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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction Table of Contents Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using Menus Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Technical Notes...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Axi), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.
  • Page 4 How to Attach the Camera Strap...

  • Page 5: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 6 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

  • Page 7: Conformity Marking

    Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 9 Do not remain in contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight...
  • Page 10 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. Do not touch the moving parts of the lens Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 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, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200...
  • Page 13 EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 14 (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX S3700 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S3700.pdf.
  • Page 15 Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................... i Read This First ..........................i Other Information............................i How to Attach the Camera Strap....................... ii Information and Precautions ....................... iii For Your Safety ......................... vi WARNINGS ..............................vi Notices ............................ix Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)....................xi Parts of the Camera ....................
  • Page 17 Playback with Panorama Assist ......................26 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......... 27 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)......29 Using Smile Timer............................. 30 Using Self-Collage............................. 31 A (Auto) Mode ........................33 Using the Creative Slider ........................33 Flash Mode ..........................
  • Page 18 Continuous Shooting ..........................70 ISO Sensitivity .............................. 71 AF Area Mode.............................. 72 Autofocus Mode............................75 The Smart Portrait Menu...................... 76 Self-Collage ..............................76 Blink Proof..............................77 The Playback Menu ........................ 78 Mark for Wi-Fi Upload ........................... 78 Slide Show..............................79 Protect................................
  • Page 19 Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device ..............................103 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer......104 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ..........106 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)........... 107 Connecting the Camera to a Printer..................
  • Page 20 xviii...

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Z (Wi-Fi) button......101 Lens Shutter-release button....12 Lens cover Zoom control........13 Built-in microphone f: Wide-angle........ 13 Power connector cover (for g: Telephoto........13 connection with optional AC h: Thumbnail playback... 51 adapter) i: Playback zoom......
  • Page 22 d (menu) button......64 Charge lamp..........7 Flash lamp..........35 Battery-chamber/ b (e movie-record) button..18 memory card slot cover ....6 A (shooting mode) button Tripod socket ........134 ........17, 20, 27, 29, 33 Speaker c (playback) button ...... 14 Monitor............3 Multi selector ........

  • Page 23: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A90)).
  • Page 24 10 10 10 10 +1.0 +1.0 29m 0s 29m 0s 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 F3.7 Focus area (target finding AF) Soft .............. 29 ............... 45, 73 White balance ........68 Focus area (manual or center) Foundation makeup......29 ............... 47, 72 Hue..............

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 2 3456 7 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 999 / 999 999 / 999 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 12 13 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 List by date icon ........52 Movie options ........

  • Page 26: Preparing For Shooting

    Preparing for Shooting Insert the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 27: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 28 Notes About the USB Cable Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. Turning the Camera On While Charging If you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera turns on in playback mode, and captured images can be played back.

  • Page 29: Turn The Camera On And Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • Page 30 Set the date and time, and press Date and time the k button. Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 31: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
  • Page 32 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 33: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom Wide-angle Telephoto lens position changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.

  • Page 34: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.

  • Page 35: Delete Images

    Delete Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion Delete method and press the k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d Erase selected images All images button.
  • Page 36 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to Erase selected images select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. To undo the selection, press I to remove Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) Back Back to switch to full-frame playback or f (h)

  • Page 37: Changing The Shooting Mode

    Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

  • Page 38: Using The Flash, Self-Timer, Etc

    Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc. When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.

  • Page 39: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.

  • Page 40: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 41: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

  • Page 42: M Fireworks Show

    u Food Macro mode (A39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. You can move the focus area.

  • Page 43: O Pet Portrait

    O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

  • Page 44: Shooting With Panorama Assist

    Shooting with Panorama Assist The use of a tripod makes it easier to frame a picture. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR (A93) to Off in the setup menu. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (Panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
  • Page 45 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 1. Notes About Panorama Assist Up to three images can be taken and combined in a panorama series. Shooting automatically ends after the third image is taken. A panorama image may not be saved if the translucent portion of an image is not properly aligned with the subject when taking the next image.

  • Page 46: Playback With Panorama Assist

    Playback with Panorama Assist Switch to playback mode (A14), display an 4 / 4 4 / 4 image captured using panorama assist in full- frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

  • Page 47: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.
  • Page 48 The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again.

  • Page 49: Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector K. Apply an effect.

  • Page 50: Using Smile Timer

    Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Glamour retouch (A29) Smile timer (A30) Self-Collage (A31) Flash mode (A35) Self-timer (A37) Smart portrait menu (A76) Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter...

  • Page 51: Using Self-Collage

    Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine 5 / 5 5 / 5 images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). 0005. JPG 0005. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press...

  • Page 52: Take A Picture

    Take a picture. When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting. The number of shots is indicated by U in the monitor. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting.

  • Page 53: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A72).
  • Page 54 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp. +/-) F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of the entire image. Use HI to adjust the level. Slider You can preview the results on the monitor.

