Nikon S3500 User Manual

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Reference Manual

Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S3500

Features that help you capture the images and movies you want

Advanced features for capturing beautiful images

Packed with a wealth of high-performance features, including a wide selection of shooting modes unique to COOLPIX cameras, a 7x optical zoom, and an effective resolution of 20.1 megapixels, the camera enables you to capture the images you desire. The camera’s advanced lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function ensures that you capture ultra-sharp images, even in situations where camera shake is likely to occur. In addition, you can record movies with the simple press of the movie-record button.

Image editing effects that are fun and easy to apply while shooting

p Quick effects ......................................................A30, 39

Create images with effects in three easy steps, simply by shooting, selecting, and saving. Thirty effects are available. You can preview the results of each effect on the image and choose your favorite one to suit the scene or your mood. You can also apply effects to images later by pressing the k button during playback (A33).

Image editing effects that enhance facial beauty

Glamour retouch.......................................................... A78

Edit images using eight effects designed to enhance the attractiveness of human faces. In addition to reducing face size and increasing eye size, the glamour retouch function enables you to brighten skin, eliminate eye bags, and whiten eyes and teeth. These effects make it fun and easy to enhance the beauty and youth of the people in your images.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3500 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).

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Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual:

Symbol Description

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C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/FThese icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

• 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.

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

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

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:

• 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 Images

Before taking images 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 normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

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About the Manuals

• No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny 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 the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

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

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• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and 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).

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 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 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, images of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A98). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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For Your Safety

To pr event da mage to y our Niko n product or injury t o yourself or to others, read t he follo wing 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:

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This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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

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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.

Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in lowtemperature burns.

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat 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.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (included) or the Charge by computer function. The Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately) is also available to charge the battery without using a camera.

• 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.

• Put the battery in the battery case before

transporting it. 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 Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these

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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

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voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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 included with this device 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 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. Remove the Eye-Fi card, which can be the cause of the disruption, beforehand if inserted in the camera.

Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

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 harmf ul 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.

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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.

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Wash hands after ha ndling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

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.

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

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• 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................... ii

Read This First ....................................................... ii

About This Manual .................................................. iii

Information and Precautions ............................. v

For Your Safety ................................................. viii

WARNINGS ................................................................ viii

Notices .................................................................... xi

Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1

The Camera Body................................................. 2

Attaching the Camera Strap ............................... 5

Using Menus (the d Button)....................... 6

The Monitor ........................................................... 8

Shooting Mode .......................................................... 8

Playback Mode ...................................... .................. 10

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

........................................................................... 13

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .................. 14

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ............... 16

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card .......... 18

Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 19

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language,

Date and Time.............................. ...................... 20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ........................... 24

Turning the Camera On and Off ................... 25

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.................... 26

Available Shooting Modes ............................... 27

Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 28

Using the Zoom ...................................................... 29

Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................. 30

The Shutter-release Button .............................. 31

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 32

Step 6 Delete Images....................................... 34

Shooting Features ..................................... 37

A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 38

Using Quick Effects................................................ 39

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

................................................................................. 40

Displaying a Description of Each Scene

Mode (Help Display) ............................................. 41

Scene Mode and Features ................................ 41

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects

When Shooting) ................................................ 47

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of

Smiling Faces) .................................................... 49

Using Skin Softening ............................................ 51

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi

Selector................................................................. 52

Functions Available for Each Shooting

Mode.............................................................................. 52

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)........................ 53

Using the Self-timer .............................................. 55

Using Macro Mode ................................................ 57

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure

Compensation) ........................................................ 59

Default Settings ....................................................... 60

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Functions That Can Be Set Using the d

Button (Shooting Menu) ................................ 62

Shooting Menu Options .................................... 63

Functions That Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously .................................................. 65

Focusing............................................................... 67

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AF Area ......................................................................... 67

Face Detection......................................................... 68

Focus Lock.................................................................. 70

Playback Features....................................... 73

Playback Zoom .................................................. 74

Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display

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

Selecting Certain Types of Images for

Playback ............................................................... 76

Available Playback Modes ................................ 76

Switching Between Playback Modes......... 77

Functions That Can Be Set Using the d

Button (Playback Menu) ................................. 78

Connectin g the Camera to a TV, Computer,

or Printer .............................................................. 80

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 82

Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................... 82

Transferring Images to the Computer ...... 85

Viewing Images....................................................... 88

Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 89

Recording Movies ............................................. 90

Functions That Can Be Set Using the d

Button (Movie Menu) .......................................... 94

Movie Playback.................................................. 95

General Camera Setup ............................. 97

Functions That Can Be Set Using the d

Button (Setup Menu) ....................................... 98

Reference Section................................. E1

Using Panorama Assist............................... E2

Favorite Pictures Mode.............................. E5

Adding Images to Albums.......................... E5

Viewing Images in an Album ................... E6

Removing Images from Albums ............. E7

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums

..................................................................................... E8

Auto Sort Mode ............................................ E9

Auto Sort Mode Categories ....................... E9

List by Date Mode ...................................... E11

Editing Images (Still Images) ................. E12

Editing Functions .......................................... E12

Quick Effects ..................................................... E14

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and

Saturation........................................................... E16

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and

Contrast .............................................................. E16

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

with Eight Effects........................................... E17

Small Picture: Reducing Image Size... E19

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........... E20

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback

on a TV).......................................................... E22

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct

Print) ............................................................... E24

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

.................................................................................. E25

Printing Images One at a Time ............. E27

Printing Multiple Images .......................... E29

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

.......................................................................... E32

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)

