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Shoot, View, and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1—Ready the camera Getting ready First Steps 16 Camera setup First Steps Camera Setup 16 59 STEP 2—Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Tutorial: Taking Pictures 23 Creative photography (scene mode) Getting Creative 36 Custom shots and movies Taking Pictures: The Details 41 …while shooting… Review and Deletion 31 …after shooting… Basic Playback 68 STEP 3—Play them back… …and delete unwanted pictures… …immediately Keep o
Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, installing software, and transferring pictures to your computer.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................. For Your Safety ............................................................................................... Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ...............................
Taking Pictures: The Details ............................................................................ Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. , , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode ................................... Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom .....
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Introduction Overview 2–3 Before You Begin Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 4–8 Menu Guide This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. 9–14 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction—Overview Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 3500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX 3500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 3500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.
6 Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 B C 7 8 16 9 15 14 13 D 12 11 10 13 Tripod socket A Mode selector ......................... 6 14 / button .... 33–34, 43, 68, 70 B Monitor ................................... 6 15 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28 C Multi selector .......................... 8 16 Non-slip grip D / button ......................
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 A The Mode Selector mode The mode selector selects the operating mode and turns the camera on and off. Choose to take still pictures and movies ( 42), (playback mode) to play them back ( 68). Slide the mode selector to OFF when you have finished using the camera. Playback mode B The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting.
The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. 1 2 3 2048 NORMAL 9 8 4 5 6 0012/0015 1 Current folder ....................... 69 2 File number and type ............. 69 3 Battery level indicator* ........... 24 4 Transfer icon .............. 33, 34, 69 5 Print-order icon ..................... 78 6 Protect icon ........................... 80 7 7 Current frame number/ total number of frames ...
C The Multi Selector Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 68), and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off. ON OFF Self-timer on/off ( 45) Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu.
Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Mode Menu Description In (auto) and scene modes, the SHOOT10, ING menu is used to set image quality and size, 49– and to adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, 53 or high-contrast subjects. SHOOTING SET-UP PLAY BACK (manual) mode gives you full control over camera settings. In addition to the settings avail- 11, able in auto and scene modes, the manual- 49– mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced 58 shooting options.
The Shooting Menu SHOOTING MENU Introduction—Menu Guide MENU OFF SELECT IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET EXP.+/– MENU OFF 10 SELECT SET SET / Scene Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the SHOOTING menu. In (auto) and scene modes, this menu contains three basic shooting options. IMAGE QUALITY Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size.
The Shooting Menu SHOOTING MENU MENU OFF SELECT IMAGE QUALITY FINE NORMAL BASIC MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET WHITE BALANCE MENU OFF SELECT SET EXP.+/– MENU OFF SELECT SET CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 MENU OFF SELECT SET BEST SHOT SELECTOR On Off MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SHARPENING Auto High Norma l Low Of f MENU OFF SELECT SET SET IMAGE QUALITY FINE Choose FINE for printing and enlargNORMAL ing, BASIC to reduce file size.
The Setup Menu Introduction—Menu Guide SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SELECT SET CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted ! No Format MENU OFF SELECT SET DATE MENU OFF SELECT SET AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET USB Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off PTP Language Mass St
The Playback Menu SELECT MENU OFF Delete Delete all or selected pictures.
Introduction—Menu Guide The Scene Menu ( and Modes) Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve “scene” modes for common compositions. When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu, camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one-by-one. Mode Portrait Description Use for portraits. 37 Party/Indoor Use to capture background details or the effects 37 of candlelight and other indoor lighting.
Tutorial First Steps 16–22 Getting Started Taking Pictures 23–30 Review and Deletion This chapter is divided into the following four sections: First Steps This section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time. Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 3500. 31–35 Getting Creative 36–40 Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures while setting up your next shot.
First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the steps shown below. Tutorial—First Steps STEP 1 Attach the Camera Strap 16 STEP 2 Insert the Battery and Memory Card 16–18 STEP 3 Choose a Language 19–20 STEP 4 Set the Time and Date 21–22 Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged, attach the strap as shown and wear it around your neck while using or carrying the camera.
Turn the camera off Before inserting or removing the battery or memory card, be sure the mode selector is in the “OFF” position. 2.3 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Slide the cover latch in the direction of the icon (A1) until the red dot is visible (A2), indicating that the cover is unlatched. Slide the cover out (B) and flip it open (C).
