Nikon COOLPIXS3300RED manual

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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Steps for Shooting and P layback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Se tup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3300 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the info rmation in “For Your Safety” ( A vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After readin g, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to e nhance your en[...]

iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera righ t away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playb ack” ( A 13 ). To learn about the parts of the camera and b asic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation” ( A 1). Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to fi[...]

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vi Introduction For Y o u r S af e t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety inst ructions wh ere all those who use the pr oduct will read th em. The consequences that could result from failure t o observe [...]

vii For Your Safety Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is un[...]

viii For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not u se with trav el converter s or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or wit h DC- to-AC inverters. Failur e to observe this precaution could damage the[...]

ix Introduction Notices Notices for Custom ers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THES E INSTRUCTIO NS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW T HESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration f or the power outlet if needed[...]

x Notices Introduction Notice for customers in the State o f California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the St ate of California to cause bir th defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Nikon Inc. , 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-420[...]

xi Introduction T able of Cont ents Introduction ......... ............ ............ ............ ............. ............ ............ ............ ............ ......... ... ............ ........ ii Read This First ............................. ................................. ................................. ................. ...............[...]

xii Table of Contents Introduction Changing A (Auto) Mode Sett ings ......................... .................. ................... .................. ................... .... 36 Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode ......................... ................... .................. ................... .... 37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)[...]

xiii Table of Contents Introduction General Camera Setup.......... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ . ......... 85 The Setup Menu ...................................... ................................. ........................... ............... ................. 86 Reference S[...]

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1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation This chapter describes the parts of the ca mera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera ...... ............. .......... ............. ............. .....2 The Camera Body ................. ................ ............... ..............[...]

2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 9 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release button....... ............. 4, 5, 28 2 Zoom control............. .................. ......... 4, 5, 27 f : Wide-angle........................... .......... 4, 27 g : Telephoto ...[...]

3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 8 9 6 7 5 4 2 1 3 10 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 1 Charge lamp ............... .................. ...17, E 63 Flash lamp.................... .................. .................. . 53 2 b ( e movie-record) button..... 4, 5, 78 3 A (shooting mode) button .................. .................. ..[...]

4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main f unction A Shooting mode button Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting mode sele ction screen). 24 Zoom control Zooms in and out; rotate to g ( i ) to zoom in, and ro tate to f ( h ) to zoom out. 27 Multi select or See ?[...]

5 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Camera Controls Used in Playba ck Mode Control Name Main f unction A Playback button • Changes the playback mode (displays the playback mode selection screen). • When the camera is off, pr ess and hold this button to turn the cam era on in playback mode. 70 21 Zoom control • When d[...]

6 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation The Monitor The information that is dis played in the monitor during shooting an d playback changes depending on the camera’s sett in gs and state of use. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed w h en the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear af[...]

7 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operat ion Playba ck Mo de 1 m 0 s 1 m 0 s 999/ 999 999/ 999 1 m 0 s 1 m 0 s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999. J P G 9999. J P G 999/ 999 999/ 999 15/05/2012 12:00 15/05/2012 12:00 7 15 16 17 19 18 5 6 8 9 b a 1 2 4 3 10 12 11 13 14 20 1 Date of recording ............... ....................... ... 22 2 T[...]

8 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. While using shooting mode , press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using[...]

9 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Using the Multi Selector Operate by pressing the multi selector up ( H ), dow n ( I ), left ( J ), or right ( K ), or pressing the k button. Shooting Mode Playback Mode * When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified, th is button switc hes the camera to fu ll-frame displa[...]

10 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Using Menus (the d Button) If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mo de i s displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. C If Tabs are not Displayed If you press the d button and the screen t[...]

11 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Switching Between Tabs Selecting Items C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages The scroll bar is displayed when all of the menu item s do not fit on one screen. Attaching the Came ra Strap Image mode White balance Continuous Shooting menu ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autof[...]

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13 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ..... ................... ............... ................ ............... .............. 14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ......... .................. ................ .................. ................ .... 16 Preparatio[...]

14 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Basic Steps for Shoo ting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Insert the Batter y 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19. • Use the battery to pus h the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ) and fully insert the batt[...]

15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and op en the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the ar row ( 1 ) to partially ej ect the battery. Pull[...]

16 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. • If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter fir mly until it is securely held in place. Once the t wo are connected, attempting to forcibly remove[...]

17 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Understanding the Charge Lamp B Note About Charging AC Adapter Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page vii and the section, “Charging AC Adapter” ( F 5) before use. C Charging Using Comput er or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPI[...]

