User manual NIKON 3700

En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA (En) 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. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Epson and USB Direct Print are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PictBridge is a trademark. 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. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. 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 and 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 representative 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 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 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, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the battery. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the poweron lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or CP1 lithium batteries (available separately). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble batteries. · Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat. i · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · 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 change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. 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. ii 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 E3700 to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can CAUTIONS 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 to ence to radio communications. However, this device that are not expressly approved there is no guarantee that interference by Nikon Corporation may void the user's will not occur in a particular installation. authority to operate the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful in- Interface Cables terference to radio or television reception, Use the interface cables sold or provided which can be determined by turning the by Nikon for your equipment. Using other equipment off and on, the user is encour- interface cables may exceed the limits of aged to try to correct the interference by Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving an- Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this tenna. · Increase the separation between the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet cause birth defects or other reproductive on a circuit different from that to which harm. Wash hands after handling. the receiver is connected. Nikon Inc., · Consult the dealer or an experienced 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York radio/television technician for help. 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 iii 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 copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. iv Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. 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.europe-nikon.com/support · 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/ v Table of Contents For Your Safety.................................................................................... Notices ................................................................................................ i iii Introduction Parts of the Camera .................................................................................. The Monitor .............................................................................................. The Mode Dial........................................................................................... Navigating the Menus .............................................................................. The Shutter-Release Button ..................................................................... Turning the Camera on and off ............................................................... 1 2 4 6 6 7 7 First Steps Inserting Batteries..................................................................................... Inserting Memory Cards ........................................................................... Basic Setup................................................................................................. 8 8 10 12 Basic Photography Step 1 --Select Mode........................................................................... Step 2 -- Frame the Picture ....................................................................... Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot.......................................................................... Step 4 -- View the Results ......................................................................... 14 14 16 18 21 Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ........................................................ Taking Pictures for a Panorama .......................................................... 24 24 30 More on Photography Using the Flash: Flash Mode .................................................................. Release Mode: Self-Timer and Sound Release..................................... 32 32 34 Using the Self-Timer......................................................................... 34 Using Sound Release ...................................................................... 36 Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode ................................................. Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation................................... Voice Recordings: Recording and Playback .......................................... 37 38 39 vi Movies Choosing a Movie Mode ...................................................................... Recording Movies...................................................................................... Viewing Movies......................................................................................... Editing Movies........................................................................................... 43 43 46 49 50 Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ............................................................ 47 More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera.............................................................. 52 52 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback .................................... Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom................................................... Cropping Pictures ................................................................................ Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ................................................ Viewing Pictures on TV............................................................................. Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................................. Printing Pictures ........................................................................................ 52 53 54 55 56 57 61 Print Set .............................................................................................. 