2.5 Tutorial—First Steps Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery chamber/memory card slot cover (A, B) and slide the latch in the direction of the icon until the red dot is hidden, indicating that the cover is latched (C). To prevent the battery or memory card being dislodged during operation, be sure that the cover is securely latched. A B C Removing the Battery EN- EL 2 The battery can be removed without affecting pictures on the memory card.
Step 3—Choose a Language 3.1 3.2 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF Slide mode selector to 3.3 3.4 SHOOTING MENU MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab 3.5 SELECT SET SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( 3.
3.7 3.8 Tutorial—First Steps LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Display options 3.9 SELECT SET Return to SET-UP menu. If you have yet to set the time and date, proceed to Step 4.6 on the following page to set the time and date.
Step 4—Set the Time and Date 4.1 4.2 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF Slide mode selector to 4.3 SELECT 4.4 SET Highlight page tab 4.5 SELECT SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( 4.
4.7 4.8 DATE Tutorial—First Steps MENU OFF SELECT SET Display DATE menu 4.9 SELECT MENU OFF 4.10 SET SELECT SET Choose order in which year, month, and day will be displayed SELECT SET Highlight Y M D 4.12 DATE MENU OFF SET DATE MENU OFF Edit selected item. Repeat steps 4.8– 4.9 until all items have been set. 4.
Taking Pictures The Basics STEP 1 Ready the Camera STEP 2 Choose STEP 3 Adjust Settings (Optional) STEP 4 Frame the Picture 26–27 STEP 5 Focus and Shoot 28–29 STEP 6 Put the Camera Away Mode 23–24 25 26 30 Step 1—Ready the Camera 1.1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Rotate the lens as shown. 1.2 Slide the mode selector to When you slide the mode selector from OFF to , the flash-ready lamp under the monitor will light and the monitor will display a welcome message.
1.3 Tutorial—Taking Pictures Check indicators in the monitor Before shooting, check the battery level (A) and number of exposures remaining (B). A 2048 NORMAL B 15 Battery Level (A) The battery level is displayed as follows: Display NO ICON WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Meaning Camera status Battery fully charged Camera functions normally. Low battery Recharge or replace battery without delay. Battery exhausted No pictures can be taken until battery has been recharged or replaced.
Step 2—Choose Mode 2.2 2048 NORMAL 15 Press multi selector down to display shooting-mode menu* 2.3 2048 NORMAL 15 2048 NORMAL 15 Select (selected option is highlighted in green) Press multi selector to right to exit menu (if no operation is performed for about two seconds, menu will close and original setting will be restored). Current shooting mode is shown by icon at top left corner of monitor.
Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) Tutorial—Taking Pictures The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more information, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column. Setting Default Description Flash mode Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Self timer Off Image quality Self-timer off. 43 45–46 Pictures compressed for balance between NORMAL quality and file size that is ideal for snapshots.
Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. 4.3 Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background. Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in 2048 NORMAL 15 When the camera is zoomed all the way in, holding the button down for about two seconds extends the zoom range digitally (digital zoom; 47). The zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.
Step 5—Focus and Shoot Tutorial—Taking Pictures 5.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. The camera will focus on the subject closest to the camera, and lock focus at this distance while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus indicator and flash-ready lamp.
5.2 Tutorial—Taking Pictures Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. After each shot, the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor before being recorded to the memory card. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can delete the picture instantly by pressing the ( ) button. If you need more time to study the picture, you can pause the display for up to ten seconds by pressing the ( ) button.
Step 6—Put the Camera Away Tutorial—Taking Pictures 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off to save battery power. 6.2 Return the lens section to the closed position To protect the lens, return the lens section to its housing in the camera body.
Review and Deletion Quick Review mode. Press the butTo use quick review, the camera must be in ton once to display the most recent picture at the top left corner of the monitor, twice to display pictures full screen. Pressing the button a third time returns you to mode. 1 14 2048 NORMAL Mode 2048 NORMAL 14 Quick Review Pictures are displayed in the top left corner of the monitor, allowing you to view the results of previous attempts while setting up your next shot.
Quick Review Tutorial—Review and Deletion The following operations can be performed in quick review: 1 2048 NORMAL To Press 14 Description View other pictures Press the multi selector up to view pictures recorded before the current photo, down to view pictures recorded after the current photo. View current picture full screen Enter full-screen review (see below) with the current picture displayed full screen.
Press View multiple pictures ( Delete current picture Description Press the ( ) button to display up to ) nine pictures at a time as small thumbnail previews (see following page). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select.
