Nikon 3500 User Manual
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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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5.6-16.8mm1:2.7-4.8
Shoot, View, and Enjoy
A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera
STEP 1—Ready the camera
Getting ready First Steps 16
Camera setup
STEP 2—Take pictures
Creative photography
(scene mode)
STEP 3—Play them back…
…and delete unwanted pictures…
First Steps
Camera Setup
Tutorial: Taking PicturesSnapshots (auto mode) 23
Getting Creative
Taking Pictures: The DetailsCustom shots and movies 41
Review and Deletion…while shooting… 31
Basic Playback…after shooting… 68
Keep or Delete…immediately 48
Review and Deletion…while shooting 31
Basic Playback…during playback 68
Deleting PicturesDelete multiple pictures 76
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59
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STEP 4—Install camera software
Quick Start Guide (provided)Install software
Get to know Nikon View —
STEP 5—Copy pictures to your computer
Nikon View Reference Manual (provided on CD)
Quick Start Guide (provided)Transfer pictures —
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Product Documentation
The documentation for this product
includes the manuals listed below.
Please be sure to read all instructions
thoroughly to get the most from your
camera.
Quick-Start Guide
The Quick-Start Guide takes you
through the process of unpacking
and setting up your Nikon digital
camera, taking your first pictures, installing software, and transferring
pictures to your computer.
Guide to Digital Photography
The Guide to Digital Photography
(this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.
Nikon View Reference Manual
The Nikon View Reference Manual
can be found in electronic format
on the reference CD provided with
your camera. For information on
viewing the Reference Manual, see
the
Quick-Start Guide
.
Overview
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
Menu Guide
First Steps
Taking Pictures
Review and Deletion
Getting Creative
Beyond Point-and-Shoot
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Camera Setup
Basic Playback
The Playback Menu
Technical Notes
Index
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before
using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Tu rn off immediately in the event
of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC
adapter or remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Observe caution when using the
camera strap
Caution should be exercised to prevent strangulation when wearing the
camera strap around your neck. Never
place the strap around the neck of an
infant or child.
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Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
a malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualified technician.
Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery or AC adapter and
then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2
lithium-ion battery (supplied).
•When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
•Do not short or disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• When the battery is not in use, attach
the terminal cover and store in a cool
place.
•Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.
•Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any changes in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
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.
The lens section
• Do not insert your fingers in the gap
between the rotating lens section and
the camera body. Your fingers could
be pinched between the body and the
lens section, resulting in injury. Particular care should be observed in the
case of small children.
•To prevent your fingers, flesh, or other
objects from being pinched in the gap
between the rotating lens section and
the camera body, return the lens section to its housing in the camera body
before transporting the camera.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery
or other small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the
camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should
not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
one meter (39˝) from the subject.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal
from the monitor touching the skin
or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Notices
•No part of the manuals included with this
product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without Nikon’s
prior written permission.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
E3500
Tested T o Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications made
to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Te l.: 631-547-4200
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such
as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted
and non-commercial use.
Trademark Information
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a
trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your
Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Table of Contents
Product Documentation .................................................................................. i
For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii
Notices ........................................................................................................... iv
Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... 1
Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... 2
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500: The Parts of the Camera and Their
Functions ......................................................................................................... 4
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 3500 ................................................ 4
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ 6
Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options ........................................................... 9
Tutorial: Getting Started ................................................................................. 15
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ 16
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... 16
Step 2—Insert the Battery and Memory Card .................................................. 16
Step 3—Choose a Language .......................................................................... 19
Step 4—Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... 21
Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. 23
Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................................. 23
Step 2—Choose Mode .......................................................................... 25
Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... 26
Step 4—Frame the Picture .............................................................................. 26
Step 5—Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... 28
Step 6—Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... 30
Review and Deletion: Quick Review ............................................................. 31
Quick Review .................................................................................................. 32
Full-Screen Review .......................................................................................... 32
Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................... 34
Getting Creative: Scene Selection ................................................................. 36
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Taking Pictures: The Details ............................................................................ 41
Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. 42
, , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... 42
Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. 43
Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode ................................... 45
Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ..................................................... 47
Keep or Delete: Picture Review ....................................................................... 48
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings: The -Mode Menu ..................................... 49
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... 50
Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/–........................................................................... 53
Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... 54
Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous ...................................................... 56
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... 57
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. 58
Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu ................................................................... 59
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness ........................................................ 62
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................... 62
Setting the Time and Date: Date ..................................................................... 63
Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................... 63
Choosing a Language: Language .................................................................... 64
Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................................ 64
Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only) .................................. 66
Playing Pictures Back: Playback Mode ........................................................... 67
Basic Playback: Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback ................................... 68
The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... 75
Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. 76
Ordering Prints: Print Set................................................................................. 78
Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... 80
Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer............................................... 81
Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... 83
Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. 84
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 87
Web Resources ............................................................................................... 88
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 88
Specifications ................................................................................................. 95
Index ................................................................................................................. 98
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Introduction
Before You Begin
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
Overview
Read this section for a description of how this
manual is organized and for an explanation of the
symbols and conventions used.
