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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
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For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 35 Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................................35 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ...................................................36 A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) ...............................................................
Table of Contents a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)..........................................................................................87 b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................91 c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)....................................................................................................92 d Protect ...........................................
Table of Contents w Electronic VR................................................................................................................................................ 134 U Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................... 135 h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera. This manual was 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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 Lens cover closed 8 1 Shutter-release button.............................. 26 2 Zoom control.................................................. 25 f: wide......................................................... 25 g: tele.............................................................. 25 h: thumbnail playback...................... 69 i: playback zoom.................................... 72 j: help .........................................
Parts of the Camera 1 Introduction 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Opening the connector cover 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 Tripod socket 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 selection) button ......................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 132). Shooting 2 31 10 4 5 2 1 30 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 29 28 27 26 25 24 12 +1.0 1600 13 1/250 F 3.2 999 22 17 16 14 23 999 9999 21 20 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Shooting mode* ........
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 18 17 16 20 19 5 2 3 4 6 15/05/2010 12:00 9999.JPG 15 14 7 8 13 999/ 999 12 11 10 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date of recording ......................................... 18 Time of recording......................................... 18 Protect icon...................................................... 94 Volume indicator............................... 96, 110 Album icon in favorite pictures mode1 ...........................
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode 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 to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 73).
Basic Operations The Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select options, or press the k (apply selection) button.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). • Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Exit Introduction Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Back The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
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 running low (A 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery B First Steps Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. First Steps If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
Charging the Battery 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. First Steps About two hours and ten minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet. Charge lamp 5 Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging.
Charging the Battery B Notes on Charging AC Adapter First Steps • The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 147), before use. • The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P can be used with AC power sources of 50/60Hz and 100-240V.
Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera C First Steps To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 29).
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Edit the date and time. Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. D M Y 01 01 2010 00 00 Edit Press J to return to the previous item. 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or press K. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. Date D M Y 15 05 2010 15 First Steps Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 47 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; A 150). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 138). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. P Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.
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. Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. 11 Image mode The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default setting is L 4000×3000. • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 132).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 24 2 Frame the picture. At the default settings, a face recognized by the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. Zoom out Zoom in Optical zoom Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 11) to focus. When a face is recognized, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 1/250 F 3.2 Shutter speed Aperture When a face is not recognized, camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. B Autofocus B Note on Face Priority See AF area mode (A 44) and “Face Priority” (A 46) for more information.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. c (playback) button The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Continue holding down the multi selector H, I, J or K to cycle quickly through pictures.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures C Operations Available in Playback Mode See “Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode” (A 68) and “Editing Pictures” (A 98) for more information. C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens will not extend.
Using the Flash When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.4 m (1 ft. 8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 31). Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
Using the Flash B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. • The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press the multi selector n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10 s or 2 s and press the k button.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 1 Press the multi selector p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Press the multi selector H or I to adjust exposure and press the k button. +0.3 To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), s (subject tracking), and D (movie) modes. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode and press the k button. To select a different scene mode (the second icon from the top), press K, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select a scene and then press the k button.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). A A 37 Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other shooting modes (except the movie mode). B A 39 White balance Match white balance to the light source. C A 41 Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b More on Shooting The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Preset Manual Preset manual is effective with 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 been taken under white light). More on Shooting 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) C Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) E ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s response to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) F Color Options A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. More on Shooting Record pictures in black-and-white.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) G AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the specified setting. a Face priority (default setting) More on Shooting When the camera recognizes a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 46) for more information.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) y Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. 11 Focus area B Notes on AF Area Mode D Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame. More on Shooting This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a human face, face recognition, which the camera automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, starts. The face priority function is activated in the following situations. • AF area mode (A 44) is set to Face priority • In Scene auto selector (A 51), Portrait (A 53) and Night portrait (A 54) scene modes • In smart portrait mode (A 62) 1 Frame a picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again and focus. 1/250 F 3.2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) I Autofocus Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 50). C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • When the camera recognizes a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 46) for more information.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 51) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34). b Portrait m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* More on Shooting Use this mode for portraits.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) d Sports More on Shooting Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to I 4000×3000.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. m 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be modified. Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. • AF-assist illuminator (A 136) does not light. W m n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) u Food X W n Off* p On o 0.0* o 0.0* More on Shooting This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. • AF-assist illuminator (A 136) does not light. m W n Off p Off o 0.0 o 0.0* o 0.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 60) for details. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode (A 50). Panorama assist More on Shooting Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. Exit More on Shooting B 8 Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 37) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display shooting mode menu, press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k button. Smart portrait The camera enters smart portrait mode.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to recognize faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 47) for more information.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Smart Portrait Menu The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu. Press the d button (A 10) in smart portrait mode (A 62) to display the smart portrait menu and use the multi selector (A 9) to apply options. A Image mode Adjust Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting are reflected in all shooting modes (except movie mode). e Skin softening More on Shooting Enable skin softening.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Select the subject which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, press the multi selector H or I to select s, and press the k button. Subject tracking The display switches to that for subject tracking mode and a white border is displayed at the center of the frame. Select a subject.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) B More on Shooting 66 Notes on Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Adjust zoom position, exposure, menu settings, and flash mode prior to selecting the subject. If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been selected, subject selection will be canceled.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu The following options can be applied in the subject tracking menu. Press the d button (A 10) in subject tracking mode (A 65) to display the subject tracking menu and use the multi selector (A 9) to modify and apply settings. A Image mode Allows you to set Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie recording).
