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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown below.

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Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix ® . All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Symbols and Conventions

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

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

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

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography

More on Photography

Scene Mode

Voice Recordings

Movies

More on Playback

Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card.

The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

i

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using 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 AC adapter, unplug the 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 AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualifi ed technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of fl ammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fi re.

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 batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

Observe the following precautions when handling the AC adapter

• Use only adapters designated for use with this product.

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re 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 fi re.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the adapter during thunderstorms.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or fl ame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fi re or electric shock.

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

ii

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger (available separately).

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

• Do not short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

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

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fi ngers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when operating the

fl ash

Using the fl ash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the fl ash should be no less than one meter (39 in.

) from the subject.

Do not fi re the fl ash while it is touching a person or object

Such use can result in the person being burned, and or their clothes igniting from the heat of the fl ash.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

iii

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

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

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

specifi cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

COOLPIX S3

CAUTIONS

Modifi cations

The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by

Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class

B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

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

Nikon Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York

11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference

Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

iv

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certifi ed 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 certifi cates, 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 card or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted fi les 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 refi ll it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen ( 73). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Table of Contents

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

Parts of the Camera......................................................................................... 2

The Monitor..................................................................................................... 4

The MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION ............................................................... 6

The EH-63 AC Adapter .................................................................................... 6

First Steps 7

Inserting the Battery ....................................................................................... 7

Charging the Battery....................................................................................... 8

Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................. 10

Turning the Camera On .................................................................................. 12

Basic Setup ....................................................................................................... 12

Basic Photography 14

Step 1 — Select Mode .................................................................................. 14

Step 2 — Frame the Picture.............................................................................. 15

Step 3 — Focus and Shoot ................................................................................ 16

Step 4 — View the Results ................................................................................ 17

More on Photography 18

Using the Flash ................................................................................................ 18

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer................................................................ 20

Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode ........................................................... 21

Scene Mode 22

Framing Assist: , , , and ..................................................................... 23

Other Scenes .................................................................................................... 28

Voice Recordings 33

Movie Mode..................................................................................................... 36

Recording Movies ............................................................................................ 38

Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 40

More on Playback 41

Viewing Pictures on the Camera .................................................................... 41

Viewing Pictures on TV ................................................................................... 45

Viewing Pictures on a Computer.................................................................... 46

Printing Pictures .............................................................................................. 50 vi

Menu Guide 58

The Shooting Menu......................................................................................... 58

Image Mode ................................................................................................... 59

White Balance................................................................................................. 60

Exposure Compensation.................................................................................. 61

Continuous ..................................................................................................... 61

Best Shot Selector (BSS) .................................................................................. 63

Sensitivity........................................................................................................ 64

Color Options ................................................................................................. 64

The Playback Menu ......................................................................................... 65

Slide Show ...................................................................................................... 67

Delete ............................................................................................................. 68

Protect ............................................................................................................ 68

Transfer Marking............................................................................................. 69

Small Picture ................................................................................................... 70

Copy............................................................................................................... 71

The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 72

Welcome Screen ............................................................................................. 73

Date ............................................................................................................... 74

Monitor Settings ............................................................................................. 76

Date Imprint ................................................................................................... 77

Sound Settings................................................................................................ 78

Blur Warning................................................................................................... 78

Auto Off ......................................................................................................... 79

Format Memory / Format Card.......................................................................... 79

Language........................................................................................................ 80

Interface ......................................................................................................... 80

AF Assist ......................................................................................................... 80

Reset all .......................................................................................................... 80

Menus ............................................................................................................ 81

Firmware Version ............................................................................................ 81

Technical Notes 82

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 82

Caring for the Camera .................................................................................... 83

Error Messages................................................................................................. 86

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 89

Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint ................................. 92

Specifi cations ................................................................................................... 95

Index................................................................................................................. 98 vii

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, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this

Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

T

HE USE OF NON

-N

IKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR

N IKON WARRANTY . 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.

* Holographic seal: Identiauthentic Nikon product.

EN-EL8 rechargeable battery viii

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.

Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line 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 in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://nikonimaging.com/

1

Parts of the Camera

Shutter-release button ( 16)

(

Speaker

Power-on lamp (

Power switch ( 12)

12, 14)

Microphone

( 33, 36, 44)

33, 40, 44)

Eyelet for camera strap

Memory card slot cover (

10, 11)

Self-timer lamp

( 20) / AF-assist illuminator (LED;

16, 80, 83,

95)

Lens ( 84,

95)

Lens cover closed

Built-in fl ash ( 18)

Lens cover

Tripod socket

Memory card slot ( 10)

Battery-chamber cover ( 7)

Multi connector

( 6, 8)

Battery latch

( 7)

Mode selector ( 14)

Scene ( 22)

Choose from sixteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. An additional voice recording mode is available for creating audio recordings ( 33).

Auto ( 14)

A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera. A shooting menu offers control over seven shooting options.

2

Movie ( 36)

Choose from four movie modes.

Monitor ( 4,

14, 84, 95)

(menu) button

(playback)

( 22, 35, 36, 58,

65, 72) button ( 17,

41, 65)

Zoom ( / ) / button ( 15,

22, 41, 42)

Indicator lamp

( 9) / Flash lamp ( 16)

(delete) button

( 17, 34, 40, 41,

44)

Menu navigation: Move cursor up.

Shooting ( ): Display fl ash mode menu ( 18).

Menu navigation: Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left.

Shooting ( ): Display self-timer mode menu ( 20).

Menu navigation: Move cursor down.

Shooting ( ): Display macro mode menu ( 21).

Multi selector

Press center ( ) to make selection

Menu navigation: Display submenu, move cursor right, or make selection.

3

The Monitor

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

Shooting

20

21 2 3 4

1 5 6

19 7

8

9

11

Playback

18 17

50

100

200

400

16 15

14

19

18

01.01.2005

00:00

AUTO 9999

12

AUTO

13

100NIKON

9999.JPG

1

2

4

14

17

16

15

9999 / 9999 9

13 12 10

11

10

3

7

8

5

6

4

1 Shooting mode.................. 14, 22, 36

2 Exposure lock .................... 32, 39, 62

3 Zoom indicator 1 ............................ 15

4 Focus indicator 2 ............................. 16

5 Battery level indicator 3 ................... 14

6 Internal memory / memory card indicator.................................. 14, 16

7 Camera shake icon 4 .......... 19, 28, 78

8 “Date not set” indicator 5 ............... 13

9 Time zone indicator....................... 74

10 Self-timer indicator ........................ 20

11 Date imprint / date counter ............. 77

12 Number of exposures remaining................................ 14, 93

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Movie length ........................... 36, 38

13 Flash mode.................................... 18

14 Exposure compensation................. 61

Image mode .................................. 59

Sensitivity ...................................... 64

Continuous shooting mode ..... 61–62

Best Shot Selector (BSS) ................. 63

Macro close-up mode.................... 21

White balance ............................... 60

Color option.................................. 64

1 Displayed when zoom button is pressed.

2 Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

3 Appears when batteries are running low.

4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred.

5 Appears when camera clock has not been set.

1 Current folder ......................... 93–94

2 File number and type............... 93–94

3 Internal memory / memory card indicator............................ 14, 16, 41

4 Battery level indicator 1 ................... 14

5 D-Lighting guide ........................... 43

6 Volume indicator ............... 34, 40, 44

7 Voice memo recording guide ......... 44

8 Voice memo playback guide .......... 44

9 Current frame number / total number of frames............ 93–94

Movie length ................................. 36

10 D-Lighting icon.............................. 43

11 Movie playback indicator ............... 40

12 Voice memo icon........................... 44

13 Image mode .................................. 59

14 Movie indicator ............................. 40

15 Protect icon ................................... 68

16 Print-order icon ............................. 51

17 Transfer icon............................ 69, 80

18 Time of recording .........12–13, 74–75

19 Date of recording .........12–13, 74–75

1 Appears when batteries are running low.

5

The MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION

Place the camera in the supplied MV-11/MV-11B * COOL-STATION to:

• Charge the camera battery ( 8)

• View pictures on a television ( 45)

• Copy pictures to a computer ( 47)

• Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 52)

DC-IN connector ( 8)

Camera connector

( 8)

USB connector

( 47, 52)

Audio / video connector (A / V out;

45)

* An MV-11 or MV-11B is provided, depending on the color of the camera body.

Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION

Place the camera in the COOL-STATION as shown below, making sure that the connector is fully inserted in the matching connector on the COOL-STATION.

Removing the Camera from the COOL-

STATION

Remove the camera as shown below.

The EH-63 AC Adapter

The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can be connected directly to the camera or via the MV-11/MV-11B COOL-

STATION to charge the battery or power the camera ( 8).

DC plug (connects to

DC-IN connector)

Power lamp

AC inlet

AC plug

Power cord (connects to household power outlet)

6

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied).

1 Open the battery-chamber cover

Slide the cover in the direction shown ( �) until it opens (�).

2 Insert the battery

Insert the battery as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted.

Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.

The orange battery latch will pop up when the battery is fully inserted, locking the battery in place.

Battery latch

3 Close the battery-chamber cover

Close the cover ( �) and slide it in the direction shown until it latches (�).

7

8

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION

After connecting the AC adapter power cord to the AC inlet ( �), insert the DC plug into the COOL-STATION’s DC-IN connector ( �) and then plug the power cord into a household AC power outlet ( �). The power lamp on the AC adapter will light ( �).

4

1

3

2

2 Turn the camera off

Charging the Battery

Check that the camera power-on lamp is off. The battery will not charge when the camera is on.

3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION

Place the camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector on the COOL-STATION.

4 Charge the battery

The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. During charging, battery status is shown as follows:

Indicator lamp

Blinks

On

Flickers

Description

Battery charging.

Battery fully charged.

Check that camera is correctly inserted in COOL-STATION. If camera is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement.

About two hours are required to charge a fully depleted battery.

5 Remove the camera from the COOL-STATION

When charging is complete, remove the camera from the COOL-STATION and unplug the AC adapter.

Removing the Battery from the Camera

Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries.

To eject the battery, slide the battery latch in the direction shown. The battery can then be removed by hand. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

EN-EL8 Batteries

Before using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 85 of this manual.

The EH-63 AC Adapter

The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can also be connected directly to the camera as shown at right. Whether connected directly to the camera or to the MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION, the

EH-63 can be used to power the camera or to charge the battery. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make

or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

When connecting the adapter, be sure the DC plug is in the correct orientation.

Inserting the plug upside down could damage the camera or COOL-STATION.

9

10

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compatible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 82).

If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera’s internal memory. Formatting ( 79) affects internal memory only.

If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback, and deletion. Formatting affects only the memory card, not internal memory. The

memory card must be removed from the camera before internal memory can be formatted or used to record, delete, or view pictures.

To insert a memory card:

1 Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off

Inserting Memory Cards

Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.

2 Insert the memory card

Open the memory card slot cover ( �) and slide the memory card in terminals fi rst until it clicks into place ( �).

Terminals

Inserting Memory Cards

Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card.

Before inserting the card, make sure that it is unlocked. If the card is locked, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited and the card can not be formatted.

Direction of insertion

Lock switch

3 Close the memory card slot cover

Formatting Memory Cards

Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S3, memory cards must be formatted using the

Format card option in the camera setup menu ( 79).

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confi rm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the

memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit.

Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand.

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Turning the Camera On

Press the power switch until the power-on lamp lights.

The power-on lamp shows camera status as follows:

Power-on lamp

On

Blinks

Flickers

Off

Camera status

On

Auto power off (standby mode)

Battery exhausted ( 86)

Off

Basic Setup

The fi rst time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows:

1 2

Set time and date?

Yes

Highlight language.

* Confi rmation dialog displayed.

* Press button to exit without selecting language.

3 4

Set time and date?

No

Yes

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving

Highlight Yes.

TIME ZONE menu displayed.

† See “The Setup Menu: Date” ( 74) for information on setting daylight saving time.

Turning the Camera Off

To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The camera is off when the power-on lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out.