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read
through the manual for information on the names
and functions of camera parts.
Menu Guide
Refer to this section for instructions on using the
menus that control some aspects of camera operation. This section also contains an index of menu
options.
Overview
2–3
Getting to Know the
COOLPIX 3500
4–8
Menu Guide
9–14
1
Overview
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 3500 digital camera. This manual
has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX
Introduction—Overview
3500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when
using the product.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and
includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories
(including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon
specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven
to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID
NIKON WARRANTY.
YOUR
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer.
2
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to
your camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information you may find helpful when using your camera.
Introduction—Overview
This icon marks notes, information that you should read before
using your camera.
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere
in this manual.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at
the following sites:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:
http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,
answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital
imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the
Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
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Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
through the rest of the manual.
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 3500
The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the
function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.
A1
45 3 2
1 Shutter-release button ..... 28, 29
2 Eyelet for camera strap .......... 16
3 Built-in Speedlight ................. 43
4 Lens .......................... 23, 26, 95
5 Self-timer lamp ...................... 45
6 Zoom buttons (
........................... 27, 47, 70, 71
7 Cover latch ............................ 17
/ )
4
8 Battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover .............................. 17
9 Cover release (for use when
connecting optional AC adapter
kit) .................................. 16, 87
10 USB connector
(under cover) ......................... 82
11
12 button ............... 49, 60, 75
/SMALL PIC. button...
31, 72
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
16
14 12 1115
13 Tripod socket
14 / button.... 33–34, 43, 68, 70
15 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28
16 Non-slip grip
B
C
6
10137D
A Mode selector ......................... 6
B Monitor ................................... 6
C Multi selector .......................... 8
D
/ button ...................... 8
8
9
5
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
A The Mode Selector
The mode selector selects the operating mode and
turns the camera on and off. Choose to take
still pictures and movies ( 42), (playback
mode) to play them back ( 68). Slide the mode
selector to OFF when you have finished using the
camera.
B The Monitor
The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In mode,
the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons
indicating the status of camera settings.
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17
16
15
14
13
NORMAL
2048
15
89101112
1 Zoom indicator ...................... 47
2
Focus indicator1..................... 28
3 Recording indicator ............... 29
4 “Date not set” icon2............. 22
5 Camera shake icon3.............. 44
6 Battery level indicator
7 Self-timer indicator ................ 45
6
8 Number of exposures remaining
............................................. 24
9 Exposure compensation ......... 53
7
10 Flash mode ............................ 43
11 Image quality ........................ 51
12 Image size ............................. 52
13 Sensitivity gain indicator ........ 44
14 Best shot selector (BSS) .......... 57
Continuous shooting mode ... 56
15 Image sharpening .................. 58
16 White balance ....................... 54
17 Shooting mode ............... 25, 36
mode
Playback mode
4
.......... 24
1Displayed only when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
2Appears when clock-calendar has not been set.
6
3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds.
4 Appears only when battery is running low.
The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back
full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo.
11
10
NORMAL
2048
0012/0015
789
1
1 Current folder ....................... 69
2
3
2 File number and type ............. 69
3 Battery level indicator
4
4 Transfer icon.............. 33, 34, 69
5
6
5 Print-order icon ..................... 78
6 Protect icon ........................... 80
*
........... 24
7 Current frame number/
total number of frames ... 32, 68
8 Image quality ........................ 51
9 Image size ............................. 52
10 Time of recording .................. 22
11 Date of recording .................. 22
* Appears only when battery is running low.