Thumbnail Review Tutorial—Review and Deletion Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description Highlight pictures Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. Change number of pictures displayed With four thumbnails displayed, press the button once to view nine thumbnail images.
Playback Mode ( 67) 35 Tutorial—Review and Deletion This section describes quick review, which allows you to view pictures without leaving mode. To learn about additional playback options available in (playback) mode, see “Playing Pictures Back” ( 67).
Getting Creative Scene Selection Tutorial—Getting Creative Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of “scene” modes for common compositions, such as portraits, landscapes, and close-ups, which require special combinations of settings that apply to any scene of the same type. When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu, camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected composition, sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one-by-one.
The following pages describe when to use each scene mode. Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth. • Flash mode set to (auto with red-eye reduction); other modes can be selected ( 43). • Degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount of light available.
Night Portrait Tutorial—Getting Creative Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery. • Flash mode fixed at (auto with red-eye reduction; 43). Camera Shake: ✯ Beach/Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlight expanses of water. • Flash mode set to AUTO; other modes can be selected ( 43).
Sunset Camera Shake: ✯ Night Landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AF●) is not displayed. • Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Camera Shake: ✯✯ Museum Flash turns off ( ) automatically. 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.
Close Up Tutorial—Getting Creative Camera is set to focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6˝) from the lens, making it possible to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. • Flash mode set to AUTO; other modes can be selected ( 43). • Camera automatically selects middle zoom position for a minimum focus distance of 4 cm/1.6˝ (measured from lens). Minimum focus distance will increase if camera is zoomed in or out.
Beyond Point-andShoot Taking Pictures 42–48 The Details Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 49–58 In “Tutorial: Taking Pictures,” you learned the basic mode. order of operations for taking pictures in This chapter details the options available for taking pictures in all shooting modes.
Beyond Point-and-Shoot Camera Controls , , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot mode, you have a choice of four basic shooting modes (for In information on choosing a shooting mode, see “Tutorial: Taking Pictures”; 23): Auto Auto produces good results in a wide range of situations. Use for snapshots or when you want control over image quality ( 51), image size ( 52), and exposure compensation ( 53) while leaving the camera in charge of other settings.
AUTO Flash Photography: The Button Mode AUTO Auto Auto with red-eye reduction How it works When to use it Flash fires when Best choice in most circumstances. lighting is poor. Pre-flash fires before main flash. This causes subjects’ pupils to contract before photo is taken, minimizing “red-eye” effect caused by flash reflecting from retina. Use for portraits (works best when subjects are well within range of flash and looking at pre-flash).
The flash mode can be selected with the Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot 1 button: 2 AUTO 2048 NORMAL AUTO 15 Press button to display flash-mode menu 2048 NORMAL 15 Press multi selector up or down until desired mode is highlighted 3 Press multi selector to right to exit menu (flash-mode menu will also close if no operation is performed for about two seconds). Current flash mode is shown by icon at bottom of monitor.
ON OFF Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode To use the self-timer: the camera 1 Position Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface. the self-timer on 2 Turn The self-timer setting is controlled with the multi selector. 2.1 2.2 ON OFF 2048 NORMAL ON OFF 15 15 Press multi selector up or down to highlight ON Press multi selector up to display self-timer menu 2.
the picture 3 Compose Adjust camera settings and frame the picture. Remember that the camera the timer 4 Start Press the shutter-release button all the way down to lock focus and activate the timer. Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken Full press 2048 NORMAL 15 II I II II The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will start to blink when the shutter-release button is pressed, and continue to blink until one second before the photo is taken.
Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons. Indicator in monitor displays amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in Optical zoom is not available in movie mode, although digital zoom can be used to magnify the subject up to about 3 ×. Digital Zoom At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the seconds triggers digital zoom.
Keep or Delete: Picture Review Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot After each shot, the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor until being recorded to the memory card. The following operations can be performed while the picture is displayed: To Delete picture Press Description A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings The -Mode Menu In mode, changes to some settings are made with the help of a SHOOTING menu that appears when the MENU button is pressed.
The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend on the shooting mode selected. No menu is available in movie mode. Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings SHOOTING MENU MENU OFF SELECT Option IMAGE QUALITY 51 IMAGE SIZE 52 EXP. +/– 53 SET Shooting menu , scene) ( SHOOTING MENU Option IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT Shooting menu ( mode) SET 51 IMAGE SIZE 52 WHITE BALANCE 54–55 EXP.