62 Printing Via Direct USB Connection...................................................... 64 Menu Guide The Shooting Menu .................................................................................. 69 69 Image Mode ( and ) ................................................................... White Balance ( Only)..................................................................... Continuous ( Only) ......................................................................... Best Shot Selector ( Only) ............................................................... Image Sharpening ( Only) ............................................................... AF Area Mode ( Only)..................................................................... The Playback Menu................................................................................... 70 72 74 77 78 79 80 Slide Show ...................................................................................... Delete .............................................................................................. Protect ........................................................................................... Auto Transfer ................................................................................. Pic. Enhance Menu .......................................................................... Small Picture ................................................................................... 81 84 86 87 89 90 vii The Setup Menu........................................................................................ 91 Welcome Screen............................................................................. 92 Date ................................................................................................ 94 Date Imprint ........................................................................................ 96 Sound Settings .................................................................................... 97 Brightness ........................................................................................... 97 Sound Release Level ............................................................................ 98 Auto Off.............................................................................................. 98 Memory Card Format .......................................................................... 99 Language ............................................................................................ 99 Video Mode ........................................................................................ 99 Reset All .............................................................................................. 100 Firmware Version................................................................................. 101 Technical Notes Optional Accessories ................................................................................. Caring for Your Camera............................................................................ Error Messages .......................................................................................... Troubleshooting........................................................................................ Specifications............................................................................................. 102 102 103 106 110 113 Index ............................................................................................... 115 viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 3700 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode More on Photography Movies More on Playback Menu Guide Technical Notes 1 Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp ( 7) Shutter-release button ( 7, 18) Eyelet for camera strap Introduction 5 .8 Speaker ( 41, 49, 55) Self-timer lamp ( 34)/ Red-eye reduction lamp ( 32)/ AF-Assist illuminator ( 19) Viewfinder O Z O M NIKKOR -1 6.2m m 1: .8 Lens ( 104, 113) Power switch ( 7) Memory card slot/ battery-chamber cover ( 8, 10) Built-in Speedlight ( 32) Microphone ( 36, 39, 43, 55) -4 .9 Lens not extended M NIKKOR O Z O . 8 -16.2m m 1: Attaching the Camera Strap Lens cover Attaching the Viewfinder Eyecup A viewfinder eyecup can be attached as an aid to users who wear glasses or to prevent light from entering via the viewfinder. Attach the eyecup as shown at left. 2 .8 2 -4 .9 5 Red ( ) lamp ( 18) Green (AF) lamp ( 18) Viewfinder ( 16, 17) ( (monitor) button 17) Zoom buttons ( 16) Interface connector cover ( 56, 59) Power connector cover for AC adapter Battery latch ( 9) Introduction Monitor ( 4, 5) Tripod socket ( (delete) button 22, 42, 49, 52) USB (digital I/O) ( 59, 65)/ Audio / video (A/V) out ( 56) connector Battery chamber ( 8) Memory card slot ( 10) Multi selector ( 6) (menu) button 24, 44, 69, 80) 6) ( (play/transfer) button ( 21, 52, 57, 80) Mode dial ( 3 The Monitor Shooting The following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting: 2 1 23 20 22 21 19 18 17 16 15 3 4 56 7 8 10 12 11 14 13 Introduction 9 1 Shooting mode ................... 6, 14 2 Exposure lock.............. 30, 48, 76 3 Zoom indicator1 ...................... 16 4 Focus indicator2....................... 18 5 Recording indicator ................. 19 6 Battery level indicator3....... 14, 15 7 Camera shake icon4 ................... 25, 32, 33, 106 8 "Date not set" icon5 ............... 12 9 Time zone indicator ................ 94 10 Self-timer indicator.................. 34 11 Sound-release indicator........... 36 12 Date imprint indicator ............. 96 13 Number of exposures remaining ......................... 14, 71 Maximum total movie length ............................... 43, 46 14 Flash mode ............................. 32 15 Focus areas and focus-area selection guide........................ 79 16 Image mode............................ 70 17 Exposure compensation .......... 38 18 Sensitivity gain indicator6... 27, 33 19 Continuous shooting mode..... 74 20 Best Shot Selector (BSS)........... 77 21 White balance......................... 72 22 Macro close-up mode ............. 37 23 Image sharpening ................... 78 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 6 Indicates that camera has raised sensitivity automatically. 1 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. 2 Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 3 Appears when batteries are running low. 4 Playback The following indicators appear in the monitor during playback: 17 16 15 12 14 13 11 10 8 9 1 Current folder ......................... 23 2 File number and type .............. 23 3 Battery level indicator1............. 15 4 Volume indicator......... 41, 49, 55 5 Voice memo recording guide... 55 6 Voice memo playback guide.... 55 7 Current frame number/ total number of frames ........... 23 Movie length........................... 49 8 Rotation indicator ................... 