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Nikon Coolpix 3500 Digital Camera

1. 00 47 2 Focus indicator 0 28 3 Recording indicator 29 4 Date not set icon 22 5 Camera shake icon 44 1 Displayed only when shutter release button is pressed halfway 2 Appears when clock calendar has not been set 6 6 Battery level indicator 24 7 Self timer indicator 45 8 Number of exposures remaining sasvehad cone A ET 24 9 Exposure compensation 53 10 Flash mode eee 43 11 Image quality 0 0 00 51 EE Mage SIZE soey i eis 52 13 Sensitivity gain indicator 44 14 Best shot selector BSS 57 Continuous shooting mode 56 15 Image sharpening 58 16 White balance 54 17 Shooting mode 25 36 3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds 4 Appears only when battery is running low The monitor is also used to play pictures back When a picture is played back full screen information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo 11 2902 10 08 TOONIKON 1 p 10 420 02e 2 1 oan folder ss cos nad eosdettncde 69 a 3 2 File number and type 69 3 Battery level indicator 4 Transfer icon 33 34 69 5 Print order icon ossaa 78 PIOLECHIGON ci ss 2iacc we vaalaies 80 7 Current frame number total number of frames 32 68 8 Image quality E mage SIZE ninica 10 Time of recording 0 4 22 11 Date of
2. Aperture Electronically controlled preset aperture Range Two steps f 2 7 and 4 5 W Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent Built in Speedlight LEER GI LAA 0 4 3 0 m 14 910 W 0 4 1 7 m 174 577 T Flash control Sensor flash system Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Your camera names pictures according to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera 96 Power sources e One rechargeable Nikon EN EL2 lithium ion battery supplied e EH 60 EH 60S AC adapter kit available separately EH 60S available only in USA Battery life EN EL2 Approximately 80 minutes with fully charged battery measured at room temperature 20 C 68 F under standard Nikon test conditions zoom adjusted with each shot flash used in approximately one third of pho tographs image size set to 2048 image quality set to NORMAL 114x 59 5 x 31 5 mm 4 5 2 3 x 1 2 Weight Approximately 175 g 6 2 oz without battery or mem ory card Operating Environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation 97 s zoN Jer1uyral FF a Symbols Q 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 x pul 52 shooting mode 6 EI playback mode 6 E button 4 33 34 68 70 Q button 4 33 69 71 4 butt
3. 30 p 6 Put the Camera Away Turn the camera off Turn the camera off to save battery power Return the lens section to the closed position To protect the lens return the lens section to its housing in the camera body Review and Deletion Quick Review Using the quick review function on your Nikon digital camera you can view the results of earlier attempts while setting up the next shot and use what you see to change camera settings or to choose a better angle Once you have the shot you want you can delete your failures instantly to make room for more shots on the memory card To use quick review the camera must be in 6 mode Press the quick but ton once to display the most recent picture at the top left corner of the moni tor twice to display pictures full screen Pressing the button a third time returns you to 6 mode Quick Review Pictures are displayed in the top left corner of the monitor allowing you to view the results of previous attempts while setting up your next shot Full Screen Review Pictures are displayed full screen or in menus of four or nine thumb nail images You can zoom in on and delete individual pictures 31 uoljajaq pue MaiAay eLo Quick Review E The following operations can be performed in quick review g ez oO oO Sr o 5 p z 5 a Press the multi selector up to view picture
4. Tutorial i Getting Started First Steps PER O e This chapter is divided into the following four sec tions First Steps This section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time Taking Pictures Read this section for a step by step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 3500 Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures while set ting up your next shot Getting Creative Explore the creative possibilities of scene mode T 15 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time you will need to complete the steps shown below 3 3A Attach the Camera Strap ae 16 i A7 Insert the Battery and Memory Card MM 16 18 S259 Choose a Language 4 19 20 v E 7 Sa Set the Time and Date W 21 22 mo v Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged attach the strap as shown and wear it around your neck while using or carrying the camera Adjust to length shown if wearing around neck Step 2 Insert the Battery and Memory Card Your camera is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN EL2 lithium ion battery which can be charged using the MH 60 battery charger provided with the camera To store pictures your camera uses CompactFlash memory cards 21 Charge the battery The EN EL2 lithium ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment We rec
5. Insufficient memory to record pictures at current settings Error occurs when you try to transfer images to computer Not enough space on memory card to record information needed for transfer e Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera or error occurred while saving photo e Camera has run out of file numbers Camera can not create small pic ture No pictures on mem ory card size e Delete photographs e Insert new memory card Disconnect camera delete unwanted photographs and try again e Reformat memory card e Insert new memory card or delete pictures e Small pictures can not be created from small pic tures or movies e Camera in review mode half press shutter button to return to 6 mode e Camera in E mode se lect mode s zoyN Puya N s zoN Puya N Display COMMUNICATIONS ERROR FILE CONTAINS NO IMAGE DATA NO IMAGES ARE MARKED FOR TRANSFER TRANSFER ERROR SYSTEM ERROR 94 USB cable discon nected or memory card removed while pictures are being transferred to com puter Protocol selected in USB menu does not match that used by computer operating system causing error when W GCENE but ton is pressed to transfer pictures File created by com puter or different make of camera No pictures marked for transfer when NZ SEND button pressed to copy pic tures to computer Error occurred when pictures were tran
6. Scene The SET UP menu which can be accessed from the SHOOTING menu contains options for camera setup A Maximum b Five levels 4 Minimum No Format Year Month Day hour vaUe order of dis play for year month and day 30s 30 m PTP Mass Storage No Reset The Playback Menu ei e 2 Protect Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is A Auto Transf i i a AER set to displays the PLAY BACK menu which con X Brightness tains options for managing the pictures on the memory E Delete 8 Delete all or selected pictures segi Selected Images All Images WEWDOFF SELECT SET 76 77 Print Set Select pictures for printing on a DPOF Print set compatible device b Am Delete print set WW OFF SELECT SET 78 79 Protect Select pictures for pro Protect selected pictures from acci tection Protected pic dental deletion ire are marked by a I 30 O n icon amp TDelete print set Auto Transfer Mark all pictures for transfer to a com puter or remove transfer marking All OFF pam from all pictures PM 81 CF Card Format SR tee This option is used to format memory E d be deleted Mel cards for use in your camera Format WW OFF SELECT gt SET KS 62 Brightness 4 Maximum Adjust monitor brightness Feledi UDOFF SSELECT SET sh 62 y Minimum 13 apiny nu w uomnponu X Th e Scene Menu AG and MG Modes Your
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8. pictures can not be recovered Be sure that any pictures you would like to keep have been transferred to your computer Protected Pictures Pictures marked with a Om icon are protected and can not be selected for deletion 77 ad Y E 3 Q cad A gt oO a w 9 a a 4 gt oO as Y lt o 9 A a oO 3 c Ordering Prints Print Set Selecting Print Set from the playback menu dis plays the menu shown at right Using the Print set option you can specify the pictures to be printed the number of prints and the informa tion to be included on each print This informa tion is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format DPOF Once a print order has been created the memory card can be removed from the camera and inserted in any DPOF compatible from the card nua y2eqAe g ayJ yPeg S INPId BulAe g aly Selecting Pictures for Printing To create a print order or to modify the existing print order highlight Print set in the print set menu and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed To select pictures for printing gt SELECT SET _QUICKEIDONE _ _ SET Print set gt Aim Delete print set MN OFF SELECT SET device be it your personal photo printer or a photofinisher s print system and pictures printed directly Option Description Printset Create or modify print order Delete print set Cancel th
9. tion This section also contains an index of menu options Overview Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 w Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 3500 digital camera This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX 5 3500 Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it handy when using the product MdIIAJBAQ UOIINPOIU lV Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact your local au thorized Nikon dealer 2 To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and o conventions are used Fn a 5 i This icon marks cautions infor This icon marks tips additional mation that you should read be 5 m information you may find help fore use to prevent damage to s 2 ful when using your camera fo your camera 7 5 This icon marks notes informa
10. 2 rs SSS l Alc aA eealD 6unje5 ewo ny Portrait Zz a a Ea A a 6 ii D i 2 r SELECT Q ISSET 4 SELECT EABSET Press SCENE button to display menu Make selection chosen scene takes of scene choices effect when option is highlighted highlighted scene shown by icon and caption in monitor Press SCENE button to return to shooting mode selected scene shown by icon in monitor 2048 NORMAL 5 C 15 36 In scene mode you can adjust flash A 43 and self timer RE 45 settings restrictions may apply depending on the scene selected Pressing the MENU button will display the SHOOTING menu f 49 To return to AB or MA mode select OFF in the SCENE menu The following pages describe when to use each scene mode Portrait Use for portraits Main subject stands out clearly while back ground details are softened lending the composition a sense of depth aatjealD Hupa D enon e Flash mode set to 4 auto with red eye reduction other modes can be selected A 43 e Degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount of light available A Party Indoor E Use for shots that include details of the background be hind the main subject or to capture the effects of candle light and other indoor background lighting La ug gt e Flash mode set to 4 auto with red eye reduction other modes can
11. 74 The Playback Menu Managing Pictures The playback menu contains options for deleting pictures and protecting im ages from deletion You can also create a digital print order for printing E photographs on any device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF and select images for transfer to a computer To view the playback menu DELETE Mi Dee gt Print Set em Protect s Auto Transfer CF Card Format X Brightness SELECT SET Select D Press MENU button to display playback menu nual y2eqGAejq B4YJ yIeg S ANPId Huel The playback menu contains the following options T ME gt Option yy Print Set om Protect IE s Auto Transfer B CF Card Format 78 79 Brightness EN OFF SELECT SET gt 1 Memory Card Format Brightness The CF Card Format and Brightness options can also be accessed from the SET UP menu for mode These options are described in Camera Setup R59 75 Deleting Pictures Delete E The Delete menu contains the following options eee Option Description o T Selected Images gt Alllmages Delete selected photo Selected Images 5 graphs and movies All Images Delete all pictures Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies To delete selected photographs and movies 1 ENUM AA as 1610 M55 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES fe gt SELECT SET __QUICKCEIDONE ma AA aau T Selected Images gt EEC
12. Mode c cccsecessseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeaee 67 Basic Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail Playback ccseceeeeeeeeeees 68 The Playback Menu Managing Pictures cccscceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeee 75 Deleting Pictures Delete corrino aee a E RE ii 76 Ordering Prints Print SOQ tizisiciacccesanccyheneccieasy cea e EAE E E ER 78 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect 80 Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer 0cccccccccccceteeecesesteceeteenseeeees 81 Technical Notes Camera Care Options and Resources 2 cceeceeeeeees 83 Caring for the Camera and Battery cccccecccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeeseeneeeneeees 84 Optional ACCESSONIES esen aa rae aaa AE a EAEE EA EEN EENE 87 WED RESOU CES ereenn ri E E E E EER 88 MOUDIESNOOTN O ara erari ae aa E aa aeaa iaieiiea 88 SOCCIICATOMS eae a Eee aee a a Aa a iai erien alae 95 eea EE T A E 98 vii viii Yntroduction Before You Begin e This chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts Menu Guide Refer to this section for instructions on using the menus that control some aspects of camera opera
13. Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve scene modes for com mon compositions When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected scene sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one by one Description D apind nu w uompnpo zu A N A Portrait N Party Indoor ex Night Portrait 48 Beach Snow Landscape Sunset F ight Landscape Museum Fireworks Show a Close Up F Copy Back Light Use for portraits Use to capture background details or the effects of candlelight and other indoor lighting Use when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery Use for bright subjects such as snowfields beach es and sunlight expanses of water Use to enhance outlines colors and contrast in skyscapes forests and other landscape shots Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Use when taking landscape shots a night Use where a flash is prohibited Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework Use to capture vivid colors in close up shots of flowers insects and other small objects Use to copy text and line drawings from a white board or from a book or other printed matter Use when light is coming from behind your sub ject throwing their features into shadow 37 57 38 38 38 29 39 29 29 40 40 40 y N
14. Option Description ALON Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer All OFF Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card Transferring More than 999 Pictures No more than 999 pictures can be transferred at one time using the A GCENE button RY 82 To copy more pictures use Nikon View See the Nikon View Reference Manual on CD for details Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera can not be transferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX 3500 Use the COOLPIX 3500 to reselect the images 81 ad Y Ss 3 Q oe A gt oO o w 9 A 1 4 gt oO as Y lt o 9 A ka oO 3 c nua y2eqAe g ayJ yPeg S INPId BulAe g E Selecting Pictures for Transfer Pictures selected for transfer to a computer are marked with a AW icon You can turn transfer marking for selected pictures on or off by pressing the AWA SCENE button while the pictures are displayed in playback mode RGM 69 70 or in full screen or thumbnail review BM 33 34 ZA GCENE Full screen review Thumbnail review button single image playback thumbnail playback Pictures are automatically marked for transfer as they are taken If the se lected picture is already marked with a AW icon pressing the ANA SCENE but ton will turn transfer marking off If the
15. SET IMAGE QUALITY sdais S114 eMo n an Slide mode selector to 6 Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode EW OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab Highlight SET UP menu page tab 4 6 DATE Brightness CF Card Format Auto Off Language USB BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format EN OFF SELECT SET NY OFF SELECT SET Position cursor in SET UP menu Highlight Date 21 sdays S414 eMO NL Ry SELECT _ gt SET 2002 f 01 v 00 00 VENUKO AE S Edit selected item Repeat steps 4 8 4 9 until all items have been set 2002 1 10 00 DSET MW OFF SELECT Choose order in which year month and day will be displayed 48 DATE Y M OD A AO 1 en v 00 00 OFF SELECT gt SET Highlight Year Month Day hour or minute selected item blinks on and off in green 4 10 2002 1 10 00 EW OFF SSELECT _ gt SET Highlight Y M D DATE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB OFF SELECT SET Save changes to settings and return SET UP menu Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of 0000 00 00 00 00 If the time and date have not been set a flashing Date not set icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in 6 mode 22 Taking Pictures The Basics This section details the basic steps involved in taking pi
16. be selected Bf 43 Camera Shake x Camera Shake At slow shutter speeds a icon appears in the monitor Pictures taken at these speeds may be blurred by inadvertent camera movement camera shake While use of a tripod is recommended when this icon is displayed other methods that may be successful in preventing blurring at a given setting are indicated by the number of stars in the Camera Shake rating Support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against your torso xx Place the camera on a flat level surface such as a wall or table 37 a Ss a m x O anneal unaD jenozn fF Night Portrait l Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the ee We ae Main subject and the background when shooting portraits E v 5 i against a backdrop of night scenery e Flash mode fixed at 4 auto with red eye reduction Bef 43 Camera Shake 48 Beach Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow ie beaches or sunlight expanses of water one A e Flash mode set to AUTO other modes can be selected P84 43 Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines colors and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests e Flash turns off D automatically e Focus is fixed at infinity allowing the camera to focus on distant scenes through foreground objects such as a window or a screen of branches The focus indicator AF
17. cards Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable Insert memory cards as shown in the illustration at right Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card a lil Approved Memory Cards In addition to the card provided with your camera the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX 3500 EC CF series All capacities SDCFB series 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 96 MB 128 MB lexar 4x USB series 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 80 MB Media 8X USB series 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 80 MB 10x USB series 128 MB 160 MB Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 87 __ Web Resources At the time of writing the following on line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment For Product Information and Tips e For users in the USA http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe Attp www nikon euro com e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com Sd 0N L21uy2 L For Contact Information Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at http www nikon image com eng Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected check the list of common prob lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representat
18. does not indi cate a malfunction Images recorded with the product will not be affected e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light eThe monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon service representative 85 Storage When the camera is not in use turn the camera off and return the lens sec S8 0N L21uy2 L tion to its housing in the camera body To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area If you will not be using the product for long periods remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be re placed at regular intervals Do not store your camera with naphtha or cam phor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or damp e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day are subject to humidities of over 60 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 put ting the camera away a
19. error messages and other warnings that appear a in the monitor and how to deal with them A r F Display Problem Solution D z Clock calendar not Set clock calendar to cur 21 z Flashes set rent date and time 22 wn WARNING Battenvexhalcted Turn camera off and re 16 BATTERY y place battery 18 EXHAUSTED Use focus lock to focus on AF a A another subject at same flashes red distance then recompose photograph Use flash or steady camera Slow shutter speed EY Hla in n Photos may be blurred pacing Onee unae a holding in both hands with elbows against torso Please turn the lens to Lens is blocked by Rotate lens until message 2 the shooting position camera body is no longer displayed x Attempt made to at WARNING turn camera off or A ae Please wait for camera view pictures during play y to finish recording recording recording is complete a CARD IS NOT Press multi selector up to A FORMATTED Memory card has not highlight FORMAT and been formatted for press to right to format FORMAT use in COOLPIX 3500 card or turn camera off NO gt and replace card Display int THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED A N WARNING This CF card cannot be read Al OUT OF MEMORY 8 IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES Solution e Use approved card e Check that connectors are clean If card is dam aged contact retailer or Nikon representative e Reduce image quality or
20. file name ends in a three letter extension that identifies the type of picture JPG for photographs and MOV for movies Picture files are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three digit folder number followed by NIKON e g 1OONIKON The folder name and file number can be viewed in full screen review and full frame playback when they are displayed in the top right corner of the monitor BW 7 69 yeqhe d 2Iseg yeg seunyaid Huela A Thumbnail Review E Pressing the m W button in full screen review 3 displays a menu of four thumbnail images The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed Highlight pictures Change number of pictures displayed yoeqAe g 2Iseg yoeg S MNPId Hule Delete highlighted picture Select high lighted picture for transfer to a computer Create small SMALL copy of high PIC lighted picture quick 70 Description Press the multi selector up down left or right to highlight thumbnails With four thumbnails displayed press the but ton once to view nine thumbnail images Press Q to zoom in from nine thumbnails to a four thumbnail view or when four thumbnails are dis played to view highlighted picture full size A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to select DELETE e Select N
21. formatted at shipment Other memory cards however must be formatted before first use For information on formatting memory cards see Camera Setup CF Card Format Bi 62 17 sdais z TE J sdays 3Su14 eUoyNy S 25 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover A B and slide the latch in the direction of the icon until the red dot is hidden indicat ing that the cover is latched C To prevent the battery or memory card being dislodged during operation be sure that the cover is securely latched Removing the Battery The battery can be removed without affecting pic tures on the memory card Before removing the battery turn the camera off Remove the battery by hand holding it between your finger and thumb as shown at right Do not use your fingernails The Clock Battery The camera s internal clock calendar is powered by a separate rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is in stalled If the camera has been stored for an extended period with the main battery removed the clock may need to be reset The clock power source can provide several days of back up power after charging for about ten hours Removing the Memory Card Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off When removing memory cards turn the camera off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover 1 Press the eje
22. illuminate shadows Flash mode fred at 4 fill flash BBY 43 OFF ee this item to return to the shooting mode AB or oa mag MO in effect when scene mode was selected The mode i ast in effect will be displayed in the monitor when this fe SEER option is highlighted SELECT Faucet 40 Taking Pictures The Details e In Tutorial Taking Pictures you learned the basic order of operations for taking pictures in A mode This chapter details the options available for taking pictures in all shooting modes It is divided into the following sections Beyond Point and Shoot Read this section for advice on the most frequently used camera controls including shooting mode and scene selection flash mode the self timer and zoom as well as for information on the operations that can be performed while pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting Fine Tuning Camera Settings This section details the options available in the SHOOTING menu Beyond Point and Shoot 6 42 48 Fine Tuning Camera Settings 41 00yS pue julog puokag sainjzoig HuryeL oJ Beyond Point and Shoot Camera Controls Ala Ma or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode In 6 mode you have a choice of four basic shooting modes for information on choosing a shooting mode see Tutorial Taking Pic tures PH 23 Auto produces good results in a w
23. is not displayed Noise Reduction Noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored pixels tends to ap pear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds This effect is particularly notice able in dark areas of the picture At settings of Night Portrait and Night Landscape pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise before being saved to the memory card As result more time is required to save pictures to the memory card 38 2a Sunset p WW Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Flash turns off automatically pn Camera Shake Night Landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes e Focus is fixed at infinity the focus indicator AF is not displayed e Flash turns off automatically Camera Shake M Museum Flash turns off automatically Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited for example in museums and i art galleries or in other settings in which you do not want ee Ik use the flash e The Best Shot Selector BSS I4 57 turns on automatically reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement e Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings Be sure to obtain permission first Camera Shake x Fireworks Show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework The camera responds more rapid ly to the shutter release button ensuring t
