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    DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual En
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    registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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    where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX S3200 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (with battery case) Charging AC Adapter EH-69P* USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 ViewNX 2 Installer CD • Warranty Reference Manual CD * A plug adapter is included only
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    that should be read before using the camera. A/E/ These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: F "Reference Section", F: "Technical Notes and Index." • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase
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    Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera
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    any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or
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    . Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do
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    . • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (included) or the Charge by computer function. The Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately) is also
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    not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera
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    INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug Class B digital device, Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables
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    REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: x • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection
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    Shooting and Playback 13 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery...14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 18 Internal Memory and Memory Cards ...19 Approved Memory Cards ...19 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...20 Turning the Camera On and Off...21 Setting Display Language
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    70 Available Playback Modes...70 Switching Between Playback Modes ...70 Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu 71 Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer 72 Using ViewNX 2 ...73 Installing ViewNX 2...73 Transferring Images to the Computer 75 Viewing Images
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    Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes...E13 p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects E14 g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size E15 a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy E16 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV E17 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E18 Connecting the
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    E70 Optional Accessories ...E71 Error Messages ...E72 Technical Notes and Index...F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera ...F2 The Battery...F4 Charging AC Adapter...F5 Memory Cards ...F5 Cleaning ...F6 Storage ...F6 Troubleshooting...F7 Specifications ...F14 Supported Standards
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    and Basic Operation This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera 2 The Camera Body ...2 Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode 4 Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode 5 The Monitor ...6 Basic Operations 8 Switching Between
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    and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 56 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 9 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release button 4, 5, 28 Zoom control 4, 5, 27 f: Wide-angle 4, 27 2 g: Telephoto 4, 27 h: Thumbnail playback 5, 31 i: Playback zoom 5, 31 j: Help
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    11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 Charge lamp 17, E63 Flash USB/audio/video output connector 16, 72, E17, E19 11 Tripod socket F15 12 Speaker 82, E44 13 Connector cover 16, 72, E17, E19 14 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 15 15 Battery chamber 14 16 Memory card slot 18 17 Battery
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    and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main function Shooting mode Changes the shooting mode (displays button the shooting mode selection screen). A 24 Zoom control
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    playback mode selection screen). • When the camera is off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • When displaying images or zoomed image display to full-frame display. • Adds or removes favorite pictures. • Plays back movies. Menu button Displays or hides the menu.
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    when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor 81, E47 15 Movie length 78 16 Image mode 60 17 Number of exposures remaining (still images 20 18 Internal memory indicator 20 6 19 Aperture value
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    of frames 30 b Movie length 82 11 Internal memory indicator 30 12 Movie playback guide 82 13 Add to album guide E4 14 Volume indicator 82, E44 15 D-Lighting icon 71, E12 16 Quick retouch icon 71, E12 17 Filter effects icon 71, E14 18 Small picture icon 71, E15 19 Glamour retouch icon 71
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    The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. ) button. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 8m 0s 950 4/ 4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Auto mode Play Shooting mode
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    timer) menu (A55) Display o (exposure compensation) guide (A57) Auto Apply selection Display p (macro mode E4, E5), or play back movies (A82)* 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 Select next image or move image is magnified, this button switches the camera to full-frame display. Menu Screen Move
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    is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 8m 0s 950 4/ 4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus
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    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Attaching the Camera Strap 11
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    12
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    Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 18 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 20 Setting Display Language, Date and Time (First Use Only 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 24 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...26 Step 4 Focus
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    the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Charge the battery before first use or when it is running low. See page 16 for
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    it at an angle. B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. B Note About the Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section "The
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    angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs. Charge lamp Electrical outlet Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback USB Cable UC-E6 (included) • The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging. • About 2 hours and 30 minutes are required to
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    AC Adapter" (F5) before use. C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S3200 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A72, E62). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately; E71
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    clicks into place. B Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation. Memory card slot 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Basic Steps for
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    42 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera's internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card. 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
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    B N Battery exhausted. Description Battery level is high. Battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery. The camera cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery. Number of Exposures Remaining The number of images that can be captured is displayed. • If a memory card is not