Controlling the Monitor
To hide camera settings or photo info, press the multi selector to the left.
Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again.
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
Indicators
displayed
2048
NORMAL
Indicators
hidden
15
7
C The Multi Selector
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500
The multi selector is used to navigate through cam-
era menus, to page through or select pictures
during playback ( 68), and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the
multi selector is also used to select the shooting
mode and to turn the self-timer on and off.
Self-timer on/off ( 45)
Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down
ONON
to highlight option. Press right to exit menu.
OFFOFF
Shooting mode selection ( 42)
Press down to display
Indicators on/off ( 7)
Press to left to hide or
display indicators in
monitor.
shooting-mode
menu, press up or
down to highlight option. Press right to
exit menu.
D The (Scene Mode)/ (Transfer) Button
In mode, the / (scene mode/transfer)
button is used for scene selection ( 36). When
pictures are played back in the monitor, it is used
to select images for transfer to a computer (
82). When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View, pressing this button transfers selected pictures to a
computer (not available under Mac OS X version 10.1.2; with Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or later, the USB option in the camera setup menu [ 64] must
be set to PTP). See the Quick Start Guide for details.
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Menu Guide
Index to Menu Options
Changes to some camera settings are made with the help of menus that
appear in the camera monitor. The options available depend on the operating mode and, in mode, on the shooting mode selected ( 42).
Menu DescriptionMode
SHOOTING
SET-UP
PLAY
BACK
In (auto) and scene modes, the SHOOTING menu is used to set image quality and size,
and to adjust exposure for very bright, very dark,
or high-contrast subjects.
(manual) mode gives you full control over
camera settings. In addition to the settings available in auto and scene modes, the manualmode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced
shooting options.
The SET-UP menu, which is accessed from the
SHOOTING menu, contains options for basic
camera setup (e.g., setting the time and date,
choosing a language).
The PLAY BACK menu contains options for
managing the pictures stored on the memory
card by, for example, deleting selected images
or selecting pictures for printing or for transfer
to your computer.
10,
49–
53
11,
49–
58
12,
59–
66
13,
61–
62,
75–
82
Introduction—Menu Guide
No menu is available in movie mode (
42, 90).
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SHOOTING MENU
Introduction—Menu Guide
SELECT
OFF
MENU
IMAGE QUALITY
IMAGE QUALITY
Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size.
SET
SELECT
OFF
MENU
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE SIZE
Choose small sizes for e-mail
or the web, large sizes for
printing.
SET
SELECT
OFF
MENU
–
EXP.+/
EXP. +/–
Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or
high contrast subjects.
SET
SELECT
OFF
MENU
The Shooting Menu / Scene
Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is
set to displays the SHOOTING menu. In (auto)
and scene modes, this menu contains three basic shooting options.
SET
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
1024
640
52
51
2048
1600
1280
Choose from settings
between –2.0 and
53
+2.0 EV
10
SHOOTING MENU
SELECT
OFF
MENU
IMAGE QUALITY
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
SELECT
OFF
MENU
IMAGE SIZE
SELECT
OFF
MENU
WHITE BALANCE
SELECT
OFF
MENU
–
EXP.+/
SELECT
MENU
OFF
CONTINUOUS
Single
Continuous
Multi-Shot 16
SELECT
OFF
MENU
BEST SHOT SELECTOR
On
Off
SELECT
OFF
MENU
IMAGE SHARPENING
Auto
High
Norm
al
w
Lo
ff
O
SELECT
OFF
MENU
The Shooting Menu
In (manual) mode, the SHOOTING menu contains
four advanced shooting options in addition to the three
basic options available in auto and scene modes.
SET
IMAGE QUALITY
Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size.
SET
IMAGE SIZE
Choose small sizes for e-mail
or the web, large sizes for
printing.
SET
52
WHITE BALANCE
Match to lighting to ensure
that colors are reproduced
accurately.
SET
54
EXP. +/–
Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or
high contrast subjects.
SET
CONTINUOUS
Take pictures in sequence or create
collages of sixteen consecutive photographs.