18 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the ca mera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. B Inse[...]

19 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and op en the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partially eject the card. Pull the memory card straight o[...]

20 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camer a On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the fir st time after purchase, see “Set ting Display Language , Date and Time” ( A 22). • The lens extends and the monito r turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number [...]

21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera O n and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will li ght, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the moni tor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power sw itch. When the camera is turned off, bot[...]

22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Setting Display Lang uage, 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 language and p ress the k button. 2 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. 3 Press J or K to [...]

23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 6 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. • When the settings are applie d, the lens extends and the monitor display exit s to shooting mode. Daylight Saving Time If d ay li g ht sa v in g ti me i s i n e f fe c t, pr e ss H to enable the daylight saving time function w[...]

24 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting mode selectio n menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Se lect A Auto mode . 3 Press the k button. ?[...]

25 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Features That Are Available in E ach Shooting Mode • The multi selector H ( m ), I ( p ), J ( n ), and K ( o ) can be used to set the corresponding features. See “Feat ures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 52) for more informat ion. [...]

26 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Step 3 Fr ame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep fingers and other objects away fro m the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminat or, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall ”) orientation, turn the camera so that the bu ilt-in flash is above the lens. 2 Fr[...]

27 Step 3 Frame a Picture Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. • Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. • Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. • The zoom position is set at t[...]

28 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Step 4 Fo cus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. • When you press the shut ter-release button halfway, the camera se ts focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture val ue). Focus and exposure remain locked while the sh[...]

29 Step 4 Focus and Shoot Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures re maining or th e indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved . Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cove r or[...]

30 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera enters playba ck mo de, and the last image captured is displayed in full- frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press H or J to view the previou s image. • Press I or K to view the next image [...]

31 Step 5 Play Back Images Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Changing How Images Are Displa yed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f ( h ) and g ( i ) ( A 4). Playback Zo om • You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f ( h )/ g ( i ). Images can be zoomed up t[...]

32 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Unw anted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi s elector 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 im[...]

33 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To undo the selection, press I to remove y . • Rotate the zoom control ( A 2) to g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playback or [...]

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35 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will lear n how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to ta[...]

36 Shooting Features Shooting Features A (A uto) Mode A (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and it allows you to customize a variety of settings to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture ( A 37). • You can change how the camera selects th e area of the fram e to focus on by pressing the d button, selectin[...]

37 A (Auto) Mode Shooting Features Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, the followi ng options can b e changed. On the A (A uto) mode s hooting screen M d button Option Description A Image mode Allows you to sel ect the combination of image size and image quality us ed when saving images. The default setting is P 4 6 0 8× 345 6[...]

38 A (Auto) Mode Shooting Features C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled ( A 62). Color opti ons Allows you to change th e color tone s of images at the time of shoo ting. The available settings are Standard color (default setting), Vivid colo r , Black-and-white , Sepia , and C[...]

39 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Camera settings are automatically opti mized for the sele cted subject type. Scene modes shown as below are available. * The icon for the last scene mode select ed is displayed. Th e default setting is x (Scene auto selector). C Displaying a Description of Each Scene M ode (Help Display) C[...]

40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Scene Mode and Features O : Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicate d with O . Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu ( A 86) when using a tripod to stab ilize the camera during shooting. x Scene auto selector The camera simplifie s shooting by automati cally selec[...]

41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that fr eeze the action in a single shot and rec ord motion in a series of still image s. • The camera focuses at the center o f the frame. • To take images continuou sly, hold down the shutter-relea se button. Up to 6 images are ca pture[...]

42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features O : Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicate d with O . Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu ( A 86) when using a tripod to stab ilize the camera during shooting. z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses at the center o f the frame. h [...]

43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features k Close-up Photograph flowers, inse cts and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode ( A 56) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The active focus area ca n be moved by pressing the k button and then press ing the multi [...]

44 Scene Mod e (Shootin g Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features O : U se of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with O . Set Vibration reduct ion to Off in the setup menu ( A 86) when us ing a tripod to stabiliz e the camera during shooting. l Muse um Use indoors where flash photog raphy is prohibit ed (for example, in m useums an d art [...]

45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features U Panorama assist Takes a series of ima ges that you c an join together into a panorama on a comput er. • Select the direction in whic h to a dd images to the pa norama by pressing the multi selector H , I , J , or K and then press the k button. • After taking the f irst image, tak e t[...]

46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features O Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portraits o f pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focu ses on the face and automatically r eleases the shutter (pet portrait aut o release). • On the scr een displayed whe n O Pet portrait is selected for scene[...]