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    the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The lens will another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically Camera enters standby mode Camera turns off • The time allowed to elapse before the camera
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    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired the settings: Select the minute field and press the k button or K. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2012 00 00 Edit 22
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    Battery • The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera's main battery. • The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera use the ViewNX 2 software (A73) to print the shooting date on images that were captured without
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    selector H or I to choose a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Select A Auto mode. Multi selector 3 Press the k button. • The camera enters A (auto) mode. • See "The Monitor" (A6) for more information about the shooting screen. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the
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    selector K. Select the desired effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button. F Smart portrait A49 When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (Smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to make
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    12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by a double border, and the others by a single border. 8m 0s • When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or 950 framing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area
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    Frame a Picture Using the Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital (A60) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When
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    0 F 3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value • When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once be recorded to the memory card or internal memory. • If you press the shutter-release button with too much force, the camera may shake, causing
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    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. B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may
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    c (playback) button. • The camera enters playback mode, and the last To play back images that are saved in the internal memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in the current frame number/total for images captured with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A37), or Subject tracking (A38). • The
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    and g (i) (A4). Playback Zoom 15/05/2012 15:30 g 0004.JPG (i) Basic Steps for - frame f (h) Image is zoomed in Display area guide • You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A37), or Subject tracking (A38). If the camera detected multiple faces when the
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    Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image: Delete the image currently displayed. • Erase selected images: Select multiple
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    button to apply the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more operations. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, you can select
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    Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features that are available settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to take. 8m 0s Smart portrait 950 Smart portrait Image mode Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof
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    shot you want to capture (A37). 8m 0s 950 On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A24-25) • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and setting AF area mode. The default setting is
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    settings of Single, Continuous, BSS (A44), or Multi-shot 16. The default setting is Single (i.e., only one image is captured take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera
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    available settings are Standard color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype. Allows you to select how the camera determines the focus area for autofocus, from Face priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or Subject tracking. When Single AF (default setting
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    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject landscape k Close-up (A42) (A43) u Food (A43) l Museum (A44) m Fireworks show n Black and white (A44) copy (A44) o Backlighting (A44) U Panorama assist O Pet portrait (A45) (A46
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    composition of the picture. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A64). • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A24) or select the desired scene mode manually (A39). • Digital zoom is
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    hear the sound of the camera focusing. • During continuous shooting, focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting
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    focuses at the center of the frame. h Sunset O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. i Dusk/dawn O Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • When the
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    Use when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A56) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H and I. The selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the
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    (Best Shot Selector)). m Fireworks show O Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • The camera is pressed halfway. n Black and white copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in print. • The camera focuses at the center of
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    direction in which to add images to the panorama by pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K and then press the k button. • After taking the first image, take the additional shots needed while checking how each image will connect to the next. To finish shooting, press the k button. • Transfer the
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    or cats or may cause the camera to display borders around faces other than those of dogs or cats. • Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when: - Five bursts have been taken. - Internal memory or the memory card is full. To continue taking pictures with Pet portrait auto release
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    white and gives it sharp contrast. Gives the entire image a bright tone. Gives the entire image a dark tone. Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. • The camera focuses on the area at the center of the frame. • When Selective color is selected, press the multi
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    Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the multi selector (A52): Flash mode (A53), self-timer (A55), macro mode (A56), and exposure compensation (A57). • Features that can be set by pressing the
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    faces. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait (A24-25) 1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release button. • When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the
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    Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces enabled and the camera detects a face, and it flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released. C Releasing the Shutter Manually Pictures can also be
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    the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The self-timer cannot be used with this feature. E34 When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved. Flash cannot be used when On
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    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), or K (o) when shooting. m (flash mode) n (self-timer) p (macro mode) o (exposure compensation) Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode The functions