If no operations are performed for about fi ve seconds in shooting mode, the monitor will gradually dim to save power. Full brightness can be restored by pressing the shutter-release button or operating any of the controls next to the monitor. If no operations are performed for about a minute, the monitor will turn off altogether and the camera will enter stand-by mode, further reducing the drain on the battery ( 79). The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.

12

Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode)

5 6

London, Casablanca

Display map of world time zones.

7

9

D M Y

01 .

01

00 :

.

2005

00

Display DATE menu.

D

01 .

00

M

:

Y

.

00

2005

Madrid, Paris, Berlin

Select home time zone.

8

D M Y

01 .

00

01 .

: 00

2005

Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and

Year may differ in some areas).

10

D M Y

01 .

15

10 .

: 10

2005

Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.

11

D Y

10 .

01

15 :

.

2005

10

12

Choose date display order.

Highlight D M Y.

Exit to current mode.

The Camera Clock

The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging. The clock and birthday counter may be reset when the battery runs low; when the

battery is exhausted, the DATE menu will be displayed automatically. If the clock is not set, a (“date not set”) icon will fl ash in the monitor during shooting. Pictures taken while this icon is displayed will have a time stamp of “00.00.0000 00:00:00,” while movies will be dated “01.01.2005 00:00:00.”

13

Basic Photography

This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic,

“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras.

Step 1 — Select Mode

Slide the mode selector to and turn the camera on.

The power-on lamp will light. The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is displayed in the monitor.

Battery indicator: appears when battery is running low.

Shooting mode: indicates auto mode.

Internal memory / memory card

indicator: indicates whether internal memory ( ) or memory card ( ) is used.

fi ve options depending on how picture will be used

( 59). Default is .

Flash mode: choose from fi ve modes according to lighting and creative intent ( 18). Default is AUTO.

Number of exposures remain-

ing: depends on capacity of internal memory or memory card and on option chosen for Image Mode ( 93).

The Battery Indicator

Display

NO ICON Battery fully charged.

WARNING!!

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

Description

Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery. If fl ash fi res, monitor will turn off while fl ash recharges.

Battery exhausted. No pictures can be taken until battery has been recharged or replaced with fully-charged spare battery. Power-on lamp fl ickers.

Shooting Options

(auto) mode offers fl ash ( 18), self-timer ( 20), and macro close-up options (

21). In addition, a seven-item shooting menu gives full control over such settings as white balance and exposure compensation ( 58).

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Step 2 — Frame the Picture

1 Ready the camera

Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

Don’t Block the Shot

To avoid muffl ed sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep fi ngers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, fl ash, and AF-assist lamp.

2 Frame the subject

The camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor:

• Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.

• Press the button to zoom in on your subject so that it fi lls a larger area of the frame.

• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnifi cation, holding the button down for over a second will trigger digital zoom, and the zoom indicator will turn yellow. Use the and

buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Indicator shows amount of zoom

AUTO 10

Digital zoom

AUTO 10

Digital Zoom

In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.

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Step 3 — Focus and Shoot

1 Focus focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and fl ash indicators:

On

(green)

Subject in focus.

Blinks red

Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using focus lock, focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot ( 92).

On

(red)

Blinks red

Flash will fi re when picture is taken.

Flash is charging.

Off Flash is off or not required.

2 Take the picture

Press the shutter release button the rest of the way

down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly (a blur warning may appear at slow shutter speeds; 78).

Focus indicator

AUTO 10

Indicator lamp

(fl ash lamp)

During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the internal memory / memory card indicator ( or ) will blink. The camera can continue to take pictures until the (wait) icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or dis- connect the power source while the internal memory / memory card indicator is

blinking or the icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit (

80).

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The AF-Assist Illuminator

Step 4 — View the Results

1 Press the button

A picture will be displayed in the monitor.

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2 View additional pictures

Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Pictures are displayed briefl y at low resolution while being read from memory, making it possible to scroll rapidly through pictures without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired picture.

To return to shooting mode, press the button again.

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the center of the multi selector to make a selection.

No: Exit without deleting the picture.

Yes: Delete the picture.

No

Yes

The Button

Pressing the button for about one second will turn the camera on in playback mode.

Press again to return to the mode selected with the mode selector.

More About Playback

For more information on playback, see “More on Playback” ( 41).

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More on Photography

Using the Flash

The following fl ash modes are available:

Mode

AUTO

Auto

Auto with

red-eye reduction

Flash Cancel

(off)

How it works When to use it

Flash fi res when lighting is poor.

Best choice in most situations.

Flash fi res several times at low Use to reduce “red-eye” in portraits. intensity before main fl ash; Works best when subject looks directly pictures are further processed at low-intensity fl ashes. Not recomto reduce red-eye if required mended when quick shutter response

( 19).

is required.

Use to capture natural lighting under

Flash will not fi re even when dim light or where use of fl ash is prohiblighting is poor.

ited. If (camera shake) icon appears, care should be taken to avoid blurring.

Anytime Flash

( fi ll fl ash)

Flash fi res whenever picture Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and is taken.

back-lit subjects.

Slow sync

Auto fl ash combined with slow Use to capture both subject and backshutter speeds.

ground at night or under dim light.

Flash Flash

1 2

3

Display fl ash-mode menu.

Highlight mode.

Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon at bottom of display.

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When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly “grainy.” This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

The (Camera Shake) Icon

When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) warning be displayed. Use of a tripod or support is recommended. Mottling may appear in pictures taken when this icon is displayed.

AUTO 10

Dust or Mist

Light from the fl ash refl ected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the fl ash off and try again.

Red-eye Reduction

The COOLPIX S3 uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject’s pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. The camera then analyzes the image for red-eye; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to reduce its effects (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). This slightly increases the amount of time needed to record each picture. If red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results, try again at another fl ash setting.

Default Flash Mode

When the camera is turned on in (auto) mode, the most recent fl ash setting will be restored; in other modes, the fl ash will be reset to the default for the selected mode.

Reset all ( 80) resets the fl ash to AUTO ( mode) or to the default for the current mode (assist and scene modes).

Flash Range

Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the fl ash has a range of 0.3 – 2.5 m (1 ft. – 8 ft. 2 in. ). The range at maximum zoom is

0.3 –1.4 m (1 ft. – 4 ft. 7 in.). As a result, the fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 0.3 m (1 ft.). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a fl at, level surface.

1 2

Self-timer

OFF

ON

Display self-timer menu.

Self-timer

OFF

ON

Highlight ON.

3 4

Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display.

5

Set focus and exposure.

Start timer; display in monitor shows seconds remaining before shutter is released. To stop timer before picture is taken, press shutter-release button again or press multi selector left.

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi nal second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

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Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode

Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6 in.).

1 2

Macro close-up

OFF

ON

Macro close-up

OFF

ON

3

Display macro close-up menu.

Highlight ON.

Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display.

4

Frame picture. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; if zoom is adjusted until icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of

4 cm/1.6 in.

Macro Close-up Mode

The fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm/1 ft.

When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

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Scene Mode

Scene mode offers a choice of thirteen “scene” and four “assist” settings.

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To display the scene menu:

1 2

Select mode.

Display scene menu.

Help

For help on the current menu option, press the (T) button. Press (T) again to return to the menu, or press the

button to exit to the mode currently selected with the mode selector.

Help is available for all camera menus. In scene mode, help on other scene and assist settings can be viewed by pressing the multi selector up or down. Press the center of the multi selector to select the current scene or assist setting and return to shooting mode. In other modes, pressing the center of the multi selector when help is displayed returns you to the current menu.

Scene Mode

Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If results are not satisfactory, choose (auto) mode and try again.

Other Options

In addition to the scene and assist modes described on the following pages, the scene menu contains the options listed below:

• (setup): Display the setup menu ( 72).

• (image mode): Select an image mode setting from the menu shown at right ( 59).

• (voice recording): Create a voice recording ( 33).

To display any of the above options, highlight the corresponding icon and press the center of the multi selector.

High(2816 )

))

Normal(2048)

PC screen(1024)

TV screen(640)

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Framing Assist: , , , and

These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor.

1 2

Highlight , , , or .

* Display framing assist menu.

* To exit without changing selection, press button.

3 4

5

Highlight composition type.

Framing guides displayed in monitor.

Position subject in framing guides and take picture.

Depending on the mode selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash mode ( ;

18), the self-timer ( ; 20), or macro close-up ( ; 21). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. The AF-assist illuminator ( 16) is available only when PORTRAIT is selected for (portrait assist) or NIGHT

PORTRAIT is selected for (night portrait assist).

Using the Guides

Your subject does not have to fi t exactly in the framing guides.

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Portrait Assist

(portrait assist) mode is used to frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits.

Off * Off

PORTRAIT: No guides are displayed. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

Portrait left: Compose shot with subject in left half of frame. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide.

Portrait right: Compose shot with subject in right half of frame. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide.

Portrait close-up: Compose shot with subject’s face in top half of frame.

Camera focuses on face area in framing guide.

Portrait couple: Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera focuses on closest subject.

Portrait fi gure: Compose shot in “tall” orientation. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide.

Face-priority AF: Frame up to three subjects from waist up. Camera focuses until it detects face of portrait subject closest to camera. When face is detected, focus area will be displayed in red (see right).

Focus area will turn green when shutter-release button is pressed halfway (if focus area stays red, lift fi nger from shutter-release button and try again). Note that the camera may be unable to detect faces if they are not facing camera, are hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions, or are too close or too far. If camera is unable to detect faces before shutter-release button is pressed halfway, it will focus on subject in center of frame.

* Other modes can be selected.

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Landscape Assist

(landscape assist) mode is used for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background.

/ AUTO * Off † Off

LANDSCAPE: No guides are displayed. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches.

Camera focuses at infi nity; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Scenic view: Compose shot with sky in top third of frame. Match skyline with wavy yellow guide. Camera focuses at infi nity; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Architecture: Photograph buildings. Framing gird helps keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the frame. Camera focuses at infi nity; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Group right: Compose shot with portrait subjects at right and landmark or other object in background at left of frame. Camera focuses on portrait subject.

Group left: Compose shot with portrait subjects at left and landmark or other object in background at right of frame. Camera focuses on portrait subject.

* Flash turns off ( ) automatically in LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, and Architecture modes. In Group right and Group left modes, fl ash mode is automatically set to

AUTO; other modes can be selected.

† Other modes can be selected.

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Sports Assist

(sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The options in the assist menu can be used to freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures.

Off Off

SPORTS: While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 1.6 frames per second (fps) until icon is displayed. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.

Sport spectator: Shutter-release button can be pressed in one motion without pausing halfway to check focus. Camera focuses at about 4.5 m

(14 ft. 9 in.) to infi nity at widest angle, 6 m (20 ft.) to infi nity at maximum zoom; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. While shutter-release button is fully pressed, pictures will be taken at rate of about 1.6 fps until icon is displayed.

Sport composite: Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes

16 shots in about 2 seconds and arranges them in 4 rows to form single picture 1600 × 1200 pixels in size. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.

In sports assist mode, focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the fi rst shot in each series.

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Focus, Exposure, and White Balance

Night Portrait Assist

(night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance between the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to reduce noise, slightly increasing processing time; to prevent

blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a fl at, stable surface.

* Off † Off

NIGHT PORTRAIT: No guides are displayed. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

Portrait left: Compose shot with subject in left half of frame. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide.

Portrait right: Compose shot with subject in right half of frame. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide.

Portrait close-up: Compose shot with subject’s face in top half of frame.

Camera focuses on face area in framing guide.

Portrait couple: Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera focuses on closest subject.

Portrait fi gure: Compose shot in “tall” orientation. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide.

* Fill fl ash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

† Other modes can be selected.

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Other Scenes

In addition to the four “assist” modes described on the preceding pages, scene mode offers a selection of twelve “scenes,” each corresponding to a common subject type, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. A voice recording mode is also available for creating audio recordings ( 33).

To select a scene from the scene menu ( 22):

1 2

Highlight scene.

Return to shooting mode. Icon for selected scene appears in monitor.

* To exit without changing selection, press button.

Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash mode

( ; 18), the self-timer ( 20), or macro close-up ( ; 21). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow.