16-MB memory card 32-MB memory card 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 FINE 10 16 24 37 86 20 NORMAL 19 31 BASIC 37 59 47 69 144 39 86 121 229 75 32 49 75 172 62 94 138 287 117 172 242 457 *Figures are approximate. File size of JPEG images depends on scene recorded, producing wide variations in number of images that can be stored.
Image Size Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand. IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET Option Size (pixels) Description 2048 2,048 × 1,536 Suited to print sizes of up to A4 (roughly 10˝ × 8˝). 1600 1,600 × 1,200 Suited to print sizes ranging from large photo album through to A5 (roughly 8˝ × 6˝).
Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/– The Exp. +/– (exposure compensation) menu allows you to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. EXP.+/– SELECT SET At values other than ±0, exposure compensation is shown in the monitor. 2048 NORMAL +0.
Keeping Colors True: White Balance Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. At settings other than Auto, the current white balance setting is shown in the monitor.
WHITE BALANCE PRESET Cancel Measure MENU OFF SELECT SET Option Description Cancel Recalls the most recent setting for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value. Measure To measure a new value for white balance, place a white object, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown above.
Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings The options in the “continuous” menu are used to take pictures in a continuous sequence. This can be useful when, for example, you are trying to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, or photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably. With the Multi-Shot 16 option, you can record movement in a single picture consisting of sixteen consecutive frames.
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) BEST SHOT SELECTOR On Off MENU OFF SELECT SET BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Option Description On Camera takes photos as long as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest photo (the image with the highest level of detail) saved to the memory card.
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings The camera automatically emphasizes the borders between light and dark areas of each picture, making the image seem sharper. The effects are too subtle to be seen in the camera monitor, but are visible when the picture is viewed on a computer monitor or printed. mode gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed (in and scene modes, the camera adjusts sharpening according to the subject).
Camera Setup The SET-UP Menu This chapter details the options available in the SETUP menu, where you can adjust basic camera settings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and restoring settings to their default values.
Camera Setup The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup. The SET-UP menu is accessed from the SHOOTING menu for , , or scene mode (no menu is available in movie mode).
7 8 MENU OFF SELECT SET Display options 9 SELECT MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight option (to return to previous menu, press multi selector to left) To exit the menu and return to shooting mode, press the MENU button.
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness Camera Setup This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the right of the display up or down. BRIGHTNESS MENU OFF SELECT SET Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format The memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment.
Setting the Time and Date: Date This option is used to set the camera to the current date and time. For more information, see “Tutorial: First Steps” ( 21). DATE SELECT SET Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera will enter sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds (or three minutes when menus are displayed).
Choosing a Language: Language Camera Setup This option is used to choose the language in which camera menus and messages are displayed. For more information, see “Tutorial: First Steps” ( 19). LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET Choosing a USB Protocol: USB Before pictures can be copied to a computer via direct USB connection ( 82), you will need to select a USB transfer protocol that matches that used by your computer’s operating system.
Do not select PTP when connecting the COOLPIX 3500 to a computer running one of the above operating systems (there is no need to change the USB setting when using the camera for the first time, as Mass Storage is selected at shipment). If you have already changed the USB setting to PTP, be sure to select Mass Storage before connecting the camera to your computer.
Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only) Camera Setup Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values. This option is only available in the SET-UP menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes. RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values No Reset MENU OFF Option No Reset SET SELECT Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore settings to default values. Choosing Reset restores the settings listed below to their default values.
Playing Pictures Back Playback Mode Basic Playback 68–74 The Playback Menu 75–82 This section details the operations that can be performed when the mode selector is set to . It is divided into the following two sections: Basic Playback This section covers playback operations that can be performed using the buttons on the back of the camera and the multi selector. The Playback Menu Read this section for a description of the operations that can be performed in the playback menu.
Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback When the mode selector is set to , the camera enters playback mode with the most recent picture displayed in the monitor. 2048 NORMAL 1/0011 The following operations can be performed in playback mode: To Press Description Press the multi selector up to view pictures recorded before the current photo, down to view pictures recorded after the current photo.
Press Description Zoom photo in ( Press the ( ) button for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 71). Select current picture for transfer to a computer ( ) ) Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a icon. Turn this marking on or off to select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date ( 82). Create small SMALL If the current picture is a photograph, pressing the copy of PIC.
Thumbnail Review Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Highlight pictures Description Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. Change number of pictures displayed ( ( Delete highlighted picture butWith four thumbnails displayed, press the ton once to view nine thumbnail images.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom X2.0 SCROLL To ZOOM Press Description ( Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 6.0 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in upper left corner of monitor. Zoom photo in View other areas of image Cancel zoom ) Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of the image not visible in the monitor. Press to cancel zoom.
Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback Pressing the SMALL PIC. ( ) button in full-frame or thumbnail playback creates a small copy of the current picture. Copies are 320 × 240 pixels in size and have an image quality of BASIC, making them ideal for distribution by email or for use in web pages.
When displayed in full-frame playback and full-screen review, copies will occupy roughly one-quarter of the monitor and are surrounded by a gray frame. In thumbnail playback and review, copies are indicated by a gray border. Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom ( 71); pressing the ( ) button when a copy is displayed has no effect. Restrictions on Small Picture The small picture function described in this section can not be used in quick review. Copies can not be created from movies.
Movie Playback Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback Movies are indicated by a icon. In full-frame playback, movies can be viewed using the button. Movies can not be played back when thumbnails are displayed. START To Press 9/0019 Description Start playback When movie ends, final frame is displayed for one second, followed by a still image of the first frame. Pause/resume playback Pressing the button while playback is in progress pauses display. To resume playback, press the button again.
The Playback Menu Managing Pictures To view the playback menu: 1 2 DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF Select SET SELECT Press MENU button to display playback menu The playback menu contains the following options: DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF SELECT Option SET Delete 76–77 Print Set 78–79 Protect 80 Auto Transfer 81 CF Card Format 62 Brightness 62 Memory Card Format/Brightness The CF Car
Deleting Pictures: Delete The Delete menu contains the following options: Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu Option DELETE Description Selected Images All Images Delete selected photoSelected Images graphs and movies. All Images MENU OFF Delete all pictures.
5 DELETE SELECT MENU OFF SET Deleting All Photographs and Movies To delete all pictures on the memory card: 1 2 DELETE ERASE ALL IMAGES Erasing All Images ( Exclude ) Selected Images All Images No Yes MENU OFF SELECT Highlight All Images SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Confirmation dialog displayed.
Ordering Prints: Print Set Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu Selecting Print Set from the playback menu disPRINT SET plays the menu shown at right. Using the Print set option, you can specify the pictures to be Print set Delete print set printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print SET SELECT MENU OFF Order Format (DPOF).
3 PRINT 4 SET QUICK DONE PRINT SET Done Info Date MENU OFF SELECT SET Press to complete operation and display menu of print options. To highlight option, press multi selector up or down. • To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected photographs, highlight Info and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. • To print date of recording on all selected photographs, highlight Date and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item.
Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion. PROTECT SELECT 1 2 PROTECT SELECT SET QUICK DONE Highlight picture 3 DONE SET QUICK DONE PROTECT SELECT SET QUICK DONE Press multi selector up or down to select picture. Selected pictures are marked by icon. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.
Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer AUTO TRANSFER All ON All OFF MENU OFF Option SELECT SET Description All ON Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer. All OFF Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card. Transferring More than 999 Pictures No more than 999 pictures can be transferred at one time using the ( ) button ( 82). To copy more pictures, use Nikon View. See the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for details.
Selecting Pictures for Transfer Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu Pictures selected for transfer to a computer are marked with a icon. You can turn transfer marking for selected pictures on or off by pressing the ( ) button while the pictures are displayed in playback mode ( 69, 70) or in full-screen or thumbnail review ( 33, 34).
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing your camera, a list of optional accessories available for the COOLPIX 3500, information on where to get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications.
Caring for the Camera and Battery Technical Notes To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, and connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. Body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.
Storage Technical Notes When the camera is not in use, turn the camera off and return the lens section to its housing in the camera body. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Additional EN-EL2 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative AC adapter EH-60/EH-60S AC adapter kit* Carrying case CS-E2500 soft case CompactFlash™ memory EC-AD1 PC-card adapter card adapters Monitor (LCD) hood HL-E2500 LCD hood *EH-60S available only in USA. Memory Cards Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable.
Web Resources Technical Notes At the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment: For Product Information and Tips • For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ For Contact Information Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at: http://www.nikon-image.
Problem • Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a dark- 87 er location or use HL-E2500 LCD hood (available separately). • Monitor is dirty. 85 • Monitor brightness requires adjustment. 62 • Camera is in playback mode. • Battery is exhausted. • Message “Please turn the lens to the shooting position” appears in monitor: lens is blocked by camera body. Rotate lens section until message is no longer displayed.