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and pictures taken are displayed (A 28). 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. To Use 9 f (h) Display 4, 9, or 16 picture thumbnails. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in the 16-picture thumbnail display to apply the calendar display. 69, 71 f (h) Return to the list by date screen.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode). 1/ 10 The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. To Use A Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked using Print set (A 87) or Protect (A 94) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 69), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display. Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are underlined in yellow. The following operations are available in calendar display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while picture display is enlarged.
Selecting a Playback Mode Select a playback mode from c (playback), h (favorite picture), F (auto sort), and C (list by date) modes. 1 Press the c button in playback mode. The playback-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector H or I to select a playback mode and press the k button. The camera enters the selected playback mode. To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button. c Playback mode Play A 28 Play back all pictures.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been added to albums, favorite pictures mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific album. Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and easier. Pictures can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or weddings. The same picture can be added to multiple albums. Adding Pictures to Albums Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing Pictures in an Album Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in “h favorite pictures mode”. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged and pictures can be displayed as thumbnails or in calendar mode. Still pictures can be edited and movies can be played back.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Removing Pictures from Albums Remove this picture from To remove a picture from an album without favorites? permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. Yes • Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step No 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 75), and press the k button to display the confirmation dialog. • To remove the picture from the album, choose Yes and press the k button.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available with display of album list. To Use Select album A Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture in the album. 68 Delete picture l Press the l button after selecting an album, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures sorted to that album.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to the album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album. 1 Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to choose h, and then press the k button. Favorite pictures A list of albums is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the desired album and press the d button.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 151). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified album are played back.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents Folder name Description D Portraits Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 22) with the face priority and those taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, and Backlight* scene mode (A 50) are displayed. Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 62) with the smile timer setting set to Off are displayed. u Food Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 50) are displayed.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. To Use Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the folder. Select the folder name A Description 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture in 68 the selected folder. Delete picture l Press the l button after selecting a category, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures sorted to that category.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited or added to albums, and movies can be played back. • When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu (A 85) is displayed and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection setting.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. To Use A Description More on Playback Select date Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. 9 Switch to fullframe playback k Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame 68 playback mode to return to the list by date screen.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A 83), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.
Playback Option: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k Quick retouch A 100 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I A 101 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. e A 102 Skin softening The camera detects faces and creates a copy of the picture with softer skin tones in the faces of portrait subjects. a A 87 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Playback Option: Playback Menu a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.
Playback Option: Playback Menu 4 Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. 1 3 Back Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for pictures, the selection is canceled.
Playback Option: Playback Menu B Notes on Print Set When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the album, the selected category, or taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to add pictures in the selected album or category, or taken on the selected shooting date, to the existing print order.
Playback Option: Playback Menu B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 166) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 124).
Playback Option: Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Option: Playback Menu c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Select pictures from the picture selection screen and delete them. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 93) for more information. Erase all images Delete all pictures.
Playback Option: Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following menu selections: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 87), Delete>Erase selected images (A 92), Protect (A 94), Rotate image (A 94), and Copy>Selected images (A 97) • Setup menu: Welcome screen>Select an image (A 128) Erase selected images Back ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures.
Playback Option: Playback Menu d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 93) for more information. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (A 138). Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 7, 70).
Playback Option: Playback Menu E Voice Memos c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 28) or thumbnail playback mode (A 69) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Playback menu More on Playback Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.
Playback Option: Playback Menu Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Select the desired picture in fullframe playback mode (A 28) or thumbnail playback mode (A 69) and press the d button. 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.
Playback Option: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S3000 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 151). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (A 100) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (A 101) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Functions D Original and Edited Pictures • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original. • Print marking (A 87) and protect settings (A 94) do not remain effective in edited copies.