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    for a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (E53). 3 Frame the subject and take a picture. 8m 0s • The flash lamp indicates will not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while the flash is charging. Shooting Features C Effective Range
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    . V Auto with red-eye reduction Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the "red-eye camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. C Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). If the camera cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
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    seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is
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    Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode
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    compensation guide take a picture. • To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, change the value to 0.0 and press the k button. Shooting Features C Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera
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    to Off. 3 The setting cannot be changed. Macro (A56) Off Off Off3 Exposure compensation (A57) 0.0 0.0 0.0 The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off (except the self-timer setting). Shooting Features 58
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    02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1 U (Auto) or W (Off) can be selected. When U (Auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected. 2 Cannot be modified. 3 Cannot be modified. Fixed to the fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 4 Slow sync
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    Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the Image is approximately 1:8. l 4608×2592 Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. * The total
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    (A62) for more information. C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG
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    . When the digital zoom is in effect, focus area is fixed at Center. When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, electronic vibration reduction is disabled. When a setting other than Auto is selected, electronic vibration reduction is disabled. When taking a picture using Subject tracking
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    Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available. When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom is disabled. Shooting Features B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used with some settings and shooting modes (E58). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at
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    portrait (A41) in scene mode (A39) Number of faces that can be detected Up to 12 Focus area (double border) The face closest to the camera Smart portrait mode (A49) Up to 3 The face closest to the center of the frame • When using A (auto) mode, if you press the shutter-release
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    cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green (A29). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center. Try refocusing on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera , BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A37, E26), or
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    conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than faces may be modified. If the desired results are not produced, switch the camera to other shooting mode or set Skin softening to Off in smart portrait mode, and shoot again. • The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when
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    center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green. • Focus and down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. 4 Press
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    certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 Auto sort 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Auto sort Quick retouch D-Lighting Glamour retouch Filter effects Print order Slide show Protect Playback Features
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    as portraits, landscapes, and movies. You can play back images in a specific category only. C List by date E9 Only images captured on the an album, a category or a shooting date and press the k button. • For h Favorite Pictures Mode, see E4. • For F Auto Sort Mode, see E7. • For C List by Date
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    menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu camera's built-in microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo can E44 also be played back and deleted. Copy files between memory card and internal memory.
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    damage the camera or memory card. Printing images without using a computer E18 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 included USB Cable UC-E6
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    Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. /Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the
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    - Begin download. • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK. The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer
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    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. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via
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    "Options" title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are
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    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 8m 0s 950 15s In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 15/05/2012 15:30 0010. AVI 20s 4s 77
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    there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A80). • When no memory card is inserted (when recording in the internal memory), Movie options (E47) is set to m VGA (640×480) by default. n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected. 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in
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    is 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. B Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or
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    h 45 min All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary depending on the make of memory card. 1 n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected when saving movies to the camera's internal memory. 2 The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum recording time for a single
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    Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be recorded by selecting n HD 720p (1280×720). • When recording in the internal memory, the default setting is m VGA sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. If you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded
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    are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control. The operations described below are available. 15/05/2012 15:30 0010. AVI 20s Pausing Recording and Playing Back Movies 4s Volume indicator During playback To Rewind Advance Pause End Use Description
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    desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback mode (A31) and press the l button (A32). B Note About Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3200 cannot be played back. 83 Recording and Playing Back Movies
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    84
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    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu detection AF assist • See "Using Menus (the d Button)" (A10) for information about using the camera's menus. • See "The Setup Menu" (E49) in Reference Section for more information. General
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    when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to use an image captured with the camera as the +auto info, a grid is displayed when shooting to help you frame the shot. The default setting is Auto info. You can also change the image review setting
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    case the r indicator is not displayed. When set to Auto, the AF-assist illuminator (A2) lights up when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera maximum optical zoom position triggers digital zoom feature (A27). The default setting is On. Allows you to turn various camera sounds on and off.