24. malfunction the product should be Should you notice smoke or an un repaired only by a qualified technician usual smell coming from the equip Should the product break open as the ment or from the AC adapter avail result of a fall or other accident re able separately unplug the AC move the battery or AC adapter and adapter or remove the battery imme then take the product to a Nikon au diately taking care to avoid burns thorized service center for inspection Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery A Observe proper precautions when take the equipment to a Nikon autho handling batteries GN rized service center for inspection Batteries may leak or explode if im 2 properly handled Observe the follow Do notuse in the presence of flam ing precautions when handling bat mable gas teries for use in this product Do not use electronic equipment in e Be sure the product is off before re the presence of flammable gas as this placing the battery If you are using could result in explosion or fire an AC adapter be sure it is un A Observe caution when using the plugged camera strap e Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN EL2 Caution should be exercised to pre ithium ion battery supplied vent strangulation when wearing the e When inserting the battery do not at camera strap around your neck Never empt to insert it upside down or place the strap around the neck of an backwards Do no
25. nu N APeqAejd ayJ yIeg S NPId Hur ejd WEN OFF SELECT SET Highlight Selected Images 4 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 9 N UBL Nex Lae POA a eS LA Be go wel SET _ QUICKEIDONE SET _ QUICKEIDONE Highlight picture Press multi selector up or down to se lect picture for deletion Selected pic tures are marked by J icon Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pic tures for deletion To deselect picture highlight and press multi selector up or down To exit without deleting pic tures press MENU button ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 76 EN penne Press QUICK gt to display a confirmation dia log Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to put choice into effect e Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures e Select Yes to delete all selected pictures Deleting All Photographs and Movies To delete all pictures on the memory card 1 2 e ALL IMAGES aq Erasing All Images z Selected Images a U _All Images gt om Exclude No D ves EW OFF SELECT SET Highlight All Images Confirmation dialog displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to put choice into effect e Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures e Select Yes to delete all pictures on memory card protected pictures will not be deleted NY OFF SELECT SET Before Deletion Once deleted
26. of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trade marks of Microsoft Corporation Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Zip is a registered trademark of lomega Corporation in the U S and other countries All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders V Table of Contents Product DOCUMENTATION isien asenna edia ap adnie i For Your Safety ii NOCE Sen inea eee ee ere reece a een eer rceertre eremere iv Introduction Before You Begin sceccsseeeesseeseeseeseenseeseesseeseeneeseeeseneneeeents Overview About This Manual sissisota eenias 2 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 The Parts of the Camera and Their FUMCUIONS Dra TTT A 4 Where to Find It Parts of the COOLPIX 3500 cccccceseeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeteeeee 4 How to Use It Camera Controls and Displays 0 cccceeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeee 6 Menu Guide Index to Menu Options ee esesseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeneeaeeeeeeaeeees 9 Tutorial Getting Started 00 ccs ees eevee veeveeseseeseeseeseeeeseeseesensevevannanee 15 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera eeceecceseeseeeeeeen
27. picture is not marked with a AWA icon pressing the AWA GCENE button will turn transfer marking on If the camera is connected to a computer as described below pressing the AW GCENE button will transfer pictures marked with a AW icon to the computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer Once you have installed the Nikon View software provided with your camera you can connect the camera via the UC E3 cable provided and copy transfer selected pictures to your computer at the touch of a button Use UC E3 cable to connect camera directly to computer as shown Do not connect 7 camera via USB hub or key STA board 4m Ch Pictures can be transferred to the computer by pressing the AWA GCENE button on the camera body or by clicking the _ 44 button in Nikon View For infor mation on installing Nikon View and transferring pictures using the NA GCENE button see the Quick Start Guide More information on using Nikon View may be found in the Nikon View Reference Manual on CD 82 Technical Notes Camera Care Options and Resources e This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing your camera a list of optional accessories available for the COOLPIX 3500 information on where to get help on line troubleshooting advice and cam era specifications 83 a S8 0N JeDIUYyD __ Caring for the Camera and Battery To ensure continued enjoym
28. u3 OOSE XIcINOOD Nikon En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the COOLPIX3S500 DIGITAL CAMERA CE Shoot View and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1 Ready the camera Getting ready First Steps First Steps we 16 STEP 2 Take pictures Snapshots auto mode Tutorial Taking Pictures Creative photography N Getting Creative scene mode Custom shots and movies Taking Pictures The Details STEP 3 Play them back while shooting lt Review and Deletion after shooting _ Basic Playback and delete unwanted pictures crinmedatey KeeporDelete AH A contile shooting Review and Deleon AR 31 during playback Basic Playback AR 68 Delete multiple pictures Deleting Pictures A 76 STEP 4 Install camera software Install software Quick Start Guide provided _ Getto know Nikon view 9 Mier View ference Mar STEP 5 Copy pictures to your computer Tersier pictures L Quick Start Guide orovded Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera taking your first pictures in stalling software and transferring pictur
29. you want to appear yourself When taking low light or close up shots with the flash off the self timer can be used to prevent pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed To use the self timer Position the camera Mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat stable surface Turn the self timer on The self timer setting is controlled with the multi selector 24 Press multi selector up to display self timer menu 23 E 22 e Ala 2048 NORMAL AUTO amy 2048 NORMAL AUTO 15 Press multi selector up or down to highlight ON Aa Press multi selector right to exit menu if no operation is performed for about two seconds menu will close and origi nal setting will be restored When timer CS is on self timer icon is displayed in moni POS NAILS AUTOS il 45 a 00US pue j UIog puoAag sainz21g Bury A US pue Uulog puoAag sain Iq Suer o tad 3 Compose the picture cel camera settings and frame the picture Remember that the camera will focus on the closest object compose your picture with no other ob jects between your subject and the camera Start the timer Press the shutter release button all the way down to lock focus and acti vate the timer 4 Count down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until Rael picture is taken Full press 2048 NORMAL AUTO L_15 The self timer lamp on t
30. 10 000 dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment arlene e e 1 ke uneyel Approximately 97 vertical and 97 horizontal A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras p 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 battery and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately disconnect and reconnect the 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 loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded to the memory card will not be affected 95 s zoN puya Fe Storage Media Type CompactFlash CF cards File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems DCF Exif 2 2 and Digital Print Order Format DPOF File formats Compressed JPEG baseline compliant Movies QuickTime Exposure Metering 256 segment matrix metering Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensa tion 2 0 2 0 EV in steps of EV Range WE S 6N T 3 5 18 6 EV Shutter Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter Speed DMS
31. Delete highlighted i Soe without deleting picture ERASE IMAGES yes orno 2 picture NEES e Select Yes to de Yes lete picture SSELECT Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a 4 amp 7 icon Turn this marking on or off to SCENE select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date fj 82 Select highlighted picture for transfer to a computer Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode release press the quick button or press the shutter QUICK release button halfway Return to 6 mode 34 Playback Mode 8 67 This section describes quick review which allows you to view pictures without leaving 6 mode To learn about additional playback options available in z playback mode see Playing Pictures Back RB 67 35 Getting Creative Scene Selection Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of scene modes for common compositions such as portraits landscapes and close ups which require special combinations of settings that apply to any scene of the same type When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected composition sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one by one Scene selection is only available in Ala and M6 modes for information on choosing a shooting mode see Tutorial Taking Pictures Res 23 To choose a scene 1
32. Eyelet for camera strap 16 SIOUGOVEN sosirea 17 E Built in Speedlight 43 i Cover release for use when connecting optional AC adapter Gj LEMS eese 23 26 95 Kit aeciaiee 16 87 8 Self timer lamp 0 0 eeeeeee 45 EM USB connector J Zoom buttons E3 Q under COVEN oc csneneesainl ioscan ts 82 a 27 47 70 71 Q auck SMALL PIC button 31 72 P Cover latch i is 17 12 MENU button 49 60 75 4 E Introduction Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 C Multi selector D GCENE AWZ button oo A Mode selector cicci E MONMITOF sacaicstsetevsceientecatitadidents O w N co oS m i Yo st oo mM 2 a ao 2 o Zo o E a YS BD ae go 2 CGD oOo L O C 2 B o W FSP Tt Z 00SE XId100D 24 mouy 0 6un e5 uo npolju El A The Mode Selector The mode selector selects the operating mode and turns the camera on and off Choose 6 to take still pictures and movies RM 42 By playback mode to play them back Bi 68 Slide the mode How to Use It Camera Controls and Displays selector to OFF when you have finished using the camera B The Monitor Playback mode The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting In 6 mode the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of camera settings 1 2345 11 73 Coeur 2048 Nor A ak EPO ut 12 11 10 9 8 1 Zoom indicator
33. PEG See image quality L Landscape 38 Language 19 20 64 M M amp s See shooting mode manual Mass storage See USB Memory card 87 approved cards 87 capacity of 51 formatting 62 insertion and removal of 16 18 MENU button 4 49 60 75 Menus 9 14 Mode selector 5 6 Monitor 5 6 7 brightness 62 indicators 6 7 framing photographs in 27 MOV See movies Movies 42 playing back 74 recording 42 Multi selector 5 8 Museum 39 N Night Landscape 39 Night Portrait 38 Nikon View i 82 Noise 38 44 Noise reduction 38 NORMAL 51 Number of exposures remain ing 6 24 o On off See mode selector Optional accessories 87 P Party Indoor 37 Photo information 7 33 69 Picture Transfer Protocol See USB Playback 68 See also quick re view full frame 68 movie 74 thumbnail 70 zoom 71 PLAY BACK menu 75 Portrait 37 Print Set 78 79 Protect 80 PTP See USB Q Quality See image quality QUICK button 4 31 Quick review 32 full screen 32 thumbnail 34 QuickTime See movies QVGA See movies R Red eye reduction See flash mode Reset All 66 S Scene 36 mode 37 40 selection 36 SCENE button 5 Self portrait See monitor self timer Self timer 45 Sensitivity 6 44 SET UP menu 59 Sharpening SHARPENING Shooting mode 6 42 Alea auto 42 M manual 42 movie 42 Shutter release button 28 29 Shutter release delay S
34. This icon indicates that more in 2 tion that you should read before formation is available elsewhere using your camera in this manual Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product sup port and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe http www nikon euro com e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http www nikon image com eng 3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read F through the rest of the manual l 2 Where to Find It Parts of the COOLPIX 3500 The parts of the camera are identified below For more information on the function of each part refer to the page numbers listed oIipn 00SE XId1009 24 mouy 0 Bunyan u 4 Shutter release button 28 29 Ry Battery chamber memory card P