47 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying E ffects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. * The icon of the last effect selected is displaye d. The default setting is D (soft). The following six effects are available. • The camera focuses on the area at the center of the frame. • When Selective color is selec[...]

48 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the multi selector ( A 52): Flash mode ( A 53), self-timer ( A 55), macro mode ( A 56), and exposure compensation ( A 57). • Features that can be set by pressi ng the d button: Image mode, whi ch is [...]

49 Shooting Features Smar t P or trait Mode ( Capturi ng Images of Smiling F aces) When human smiles are detected, the camera automatically release s the shutter without you having to press the shutter-re lease button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. 1 Frame a picture and wait for th[...]

50 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Ima ges of Smiling Faces) Shooting Features B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditi ons, the camera may be unabl e to detect faces or smiles. • See “Notes About Face Detection Function” ( A 65) for more information. C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode Wh[...]

51 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smili ng Faces) Shooting Features Changing Smart Portrait Mode Se ttings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ( A 52): Flash mode ( A 53), self-timer ( A 55), and exposure compensation ( A 57). • See “Sma rt Portra it Menu Options” ( A 51) for more information about functions that c[...]

52 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The following shooting functions can be set by pressing t he multi selector H ( m ), I ( p ), J ( n ), or K ( o ) when shooting. Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode The functions that can be set vary de pending on the shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Defa ult S[...]

53 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Flash (Flash Modes) The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H ( m flash mode). 2 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the desired flash mode and press t he k button. • See “Available Flash Modes” ( A 54) for m[...]

54 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes C The Flash Mode Setting • The default flash mode setting varies with shooting m ode. See “Default Settings” ( A 58) and “Functions Availabl e fo r Each Shooting Mode” ( A 52) for more information. • Some flash settings cann ot be used with othe[...]

55 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the pic ture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of [...]

56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on obj ects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.) fr om the front of the lens. Th is feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of fl owers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p macro mode). [...]

57 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o exposure compensation). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compen[...]

58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Default Settings The default settings for each function in each s hootin g mode a re desc ribed be low. • See the next page for informat ion about the default settings in the scene modes. 1 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On . 2 Can be set when Smile timer is set to [...]

59 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below. 1 U ( Auto ) or W ( Off ) can be selected. When U ( Auto ) is selected , the camera automaticall y selects th e flash mode appro priate for the scene it ha s been select ed. 2 Cannot be modified. 3 Cannot[...]

60 Shooting Features Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination o f image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner i n which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The hi[...]

61 Changing the Image Size (Image Mo de) Shooting Features C Image Mode • Change made to this setting applies to all shootin g mod es. • There are functions with which this setting canno t be enabl ed. See “Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simul taneously” ( A 62) for more in formation . C Numb er of Ex posures Re main ing The following tab[...]

62 Shooting Features F unctions That C annot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Setting Description Flash mode Continuous ( A 37) When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 1 6 is selected, flash is disa bled. Self-time r AF area mode ( A 38) When Subject tracking is selected, self -[...]

63 Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simul taneously Shooting Features B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot b e used with som e settings an d shooting modes ( E 58). • When digital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses a t the center of the frame. Blink warning Continuous ( A 37) When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 1 6 is selected[...]

64 Shooting Features Fa c e D e t e c t i o n When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as sh own below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face , the double border (focus area) is displa yed arou nd the face that is focused on, and single borders around the ot h[...]

65 Face Detection Shooting Features B Notes About Face Detection Function • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, in cluding the direction in which the faces are looking. The cam era may be unable to detect faces in the following situation s: - When faces are partially hi dden by su nglasses or otherwise obstruct[...]

66 Shooting Features Skin Sof tening In the shooting modes as shown below, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, an d processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector , Portrait ( A 40) or Night portrait ( A 41) scene mode • Smart portrait mode Editing functions su[...]

67 Shooting Features Foc u s Lo c k Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu ( A 37) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject at the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutte[...]

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69 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certai n types of images for playback as well as some of the features availabl e wh en playing back images. 4 / 4 4/ 4 1 5/ 0 5 / 2 0 12 1 5 :3 0 15/05/2012 15:30 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0004.J P G Auto sort 4 / 4 4/ 4 1 5/ 0 5 / 2 0 12 1 5: 3 0 15/05/2012 15:30 0 00 4 . J P G 0004[...]

70 Playback Features Playback Features Selec ting Certain T ypes of Images for Play back You can change the playback mode acc ordin g to the type of images y ou want to view. Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes 1 Press the c button in full-frame or th umbnail playback mode. • The screen use d to select a playback mo de (the [...]