Party/Indoor

Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

*

* Other modes can be selected.

Off Hold camera steady

Camera Shake ( )

At slow shutter speeds, a icon appears in the monitor to warn that pictures may be

blurred. The following indicate the precautions that can be taken to avoid blur:

Hold camera steady: Hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body

Use tripod: Use tripod or rest camera on fl at, level surface

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Beach/Snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfi elds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

Auto * Off

Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

* Off

Dusk / Dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Noise reduction turns on at slow shutter speeds.

• Camera focuses at infi nity. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF-assist illuminator can not be used.

Off

Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• Noise reduction turns on at slow shutter speeds.

• Camera focuses at infi nity. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF-assist illuminator can not be used.

Off

* Other modes can be selected.

Hold camera steady

Hold camera steady

Use tripod

Noise Reduction

“ Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly noticeable in dark areas of the picture. At settings of Dusk / Dawn and Night landscape, pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise, increasing the time needed to process pictures before they are saved.

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Close up

Use to photograph fl owers, insects, and other small objects at ranges as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.), with the background artistically blurred.

• Camera focuses continuously on nearest object. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; to focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) to lens, adjust zoom until macro close-up icon ( ) turns green. Note that fl ash may be unable to light entire subject at ranges of under 30 cm (1 ft.). Take test shot and examine results in monitor.

Auto * On Hold camera steady

Museum

Use indoors where fl ash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the fl ash.

• Best Shot Selector (BSS; 63) turns on automatically.

• AF-assist illuminator can not be used.

• Photography may be prohibited in some settings. Obtain permission fi rst.

Off * Hold camera steady

Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a fi rework.

• Camera focuses at infi nity. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF-assist illuminator can not be used.

• Self-timer can not be used.

Off

Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card.

• Use macro close-up ( 21) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

Use tripod

*

* Other modes can be selected.

Off * —

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Back light

Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The fl ash fi res automatically to “fi ll in” (illuminate) shadows.

Off —

Panorama assist ( 32)

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together in PictureProject to form a panorama.

* Off *

Underwater

Captures the colors of undersea lighting and sea life.

Note that the WP-CP5 waterproof case (available separately) is required for underwater photography.

• AF-assist illuminator can not be used.

Auto * On *

Voice recording ( 33)

Create a digital audio recording.

* Other modes can be selected.

Hold camera steady

Underwater Mode

Before using the camera underwater, place it in the WP-CP5 waterproof case (available separately) and confi rm that the case is properly sealed. Leakage could not only cause irreparable damage to the camera but could also result in fi re, electric shock, or the release of poisonous gas. See the WP-CP5 instruction manual for details.

Panorama Assist

Flash mode ( 18), the self-timer ( 20), and macro close-up ( 21) can be adjusted after the pan direction is selected. Once the fi rst shot in each series is taken, the pan direction, zoom, fl ash mode, macro close-up, and image mode ( 59) can not be adjusted nor pictures deleted until the series is complete.

Panoramas are easier to compose if the camera is mounted on a tripod.

See the Appendix for information on how panoramas are stored ( 94).

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

1 2

Highlight (Panorama assist) in scene menu ( 22).

3 Right to left

Top to bottom

Default pan direction displayed.

Bottom to top

Left to right

Select how pictures will be joined together in completed panorama. This is the direction in which camera will be panned after each shot.

4

Make selection (to return to step 3, press center of multi selector again).

Pan direction displayed in white. Yellow AE-L icon shows that white balance and exposure will lock with fi rst shot.

5

6

Take fi rst shot. About 1 /

3

of picture is superimposed on view through lens (if pan direction is left to right, picture will appear on left side of monitor). AE-L icon turns white to show that white balance and exposure settings for this picture apply to all shots in series.

7

32

Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture.

8

Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have been taken.

End series. Shooting will also end if a new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode.

Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-it speaker.

Making a Voice Recording

1 2

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15:41

00:29:29

Highlight (Voice recording) in scene menu ( 22).

3

Display shows length of recording that can be made.

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Index: 01

1 Recording indicator

2 File number

3 Length of recording

4 Progress indicator

5 Date of recording

6 Time remaining

7 Index number †

Start recording.

*

* To pause recording, press center of multi selector. Press again to resume recording.

While recording is paused, self-timer and indicator lamps will blink.

† To create an index, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right during recording.

Camera can skip to any index during playback. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers are assigned in ascending order, to maximum of 98.

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Max rec time

15:46

00:25:10

End recording. Recording will end automatically after fi ve hours or when no more memory is available. Internal memory can store up to 29 minutes of audio.

Making a Voice Recording

Sound can not be recorded if there are less than ten seconds of recording time available or the battery is exhausted. Before recording, record a test sample and play it back to determine whether conditions are suitable for audio recording. During recording, the monitor turns off. Do not touch the microphone during recording.

Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX S3 may be unable play or copy sound fi les created with other devices.

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Playing Voice Recordings

To play voice recordings back, display the voice recording screen shown in

Step 2 on the preceding page and follow the steps below.

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Display list of voice recordings.

Select recording.

3 �

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Index: 03

1 Control icons *

2 File number

3 Playback time

4 Index number

5 Progress indicator

6 Date of recording

7 Length of recording

8 Volume †

9 Index

Begin playback.

* Press multi selector left or right to highlight control, press center to select.

Control Description

Pause playback.

Resume playback.

Recording advances while center of multi selector is pressed. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Recording rewinds while center of multi selector is pressed. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Return to start of current index.

Skip to next index.

End playback and return to voice recording list.

† Zoom button controls volume. Press W to lower volume, T to raise volume.

To exit playback and return to recording mode, press the button.

To delete a voice recording, highlight it in the voice recording list and press the button, or press the button during playback to delete the current voice recording. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center of the multi selector.

No: Exit to voice recording list without deleting recording.

Yes: Delete recording and return to voice recording list.

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Deleting Voice Recordings

Copying Voice Recordings

To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown in Step 1 on the preceding page and press the button. The menu shown at right will be displayed.

1

2

Selected files

Copy all files

Highlight option:

• : Copy recordings from internal

• memory to memory card

: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory

3

Selected files

Copy all files

Display menu of copy options.

Highlight Selected fi les.

*

* To copy all voice recordings, highlight Copy all fi les and press multi selector right. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press multi selector down to highlight Yes and press center of multi selector.

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5

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Exit Confirm Select

Display list of voice recording fi les.

† Press button to exit without copying recordings.

Exit

Highlight fi le.

Confirm Select

6

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7

Selected files will be copied. OK?

Yes

Exit

Selected fi le shown by

Confirm Select

✔. Repeat steps 5–6 to select additional fi les.

Confi rmation dialog displayed. To copy fi les, highlight Yes and press .

‡ To deselect fi le, highlight and press multi selector right.

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Movies

Movie Mode

The camera can record the following types of movie. All movies have a frame rate of fi fteen frames per second; except in the case of time-lapse movies, movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone.

Option

TV movie 640

Description

Frame size is 640 × 480 pixels, suitable for television playback.

Max. length *

Internal memory

256 MB memory

(12 MB) card

7 min

24 s

15 s

Small size 320

(default)

Frame size is 320 × 240 pixels.

† 47s

Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

Frame size is 160 × 120 pixels, reducing fi le size and allowing longer movies to be recorded.

2 min

38 s

Camera takes up to 1800 stills at specifi ed intervals and joins them to create silent movie with frame size of 640 × 480 ( 38). Shoot fl owers opening, butterfl y emerging from cocoon, etc.

9.5 s

(143 frames)

* Approximate maximum total length; may vary with make of card.

† Shooting can continue to limit of available memory.

14 min

15 s

47 min

120 s

(1800 frames)

To choose the type of movie that will be recorded:

1 2

SET-UP

Auto-focus mode

3

Select mode.

SET-UP

Auto-focus mode

Highlight Movie options.

Display MOVIE menu.

4

TV movie 640

Small size 320

Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

Display MOVIE OPTIONS menu.

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5

Small size 320

Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

6

SET-UP

Auto-focus mode

Highlight option.

*

* To exit without changing mode, press

button.

Make selection.

† If Time-lapse movie is selected, timelapse-movie menu is displayed ( 38).

7

Return to shooting mode. Selected movie mode indicated by icon in monitor.

The following options are available for Auto-focus mode:

Option

Single AF

(default)

Description

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete. Select this option to prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording.

Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus continuously.

To choose a focus option, highlight Auto-focus mode in the MOVIE menu

( 36) and press the multi selector to the right, then follow the steps below.

1

Single AF

Continuous AF

2

SET-UP

Movie options

Auto-focus mode

Highlight option.

Make selection.

Return to shooting mode.

3

Menu Options

For help on the selected option, press the (T) button ( 22). To display the setup menu ( 72), select Setup from the MOVIE menu. To display menu options as icons, select Icons for Menus in the setup menu ( 81).

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Recording Movies

1

2

Select mode. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

Start recording. icon blinks and progress indicator is displayed while recording is in progress.

3

End recording. Recording will end automatically when movie has reached maximum length or memory is full.

Recording Time-Lapse Movies

Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu ( 36) displays the menu shown in Step 1, below.

1

Set interval time

AE lock

Highlight Set interval time.

2

30s

1m

5m

10m

30m

Display interval options.

Recording Movies

The self-timer can not be used in movie mode. The fl ash turns off in TV movie 640,

Small size 320, and Smaller size 160 modes. Optical zoom can not be adjusted during recording; digital zoom is available to a maximum of 2 ×.

See the Appendix for information on how movie fi les are stored ( 93–94).

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3

30s

1m

5m

10m

30m

Choose interval between shots. Press center of multi selector to make selection and exit.

4

Set interval time

5

Off

On

6

Highlight AE lock.

Off

On

Display AE LOCK menu.

Choose On to fi x exposure and white balance for entire movie at values for fi rst frame, Off to meter new values for each shot. When On is selected for

AE lock, fl ash turns off automatically.

Press center of multi selector to make selection and exit.

Return to shooting mode.

7

8

Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specifi ed interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1800 frames have been recorded.

Use a Reliable Power Source

If possible, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter when recording time-lapse movies.

During Recording

To save power, the monitor turns off between frames. The monitor turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot.

AE Lock

When On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be displayed, indicating that exposure and white balance will be locked with the fi rst shot. Once the fi rst shot is taken, the icon will turn white.

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Viewing Movies

In full-frame playback ( 17, 41), movies are indicated by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation.

Movie paused

Playback display

Control Description

Movie rewinds while center of multi selector is pressed. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Movie advances while center of multi selector is pressed. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.

Pause playback.

Advance paused movie one frame.

Rewind paused movie one frame.

Resume playback.

End movie and return to full-frame playback.

Playback Volume

The zoom button controls volume during playback. Press to decrease volume, to increase.

To delete the movie displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list ( 41), press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center of the multi selector.

Yes: delete movie

No: exit without deleting movie

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Deleting Movies

No

Yes

More on Playback

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame

playback), press the button (if the camera is off, pressing the button for about a second will turn the camera on in playback mode).

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Pressing the (W) button in full-frame playback displays pictures in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:

To

Highlight pictures

Change number of pictures displayed

Delete highlighted picture

View highlighted picture full frame

Exit to current mode

Press Description

Use multi selector to highlight pictures.

(W)/

(T)

With four thumbnails displayed, press (W) button once to view nine thumbnails. Press (T) to “zoom in” from nine to four thumbnails or, when four thumbnails are displayed, to view highlighted picture full frame.

Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.

• Select No to exit without deleting picture

• Select to delete voice memo (avail-

No able only if voice memo has been recorded for selected picture; 44)

• Select Yes to delete picture

Yes

View picture highlighted in thumbnail list full frame.

Exit to mode selected with mode selector.

Viewing Pictures

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures on the memory card will be played back. To view the pictures in internal memory, remove the memory card or copy the pictures from internal memory to the memory card.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Use the (T) button to zoom in on images displayed in full-frame playback ( 41). Playback zoom is not available with movies ( 40) or small pictures ( 70).

To

Zoom in

View other areas of picture

Zoom out

Press

(T)

Description

Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of

10 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor.

Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, cancel zoom.

(W)

Zoom decreases each time button is pressed. To cancel zoom, zoom picture out until entire picture is displayed.

Cancel zoom

Create cropped copy

Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback.

Save portion of picture visible in monitor to separate fi le. Confi rmation dialog displayed; press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.

Shutter

• Select No to exit without creating cropped copy button

• Select Yes to create new picture containing only area visible in monitor

No

Yes

Cropped Copies

Cropped copies are stored as JPEG fi les with a compression ratio of 1 : 8. Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio at the time the copy was created, copies will be 2,592 × 1,944 ( ), 2,048 × 1,536 ( ), 1,600 × 1,200 ( ), 1,280 × 960 ( ),

1,024 × 768 ( ), 640 × 480 ( ), 320 × 240 ( ), or 160 × 120 ( ) pixels in size. Copies are created with the same transfer marking and date and time or recording as the original, but any changes to transfer marking or to protect and print attributes must be made separately. See the Appendix for more information on how cropped copies are stored ( 93–94).

Copies can only be created if suffi cient memory is available. Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Cropping is not available with movies ( 40), small pictures ( 70), or cropped copies.

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Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting

D-lighting can be used to create a copy of a picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark or backlit subjects.

Original (without

D-lighting)

Copy (with

D-lighting)

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Display picture full-frame ( 41).

(D-lighting) guide will be displayed if

D-lighting is available with selected picture ( 4).

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3 2

D-Lighting

OK

Cancel

Confi rmation dialog displayed.

D-Lighting

OK

Cancel

Highlight OK.

*

* To exit without creating copy, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector.

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Create copy. During playback,

(D-lighting) icon is displayed on copies created with D-lighting ( 4).

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D-Lighting

Copies are created with the same transfer marking and date and time or recording as the original, but any changes to transfer marking or to protect and print attributes must be made separately. See the Appendix for more information on how D-lighting copies are stored ( 93–94).

Copies can only be created if suffi cient memory is available. Copies created with

D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. D-lighting is not available with cropped copies ( 42), movies ( 40), small pictures ( 70), or copies created with D-lighting.

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

A voice memo can be recorded and appended to any picture marked with a (voice memo recording guide) icon in full-frame playback ( 41). If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded. Voice memos can not be recorded for movies or during thumbnail playback ( 41) or playback zoom ( 42).

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To

Record memo

Play memo

Change volume

Press

If

Description

icon is displayed on current picture, memo will be record-

Shutter button ed while shutter-release button is held down. Recording ends after about 20 s or when shutter-release button is released. Do not touch microphone during recording.

Pictures for which voice memo exists are marked by (voice memo playback

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Zoom button controls volume during playback. Press to lower volume, to increase.

Delete picture or voice memo

Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.

• Select No to exit without deleting picture or voice memo

• Select Yes to delete both picture and voice memo

• Select to delete voice memo only

No

Yes

Voice Memos

See the Appendix for more information on how voice memos are stored ( 93–94).

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Viewing Pictures on TV

The MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION and EG-E5000 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).

Choosing a Video Mode

The Interface > Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 80). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used in the video device.

1 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION

Turn the camera off and place it in the COOL-STATION.

2 Connect the A / V cable

Insert the black plug into the COOL-STATION’s A / V out connector.

Insert the yellow plug into the video-in jack on the television or VCR. Connect the white plug to the audio-in jack.

3 Tune the television to the video channel

If in doubt, consult the documentation for your television or VCR.

4 Turn the camera on

Press the button for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor will remain off and the television will show the image normally shown in the monitor.

Viewing Pictures on TV

To reduce the drain on the battery when viewing pictures for an extended period, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter ( 6) .

PAL

If PAL is selected for Video mode and the camera connected to a video device, video output will be suspended and the camera monitor will turn on when the camera is in movie mode.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

The supplied MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION, UC-E10 USB cable, and Picture-

Project software can be used to view photographs and movies on a computer.

Before pictures can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to a computer, see the documentation on the reference CD and the Quick Start Guide.

Before Connecting the Camera: Choosing a USB Option

Pictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:

• Pressing the center of the multi selector ( / button)

• Clicking the button in PictureProject

Which method you will use depends on your computer’s operating system and the USB option selected in the camera setup menu. After consulting the following table, select the appropriate option using the USB item in the camera setup menu. The default option is

Mass Storage.

Center of multi selector ( / button)

Pictures transferred using:

Camera multi selector

( / button)

PictureProject

button Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Choose Mass Storage.

1, 2

Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later Choose PTP.

Choose Mass

Storage 1 or PTP.

1 The center of the multi selector can not be used to transfer pictures from internal memory or from “locked” (write-protected) memory cards ( 10) when Mass Stor-

age is selected. Use the PictureProject button or unlock the memory card.

2 Do NOT select PTP. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected to a computer running Windows 2000 or Windows 98SE, the Windows hardware wizard will be displayed. Under Windows Me, the hardware wizard will be displayed after a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.

To reduce the drain on the battery when the camera is connected for an extended period, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter ( 6).

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

To choose a USB option, highlight Interface in the setup menu ( 80) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed.

1 2

PTP

Video mode

Auto transfer

3

Highlight USB.

PTP

4

Display USB menu.

Video mode

Auto transfer

Highlight PTP or Mass storage.

Select highlighted option.

Connecting the USB Cable

1 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION

Turn the camera off and place it in the COOL-STATION.

2 Connect the USB cable

If the computer is not already running, turn it on and wait for it to start up. Connect the UC-E10 USB cable as shown below. Connect the COOL-

STATION directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.

3 Turn the camera on

UC-E10 USB cable

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Transferring Pictures

If PictureProject is installed, the PictureProject Transfer window will be displayed in the computer monitor when the camera is connected and turned on. Pictures can be transferred using the button in PictureProject (see the PictureProject reference manual CD for details) or by pressing the center of the multi selector.

Pressing the center of the multi selector ( / button) copies to the computer all pictures that are marked for transfer ( 69). The following messages will be displayed in the camera monitor while pictures are transferred.

During Transfer

Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the USB cable or AC adapter, or remove the camera from the COOL-STATION while data are being transferred. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product or computer malfunction.

Transferring Pictures from Internal Memory

Data in internal memory can not be copied to the computer when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Remove the memory card before attempting to transfer data from internal memory.

PictureProject can not be used to transfer or play voice recordings. Select Mass stor-

age for USB, copy the fi les manually, and then play them back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera can not be used when voice recordings are played back on another device.

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Voice Recordings

Disconnecting the Camera

If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the

USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass stor-

age, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage

Device from the menu that appears.

Windows 2000 Professional

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears.

Macintosh

Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”) into the Trash.

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Printing Pictures

Pictures can be printed by any of the following methods:

• Select pictures for printing using Print set (see below) and take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot. To print the pictures in internal memory, copy them to a memory card before selecting pictures using Print set.

• Connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge and print pictures directly from the camera ( 52)

• Transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them from a computer

(see the PictureProject Reference Manual, on CD)

Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers or devices that support DPOF.

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Select playback mode.

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PLAYBACK MENU 1/2

SET-UP

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Highlight Print set.

2

4

PLAYBACK MENU 1/2

SET-UP

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Display playback menu.

Print selected

Delete print set

Display PRINT SET menu.

5

Print selected

Delete print set

6

Highlight Print selected.

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Display selection dialog.

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Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display.

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Select current picture and set number of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked by icon.

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Choose number of prints (up to 9).

To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1.

Repeat steps 7–9 to select additional pictures.

10

Done

Date

Info

Display print options. To select or deselect options, highlight and press center of multi selector. Selected items are marked with a

✔.

Date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.

Info: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order.

To complete print order and return to playback, highlight Done and press center of multi selector. To exit without altering print order, press button.

“ Print Set” and Digital Print Order Format ( DPOF)

Print set creates a “print order” in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) listing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print.

The pictures can then be printed by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a DPOFcompatible device. Note that if the Print set option has not been used to create a print order, one copy of all pictures will be printed.

Print Set

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During playback, a print-order icon appears on all pictures in the current print order.

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Printing Via Direct USB Connection

When the camera is placed in the MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION and connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UC-E10 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera.

1 Set the USB option to PTP

Set the USB option in the setup menu to PTP before connecting the printer ( 47; the default option is Mass storage).

2 Connect the USB cable

After confi rming that the camera is off, place it in the COOL-STATION and connect the UC-E10 USB cable as shown below.

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UC-E10 USB cable

3 Turn the camera on

Turn the camera and printer on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed. The camera will then enter full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the monitor.

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The Thumbnail Display

To view six pictures at a time, press the (W) button. Press the (T) button to return to full-frame playback.

4 Print pictures

Press the center of the multi selector to print the current picture or press the button to select multiple pictures for printing.

Printing Pictures One at a Time

Display picture full frame or highlight in thumbnail list.

Printing Multiple Pictures

Press button.

Select picture for printing.

Choose page size ( 55).

Select number of copies and choose page size ( 54).

Print:

• Selected pictures ( 56)

• All pictures ( 55)

• Current print order ( 57)

Print picture ( 54).

Printing Pictures

To reduce the drain on the battery when printing, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter

( 6).

PictBridge

PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when different devices are connected.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

To print the picture currently displayed full frame or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the center of the multi selector. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option.

Option

Start print

Description

Highlight this option and press center of multi selector to print the selected picture. Message shown at right displayed during printing; to cancel and return to Pict-

Bridge playback display before all images have been printed, press center of multi selector. When printing is complete, message shown below at right will be displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge playback display. Print additional pictures as described above or turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Copies

Highlight this option and press multi selector right to display menu shown at right. Press multi selector up or down to choose number of copies (maximum 9), then press center to select and return to print menu.

1

Paper size

Highlight this option and press multi selector right to display menu shown at right. Press multi selector up or down to highlight Default (default page size for current printer, 3.5" x 5", 5" x 7", Postcard,

100mm x 150mm, 4" x 6", 8" x 10", Letter, A3, or A4, then press center to select and return to print menu.

PAPER SIZE 1/2

Default

3.5" x 5"

5" x 7"

Postcard

100mm x150mm

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Printing Multiple Pictures

To print all pictures or multiple selected pictures, press the button. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center to select.

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

Cancel

Option Description

Print selection Print selected pictures ( 56).

Print one copy of all pictures. Message shown at right displayed during printing; to cancel and return to PictBridge menu before all images have been printed, press center of multi

Print all images selector. When printing is complete, message shown below at right will be displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge menu. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.

DPOF printing Print current DPOF print order ( 57).

Paper size

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight Default

(default page size for current printer, 3.5" x 5",

5" x 7", Postcard, 100mm x 150mm, 4" x 6",

8" x 10", Letter, A3, or A4, then press center to select and return to PictBridge menu.

PAPER SIZE 1/2

Default

3.5" x 5"

5" x 7"

Postcard

100mm x150mm

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Printing Selected Pictures: Print Selection

Choosing Print selection in the PictBridge menu (see previous page) displays the menu shown in Step 1.

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Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display.

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Select current picture and set number of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked by icon.

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Choose number of prints (up to 9).

To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1.

Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures.

4 5

Confi rm selection. Use multi selector to view other pictures. *

Start printing. †

* Press button to exit to PictBridge menu without printing pictures.

† Press center of multi selector again to cancel before printing is complete.

6

When printing is complete, message shown at left is displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge menu. Turn camera off and disconnect

USB cable.

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Printing the Current Print Order: DPOF Printing

To print the current print order ( 50), select DPOF printing in the PictBridge menu ( 55). The options shown in Step 1 will be displayed.

1

Printer ready?

006 prints

Start print

Cancel

2

Highlight Confi rm. * View print order. Use multi selector to view images not visible in display.

* Select Start print to start printing without viewing current print order. Select Cancel to exit to PictBridge menu without printing.

3

Start printing (to interrupt printing, press center of multi selector).

4

When printing is complete, message shown at left is displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge menu. Turn camera off and disconnect

USB cable.

DPOF Printing

The DPOF printing option is only available if pictures have previously been selected for printing using Print set ( 50–51). Date and shooting information ( 51) will not be included when pictures are printed via direct USB connection.