.................................................................................. E32

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............ E34

Continuous ....................................................... E37

ISO Sensitivity .................................................. E39

Color Options .................................................. E41

AF Area Mode.................................................. E42

Autofocus Mode ............................................ E46

Quick Effects..................................................... E47

Smart Portrait Menu ................................. E48

Skin Softening ................................................ E48

Smile Timer ....................................................... E49

Blink Proof.......................................................... E50

The Playback Menu ................................... E51

Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

.................................................................................. E51

Slide Show......................................................... E55

Protect ................................................................ E56

Rotate Image.................................................... E58

Voice Memo ..................................................... E59

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and

Memory Card) ................................................. E61

The Movie Menu ........................................ E63

Movie Options................................................. E63

Autofocus Mode ............................................ E65

Wind Noise Reduction .............................. E65

The Setup Menu ......................................... E66

Welcome Screen............................................ E66

Time Zone and Date.................................... E67

Monitor Settings ............................................ E70

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)

..................................................................................

Vibration Reduction ..................................... E73

Motion Detection.......................................... E75

AF Assist .............................................................. E76

Digital Zoom .................................................... E77

Sound Settings................................................ E78

Auto Off ............................................................... E79

Format Memory/Format Card ............... E80

Language............................................................ E81

Video Mode....................................................... E82

Charge by Computer .................................. E83

Blink Warning................................................... E85

Eye-Fi Upload................................................... E87

Reset All ............................................................... E88

Firmware Version .......................................... E91

Image/Sound File and Folder Names

.......................................................................... E92

Optional Accessories ................................ E94

Error Messages............................................ E95

E72

Technical Notes and Index .................. F1

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance

.............................................................................. F2

The Camera ............................................................ F2

The Battery.............................................................. F4

Charging AC Adapter....................................... F5

Memory Cards ...................................................... F5

Cleaning and Storage................................... F6

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Cleaning................................................................... F6

Storage ..................................................................... F6

Troubleshooting ............................................ F7

Specifications ............................................... F17

Supported Standards.................................... F21

Approved Memory Cards........................... F22

Index................................................................ F24

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Parts of the Camera

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.

The Camera Body ................................................................2

Attaching the Camera Strap ..........................................................................................5

Using Menus (the d Button) ..........................................6

The Monitor .........................................................................8

Shooting Mode ...................................................................................................................8

Playback Mode ................................................................................................................10

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and

Playback” (A13).

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Parts of the Camera

11 910

1 23 4 65

Lens cover closed

1 Shutter-release button.................................... 30

Zoom control........................................................ 29

f: Wide-angle................................................ 29

g: Telephoto.................................................... 29

h: Thumbnail playback.......................... 74

i: Playback zoom......................................... 75

j: Help................................................................ 40

Power switch/power-on lamp

............................................................................... 24, 25

4 Flash............................................................................ 53

Self-timer lamp .................................................... 55

AF-assist illuminator.......................................... 98

6 Lens

7 Lens cover ...........................................................F2

8 Built-in microphone ..........................90, E59

9 Eyelet for camera strap....................................... 5

Connector cover

............................................... 16, 80, E22, E26

USB/audio/video output connector

............................................... 16, 80, E22, E26

Parts of the Camera

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Charge lamp ..........................................17, E84

Flash lamp.................................................. .............53

2 b (e movie-record) button..................... 90

A (shooting mode) button

........................................................26, 38, 40, 47, 49

4 c (playback) button .............................. 32, 77

5 Multi selector 6 k (apply selection) button

7 l (delete) button ...................... 34, 95, E60

8 d button................................6, 62, 78, 94, 98

Attaching the Camera Strap

9 Monitor ........................................................................8

10 Speaker......................................................95, E60

11 Tripod socket..................................................F19

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.......................... 14, 15

13 Battery chamber..................................................14

14 Memory card slot................................................18

15 Battery latch ........................................................... 14

Power connector cover (for connection

with optional AC adapter).................... E94

Parts of the Camera

Using Menus (the d Button)

Use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.

1 Press the d button.

• The menu is displayed.

Parts of the Camera

3 Press H or I to select the

desired menu icon.

• The menu is changed.

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

2 Press the multi selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

Menu icons

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

4 Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

5 Press H or I to select a menu

option.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

6 Press the k button.

• The settings for the option you selected are displayed.

Motion detection

Auto

Oﬀ

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7 Press H or I to select a

setting.

Motion detection

Auto

Oﬀ

8 Press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu,

press the d button.

C Setting the Menu Options

• Certain menu items cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button, the A (shooting mode) button, or the b (e movie-record) button.

The Monitor

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F3.5

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The information that is displayed in the monitor changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.