71 Playback Features F unctions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playba ck mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the 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 for the current playback mode i[...]

72 Playback Features Conn ecting the Camera to a T elevision, C omputer , or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movie s by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information a[...]

73 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software packag e which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the inclu ded ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Profession[...]

74 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language selec tion dialog to open the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired la nguage (the Regio n Selec tion button is not available in the European release). • Click Next [...]

75 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection : Turn t he camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera . Connect the camera to the com puter using the supplied USB Cable UC-E6. The cam[...]

76 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfe r 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ). • At default settings, al l the images on the m emory card will be copied to th e c[...]

77 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) butt on. In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 950 950 8 m 0 s 8 m 0 s 1 5 s 15 s 0010. A V I 0010. AVI 20 s 20 s 15/05/2012 15:30 15/05/2012 15:30 4 s 4 s[...]

78 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) butt on. The settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied when recording movies. • The maximum file size for a single movi e is 2 GB or th e maximum movie length fo[...]

79 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures re maining or th e indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved . Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cove r or remove th[...]

80 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Camera Tempe rature • The camera temper ature may increase s ignificantly wh en used for an extended pe riod of time for movie recordi ng, etc. or when used in places with hi gh ambient temperature. • If the camera becomes extrem ely hot while recording a movie, the camera auto[...]

81 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) The following options can be adjusted. On the shooting scr een M d button M D tab ( A 10) Option Description A Movie option s The following movie types are available: n HD 7 2 0 p ( 1 28 0 × 7 2 0 ) (default setting), m VGA (6 40 × 4 8 0 ) , a[...]

82 Recording and Playing Back Movies Movie Playback 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • Press the multi selec tor to choose the desired movie. • Movies ar e indicated by the movie optio ns icon ( A 78). 2 Press the k button. • The movie is played back. Operation during Movie Playback Playback controls are displayed at th[...]

83 Movie Playback Recording and Playing Back Movies Deleting a Movie File To delete a movie, select the de sire d movie in full-frame playback mode ( A 30) or thumbna il play back mod e ( A 31) and press the l butt on ( A 32). B Note About Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3300 cannot be played back.[...]

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85 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjust ed in the z setup menu. • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” ( A 10) for information about using the camera’s menus. • See “The Setup Menu” ( E 49) in Reference Sectio n for more information. 950 950 8 m 0 s 8 m 0 s Set up Welcome[...]

86 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup Menu The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 10) Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to se lect the ima ge displayed as the welcome screen when the c amera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLP[...]

87 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Vibration reduction Allows you to re duce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is On . • When using a tr ipod to stabilize the camera duri ng shooting, set this feat ure to Off to preven t this feature from malfunctioning. E 56 Motion dete ction When the camer a detects camera s[...]

88 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory (only when a memory card is not inserted) or the memo ry card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data stored in the in ternal memory or on the memory card is delete d during formatting and cannot be restored. Be sure to transfe r import[...]

E 1 E Reference Sect ion Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed infor mation and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Panora ma Assist ................. ................ ............... ................ .................. ........... E 2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode ........ ................... ............... ..........[...]

E 2 Reference Sect ion Reference Section Using P anorama Assist Use a tripod for the best results. * The icon for the last scene mode select ed is displayed. Th e default setting is x (Scene auto selector). 1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction in which images will be joined and press the k button. • Panorama direction icons are displa[...]

E 3 Using Panoram a Assist Reference Sect ion 4 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 1. B Notes About Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-time r, macro mode and exposure compen sation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is tak en. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mod e setting [...]

E 4 Reference Sect ion F avorite P ictures Mode You can sort your favorite pictures into ni ne albums (this option is not available for movies). Once they are added, you can choo se to play back only favorite p ictures by selecting favorite pictures mode. • Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a particular pictu[...]

E 5 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Sect ion Viewing Imag es in an Alb um Use the multi selector to select an album and then press the k button to play back the images that have been added to the selected album. • The following operations are a vailable from the album selection screen. - d button: Changes the album icon ( E 6). - l button: Delet[...]

E 6 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Sect ion Changing Icons Assigned to Albums From the album selection screen ( A 70, E 5), select an album and press the d button to change the album’s icon. • Select a color, press the k button, and select an icon and press the k button to change the icon. B Notes About Icons for Albums • Choose icons for a[...]

E 7 Reference Sect ion Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into cat ego ries, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back the images in the selected category. • The following operation is available while the category selection screen is displayed. - l b[...]