21 1 Appears when batteries are running low. 1 2 3 Introduction 4 5 7 6 9 Movie playback indicator......... 49 10 Voice memo icon .................... 55 11 Image mode............................ 70 12 Movie indicator ....................... 43 13 Protect icon............................. 86 14 Print-order icon ....................... 62 15 Transfer icon ........................... 87 16 Time of recording.................... 12 17 Date of recording.................... 12 5 The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the " " mark next to the mode dial. Auto ( 14) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Movie ( 43) Choose from eight movie modes. Manual ( 15, 69) Scene ( 24) Choose from fifteen "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Voice recording ( 39) Record sound over the built-in microphone. Setup ( 91) Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. Introduction Six shooting menu options can be adjusted to suit the subject. Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up Press left, right, up, or down Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Move cursor down 6 Press center ( ) to make selection Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Introduction Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera On Rotate the power switch in the direction shown until it stops and then release it. The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on. Turning the Camera Off Rotate the power switch in the direction shown until it stops and then release it. The camera is off when the power-on lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out. Camera status is shown as follows: Power on lamp On Blinking Off Camera On Auto power off (standby mode; Off 15, 98) 7 First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses either of the following batteries: Battery Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion batteries (×1) Description · Provided with camera · Can be recharged using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains. Non-rechargeable CP1 · Available at many retail outlets lithium batteries (×1) · Not rechargeable 1 First Steps 1 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown in ( ) until it stops and the cover opens ( ). 2 2 EN-EL5 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber, making sure the positive ("+") and negative ("­") terminals are in the correct orientation. The small projection on the battery is on the same side as the negative terminal. Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. CP1 8 The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch 2 3 Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Close the cover ( ) and slide it in until it latches ( ). First Steps 1 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. Do not open the memory card slot / battery-chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject the battery, which can then be removed by hand. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages i­ii and 105 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Alternative Power Sources To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-62A AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. 9 Inserting Memory Cards Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. No other cards can be used. For information on compatible SD memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 102). 1 1 Confirm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off. 2 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown in ( ) until it stops and the cover opens ( ). First Steps 2 3 Direction of insertion Terminals Insert the memory card Insert the memory card as shown in the label at the entrance to the memory card slot. Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. 2 4 Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Close the cover ( ) and slide it in until it latches ( ). 1 10 Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The Setup Menu: Card Format" ( 99). Memory Cards · Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. · Do not disassemble or modify. · Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. · Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. · Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. · Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures. · Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer ( 57). Write protect switch When card is locked, pictures can be played back but can not be recorded, deleted, edited, or transferred using the camera ( ) button. Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the memory card slot / battery-chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot / batterychamber cover and press the eject button to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. First Steps 11 Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 LANGUAGE Deutsch Nederlands English Svenska pañol Es Français Italiano Set Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano, (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), or (Korean). DATE Set time and date ? First Steps 2 DATE Set time and date ? 3 Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes.* * Select No to exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. If you exit without setting time and date, ("date not set") icon will flash in monitor when camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00." 4 TIME ZONE 2003. 01 . 01 00 : 00 London, Casablanca DaylightSaving 5 HOME TIME ZONE London, Casablanca Back Set TIME ZONE menu displayed. Display map of world time zones. To turn daylight saving time on or off, press multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving and press center of multi selector. When DaylightSaving is checked, time will automatically be advanced one hour ( 95). To return to Step 4, press multi selector up to highlight current time zone. 12 6 HOME TIME ZONE 7 DATE D 01 M 01 00 Y 2003 00 London, Casablanca Back Set Select home time zone. Display DATE menu. 8 DATE D 31 M 01 00 Y 2003 00 9 DATE D 31 M 10 00 Y First Steps 2003 00 Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year may differ in some areas). Select Month. Repeat steps 8­9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. 10 DATE D 31 M 10 10 Y 2003 00 11 DATE M 10 D 31 10 Y 2003 00 Highlight D M Y. Choose order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed. Exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 96). 12 The Clock Battery When the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, the clock battery will charge in about 10 hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of backup power. The DATE menu will automatically be displayed when the battery is exhausted. 13 Basic Photography Step 1 --Select Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. 