Picture Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 69) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button.
Picture Editing I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 69) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting and press the k button.
Picture Editing e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created with the skin softening function are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 69) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose e Skin softening and press the k button. The screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed.
Picture Editing B Note on Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. D More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 151) for more information.
Picture Editing g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for displaying on Web pages and using as e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 69) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
Picture Editing a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 72) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, enter shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu and press the multi selector H or I to select D, and then press the k button. Movie The maximum movie length that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor (A 108). The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes.
Recording Movies B Recording Movies • Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom can be applied (up to 2×) while movies are being recorded. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. • The angle of view (recordable area) with movie recording is narrower than with shooting of still pictures.
Recording Movies The Movie Menu The movie menu can be used to adjust Movie options (A 108), Autofocus mode (A 109), and Electronic VR (A 109) settings. Select D (Movie) from the movie mode, then press the d button (A 10) to display the movie menu and use the multi selector (A 9) to modify and apply settings. D Movie Options D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D (Movie options) The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Recording Movies I Autofocus Mode D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 108). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2010 15:30 0 0 1 0 . AV I 10s Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The operations described below are available.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on a television. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Yellow 3 White Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, ViewNX for displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The camera automatically turns on and the power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off. B Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 2 3 Connecting the USB Cable • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented.
Connecting to a Computer 4 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S3000 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and Printers K S3000 screen.
Connecting to a Computer At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed. Disconnecting the camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer D Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All Programs>ViewNX>ViewNX). Double-clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX. Macintosh Open Applications and double-click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Connecting to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Description Slow blinking (green) Battery charging. Off Not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. Fast blinking (green) • Operating temperature range exceeded.
Connecting to a Computer B Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 118 Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer • The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera’s date and time have been set (A 18). If the camera’s clock battery (A 130) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 166) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print pictures.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 The camera is automatically turned on. When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2010 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 120), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. 1 Print selection 15/05 2010 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Exit 7 Printing begins. PR Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002 / 004 To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies for each.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the menu shown at right is displayed, Print all images choose Start print and press the k button to start print. Choose Cancel and press the k 0 0 4 prints button to return to the print menu. Start print Cancel Exit DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print set option (A 87).
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 127 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 128 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. d Date A 129 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 132 Adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings. f Date imprint A 133 Imprint shooting date and time on pictures.
Setup Menu V A 140 Charge by computer Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a computer via the USB cable. d A 141 Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with shooting using face priority. p A 143 Reset all Restore camera settings to the default. r A 145 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen.
Setup Menu 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Electronic VR Exit 4 Press K or the k button. The setup menu items can be selected. Use the multi selector to choose items and adjust menu options (A 9). To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab.
Setup Menu c Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M c Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Basic Camera Setup 128 Displays a picture selected for the welcome screen.
Setup Menu d Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Highlight a different item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): press J or K. • Edit the highlighted item: press H or I. • Apply the setting: select the order in which day, month, and year are displayed and press the k button (A 19).
Setup Menu 3 Press K. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Time zone 15/05/2010 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the daylight saving time function and automatically advance the time by one hour. The W icon will be displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time.
Setup Menu e Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Setup Menu f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 90). 2010.05.15 Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. f Date Date is imprinted on the pictures.
Setup Menu w Electronic VR d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M w Electronic VR Choose whether or not electronic VR (vibration reduction) is used when taking still pictures. w Auto Electronic VR is enabled and the effects of camera shake are reduced with shooting of still pictures when all of the following conditions are met. • The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode. • A slow shutter speed is used. • The Continuous setting is set to Single • The subject is dark.
Setup Menu U Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Setup Menu h AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Setup Menu i Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
Setup Menu n Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Setup Menu V Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) M V Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A 117). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Setup Menu d Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M d Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face priority when shooting in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 44) is selected for AF area mode option). • Scene auto selector (A 51), Portrait (A 53), or Night portrait (A 54) is selected for the scene mode. On Off (default setting) Blink warning is not enabled.
Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Option Use Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Basic Camera Setup 142 Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Setup Menu p Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 126) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 30) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 32) Off Macro mode (A 33) Off Exposure compensation (A 34) 0.
