Nikon Fun Touch 3 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de instrucciones

For Fig. C, D, E, F, G, H, K & L, refer to the end of booklet.

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Precautions

• In the event of camera failure, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera by yourself

since high-voltage circuits are built in. In such a case, try replacing the battery first. If it does not work, take the camera to your nearest Nikon service center.

•Please ensure that you are fully conversant with the operations and features of your new camera by reading these instructions before using it for special occasions (holidays, weddings, etc.).

•To prevent the camera from being deformed, discoloured or damaged, do not leave it in a hightemperature and high-humidity environment. The battery power will be decreased in very cold surroundings.

•When the camera is not in use, close the lens cover and keep it in a safe place.

Precauciones

•En caso de que la camara falle, no intente desarmarla ni repararla Ud. mismo pues tiene circuitos de alta tension. Pruebe a recambiar la pila primero. Si no funciona, Neve la camara al centra de servicio Nikon mas cercano.

• Cerciorese de que esta familiarizado con el funcionamiento y funciones de la camara leyendo estas instrucciones antes de usarla para ocasiones especiales (vacaciones, bodas, etc.).

•Para que la camara no se deforme, descolore o dane, no la deje en ambientes con alta temperatura o humedad. La energia de la pila disminuira en medios muy frios.

•Cuando no utilice la camara, cierre la tapa del objetivo y guarde la camara en un lugar seguro.

For Canada

"This digital apparatus does not exceed the (Class B) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications."

Pour le Canada

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

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Dear Owner Thank

you of our products around the world. We trust that you will be satisfied with this new aid to your photographic creativity. Please carefully read these operating instructions and keep it handy for your reference.

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Parts Identification

A) Shutter release button Film frame counter Infrared auto focus window Viewfinder Exposure sensor Electronic flash Flash-on button

Red-eye reduction lamp Lens cover and red-eye reduction switch 32 mm lens Strap

Back cover latch

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Viewfinder eyepiece

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Green LED (ready lamp)

15.

Film chamber

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Film rewind spindle

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DX decoding contact

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Film rewind switch

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Film guide

20.

Take-up spool

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Battery compartment cover

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Back cover

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Film check window

Installing the Batteries

(1) Open the battery compartment cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow. (2) Insert two new AA-size alkaline batteries with the correct positive (+) and negative (-)

polarity as indicated by the diagram inside the battery compartment.

(3) Push the battery compartment cover down to close securely.

• Replace the batteries when:

A) The film winding speed is slower than usual. B) The green LED does not come on within 20 sec. after opening the lens cover.

C) The green LED blinks when pressing the shutter halfway. A),

B) or C) means that the batteries are weak and there may be insufficient power to

operate all the camera's functions.

NOTE:

— Manganese batteries are not powerful enough for correct performance. Ni-Cd

re-chargeable and lithium batteries cannot be used either.

— Remove the batteries from the camera when you do not intend to use it for a number

of months.

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Opening the Lens Cover

Slide the lens cover switch to open and close the lens cover. (Fig. C)

Close Open Red-eye reduction

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NOTE:

When the lens cover is closed, the shutter will not operate. When the camera is not in

use,

close the cover to prevent accidental exposure and to protect the lens.

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Film Speed Selection

Use ISO 100 film in sunny weather and 400 film in cloudy/dull conditions and indoors.

ISO Number of Film

DX setting by camera

NOTE:

When using faster films than ISO 400, you may get an overexposed picture if the

ambient light is very

ISO 50, 100, 200, and Non-DX coded film

100

high,

such as in direct sunlight.

ISO 400, 1000, 1600

400

Loading the Film

(1) Push the back cover latch in the direction of the arrow and pull open the cover. (2) Insert the female end of the cartridge into the bottom of the film chamber, then lower

the male end in and snap into position.

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(3) Pull the film leader across and place it as indicated (FILM TIP) in the figures. Be

careful not to let the leader extend too far, as it may cause excessive film slackness. Make sure the film rests flat between the guides and over the sprocket teeth. (Figs. D and E)

(4) Close the back cover until you hear a click indicating that it is securely locked. If the

cover does not close properly with the film in place, check that it is lying flat between the guides and that the cartridge is snug in the chamber.

(5) Depress the shutter release button halfway after the cover has been closed, and the

film will advance automatically to frame counter number T.

NOTE:

The counter will only work with the film properly installed in the camera. If the

film counter does not advance, repeat steps (1) to (5).

Holding the Camera (Fig. F)

The camera must be held correctly with both hands, to ensure consistently good, sharp photographs. It should be held steadily and comfortably while you are taking photographs. The illustrations in Fig. F show the correct ways to hold the camera in both the vertical and horizontal positions. Be careful not to block any window on the front with your fingers.

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Viewfinder

Look through the viewfinder and compose your picture in the white frame. When your main subject is located in the centre focusing frame of the viewfinder and is more than

1.2 m (3.9 ft) away, the camera will automatically focus on it.

Picture frame

Focusing frame

Taking Pictures

Automatic Photography

Your camera is totally automatic. Exposure, focus and film advance are all handled automatically by the camera. But we recommend you shoot the pictures after confirming that the green LED is glowing, i.e. the flash is ready. You can thus regard this green LED as a ready speed and the camera-to-subject distance. (See table)

If you don't press the shutter button more than 1 minute after opening the lens cover, the green LED goes off automatically in order to save power. In this case press the shutter halfway, then it will come back on.

sign.

Strictly speaking, however, proper flash exposure depends on the film

Flash range

Film speed

ISO 100 ISO 400

Flash range

1.2 —3.8 m (3.9 — 12.5 ft)

1.2 —7.6 m (3.9 — 24.9 ft)

Fill-in Flash

When photographing a subject in the shade, against the sun or in front of a bright window, the flash can be used to brighten the subject. After holding the flash-on button and making sure the green LED glows, release the shutter.

3. Focus-lock {Fig. G)

When composing the picture where the principal subject is not in the centre of the viewfinder, it is necessary to prefocus the camera lens. To do so: (1) Look through the viewfinder and compose the picture so that your subject is located

directly within the focusing frame. (2) Gently press the shutter release button halfway to lock in the correct focus. (3) While maintaining pressure on the shutter button, recompose the picture as you

desire and press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture. The

focus-lock can be cancelled simply by removing pressure on the shutter button.

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