the following menus will be displayed in the monitor. PictBridge USB DIRECT Print Print DPOF printing DPOF printing Cancel Cancel Print menu (PictBridge) Print menu (USB Direct) Use a Reliable Power Source When printing pictures via direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged.
Printing Pictures To print selected pictures: PictBridge 1 2 Print DPOF printing Print all images Cancel Cancel Highlight Print. 3 PRINT Print selection Display options. PRINT 4 Print selection PRINT SELECTION 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 05 Print all images Cancel 4/ Back Highlight Print selection.* 4 Set Display selection dialog. * To print one copy of all pictures on memory card, highlight Print all images and press multi selector to right. 5 PRINT SELECTION 2003. 10 .
8 CONFIRM 1 1 3 1 2 4 5 3 View selected pictures. Press multi selector up, right, left, or down to view pictures not visible in display. 1 6 Exit 9 PRINT SELECTION Printer ready? 006 prints Start print Back Cancel Printing 001/006 Done YOU MAY TURN OFF THE CAMERA Cancel Display confirmation dialog. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select. • Select Start print to start printing.
To print the current print order: 1 PictBridge Print 2 DPOF printing Cancel Highlight DPOF printing. 3 DPOF PRINTING Printer ready? 006 prints Start print Confirm Cancel Highlight Confirm (to exit without printing pictures, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector). 5 DPOF PRINTING Printer ready? 006 prints Start print Confirm Cancel DPOF PRINTING Printer ready? 006 prints Start print Confirm Cancel Display options. 4 CONFIRM 1 1 3 1 2 4 5 3 1 6 Exit Display print order.
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu In (manual) and (auto) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from the shooting menu: Option Description Image mode White balance* * Continuous BSS* * Image sharpening AF area mode* * Available in Choose image size and quality. 70–71 Match white balance to the light source. 72–73 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. 74–76 Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off. 77 Control how much the camera sharpens outlines.
Image Mode ( and ) Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16- and 256-megabyte memory cards at different image modes. Image mode 16-MB memory card 256-MB memory card High (2048★) 9 160 Normal (2048) 17 312 Normal (1600) 28 503 PC screen (1024) 63 1114 TV screen (640) 127 2229 * All figures are approximate. File size of pictures depends on scene recorded, producing wide variations in number of images that can be stored.
White Balance ( Only) WHITE BALANCE 1/3 The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain Auto is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the reWhite bal. preset sult that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under Daylight incandescent lighting.
Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had (White bal. been taken under white light). When preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed in the monitor.
Continuous ( Only) Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. CONTINUOUS 1/2 Single Continuous H Continuous L Option Description Menu Guide Single Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous H While shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to 3 pictures at rate of up to 2.5 fps.* Monitor turns off during shooting.
Interval Timer Photography To display the menu shown in Step 1, below, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the multi selector to the right. 1 INTVL TIMER SHOOTING 2 AE lock Highlight Set interval time. SET INTERVAL TIME Display menu of interval options. 1/2 Choose interval between shots from 30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (five minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).
8 Choose On to apply exposure and auto for first shot to all pictures in sequence, Off to meter new values with each shot. Press center of multi selector to make selection. AE LOCK Off On 7 9 10 17 Take first shot. Camera will continue to take shots automatically at specified interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, memory card is full, or 1,800 pictures have been taken. Return to shooting mode.
Best Shot Selector ( Only) BEST SHOT SELECTOR When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are Off then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture On with highest level of detail) saved to memory card.
Image Sharpening ( Only) The camera automatically processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image, making edges seem sharper. As this processing takes place after shooting, its effects can not be previewed in the monitor, but they will be visible in (manual) mode, the imagethe final picture. In sharpening menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed.
AF Area Mode ( Only) In (auto) mode (and at some scene-mode settings), the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the (manual) focus area at the center of the frame. In mode, a total of five focus areas are available, making it possible to focus on an off-center subject without using focus lock. AF area mode determines how the focus area is selected. AF AREA MODE Auto Manual Off Option Description Auto Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera.
The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Description Print set Select pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; specify number of copies and information to 62–63 be included on prints. Slide show View pictures on the memory card in an automatic 81–83 slide show. Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Auto transfer Pic. enhance menu Small pic.
Slide Show This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. Option SLIDE SHOW Select all Select image(s) Description Select all View all pictures in order recorded. Select image(s) View chosen pictures in selected order. Viewing All Pictures in the Order Recorded 1 SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW 2 Select all Pause Select image(s) Start Loop Highlight Select all. SLIDE SHOW 4 Menu Guide 3 Starting screen displayed.