E 8 Auto Sort Mode Reference Sect ion B Notes About Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted into each category in auto sort mode. If 999 images or movies have already been sorted in to a specific category, new im ages and movies cannot be sorted into that category nor can they be displayed i n auto sort mode. Dis play imag[...]

E 9 Reference Sect ion List by Dat e Mode Select a date with the mu lti selector, and press the k button to play back images captured on the selected date. • The first image captured on the selected date is displayed. • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: You can select one o[...]

E 10 Reference Sect ion Editing Images (Still Images) Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S3300 to edit images in-camera and store them as separate files ( E 70). The editing functions de scribed below are available. B Notes About Image Editing • Images captured at an Image mode setting of l 4 6 0 8×2 5 92 ( A 60) cann ot be edited. • The COOLPI[...]

E 11 Editing Images (Still Images) Reference Sect ion C Restrictions on Image Editing When an ed ited copy is furth er modified with another editing function, che ck the following restrictions. • Copies created w ith an editing fu nction cannot be furthe r edited with the same function used to create them. • When combining the small p icture or[...]

E 12 Editing Images (Still Images) Reference Sect ion k Quick Retouch: Enha ncing Contrast and Satur ation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the degree of enhancement performed and press the k button. • The original version is displaye d on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy , pr[...]

E 13 Editing Images (Still Images) Reference Sect ion s Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose All or Skin softening and press the k bu tton. • All : Soften facial skin tones , make faces look smaller, and make eyes look larger. • Skin softening : Soften faci[...]

E 14 Editing Images (Still Images) Reference Sect ion p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the type of the effects and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , or Painting is selected, proceed to ste p 3. 2 Adjust the effect and press the k button. • When usi[...]

E 15 Editing Images (Still Images) Reference Sect ion 3 Check the results, and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To exit without s aving the copy, press J . • Copies created with the filt er effects option can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode. g Small Picture: Reducing Imag e Size 1 Press the multi s[...]

E 16 Editing Images (Still Images) Reference Sect ion a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files. 1 Enlarge the image for cropping ( A 31). 2 Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom contr ol[...]

E 17 Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a TV (Playback on a T V ) Connect the camera to a television usin g 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 ja ck and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. • Be s[...]

E 18 Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 17) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to p rint image s. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting th e camera to a printe r, use a fully cha[...]

E 19 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properl y oriented. Do not attemp t to insert plugs at an angle, and do n[...]

E 20 Connect ing the Came ra to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Printing Images One by One After properly connecting the came ra to the printer ( E 19), follow t he procedure described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the k button. • Rotate the zoom contr ol to f ( h ) to switch t[...]

E 21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is comple te. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Images After[...]

E 22 Connect ing the Came ra to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size usi ng printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butt on. Print selection Choose images (up to 99) a[...]

E 23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 5 Printing begins. • The monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is c omplete. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. C Paper Size The camera support s the following paper sizes: Default (the defa ult [...]

E 24 Reference Sect ion The Shooting Menu (for A ( Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 60) for information about Image mode . White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light sourc[...]

E 25 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighti ng or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with[...]

E 26 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector). At settings other than Single , the indicator for the curre nt setting is displayed in the monitor ( A 6). On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M Continuous Option Description U Single (default setting) One pic[...]

E 27 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 1 6 is selected, flash is disabled. F ocus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the fi rst image in each series. • The frame rate with continu ous shooting may vary d epending up[...]

E 28 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion ISO Sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the less light is 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 ca[...]

E 29 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Color Options Make colors more vivid or save images in monoc hrome. At settings other than Standard color , the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor ( A 6). Color tones in shooting display change according to the selected color option. B Note About Color Options There[...]

E 30 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion AF Area Mode Use this option to determine how the came ra selects the focus ar ea for autofocus. On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M AF area mode Option Description a Face priority (default setting) When the camera detects a human face, it focus es on that fa ce. See “Fac[...]

E 31 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in ef fect, focus will be on th e center of the screen regardless of the AF a rea mode setting. • Autofocus may not perform as expected ( A 29). • There are f unctions with which t his setting c annot be en abled. See “ Functions [...]

E 32 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode ) Reference Sect ion Using Subject Tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving su bjects. When a subject is reg istered, the ca mera automatical ly moves th e focus ar ea to track the subject. I f the camera detects a human face, it automatically registers the human face and begins tra cki ng th a[...]

E 33 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the cam era focuses. C Autofocus Mode for Movi e Recording Autofocus mode for movie re cording can be set with Autofocus mode ( E 48) in the movie m enu ( E 47). On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M Autofocus mode Option Description A Single AF (de[...]

