Nikon COOLPIX S3000 Owner Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

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.

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WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC adapter, unplug the Charging AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or Charging AC adapter 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.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

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.

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).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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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. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using 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 (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

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. 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.

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.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice for customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices .......................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions.............................................................................................................2

Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................................4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................8

The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8

The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12

Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................13

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................20

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode...............................................................22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................25

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures .................................................................................28

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................28

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................32

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................33

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .....................................................................34

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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).....................................................................................37

B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...........................................................................................................39

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................41

E ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................42

F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................43

G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................44

I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................48

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously........................................................49

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) ...................................................................................50

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................50

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera

(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................51

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................53

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................60

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................62

Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................64

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) ......................................................65

Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu ........................................................................................................67

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................68

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode ....................................................................................68

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................69

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................71

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................72

Selecting a Playback Mode...............................................................................................................73

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) .................................................................74

Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................74

Viewing Pictures in an Album......................................................................................................................75

Removing Pictures from Albums...............................................................................................................76

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................77

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................77

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums......................................................................................................78

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..............................................................................................80

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode..................................................................................................80

Using Auto Sort Mode ......................................................................................................................................82

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................82

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date).......................................................................................83

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................83

Using List by Date Mode .................................................................................................................................84

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................85

Playback Option: Playback Menu...................................................................................................86

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Table of Contents

a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)..........................................................................................87

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................91

c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)....................................................................................................92

d Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................94

f Rotate Image ..................................................................................................................................................94

E Voice Memos ....................................................................................................................................................95

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) .............................................97

Editing Pictures ..................................................................................................................................98

Editing Functions .................................................................................................................................98

Picture Editing.................................................................................................................................... 100

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................100

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................101

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ...........................................................................................102

g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures........................................................................................................104

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................105

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................106

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 106

The Movie Menu ...............................................................................................................................................108

D Movie Options ............................................................................................................................................108

I Autofocus Mode ........................................................................................................................................109

w Electronic VR ...............................................................................................................................................109

Movie Playback .................................................................................................................................. 110

Deleting Movie...................................................................................................................................................110

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................111

Connecting to a TV ........................................................................................................................... 111

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................112

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................112

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ............................................................113

Charging While Connecting to a Computer ...................................................................................117

Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 119

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................120

Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................121

Printing Multiple Pictures ............................................................................................................................122

Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................125

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 125

a Menus ..............................................................................................................................................................127

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................128

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................129

e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................132

f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time)..................................................................................133

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w Electronic VR................................................................................................................................................134

U Motion Detection......................................................................................................................................135

h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 136

u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................136

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................137

k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................137

l Format Memory/m Format Card....................................................................................................138

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................139

o Video Mode .............................................................................................................................................139

V Charge by Computer ..............................................................................................................................140

d Blink Warning...............................................................................................................................................141

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................143

r Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................................145

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................146

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 146

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................148

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................148

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................149

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 149

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................150

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 151

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 152

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 157

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 163

Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................166

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 167

Introduction

About This Manual

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.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

Introduction

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for picture storage, deletion, or viewing.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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:

Introduction

• 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.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. Visit the site below for contact information.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this 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 THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normall y. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the atten tion of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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 loca l 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 was 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 governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 128). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1 Shutter-release button..............................26

Zoom control..................................................25

f: wide.........................................................25

g: tele..............................................................25

h: thumbnail playback......................69

i: playback zoom....................................72

j: help ..........................................................11

Power switch/power-on lamp

...............................................................17, 22, 137

Lens cover closed

897

4 Built-in flash......................................................30

Self-timer lamp ..............................................32

AF-assist illuminator.................................136

6 Lens......................................................... 148, 163

7 Built-in microphone.........................95, 106

8 Lens cover......................................................146

9 Eyelet for camera strap .............................11

Parts of the Camera

Opening the connector cover

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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......................9

6 l (delete) button ..............28, 29, 96, 110

7 d button............................10, 36, 86, 126

8 Monitor..........................................................6, 23

USB/audio/video output connector

.........................................................111, 113, 120

2 3

5 6 7 8

10 Tripod socket

11 Speaker ....................................................96, 110

12 Connector cover ........ 111, 113, 120, 151

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................12, 20

14 Battery chamber............................................12

15 Memory card slot..........................................20

16 Battery latch.............................................12, 13

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

10102

1 m0 0 s

9 99

9 99 9

1 m0 0 s

9 99

1 60 0

F 3.2

+1.0

1 /2 5 0

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 132).