Viewing Chosen Images in the Order Selected SLIDE SHOW 1 2 SELECT IMAGE(S) Select all 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 20 Select image(s) Back Highlight Selected image(s). 3 OFF 4 Set Menu Guide Select picture. Selected picture marked by number showing position in slide show; press multi selector up or down ON to change order. To deselect picture, OFF press multi selector down until number 1/ 4 is no longer displayed. SELECT IMAGE(S) 1 1 Back Set SELECT IMAGE(S) 1 2 2003. 10 .
The following operations can be performed during the show: To Press Description Pause slide show Menu shown at right will be displayed. Highlight Restart and press multi selector to right to resume show. Highlight End and press multi selector to right to end show. Skip to next frame Press multi selector right to skip to next slide. Hold multi selector down to fast forward through show. Return to previous frame Press multi selector left to return to previous slide.
Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option DELETE Description Erase selected images Erase selected images Delete selected pictures. Erase all images Erase all images Delete all pictures. Deleting Selected Pictures DELETE 1 2 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Erase selected images 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 20 Erase all images Back Highlight Erase selected images. 3 4 ON Menu Guide OFF 2/ Back 4 Set Scroll through pictures. Current picture displayed at bottom of monitor.
Deleting All Pictures DELETE 1 Highlight Erase all images. Erase selected images Erase all images 2 DELETE Erasing all images ( Exclude) No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: • Select Yes to delete all unprotected pictures on memory card • Select No to exit without deleting pictures Menu Guide Protected Pictures Pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted ( 86).
Protect This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the button or using the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted 2003. 10 . 31 when the memory card is formatted. 12 : 20 PROTECT ON OFF 4/ Back PROTECT 1 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 05 Back 2/ 4 Set Menu Guide Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down.
Auto Transfer This option is used to mark pictures for transfer to a computer and to turn automatic transfer marking on and off. AUTO TRANSFER All on All off Select image(s) Option Description All on (default option) All pictures on memory card are marked for transfer. Pictures taken while this option is in effect will be marked for transfer. All off Remove transfer marking from all pictures on memory card. Pictures taken while this option is in effect will not be marked for transfer.
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer 1 AUTO TRANSFER 2 All on AUTO TRANSFER ON 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 20 All off Select image(s) OFF 4/ Back Highlight Selected image(s). 3 Display selection dialog. AUTO TRANSFER 2003. 10 . 31 12 : 05 Back 4 ON 4 Set Scroll through pictures. Current picture displayed at bottom of monitor. 5 Menu Guide Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To exit without changing selection, press button.
Pic. Enhance Menu To create an enhanced copy of a picture, select Pic. enhance menu after displaying the image in full-frame playback or selecting it in the thumbnail display. PIC. ENHANCE MENU Halo filter Monochrome filter Option Description Halo filter Objects in center of copy remain in focus, while other areas of picture are lightened and softened. Sepia filter Monochrome Creates black-and-white copy. filter Sepia filter 1 Creates sepia copy. PIC.
Small Picture To create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the image in full-frame playback or selecting it in the thumbnail display. SMALL PIC 640 x 480 320 x 240 Option Description 160 x 120 640 × 480 Can be displayed full frame on TV. Suited to display on web pages. Small file 320 × 240 size reduces time needed to display picture in web browser. 160 × 120 1 Can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment. SMALL PIC 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 Highlight option.
The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Welcome screen Date Date imprint Brightness Sound settings Snd release level Auto off Description Options for camera startup. 92–93 Set the camera clock and choose home and travel 13, destination time zones. 94–95 Imprint pictures with the date and/or time of recording. 96 Adjust monitor brightness. 97 Adjust sound and volume settings. 97 Set the volume for the sound release trigger.
Welcome Screen This menu contains options for camera startup. WELCOME IMAGE SELECT Select image Sel strat sound Select Image Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. SELECT IMAGE 1/2 Disable welcome Nikon Animation Option Description Disable welcome No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Animation Animation shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.
Select Start Sound If Off is selected for Sel start sound, no sound will be played when the camera is turned on. If On is selected, a startup sound will be played whenever the camera is turned on, even if Disable welcome is selected for Select image. SELECT START SOUND Off On Menu Guide “Select an Image” If Select an image is chosen after a custom welcome screen has been selected, the confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed.
Date This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones. DATE Date Date Time zone Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “First Steps: Basic Setup” ( 13). Time Zone The camera can display the time for two time zones: a home time zone and the time zone at a travel destination. (Home Time Zone) To set the clock to the home time zone, highlight and press the center of the multi selector.
(Travel Destination Time Zone) To set the clock to the travel destination time zone, and press the center of the multi selector. highlight While the travel destination time zone selected, a icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (see illustration at right). To and press choose a new travel destination, highlight the multi selector to the right, then choose a location as described on the previous page.
Date Imprint The date imprint option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording. DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Option Description Off Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date is imprinted at bottom right corner of all pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Brightness Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down. Press the center of the multi selector to put the new setting into effect. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu. BRIGHTNESS Sound Settings The options in this menu control the sound settings listed below.