E 34 Reference Sect ion Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 60) for information about Image mode . Skin Softening Enable skin softening. The current skin softening setting is indicate d by an icon displayed in the monitor during shooting ( A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected. The effects of sk[...]

E 35 Smart Portrait Menu Reference Sect ion Blink Proof The camera automatically releases the shu tter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subj ect’s eyes are open is saved. The current blink proof setting is indi cated by an icon when shooting ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. On the smart port[...]

E 36 Reference Sect ion The Play back Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” ( E 10) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creatin g a DPOF Print Order) When printing images stored on the me mory card using any of the following methods, the Print or der option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print [...]

E 37 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on a ll images in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter speed and aperture value information on all images in the print order. • Choose[...]

E 38 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes About Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below i s displayed i f images other th an those in the selected album, or category, or captured on the selected sh ooting date, have been marked f or printing. • Select[...]

E 39 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the pri nt or der option, shootin g date and photo information are pr inted on imag es when a DPOF-compatible ( F 17) printer which supports printing of shooting date and phot o inform ation is used. •[...]

E 40 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion 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. • To change the interval between ima ges, choose Frame intvl , select the desired inte rval time, and press the k bu[...]

E 41 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion d Protect Protect selected images fr om accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel prot ection fo r previously protected images from the image selection screen. Se e “Selecting Images” ( E 42). Note that formatting the camera’s inte r nal memory or the memory card will permanently delete [...]

E 42 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion Selecting Images The image selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following operations: • Print order> Select images ( E 36) • Protect ( E 41) • Rotate image ( E 43) • Copy> Selected images ( E 46) • Welcome screen> Select an image ( E 49) • Delete> Erase sel[...]

E 43 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion f Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which recorde d images are disp layed with playba ck. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degre es counterclockwise. Images that were recorded in portrait (“ tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either directi on. Select an i[...]

E 44 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion E Voice Memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice me mos for images. • When playing back an image with no voice memo attached, the screen changes to the recording screen. When playing back an image with a voice memo attached (indicat ed by the p icon in full-frame), the screen change s t[...]

E 45 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion Deleting Voice Memos In voice memo playback screen, press the l button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be delet ed. B Notes About Voice Memos • When an image with a voice me mo attached is d eleted, both the imag e and its voice me mo are del[...]

E 46 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion h Copy (Copy Between In ternal Memory and Memory C ard) Copy images between the intern al memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi se lector to select 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 : Cop y imag[...]

E 47 Reference Sect ion The Movie Menu Movie Options Select the desired movie option to r ecord. A larger image size improves the image quality and increases the file si ze. * When recording in th e internal memo ry, the default setting is m VGA (6 40 × 4 8 0 ) . • The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second for all options. • See pag[...]

E 48 The Movie Menu Reference Sect ion Autofocus Mode Select the autofocus method used when recording movies. Wind Noise Reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movie s. When the wind noise reduction setting is en abled, the current setting is displaye d during shooting ( A 6). Whe n Off is selected, an icon for the current se[...]

E 49 Reference Sect ion The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab M Welcome scree n Option Description None (defa ult setting ) The camera ente rs shooting or pl ayback mode without displaying the welcome scr een. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome s[...]

E 50 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d in the monitor changes according to the region currently selec ted. Press t[...]

E 51 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion 3 Press K . • The time zone selectio n screen is displayed. 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. • Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the day li ght saving time function and automatically ad vance the time by one hour. The W icon will be displayed at t[...]

E 52 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion C Time Zones The camera support s 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 +/– Location UTC +/– Lo cation –11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin –10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara –9 Alaska, Anch[...]

E 53 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Monitor Settings Set the op tions below . Photo Info Select whether or not the photo info rmation is displayed in the monitor. See “The Monitor” ( A 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. Press the d button M z tab M Monitor settings Option Description Photo info Choose information disp[...]

E 54 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Framing grid+auto in fo Movie frame+auto info The current settings o r operational guides are displayed, as in Auto info . Shooting mode Playback mode 950 950 8 m 0 s 8 m 0 s In addition to information shown with Auto inf o , a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not dis[...]

E 55 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The shooting date 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 ( E 39). The current print date setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting ( A 6). When Of[...]

E 56 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Vibration Reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reducti on effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camer a shake, which commonly occurs when shoo ting with zoom applied or at sl ow shut ter sp eeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recordin[...]