At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto

info in Monitor settings (A98)).

Shooting Mode

1 3 6

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4 5

1/250

F3.5

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Parts of the Camera

1 Shooting mode ...................26, 38, 40, 47, 49

2 Macro mode .......................................................... 57

3 Zoom indicator ............................................ 29, 57

4 Focus indicator .................................................... 30

5 AE/AF-L indicator...........................................E4

6 Quick effects icon............................... 64, E47

7 Flash mode............................................................. 53

Eye-Fi communication indicator

....................................................................... 99, E87

9 Battery level indicator ...................................... 24

10 Vibration reduction icon ................98, E73

11 Motion detection icon ....................98, E75

12 Wind noise reduction ......................94, E65

“Date not set” indicator

...................................................... 20, E67, E95

14 Travel destination ...............................98, E67

15 Movie options.......................................94, E63

16 Movie length .........................................90, E64

17 Image mode ..........................................63, E32

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ...........................................24, E33

19 Internal memory indicator.................... 24, 90

20 Aperture value...................................................... 30

21 Print date..................................................98, E72

22 Shutter speed........................................................30

23 Focus area (auto).........................30, 63, E42

Focus area (for manual or center)

........................................................................63, E43

Focus area (face detection, pet detection)

................................................30, 46, 49, 63, E42

Focus area (subject tracking)

........................................................................63, E43

27 ISO sensitivity ........................................63, E39

28 Exposure compensation value................... 59

29 Color options.........................................63, E41

30 White balance mode ........................63, E34

31 Skin softening .......................................64, E48

Continuous shooting mode

........................................................................63, E37

33 Blink proof ...............................................64, E50

34 Hand-held/tripod ............................................... 43

35 Self-timer indicator ............................................ 55

36 Smile timer..............................................64, E49

37 Pet portrait auto release .........................46, 55

Parts of the Camera

Playback Mode

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15 / 05 / 2013 15:30

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9999 / 9999

29m 29m

999

0s 0s

Parts of the Camera

18 17

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1 Date of recording ............................................... 20

2 Time of recording............................................... 20

3 Voice memo icon ...............................78, E60

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode .......................76, E5

Category icon in

auto sort mode .......................................76, E9

List by date icon ..................................76, E11

5 Battery level indicator ...................................... 24

6 Protect icon............................................ 78, E56

Eye-Fi communication indicator

....................................................................... 99, E87

8 Small picture icon ..............................78, E19

9 Crop icon .................................................74, E20

10 Print order icon ....................................78, E51

Image mode ..........................................63, E32

Movie options.......................................94, E63

a Current frame number/

total number of frames .............................. 32

b Movie length..................................................... 95

13 Internal memory indicator ............................32

14 Movie playback guide...................................... 95

15 Quick effects guide ............................................ 33

16 Volume indicator ................................95, E60

17 D-Lighting icon....................................78, E16

18 Quick retouch icon ............................78, E16

19 Quick effects icon ...............................33, E14

20 Glamour retouch icon .....................78, E17

21 File number and type.............................. E92

Parts of the Camera

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Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ....................................................................................14

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery .................................................................................16

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................18

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time ............................20

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On .............................................................................................24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ......................................................................................26

Step 3 Frame a Picture ......................................................................................................28

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images ...................................................................................................32

Step 6 Delete Images .........................................................................................................34

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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the included

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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19.

• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

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

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

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.

• Charge the battery before first use or when it is running low. See page 16 for more information.

Battery latch

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to partially eject the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

B Note About the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in the section “The Battery” (F4), before use.

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P.

• If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, 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 depending on the country or

region in which the camera was purchased. The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in

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Argentina and Korea.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do

not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

Charge lamp

USB cable (included)

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

• About 2 hours and 40 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery is fully charged, the charge lamp turns off.

• See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A17) for more information.

Electrical outlet

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Understanding the Charge Lamp

Status Description

Flashes slowly (green)

Off

Flashes quickly (green)

B Note About Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page ix and in the section, “Charging AC Adapter” (F5) before use.

C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S3500 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (A80, E83).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66

(available separately; E94).

C Operating the Camera During Charging

If you press the power switch or hold down the c (playback) button while using the Charging AC Adapter to charge the battery in the camera, the camera turns on in playback mode and you can play back images. Shooting is not possible.

Battery charging.

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing 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.

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor

are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in correctly until it

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clicks into place.

Memory card slot

B Inserting the Memory Card

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or memory ca rd. Be sure to check that the

memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Formatting a Memory Card

• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting.

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and select Format card (A99) from the setup menu (A98).

B Note About Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “Memory Cards” (F5) in “Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.

Removing the Memory Card

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including still images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

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Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2 Press the multi selector H or

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I to choose the desired language and press the k button.

Multi selector

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

Language

Cancel

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Yes

Cancel

4 Press J or K to select your home time zone

and press the k button.

• To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.

London, Casablanca

Back

5 Press H or I to choose the order in which the

day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K.

6 Press H, I, J, or K to edit the date and time

and press the k button.

• Select a field: Press K or J (the highl ight switches between

D, M, Y, hour, and minute).

