User manual NIKON 3500

En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En 5.6-16.8mm1:2.7-4.8 Shoot, View, and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1--Ready the camera Getting ready Camera setup STEP 2--Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Creative photography (scene mode) Custom shots and movies STEP 3--Play them back... ...while shooting... ...after shooting... Review and Deletion Basic Playback 31 68 Tutorial: Taking Pictures Getting Creative Taking Pictures: The Details 23 36 41 First Steps First Steps Camera Setup 16 16 59 ...and delete unwanted pictures... ...immediately ...while shooting ...during playback Delete multiple pictures STEP 4--Install camera software Install software Get to know Nikon View Quick Start Guide (provided) Nikon View Reference Manual (provided on CD) -- -- Keep or Delete Review and Deletion Basic Playback Deleting Pictures 48 31 68 76 STEP 5--Copy pictures to your computer Transfer pictures Quick Start Guide (provided) -- 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, installing software, and transferring pictures to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating 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. Overview Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Menu Guide First Steps Taking Pictures Review and Deletion Getting Creative Beyond Point-and-Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Camera Setup Basic Playback The Playback Menu Technical Notes Index i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter or remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Observe caution when using the camera strap Caution should be exercised to prevent strangulation when wearing the camera strap around your neck. Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery (supplied). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery. · 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. ii · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · 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 allow the battery to cool. · 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 purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. The lens section · Do not insert your fingers in the gap between the rotating lens section and the camera body. Your fingers could be pinched between the body and the lens section, resulting in injury. Particular 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 the camera body, return the lens section to its housing in the camera body before transporting the camera. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during 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 impairment. 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 broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found E3500 to comply with the limits for a Class B digiTested To Comply tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC With FCC Standards rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE ful interference in a residential installation. CAUTIONS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Modifications installed and used in accordance with the The FCC requires the user to be notified instructions, may cause harmful interfer- that any changes or modifications made ence to radio communications. However, to this device that are not expressly apthere is no guarantee that interference will proved by Nikon Corporation may void the not occur in a particular installation. If this user's authority to operate the equipment. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 iv Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions copied or reproduced The government has issued cautions on Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copies or reproductions of securities iscoins, securities, government bonds, or sued by private companies (shares, bills, local government bonds, even if such checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter copies or reproductions are stamped passes, or coupon tickets, except when "Sample." a minimum of necessary copies are to The copying or reproduction of paper be provided for business use by a commoney, coins, or securities which are cirpany. Also, do not copy or reproduce culated in a foreign country is prohibpassports issued by the government, liited. censes issued by public agencies and priUnless the prior permission of the govvate groups, ID cards, and tickets, such ernment has been obtained, the copyas passes and meal coupons. ing or reproduction of unused postage · Comply with copyright notices stamps or post cards issued by the govThe copying or reproduction of copyernment is prohibited. righted creative works such as books, The copying or reproduction of stamps music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, issued by the government and of certidrawings, movies, and photographs is fied documents stipulated by law is proprohibited except when it is done for perhibited. sonal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks 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 Iomega 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 .................................................................................. For Your Safety ............................................................................................... Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ......................................................................................................... Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX 3500 ................................................ How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options ........................................................... Tutorial: Getting Started ................................................................................. First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ Step 1--Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... Step 2--Insert the Battery and Memory Card .................................................. Step 3--Choose a Language .......................................................................... Step 4--Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. Step 1--Ready the Camera ............................................................................. Step 2--Choose Mode .......................................................................... Step 3--Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... Step 4--Frame the Picture .............................................................................. Step 5--Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... Step 6--Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... Review and Deletion: Quick Review ............................................................. Quick Review .................................................................................................. Full-Screen Review .......................................................................................... Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................... Getting Creative: Scene Selection ................................................................. i ii iv 1 2 4 4 6 9 15 16 16 16 19 21 23 23 25 26 26 28 30 31 32 32 34 36 vi Taking Pictures: The Details ............................................................................ Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. , , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode ................................... Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ..................................................... Keep or Delete: Picture Review ....................................................................... Fine-Tuning Camera Settings: The -Mode Menu ..................................... Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/­ ........................................................................... Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous ...................................................... Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu ................................................................... Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness ........................................................ Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................... Setting the Time and Date: Date ..................................................................... Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................... Choosing a Language: Language .................................................................... Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................................ Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only) .................................. Playing Pictures Back: Playback Mode ........................................................... Basic Playback: Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback ................................... The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. Ordering Prints: Print Set ................................................................................. Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer ............................................... Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... Web Resources ............................................................................................... Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. Specifications ................................................................................................. Index ................................................................................................................. 41 42 42 43 45 47 48 49 50 53 54 56 57 58 59 62 62 63 63 64 64 66 67 68 75 76 78 80 81 83 84 87 88 88 95 98 vii viii Introduction Before You Begin Overview 2­3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 4­8 Menu Guide 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 operation. This section also contains an index of menu options. 9­14 1 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 3500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Introduction--Overview 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. YOUR THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer. 2 To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction--Overview This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ · 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 through the rest of the manual. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 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. 1 A 5 4 3 2 1 Shutter-release button ..... 28, 29 2 Eyelet for camera strap .......... 16 3 Built-in Speedlight ................. 43 4 Lens .......................... 23, 26, 95 5 Self-timer lamp ...................... 45 6 Zoom buttons ( / ) ........................... 27, 47, 70, 71 7 Cover latch ............................ 17 8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover .............................. 17 9 Cover release (for use when connecting optional AC adapter kit) .................................. 16, 87 10 USB connector (under cover) ......................... 82 11 12 /SMALL PIC. button ... 31, 72 button ............... 49, 60, 75 4 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 B 6 C 7 8 16 9 15 14 13 D 12 11 10 13 Tripod socket 14 / button .... 33­34, 43, 68, 70 15 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28 16 Non-slip grip A Mode selector ......................... 6 B Monitor ................................... 6 C Multi selector .......................... 8 D / button ...................... 8 5 How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays A The Mode Selector The mode selector selects the operating mode and turns the camera on and off. Choose to take still pictures and movies ( 42), (playback mode) to play them back ( 68). Slide the mode selector to OFF when you have finished using the camera. mode Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Playback mode B The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In mode, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons indicating the status of camera settings. 1 17 16 15 14 13 2 345 6 6 Battery level indicator 4 .......... 24 7 Self-timer indicator ................ 45 8 Number of exposures remaining ............................................. 24 7 9 Exposure compensation ......... 53 10 Flash mode ............................ 43 11 Image quality ........................ 51 12 Image size ............................. 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 2048 NORMAL 12 11 10 9 15 8 1 Zoom indicator ...................... 47 2 Focus indicator 1 ..................... 28 3 Recording indicator ............... 29 4 "Date not set" icon 2 ............. 22 5 Camera shake icon .............. 