Problem Technical Notes Photos are blurred Possible cause • Camera shook during shot. Blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by: – Using the flash 43 – Using the Best-Shot Selector (BSS) 57 – Using the self-timer 45 – Using a tripod — • Shutter speed too slow. Use the flash. 43 Randomly-spaced • Noise reduction, which helps reduce noise at 38, bright pixels slow shutter speeds, is available in the follow- 39 ing scenes: Night Portrait and Night Land(“noise”) appear in image scape.
Problem • Picture has been overwritten or renamed by a — computer or other make of camera. • Picture is displayed in full-screen review. Small Pressing pictures can only be created in playback mode. button when picture • Picture is a movie. Small pictures can only be is displayed full created from photos. screen does not • Picture is already a small picture. create small picture • There is not enough free space on the memory card for a small picture. 72 72 73 73 Can not zoom in on • Picture is a movie.
Error Messages Technical Notes The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) Problem Clock calendar not Set clock calendar to cur- 21– set. rent date and time. 22 WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED AF● (● flashes red) Solution Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and re- 16– 18 place battery. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same Camera cannot focus. 28 distance, then recompose photograph.
Display Problem Solution Camera in mode: • Reduce image quality or Insufficient memory size. to record pictures at • Delete photographs. current settings. • Insert new memory card. 51, 52 76 16 Error occurs when you try to transfer OUT OF MEMORY images to computer: Disconnect camera, delete Not enough space unwanted photographs 76 on memory card to and try again. record information needed for transfer. IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES • Memory card has • Reformat memory card.
Display Problem Solution If error appears in computer monitor, click OK to exit Nikon View. Turn camera 16– off, reconnect cable or re- 18 place memory card, then turn camera on. COMMUNICATIONS Protocol selected in ERROR USB menu does not match that used by computer operating system, causing error when ( ) button is pressed to transfer pictures. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable, then change USB selection in camera setup menu and 64 reconnect camera.
Specifications E3500 digital camera Effective pixels 3.2 million CCD 1 Technical Notes Type /2.7˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 3.34 million Image size (pixels) • 2048 × 1536 (2048) • 1600 × 1200 (1600) • 1280 × 960 (1280) • 1024 × 768 (1024) • 640 × 480 (640) 3 × Zoom Nikkor Lens Focal length F = 5.6 – 16.8 mm (35-mm [135] camera format equivalent: 37 – 111 mm) f/-number f/2.7 – f/4.8 Construction Seven elements in six groups Digital zoom 4.
Storage Technical Notes Media Type I CompactFlash™ (CF) cards File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File formats Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant Movies: QuickTime Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix metering Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range W: 1.9 – 16.9 EV T: 3.5 – 18.
Power sources * EH-60S available only in USA. Battery life (EN-EL2) Approximately 80 minutes with fully-charged battery (measured at room temperature [20 °C/68 °F] under standard Nikon test conditions: zoom adjusted with each shot, flash used in approximately one third of photographs, image size set to 2048, image quality set to NORMAL) Dimensions (W × H × D) 114 × 59.5 × 31.5 mm (4.5˝ × 2.3˝ × 1.2˝) Weight Approximately 175 g (6.
Index Symbols Index 2048, 1600, 1280, 1024, 640, 52 (shooting) mode, 6 (playback) mode, 6 button, 4, 33, 34, 68, 70 button, 4, 33, 69, 71 button, 5, 43 button, 5, 33, 34, 68, 70 button, 5, 33, 34, 69, 70, 82 . See shooting mode; movies , See self timer , 6, 24 , 6, 22 , 6, 37, 44 , , , , , , , , , , , , 37– 40 AUTO, , , , 43 , 6, 53 A, , , , , , , 54 , , , 56 , , , , , 58 , , , 78, 80, 81 A . See shooting mode, auto Accessories. See optional accessories AF●.
M N Night Landscape, 39 Night Portrait, 38 Nikon View, i, 82 Noise, 38, 44 Noise reduction, 38 NORMAL, 51 Number of exposures remaining, 6, 24 O On/off. See mode selector Optional accessories, 87 P Party/Indoor, 37 Photo information, 7, 33, 69 Picture Transfer Protocol. See USB. Playback, 68. See also quick review full frame, 68 movie, 74 thumbnail, 70 zoom, 71 PLAY BACK menu, 75 Portrait, 37 Print Set, 78–79 Protect, 80 PTP. See USB. Q Quality.
W Index W. See zoom, indicator . See zoom, buttons Web resources, 88 White balance, 54 preset, 55 Wide angle.
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