35. a subject that is moving un predictably With the Multi Shot 16 option you can record movement in a single picture consist ing of sixteen consecutive frames E Single y Continuous Multi Shot 16 MENU XO sl nile 4 0 0 xs I Option Description single Camera takes one picture each time the shutter re g lease button is pressed all the way down While the shutter release button is held down pic tures are recorded at a rate of about three frames ev ery two seconds The camera will continue to take pictures even when the memory buffer A 29 is full although the rate at which pictures are recorded will drop Cay Continuous Each time the shutter release button is pressed the camera takes sixteen consecutive thumbnail imag es 512 x 384 pixels in size and combines them into a collage measuring 2 048 x 1 536 pixels This option is not available at image sizes f 4 52 other than 2048 or when digital zoom BM 47 is in effect y Multi Shot 16 tinuous setting is indicated by an icon in the moni tor Sy At settings other than Single the current con 2048 NORMAL G a Flash Focus Exposure and White Balance At settings of Continuous and Multi Shot 16 the flash turns off and focus distance exposure and auto white balance are determined by the first pic ture in each series 56 Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Th
36. alter exposure from the value sug gested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker At values other than 0 exposure compensation is shown in the monitor 0 7 EW OFF SSELECT Aa D gt SET 53 LD Oy sbuas esawe gt HBulunl aulj sainjdig Huel a ET 3 sbulyjas esawe gt Hulunl aulj sainydIq 6 Keeping Colors True White Balance fe White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting At settings other than Auto the current white balance setting is shown in the monitor Choosing a White Balance Setting In M6 mode white balance can be chosen from the following options in A6 and scene modes white balance is adjusted automatically Option Description A Auto WHITE BALANCE A Auto amp White Bal Preset 2 Fine se Incandescent amp Fluorescent ght ECT _ gt SET White balance automatically adjusted to suit light ing conditions Best choice in most circumstances D White Bal Preset White object used as reference to set white bal ance under unusual lighting conditions White balance adjusted for direct sunlight i Fluorescent For use with most types of fluorescent lighting 4 Incandescent For use with incandescent lighting Cloudy Use for pictures taken under cloudy skies White balance adjusted to match light produced amp Speedlight by flash 54 Preset White Balance Preset white balanc
37. ansporting the camera Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to pre vent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths A Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot dur ing use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera CD ROMs The CD ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual im pairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 from the subject Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to bro ken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth iii e 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 e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and soft ware described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notice for customers in the U S A e Nikon will not be hel
38. been recharged or EXHAUSTED replaced Number of Exposures Remaining B If the number of exposures remaining is zero a message will be dis played in the monitor In this case delete pictures WM 33 34 use a new memory card or choose a lower quality or image size A8 50 Step 2 Choose lm Mode 24 22 A 48 NORMAL AUTO C I5 2048 NORMAL AUTO C 15 Press multi selector down to display Select A selected shooting mode menu option is highlighted in green 23 Press multi selector to right to exit menu if no operation is performed for about two seconds menu will close and original set ting will be restored Current shooting mode is shown by icon at top left corner ALT ees Of monitor When you press the multi selector down to display the shooting mode menu the current shooting mode will be highlighted If Al mode is already se lected press the multi selector to the right to exit the menu 25 seinyid Buyer enoni Oy sainydig Huer jenozn Step 3 Adjust Camera Settings Optional The following table shows the default settings for A 3 mode For more infor mation refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column Flash NG Flash fires automatically when lighting is 43 mode poor Self timer Off Self timer off 45 46 Pictures compressed for balance between imece NORMAL quality and file size that is ideal for snap 51 quality shots a 2048 Pictures a
39. 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 One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers Use a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other to remove dust or lint To remove fingerprints 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 s zoN euy FS m Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Body Use a blower to remove dust and lint 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 cloth lightly dampened with fresh water then dry thoroughly Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals 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 monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Notes on the Monitor e 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 monitors and
40. ct button to partially eject the card 2 and then remove the card by hand 18 Step 3 Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German English French Japanese and Spanish a os e 3 a IMAGE QUALITY I AENT a Sc ve rT Ny 7 a Slide mode selector to 6 Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode EN OFF SELECT SET ENV OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab Highlight SET UP menu page tab 3 6 BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off B ess CF Card Format C Language gt USB OFF SELECT SET ENV OFF SELECT SET Position cursor in SET UP menu Highlight Language 19 x R sdays 3su14 eUoyNy 33 A oo PAE UIEN Poa meclurelUr el Display options Choose a language from De Deutsch German En English Fr Fran ais French H Japanese Es Espanol Spanish MENU KO sms I Pos VENUKO JA 2S O os LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off EdLanguage gt USB MENUKOJ JAE S O a Return to SET UP menu If you have yet to set the time and date proceed to Step 4 6 on the following page to set the time and date 20 Step 4 Set the Time and Date Information on the time and date of recording is included with all pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera To set the camera s internal clock to the correct time and date 4 42 Mees am NY OFF SELECT
41. ctures in Alia mode In this automatic point and shoot mode the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions producing the best possible results in most situations SIAE Ready the Camera Mey 23 24 JIPA Choose Alms Mode eS 25 I Adjust Settings Optional R26 JIZ Frame the Picture Mei 26 27 Sys 2 Focus and Shoot hey 28 29 JILT Put the Camera Away Vy 30 s INPId Bupjey jeuoyny Step 1 Ready the Camera 1 1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Rotate the lens as shown 1 2 Slide the mode selector to 6 When you slide the mode selector from OFF Le to 6 the flash ready lamp under the moni M tor will light and the monitor will display a aeae welcome message 4 The Lens Section When adjusting the angle of the lens rotate the lens section slowly do not use excessive force Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers hair or clothing between the lens section and the camera body sainyaid Buyer enon fo 3 Check indicators in the monitor 24 Before shooting check the battery level A and number of exposures remaining B Q 2048 NORMAL s AUTO C 15 Battery Level A The battery level is displayed as follows NOICON Battery fully charged Camera functions normally Recharge or replace battery a Low battery without delay WARNING No pictures can be taken until BATTERY Battery exhausted battery has
42. d Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to select Delete DELETE e Select No to exit without current T5 deleting picture picture eSelect Yes to delete picture 68 To Press Description Zoom O Press the Q button for an enlarged view of the photo in Q current photo A 71 Select current picture for transfer to a computer Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a AWA icon Turn this marking on or off to select the pic tures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date SY 82 Create small copy of current picture Amoi If the current picture is marked with a Mil icon to y Quick show that it is a movie pressing the quick button SMALL If the current picture is a photograph pressing the PIC QUICK button will create a small copy 320 x 240 qUIcKE1 for electronic distribution BBY 72 bedk starts and pauses movie playback Rg 74 its Press multi selector to left to hide or display photo a te info superimposed on picture in monitor BQ 7 Display Press the MENU button to display or hide the play playback MENU Back sae nent ack menu fj 75 Image File and Folder Names Pictures taken with the COOLPIX 3500 are identified by file names that begin with DSCN or in the case of images created with the small picture function RH 72 SSCN followed by a four digit file number assigned automatically by the camera e g DSCNO001 Each
43. d liable for any dam ages resulting from the use of this prod uct e 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 Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harm ful 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 interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or a
44. d picture and return to shooting mode or press GD to delete photo as described above Picture will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for ten seconds Fine Tuning Camera Settings The 6 Mode Menu In mode changes to some settings are made with the help of a SHOOT ING menu that appears when the MENU button is pressed To make selections from the SHOOTING menu 1 IMAGE QUALITY BE EE DN Meeri MIS 28 UL Slide mode selector to 6 Press MENU button to display menu for current mode IMAGE QUALITY AQ DOFF SSELECT_ _PSET Highlight menu item IMAGE QUALITY gt NORMAL ia A BASIC EN OFF SELECT _ gt SET Highlight option Make selection to return to previous menu press multi selector to left To exit the menu and return to shooting mode press the MENU button 49 sbulyjas esawe gt Hulunl aulj sainjdig Huel The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend on the shooting mode Pe selected No menu is available in movie mode Option IMAGE QUALITY ES ND OFF SELECT Shooting menu A6 scene IMAGE QUALITY WHITE BALANCE 54 55 EXP 53 TEE NT OO OBRA O O O M mode CONTINUOUS OFF SELECT SET sbulyjas esawe gt Hulunl aulj sainjzdig HuyeL BEST SHOT SELECTOR IMAGE SHARPENING Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Together image quality and size determine how MA much s
45. ds for added storage you will how a7 WARNING B All images will ever need to format the cards before first use to p be ceea ensure that they work properly in your camera if nS Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card MENU AE x5 S Selecting CF Card Format from the setup or playback menus displays the confirmation dialog shown above To format the memory card CF CARD FORMAT la WARNING All images will be deleted No Format MENUKO JAME 2S O S A Highlight Format to exit without formatting card highlight No and press multi selector to right During Formatting 2 FORMATTING Press multi selector to right to start formatting Formatting begins immediately While formatting is in progress the message shown above will be displayed Do not remove the memory card remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter available separately while formatting is in progress 62 Setting the Time and Date Date This option is used to set the camera to the cur DATE rent date and time For more information see Tutorial First Steps R 21 CMI A 2 0 0 2 ee een v 00 00 OFF SELECT gt SET Conserving Battery Power Auto Off When operated on battery power the camera will AUTO OFF enter sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds or three minutes when menus are displayed The time limit for sleep mod
46. e Best Shot Selector BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures for example when e the camera is zoomed in e the flash can not be used although lighting is BSS On poor gt OFF SELECT gt SET BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Description Camera takes photos as long as the shutter release button is held down to a maximum of ten These images are then com pared and the sharpest photo the image with the highest level of detail saved to the memory card The flash turns off and focus distance exposure and auto white balance are determined by the first photograph in the series off BSS off camera functions normally When BSS is on a BSS icon appears in the monitor 6 2048 NORMAL L_15 Restrictions on BSS BSS is not available at CONTINUOUS settings other than Single Selecting Continuous or Multi Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS 57 sbunjes es we Bulunl aulj sainjzdig bupjeL sbulyjas esawe gt Hulunl aulj sainjzdig HuyeL J Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening The camera automatically emphasizes the borders IMAGE SHARPENING between light and dark areas of each picture mak ing the image seem sharper The effects are too subtle to be seen in the camera monitor but are visible when th