44 3 1 Displayed only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set. 3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds. 4 Appears only when battery is running low. 6 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. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Current folder ....................... 69 2 File number and type ............. 69 3 Battery level indicator* ........... 24 4 Transfer icon .............. 33, 34, 69 5 Print-order icon ..................... 78 6 Protect icon ........................... 80 7 Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 32, 68 8 Image quality ........................ 51 9 Image size ............................. 52 10 Time of recording .................. 22 11 Date of recording .................. 22 * Appears only when battery is running low. 2048 NORMAL 9 8 0012/0015 7 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 2048 NORMAL 15 Indicators hidden 7 C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 68), and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 ON OFF Self-timer on/off ( 45) Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu. Indicators on/off ( 7) Press to left to hide or display indicators in monitor. Shooting mode se42) lection ( Press down to display shooting-mode menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu. D The (Scene Mode)/ (Transfer) Button In mode, the / (scene mode/transfer) button is used for scene selection ( 36). When pictures are played back in the monitor, it is used to select images for transfer to a computer ( 82). When the camera is connected to a computer 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 version 10.1.3 or later, the USB option in the camera setup menu [ 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 operating mode and, in mode, on the shooting mode selected ( 42). Mode Menu Description In (auto) and scene modes, the SHOOT10, ING menu is used to set image quality and size, 49­ and to adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, 53 or high-contrast subjects. SHOOTING (manual) mode gives you full control over camera settings. In addition to the settings avail- 11, able in auto and scene modes, the manual- 49­ mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced 58 shooting options. The SET-UP menu, which is accessed from the 12, SHOOTING menu, contains options for basic 59­ camera setup (e.g., setting the time and date, 66 choosing a language). The PLAY BACK menu contains options for managing the pictures stored on the memory card by, for example, deleting selected images or selecting pictures for printing or for transfer to your computer. 42, 90). 13, 61­ 62, 75­ 82 Introduction--Menu Guide SET-UP PLAY BACK No menu is available in movie mode ( 9 SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu / Scene MENU OFF SELECT SET Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the SHOOTING menu. In (auto) and scene modes, this menu contains three basic shooting options. FINE NORMAL BASIC 1024 640 Choose from settings between ­2.0 and +2.0 EV Introduction--Menu Guide IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET EXP.+/­ MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size. 51 IMAGE SIZE 2048 Choose small sizes for e-mail 1600 or the web, large sizes for 1280 printing. 52 EXP. +/­ Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects. 53 10 SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu Introduction--Menu Guide In (manual) mode, the SHOOTING menu contains four advanced shooting options in addition to the three basic options available in auto and scene modes. MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY FINE NORMAL BASIC MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET WHITE BALANCE MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY FINE Choose FINE for printing and enlargNORMAL ing, BASIC to reduce file size. BASIC 51 IMAGE SIZE 2048 Choose small sizes for e-mail 1024 1600 or the web, large sizes for 640 1280 printing. 52 A Auto WHITE BALANCE Fluorescent Match to lighting to ensure White Bal Preset Cloudy that colors are reproduced Fine Speedlight accurately. Incandescent 54 EXP. +/­ Choose from settings Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or between ­2.0 and high contrast subjects. +2.0 EV 53 CONTINUOUS Single Take pictures in sequence or create Continuous collages of sixteen consecutive phoMulti-Shot 16 tographs. 56 BEST SHOT SELECTOR Use when photos could be blurred by On inadvertent camera movement. Off 57 IMAGE SHARPENING Auto Heighten or reduce the Low High sharpness of outlines in your Off Normal photographs. 58 EXP.+/­ MENU OFF SELECT SET CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 MENU OFF SELECT SET BEST SHOT SELECTOR On Off MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SHARPENING Auto High Norma l Low Of f MENU OFF SELECT SET 11 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET BRIGHTNESS The Setup Menu / / Scene Introduction--Menu Guide The SET-UP menu, which can be accessed from the SHOOTING menu, contains options for camera setup. Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. Maximum (Five levels) 62 CF Card Format Format memory cards for use in your camera. 62 Date Set the time and date. 21­22 Auto Off Specify how long the monitor will remain on before turning off automatically to save power. 63 Language Choose the language in which camera messages and menus are displayed. 19­20 USB Choose a transfer protocol for use when your camera is connected to a computer. 64 Reset All ( mode only) Reset camera settings to their default values. 66 Minimum No Format Year, Month, Day, hour, minute, order of display for year, month, and day 30 s 1m 5m 30 m De (German) (Japanese) En (English) Es (Spanish) Fr (French) PTP Mass Storage MENU OFF SELECT SET CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted ! No Format MENU OFF SELECT SET DATE MENU OFF SELECT SET AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET USB Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off PTP Language Mass Storage USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values No Reset MENU OFF SELECT SET No Reset 12 DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF DELETE Selected Images All Images The Playback Menu Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the PLAY BACK menu, which contains options for managing the pictures on the memory card. Selected Images All Images Introduction--Menu Guide SELECT SET Delete Delete all or selected pictures. SET MENU OFF SELECT PRINT SET Print set Delete print set MENU OFF SELECT SET PROTECT SELECT SET QUICK DONE AUTO TRANSFER All ON All OFF MENU OFF SELECT SET CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted ! No Format MENU OFF SELECT SET BRIGHTNESS 76­77 Print Set Select pictures for printing on a DPOFcompatible device. 