Nikon Coolpix S3000 User Manual

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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Pictures
Movie Recording and Playback
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Basic Camera Setup
Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes and Index
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read 
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. 
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of 
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an 
unusual smell coming from the 
camera or Charging AC adapter, 
unplug the Charging AC adapter and 
remove the battery immediately, 
taking care to avoid burns. Continued 
operation could result in injury. After 
removing or disconnecting the power 
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for 
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the 
camera or Charging AC adapter could 
result in injury. 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 not use the camera or 
Charging AC adapter in the 
presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in 
the presence of flammable gas, as this 
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with 
care
Never place the strap around the neck 
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to 
prevent infants from putting the 
battery or other small parts into their 
mouths.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon 
product, to prevent possible injury.
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when 
handling the battery
The battery may leak 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 unplugged.
•Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 
EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the 
battery inserted into the camera by 
connecting the Charging AC Adapter 
EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).
•When inserting the battery, do not 
attempt to insert it upside down or 
backwards.
•Do not short or disassemble the 
battery or attempt to remove or 
break the battery insulation or 
casing.
•Do not expose the battery to flame 
or to excessive heat.
•Do not immerse in or expose to 
water.
•Return the battery to the battery 
case for transportation. Do not 
transport or store with metal objects 
such as necklaces or hairpins.
•The battery is prone to leakage 
when fully discharged. To avoid 
damage to the product, be sure to 
remove the battery when no charge 
remains.
•Discontinue use immediately should 
you notice any change in the 
battery, such as discoloration or 
deformation.•If liquid from the damaged battery 
comes in contact with clothing or 
skin, rinse immediately with plenty 
of water.
Observe the following 
precautions when handling 
the Charging AC Adapter
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this 
precaution could result in fire or 
electric shock.
•Dust on or near the metal parts of 
the plug should be removed with a 
dry cloth. Continued use could 
result in fire.
•Do not handle the plug or go near 
the Charging AC Adapter during 
lightning storms. Failure to observe 
this precaution could result in 
electric shock.
•Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug 
or bend the USB cable, place it 
under heavy objects, or expose it to 
heat or flames. Should the insulation 
be damaged and the wires become 
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for 
inspection. Failure to observe these 
precautions could result in fire or 
electric shock.
•Do not handle the plug or Charging 
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure 
to observe this precaution could 
result in electric shock.
•Do not use with travel converters or 
adapters designed to convert from 
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe 
this precaution could damage the 
product or cause overheating or fire.
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input 
and output jacks, use only the cables 
provided or sold by Nikon for the 
purpose, to maintain compliance with 
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with 
care
Be careful that your fingers or other 
objects are not pinched by the lens 
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this 
device should not be played back on 
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could 
cause hearing loss or damage the 
equipment.
Observe caution when using 
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s 
eyes could cause temporary visual 
impairment. Particular care should be 
observed if photographing infants, 
when the flash should be no less than 
one meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.Do not operate the flash with 
the flash window touching a 
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution 
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid 
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should 
be taken to avoid injury caused by 
broken glass and to prevent liquid 
crystal from the monitor touching the 
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when 
using inside an airplane or the 
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the 
airplane during take off or landing. 
Follow the instructions of the hospital 
when using while in a hospital. The 
electromagnetic waves given out by 
this camera may disrupt the electronic 
systems of the airplane or the 
instruments of the hospital.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) Radio 
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna.
•Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an 
outlet on a circuit different from that 
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/television 
technician for help.CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be 
notified that any changes or 
modifications made to this device that 
are not expressly approved by 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 may 
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of 
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of 
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will 
expose you to lead, a chemical known 
to the State of California to cause birth 
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road 
Melville, New York 11747-3064 
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies 
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that 
this product is to be 
collected separately.
The following apply only to 
users in European countries:
•This product is designated for 
separate collection at an 
appropriate collection point. Do not 
dispose of as household waste.
•For more information, contact the 
retailer or the local authorities in 
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery 
indicates that the battery is 
to be collected separately. 
The following apply only to 
users in European countries:
•All batteries, whether marked with 
this symbol or not, are designated 
for separate collection at an 
appropriate collection point. Do not 
dispose of as household waste.
•For more information, contact the 
retailer or the local authorities in 
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... ii
WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1
Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8
The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................8
The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8
The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9
The d Button.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Switching Between Tabs................................................................................................................................. 10
Help Displays .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................ 11
Attaching the Camera Strap ......................................................................................................................... 11
First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12
Removing the Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14
Turning On and Off the Camera................................................................................................................. 17
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................18
Inserting Memory Cards .................................................................................................................... 20
Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................... 20
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ............................................................................................... 23
Step 2 Frame a Picture ....................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Zoom.................................................................................................................................................... 25
Step 3 Focus and Shoot ..................................................................................................................... 26
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures .................................................................................28
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) .................................................................................................. 28
Deleting Pictures .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Using the Flash...................................................................................................................................... 30
Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................................................... 30
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................32
Macro Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .....................................................................34
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Table of Contents
More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 35
Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................................35
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ................................................... 36
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) ..................................................................................... 37
B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)........................................................................................................... 39
C Continuous ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
E ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................. 42
F Color Options .................................................................................................................................................. 43
G AF Area Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 44
I Autofocus Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 48
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ........................................................ 49
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) ...................................................................................50
Selecting a Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................. 50
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera
(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................ 51
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) ..................................................................... 53
Shooting for a Panorama ................................................................................................................................ 60
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ......................................................................... 62
Smart Portrait Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 64
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) ......................................................65
Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu ........................................................................................................ 67
More on Playback .............................................................................................................................. 68
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode ....................................................................................68
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................69
Calendar Display................................................................................................................................................... 71
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .......................................................................................... 72
Selecting a Playback Mode ...............................................................................................................73
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) ................................................................. 74
Adding Pictures to Albums ........................................................................................................................... 74
Viewing Pictures in an Album...................................................................................................................... 75
Removing Pictures from Albums ............................................................................................................... 76
Using Favorite Pictures Mode ...................................................................................................................... 77
Favorite Pictures Menu .................................................................................................................................... 77
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums...................................................................................................... 78
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..............................................................................................80
Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode .................................................................................................. 80
Using Auto Sort Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Auto Sort Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 82
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) ....................................................................................... 83
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode ................................................................................................... 83
Using List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................................. 84
List by Date Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 85
Playback Option: Playback Menu ................................................................................................... 86
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