47. e can Auto Off be chosen from thirty seconds 30 s one minute K ti 1 m five minutes 5 m and thirty minutes 30 m using Auto Off 30m MENU AE a ots Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain includ ing protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card Before formatting be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep Sleep Mode Auto Off In sleep mode the camera itself is effectively off consuming almost no power The camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button or slid ing the mode selector to a new position When powered by an AC adapter kit available separately R 87 the camera will remain on for thirty minutes if no operations are performed regardless of the setting in the Auto Off menu 63 dnjas esawe gt 5 e a Choosing a Language Language This option is used to choose the language in which LANGUAGE camera menus and messages are displayed For more information see Tutorial First Steps E 19 2Language dnjas esowe OFF SELECT Choosing a USB Protocol USB Before pictures can be copied to a computer via direct USB connection BM 82 you will need to select a USB transfer protocol that matches that used by your computer s operating system The default setting is Mass Storage MENU A 8 0 ks Operating system USB protocol Window
48. e current print order ja A A 7 Q 5 RI ae SET QUICKEIDONE FEA fat EEA Oy Q ce xt N PA 4 4 XA gt SELECT SET QUICKEDONE Highlight pictures Press multi selector up to select picture Selected pictures are 78 marked by 4 icon 3 Date The Date option functions in much the same way as the date imprint option in many film cameras For the date printed on your pictures to be cor rect the clock calendar 21 22 must be set correctly when the picture is taken The date will not appear on your pictures if the print system used does not support the DPOF date function oa ee ae AA 26 SSET _QUCKIDONE OFF SELECT _ gt SET Use multi selector to specify number of El prints Press up to increase maximum 9 down to decrease To deselect picture press multi selector down when number of prints is 1 Repeat steps 1 3 to select additional pictures To exit without alter ing print order press MENU button Press QUICK to complete operation and display menu of print options To high light option press multi selector up or down e To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected photographs highlight Info and press multi selector to right Check will appear in box next to item e To print date of recording on all selected photographs highlight Date and press multi selector to right Check will ap pear in box next to item e To deselect a checked
49. e flash is charging the flash ready light under the monitor will flicker Remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again 43 00US pue UIog puofag sainjoig BuryeL OOYUS pue JUIog puokag sainjdIq GulyjeL oJ The flash mode can be selected with the 4 button Press button to display Press multi selector up or down until flash mode menu desired mode is highlighted 2 Es Press multi selector to right to exit menu flash mode menu will also close if no op eration is performed for about two sec onds Current flash mode is shown by icon at bottom of monitor 20S NOR 5 C 15 The ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons When lighting is poor and the flash is off the camera will automatically raise its sensitivity to light for faster exposures minimizing blur caused by camera shake When sensitivity is raised above the default value an ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that noise may appear in the final pic ture If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow a camera shake icon will appear in the monitor Use of a tripod or support is recom mended 44 Delaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self Timer Mode When the self timer is on pictures will not be taken until ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed all the way down giving you time to position yourself in front of the camera when taking pictures in which
50. e is used to adjust white bal p ance when shooting under 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 amp White Bal Preset is selected from the white balance 7 WHITE BALANCE PRESET sure OFF SELECT gt SET menu the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at right will be displayed in the monitor Option Cancel Description Recalls the most recent setting for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value To measure a new value for white balance place a white object such as a piece of paper under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown above Highlight Mea sure and press the multi selector to the right 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 55 a sbunjes es we Buluny eulj sainjzdig Buel sbunjes es we Buluny aulj sainjzdig HuyeL Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous The options in the continuous menu are used CONTINUOUS to take pictures in a continuous sequence This can be useful when for example you are trying to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait sub ject or photograph
51. e picture is viewed on a computer monitor or printed M6 mode gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed in A6 and scene modes the camera adjusts sharpening according to the subject ENUM A a 0 a ts Option Description A Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results adjustment per formed differs from image to image lt gt High Image processed to increase sharpness making edges more g distinct Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all lt gt Normal images Low Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level Off No sharpening performed When taking pictures that will later be retouched choose settings of Normal or Low At settings other than Auto an image sharpening wid icon appears in the monitor ZS ois SS 2048 NORMAL AUTO T 58 Camera Setup The SET UP Menu e This chapter details the options available in the SET UP menu where you can adjust basic camera set tings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and restoring settings to their default values 59 The SET UP menu contains options for basic camera setup The SET UP menu is accessed from the SHOOTING menu for A6 M6 or scene mode no A menu is available in movie mode To make a selection from the SET UP menu dnjas esowe Slide mode selector to 6 r IMAGE QUALITY gt SELECT SET Press MENU button to display menu for c
52. ed 90 Problem Possible cause Picture can not be e Picture has been overwritten or renamed by a played back computer or other make of camera Pressing QUICK button when picture is displayed full screen does not create small picture Can not zoom in on picture during play back or review Nikon View does not start when camera connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot e Picture is displayed in full screen review Small pictures can only be created in playback mode e Picture is a movie Small pictures can only be created from photos e Picture is already a small picture e There is not enough free space on the memo ry card for a small picture e Picture is a movie e Picture was created using small picture option e Camera is off e AC adapter kit available separately is not properly connected or battery is dead e USB cable not correctly connected or card not properly inserted in card reader card adapter or card slot e USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera connected to computer running Win dows 2000 Professional Windows Millenni um Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE or Mac OS 9 e Camera is not registered in Device Manager Windows only See Nikon View Reference Manual on CD for further information on troubleshooting Nikon View ii gt 72 12 13 73 91 Se10N Jer1UYyr 1 N a __ Error Messages The following table lists the
53. ee self imer Size See image size SMALL PIC button 4 72 Small picture 72 Smear 27 Specifications 95 97 Speedlight See flash Strap See camera strap Sunset 39 T See zoom indicator See zoom buttons Telephoto See zoom Thumbnail display 34 70 Time and date See Date Timer See self timer Transfer 8 82 marking images for 33 34 69 70 81 82 Troubleshooting 88 94 95 U USB 64 See IMAGE 99 x pu fg W W See zoom indicator QW See zoom buttons Web resources 88 White balance 54 preset 55 Wide angle See zoom rA Zoom buttons 4 27 47 70 71 digital 47 indicator 6 27 47 optical 47 x pul L 100 Nikon NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome 2G10000101 11 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 6MAA381 1
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55. ent of your Nikon product observe the following precautions when using or storing the device vV vV 84 Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery card and connector covers These parts are especially susceptible to damage 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 to the product 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 location 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 fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields 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
56. es to your computer Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography this manual provides complete op erating instructions for your camera Nikon View Reference Manual The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera For information on viewing the Reference Manual see the Quick Start Guide C ar Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Taking Pictures oa Review and Deletion GE Getting Creative SCENE Beyond Pointand Shoot fS Fine Tuning Camera settings ol Camera Setup Gai Basic Playback The Playback Menu call Technical Notes g ea a a ae em a ae 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 equip ment 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 A using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury WARNINGS A Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts A Turn off immediately in the event could result in injury In the event of of malfunction a
57. for 2s Zoom indicator turns yellow position in digital zoom range The camera can be zoomed in and out in the digital zoom range by pressing the and buttons To restore ordinary optical zoom press W until the zoom indicator turns white In digital zoom data from the camera s image sensor are processed digitally enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame Unlike optical zoom digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the pic ture Instead details visible at maximum optical zoom are enlarged produc ing aslightly grainy image While digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame even if objects in other areas of the frame are closer to the camera 47 00YS pue jUulog puoAag sainyIg Huy After each shot the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor until being recorded to the memory card The following op erations can be performed while the picture is dis a Keep or Delete Picture Review played 48 Delete picture Pause display Vv SCENE A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right e Select No to save picture and return to shooting mode e Select Yes to delete picture Display will be paused for ten seconds and pause icon 2 will change to During this time you can press 2 SCENE to recor
58. for printing and enlarg RAL ing BASIC to reduce file size BASIC lt gt 51 IMAGE SIZE Choose small sizes for e mail 1024 or the web large sizes for 1280 640 4 Fluorescent Cloudy amp Speedlight White Bal Preset 2 Fine y Incandescent Choose from settings between 2 0 and 2 0 EV dark or 58 Continuous h y Multi Shot 16 56 S i Low High OR lt gt Normal 11 apiny nu w uomnpoui X 5j fo ou A cn e i s oO q E a oO ud OFF SELECT _ gt SET WARNING S All images will be deleted No D Format OFF SELECT _ gt SET v 00 00 EW OFF SELECT _ gt SET Brightness Adjust monitor brightness The Setup Menu to CF Card Format Format memory cards for use in your camera Date Set the time and date Auto Off Specify how long the monitor will re main on before turning off automat fe 62 222 SSELECT T DSET amp ically to save power PW OFF SELECT _ gt SET RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values No DI Reset WEWOFF SELECT SET Language Choose the language in which cam era messages and menus are dis 19520 played USB Choose a transfer protocol for use when your camera is connected to a computer Reset All values M ey te 6 mode only Reset camera settings to their default te 62 63 64 66 AG MO