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Menu Guide

The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options:

Option Description

Image mode Choose image size and quality.

White balance Match white balance to the light source.

Exp. +/-

Adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects.

Continuous Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence.

BSS Use the Best Shot Selector (BSS).

Sensitivity Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

Color options Control color.

Setup Display the setup menu.

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60

61

61–62

63

64

64

72

To display the shooting menu, slide the mode selector to and press the button. To make a selection from the shooting menu:

1 2

SET-UP

Image mode

White balance

Exp. +/-

Single

Continuous

Multi-shot 16

Intvl timer shooting

3

Highlight menu item.

Single

Multi-shot 16

Intvl timer shooting

4

Display options.

SET-UP

Image mode

White balance

Exp. +/-

Highlight option.

Select highlighted option.

To exit the menu and return to shooting mode, press the button again.

Defaults can be restored using the Reset all option in the setup menu ( 80).

For help on the selected option, press the (T) button ( 22). To display menu options as icons, select Icons for Menus in the setup menu ( 81).

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Menu Options

Image Mode

Image mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image fi les. The size of the fi les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

Option

High

(2816 ★ )

Normal

(2816)

Normal

(2048)

PC screen

(1024)

TV screen

(640)

Size

(pixels) *

2,816 ×

2112

2,816 ×

2112

2,048 ×

1,536

Compression ratio †

1 : 4

Description

High quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints.

1 : 8

1 : 8

Best choice in most situations.

1,024 ×

768

640 ×

480

1 : 8

1 : 8

Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored on memory card.

Suited to printing at smaller sizes

(for example, in a letter or report) or to display on computer monitors 17 in. or larger.

Can be displayed full screen on television or 13 in. monitor. Suited to distribution by e-mail or web.

Print size

(cm/in.)

24 × 18/

9½ × 7

24 × 18/

9½ × 7

17 × 13/

7 × 5

9 × 7/

3½ × 2½

5 × 4/

2 × 1½

* Smaller images create smaller fi les that require less memory and are suited to transmission by e-mail or use in web pages. When printed at larger sizes, however, small images will be rough and uneven in appearance.

† To reduce the amount of memory each shot occupies, pictures are compressed as they are saved. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image. The more a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The fi gures show the approximate compression ratio for each setting.

‡ All fi gures are approximate. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the resolution, the smaller the fi nal print size. The print sizes given here assume a printer resolution of approximately 300 dpi.

Image Mode

The current image mode is shown by an icon in the display ( 4–5). See the Appendix for more information on image mode and fi le size ( 93).

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White Balance

White balance

The color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing pictures according to the color of the light source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”

Option

Auto

White bal. preset

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Description

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

Gray object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions.

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Use under incandescent lighting.

Use under most types of fl uorescent lighting.

Cloudy

Flash

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Use with the fl ash.

Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast

(for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When (White bal. preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the following options will be displayed:

Cancel

Measure

Option

Cancel

Measure

Description

Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from the memory and sets white balance to this value.

To measure a new value for white balance, place a neutral gray object, such as a piece of cardboard, under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal picture. Frame this object so that it fi lls the square in the center of the menu shown above. Highlight Measure and press the center of the multi selector to measure a new value for white balance (shutter will be released and camera will return to original zoom position, but no picture will be recorded). Note that preset white balance can not be measured with the fl ash.

At settings other than (Auto), white balance is shown by an icon in the display

( 4–5).

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White Balance

Exposure Compensation

Exp. +/-

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera by from –2.0 EV (underexposure) to +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1

3

EV. Its effects can be previewed in the monitor; negative values may be needed when most of the frame is very dark or the background is much darker than the main subject, positive values when most of the frame is very bright or the background is much brighter than the main subject.

Continuous

Continuous

Use the options in this menu to capture a fl eeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.

Option

Single

Continuous *

Multi-shot

16 *

Intvl timer shooting

Description

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at rate of up to 1.6 fps until (wait) icon is displayed.

Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes sixteen consecutive pictures

704 × 528 pixels in size at rate of about 1.7 fps and arranges them in four rows to form a single picture measuring 2,816 × 2,112 pixels.

Image mode automatically set to Normal

(2816). Digital zoom can not be used.

Camera takes pictures automatically at specifi ed interval. See “Interval Timer Photography” ( 62).

* Flash turns off automatically. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fi xed at values for fi rst picture in each series.

Restrictions on Camera Settings

Continuous is automatically set to Single when the self-timer is activated ( 20) or

BSS is enabled ( 63).

The Memory Buffer

During shooting, pictures are stored in a temporary memory buffer before being transferred to internal memory or to the memory card for permanent storage. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on image mode; the maximum at Normal (2816) is thirteen.

When the buffer is full, a (wait) icon will be displayed and shooting will be suspended.

More pictures can be taken as soon as enough memory becomes available in the buffer.

Continuous

At settings other than Single, the current “continuous” setting is shown by an icon in the display ( 4–5).

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Interval Timer Photography

To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the

CONTINUOUS menu and press the center of multi selector.

1

AE lock

30s

1m

5m

10m

30m

Highlight Set interval time or AE lock and press center of multi selector to display sub-menu. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.

SET INTERVAL TIME: Choose interval between shots.

AE LOCK: Choose On to fi x exposure and white balance for entire series at values for fi rst frame, Off to meter new values for each shot. When On is selected for AE lock, fl ash turns off automatically.

Exit to shooting mode.

2

Off

On

3

Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specifi ed interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded.

Interval Timer Photography

To save power, the monitor turns off between frames. The monitor turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot. To ensure that the battery does not run fl at before recording is complete, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter.

Pictures can not be played back during interval timer shooting. See the Appendix for information on how pictures taken during interval timer shooting are stored ( 93–94).

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Best Shot Selector (BSS)

BSS

The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or over-exposure.

Option Description

Off BSS off.

On

Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved. Flash turns off automatically and focus, exposure, and white balance for all photos are determined by fi rst picture in each series. Recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when:

• the camera is zoomed in • macro close-up is in effect

• lighting is poor and the fl ash can not be used

May not produce desired results if subject moves or composition is changed while shutter-release button is fully pressed.

Selecting this option displays sub-menu shown at right. Choose from:

Highlight BSS: picture with smallest area of overexposure is selected.

Shadow BSS: picture with smallest area of ung g

Shadow BSS

Histogram BSS

Exposure

BSS derexposure is selected.

Histogram BSS: of pictures with least under- and over-exposure, camera chooses picture with overall exposure closest to optimum.

Camera takes fi ve shots each time shutter-release button is pressed, but only picture that best meets selected criterion is saved. Flash turns off automatically and focus and white balance for all photos are determined by fi rst picture in each series. Recommended for high-contrast subjects, when it is diffi cult to set exposure correctly.

Restrictions on BSS

BSS turns off when the self timer is activated ( 20) or a setting other than Single is selected for Continuous ( 61).

BSS

At settings other than Off, the current BSS setting is indicated by an icon in the display

( 4–5).

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Sensitivity

Sensitivity

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure.

Much as fi lm with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Option

Auto

Description

Equivalent to 50 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and fl ash is off ( ), camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 200 equivalent. ISO icon displayed in monitor to warn that pictures may be affected by noise.

50

Approximately equivalent to ISO 50. Recommended unless lighting is poor or faster shutter speeds are required (e.g., when the subject is moving). Noise may appear in pictures taken at settings above this value.

100 Approximately equivalent to ISO 100.

200 Approximately equivalent to ISO 200.

400 Approximately equivalent to ISO 400.

Color Options

Color Options

Color options are used to heighten the vividness of colors or to record pictures in monochrome. The effects can be previewed in the monitor.

Option Description

Standard color Subjects are recorded in their natural colors.

Vivid color Use for a vivid, photoprint effect.

Black-and-white

Sepia *

Cyanotype *

* Pictures are recorded in black-and-white.

Pictures are recorded in sepia.

Pictures are recorded in blue-tinted monochrome.

* White balance set to Auto.

Sensitivity

At settings other than Auto, the current sensitivity setting is shown in the display (

4–5).

At settings other than Standard color, the current color option setting is indicated by an icon in the display ( 4–5).

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Color Options

The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options:

Option Description

Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-com-

Print set patible devices.

Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show.

50–51

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Delete Delete all or selected pictures.

Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

Transfer marking Change transfer marking of all or selected pictures.

Small pic.

Create small copies of the current picture.

Copy

Setup

Copy fi les between memory card and internal memory.

Display the setup menu.

68

68

69

70

71

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To display the playback menu:

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SET-UP

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Select playback mode.

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Display playback menu.

To exit the menu and return to playback mode, press the button again.

Menu Options

For help on the selected option, press the (T) button ( 22). To display menu options as icons, select Icons for Menus in the setup menu ( 81).

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Selecting Multiple Pictures

To select multiple pictures in the Erase selected images ( 68), Print set

( 50–51), Protect ( 68), Transfer marking > Select image(s) ( 69), or

Copy > Selected images ( 71) menus:

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ON

OFF

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Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display.

3

Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To cancel changes and exit, press button.

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ON

OFF

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Select current picture. Selection shown by icon.

4

Complete operation.

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Slide Show

Slide show

This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture.

1 2

Pause

Start

Loop

Highlight Start.

Begin slide show.

To skip to the next picture, press the multi selector to the right, or hold the multi selector down to fast forward through the show. To return to the previous picture, press the multi selector left, or hold the multi selector down to rewind through the show. To pause the slide show, press the center of the multi selector. The menu shown below will be displayed.

When the slide show ends or is paused, the menu shown at right will be displayed. Highlight Restart and press the center of the multi selector to restart the show, or select End to end the show and return to the playback menu.

Restart

Slide Shows

The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes.

Copies created with the small picture option ( 70) are not displayed during slide shows. Movies are displayed as still images showing the movie’s fi rst frame.

“Loop”

If Loop is selected in the starting screen, the slide show will repeat automatically. To select or deselect the loop option, highlight Loop and press the center of the multi selector. A check mark next to Loop indicates that the loop option is selected.

Pause

Start

Loop

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Delete

The delete menu contains the following options:

Option

Erase selected images

Description

Select images for deletion ( 66). Confi rmation dialog shown at right will be displayed; press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:

• Select No to exit without deleting pictures

• Select Yes to delete selected pictures

Erase all images

Confi rmation dialog displayed; press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:

• Select No to exit without deleting pictures

• Select Yes to delete all unprotected pictures

Delete

Yes

Erasing all images

( excluded)

No

Yes

If no memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from internal memory.

If a memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from the memory card.

Protect

Select pictures for protection from accidental deletion.

Protected fi les are marked with a protect icon (see right) and can not be deleted by pressing the button or using the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card or internal memory is formatted ( 79).

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Transfer Marking

Transfer marking

This option is used to mark pictures for transfer to any computer to which

PictureProject has been installed ( 46). Note that all new pictures are automatically marked for transfer when On (the default option) is selected for

Interface > Auto transfer ( 80).

Option

All on

All off

Description

Mark all images for transfer.

Remove transfer marking from all images.

Select image(s) Mark selected pictures for transfer ( 66).

Pictures selected for transfer are identifi ed by a icon as shown at below.

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Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback

Restrictions on Auto Transfer

No more than 999 pictures can be transferred using Auto transfer. To transfer more than 999 pictures, use PictureProject or select and transfer pictures in batches of 999 or less. See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for more information.

The COOLPIX S3 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX S3 to reselect the pictures.

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Small Picture

Small pic.

Small copies of pictures can be created in any of the following sizes:

Option Description

640 × 480 Can be displayed full frame on TV.

320 × 240

Suited to display on web pages. Small fi le size reduces time needed to display picture in web browser.

160 × 120 Can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment.

To copy a picture at a smaller size:

1

After displaying picture in fullframe playback or highlighting picture in thumbnail display (

41), select Small pic. from playback menu ( 65).

2

640 x 480

320 x 240

160 x 120

3

No

Yes

Highlight option.

Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:

Yes: create resized copy

No: exit without creating copy

During playback, copies are indicated by a gray border; a , , or icon is displayed when copies are viewed full-frame.

