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Introduction Table of Contents i xiv Parts of the Camera 1 Preparing for Shooting 6 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 11 Shooting Features 19 Playback Features 50 Recording and Playing Back Movies 60 Using Menus 64 Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function 100 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 104 Technical Notes 113
Introduction Read This First Introduction To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Axi), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera. • If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A6) and “Basic Shooting and Playback Operations” (A11).
How to Attach the Camera Strap Introduction ii
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: • 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.
About the Manuals Introduction • 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. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
For Your Safety Introduction 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.
Do not remain in contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled.
Introduction • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Notice for Customers in the State of California Introduction WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B) Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Introduction COOLPIX S3700, which is equipped with a WSDB-686GN (FCC ID:2AAD3AA1G0J0 / IC ID:4634A-2150EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................. i Table of Contents Read This First .............................................................................................................................. i Other Information......................................................................................................................................... i How to Attach the Camera Strap.............
Table of Contents Playback with Panorama Assist ........................................................................................................ 26 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......................................... 27 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)......................... 29 Using Smile Timer.....................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 70 ISO Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................................. 71 AF Area Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 72 Autofocus Mode..........
Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device .................................................................................................................................................... 103 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........................... 104 Technical Notes..................................................................................................... 113 Table of Contents Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ......
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 34 5 6 13 7 10 8 Parts of the Camera 12 11 9 Lens cover closed 1 2 3 Z (Wi-Fi) button............................. 101 Shutter-release button.................... 12 Zoom control........................................ 13 f: Wide-angle................................ 13 g: Telephoto..................................... 13 h: Thumbnail playback........... 51 i: Playback zoom.......................... 50 j: Help ...............................................
1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 Parts of the Camera 7 8 1 Charge lamp.............................................7 Flash lamp............................................... 35 2 b (e movie-record) button..... 18 3 A (shooting mode) button ........................................17, 20, 27, 29, 33 4 5 6 7 2 9 11 10 c (playback) button ...................... 14 Multi selector ........................................ 64 k (apply selection) button ......... 64 l (delete) button ..............................
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A90)). Shooting Mode 2 5 AF 7 6 AE/AF-L 8 4 1 10 10 11 12 13 400 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1/250 F3.7 +1.
41 40 39 38 10 37 36 35 33 32 31 Parts of the Camera 4 2 10 34 29 28 30 PRE 400 27 23 24 26 25 19 Focus area (target finding AF) ............................................................... 45, 73 20 Focus area (manual or center) ............................................................... 47, 72 21 Focus area (face detection, pet detection)................23, 29, 43, 72 22 Focus area (subject tracking) ...............................................................
Playback Mode 1 2 3456 7 8 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 29m00s 29m00s 9 10 11 12 13 23 20 18 14 15 19 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 List by date icon .................................. 52 9 16 13 14 15 16 17 Movie options ...................................... 83 18 Panorama assist playback guide Movie playback guide 19 20 21 Time of recording Current image number/ total number of images 10 Movie length or elapsed playback time 22 Charging AC Adapter connection indicator 11 12 Image mode ....
Preparing for Shooting Insert the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot Preparing for Shooting • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charge the Battery 1 With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. Preparing for Shooting USB cable (included) * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
B Notes About the USB Cable Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. B Turning the Camera On While Charging If you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera turns on in playback mode, and captured images can be played back. Shooting is not possible. C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger • You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer.
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 Language Cancel 3 4 Select Yes and press the k button. Select your home time zone and press the k button.
6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2015 h m 00 00 Edit 7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to select Yes and press the k button. Number of exposures remaining Preparing for Shooting • When settings are finished, the lens extends.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. Zoom out • When the camera recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again. 4 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations B 1/250 F3.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom Wide-angle Telephoto lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. • A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.
Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.
Delete Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d button. All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. 2 Erase selected images Back Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. • x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. • b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. • D Special effects Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc. When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 18 • m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
Shooting Features x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to x). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
u Food • Macro mode (A39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. 8m 0s 1400 m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: The camera captures one image when a dog or cat face is detected. - V Continuous: The camera captures three images continuously when a dog or cat face is detected.