59. gain Store the battery in a cool dry place Batteries e When you turn the device on check the battery level displayed in the moni tor to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced A warning will be displayed when the battery needs to be replaced e Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on important occasions Depending on your location you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice e On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the bat tery is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them off with a clean dry cloth before use 86 Optional Accessories At the time of writing the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 3500 Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details XY Flee CEIC EGSA Additional EN EL2 Li ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative LASET Veg EH 60 EH 60S AC adapter kit Sa ON Je21Uy2 L JE A Eae KEEA CS E2500 soft case CompactFlash memory EC AD1 PC card adapter card adapters AUCTI Eei Hier HL E2500 LCD HL E2500 LCD hood 0 EH 60S available only in oe o lv Memory Cards Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory
60. hat you can cap ture the start of the burst e Focus is fixed at infinity the focus indicator AF is not displayed e Flash turns off automatically e Follow the firework as it ascends and press the shutter release button all the way down at the start of the burst e Self timer can not be used B84 45 Camera Shake 39 anneal Gunjep jevoiny AA a 6 a fal 4 Close Up 2a Camera is set to focus on objects as close as 4 cm 1 67 from the lens making it possible to capture vivid colors in close up shots of flowers insects and other small objects T with the background artistically blurred A e Flash mode set to AUTO other modes can be selected Pj 43 an Camera automatically selects middle zoom position for a minimum focus m distance of 4 cm 1 6 measured from lens Minimum focus distance will g increase if camera is zoomed in or out e Camera focuses on subject at center of frame L Copy A Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board z business card or in other printed matter Flash mode set to amp off other modes can be selected 4 43 e Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture MO Back Light Use when light is coming from behind your subject throw ing their features into shadow or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit The flash will EUG automatically to fill in
61. he front of the camera will start to blink when the shutter release but ton is pressed and continue to blink until one second before the photo is taken The self timer lamp will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button Restrictions on the Self Timer The self timer is not available in movie mode RM 42 or when Fireworks Show A 39 is selected in scene mode Digital Zoom The Multi shot 16 option in the Continuous menu A 56 is not available when digital zoom is in effect 46 A Framing Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Your Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom optical zoom in which the camera s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 x and digital zoom in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 x Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons L 7j WA A Indicator in monitor displays ifi ji amount of zoom while either S 44 N button is pressed San A oN Zoom out Zoom in Optical zoom is not available in movie mode although digital zoom can be used to magnify the subject up to about 3 x 00US pue jUIog puofag sainjzoig burjeL Digital Zoom At the maximum optical zoom position holding the lt gt button down for two seconds triggers digital zoom P O gt Maximum optical zoom Hold
62. hutter Release Choosing a Self Timer Mode 0 cceeeeeeeees 45 Framing Pictures Optical and Digital ZOOM cccccceeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Keep or Delete Picture Review ccccecceceeeeeceeneeeeseeseseeeaeeenseeeeeeseeesteeeeees 48 Fine Tuning Camera Settings The O Mode Menu ccccccccssesseseseeeeteesees 49 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size ccccceecceeeteeteeee 50 Adjusting Exposure Exp 2 53 Keeping Colors True White Balance cccccccceccceeseeeeeeeeseteeeeeeseessseeeseessseeesees 54 Taking Pictures in a Sequence CONTINUOUS cccccceeceeeeeeteseseeeeseesseeeseeensees 56 Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector 57 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening 58 Camera Setup The SET UP Menu cc cesecceseceeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeae 59 Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness cccccccceeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeseseeneeees 62 Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format 62 Setting the Time and Date Date ccccecccceeceeteeeteceeseceseeeeeeensseesseessteesseenses 63 Conserving Battery Power Auto Off 0 cccccccecseceeeceeeeeecceeeseseeseeeeseesseenseeeees 63 Choosing a Language Language 64 Choosing a WSB Protocol OSBi c vccsaccececsestiecedescteissiaiceedindseatecdceaetbeisstebcteeandd 64 Restoring Default Settings Reset All P E RA 66 Playing Pictures Back Playback
63. ide range of situations Use for snapshots or when you want control over image quality 4 51 image size P84 52 and exposure compensation B84 53 while leaving the camera in charge of other settings Choose this mode for complete control over all camera settings Mid including white balance 8 54 sharpening 84 58 and BSS 4 Manual 57 You can also choose to take pictures in continuous sequence while the shutter release button is held down A8 56 This mode is used to record silent movies 320 x 240 pixels in size QVGA at a rate of about fifteen frames per second Recording begins when the shutter release button Is pressed all the way down and ends when the shutter release button is fully pressed a second time eIn place of the number of exposures remaining the exposure count display in monitor shows the length of the movie that can be recorded e Movie ends automatically after 35 seconds or when no more space is available on the memory card e Movies are stored as QuickTime movie files ending in MOV e The flash turns off automatically e Menus and scene selection are disabled in movie mode e f the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the mon itor during recording the display in the monitor will be inverted and the movie will be recorded upside down Pressing the SCENE button in A6 or Mita mode displays a menu of twelve scenes where you can choose an option sui
64. ion ratio approx Fine image quality suitable for enlarge ments or high quality prints Option Description NORMAL Normal image quality suited to most ap plications Basic image quality suitable for pictures BASIC 1 that will be distributed by e mail or used in web pages sbunjes es we Buluny aulj sainjzdig Buel Image Size Ce Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the IMAGE SIZE image measured in pixels Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand OFF SELECT _ gt SET Option Size pixels Description 2048 2 048 x 1 536 Suited to print sizes of up to A4 roughly Om acy Suited to print sizes ranging from large photo 1600 Pee album through to A5 roughly 8 x 6 1280 1 280 x 960 Suited to postcard size prints Suited to printing at smaller sizes for exam 1 024 x 768 ple as an illustration in a letter or report or to display on monitors 17 or larger Can be displayed full screen on 13 monitors oo oaan Suited to distribution by e mail or the web Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 200 dpi sbulyjas esawe gt Hulunl aulj sainjzdig HuyeL Print Size The size of pictures when printed depends on the resolution of the printer the higher the resolution the smaller the final print size 52 Adjusting Exposure Exp The Exp exposure compensation menu al lows you to
65. item highlight and press multi selector to right e To complete print order and return to playback highlight Done and press multi selector to right To exit without alter ing print order press MENU button nua y2eqAejg ayJ yIeg S NPId HulAe g Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays nua y2eqAejg 41 Peg S MNPId Hure Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect the menu shown at right where you can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion N pa RAG ia ANG ia gt SELECT SET QUICKEIDONE gt SELECT SET QUICKEIDONE Highlight picture Press multi selector up or down to se lect picture Selected pictures are marked by O n icon Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press multi selector up or down Press QUICK to complete operation To exit Protect menu without changing pro tected status of pictures press MENU but ton Protected Pictures Protected files can not be deleted in review single image playback or from the Delete sub menu Note however that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted 80 Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer To turn transfer marking RB 82 on or off for all AUTO TRANSFER pictures simultaneously select Auto Transfer from E the playback menu The following options willbe displayed All OFF OFF SELECT gt SET
66. ive Refer to the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for information on solving the problems listed here Possible cause B e Camera is off 6 e Battery is not correctly inserted 17 e Battery is exhausted 24 veaa en e AC adapter kit available separately is not 87 properly connected e Camera is in sleep mode Press shutter release 63 button halfway e USB cable is connected Camera turns off Battery is low immediately e Battery is cold No indicators appear eIndicators are hidden Press multi selector to 7 in monitor left until indicators are displayed 88 Monitor is hard to read No photo is taken when shutter release button is fully pressed Photos are too dark underexposed Possible cause e Ambient lighting is too bright move to a dark er location or use HL E2500 LCD hood avail able separately e Monitor is dirty e Monitor brightness requires adjustment e Camera is in playback mode e Battery is exhausted e Message Please turn the lens to the shoot ing position appears in monitor lens is blocked by camera body Rotate lens section until message is no longer displayed e Message OUT OF MEMORY appears in mon itor insufficient memory to record pictures at current settings e Focus indicator flashes red camera unable to focus e Flash ready lamp flickers flash is charging e Message CARD IS NOT FORMATTED ap pears in monitor memory card is not for
67. l copies from images taken with another make of camera Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Copies created with the small picture function may not display correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera You may also not be able to transfer copies from other models of Nikon digital camera to a computer 73 Movie Playback B Movies are indicated by a MM icon In full frame 2002 10 08 TOONTKO playback movies can be viewed using the quick 1230 O08 button Movies can not be played back when N thumbnails are displayed Ge QUICKEI START C 9 9 Start playback quick Pause resume playback yoeqhe g 2Iseg y eg S NPId BuiAe g QUICK Rewind movie one frame Advance movie one frame Inverted Playback Description When movie ends final frame is displayed for one second followed by a still image of the first frame Pressing the quick button while playback is in progress pauses display To resume play back press the quick button again When movie is paused pressing the multi se lector up rewinds the movie one frame When movie is paused pressing the multi se lector down advances the movie one frame If the last frame of the movie is displayed pressing the multi selector down ends movie playback and displays the first frame of the movie Movies recorded with the lens pointing in the same direction as the monitor will be played back upside down
68. lti selector playback mode with original picture down Copy will have same time and displayed date of creation as original 72 Once created copies are independent of the original deleting a copy has no effect on the original deleting the original no effect on the copy Copies are Ei stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form SSCNnnnn JPG where nnnn is a four digit number assigned automati cally by the camera Copies will have the same transfer marking as the origi nals print and protect attributes however must be set separately When displayed in full frame playback and full screen review copies will oc cupy roughly one quarter of the monitor and are surrounded by a gray frame In thumbnail playback and review copies are indicated by a gray border Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom 71 pressing the Q button when a copy is displayed has no effect yoeqAe g 2Iseg y gt eg S MNPId Hule Restrictions on Small Picture The small picture function described in this section can not be used in quick review Copies can not be created from movies Additional copies of an image can not be created from a small picture file pressing the SMALL PIC quick button when a copy is displayed will have no effect Pressing the SMALL PIC button will also have no effect if there is not enough space for the copy on the memory card The COOLPIX 3500 may not be able to create smal