• Edit the date and time: Press H or I.

• Confirm the settings: Select the minute field and press the

k button or K.

7 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

• When the settings are applied, the lens extends and the monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Date format

Date and time

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

OK?

Yes

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Edit

C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the

z setup menu (A98).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and

date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving

time and move the clock forward one hour. The clock moves back one hour when you disable daylight saving time. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w), and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O flashes when the sh ooting screen is displayed. Use

the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A98).

C Clock Battery

• The camera clock is powered by a built-in backup battery.

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The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about ten hours of charging.

• If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time agai n. See “Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time” (step 3, A20) for more information.

C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print

date in the setup menu (A98).

• You can use the ViewNX 2 software (A82) to print the shooting date on images that were captured without using the Print date option.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

remaining.

Battery level indicator

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Indicator Description

b Battery level is high.

Battery exhausted.

Battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

The camera cannot take images. Charge or replace the battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of images that can be captured is displayed.

• If a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed to indicate that images will be saved in the

camera’s internal memory (approximately 25 MB).

• The number of exposures remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the internal

memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size (image mode) (E33).

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

Turning the Camera On and Off

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• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor turns on

(the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, both the

power-on lamp and the monitor turn off.

• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The

lens will not extend.

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. To reactivate the monitor while the power-on lamp is flashing, press any of the following buttons:

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button, or b

(e movie-record) button.

Flashes

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No operations

performed

No operations

performed

3 min

Camera enters standby mode Camera turns off

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A99) in the setup menu (A98).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting mode or playback mode.

• When the AC Adapter EH- 62G (available separately) is used, the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes (fixed).

C AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; E94) is used, COOLPIX S3500 can be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback.

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

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1 Press the A button.

• The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose a shooting mode and

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press the k button.

• A (auto) mode is used in this example.

• The shooting mode setting is saved

even after the camera is turned off.

Auto mode

Multi selector

Available Shooting Modes

A Auto mode A38

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A63) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

x Scene A40

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically sel ects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

• To select a scene, first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press

the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.

D Special effects A47

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Twelve different effects are available.

• To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then press the multi

selector K. Select the desired effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.

F Smart portrait A49

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother.

C Changing the Shooting Settings

• See “Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A52) for more information.

- See “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” (A53) for more information.

- See “Using the Self-timer” (A55) for more in formation.

-See “Using Macro Mode” (A57) for more information.

- See “Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (A59) for more information.

• See “Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Shooting Menu)” (A62) for more

information.

• See “Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Setup Menu)” (A98) for more information.

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

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1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

• When taking images in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

• Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.

• When the camera detects a face, that face is framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default setting).

Shooting mode icon

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C Using a Tripod

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A54) is set to W (Off).

- When using the telephoto setting.

• Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A98) when using a tripod to stabilize the

camera during shooting.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

• Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject

fills a larger area of the frame.

• Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out, thus increasing

the area visible in the frame.

• The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle position when the camera is turned on.

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by rotating and holding the zoom control to g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

Zoom out

Optical zoom

Zoom in

Digital zoom

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the V position. Since the position of V moves to the right as the size of an image decreases, selecting a smaller image size in the image mode setting (A63, E32) allows you to zoom in further without decreasing the image quality due to interpolation.

Small image size

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway

(A31).

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area in the center of the frame glows green. See “AF Area” (A67) for more information.

• When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed

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and the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Once focus is acquired, the focus indicator (A8) glows green.

• If the focus area or the focus indicator flashes red when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down (A31).

• The shutter is released and the image is saved to the memory card or internal memory.

Focus area

F3.5

1/250

Shutter speed Aperture

value

3 To apply an effect to the captured image,

press the k button.

• The screen for selecting an effect is displayed. See “Using Quick Effects” (A39) for more information.

• When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.

• To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick effects to Off (A62).

Cancel

Quick eﬀects

Choose eﬀect

The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),

Press halfway

Press all the way

press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

B Note About Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber /memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.

B Note About Focusing

See “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A71) for more information.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illum inator (A98) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A53) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• The camera enters playback mode, and the last image captured is displayed in full-frame playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to select an image to

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display.

• Press H or J to view the previous image.

• Press I or K to view the next image.

• To scroll quickly through images, press and hold the multi

selector H, J, I, or K.

• To play back images that are saved in the internal memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in the current frame number/total number of frames area.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b ( e movie-record) button.

c (playback) button

Display the previous image

Display the next image

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• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or previous image.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A68) or pet detection (A46), the image will be rotated and displayed automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except for images captured with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A63), or Subject tracking (A63).

• The orientation of images can be changed using Rotate image (A78) in the playback menu.

C Notes About the Quick Effects Function

• When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can press the k button to apply an effect to the image.

• When the effect selection screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the confirmation dialog and press the k button to save the image as a separate file. See “Quick Effects” (E14) for more information.

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C More information

• See “Playback Zoom” (A74) for more information.

• See “Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display” (A75) for more information.

• See “Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback” (A76) for more information.

• See “Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Playback Menu)” (A78) for more

information.