Shooting with Panorama Assist The use of a tripod makes it easier to frame a picture. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR (A93) to Off in the setup menu. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (Panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the direction in which images are joined, and press the k button.
4 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 1. End B Notes About Panorama Assist C R Indicator In panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. When the first image is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked. Shooting Features • Up to three images can be taken and combined in a panorama series.
Playback with Panorama Assist Switch to playback mode (A14), display an image captured using panorama assist in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Playback controls are displayed in the monitor during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Type Description Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. E Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again.
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector K. 2 Apply an effect. Slider Skin softening Effect 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button. B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Features • Use JK to select the desired effect. • Use HI to select the amount of effect.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • • • • • • Glamour retouch (A29) Smile timer (A30) Self-Collage (A31) Flash mode (A35) Self-timer (A37) Smart portrait menu (A76) Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Shooting Features When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). 5/5 0005. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button. Self-Collage Shooting Features • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
2 Take a picture. • When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. • The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A 2 countdown starts about three seconds before shooting. • The number of shots is indicated by U in the monitor. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting. • When the camera finishes taking the specified number of shots, the collage image is saved.
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A72). The default setting is Target finding AF (A45).
2 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp. +/-) • F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. • G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. • o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of the entire image. 3 +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 Use HI to adjust the level. • • • • You can preview the results on the monitor. To set another item, return to step 2. Select y Exit to hide the slider. To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press the k button.
Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m). 2 Select the desired flash mode (A36) and press the k button. Auto • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. C The Flash Lamp Shooting Features • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A93) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n10s or n2s, and press the k button. Self-timer 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. Shooting Features • n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. • To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again. Shooting Features 38 9 1/250 F3.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 • When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 9 cm (3.6 in.) from the lens.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation Shooting Features • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash (A35) x (scene auto selector) Self-timer (A37) Macro (A39) Exposure compensation (A40) U1 Off Off2 0.0 V Off Off3 0.0 3 Off Off3 0.0 C (scene) b (portrait) W d (sports) W3 Off3 Off3 0.0 e (night portrait) V4 Off Off3 0.0 f (party/indoor) V5 Off Off3 0.0 Z (beach) U Off Off3 0.0 z (snow) U Off Off3 0.0 h (sunset) W3 Off Off3 0.
Flash (A35) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting Features 42 Self-timer (A37) Macro (A39) Exposure compensation (A40) R (special effects) W Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) U Off7 Off3 –8 A (auto) U Off Off –9 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed. Cannot be changed.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or d Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A19) 8m 0s • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode 1400 (A20) • Smart portrait mode (A29) • When AF area mode (A72) in A (auto) mode (A33) is set to Face priority.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (A29) - The amount of Skin softening effect can be adjusted. • x (scene auto selector) mode (A19) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A20) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A56) even after shooting.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A72) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 1/250 F3.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A72). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 1/250 F3.7 1/250 F3.7 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Continuous (A70) Blink proof (A77) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A72) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Macro mode AF area mode (A72) When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Description Digital zoom AF area mode (A72) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Shutter sound Continuous (A70) When Continuous is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (A94). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A14) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to fullframe playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A14) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 f (h) 1 / 20 f (h) Sun 1 0004.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A78) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: The functions listed below are available.
Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions. Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Process images with a variety of effects.
2 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the desired effect and press the k button. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • To exit without saving the edited image, press the d button. 3 Quick effects Painting Photo Soft portrait illustration Portrait (color + B&W) Cancel Fisheye Cross screen Check Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created.
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the k button.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Small face Playback Features • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
4 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save OK? Yes No B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. • Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • Images captured at an image mode setting of z 5120×2880 are saved at a size of 640 × 360, and images captured at an image mode setting of s 3864×3864 are saved at 480 × 480. Press the k button to proceed to step 2.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A50). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. 3.0 Set a magnification rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Check that the desired cropping area is displayed, and then press the k button.
Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 8m 0s 1400 Recording and Playing Back Movies Remaining movie recording time 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 2m30s 3 4 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording. Select a movie in full-frame playback mode and press the k button to play it back.
Area Captured in Movies • The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. • If Photo info in Monitor settings (A90) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording. Maximum Movie Recording Time B Notes About Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
4s Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1). 4s Volume indicator Function Icon When paused Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused. Pause End E G C Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding. D Advance the movie one frame.
Using Menus You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • A Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc. • G Playback menu Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.
3 Select a menu icon and press the k button. Set up Time zone and date • The menu options become selectable. Photo VR Monitor settings Date stamp AF assist Digital zoom 4 5 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Photo VR Select a setting and press the k button.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images.
B Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. B Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A48). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A10).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Using Menus 68 Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A69).
Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single (default setting) One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1.1 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 6 (when image mode is set to x 5152×3864).
ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A43) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 8m 0s 1400 Focus area s Subject tracking Start 1400 When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A45) for more information. 1/250 F3.7 Using Menus M Target finding AF (default setting) Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject.
Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera continues focusing even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A66) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Using Menus 76 Description Number of shots Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Interval Set the interval time between each shot.
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the A blink was detected in the picture just taken. subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A53) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Wi-Fi Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button MMark for Wi-Fi upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them. On the image selection screen (A82), select or deselect images for the Mark for Wi-Fi upload function.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show Start Frame intvl • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A82). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A96).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Protect Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Video mode setting (A97). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A137).
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Using Menus 84 Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will remain fairly consistent during movie recording. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR and simultaneously performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower.
The Wi-Fi Options Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Connect to smart device Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A100) for more information. Upload from camera Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A100) for more information.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description • Select a field: Press the multi selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button. Date and time D M Y h m Edit Using Menus Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/ Year. Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 :3 0 Time zone Home time zone Travel destination 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 :3 0 4 Use JK to select the time zone. Back Using Menus • Press H to enable daylight saving time function, and W is displayed.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Adjust the brightness. • Default setting: 3 Photo Info Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Show info Using Menus 8m 0s 1400 Auto info (default setting) Hide info 90 0004.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Framing grid+auto info 8m 0s 1400 In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Same as Auto info. 4/4 8m 0s 1400 Movie frame+auto info 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Same as Auto info.
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function. 15.11.2015 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. Off Compensation is not performed.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AF-assist illuminator may not light.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera. • Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Press the d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button Adjust settings necessary for connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting. • The available frame rates in Movie options (A83) vary depending on the video mode setting.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A104), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory (A15) before selecting Reset all.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can capture still images using the two methods described below. • Release the shutter on the camera and save the captured images to a smart device. • Use a smart device to remotely release the camera shutter and save images to the smart device.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera 1 Press the Z (Wi-Fi) button on the camera. • The screen shown on the right is displayed. • If no connection confirmation is received from the smart device within three minutes, No access. is displayed and the camera returns to the Wi-Fi options screen. • You can also select Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi options menu to display the screen shown on the right. Cancel Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On.
C Touching an NFC-compatible Smart Device to the Camera for a Wi-Fi Connection When you use an Android OS smart device that is compatible with near field communication (NFC) functions, you can establish a Wi-Fi connection and start the “Wireless Mobile Utility” by touching the NFC antenna of the smart device to the Y (N-Mark) on the camera. To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection Perform one of the operations described below. • Turn off the camera.
Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device You can preselect images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device. Movies cannot be preselected for transfer. 1 Select images to transfer.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. USB/audio/video output connector Open the connector cover. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 104 Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV A106 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of an optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Printing images without using a computer A107 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 106 Yellow 2 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. The camera is automatically turned on.
B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A98), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer. Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. 3 Select Print selection or Print all images and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images Paper size Print menu Print selection Print all images Paper size Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer • Select the desired paper size and press the k button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number Print selection 10 of copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 3 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of Back copies to be printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) Installing ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer so that you can view, edit, or share them. To install ViewNX 2, download the ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the onscreen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
Technical Notes Caring for the Product .................................................................................114 The Camera..............................................................................................114 The Battery...............................................................................................115 The Charging AC Adapter ..................................................................116 Memory Cards................................................................