1 2 Basic Photography Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen. The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. Battery indicator Appears when the battery is running low. Shooting mode indicates mode. auto Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture ( 70). The default setting is . Flash mode Choose from five modes depending on lighting and your creative intent ( 32). The default setting is AUTO (auto). remaining The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card and the option chosen for Image mode ( 70). 14 The Battery Indicator Display NO ICON Battery fully charged. Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while Speedlight recharges. WARNING!! BATTERY Battery exhausted. Replace with fully-charged battery. EXHAUSTED The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the "battery exhausted" warning is displayed. "Out of Memory" If the message "OUT OF MEMORY" is displayed in the monitor, no further pictures can be taken until you: · insert a new memory card ( 10) · delete some pictures ( 22, 52, 84), voice recordings ( 42), or voice memos ( 55) The camera may also be able to take additional pictures at another image mode setting ( 70). Mode (manual) mode provides additional menu options that give you full control over such settings as white balance and image sharpening. See "The Shooting Menu" ( 69). Auto Power Off (Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are displayed), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries. While the camera is in standby mode, the poweron lamp will blink. The camera will be reactivated when you: · Rotate the power-on switch · Press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway · Press the button to view the pictures on the memory card · Press the button to display the menu for the current mode · Rotate the mode dial to select a new mode The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 98). If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the camera will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out. 15 Description Basic Photography Step 2 -- Frame the Picture A 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor A or the viewfinder B . Don't Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and flash window. The Viewfinder Eyecup Use the viewfinder eyecup when wearing glasses or to prevent light entering via the viewfinder ( 2). B 2 Zoom Zoom out in Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed Frame your subject Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor: · Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame. · Press the button to zoom in on your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. · When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about one second will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Use the and buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white. Basic Photography Digital zoom 16 Digital Zoom 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 picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder--use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available at a Continous setting of Multi-shot 16 or when the monitor is off. If the monitor turns off when digital zoom is in effect, zoom will return to the maximum optical zoom position. While digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the center focus area. When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Monitor or Viewfinder? Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when your subject is less than 1 m (3´3) from the camera or digital zoom is in effect. Use the viewfinder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off, or when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor. Controlling the Monitor To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the button. When the monitor is turned off, the camera enters energy-saving mode. The camera focuses on the center focus area and focus response speed drops slightly. Monitor shows current setFraming guides tings and view through lens displayed Basic Photography Monitor off ( , and modes only) Monitor shows view through lens only 17 Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot 1 Red ( ) lamp Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fomode, the camera cus and exposure ( 7). In will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check focus and flash. Focus is indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to the viewfinder and by the focus indicator in the monitor. Flash status is indicated by the red (flash-ready) lamp next to the viewfinder. On Blinks Off Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Flash off or not required. Red ( ) lamp Basic Photography On (green) Subject in focus. Blinks green (AF lamp) or red (focus indicator) Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using focus lock, focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot. Green (AF) lamp/ focus indicator Focus indicator Green (AF) lamp 2 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly. 18 During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink and a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. The camera can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the or icon is displayed. Cutting power or green (AF) lamp is blinking or the removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. If Both the Green and Red Lamps Blink If the green (AF) and red ( ) lamps blink together, an error has occurred. Check the message displayed in the monitor ( 106). Low Battery If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the Speedlight recharges. Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage). The AF-Assist Illuminator If lighting is poor, the built-in AF assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the AF-assist illuminator has a range of 0.4 ­ 2.0 m (1´4 ­ 6´7). The range at maximum zoom is 0.4 ­1.5 m (1´4 ­ 4´11). The AF-assist illuminator is not available at scene mode settings of (Landscape), (Night landscape), (Museum), (Fireworks show), (Sports), and (Dusk / Dawn) ( 26­29). When AF Area Mode is set to Manual ( 79) or (Portrait), (Night portrait), or (Close up) is selected in scene mode ( 25­28), the AF-assist illuminator will only light when the center focus area is selected. Basic Photography 19 AF/AE Lock Focus and exposure lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 1 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Check the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator glow steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Basic Photography 3 Recompose the picture Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, release the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance. Take the picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. 