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Step 6 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to delete the

image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

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• Current image: Delete the image currently displayed.

• Erase selected images: Select multiple images and

delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A35) for more information.

• All images: Delete all images.

• To exit without deleting the image, press the d button.

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To exit without deleting the image, press H or I to select

No and press the k button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an

Erase selected images

image to be deleted, and then press H to display K.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove K.

• Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to

full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

Back

2 Add K to all images to be deleted and press the k button to apply

the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete operations.

B Notes About Deleting Images

• Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer or other media before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (A78).

C Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, you can select images for deletion from an album, category, or shooting date (A76).

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Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

A (Auto) Mode ................................................................ 38

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ....................... 40

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

............................................................................................ 47

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

............................................................................................ 49

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector...... 52

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)....................................................................................53

Using the Self-timer........................................................................................................55

Using Macro Mode..........................................................................................................57

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation).................................................59

Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button

(Shooting Menu)............................................................... 62

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously........... 65

Focusing ............................................................................ 67

Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

A (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and it allows you to customize a variety of

settings to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture (A63).

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by setting AF

area mode (A63). The default setting is Face priority.

• When AF area mode in the shooting menu is set to Face priority (default setting) the

camera focuses on the subject as follows:

- If the camera detects a human face, the camera automatically focuses on it (see “Face

Detection” (A68) for more information).

- If no faces are detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas).

Shooting Features

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

• Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A52): Flash mode (A53), self-timer (A55), macro mode (A57), and exposure compensation (A59).

• Functions that can be set by pressing d button: Options available in the auto shooting menu (A63).

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

Using Quick Effects

When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.

• The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name (E92).

1 Press the k button when the image is

Quick eﬀects

displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.

• When you press the d button or when no operations

are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.

• To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick

effects to Off (A62).

2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the

Quick eﬀects

desired effect and press the k button.

• Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch to full- frame playback mode or f (h) to six image thumbnail playback mode.

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the d button. When a confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press the k button.

• See “Quick Effects” (E14) for more information about the effect types.

Pop Super vivid Painting

High key Toy camera

eﬀect 1

Cancel

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• A new, edited copy is created and the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.

• Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during

playback (A10).

Choose eﬀectCancel

Toy camera

eﬀect 2

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene modes shown as below are available.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button

* The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.

x Scene auto

selector (default setting; A41)

e Night portrait

(A42)

h Sunset

(A43)

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u Food

(A44)

o Backlighting

(A45)

Changing Scene Mode Settings

• Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be

used to set the corresponding features. See “Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A52) and “Default Settings” (A60) for more information.

• Functions that can be set by pressing the d button: Image mode (image size and quality) (A65, E32).

b Portrait

(A41)

f Party/indoor

(A42)

i Dusk/dawn

(A43)

l Museum

(A45)

U Panorama assist

(A45)

c Landscape

(A42)

Z Beach

(A43)

j Night landscape

(A43)

m Fireworks show

(A45)

O Pet portrait

(A46)

d Sports

(A42)

z Snow

(A43)

k Close-up

(A44)

n Black and white

copy (A45)

Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen an d rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen , rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Panorama assist

Scene Mode and Features

Scene auto selecto r

• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes

• The area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area) depends on the composition of the image. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A68).

• When the camera selects g (night landscape), flash mode is fixed at W (off), regardless of the setting made, and the camera captures one image at a slower shutter speed.

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto ) mode (A26) or select the desired scene mode manually (A40).

• Digital zoom is not available.

b Portrait

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The camera smoothes skin tones of human faces by applying the skin softening function

(A51).

• Digital zoom is not available.

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c Landscape

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A8) always glows green.

d Sports

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed

halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

• To take images continuously, hold down the shutter-release button. Up to 6 images are captured at a rate of about 1.1 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to x 5152×3864.

• During continuous shooting, focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

Shooting Features

e Night portrait

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The camera smoothes skin tones of human faces by applying the skin softening function

(A51).

• Digital zoom is not available.

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• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Hold the camera steadily when shooting in dark surroundings. Set Vibration reduction to Off

in the setup menu (A98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the

shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Z Beach

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

z Snow

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

h Sunset

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

i Dusk/dawn

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A8) always glows green.

j Night landscape

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A8) always glows green.

• After you select j Night landscape, select Hand-held or Tripod on the next screen.

• Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and

noise even when the camera is hand-held.

• Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera when shooting.

• Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A98) in the setup menu is set to On.

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• Macro mode (A57) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focusarea selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Flash mode

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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• Macro mode (A57) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the

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multi selector H, I, J, or K. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focusarea selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Hue

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

• You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the

shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the

way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).

• The flash does not fire.

m Fireworks show

• The camera focuses at infinity.

• The focus indicator (A8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

• The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.

n Black and white copy

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Use with macro mode (A57) when shooting a subject at close distance.

o Backlighting

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The flash fires automatically.

U Panorama assist

• Select the direction in which to add images to the panorama by pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K and then press the k button.

• After taking the first image, take the additional shots needed while checking how each image will connect to the next. To finish shooting, press the k button.