Sound Release Level Choose the volume that will trigger the sound release ( 36) from 1 (relatively quiet sounds trigger sound release), 2 (sounds at the level of a normal talking voice trigger sound release), or 3 (only loud noises trigger sound release). SND RELEASE LEVEL 1 2 3 Auto Off AUTO OFF The time the camera remains active when no operations are performed can be chosen from 30 seconds, 30s 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 min1m utes.
Memory Card Format Memory card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures to a computer ( 57). Option No MEMORY CARD FORMAT WARNING! All image will be deleted! No Format Description Exit without formatting memory card. Format memory card.
Reset All Select this option to restore the settings listed below to their original state. Option No Description Reset all settings to default values No Reset Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Reset RESET ALL Restore settings to default values.
Firmware Version Select this option to display the current camera firmware version. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for your Nikon digital camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Caring for Your Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Lens/Viewfinder One key to preserving the condition of these glass parts is to not touch them with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfinder with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED AF● (● flashes red) Problem Clock not set. Battery exhausted. Camera cannot focus. Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred. Solution Set clock to current date and time. Turn camera off and replace batteries. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture.
Display Solution • Choose new image mode. 70 • Insert new memory card 10, 22, or delete pictures or sound 42, 52, 55, 84 files. Disconnect camera, delete 60, 22, unwanted pictures or sound 42, 52, files, and try again. 55, 84 • Reformat memory card. • Insert new memory card or delete pictures. • Copies can not be created from movies or from other copies. 99 10, 22, 52, 84 50, 54, 89, 90 • Remove protection from 86 movie. • Choose image 640 × 480 70 pixels or larger.
Display MONITOR OFF NEW CITY IS IN THE CURRENT TIME ZONE Problem Solution Monitor has been left on for Use viewfinder or turn camera extended period, activating off and wait a few minutes beinternal circuit protection. fore turning camera on again. No need to specify new time Travel destination is in zone if travel destination is same time zone as home in same time zone as home location. location. WARNING ! Mode dial is positioned beTHE MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION tween two modes.
Display CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES Problem No pictures on memory card. Pictures on memory card ALL IMAGES ARE can not be viewed on HIDDEN COOLPIX 3700. THIS IMAGE CANNOT Attempt to delete protectBE DELETED ed picture. SYSTEM ERROR LENS ERROR Solution button to return to Press shooting mode. Remove protection before deleting picture. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), Error has occurred in cam- remove and reinsert batteries, era’s internal circuitry. and turn camera on.
Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Problem No picture is taken when shutter-release button is pressed Sounds do not trigger shutter release Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Solution • Camera is in playback or mode. 39, 52 15 • Batteries are exhausted. • Red ( ) lamp flickers: flash is charging. 18 • Green (AF) lamp flickers: camera unable to focus. • Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in 99 monitor: memory card is not formatted for use in your camera. • Message “NO CARD PRESENT” appears in monitor: no 10 memory card in camera.
Problem Technical Notes Solution • Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when: ◆ Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Panorama assist, Sports, or Dusk/Dawn selected in scene mode ◆ A setting other than Time-lapse movie is selectFlash does not fire ed in movie mode ◆ Continous H, Continuous L, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous in mode ◆ BSS is on ( mode only) Colors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source. No menu displayed • Camera is in mode.
Specifications Type E3700 digital camera Effective pixels 3.2 million CCD Image size (pixels) 1 2.7 Lens Focal length f/-number Construction 3 × Zoom Nikkor F=5.4–16.2 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 35–105 mm) f/2.8 – f/4.9 7 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 420 mm) Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF with AF-assist illuminator 30 cm (1´)–∞; macro mode 4 cm/1.
Aperture Range Electronically-controlled preset aperture Two steps (f/2.8 and f/4.7 [W]) Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 (auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent) Self-timer 10- or 3-second duration; sound release Built-in Speedlight Range (approx.) Flash control 0.4 – 3.
Index Symbols (auto) mode, 6, 14 (delete) button, 22, 42, 49, 52 lamp, see Lamp, red ( ) (menu) button, 69, 80 (monitor) button, 17 (movie) mode, 6, 43 (play/transfer) button, 21, 52, 57 (recording) icon, 19 (transfer) icon, 57. See also (play/transfer) button.
N Nikon View, 57 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remaining, 14, 70 O On/off, see Power switch Technical Notes P PAL, see Video mode Pic. enhance menu, 89 PictBridge, 65, 67 PLAYBACK MENU, 80–101 Playback, 52–68 audio, 41–42, 55 full-frame, 21, 52 movies, 49 on TV, 56 thumbnail, 52 voice memo, 55 voice recording, 41–42 Power-on lamp, 2, 7 Power switch, 2, 7 Printing pictures, 61–68.
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