4 20 Step 4 --View the Results 1 2 Press the button A picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired frame. To return to shooting mode, press the again. button Basic Photography Playback Tips 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 displayed at full resolution. Rotating Pictures During playback, still pictures can be rotated 90 or 270 degrees clockwise by pressing the center of the multi selector (movies can not be rotated). Original picture Rotated 90 ° Rotated 270 ° Original picture The image recorded on the memory card is not rotated, and pictures appear in their original orientation the next time they are displayed. Pictures can not be rotated when displayed in a thumbnail list. The Button Pressing the button for about one second will turn the camera on. Press again to return to the mode selected with the mode dial. More About Playback For more information on playback, see "More on Playback" ( 52). 21 Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 Erase 1 image? 2 Erase 1 image? No Yes No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes.* Delete picture and return to playback. 3 Basic Photography Done * To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press center of multi selector. Deleting Pictures in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, pictures can be deleted one at a time by pressing the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector. · Yes: Delete the picture shown in the monitor and return to shooting mode · No: Return to shooting mode without deleting the picture Erase 1 image? Done No Yes 22 Image File and Folder Names On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., "DSCN0001.JPG"). Type Still picture Original Movie Time-lapse movie Cropped copy Copy Retouched copy Small copy Voice memo (appended to original still) Audio file Voice memo (appended to copy) Voice recording (independent recording) Identifier DSCN DSCN INTN RSCN FSCN SSCN DSCN SND_ DSCN Extension .JPG .MOV .MOV .JPG .JPG .JPG .WAV .WAV .WAV 21 46 47 54 89 90 55 55 39 Basic Photography When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a computer. Pictures are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three-digit folder number followed by an identifier: "INTVL" for pictures taken using interval timer photography ( 75), "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, "101P_001"; 30), and "NIKON" for all other photographs (e.g, "100NIKON"). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if you take a picture when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. A new folder is created for each sequence of pictures taken using interval-timer photography or panorama assist. If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the memory card is formatted ( 99) or a new memory card inserted. The picture displayed when the button is pressed is the picture with the highest file number in the highest-numbered folder. 23 Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of fifteen "scenes," each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene: 1 2 Portrait Exit Set Select . Party/Indoor Display scene menu. Highlight scene. Highlighted scene shown by large icon and caption. To exit without changing current selection, press . 3 Scene Mode Exit Set 4 Party/Indoor 5 Exit Set Select highlighted scene. Return to shooting mode. Selected scene shown by icon in monitor. Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode (; 32), macro close-up ( ; 37), the self-timer ( 34), or focus area selection ( ). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. 24 The following scenes are available: Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending composition sense of depth. · Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. * Off -- Manual ( 79) Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. Off Auto * Other modes can be selected. Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Focus brackets are not displayed in monitor. Scene Mode Scene Mode Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If results are not satisfactory, choose (auto) or mode and try again. Camera Shake ( ) At slow shutter speeds, a icon appears in the monitor to warn that pictures may be blurred. In this section, precautions appropriate for avoiding blur are indicated by stars: hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body use tripod or rest camera on flat, level surface Image Mode Image mode ( 70) can be selected in the scene menu. The current setting is shown when the image mode icon is highlighted. IMAGE MODE Exit Set 25 Night portrait Use for shots that provide natural balance between main subject and background when shooting portraits under low light. · Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. Off Manual ( 79) Beach/Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Auto* Off -- Auto Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests. · Camera focuses at infinity. AF lamp and indicator light whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Off -- Off Scene Mode Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Off Off * Other modes can be selected. Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Focus brackets are not displayed in monitor. Center focus area selected automatically. Noise Reduction "Noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly noticeable in dark areas of the picture. At settings of Night portrait, Night landscape, and Dusk/Dawn, pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise (this more than doubles the time needed to process pictures before they are saved to the memory card). 26 Night landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. · Noise reduction ( 26) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. · Focus is fixed at infinity. AF lamp and indicator light whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Off Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. · The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 77) turns on automatically, Courtesy of AMIUM reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement. · Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to obtain permission first. Off* Off Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. · Focus is fixed at infinity. AF lamp and indicator light whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. · Self-timer and exposure compensation can not be used. Off * Other modes can be selected. Center focus area selected automatically. Scene Mode Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) When lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled. 27 Close up Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. · Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus on objects as close as 4 cm/1.6 to lens, adjust zoom until macro close-up icon ( ) turns green. (Note that flash may not light entire subject at ranges of 40 cm/15.7 or less. Take test shot and examine results in monitor.) Auto* On Manual ( 79) Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. · Use macro close-up ( 37) to focus at short ranges. · Colored text and drawings may not show up well in final picture. * Scene Mode Off* --