Small Picture

Copies are stored as JPEG fi les with a compression ratio of 1 : 16. Copies are created with the same transfer marking and date and time or recording as the original, but any changes to transfer marking or to protect and print attributes must be made separately.

See the Appendix for more information on how small pictures are stored ( 93–94).

Copies can only be created if suffi cient memory is available. Small copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Small copies can not be created from movies ( 40), cropped copies ( 42), or small pictures.

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Copy

Copy

This option is only available when a memory card is inserted, when it can be used to copy pictures between internal memory and the memory card.

Option Description

Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

Selecting either of the above options displays the menu shown at right.

All images

Option

Selected images

Description

Select images for copying ( 66). Confi rmation dialog shown at right will be displayed; press multi selector up or down to highlight option,

Selected images will be copied.

OK?

press center to select:

• Select No to exit without copying pictures

• Select Yes to copy selected pictures

Yes

All images

Confi rmation dialog displayed; press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:

• Select No to exit without copying pictures

• Select Yes to copy all pictures

All images will be copied. OK?

Yes

Copy

See “Copying Voice Recordings” for information on copying voice recordings ( 35).

The camera may be unable to copy pictures that were created with another make of camera or that have been modifi ed on a computer.

Copies lose all print ( 51) and transfer ( 69) marking. Protect marking ( 68) is not affected. See the Appendix for more information on copies are stored ( 93–94).

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The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options:

Option

Shooting menu

Scene menu

Movie

Description

Return to menu for current mode.

Playback menu

Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.

Date Set clock and choose home and destination time zones.

Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

Date imprint Imprint date or birthday counter on pictures.

Sound settings Adjust sound and volume settings.

Blur warning

Auto off

Turn blur warning on or off.

Choose when monitor will turn off to save power.

Format memory /

Format card

Format internal memory or memory card.

Language Choose language for camera menus and messages.

Interface

AF assist

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80

Adjust settings for connection to television or computer.

80

Turn AF-assist illuminator on or off.

80

77

78

78

79

58

22

36

65

73

12–13

74–75

76

Reset all

Menus

Restore camera settings to default values.

Choose how menus are displayed.

Firmware version Display camera fi rmware version.

80–81

81

81

To display the setup menu:

1

SET-UP

White balance

Exp. +/-

Continuous

Display menu for current mode.

3

2

SET-UP

Image mode

White balance

Exp. +/-

Continuous

Highlight SET-UP.

Display setup menu. To return to menu for current mode, press button.

For help on the selected option, press the (T) button ( 22). To display menu options as icons, select Icons for Menus in the setup menu ( 81).

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Menu Options

Welcome Screen

Welcome screen

Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.

Option

Disable welcome

(default)

Description

No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.

Nikon

Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.

Animation

Animation shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.

Select an image

Choose welcome screen from pictures in internal memory or on memory card. Selecting this option displays selection screen shown at right; press multi selector left or right to scroll through pictures, press center to select. To exit without changing welcome screen, press button.

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Welcome Screen

If Select an image is chosen after a custom welcome screen has been selected, the confi rmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Select Yes to replace the existing picture with the new welcome screen, No to exit leaving the welcome screen unchanged.

Yes

Small Pictures and Cropped Copies

Copies created with the small picture and cropping options can only be selected for the welcome screen if they are 640 × 480 pixels or larger.

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Date

Date

This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones.

Option Description

Date Set camera clock to current date and time ( 12–13).

Time zone

Choose home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone; turn daylight saving time on or off (see below).

Time Zone

Selecting Time zone displays the menu shown in Step 1. To choose a new home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone:

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DaylightSaving

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving

Highlight or .

2

London, Casablanca

Back Confirm

Display map of world time zones.

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DaylightSaving

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving Madrid, Paris, Berlin

Back Confirm

Highlight time zone. * Select time zone. Press button to menu shown in Step 1.

* Travel destination time zone can not be same as home time zone.

To switch between home ( ) and travel destination ( ) time zones:

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Madrid, Paris, Berlin

DaylightSaving

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving

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DaylightSaving

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving

Highlight or . † Set clock to time in selected zone.

Dot marks current selection.

† To turn daylight saving time on or off, highlight DaylightSaving and press center of multi selector. Selecting daylight saving time advances time in selected zone one hour.

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Time Zones

The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set.

The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia,

India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( 12–13).

GMT +/–

GMT –11

GMT –10

Location

Midway, Samoa

Hawaii, Tahiti

GMT –9 Alaska, Anchorage

GMT –8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

GMT –7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz

GMT –6 CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City

GMT –5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima

GMT –4 Caracas, Manaus

GMT –3

GMT –2

GMT –1

GMT

Buenos Aires, São Paulo

Fernando de Noronha

Azores

London, Casablanca

GMT +/–

GMT +1

GMT +2

GMT +3

GMT +4

GMT +5

GMT +6

GMT +7

GMT +8

GMT +9

GMT +10

GMT +11

GMT +12

Location

Madrid, Paris, Berlin

Athens, Helsinki

Moscow, Nairobi

Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Islamabad, Karachi

Colombo, Dhaka

Bangkok, Jakarta

Beijing, Hong Kong (HK), Singapore

Tokyo, Seoul

Sydney, Guam

New Caledonia

Auckland, Fiji

The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.

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Monitor Settings

Monitor settings

The options in this menu control the information displayed in the monitor and monitor brightness.

Option Description

Photo info Turn indicators in the monitor on or off.

Brightness Control monitor brightness.

Photo Info

The following display options are available:

Option Description Shooting mode

Display

Playback mode

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Hide info

Indicators are not displayed in monitor.

Brightness

Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down. Press the center of the multi selector to put the new setting into effect.

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Date Imprint

Date imprint

This option is used to imprint date information on pictures as they are taken.

It can not be used to imprint date information on existing pictures.

Option

Off

Date counter

Description

Time and date do not appear on pictures.

Date

Date and time

Date is imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect.

Date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect.

Time stamp shows number of days between date of shooting and selected date.

Date Counter

Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until or the number of days elapsed since a specifi ed date.

Days remaining are indicated by ▲. Selecting this item displays the following options:

Option Description

Stored dates

Store up to three dates between Jan. 1 1910 and

Dec. 31 2037. To set date, highlight, press multi selector to right, and enter date as described in

“Basic Setup” ( 12–13). To select existing date, highlight and press center of multi selector.

Display options

----.--.--

----.--.--

Choose date format from Number of days, Years and days, or Yrs,

mnths, days. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.

Date Imprint

Data imprinted at an Image mode setting of TV screen (640) may be diffi cult to read.

Choose a setting of PC screen (1024) or larger when using the date imprint option

( 59).

Regardless of the setting chosen, the date is not imprinted in movie mode ( 36) or when , , or (except for sport composite) is selected in scene mode ( 22),

Continuous is selected for Continuous, or On is selected for BSS ( 61, 63).

Imprinted data form a permanent part of the image and will appear whenever the image is printed, regardless of whether the date option is chosen in the Print set menu.

At settings other than Off, a date imprint icon appears in the shooting display during shooting ( 4–5).

The date is recorded in the order selected in the DATE menu. Date imprint can not be selected if the camera clock has not been set ( 12–13).

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Sound Settings

Sound settings

The options in this menu control the sound settings listed below.

Option

Button sound

Description

If On is selected, beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal memory is formatted, or new mode is selected. Beep will sound three times if battery is exhausted, or if memory card is locked or memory card or internal memory is full when shutter is released.

Choose sound played when shutter is released. If Off is selected, no sound will be played when shutter is

Shutter sound released. Regardless of setting chosen, no sound is played in (Sports) mode ( 26), at Continuous settings other than Single ( 61), when fl ash fi res, or when BSS is enabled ( 63).

If On is selected, startup sound will play when camera

Start-up is turned on. Startup sound will not play if camera is inserted in MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION when USB sound cable is connected ( 47, 52).

Off

On

1

2

3

Off

Off

On

Volume

Choose volume for playback and for button, shutter, and start-up sounds from Loud or Normal. Choosing

Off mutes shutter and start-up sounds and sets playback volume to lowest level.

Loud

Normal

Off

Blur Warning

If On is selected for this option, the warning shown at right will be displayed after shooting in situations in which pictures may be blurred. Select Yes to record

Blur warning the picture, No to delete the picture and try again. The picture will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for about twenty seconds. No warning will be displayed in movie mode or when (Sports),

No

Yes

(Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Panorama assist) is selected in scene mode, the self-timer is on, an option other than Single is selected for Con-

tinuous, or an option other than Off is selected for BSS.

A setting of On is recommended when the camera is zoomed in.

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Auto Off

Auto off

Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.

Regardless of the option chosen, the monitor will remain on for 3 minutes when menus are displayed, and for 30 minutes when Loop is selected during a slide show or the camera is powered by the supplied EH-63 AC adapter (if the AC adapter is used when the video cable is connected, video output will continue after the monitor has turned off). The monitor can be reactivated by pressing the power switch, pressing the shutter-release button halfway, pressing the button to select playback mode, pressing the button to display the camera menus, or by selecting another mode. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.

Format Memory /

Format memory

Format Card

Format card

If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format card and formats the memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected pictures and any other fi les that

may be present. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures to a computer ( 46–49).

The following options will be displayed if a memory card is inserted:

Option

Quick

Description

Format applies only to areas in which data are stored. Faster than normal format format.

Format Entire memory or memory card is formatted.

A confi rmation dialog is displayed before formatting begins. Select Format to format the storage device.

The message shown at right will be displayed; do not turn the camera off, remove the battery or memory card, or unplug the AC adapter while this message is displayed.

Format Card

Format memory cards before fi rst use and reformat them regularly thereafter. Without regular formatting, performance will drop with use. Note that memory cards can not be formatted when the battery is low.

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Language

Language

Choose the language for camera menus and messages ( 12).

Interface

Interface

Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device ( 45, 47).

Option Description

USB Select USB option for connection to computer ( 47) or printer ( 52).

Video mode

Before connecting camera to video devices such as televisions or VCRs (

45), choose video mode that matches video standard used in device. Camera supports NTSC and PAL standards.

Auto transfer

Choose On to mark pictures for transfer to computer as they are taken.

AF Assist

AF assist

If Auto is selected for this option, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator has a maximum range of about 1.9 m / 6 ft. 3 in. (widest angle) to 1.1 m / 3 ft. 7 in.

(maximum zoom). The AF-assist illuminator will not light if Off is selected for

AF assist, (landscape assist), (sports assist), (Dusk / Dawn), (Night landscape), (Close up), (Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Underwater) is selected in scene mode, a setting other than PORTRAIT is selected in

(portrait assist) mode, or a setting other than NIGHT PORTRAIT is selected in (night portrait assist) mode.

Reset all

Reset all

Select Reset to restore the following settings to their original state:

Option

Flash mode

Self timer

Macro close-up

Movie mode

Movie options

Auto-focus mode

Description

Auto

Off

Off

Small size 320

Single AF

Scene mode

Portrait assist

Party / Indoor

PORTRAIT

Landscape assist

Sports assist

LANDSCAPE

SPORTS

Night portrait assist NIGHT PORTRAIT

Option

Image mode

White balance

Exp. +/-

Continuous

BSS

Description

Normal (2816)

Auto

±0

Single

Off

Sensitivity

Color options

Auto

Standard color

Welcome screen Disable welcome

Monitor settings

Photo info

Brightness

Show info

3

Date imprint Off

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Option

Sound settings

Button sound

Shutter sound

Start-up sound

Volume

Description

On

1

Off

Normal

Option

AF-assist

Interface

Auto transfer

Menus

Description

Auto

On

Text

Choosing Reset also clears the current fi le number ( 4–5, 93–94) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. All other settings are unaffected.

Resetting File Numbering to 0001

To reset fi le numbering to 0001, select Reset all after either deleting all pictures ( 68) or formatting the memory card or internal memory ( 79).

Menus

Menus

This option controls how the movie ( 37), shooting ( 58), playback (

65), and setup menus are displayed. Choose from Text and Icons.