69. mat ted for use in COOLPIX 3500 e Message NO CARD PRESENT appears in monitor no memory card in camera e Flash is off e Flash window is blocked e Subject is outside range of flash e Exposure compensation is too low s zoyN Puya N Pioren E oo bront Exposure compensation is too high 53 overexposed Photos are out of e Focus indicator flashes red camera unable to focus focus 89 S9JON eUYIaL Fx Photos are blurred Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Flash does not fire Colors are unnatural e White balance does not match light source 2 No menu is displayed Possible cause e Camera shook during shot Blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by Using the flash Using the Best Shot Selector BSS Using the self timer Using a tripod e Shutter speed too slow Use the flash e Noise reduction which helps reduce noise at slow shutter speeds is available in the follow ing scenes Night Portrait and Night Land scape Using these scenes when appropriate can reduce noise eFlash is off Note that flash turns off auto matically when Landscape Sunset Night Landscape Museum or Fireworks Show is selected in scene mode Camera is in movie mode Continuous or Multi Shot 16 is selected in the CONTINUOUS menu M6 mode only BSS is on M6 mode only e Battery level is low when MENU button Camera is in movie mode is press
70. n experienced ra dio television technician for help iv Nikon E3500 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly ap proved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B res pecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro duced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e 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
71. nd then disconnect the camera Windows Millennium Edition Me After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard Click Cancel to exit the wizard and then disconnect the camera Windows 98 Second Edition SE The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed Click Cancel to exit the wizard and then disconnect the camera Mac OS 9 9 0 9 1 9 2 A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the Nikon Digital Camera E3500_PTP USB device Click Cancel to close the dialog and then disconnect the camera 65 al a dnjas esowe gt FE Restoring Default Settings Reset All Mas Mode Only SY Reset All is used to reset settings to their default RESET ALL values This option is only available in the SET UP 3 Reset all settings menu for M mode but resets settings for all a Eeee 2 No D Reset dnjas esawe gt A 3 3 Q ia n ENUM si sams S O xs Description fr NO Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Reset Restore settings to default values Choosing Reset restores the settings listed below to their default values Setting Default Setting Default White balance Image sharpening Best Shot Selector Choosing Reset also clears the current file number R 69 from memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available on the memory ca
72. o a com puter running Nikon View pressing this button transfers selected pictures to a computer not available under Mac OS X version 10 1 2 with Mac OS X ver sion 10 1 3 or later the USB option in the camera setup menu B84 64 must be set to PTP See the Quick Start Guide for details 8 Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Changes to some camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor The options available depend on the operat ing mode and in 6 mode on the shooting mode selected A8 42 Mode Menu Description In A auto and scene modes the SHOOT ING menu is used to set image quality and size and to adjust exposure for very bright very dark or high contrast subjects SCENE a SHOOTING M6 manual mode gives you full control over camera settings In addition to the settings avail MA p nd nu w uompnpo u able in auto and scene modes the manual mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced shooting options Ala The SET UP menu which is accessed from the Pa SHOOTING menu contains options for basic MG SET UP camera setup e g setting the time and date SCENE choosing a language The PLAY BACK menu contains options for gt managing the pictures stored on the memory PLAY card by for example deleting selected images BACK or selecting pictures for printing or for transfer to your computer No menu is available in movie mode RY 42 90 apind n
73. o to exit with out deleting picture eSelect Yes to delete picture Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a 47 icon Turn this marking on or off to select the pictures that will be transferred to a comput er at a later date RW 82 If the current picture is a photograph pressing the quick button will create a small copy for elec tronic distribution RY 72 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use the Q button to zoom in on photos dis played in single image playback playback zoom can not be used with movies or copies created with the small picture function D lt 1 4 amp r SCROLL Description Zoom increases each time button is pressed to a maximum of 6 0 x While image is zoomed in Q icon and zoom ratio are dis played in upper left corner of monitor Zoom photo in View other Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of the areas of image image not visible in the monitor Cancel zoom D Press W to cancel zoom Playback Tips In single image playback pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in memory without waiting for each image to be dis played at full resolution To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures press and hold the multi selector The picture displayed will not change but the frame number displayed at the bottom
74. ommend that you charge the battery be fore use Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the battery charger Alternative Power Sources To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the cam era is connected to a computer we recommend the EH 60 EH 60S AC adapter kit available separately PY 87 16 2 Turn the camera off Before inserting or removing the battery or memory card be sure the mode selector is deve MD in the OFF position 23 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Slide the cover latch in the direction of the icon A1 until the red dot is visible A2 indicating that the cover is unlatched Slide the cover out B and flip it open C BB BATT 24 Insert the battery and memory card Insert a fully charged EN EL2 battery with the and contacts oriented as shown in thal label on the underside of the battery chamber memory card slot cover A Insert the memory card as shown in the label at the entrance to the memory card slot B sliding it in until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up the card is fully in serted when the top of the card is level with the top of the eject button Y Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is
75. on 5 43 T button 5 33 34 68 70 YA button 5 33 34 69 70 82 WM See shooting mode mov ies See self timer 6 24 A6 See shooting mode auto Accessories See optional ac cessories AF See focus indicator Autofocus 28 Auto Off 63 Auto Transfer 81 98 Back Light 40 BASIC 51 Battery 16 18 24 life 86 97 storing 86 Beach Snow 38 BEST SHOT SELECTOR 57 Brightness 62 BSS See BEST SHOT SELECTOR Cc Camera strap 16 CF card See memory card CF Card Format 62 Clock calendar 18 21 22 Close Up 40 CompactFlash card See memory card Compression See image qual ity Computer See Nikon View transfer CONTINUOUS 56 Copy 40 Copying images See transfer D Date 21 22 imprinting 79 DCF See Design rule for Cam era File systems Delete 76 77 Deleting images from playback menu 76 77 in full frame playback 68 in quick review 33 in thumbnail review 34 70 Design rule for Camera File sys tems 69 96 Digital Print Order Format 78 DISP See monitor indicators photo information DPOF See digital Print Order Format E Error messages 92 94 EXP 53 Exposure compensation 6 53 F FINE 51 Fireworks Show 39 Flash 43 Flash mode 43 Flash ready lamp 28 43 Focus See autofocus Focus indicator 6 28 Formatting See memory card l Image quality 6 51 Image size 6 52 IMAGE SHARPENING 58 ISO See sensitivity J J
76. pace each picture occupies on the memory card which in turn determines the total number of pictures that can be stored The current image size and quality are shown in the monitor 2048 NORMAL AUTO C5 50 To get an idea of how different settings for image quality and size affect the number of pictures that can be stored view the table below which shows the Fey approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16 and 32 megabyte memory cards at different combinations of image quality and size 16 MB memory card 32 MB memory card 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 Moy 19 31 47 69 4a 39 62 94 138 287 NTH 37 59 86 121 229 117 172 242 457 Figures are approximate File size of JPEG images depends on scene record ed producing wide variations in number of images that can be stored Image Quality To reduce the amount of memory that each shot occupies pictures are compressed as they are saved to the memory card Compression selectively re duces the quality of the image the more the pic ture is compressed the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be the actual effect depends on the size of the picture when printed or dis played and on the type of subject The image quality menu allows you to choose the amount of compression performed IMAGE QUALITY NORMALFINE AVEJNORMAL gt 4 BASIC a WENDOFF SELECT gt SET Compress
77. rd All other settings are unaffected Resetting File Numbering to 0001 To reset file numbering A 69 to 0001 select Reset All after either deleting all pictures A 77 or formatting the memory card A 62 66 Playing Pictures Back Playback Mode J This section details the operations that can be per formed when the mode selector is set to Bl It is divided into the following two sections Basic Playback This section covers playback operations that can be performed using the buttons on the back of the camera and the multi selector The Playback Menu Read this section for a description of the operations that can be performed in the playback menu Basic Playback 67 Basic Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail Playback When the mode selector is set to BY the camera B enters playback mode with the most recent pic ar TCN IM ture displayed in the monitor Tes ND SSW ss The following operations can be performed in playback mode Press the multi selector up to view pictures record ed before the current photo down to view pictures View cinar recorded after the current photo Keep multi se yeq ejd 21seg PLg S INPId HUIL picture a lector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number i ise H W Press the w button to display up to nine pic tures at a time as small thumbnail previews A 70 pictures j A confirmation dialog will be displaye
78. re 2 048 x 1 536 pixels in size 52 Exp 0 No exposure compensation performed 58 Step 4 Frame the Picture 4 Adjust the lens angle The lens section can be rotated 130 forward from its housing in the camera body and 90 back toward the monitor To frame a quick arms length self portrait rotate the lens to point in the same direction as the monitor in this position the monitor will show a mirror image of what will appear in the oe final photograph Forward ea gt Back toward monitor 0 lt gt Range of rotation MM Shooting position When the lens is obscured by the camera body a warning will be dis played in the monitor and pictures can not be taken To clear the mes sage from the monitor rotate the lens section to shooting position 26 4 2 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands 43 Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background ay Go Indicator in monitor WZ shows amount of IY zoom while either ONO button is pressed Zoom out Zoom i in 2048 NORMAL AUTO E 15 When the camera is zoomed all the way in holding the gt button down for about two seconds extends the zoom range digitally digital zoom 47 The zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect Don t Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pic tures keep your fingers and other ob jects a
79. recording 0 22 Appears only when battery is running low O0SE XId100D 24 mouy 0 uad uopnpou Controlling the Monitor To hide camera settings or photo info press the multi selector to the left Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again Indicators displayed Indicators gt hidden 5 g OOSE XId1009 24 mouy 0 Hunza D uopnpo C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through cam era menus to page through or select pictures during playback A 68 and to control the dis play of indicators in the monitor In 6 mode the DISP multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self timer on and off Self timer on off A 45 ONIN Press up to display self timer menu press up or down to highlight option Press right to exit menu Shooting mode se A lection RH 42 OMe MPS Press down to display shooting mode menu press up or down to highlight op tion Press right to exit menu Indicators on off A 7 Press to left to hide or v display indicators in monitor D The Scene Mode V Transfer Button In 6 mode the 6CENB ANA scene mode transfer a button is used for scene selection 8 36 When Wall EM ___ pictures are played back in the monitor it is used a END to select images for transfer to a computer 8 82 When the camera is connected t