78­79 Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. 80 Auto Transfer Mark all pictures for transfer to a computer, or remove transfer marking from all pictures. 81 CF Card Format This option is used to format memory cards for use in your camera. 62 Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. 62 Print set Delete print set Select pictures for protection. Protected pictures are marked by a icon. All ON All OFF No Format Maximum (Five levels) Minimum MENU OFF SELECT SET 13 The Scene Menu ( and Modes) Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve "scene" modes for common 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. Mode Portrait Party/Indoor Night Portrait Beach/Snow Landscape Sunset Night Landscape Museum Use for portraits. Description 37 Introduction--Menu Guide Use to capture background details or the effects 37 of candlelight and other indoor lighting. Use when shooting portraits against a backdrop 38 of night scenery. Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beach38 es, and sunlight expanses of water. Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in 38 skyscapes, forests, and other landscape shots. Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and 39 sunrises. Use when taking landscape shots a night. Use where a flash is prohibited. 39 39 Use to capture the expanding burst of light from 39 Fireworks Show a firework. Close Up Copy Back Light Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of 40 flowers, insects, and other small objects. Use to copy text and line drawings from a white 40 board or from a book or other printed matter. Use when light is coming from behind your sub40 ject, throwing their features into shadow. 14 Tutorial Getting Started First Steps 16­22 Taking Pictures 23­30 Review and Deletion This chapter is divided into the following four sections: 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 setting up your next shot. Getting Creative Explore the creative possibilities of scene mode. 31­35 Getting Creative 36­40 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. Tutorial--First Steps STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Attach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory Card Choose a Language Set the Time and Date 16 16­18 19­20 21­22 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 CompactFlashTM memory cards. 2.1 Charge the battery The EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. We recommend that you charge the battery before 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 camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-60/EH-60S AC adapter kit (available separately; 87). 16 2.2 2.3 Turn the camera off Before inserting or removing the battery or memory card, be sure the mode selector is in the "OFF" position. 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). A B C EN- EL 2 Tutorial--First Steps B 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 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" ( 62). EN- EL 2 17 EN-EL 2 2.4 Insert the battery and memory card Insert a fully-charged EN-EL2 battery with the "+" and "­" contacts oriented as shown in the label on the underside of the batterychamber/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 inserted when the top of the card is level with the top of the eject button). EN- EL 2 A 2.5 Tutorial--First Steps 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, indicating 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. A B C Removing the Battery The battery can be removed without affecting pictures 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. EN- EL 2 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 installed. 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 eject button to partially eject the card (2), and then remove the card by hand. 1 2 18 Step 3--Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Tutorial--First Steps 3.1 3.2 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode 3.3 SHOOTING MENU 3.4 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( ) 3.5 BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 3.6 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight Language 19 3.7 Tutorial--First Steps LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 3.8 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Display options Choose a language from: De Deutsch (German) En English Fr Français (French) Japanese Es Español (Spanish) 3.9 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 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: Tutorial--First Steps 4.1 4.2 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode 4.3 SHOOTING MENU 4.4 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( ) 4.5 BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 4.6 DATE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight Date 21 4.7 Tutorial--First Steps DATE 4.8 DATE MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Display DATE menu Highlight Year, Month, Day, hour, or minute (selected item blinks on and off in green) 4.9 DATE 4.10 DATE MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Edit selected item. Repeat steps 4.8­ 4.9 until all items have been set. Highlight Y M D 4.11 DATE 4.12 DATE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Choose order in which year, month, and day will be displayed 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 mode. 22 Taking Pictures The Basics This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in 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. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Ready the Camera Choose Mode Adjust Settings (Optional) Frame the Picture Focus and Shoot Put the Camera Away 23­24 25 26 26­27 28­29 30 Tutorial--Taking Pictures 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 When you slide the mode selector from OFF to , the flash-ready lamp under the monitor will light and the monitor will display a welcome message. 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. 23 1.3 Tutorial--Taking Pictures Check indicators in the monitor Before shooting, check the battery level (A) and number of exposures remaining (B). A