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    Setup Menu Option Format memory/ Format card Language Video mode Charge by computer Blink warning Eye-Fi upload Reset all Firmware version Description Allows you to format the internal memory (only when a memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data
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    the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E18 Menu The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode E24 Smart Portrait Menu E34 The Playback Menu E36 The Movie Menu ...E47 The Setup Menu...E49 Additional Information Image/Sound File and Folder Names E70 Optional Accessories E71 Error Messages ...E72
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    Assist Use a tripod for the best results. On the shooting screen and the direction is fixed when k is pressed. The icon changes to the white fixed direction I icon. • the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
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    for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate more information on using Panorama Maker 6, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 6. C More Information
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    Albums 1 Select a favorite image in full-frame playback mode or in thumbnail playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG • In favorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums. 4/ 4 2 Press the multi selector to choose a desired album and press the k button. Favorite
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    to albums. In favorite pictures mode, the images corresponding to the file names in the specified album are played back. Deleting an image in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the image from the album, but also deletes the image file from the internal memory or memory card permanently. E5
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    Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums From the album selection memory and for every memory card used. • To change the icon for an album containing images stored in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. • The default setting for icons is the number icon (black
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    Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort mode Reference Section Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back the images in the
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    mode. If 999 images or movies have already been sorted into a specific category, new images and movies cannot be sorted into that category nor memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be displayed in auto sort mode (E46). • Images or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3200
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    . • The following operations are available while the List by date 20/05/2012 15/05/2012 10/05/2012 05/05/2012 shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: You can select one by date mode. • Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January
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    with COOLPIX S3200 may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or
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    Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be used together. Glamour retouch An editing function other than glamour retouch can be used. Small picture Crop Another editing function cannot be used. • Copies created with an editing function cannot be further edited with the same function used
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    • Copies created with the quick retouch option can be recognized by the s icon displayed during playback. Quick retouch Normal Amount 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Reference Section 4/ 4 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button
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    with the glamour retouch option can be recognized by the u icon displayed in playback mode. Glamour retouch All Select Preview Back Save 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 Reference Section B Notes About Glamour Retouch • The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the
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    p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Produce star-like rays of light that radiate Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured in macro mode
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    2012 15:30 0004. JPG Reference Section 4/ 4 g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M g Small picture (compression ratio of approximately 1:16). • The copy is displayed with a black frame. Create small picture file? Yes No C More
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    . When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image during playback, and the small picture icon C is displayed at the left of the monitor. C Cropping the Picture in its Current "Tall" Orientation Use the Rotate image option (E43) to rotate the
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    to a TV (Playback on a TV) Connect the camera to a television using the included audio/video cable to play back images on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. • Be sure
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    , turn the camera off and disconnect USB cable Reference Section B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S3200 can be
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    screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2012 B If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (E62) in the camera's setup menu to Off, then
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    ) Printing Images One by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E19), follow the procedure described below the k button. 15/05 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12- 2012 thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and
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    , press the k button. Printing 002 / 004 Cancel Current number of copies/total number of copies Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E19), follow the procedure described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press
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    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper
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    the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images One copy each of all images stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is of copies/total number of copies Reference Section C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the
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    . Digital cameras can Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Manual" for more information (E25). c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting. f Cloudy Use when taking pictures
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    reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Display shooting menu (A10, 37), use the multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. White balance Auto Preset
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    or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description U Single (default setting) One picture is taken each 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image. • Image mode is fixed at L (2560 × 1920). • Digital
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    current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A62) for more information. B Note About BSS BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS
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    needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. 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. • Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting
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    Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome. At settings other than
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    on that face. See "Face Detection" (A64) for more information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. When 8m 0s taking pictures of subjects other than 950 people, or framing a subject with which no face is detected, the AF Focus area
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    Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Option x Manual Description Select one of 99 focus areas in the y Center 8m 0s 950 s Subject tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject
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    glows red, the camera is unable to focus camera begins tracking that subject. • To deregister the subject, press the k button. • If the camera camera automatically registers the face. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture. • The camera If the camera detects more
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    focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses. Reference Section C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode
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    softening. Option Description S High When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or R Normal (default setting) more human faces (up selected. The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode
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    Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof On the smart portrait mode screen M d button M Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved. Option Description y On Enables blink warning.