• Transfer the images to a computer and use Panorama Maker (A84) to join them into a single panorama.

• See “Using Panorama Assist” (E2) for more information.

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• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.

- Single: The camera takes one image at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera

automatically releases the shutter 3 times. The frame rate with continuous shooting is about

1.1 fps. If you manually release the shutter, up to 6 images can be captured at a rate of about

1.1 fps while the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode is set to x 5152×3864).

B Using Pet Portrait Auto Release

• To change the Pet portrait auto release setting, press the multi selector J (n).

- Y (de fault setting): When the camera detects a pet face, i t focuses on the face and then releases

the shutter automatically.

- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a pet face is detected. Press

the shutter-release button to release the shutter. The camera also detects human faces (A68). If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet face.

• Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:

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- Five bursts have been taken.

- Internal memory or the memory card is full. To continue taking images with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) and change the setting again.

B Notes About Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around the face, and the double border turns green when the camera has focused.

• When the camera detects more than one dog or cat face (up to five can be detected), the face displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• If no pet or human faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

B Notes About Pet Portrait Scene Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera, the speed of the pet’ s movement, the

direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness around its face, etc., the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed with a border.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select an effect M k button

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

The 12 effects listed below are available.

Selective color

Category Description

D Soft (default setting)

E Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast

monochrome

G High key Gives the entire image a bright tone. H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone. I Selective color l Pop k Super vivid h Painting m Toy camera effect

Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.

Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.

Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.

Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.

Increases the color saturation of the entire image and sharpens the contrast.

Gives the image a painting-like appearance.

Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery.

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Category Description

n Toy camera effect 2

o Cross process

Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery.

Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color.

• The camera focuses on the area at the center of the frame.

• When Selective color or Cross process is selected, press

the multi selector H or I to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel color selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Flash mode (A53)

-Self-timer (A55)

-Macro mode (A57)

Slider

- Exposure compensation (A59) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.

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Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• Functions that can be set using the multi selector (A52): Flash mode (A53), self-timer

(A55), macro mode (A57), and exposure compensation (A59).

• Functions that can be set by pressing the d button: Image mode (image size and

quality) (A63, E32).

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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). In addition, the skin softening function smoothes the skin tones of human faces.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait M k button

1 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at a human face. See “Face Detection” (A68) for more information.

2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to

smile.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is

automatically released. See “Smile timer” (A64) for more information.

• After the camera releases the shutter, it will continue to detect faces and smiles, and will release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.

3 Stop shooting.

• To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, perform the followings.

- Turn the camera off.

-Set Smile timer (A64) to Of f.

- Press the A button and select other shooting mode.

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles.

• See “Notes About Face Detection Function” (A69) for more information.

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C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A99) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detects a face, but cannot detect a smile.

C Self-timer Lamp

The self-timer lamp flashes when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and it flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

Images can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, th e camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

• Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A52): Flash mode (A53), self-timer (A55), and exposure compensation (A59).

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• Functions that can be set by pressing d button: Options available in the auto shooting menu (A62).

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.

• Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41) or Night portrait (A42) scene mode

• Smart portrait mode

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A78).

B Notes About the Skin Softening Function

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin

softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when shooting in Portrait or Night portrait scene

mode, or when the camera selects one of these scenes while in scene auto selector scene mode.

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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K when shooting.

m (flash mode)

n (self-timer), pet portrait auto release

p (macro mode)

o (exposure compensation)

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

• See “Default Settings” (A60) for information about each mode’s default settings.

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X Flash mode (A53) w

Self-timer (A55) www

Pet portrait auto release (A46)

p Macro mode (A57) ww–

Exposure compensation

(A59)

Varies depending on the scene. See “Default Settings” (A60) for more information.

Varies depending on the smart portrait menu setting. See “Default Settings” (A60) for more information.

A (Auto

mode)

–––

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Scene

Special

effects

Smart

portrait

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).

2 Press H or I to choose the desired flash

Auto

mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A54) for more information.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When U (Auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A98).

B Notes About the Flash Lamp

• The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

- Off: The flash will not fire when an image is taken.

• If the battery is low, the monitor turns off while the flash charges.

C Effective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.1 m (1 ft 8 in.–13 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0–2.1 m (3 ft 4 in.–7 ft 1 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

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Available Flash Modes

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.

W Off

Flash does not fire even when lighting is dim.

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting.

X Fill flash

Flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Y Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night

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portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

C Flash Mode Setting

• The flash mode setting varies depending on the shooting mode. See “Functions Available for Each

Shooting Mode” (A52) and “Default Settings” (A60) for more information.

• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s mem ory even after the

camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red eye” while saving an image, the affec ted area will be proces sed to reduce red-eye before the image is s aved. Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction

processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

Using the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the image you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).

2 Press H or I to choose n10s or n2s and

press the k button.

• n10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings

• n2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene

mode, Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A46). The self-timer settings n10s and

n2s cannot be used.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

Self-timer

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rest of the way down.

• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutte r is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily.

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF.

• To stop the timer before an image is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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B Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

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When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects.

1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).

2 Press H or I to choose ON and press the k

button.

• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Rotate the zoom control to set the zoom ratio

to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

• How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position (at the position where G is displayed), the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the lens.

Macro mode

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B Note About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

C Autofocus

When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A63) in the sh ooting menu (A63) to Full-time AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

C Macro Mode Setting

• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Default Settings” (A60)

for more information.

• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure

compensation).

2 Press H or I to select a compensation value.

• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

• To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

Exposure compensation

3 Press the k button to apply the

compensation value.

• If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the setting is applied and the menu disappears.

• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor.

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4 Press the shutter-release button to take an image.

• To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and revert the value to 0.0.

C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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Default Settings

The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below.

A (Auto mode) (A38)

D (Special effects) (A47)

F (Smart portrait) (A49)

Flash

(A53)

U Off Off 0.0

W Off Off 0.0

Off

Scene

x (A41) U

b (A41) V Off Off

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c (A42) W

d (A42) W

e (A42) V

f (A42) V

Off Off

Off

Off Off

Z (A43) U Off Off

z (A43) U Off Off

h (A43) W

i (A43) W

j (A43) W

Off Off

k (A44) W Off On

u (A44) W

Off On

Self-timer

(A55)

Macro mode

(A57)

Off

Exposure

compensation

(A59)

0.0

l (A45) W

m (A45) W

Flash

(A53)

Self-timer

(A55)

Macro mode

(A57)

Off Off 0.0

Off

Exposure

compensation

(A59)

0.0

n (A45) W Off Off 0.0

o (A45) X

Off Off

0.0

U (A45) W Off Off 0.0

O (A46) W

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

The setting cannot be changed.

U (Auto) or W ( Off) can be selected. When U (Auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected.

Cannot be modified. Fixed to the fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

Self-timer is disabled. Pet portrait auto release (A46) can be turned on or off.

Off 0.0

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B Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

Functions That Can Be Set Using the

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Button (Shooting Menu)

When shooting images in shooting mode, you can set the menu options listed below by pressing the d button.

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as indicated below.

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Image mode

Special

Auto mode Scene

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effects

Smart

portrait

White balance w ––– Continuous w ––– ISO sensitivity w ––– Color options w ––– AF area mode w ––– Autofocus mode w ––– Quick effects w ––– Skin soften ing –––w Smile timer –––w Blink proof –––w

The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Additional settings are available for some scene modes. See “Scene Mode and Features” (A41) for more information.

Shooting Menu Options

In shooting menu, the following options can be changed.

Option Description A

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is x 5152×3864.

Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The available settings are Auto (default setting),

Preset m anual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.

Allows you to capture a serie s of images. The available settings are Single (default setting), Continuous, BSS, and Multi- shot 16.

Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light. You can set sensitivity to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, or lock the setting at 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, or 3200. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. When Fixed range auto is selected, an ISO sensitivity range of either ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800 can be selected.

Allows you to change the color tones of images. The available settings are Standard color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and

Allows you to select how the camera determines the focus area for autofocus. The available settings are Face priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or Subject tracking.

Allows you to select how the camera focuses.

• When Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.

Cyanotype.

E32

E34

E37

E39

E41

E42

E46

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Option Description A

Quick effects

Skin soften ing

Smile timer

Blink proof

Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (A39). The default setting is On.

Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens facial skin tones by applying the skin softening function. The default setting is Normal.

When On (default setting) is selected, the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Flash can not be used. The default setting is Off.

E47

E48

E49

E50

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted function Setting Description

Flash mode

Self-timer

Macro mode

Image mode

White balance

Continuous Self-timer (A55)

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A63)

Continuous (A63)

Blink proof (A64) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash is disabled.

AF area mode (A63)

Smile timer (A64)

AF area mode (A63)

Continuous (A63)

ISO sensitivity (A63)

Color options (A63)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.

When Subject tracking is selected, self-timer is disabled.

When Smile timer is set to On, the self-timer is disabled.

When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When 3200 is selected, the image mode setting of only r 2272×1704, q 1600×1200, or O 640×480 can be selected. If any image mode setting other than above is selected, the image mode setting is automatically changed to

r 2272×1704 when ISO sensitivity

3200.

When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected, the Whit e balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When using the self-timer, the continuous setting is fixed to Single.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

is set to

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Restricted function Setting Description

AF area mode

Quick effects Continuous (A63)

Monitor settings

Motion detection

Digital zoom

Shooting Features

Shutter sound Continuous (A63)

Blink warning Continuous (A63)

Digital zoom (A98)

Quick effects (A64)

Continuous (A63)

ISO sensitivity (A63)

AF area mode (A63)

Continuous (A63)

AF area mode (A63)

When the digital zoom is in effect, focus area is fixed at Center.

Quick effects cannot be applied to images immediately after they are taken with continuous shooting.

When Quick effects is set to On, Image review is fixed at On.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled.

When a setting other than Auto is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When taking a image using Subject tracking, Motion detection is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom is disabled.

When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled.

When

Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is

selected, Blink warning is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Digital zoom cannot be used with some settings and shooting modes (E77).

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Focusing

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This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus lock.