E 57 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject mo vement and camera shake when shooting still images. The current motion detection setti ng can be confirmed in the camera monitor with sh ootin g ( A 6). The motion detection icon turns gre en when the camera detects camera shake and i[...]

E 58 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination , w hich assis ts autofocu s operation w hen the subject is poorly lit. Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. B Notes About Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is used , the camera focuses at the ce nter of the fram e regardle ss of the AF ar ea mode set[...]

E 59 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Note About Sound Settings In Pet portra it scene mode, button and sh u tter sounds are disabl ed. Auto Off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will ent[...]

E 60 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this option to format the in ternal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be re stor ed. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal[...]

E 61 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Language Choose one of 29 languages for disp lay of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Adjust settings necessary for conn ecti on to a televisi on. Select from NTSC and PAL . Press the d button M z tab M Language Czech Russian Danish Romanian German Finnish (default setting) Swedish Spanish Vietnames e Gree[...]

E 62 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Charge by Computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera i s charged when the camera is connected to a compu ter via USB cable. B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the PictBridge st[...]

E 63 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion C Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status wh en the camera is connected to a compute r. Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. When the charge lamp changes from slow fl ashing (gree n) to off whil e the power-on lamp is lit, charging is c[...]

E 64 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Blink Warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection ( A 64) in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority ( E 30) is selected for AF area mode option). • Scene auto selector ( A 40), Portrait ( A 40), o r Night portrait ( [...]

E 65 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Operating the Blink Warning Screen When t he Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the ope rations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Option Use Description Enlarge the detect[...]

E 66 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Eye-Fi Upload B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if si gnal strength is insuffici ent even if Enable is se lected. • Select Disable where wireles s devices are prohib ited. • Refer to the inst ruction manual of your Ey e-Fi card for more information. In the ev ent of malfu[...]

E 67 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be res tored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Shooting Menu Scene Mode Special Effec ts Mode Press the d button M z tab M Reset all Option Default value Flash mode ( A 53) Auto Self-time r ( A 55) Off Macro mode ( A 56) Off Exposur[...]

E 68 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Smart Portrait Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Skin softening ( E 34) Normal Smile timer ( E 34) On Blink proof ( E 35) Off Option Default value Movie option s ( E 47) When using a memory card : n HD 720p (1280×720) When using the inte rnal memory: m VGA (640×480) Autofocus mo de ( E 48) Sing[...]

E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 70) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images stored in the internal memory or on the memory card ( A 32) before selecting Reset all . • The following m[...]

E 70 Reference Sect ion Image/Sound File and F older Names Images, movies or voice memos are assigned file name s as follows. • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “ P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for i mages captured in Panorama assis t scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; E [...]

E 71 Reference Sect ion Optional Acc essories 1 Included with the came ra at the time of purchase ( ➝ A ii). 2 When using in other countries, use a plug ada pter (available comme rcially) as necessary. For more information about plug ada pters, consult your travel agency. Rechargea ble battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 1 Charging AC Ada[...]

E 72 Reference Sect ion Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other war nings 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. E 50 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 14, 16 Battery temperat ure high Battery temp[...]

E 73 Error Messages Reference Sect ion Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not be en formatted for us e in COOLPIX S3300. Formatting dele tes all data store d on the memory card. If you need to keep copies of any ima ges, make sure to select No and save the copies to a co mputer or othe r medium before formatting the memory c[...]

E 74 Error Messages Reference Sect ion Memory contai ns no images. 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 images saved in the ca mera’s internal memory to the m emory card, p ress the d button to select Cop y in the playback menu. 19 E[...]

E 75 Error Messages Reference Sect ion * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guid ance and informa tion. Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer . Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to re sume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper No paper is loaded in printer. Load the speci[...]

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F 1 Technical Notes and Inde x Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance .................. F 2 Memory Cards ................ ............... ................... ............... ................ ............... ................ F 5 Cleaning ........ ................ ............... ................ ............... ...........[...]

F 2 Technical Notes and Inde x Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Lif e and P er formance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” ( A vi) when using or storing the device. The Camera B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if im mersed i[...]

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F 3 Technical Notes and Inde x B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely high pr ecision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or d efective. Hence w hile these displays may contain pixels that are a lw a ys l i t ( [...]

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F 4 Technical Notes and Inde x The Battery • Check the battery level before usin g the camera and replace or charge the battery if neces sary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possi ble, carry a fu lly charged spa re batte[...]

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F 5 Technical Notes and Inde x Charging AC Adapter • Th e C ha rg in g A C A d ap te r E H- 69 P i s f or us e o nl y w it h c om pa t ib le de vi ce s. Do no t u se wi th an ot h er make or model of device. • The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other coun[...]