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    memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F17) printer's card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera. 1 Use the multi selector to select Select images and press the k button. • In favorite pictures,
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    Date speed and aperture value information on all images in Info the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order and exit. Images selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 Reference Section E37
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    captured on the selected shooting date. Print order Save print marking for other images? Print order Save print marking for other dates? Yes No Favorite pictures mode/ auto sort mode Yes No List by date mode If the total number of marked images exceeds 99 as a result of adding the current
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    a DPOF-compatible (F17) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the included USB cable, for DPOF printing (E23). • Note that Date and Info settings are reset when the
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    The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M b Slide show Play back images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated "slide show." 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. Slide show Pause • To change
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    protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See "Selecting Images" (E42). Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E60). Protected images are recognized by the s icon (A7) in playback mode. E41
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    1 and 2 to select additional images. Back ON/OFF 3 Press the k button to finalize selection. • When Selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. Reference Section E42
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    The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded images are displayed with playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were recorded in portrait ("tall
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    The Playback Menu E Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M E Voice memo Use the camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos for images. • When playing back an image with no voice memo attached, the screen changes to the recording
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    for the current image, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S3200 is not able to record a voice memo for images captured with another make or model of digital camera. C More Information See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (E70) for more information. E45
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    an option from the copy screen and press the k button. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. Copy Camera to card Card to camera 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. • Selected images: Copy
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    HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting*) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. m VGA (640×480) Movies with an aspect ratio of Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. * When recording in the internal memory, the default setting is m VGA (640×480). • The frame rate is
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    Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. Camera focuses continuously during movie recording. Select this option when the distance between the
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    whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option None (default setting) COOLPIX Select an image Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode
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    Date format Time zone Description Set camera clock to current date and time. Date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the displayed screen. • Select a field: Press J or K (the highlight switches between D, M, D M Y 15 05 2012 15 30 Y, hour, and minute). Edit
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    choose the travel destination time zone. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. 10:30 EDT: New York Toronto Lima -05:00 Back Time zone EDT:New York Toronto, Lima 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 0 :3 0 Home time
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    The Setup Menu C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/- -11 -10 Location Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti -9 Alaska, Anchorage -8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,
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    on indicators displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 8m 0s 950 4/ 4 Auto info (default setting) Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the display will
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    mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG Framing grid+auto info 8m 0s 950 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. 4/ 4 The current settings or operational guides are displayed, as
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    and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E39). The Setup Menu 15.05.2012 Option f Date S Date and time k Off (default setting) Description Date is imprinted on the images. Date and time are
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    VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting. Option w Auto k Off (default setting) Description When taking still images, electronic vibration reduction is enabled when R (A6) is displayed in the monitor and all
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    or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations. • When the flash fires. • When Multi-shot 16 (E26) is enabled in A (auto) mode. • When ISO sensitivity (E28) is set to Fixed
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    zoom is used, the camera focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the AF area mode setting. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 (E26) in A (auto) mode. - When AF area mode (E30) is set to Subject tracking in A (auto) mode
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    error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Select On (default setting) or Off. No sound is played with shutter release when some features such as continuous shooting or BSS (Best the camera enters mode. • Camera turns off after camera enters standby mode is fixed
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    Memory and Memory Cards • Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings (E6) to the default setting (displayed as number). • Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert a memory card
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    The Setup Menu Language Press the d button M z tab M Language Choose one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Brazilian Portuguese Portuguese Russian Romanian
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    disconnect the USB cable. • It takes about 2 hours 40 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging. • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may
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    not correctly connected or the battery is faulty. Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery. • Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power. Reboot the computer. • The battery cannot be charged because the computer's specifications or settings do not support power supply to the
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    Night portrait (A41) is selected for the scene mode. Option On Off (default setting) Description When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the not function at continuous settings of Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16. E64
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    on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Option Enlarge the detected face that blinked Switch to full-frame playback Select