SET
BEST SHOT SELECTOR
Use when photos could be blurred by
inadvertent camera movement.
SET
IMAGE SHARPENING
Heighten or reduce the
sharpness of outlines in your
photographs.
SET
58
FINE
NORMAL
51
BASIC
2048
1600
1280
Auto
A
White Bal Preset
Fine
Incandescent
Choose from settings
between –2.0 and
53
+2.0 EV
56
On
Off
57
Auto
High
Normal
Introduction—Menu Guide
1024
640
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedlight
Single
Continuous
Multi-Shot 16
Low
Off
11
SET-UP
Brightness
CF Card Format
Introduction—Menu Guide
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
Reset All
MENU
OFF
BRIGHTNESS
SELECT
Brightness
Adjust monitor brightness.
SET
SELECT
OFF
MENU
CF CARD FORMAT
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
OFF
MENU
DATE
SELECT
CF Card Format
Format memory cards for use in your
camera.
SET
Date
Set the time and date.
SET
SELECT
OFF
MENU
AUTO OFF
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
Reset All
SELECT
OFF
MENU
LANGUAGE
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
Reset All
SELECT
MENU
OFF
USB
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
PTP
Language
Mass Storage
USB
Reset All
SELECT
OFF
MENU
RESET ALL
Reset all settings
to default values
No
Reset
SELECT
OFF
MENU
Auto Off
Specify how long the monitor will remain on before turning off automatically to save power.
SET
Language
Choose the language in which camera messages and menus are displayed.
SET
USB
Choose a transfer protocol for use
when your camera is connected to a
computer.
SET
Reset All ( mode only)
Reset camera settings to their default
values.
SET
12
The Setup Menu / / Scene
The SET-UP menu, which can be accessed from the
SHOOTING menu, contains options for camera setup.
SET
Maximum
(Five levels)
62
Minimum
No
Format
62
Year, Month, Day, hour,
minute, order of display for year, month,
21–22
and day
30 s
1m
5m
63
30 m
De (German)
19–20
En (English)
Fr (French)
Es (Spanish)
PTP
Mass Storage
64
No
Reset
66
(Japanese)
DELETE
Delete
Print Set
Protect
Auto Transfer
CF Card Format
Brightness
OFF
MENU
DELETE
Selected Images
All Images
SELECT
OFF
MENU
PRINT SET
Print set
Delete print set
SELECT
OFF
MENU
PROTECT
SELECT SET
AUTO TRANSFER
All ON
All OFF
SELECT
OFF
MENU
CF CARD FORMAT
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
SELECT
OFF
MENU
BRIGHTNESS
SELECT
OFF
MENU
The Playback Menu
Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is
set to displays the PLAY BACK menu, which contains options for managing the pictures on the memory
card.
SELECT
SET
Delete
Delete all or selected pictures.
SET
Print Set
Select pictures for printing on a DPOFcompatible device.
SET
Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
QUICK
DONE
Auto Transfer
Mark all pictures for transfer to a computer, or remove transfer marking
from all pictures.
SET
CF Card Format
This option is used to format memory
cards for use in your camera.
SET
Brightness
Adjust monitor brightness.
SET
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Selected Images
All Images
Print set
Delete print set
Select pictures for protection. Protected pictures are marked by a
icon.
All ON
All OFF
No
Format
Maximum
(Five levels)
Minimum
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The Scene Menu ( and Modes)
Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve “scene” modes for com-
Introduction—Menu Guide
mon compositions. When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu, camera
settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected
scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one-by-one.
Mode Description
Portrait
Party/Indoor
Night Portrait
Beach/Snow
Landscape
Sunset
Night Landscape
Museum
Fireworks Show
Close Up
Copy
Back Light
Use for portraits.
Use to capture background details or the effects
of candlelight and other indoor lighting.
Use when shooting portraits against a backdrop
of night scenery.
Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and sunlight expanses of water.
Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in
skyscapes, forests, and other landscape shots.
Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and
sunrises.
Use when taking landscape shots a night.
Use where a flash is prohibited.
Use to capture the expanding burst of light from
a firework.
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of
flowers, insects, and other small objects.
Use to copy text and line drawings from a white
board or from a book or other printed matter.
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow.