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Carrying Spare Batteries Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A137) for recommended memory cards. • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used.
Display A Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the 96 memory card or internal memory. The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory. 96 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 15 Image cannot be modified. Check that the images can be edited. 53, 128 Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution 86, 101 Could not connect. The camera failed to establish the connection while receiving the signals from the smart device. Set a different channel in Channel under Options in the Wi-Fi options menu, and establish the wireless connection again. 86, 101 Wi-Fi connection terminated.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Cause/Solution 7 The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. - Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery was exhausted.
Problem Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. Cause/Solution A The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 9, 10 When Autofocus mode is set to Full-time AF or while in some shooting modes, the camera may produce an audible focusing sound. 17, 75, 84 The camera settings reset. The camera makes sound. Shooting Issues A Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to shooting mode.
Technical Notes 126 Problem Cause/Solution A Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended. 62, 115 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash mode setting to W (off). 35 Flash does not fire.
A Problem Cause/Solution Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in movies. When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may contain noise. This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases, and it does not indicate a malfunction. – • • • • • • 35 11 133 40 71 22, 35 Images are too dark (underexposed). The flash mode is set to W (off). The flash window is blocked. The subject is beyond the range of the flash. Adjust exposure compensation. Increase ISO sensitivity. The subject is backlit.
Playback Issues Problem File cannot be played back. – Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies. • For small images, the magnification rate displayed on the screen may not be compatible with the actual magnification rate. • This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. – 26, 53 Cannot edit images. • Some images cannot be edited. Images that have already been edited may not be edited again.
A Problem Cause/Solution The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer. 64, 98 Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) Technical Notes 130 (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies • SSCN: Small picture copies • RSCN: Cropped copies • FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture (2) File number Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001” and ending with “9999.” (3) Extension Indicates file format. • .JPG: Still images • .
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber. In addition, make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the battery chamber slot before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3700 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.1 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 8× optical zoom Focal length 4.5–36.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25–200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.7–6.6 Construction Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF and Exif 2.
Interface USB connector Hi-Speed USB • Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) • Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.) Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (10 yd) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Data rates (actual measured values) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps IEEE 802.
Operating environment Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 2 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed.
Charging AC Adapter EH-72P/EH-72PCH Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.07–0.04 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 550 mA Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 63 × 59 mm (2.2 × 2.5 × 2.4 in.) For India: Approx. 55 × 63.5 × 59 mm For Korea: Approx. 55 × 67 × 59 mm Weight Approx. 46 g (1.7 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina, India, and Korea: Approx. 71 g (2.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Index Symbols A AC adapter ................................. 104, 131 AF area mode ......................................... 72 AF assist................................................ 1, 94 Aperture value ....................................... 13 Audio video cable ...... 105, 106, 131 Auto flash ................................................. 36 Auto mode ...................................... 17, 33 Auto off.............................................. 12, 95 Auto with red-eye reduction .......
Copying images.................................... 81 Creative Slider ........................................ 33 Crop.............................................................. 59 Cross process o.................................. 27 Current settings ................................... 86 D Date and time .................................. 9, 88 Date format........................................ 9, 88 Date stamp............................................... 92 Daylight..................................
Memory card.............................. 117, 137 Memory card slot .................................... 6 Monitor.......................................... 2, 3, 118 Monitor settings .................................. 90 Movie menu .................................. 64, 83 Movie options ........................................ 83 Movie playback ............................ 18, 63 Movie recording .......................... 18, 60 Movie VR....................................................
Slide show ................................................ 79 Slow sync .................................................. 36 Small picture ........................................... 58 Smart portrait menu................. 64, 76 Smart portrait mode .......................... 29 Smile timer............................................... 30 Snow z..................................................... 20 Soft D........................................................ 27 Sound settings.........................
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