SET-UP

White balance

Exp. +/-

Continuous

Text Icons

Firmware Version

Firmware version

Select this option to display the current camera fi rmware version. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu.

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Technical Notes

Optional Accessories

At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.

Rechargeable battery

Additional EN-EL8 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative

Battery charger MH-62 battery charger

AC adapter

Additional EH-63 AC adapters are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative

COOL-STATION MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION

USB cable UC-E10 USB cable

Waterproof case WP-CP5 waterproof case *

* Not available in some areas.

Approved Memory Cards

The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX S3:

SanDisk 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB * , 512 MB, 512 MB * , 1 GB

Panasonic 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB * , 512 MB * , 1 GB *

Toshiba 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 128 MB * , 256 MB, 256 MB * , 512 MB

* High speed (10 MB/s)

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

• Format memory cards before fi rst use ( 79).

• Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, remove the battery, disconnect the AC adapter, or remove the camera from the COOL-STATION during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the camera or card.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects.

• Do not affi x labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.

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Memory Cards

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device.

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

Handle the with care

Do not apply force to the lens, monitor or to the connector, card slot, battery chamber, or lens covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.

Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens.

Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while the AC adapter is connected.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges or the magnetic fi elds produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.

To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

The AF-Assist Illuminator LED

The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2

-2001

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Cleaning

Lens: One key to preserving the condition of glass parts is to not touch them with your fi ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fi ngerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges. If this fails to clean the lens, wipe with a dry cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.

Monitor: Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fi ngerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

Body: Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.

The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body.

Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Images recorded using the product will not be affected.

• When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “ smear,” does not appear in the fi nal photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.

• Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light.

• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, contact your Nikon service representative.

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Notes on the Monitor

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If the product will not be used for an extended period, run the battery fl at and remove it from the camera. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant, replacing the desiccant when it loses its capacity to absorb moisture. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:

• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fi elds, such as televisions or radios

• are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.

Batteries

• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary ( 8–9). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.

• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C

(41–95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.

• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.

• When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 °C–25 °C / 59 °F–77 °F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it fl at before returning it to storage.

• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

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Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.

(

Display

(Flashes)

WARNING ! !

BATTERY EXHAUSTED

AF ●

● fl ashes red)

(Flashes)

INITIALIZING LENS

CANNOT FOCUS

Problem

Clock not set.

Battery exhausted.

Camera cannot focus.

Slow shutter speed.

Pictures may be blurred.

Camera cannot focus.

Solution

Set clock.

12–13

Turn camera off and replace battery.

7, 8–9

Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture.

16

Use fl ash, or steady camera using tripod, by placing camera on level surface, or by holding camera in both hands with el-

2, 15,

19 bows against torso.

Wait until lens is initialized and camera has zoomed out to widest angle.

15

WARNING!!

PLEASE WAIT FOR THE

CAMERA TO FINISH

RECORDING

Camera turned off or button

Message clears from display automatically when recording pressed during recording.

is complete.

16

MEMORY CARD IS

WRITE PROTECTED

Write-protect switch is in “lock” Slide write-protect to “write” position.

position.

10

THIS CARD

CANNOT BE USED

WARNING ! ! THIS

CARD CANNOT BE READ

(Flashes)

Error accessing memory card.

CARD IS NOT

FORMATTED

(Flashes)

FORMAT

NO

• Use approved card.

• Check that connectors are

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— clean.

• Turn camera off and confi rm 10–11 that memory card is correctly inserted.

Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera.

Press multi selector up to highlight FORMAT and press center 79, to format card, or turn camera 10–11 off and replace card.

OUT OF MEMORY

or

Camera in shooting mode: Insuffi cient memory to record pictures at current settings.

• Choose new image mode.

• Remove memory card and use 10–11 internal memory or insert new

59 memory card.

• Delete pictures.

17, 68

Camera connected to computer:

Not enough memory to record information need for transfer.

Delete unwanted pictures and try again.

17,

68

86

Display

IMAGE CANNOT

BE SAVED

HIDDEN

or

SOUND FILE CAN

NOT BE SAVED

or

Problem Solution

• Camera has run out of fi le • Select Reset all after either 10–11, numbers.

inserting new memory card 79, or formatting the memory 80–81 card or internal memory.

copy picture using crop, Dlighting, small picture, or pictures. If copying pictures to memory card, insert new copy options.

memory card.

Original does not support • Crop and small picture opcrop or small picture options.

tions can not be used with cropped copies and small pictures.

welcome screen.

Choose image 640 480 59 pixels or larger.

10,

17,

68,

79

42,

70

Camera has run out of fi le numbers.

Select Reset all after either inserting new memory card or

10–11,

79, formatting the memory card or internal memory.

80–81

IMAGE HAS ALREADY

BEEN MODIFIED.

D-LIGHTING CANNOT

BE USED.

FILE CONTAINS

NO IMAGE DATA

THIS IMAGE CANNOT

BE DELETED

NO SOUND FILE

D-lighting.

File created by computer or different make of camera.

with copies.

View fi le on computer or correct make of camera.

Attempt to delete protected Remove protection before depicture.

leting picture.

No sound fi le available for

Press button to return to playback.

shooting mode and record sound fi le.

CANNOT RECORD

MOVIE

NEW CITY IS IN THE

CURRENT TIME ZONE

43

68

33

Time out error while recording movie.

Choose memory card with better performance.

82

No need to specify new time

Travel destination is in same time zone as home location.

zone if travel destination is in same time zone as home

74–75 location.

WARNING !

THE MODE SELECTOR

IS NOT IN THE PROPER

POSITION

MEMORY CONTAINS

NO IMAGES

ALL IMAGES ARE

Mode selector is positioned between two modes.

No pictures on memory card or in internal memory.

Pictures can not be viewed on

COOLPIX S3.

Adjust mode selector to select desired mode.

Press button to return to shooting mode.

2

14,

17

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Display Problem Solution

TRANSFER ERROR

Pictures can not be copied to Restart transfer after checkcomputer.

ing that camera is connected

TRANSFER CANCELLED Transfer cancelled.

and battery is fully charged.

NO IMAGES ARE

MARKED FOR

TRANSFER

COMMUNICATIONS

ERROR

46–

49,

8–9

No pictures selected for transfer when is pressed to copy at least one picture for transpictures to computer.

Disconnect camera and select fer, then begin transfer again.

69

— ning.

pressing center of multi se-

• USB cable disconnected while lector.

• If error appears in computer 46–49, pictures are being printed or copied to computer.

PictureProject. Turn camera off, reconnect cable, then turn camera on and print or transfer pictures.

• USB option set incorrectly.

47 connect cable, then choose new USB setting in camera setup menu and reconnect camera. If error persists, use Transfer button in PictureProject to transfer pictures.

PRINTER ERROR

CHECK PRINTER

STATUS

SYSTEM ERROR

LENS ERROR

LENS COVER ERROR

Printer error.

Check printer. To resume printing, highlight Resume and press center of multi selector. Select Cancel to exit without printing remaining images.

Turn camera off, unplug AC adapter, remove and reinsert

Error has occurred in camera’s batteries, and turn camera 6, 7, internal circuitry.

on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon represen-

12 tative.

Turn camera off and then on

Error has occurred during lens again. If error persists, conoperation.

tact retailer or Nikon representative.

12

Finger or other obstruction prevents lens cover from opening.

obstruction.

2, 12

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries and / or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

Problem Solution

Monitor is blank

• Camera is off.

• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cover is not properly latched.

• Battery is exhausted.

• AC adapter is not properly connected.

• Standby mode: press shutter-release button halfway.

• Camera in COOL-STATION: camera connected to com-

12

7

8–9

6, 9

79

45, 47 puter or audio / video cable connected.

• Voice recording is being recorded.

• Camera is shooting time-lapse movie.

33

38

62 in monitor

• Interval-timer shooting in progress.

No indicators appear Hide info is selected for Photo info. Select Show

info.

• Monitor brightness needs adjustment.

Monitor is hard to read

76

• Monitor has dimmed to save power: press shutter-release button halfway.

• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.

• Camera is in playback mode.

76

12

84

17, 41

No picture is taken

• Batteries are exhausted.

• Indicator (fl ash) lamp blinks: fl ash is charging.

• Display shows “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED”: memory when shutter-release button is pressed card is not formatted for use in camera.

• Display shows “OUT OF MEMORY”: insuffi cient memory to record picture at current Image mode setting.

• Display shows “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECT-

ED”: memory card is locked.

14

16

79

59

10

89

Problem

Pictures are out of

focus

Pictures are blurred

Solution

• Camera can not focus on selected subject using autofocus. Use focus lock.

• AF-assist illuminator is off. Select Auto for AF assist.

• Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.

Camera shook during shot. Blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by:

• Using the fl ash

• Using the Best Shot Selector (BSS)

• Using the self-timer with a tripod

92

80

12

18

63

20

Bright specks in picture

Flash is refl ecting from particles in air. Turn fl ash off.

18

Flash does not fi re

Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when:

LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, or Architecture is selected in landscape assist mode

• Camera is in sports assist mode

25

26

29–31

Dusk/Dawn is selected in scene mode

Sunset, Copy, or Panorama assist is selected in scene 29–31 mode (other fl ash modes can be selected)

• Option other than Time-lapse movie is selected in movie mode

Continuous or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous

• BSS is enabled

36

61

63

Randomly-spaced bright pixels

(“noise”) appear in image

Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by:

• Using the fl ash

• Selecting scene mode and choosing Night portrait, 27, 29

Night landscape, or Dusk/Dawn as appropriate to

18 subject and lighting conditions

• Flash is off.

Pictures are too dark

• Flash window is blocked.

• Subject is outside range of fl ash: recompose picture 18–19, with subject in range of fl ash or use D-lighting.

2, 15

43

(underexposed)

• Exposure compensation is too low.

61

• Subject is backlit: select scene mode setting of Back 18, 31,

light, use fi ll fl ash, or use D-lighting.

18

43

Pictures are too bright (overexposed)

Exposure compensation is too high.

Pictures are smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens.

61

84

60 Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light source.

File can not be played back

File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera.

90

Problem Solution

Can not zoom in on picture

• Picture is a movie.

• Picture was created with small picture option.

• Picture has been cropped to below 320 × 240.

• Picture is a movie.

Can not create copy

• Crop and small picture options can not be used on copies created with these options.

using crop, D-lighting, or small picture options

• D-lighting can not be used on copies created with crop,

D-lighting, or small picture options.

• Memory is insuffi cient. Delete pictures.

• Display shows “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECT-

ED”: memory card is locked.

36

70

42

36

42, 70

43

17, 68

10

Pictures are not displayed on television set

PictureProject does not start when camera is connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot

• Choose correct video mode.

80

• USB cable is connected: disconnect USB cable. Video 47, 52 output is not available when USB cable is connected.

• Camera is off.

• Supplied AC adapter is not properly connected, or batteries are exhausted.

• USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not properly inserted in card reader or card slot.

USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera con-

12

6, 14

47 nected to computer (Windows only).

• Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows only).

See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for further information.

46–47

46

Pictures are not transferred when center of multi selector is pressed

Camera turns off without warning

USB option is set to Mass Storage and no memory card

10, 46 is inserted

• Batteries are low.

• Batteries are cold.

8–9

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Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint

Focus Lock

Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.

1

Focus

2

Check focus indicator

Position subject in center of frame and press shutter-release button halfway.

Check that focus indicator glows steadily, indicating that subject is in focus.

3

Recompose picture

4

Take picture

Focus and exposure are locked while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. *

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

* Do not change distance between camera and subject while focus lock is in effect.

If subject moves, release shutter-release button and focus again at new distance.

Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage).

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Getting Good Results with Autofocus

File Storage

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256-megabyte memory card in different image modes.

Image mode

High (2816 ★ )

Normal (2816)

Normal (2048)

PC screen (1024)

TV screen (640)

Internal memory (12 MB)

4

9

16

57

123

256 MB memory card

80

165

300

1025

2200

• All fi gures are approximate. The number of images that can be stored varies with the make of memory card and the type of scene recorded.