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    to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of malfunction, contact the card manufacturer. • The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. • The camera is not compatible with the endless memory function. When
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    The Setup Menu Reset All Press the d button M z tab M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A53) Self-timer (A55) Macro mode (A56) Exposure compensation (A57) Default
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    VR (E56) Motion detection (E57) AF assist (E58) Digital zoom (E58) Button sound (E59) Shutter sound (E59) Auto off (E59) Charge by computer (E62) Blink warning (E64) Eye-Fi upload (E66) E68 Normal On Off Default value Default value When using a memory card: n HD 720p (1280×720) When using the
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    numbering to "0001", delete all images stored in the internal memory or on the memory card (A32) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all. Shooting menu: Preset manual data (E25) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Image
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    (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (indicates other than small picture and crop (voice digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. "101P_001"; E2) and "NIKON memory or memory card is formatted (E60), or a new memory card is inserted. Reference Section E70
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    chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed. USB cable USB Cable UC-E61 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP141 1 Included with the camera at the time of
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    table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause/Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E50 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature is high
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    with COOLPIX S3200. One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the image was captured. Check the image in playback mode. Cannot edit selected image. • Select images that support editing function. • Movies cannot be edited. Time out error while recording movie. Choose memory card with
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    in the current time zone. Lens error Communications error System error Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: check paper Cause/Solution No images in the internal memory or memory card. • To play back images stored in internal memory, remove memory card from the camera. • To copy the
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    k button to resume printing.* No paper is loaded in printer. Load the specified paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* An error occurred with the ink. Check ink, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty. Replace
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    E76
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    Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 Memory Cards...F5 Cleaning ...F6 Storage ...F6 Troubleshooting F7 Specifications F14 Supported Standards F17 Index F18 F1
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    and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid
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    or always off (black), this is not take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images recorded with the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi-shot 16 Nikon-authorized service representative. F3 Technical Notes and Index
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    battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use. • When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S3200
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    AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See "Approved Memory Cards" (A19) for more information about memory cards. • Be sure to
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    prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. • For storing the battery, follow the precautions in "The Battery" (F4) in "Maximizing Camera Life and Performance." Technical
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    off if the Charging AC 16 Adapter is connected while the camera is on. • The USB cable connecting the camera to the 72, E19 computer or printer has been disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable. • The internal temperature of the camera or - the memory card is high. Leave the camera off until it
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    is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power. Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged. • The camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • The camera and TV are
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    the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at
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    Troubleshooting 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 shooting with Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 191
    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Images appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens to V (Auto with red-eye reduction). When taking pictures with V (Auto with redeye reduction) or fill reduction in Night portrait scene mode, InCamera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-
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    the picture so that the light source does not enter the frame and try again. Playback Problem Cause/Solution A • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by - File cannot be played back. computer or other make of the camera. • Movies recorded by a camera other than the 82 COOLPIX S3200
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    other than the category currently displayed. • Images recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3200 and images copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Images recorded in internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3200 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 195
    no charge remains) Battery life (EN-EL19) Still images*: Approx. 220 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 50 min (HD 720p (1280×720), the maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card
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    Specifications Weight Approx. 127 g (4.5 oz) (with battery and SD memory card) Operating environment Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 197
    -wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 198
    38, 81, E33, E48 AVI E70 B Backlighting o 44 Battery 14, 16, 23, E71 Battery chamber 3 Battery charger 17, E71 Battery latch 3, 14 Battery level 20 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3, 14, 18 Beach Z 41 Best Shot Selector 44, E26 Black and white copy n 44 Black-and-white E29 Blink proof 51, E35
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 199
    Index Firmware version 88, E69 Fisheye 71, E14 Fixed range auto E28 Flash 53 Flash lamp 53 Flash mode 53, 54 Flash off 54 Focus 28, 38, E30 Focus area 28 Focus indicator 6, 28 Focus lock 67 Folder names E70 Food u 43 Format 18, 88, E60 Format memory 88, E60 Format memory card 18, 88
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 200
    E61 Lens 2, F14 Lens cover 2 List by date menu 71, E9 List by date mode 70, E9 Low key H 47 M Macro mode 56 Memory card 18, 19 Memory card slot E47 R Rechargeable battery E71 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 14, 16, E71 Red-eye reduction 54 Remaining recording time 80 Removing favorite pictures E5 Reset
  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 201
    E48 Skin softening 51, 66, E34 Slide show 71, E40 Slow sync 54 Small picture 71, E15 Smart portrait menu 51, E34 Smart portrait mode 49 Smile timer 51, E52 Time zone and date 22, 86, E50 Tripod socket 3, F15 U USB cable 72, E19 Index USB/audio/video output connector 3, 72, E17, E19 V VGA 81, E47
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    Index F22 Technical Notes and Index
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  • Nikon COOLPIX S3200 | Reference Manual - Page 204
    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP2A01(11) 6MNA3011-01
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