Shooting

1 3

+1.0

1 600

7 8

91011

1 /250

F3.2

17 16

999

9999

999

1 m00s 1 m00s

ab19 182021

16 Internal memory indicator......................23

17 Aperture .............................................................26

18 Focus area (auto) ..................................26, 44

Focus area (for manual or center)

20 Focus area (face priority).......... 26, 44, 62

Focus area

(subject tracking mode)...........................65

22 Shutter speed .................................................26

23 ISO sensitivity..........................................31, 42

24 Exposure compensation value ............34

25 Skin softening.........................................62, 64

26 Smile timer................................................62, 64

27 Blink proof icon..............................................64

28 Color options ..................................................43

29 White balance mode..................................39

30 Continuous shooting mode ..................41

31 Self-timer indicator......................................32

1 Shooting mode* ........22, 50, 62, 65, 106

2 Macro mode....................................................33

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 25, 33

4 Focus indicator ..............................................26

5 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................61

6 Flash mode.......................................................30

7 Battery level indicator................................ 22

8 Electronic VR icon .....................................134

9 Motion detection icon ................... 23, 135

10 “Date not set” indicator .........................152

11 Travel destination...................................... 129

12 Date imprint .................................................133

13 Movie options .............................................108

14 Image mode....................................................37

a Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)...............................................22

b Movie length ........................................... 106

Differs according to the current shooting mode.

27 26 25 24

............44

Playback

1 m0 0 s

9 99 / 9 9 9

1 m0 0 s

9 99 9 / 99 9 9

9 99 9 . JP G

9 99 / 9 9 9

1 5/ 0 5 /2 0 1 0 1 2: 0 0

18 17

20 19

15 14

1 2 453

1 5/05/2010 12:00

9999.J PG

999/ 999

1012

7 8

999/ 999

9999/9999

Parts of the Camera

1 m00s

Introduction

1 Date of recording.........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Protect icon......................................................94

4 Volume indicator............................... 96, 110

Album icon in favorite pictures mode

Category icon in auto sort mode

...........................75

............................................80

6 Battery level indicator................................ 22

7 Movie options2...........................................108

Image mode

a Current frame number/

total number of frames........................28

..................................................37

10 Internal memory indicator......................28

11 Movie playback guide ............................110

12 Add to favorite pictures guide.............74

13 List by date guide.........................................83

14 Skin softening icon...................................102

15 Print set icon....................................................87

16 Small picture icon .....................................104

17 D-Lighting icon...........................................101

18 Quick retouch icon...................................100

19 Voice memo icon .........................................96

20 File number and type .............................151

b Movie length ........................................... 110

The icon for the album or the selected category in auto sort mode currently selected in playback mode is displayed.

Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.

Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

Introduction

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

The c (Playback) Button

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c

shooting mode.

the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35).

playback mode.

the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 73).

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

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.

Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or move cursor up

Display o

Display n (self-timer)

(A 32) menu

Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu or move cursor down

Playback

Select previous picture

Menu Screen

(exposure compensation) (A 34) guide

Apply selection

Select next picture

Flash mode

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Move cursor up

Move cursor right or go

Move cursor left

or return to the

previous screen

to next screen (apply selection)

Apply selection (go to the next screen)

Move cursor down

C Note on the Multi Selector

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J and K.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Beach/snow

Basic Operations

The d Button

Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode.

• Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).

Introduction

• Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Displayed when previous menu items are available

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab

Display the available menus in the current mode

Display the setup menu

Shooting menu

Autofocus mode

Exit

Choose an option and press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Press the multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Autofocus mode

Single AF

Full-time AF

Exit

Press the k button or the multi selector K to apply selection

Set up

Menus

We lcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint El ectronic VR

Exit

The selected menu is displayed

Basic Operations

Help Displays

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.

White balance

For accurate col or reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Exit Back

The Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Introduction

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure

Attaching the Camera Strap

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take picture

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).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

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cover.

2 Insert the battery.

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.

Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up (1) as the battery is inserted (2).

When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in

the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Removing the Battery

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.

Inserting the Battery

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 147), before using the battery.

• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and

completely exhaust it before returning it to storage.

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.

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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. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or

region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step

EH-68P (AR)

2 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A 12) and turn off the camera (A 17).

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the

camera.

USB cable

B Connecting the Cable

When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical

outlet.

The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging.

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 Description

Blinks slowly (green)

Off

Flickers (green)

Battery charging.

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

Charging the Battery

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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• 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), b efore use.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P can be used with AC power sources of 50/60Hz and 100-240V.

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To use the charging AC adapter abroad, be sure to use a power adapter (available commercially) where necessary. Check beforehand with your travel agent regarding the necessity for power adapter plugs.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC adapter, the camera cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-68P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately; A 149) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62D. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S3000 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ENEL10 (A 112, 140).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-63 (available separately; A 149).

Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

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).

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C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off automatically, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

• If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting) in shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode.

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode (the power-on lamp is blinking), press the following button to reactivate it.

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or c button

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option (A 137) in the setup menu (A 125).

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.

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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.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press the multi selector J or K to select your

home time zone (A 131) and press the k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I.

Date

Set time and date?

Cancel

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