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Tutorial
Getting Started
This chapter is divided into the following four sections:
First Steps
This section details the steps you will take before
using your camera for the first time.
Taking Pictures
Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the
basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 3500.
Review and Deletion
Learn how to review and delete pictures while setting up your next shot.
Getting Creative
Explore the creative possibilities of scene mode.
First Steps
16–22
Taking Pictures
23–30
Review and Deletion
31–35
Getting Creative
36–40
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First Steps
Getting Ready to Use Your Camera
Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the
steps shown below.
Tu torial—First Steps
Attach the Camera Strap 16STEP 1
Insert the Battery and Memory Card 16–18STEP 2
Choose a Language 19–20STEP 3
Set the Time and Date 21–22STEP 4
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap
To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged, attach the strap as
shown and wear it around your neck while using or carrying the camera.
Adjust to length shown if
wearing around neck
Step 2—Insert the Battery and Memory Card
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery,
which can be charged using the MH-60 battery charger provided with the
camera. To store pictures, your camera uses CompactFlash™ memory cards.
.1 Charge the battery
2
The EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully
charged at shipment. We recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the
instruction manual included with the battery charger.
Alternative Power Sources
To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-60/EH-60S AC adapter
kit (available separately; 87).
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.2 Turn the camera off
2
Before inserting or removing the battery or
memory card, be sure the mode selector is
in the “OFF” position.
.3 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
2
Slide the cover latch in the direction of the icon (A1) until the red dot
is visible (A2), indicating that the cover is unlatched. Slide the cover out
(B) and flip it open (C).
2
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E
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A B
.4 Insert the battery and memory card
2
Insert a fully-charged EN-EL2 battery with
the “+” and “–” contacts oriented as shown
C
A
N
E
2
L
E
N
E
in the label on the underside of the batterychamber/memory card slot cover (A). Insert
the memory card as shown in the label at
the entrance to the memory card slot (B),
2
L
E
N
B
E
sliding it in until it is firmly in place and the
eject button pops up (the card is fully inserted when the top of the card is level with
the top of the eject button).
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EL 2
EN
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
Formatting Memory Cards
The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other
memory cards, however, must be formatted before first use. For information
on formatting memory cards, see “Camera Setup: CF Card Format” ( 62).
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.5 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
2
Tu torial—First Steps
Close the battery chamber/memory card slot cover (A, B) and slide the
latch in the direction of the icon until the red dot is hidden, indicating that the cover is latched (C). To prevent the battery or memory card
being dislodged during operation, be sure that the cover is securely latched.
A B C
Removing the Battery
The battery can be removed without affecting pictures on the memory card. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off. Remove the battery
by hand, holding it between your finger and thumb
as shown at right. Do not use your fingernails.
2
L
E
N
E
The Clock Battery
The camera’s internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable
power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. If the camera has been stored for an extended period with the main
battery removed, the clock may need to be reset. The clock power source can
provide several days of back-up power after charging for about ten hours.
Removing the Memory Card
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. When removing memory
cards, turn the camera off and open the battery
chamber/memory card slot cover (1). Press the
eject button to partially eject the card (2), and then
remove the card by hand.
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Step 3—Choose a Language
Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German,
English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.
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3
.2
IMAGE QUALITY
Tu torial—First Steps
OFF
MENU
Slide mode selector to
.3
3
Highlight page tab
.5
3
Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight Language
SHOOTING MENU
SELECT
OFF
MENU
BRIGHTNESS
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
SELECT
OFF
MENU
SET
SET
Press MENU button to display menu
for current shooting mode
.4
3
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
OFF
MENU
Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( )
.6
3
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
OFF
MENU
SELECT
SET-UP
SELECT
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
SET
SET
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3
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LANGUAGE
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
OFF
SELECT
MENU
Display options
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3
LANGUAGE
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
SELECT
OFF
MENU
Return to SET-UP menu. If you have
yet to set the time and date, proceed
to Step 4.6 on the following page to
set the time and date.
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3
SET
Choose a language from:
De Deutsch (German)
En English
Fr Français (French)
Japanese
Es Español (Spanish)
SET
LANGUAGE
Brightness
CF Card Format
Date
Auto Off
Language
USB
SELECT
OFF
MENU
SET
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