Image File and Folder Names

On the memory card, pictures are identifi ed by fi le names with three parts: a four letter identifi er, a four-digit fi le number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Movies are recorded as QuickTime movie fi les and can be played back on a computer after transfer.

Type

Still picture

Movie

Time-lapse movie

Cropped copy

Small copy

Copy created using D-lighting option

Voice recording

Voice memo (appended to original still)

Voice memo (appended to cropped copy)

Voice memo (appended to small copy)

Voice memo (appended to D-lighting copy)

Identifi er Extension

DSCN

DSCN

.JPG

.MOV

17

40

INTN

RSCN

SSCN

.MOV

.JPG

.JPG

38

42

70

FSCN

DSCN

DSCN

RSCN

SSCN

FSCN

.JPG

.WAV

.WAV

43

34

44

.WAV

44

.WAV

44

.WAV

44

When a picture is viewed on the camera, the fi le number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifi er is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a computer.

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File Storage: Image File and Folder Names (Continued)

Pictures are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a fi ve-character identifi er: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, “101P_001”; 32), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g, “101INTVL”; 62), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g, “101SOUND”;

34), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g, “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and fi le numbering will begin again from 0001. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the memory card or internal memory is formatted ( 79) or a new memory card inserted.

Files copied using Copy > Selected images/Selected fi les are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new fi le numbers in ascending order starting from the largest fi le number in memory. Copy > All images/Copy all fi les copies all folders from the source device; fi le names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination device ( 35, 71).

The picture displayed when playback mode is selected is the picture with the largest fi le number in the folder with the largest folder number.

Printing the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures

To print the time and date of recording on pictures:

• take pictures using the Date imprint option in the setup menu, which imprints the date or date and time of recording directly on pictures as they are taken ( 77)

• if the photo printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), use the Date option in the Print set menu ( 50–51)

• transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them using the “Print Metadata” option (see the PictureProject reference manual, on CD)

“Date Imprint” Versus the Print Set “Date” Option

Date imprint

Must be set before picture is taken

Date permanently imprinted on picture

Date appears whenever picture is printed

Print set > Date

Set after picture is taken

Date stored separately

Date only appears when picture is printed on DPOF-compatible printer

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Specifi cations

Nikon COOLPIX S3 Digital Camera

Type Compact digital camera

Effective pixels 6.0 million

CCD 1 2.5

-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.40 million

Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 (2816 ★ , 2816)

• 2,048 × 1,536 (2048)

• 1,024 × 768 (1024)

• 640 × 480 (640)

Lens

Focal length f/-number

Construction

3 × Zoom-Nikkor ED

F=5.8 –17.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 35 –105 mm) f/3.0 – f/5.4

12 elements in 10 groups

Digital zoom Up to 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 420 mm)

Autofocus (AF)

Focus range

(distance from lens)

Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF with AF-assist illuminator

30 cm (1 ft.) – ∞

Macro mode: 4 cm (1.6 in.)– ∞ (middle zoom position)

Focus-area selection Center; auto multi AF

AF-assist illuminator Class 1 LED product (IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2

-2001 ); max. output: 2000 µW

Monitor

Approximate frame coverage

2.5 in., 110,000-dot, TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment

Shooting mode: 97% horizontal and 97% vertical

Playback: 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Storage

Media

File system

File formats

Internal memory (approx.12 MB); SD (Secure Digital) memory cards

Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) * , Exif

2.2 † , and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant

Movies: QuickTime

Sound fi les: WAV

Exposure

Metering

Exposure control

256-segment matrix metering linked to AF area

Range

Shutter

Speed

(–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV)

W: +1.2 – +15.2 EV T: +2.9 – +17.3 EV

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

2 – 1

350

s

Aperture

Range

Electronically-controlled ND-fi lter selection f/3.0 and f/8.5 (W)

* A standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes.

† Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras. Version 2.2 allows information stored with pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

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ISO Sensitivity

(Recommended

Exposure Index)

Self-timer

Built-in fl ash

Range (approx.)

Sync method

I/O terminals

Interface

Video output

Supported languages

Approximately equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400; Auto

Approximately 10 seconds

W: 0.3 – 2.5 m/1 ft. – 8 ft. 2 in.

Sensor fl ash system

Multi connector

USB

T: 0.3 – 1.4 m/1 ft. – 4 ft. 7 in.

Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

Chinese (Simplifi ed and Traditional), Dutch, English, French,

German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied)

• EH-63 AC adapter (supplied)

Approximately 190 shots (EN-EL8; based on CIPA standard * ) Battery life

Dimensions 89.9 × 57.5 × 19.7 mm/3.5 × 2.3 × 0.8 in. (W × H × D)

Approximate weight 118 g (4 oz) without battery or memory card

Operating environment

Temperature

Humidity

0 – +40 °C (+32 – 104 °F)

Less than 85% (no condensation)

* Industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, fl ash fi red with every other shot, image mode set to NORMAL.

Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-EL8 battery operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION

I/O terminals DC in, USB, audio-video out, camera connector

Interface USB

Operating temperature 0 – +40 °C (+32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions

Weight

96 × 42 × 49 mm / 3.8 × 1.7 × 1.9 in. (W × H × D)

Approximately 50 g (1.8 oz)

Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

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Specifi cations

EH-63 AC Adapter

Rated input

Rated capacity

Rated output

AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A

18–22 VA

DC 4.8 V / 1.5 A

Operating temperature 0 – +40 °C (+32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions

Length of cord

Weight

41 × 23.5 × 79 mm / 1.6 × 0.9 × 3.1 in. (W × H × D)

Approximately 1700 mm (66.9 in.)

Approximately 110 g (3.9 oz), excluding power cable

EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Type

Rated capacity

Rechargeable lithium-ion bat tery

3.7 V / 730 mAh

Operating temperature 0 – +40 °C (+32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions

Weight

35 × 47 × 5 mm / 1.4 × 1.9 × 0.2 in. (W × H × D, excluding projections)

Approximately 17 g (0.6 oz), excluding terminal cover

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Index

Symbols

(auto) mode, 2, 14

(delete) button, 3, 17, 34,

40, 41, 44

(internal memory) indicator,

4, 14, 16

(memory card) indicator, 4,

14, 16

(menu) button, 3, 22, 35,

36, 58, 65, 72

(movie) mode, 36–40

(playback) button, 3, 17,

41, 65

(transfer) button, 46, 48

(transfer) icon, 69, 80

(wait) icon, 16, 86

(D-Lighting) guide, 5, 43

(D-Lighting) icon, 5, 43

A

AC adapter, 6, 9, 82, 97

Accessories, 82

AE-L, 32, 39, 62

AF

, see Focus indicator

AF assist, 80, 90

AF-assist illuminator, 2, 16, 80,

83, 95

Assist modes, 23–27

Auto off, 79

Auto transfer, 80

A/V cable, 45

Computer, 46 copying pictures to, 47–49

Compression, 59

Continuous, 61

COOL-STATION, 6, 8–9, 45,

47, 52

Copy (playback menu), 71

Copy (scene mode), 30

Cropping pictures, 42

Cyanotype, 64

D

Date, 4, 12–13, 74–75

Date counter, 77

Date imprint, 4, 77, 94

DCF, see Design rule for Camera File system

Delete, 68

Deleting pictures, 17, 34, 40,

41, 44, 68 all pictures, 68 in full-frame playback, 17 selected pictures, 68

Design rule for Camera File system, 95

Digital Print Order Format, 51

Direct Print, see PictBridge

D-lighting, 43

DPOF, see Digital Print Order

Format

Dusk/Dawn, 29

B

Back light, 31

Backlit subjects, 31, 43

Batteries, iii, 7–9, 14, 82, 85

EN-EL8, 7–9, 82, 97 charging, 8–9

Beach/Snow, 29

Best Shot Selector, 63

Black-and-white, 64

Blur, 19, 78, 86, 90

Blur warning, 4, 16, 19, 78

BSS, see Best Shot Selector

C

Clock, see Date

Close-up, 30

Close-ups, 21

Color options, 4, 64

E

E-mail, 59, 70

EH-63, see AC adapter

EN-EL8, see Batteries

Error messages, 86–88

Exif 2.2, 95

Exif Print, see Exif 2.2

Exp. +/-, 61

Exposure BSS, 63

Exposure compensation, 61

F

Face-priority AF, 24

File numbering, 4, 34, 81,

93–94

Fill fl ash, 18

Fireworks show, 30

Firmware, 81

Firmware version, 81

98

Flash, 4, 14, 15, 16, 18 mode, 14, 18

Flash lamp, 16

Focus, 16, 92

Focus indicator, 16

Focus lock, 92

Format card, 79

Format memory, 79

Framing assist, 23–27

Framing guides, 23

Framing pictures, 15, 23

I

Image mode, 59, 93

Image size, see Image mode

Indicator lamp, 9, 16

Interface, 47, 80

Interval timer photography, 62

J

JPEG, 95

JPG, 93–94

L

Landscape, 25

Language, 12, 80

Language, choosing, 12, 96

Lens, 2, 84

Lens cover, 2, 88

M

Macro mode, 21

Memory cards, 10–11, 82 approved, 82 capacity of, 93 formatting, 79 insertion and removal of,

10–11

Menus, 81

MH-62 battery charger, 82

Mode selector, 2

Monitor, 3, 4, 14, 84, 95 brightness, 76 indicators in, 4–5

Monitor settings, 76

MOV, see Movies

Movies, 36–40 recording, 38–39 viewing, 40

MOVIE menu, 36

Multi connector, 2, 6, 8

Multi selector, 3

Museum, 30

MV-11/MV-11B, see COOL-

STATION

N

Night landscape, 29

Night Portrait, 27

NTSC, see Video mode

Number of exposures remaining, 14, 93

O

On/off, see Power switch

P

PAL, see Video mode

Panorama assist, 31, 32

Party/Indoor, 28

PictBridge, 51, 52–57

PictureProject, 46, 48, 69

PLAYBACK MENU, 65–71

Playback, 17, 41–57 full-frame, 17, 41 movies, 40 on TV, 45 thumbnail, 41 voice memo, 44 voice recording, 33–35

Portrait, 24

Power-on lamp, 2, 12

Power switch, 2, 12

Printing pictures, 50–57. See

also Date imprint, Digital

Print Order Format

PictBridge, 52–57

Print set, 50–51

Print size, 54, 55

Protect, 68

Protected pictures, 68

Q

Quick format, 79

QuickTime, 48, 93

R

Red-eye reduction, see Flash

Reset all, 80–81

S

(scene) mode, 22–32

Scene selection, 22

Secure Digital (SD), see Memory cards

Self-timer, 20

Self-timer lamp, 2, 20

Sensitivity, 4, 19, 64

Sepia, 64

Setup menu, 72–81

SHOOTING menu, 58–64

Shutter-release button, 16

Size, see Image mode

Slide show, 67

Small picture, 70

Smear, 84

Sound, 33–35, 36, 44

Sound settings, 78

Speedlight, see Flash

Sports, 26

Standard color, 64

Standby mode, see Auto off

Strap, camera, 2

Sunset, 29

Support information, 1

T

Telephoto, see Zoom

Television, 45, 59, 80 connecting to, 45

Thumbnail playback, 41

Time zone, 12–13, 74, 75

Timer, see Self-timer

Time-lapse movies, 36, 38–39

Transfer, 46–49 marking pictures for, 69, 80

Transfer marking, 69

Tripod, 2, 19, 20

T button, see Zoom buttons

U

Underwater, 31

USB, 47, 80 cable (UC-E10), 46, 47, 52 connector, 6

V

VCR, 45

Video mode, 45, 80

Vivid color, 64

Voice memo, 44

Voice recording, 31, 33–35 copying, 35

Volume, 78 playback, 34, 40, 44, 78

W

WAV, 93

Welcome screen, 73

White balance, 4, 60 preset, 60

Wide angle, see Zoom

W button, see Zoom buttons

Z

Zoom, 15, 21, 91, 95 digital, 15, 38, 61 indicator, 15 optical, 15, 38 playback, 41, 42

Zoom buttons, 15

99

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.

Printed in Japan

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