Nikon CoolPix 3500 Operation & User’s Manual

A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1—Ready the camera Getting ready First Steps 16 Camera setup First Steps Camera Setup 16 59 STEP 2—Take pictures Tutorial: Taking Pictures Snapshots (auto mode) 23 Getting Creative Creative photography (scene mode) 36 Taking Pictures: The Details Custom shots and movies 41 STEP 3—Play them back… Review and Deletion …while shooting… 31 Basic Playback …after shooting… 68 STEP ...

includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, in- stalling software, and transferring pictures to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography ...

read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: WARNINGS Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you noti ...

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and al- low the battery to cool. • Discontinue ...

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CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res- pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a sc ...

Product Documentation .................................................................................. i For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii Notices ........................................................................................................... iv Introduction: Before You Begin ................................................................... ...

41 Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. 42 , , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... 42 Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. 43 Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode ............... ...

COOLPIX 3500 4–8 This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. Menu Guide Refer to this section for instructions on ...

Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 3500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX 3500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Ni ...

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Getting to Know the COOLPIX 3500 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 3500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, ref ...

B 6 C 14 12 11 15 8 9 10 13 7 D 16 13 Tripod socket 14 / button .... 33–34, 43, 68, 70 15 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28 16 Non-slip grip A Mode selector ......................... 6 B Monitor................................... 6 C Multi selector .......................... 8 D / button ...................... 8 ...

How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays A The Mode Selector The mode selector selects the operating mode and turns the camera on and off. Choose to take still pictures and movies ( 42), (playback mode) to play them back ( 68). Slide the mode selector to OFF when you have finished using the camera. B The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In mode, the monitor show ...

2048 15 NORMAL The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. Controlling the Monitor To hide camera settings or photo info, press the multi selector to the left. Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again. Indicators hidden Indicators displayed 1 Current folder ..... ...

C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through cam- era menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 68), and to control the dis- play of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off. ON ON OFF OFF Self-timer on/off ( 45) Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down to hi ...

Changes to some camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. The options available depend on the operat- ing mode and, in mode, on the shooting mode selected ( 42). No menu is available in movie mode ( 42, 90). 13, 61– 62, 75– 82 The PLAY BACK menu contains options for managing the pictures stored on the memory card by, for example, deleting selected ...

ing, BASIC to reduce file size. EXP. +/– Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects. EXP.+/– MENU SELECT SET OFF 51 53 Choose from settings between –2.0 and +2.0 EV FINE NORMAL BASIC IMAGE QUALITY MENU SELECT SET OFF The Shooting Menu / Scene Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the SHOOTING ...