Setup Menu Subject Tracking Menu Option Autofocus mode (A 67) Default value Full-time AF Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 108) Autofocus mode (A 109) Electronic VR (A 109) Default value I TV movie 640 Single AF Off Setup Menu Option Text Welcome screen (A 128) None Photo info (A 132) Image review (A 132) Basic Camera Setup Brightness (A 132) Date imprint (A 133) Electronic VR (A 134) Auto info On 3 Off Off Motion detection (A 135) Auto AF assist (A 136) Auto Digital zoom (A 136) On Butto
Setup Menu Others Option Paper size (A 121, 122) Frame intvl for Slide show (A 91) Default value Default 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 151) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 92) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance C The Battery Caring for the Camera • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts 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 end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adapter EH-62D 1 2 3 AC adapter Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 0 0 0 1 .J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included) and movies DSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Small copies (voice memo attachment included) SSCN Quick retouch copies, DLighting copies and Skin softening copies (voice memo attachment included) FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still pictures .
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Solution Technical Notes and Index Clock not set. Set date and time. 129 B Battery running low. Prepare to charge or replace battery. 12, 14 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 12, 14 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high.
Error Messages Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes Problem Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Solution • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures. P Out of memory. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. 37 28, 92, 110 20 20 Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 138 Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card.
Error Messages Display Technical Notes and Index 154 Problem A Solution P Sound file cannot be saved. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. • Select a picture taken with this camera. P A blink was detected in the picture just taken. One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the picture was taken. Check the picture in playback mode. N Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected picture.
Error Messages Display Problem A Solution File cannot be viewed on this camera. View file using a computer or the devices used to create or edit this file. – N All images are hidden. No pictures available for a slide show. – 91 N This image cannot be deleted. Picture is protected. Disable protection. 92 N Travel destination is in the current time zone. Destination in same time zone as home. – 129 Lens error Q Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again.
Error Messages Display PR Printer error: out of paper Problem No paper is loaded in printer. PR Ink error. Printer error: check ink A Solution Load the specified paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Check ink, select Resume and press the k button to – resume printing.* Replace ink cartridge, select PR Running out of ink or ink Resume and press the k Printer error: out of ink cartridge is empty. button to resume printing.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the A button, or the c button. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Date not appearing on pictures The current shooting mode is one that does not even when Date imprint is support Date imprint. enabled. A 133 Camera settings reset. Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A 27 Camera cannot focus. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Select Auto for AF assist in set up menu. • Turn camera off and then on again. Pictures are blurred. • Use flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable electronic vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use BSS. • Use tripod and self-timer. 30 42 134, 135 41 32 Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes and Index 160 Cause/Solution A Skin tones are not softened. • Under some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be softened. • Use Skin softening in the playback menu for pictures containing more than three faces. No sound when shutter is released. • Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter 137 sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. 5, 24 • The speaker is blocked.
Troubleshooting Problem Saving images takes time. A Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction) • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 31 31 53, 54, 64 Playback Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera.
Troubleshooting Problem The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Technical Notes and Index 162 A Cause/Solution • The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently 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.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3000 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 12.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 12.39 million Lens 4× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.9–19.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 27–108mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.2–5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Specifications Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (A auto mode) [W]: –0.6 to +17.2 EV [T]: 1.2 to 19.
Specifications • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to I 4000×3000.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols AVI 151 A Auto mode 22 C Scene mode 50 F Smart portrait mode 62 s Subject tracking mode 65 D Movie mode 106 z Setup menu 125 h Favorite pictures mode 74 F Auto sort mode 80 C List by date mode 83 g (Tele) 4, 25 f (Wide) 4, 25 i Playback zoom 4, 72 h Thumbnail playback 4, 69 j Help 4, 11 k Apply selection button 5, 9 l Delete button 5, 28, 29, 96, 110 c Playback mode 5, 8, 28 n Self timer 32 m Flash mode 30 p Macro mode 33 d Menu button 5 A (Shooting mode) button 5, 8 o Exposure compensation
Index Daylight saving time 18, 130 Delete 92 Digital zoom 25, 136 Direct print 119 D-Lighting 101 DPOF print 124 DSCN 151 Dusk/dawn i 55 E EH-68P 14, 149 Electronic VR (movie) 109 Electronic VR (still pictures) 134 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 151 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F Technical Notes and Index 168 Face priority 44, 46 Favorite pictures menu 77 Favorite pictures mode 77 File names 151 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show m 58 Firmware version 145 Fixed range auto 42 Flash 30, 31 Flas
Index Nikon Transfer 112 Number of exposures remaining 22, 38 Q T Quick retouch 100 Thumbnail playback 69 Time zone 129, 131 Tripod socket 5 TV 111 TV movie 108 O Optional accessories 149 P 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 Technical Notes and Index Panorama assist p 59, 60 Panorama Maker 112, 116 Pape
Index Welcome screen 128 White balance 39 Z Zoom control 4, 25, 110 Technical Notes and Index 170
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