AF Area

When using A (auto) mode, or when using Scene auto selector for the scene mode, the camera performs the focus operations described below when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• If a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.

• If no faces are detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus areas (up to nine) glow green.

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When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.

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Shooting mode

Number of faces that

can be detected

Focus area

(double border)

When AF area mode (A63) is set to Face priority (E42) in A (auto) mode (A38)

Scene auto selector, Portrait (A41), or Night portrait (A42) in scene mode (A40)

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Pet portrait scene mode (when Pet portrait auto release is turned off)

Up to 12

(A46)

Smart portrait mode (A49) Up to 3

When taking images of people and pets together, the camera can detect a combined total of up to 12 human and pet faces.

If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet’s face.

The face closest to the camera

The face closest to the

camera

The face closest to the center of the frame

• When using A (auto) mode, if you press the shutter-release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it, the camera selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects.

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera focuses on the subject at

the center of the frame.

• In Pet portrait scene mode, the camera focuses on a pet face if one is detected. If no pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

B Notes About Face Detection Function

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in

which the faces are looking. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on

which the camera focuses depend on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows

green (A71). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center. Try refocusing on another subject positioned at t he same distan ce from the cam era as t he actual portrait subject (A70).

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Focus Lock

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Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu (A63) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject at the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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3 Continue holding down the shutter-release

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button halfway and recompose the image.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the image.

F 3.5

B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blinds or windows on a skyscraper)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject in auto mode and use focus lock (A70). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

Shooting Features

Playback Features

This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images.

Playback Zoom ................................................................. 74

Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display.................. 75

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ............ 76

Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button

(Playback Menu) ............................................................... 78

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

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

Using ViewNX 2................................................................. 82

Installing ViewNX 2.........................................................................................................82

Transferring Images to the Computer .....................................................................85

Viewing Images................................................................................................................88

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

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• You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h)/g (i). Images can

be zoomed up to 10×.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A68) or pet

detection (A46), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting, except for images captured with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A63), or Subject tracking (A63). If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured,

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press H, I, J, or K to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, change the zoom ratio and then, press H, I, J, or K.

• You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by

pressing the d button (E20).

• Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display

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• You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.

• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to f

(h) or g (i).

• Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an image, and t hen press the k button to

display it full-frame.

• When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to

calendar display (except for list by date mode).

• While using calendar display mode, press H, I, J, or K to select a date and then press

the k button to display the first image captured on that day.

B Note About Calendar Display

Images taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images taken on January 1, 2013.

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Calendar display

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.

Available Playback Modes

G Play A32

All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected.

h Favorite pictures E5

Only images added to albums are played back. Images should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A79).

F Auto sort E9

Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies.

C List by date E11

Images captured on the selected date are played back.

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Switching Between Playback Modes

1 Press the c button in full-frame or thumbnail

playback mode.

• The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback mode selection menu) is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

Auto sort

desired mode and press the k button.

• If you select G Play, the playback screen is displayed.

• When an option other than G Play is selected, the album,

category or shooting date selection screen is displayed.

• To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button.

3 Select an album, a category or a shooting date and press the k

button.

• For h Favorite Pictures Mode, see E5.

• For F Auto Sort Mode, see E9.

• For C List by Date Mode, see E11.

• Repeat the procedure from step 1 to select an album, category or shooting date again.

Playback Features

Functions That Can Be Set Using the

Button (Playback Menu)

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu for the current playback mode is displayed.

Option Description A

Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Glamour retouch

Print order

Slide show

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Protect

Rotate image

Small picture

Voice memo

Copy

saturation have been enhanced.

Enhance the brightness and contrast in the dark portions of images.

Detects faces in images and retouches detected faces using

eight effects. The effect levels can be adjusted.

When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card, you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed, and how many copies of each image are printed.

View images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

Protect selected images from accidental deletion. E56

Specifies the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback.

Creates a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail attachments.

Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo can also be played back and deleted.

Copy files between memory card and internal memory. E61

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E55

E58

E19

E59

Option Description A

Favorite pictures

Remove from favorites

The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name. Movies cannot be edited (E12). Once an image has been edited, some editing functions may become unavailable (E13).

When using list by date mode, press the d button from the list of dates screen (E11) to apply the same function to all images captured on the selected date.

This function is not displayed when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date

Allows you to add images to an album. This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode.

Allows you to remove images from an album. This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode.

mode.

Playback Features

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

How to open the connector cover

USB/audio/video output connector

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Insert the plug straight.

Viewing images on a TV E22

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 (available separately) to the TV’s input jacks.

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A82

If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the included USB cable.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 85.

• If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.

Printing images without using a computer E24

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the included USB cable.

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Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

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Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Macintosh

Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8

Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.

Nikon S3500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Attaching the Camera Strap

The Monitor

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

The Shutter-release Button

Step 5 Play Back Images

Step 6 Delete Images

Shooting Features

Using Quick Effects

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

Scene Mode and Features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Using Skin Softening

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

Shooting Menu Options

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Focusing

AF Area

Face Detection

Focus Lock

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

Available Playback Modes

Switching Between Playback Modes

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2