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F 6 Technical Notes and Inde x Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batter y if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera[...]

F 7 Technical Notes and Inde x T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cau se/Solution A Battery inserted into t he camera cannot be charge d. • Confirm all connectio[...]

Troubleshooting F 8 Technical Notes and Inde x Monitor is blank. • The camera is off. • Battery is exhaus ted. • Standby mode for saving power. Press the power switch, shutte r-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 a re connecte[...]

Troubleshooting F 9 Technical Notes and Inde x Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare inst ances, unusual char acters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most ca ses, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the ca mera off, remove and reinsert the batter y, then turn the camera o[...]

Troubleshooting F 10 Technical Notes and Inde x Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear may occur when ex tremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Continuo us set to Multi-shot 1 6 and when recording movies, avoiding bright obje cts, such as the sun, reflecti ons of the sun, and electric [...]

Trouble shooti ng F 11 Technical Not es and Index Images a ppear s meared . Lens is dirty . Clean lens. F 6 Colors are unnatura l. Wh ite balan ce does not matc h light sourc e. 37, 43, E 24 Rand oml y spac ed b rig ht pixels (“n oise”) appe ar in image. Shutter s peed is t oo slo w or ISO s ensitivity is high as th e subject is dark. No ise ca[...]

Troub lesho oting F 12 Technical Not es and Index Playba ck Colo red circles or l ight streaks app ear in the monitor or images. When shooting with backlighting or wh en a very stron g light source (s uch as sunlig ht) is in the fram e, colored circ les or light strea ks (ghosting) may occur. Change th e position of the lig ht source , or f rame th[...]

Troubleshooting F 13 Technical Notes and Inde x The recorded imag es are not displayed in auto sort mode. • The desired image was sorted into a category other than the category currently displayed. • Images recor ded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3300 and images copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Image[...]

F 14 Technical Notes and In dex Specific ations Nikon COOLPIX S3300 Digital Camera Type Compact digita l camera Effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1 / 2.3 -in. type CCD; total pixel s: approx. 16.44 million Lens 6× optical zoom, NIK KOR lens Focal length 4.6–27.6mm (angle of view equi valent to that of 26–156 mm lens in 35mm [135] form[...]

Specifications F 15 Technical Notes and Inde x ISO sensitivity (Stan dard output sensitivity) • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain fr om ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, ce nter-weighted (digit al zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Expos[...]

Specifications F 16 Technical Notes and Inde x • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 o p erated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Associ ation (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Mea sured at 23 (±[...]

Specifications F 17 Technical Notes and Inde x Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibil ity among different makes of camer a. • DPOF : Digital Print Order For mat is an industry-wide standard t hat allows images to be printed from prin t orders s[...]

F 18 Technical Notes and Inde x Index Symbols A Auto mode 20, 24, 36 C Scene mode 39 D Special effects mode 47 F Smart portrait mode 49 c Playback mode 30, 70 h Favorite pictures mode 70, E4 F Auto sort 70, E7 C List by date 70, E9 z Setup menu 86 g (Telephoto) 2, 27 f (Wide-angle) 2, 27 i Playback zoom 2, 31 h Thumbnail playba ck 2, 31 j Help 2, 3[...]

Index F 19 Technical Notes and Inde x Compression ratio 60 Connector cover 3 Continuous 37, E26 Copying pictures 71 , E46 Crop 31, E16 Cross screen 71, E14 Cyanotype 38, E29 D Date and time 22, E50 Date for mat 22, E50 Daylight E24 Daylight saving time 23, 86, E51 Delete 3 2, 83, E45 Digital zoo m 27, 87, E58 Direct pr int 72, E18 D-Lightin g 71, E[...]

Index F 20 Technical Notes and Inde x Language 88, 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 3, 18 Miniature effect 71, E14 Monitor 3, 6, F 6 Monitor settings 86, E 53 Motion detection 87, E57 Movie length 78, 80 Movie menu 81, E47 Movie options 81[...]

Index F 21 Technical Notes and Inde x Shooting menu 37, E24 Shooting mode 8, 24 Shutter sound 87, E59 Shutter speed 28 Shutter-rel ease button 2, 4, 5, 28 Single 37, E26 Single AF 38, 81, E33, E48 Skin softening 51, 66, E3 4 Slide show 71, E40 Slow sync 54 Small picture 71, E15 Smart portrait menu 51, E34 Smart portrait mode 49 Smile timer 51, E34 [...]

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