80. rent photo 8 71 While the pho to is zoomed in use the multi selector to view areas not visible in the monitor To cancel zoom press QW Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a AZ icon Turn this marking on or off to select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date Rj 82 Press multi selector to left to hide or display photo info superimposed on picture in mon itor BW 7 Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode Return to mode QUICK gt release press the quick button or press the shutter release button halfway 33 uonajeq pue m m y jenozn Rel uolajaqg pue MalAaYy el0 Thumbnail Review A Pressing the E W button in full screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images The _ following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed n CEU L ON Press the multi selector up down left or right ligjaligint pietumee JO to highlight thumbnails With four thumbnails displayed press the E button once to view nine thumbnail images Change number of wy Press Q to zoom in from nine thumb pictures displayed RO nails to a four thumbnail view or when four thumbnails are displayed to view highlighted picture full size eS A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select eee DELETE eSelect No to exit
81. right corner of the monitor will increase or decrease rapidly Release the multi selector when the desired frame number is reached The first and last pictures in memory are linked Pressing the multi selector up when the first picture in memory is displayed will take you to the last picture Pressing the multi selector down when the last picture is displayed takes you to the first picture 71 ach D amp ad fa a S fp v w D A fl wo D s A aJ D lt o D a x Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture EJ Pressing the SMALL PIC quickt button in full frame or thumbnail playback I creates a small copy of the current picture Copies are 320 x 240 pixels in size and have an image quality of BASIC making them ideal for distribution by e mail or for use in web pages Id Burke To create a small copy of the picture currently displayed in full frame play back or the picture highlighted in thumbnail playback Small Pic 2 Ny Creating small Picture file Small Pic Creating small Picture file No No SELECT SELECT yoeqAejg 2Iseg y gt eg sein gt Press SMALL PIC Quick button to Highlight Yes to exit without creat display confirmation dialog ing copy highlight No and press multi selector to right 2002 10 08 NIK 2002 10 08 JOONIKON Of 12 00 0002 JPG Create small copy and return to To view copy press mu
82. s ferred to computer Error has occurred in camera s internal cir cuitry Solution If error appears in comput er monitor click OK to exit Nikon View Turn camera off reconnect cable or re place memory card then turn camera on Turn camera off and dis connect USB cable then change USB selection in camera setup menu and reconnect camera If error reoccurs use Nikon View _ amp button to transfer pictures Delete file or reformat memory card Disconnect camera and mark at least one picture for transfer before con necting camera again Check that the camera is properly connected and battery fully charged Turn camera off unplug optional AC adapter kit if using or remove and re in sert battery and turn cam era on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon representative Specifications Effective pixels 3 2 million 5 A e high density CCD total pixels 3 34 million gt Image size pixels e 2048 x 1536 2048 e 1024 x 768 1024 2 e 1600 x 1200 1600 e 640 x 480 640 sa e 1280 x 960 1280 Lens 3 x Zoom Nikkor Focal length F 5 6 16 8 mm 35 mm 135 camera format equiv alent 37 111 mm f number 2 7 f 4 8 Construction Seven elements in six groups Autofocus AF Contrast detect through the lens TTL AF Focus range 30 cm 17 4 cm 1 6 in Close Up mode Focus area selection Five area multi AF with auto AF area selection 1 5 1
83. s J View other recorded before the current photo down to pictures view pictures recorded after the current 9 photo View current Enter full screen review see below with the QUICK picture full screen current picture displayed full screen Return to Shutter To return to shooting mode press the shut shooting mode release ter release button halfway All other camera controls function as they do in shooting mode Full Screen Review 2002 10 00 The following operations can be performed in full 12 0 screen review T Press Description Press the multi selector up to view pictures recorded before the current photo down to view pictures recorded after the current pho pictures to Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rap idly to the desired frame number View other 32 Pte press Description View multiple pictures Delete current picture Zoom photo in Q O Select current icture for transfer N P SE to a computer Hide or display photo info Press the m W button to display up to E W nine pictures at a time as small thumbnail pre views see following page A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select nags e Select No to exit ERASE without deleting T ves or picture No D eSelect Yes to de Mes lete picture SELECT Press theQ button for an enlarged view of the cur
84. s XP Home Edition 5 Wingo we e aeree Choose either PTP or Mass Storage Mac OS X version 10 1 2 or later Choose PTP Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OS 9 9 0 9 1 9 2 Choose Mass Storage Mac OS X Pictures can not be transferred using the camera A GCENE button in Mac OS X 10 1 2 Use the 4 button in Nikon View to transfer pictures See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for details The camera AWA GCENE button can be used to transfer images in Mac OS X 10 1 3 or later 64 Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OS 9 9 0 9 1 9 2 Do not select PTP when connecting the COOLPIX 3500 to a computer run ning one of the above operating systems there is no need to change the USB setting when using the camera for the first time as Mass Storage is selected at shipment If you have already changed the USB setting to PTP be sure to select Mass Storage before connecting the camera to your computer If you have connected the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in the USB menu disconnect the cam era as described below Be sure to select Mass Storage in the USB menu before reconnecting the camera Windows 2000 Professional A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wiz ard Click Cancel to close the dialog a
85. t short or disassemble the bat ery Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins infant or child e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place e Immediately after use or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period the battery may become hot Before removing the battery turn the camera off and al low the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur pose to maintain compliance with product regulations A The lens section e Do not insert your fingers in the gap between the rotating lens section and he camera body Your fingers could be pinched between the body and the lens section resulting in injury Par icular care should be observed in the case of small children To prevent your fingers flesh or other objects from being pinched in the gap between the rotating lens section and he camera body return the lens sec ion to its housing in the camera body before tr
86. ted to your subject and com position and let the camera adjust settings for best results For more infor mation see Tutorial Getting Creative R 36 42 Flash Photography The 4 Button In 6 mode the button controls the flash Four flash modes are available restrictions may apply in scene mode RY 36 Mode How it works When to use it 4 AUTO Flash fires when ey 7 SS Best choice in most circumstances Auto lighting is poor Pre flash fires be Use for portraits works best when sub fore main flash jects are well within range of flash and This causes sub looking at pre flash Because a slight weih jects pupils to con delay occurs after the shutter release red eye tract before photo button is fully pressed to allow the pre reduction Ie taken minimizing flash to take effect this setting is not red eye effect recommended with erratically moving caused by flash re subjects or in other situations in which flecting from retina you want the camera to react quickly Use when subject is outside range of Flash Cancel off hibited Use of a tripod is recommend ed to prevent blurring Anytime Flash fill flash Flash fires whenev Use to fill in illuminate shadows and er picture is taken back lit subjects The Flash Ready Light A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while th
87. ter each shot the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the moni tor before being recorded to the memory card If you are not satisfied with the re sults you can delete the picture instantly by pressing the 4 1 button If you need more time to study the picture you can pause the display for up to ten seconds by pressing the GCENE EM button For more information see Keep or Delete 4 48 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and background and the subject is evenly lit It does not perform well if the sub ject is very dark or moving rapidly if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene e g the sun is behind your subjects and their fea tures are in deep shadow or if the subject contains objects at different dis tances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card a icon will be dis played in the monitor Pictures taken while earlier images are being recorded are stored in a tempo rary memory buffer When the buffer is full an hourglass icon will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled Do not turn the camera off remove the memory card or remove or discon nect the power source while a or is displayed 29 seinyid Buyer enoni Oy saunyaid Bupjel jevoyny D Ste ms 2 oO
88. u w uonponu X SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu AG Scene Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to 6 displays the SHOOTING menu In A auto and scene modes this menu contains three basic shoot Sea ssa Ng options IMAGE QUALITY FINE Choose FINE for printing and enlarg ing BASIC to reduce file size J NORMAL BASIC OS IMAGE SIZE Choose small sizes for e mail 20e 1024 1600 or the web large sizes for 1280 640 printing My EJ EXP Adjust exposure for bright dark or high contrast subjects 53 EXI na O Choose from settings between 2 0 and 2 0 EV EO OFF SELECT gt SET 10 SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu four advanced shootin IMAGE QUALITY printing Ky 52 WHITE BALANCE Match to lighting to ensure that colors are reproduced eSis accurately PM 57 EXP Adjust exposure for bright high contrast subjects wily lt gt CONTINUOUS tle ulti cum ort SSELECT D tog raphs S BEST SHOT SELECTOR pa lt gt IMAGE SHARPENING Heighten or reduce the Sher sharpness of outlines in your Gor SSO Deer photographs 58 Take pictures in sequence or eae collages of sixteen consecutive pho Use when photos could be blurred PY On inadvertent camera movement Mc In M6 manual mode the SHOOTING menu contains g options in addition to the three basic options available in auto and scene modes Choose FINE
89. urrent shooting mode DOFF SSELECT Highlight page tab selected page tab highlighted in green BRIGHTNESS d CF Card Format Reset All WEN OFF SELECT SET Display SET UP menu 60 Highlight AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format WEN OFF SELECT Highlight menu item a OFF mA OFF Auto Off Auto Off 2 Im 2 5m 30m 30m NY OFF SELECT gt SET MW OFF SELECT gt SET Display options Highlight option to return to previous menu press multi selector to left AUTO OFF To exit the menu and return to shoot poe ing mode press the MENU button Reset All GN OFF SELECT SET Make selection The SET UP menu contains the following options Option Brightness CF Card Format ll MENDOFF SELECT SET Language Reset All M6 only SET UP Menu Options The Brightness and CF Card Format options can also be accessed from the playback menu in B mode W 75 61 pa S dnjas esawe gt Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness This option controls monitor brightness Press the BRIGHTNESS Q multi selector up or down to increase or decrease af oO ov wn oO e c kej the brightness of the monitor by moving the ar row to the right of the display up or down Cd MENUOJ sais aaO Dts Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format The memory card provided with your camera is CE CARD FORMAT formatted at shipment If you purchase additional memory car
90. way from the lens and flash window Smear When you frame bright subjects vertical comet like streaks that whiten to ward either end may appear in the monitor This phenomenon known as smear does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction Some smearing may appear in movies 27 sainyid Buer enon oy seinyaid uyer enon fo _ Step 5 Focus and Shoot D1 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway to set focus and expo sure The camera will focus on the subject closest to the cam era and lock focus at this dis tance while the shutter release button is pressed halfway With the shutter release button pressed halfway check the fo cus indicator and flash ready lamp Green Focus indicator Flashes red 2 Focus indicator lights when shutter release button is pressed halfway pan Subject in focus Camera unable to focus Change your composition and try again Flash ready lamp Flickers Off When Lighting Is Poor On Flash will fire when picture is taken Flash charging Remove finger briefly from J shutter release button then try again Flash off or not required If lighting is poor the view through the camera lens may appear slightly grainy when viewed in the monitor 28 5 2 Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take a picture Af

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