  • Page 55: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m). Select the desired flash mode Auto (A36) and press the k button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 56: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. The flash does not fire.

  • Page 57: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A93) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Press the multi selector J (n).
  • Page 58 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 F3.7 the shutter is released. When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

  • Page 59: Macro Mode (Taking Close-Up Pictures)

    Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k Macro mode button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 60: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

    Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and Exposure compensation press the k button. To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

  • Page 61: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, Etc.)

    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A35) (A37) (A39) (A40) x (scene auto selector) C (scene) b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset)
  • Page 62 Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A35) (A37) (A39) (A40) R (special effects) F (smart portrait) – A (auto) – The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed.

  • Page 63: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or d Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A19) 8m 0s 8m 0s...

  • Page 64: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). Smart portrait mode (A29) - The amount of Skin softening effect can be adjusted. x (scene auto selector) mode (A19) Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A20) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by...

  • Page 65: Using Target Finding Af

    Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A72) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it.

  • Page 66: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g.

  • Page 67: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A72). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 68: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When Continuous is selected, Continuous (A70) the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, Blink proof (A77) the flash cannot be used.
  • Page 69 Restricted function Option Description When Subject tracking is Digital zoom AF area mode (A72) selected, digital zoom cannot be used. When Continuous is selected, Shutter sound Continuous (A70) the shutter sound is disabled. Notes About Digital Zoom Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (A94).

  • Page 70: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A14) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4 / 4 4 / 4 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 Full-frame Playback Image is zoomed in.

  • Page 71: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A14) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 2015 Fr i 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14...

  • Page 72: List By Date Mode

    List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and List by date then press the k button to play back the 2 0 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 images captured on the selected date.

  • Page 73: Editing Images (Still Images)

    Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to 10 times.

  • Page 74: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Use the multi selector HIJK to Quick effects select the desired effect and press the k button. Painting Photo Soft portrait illustration Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) Portrait Fisheye Cross screen to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 75: D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast

    D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select D-Lighting OK and press the k button. The edited version is displayed on the right. To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the k button.

  • Page 76: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

    Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.
  • Page 77 Select Yes and press the k button. Save OK? An edited copy is created. Notes About Glamour Retouch Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.

  • Page 78: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button Use the multi selector HI to Small picture select the desired copy size and press the k button.

  • Page 79: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A50). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.

  • Page 80: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Remaining movie recording time Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
  • Page 81 Area Captured in Movies The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. If Photo info in Monitor settings (A90) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording.
  • Page 82 Notes About Movie Recording Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 83: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k When button.

  • Page 84: Using Menus

    Using Menus You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. A Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.
  • Page 85 Select a menu icon Set up and press the k Time zone and date Monitor settings button. Date stamp The menu options Photo VR become selectable. AF assist Digital zoom Select a menu option and press the k Time zone and date Monitor settings button.

  • Page 86: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
  • Page 87 Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A48).

  • Page 88: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
  • Page 89 Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to White balance Auto Auto...

  • Page 90: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release (default setting) button is pressed. While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.

  • Page 91: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

  • Page 92: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
  • Page 93 Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Focus area Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the s Subject camera focuses.

  • Page 94: Using Subject Tracking

    Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject. Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button.

  • Page 95: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release (default setting) button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 96: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A66) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Set the number of shots that the camera...

  • Page 97: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the A blink was detected in the subject’s eyes are open.

  • Page 98: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A53) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Wi-Fi Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button MMark for Wi-Fi upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them.

  • Page 99: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

  • Page 100: Protect

    Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A82). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A96).

  • Page 101: Copy (Copy Between The Memory Card And Internal Memory)

    Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images.

  • Page 102: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the Protect one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Back Use the multi selector JK to Protect select an image.

  • Page 103: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Video mode setting (A97). Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A136).

  • Page 104: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the (default setting) camera and subject will remain fairly consistent during movie recording.

  • Page 105: Movie Vr

    Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR and simultaneously performs...

  • Page 106: The Wi-Fi Options Menu

    The Wi-Fi Options Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Connect to Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. smart See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function”...

  • Page 107: Operating The Text Input Keyboard

    Operating the Text Input Keyboard Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button SSID to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button.

  • Page 108: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Select a field: Press the Date and time multi selector JK. Edit the date and time: Press HI.
  • Page 109 Select w Home time zone or x Time zone Travel destination and press the Home time zone k button. Travel destination The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 Press K.

  • Page 110: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately Image review after shooting.
  • Page 111 Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 8m 0s 8m 0s 0004. JPG 0004. JPG Framing 1400 1400 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 In addition to the information Same as Auto info. grid+auto info shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures.

  • Page 112: Date Stamp

    Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function.

  • Page 113: Photo Vr

    Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Compensation for camera shake is performed using g On (default setting) lens shift VR.

  • Page 114: Af Assist

    AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 2.0 m a Auto (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and (default setting)

  • Page 115: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and Button sound three beeps when an error occurs.

  • Page 116: Format Card/Format Memory

    Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 117: Language

    Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Press the d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button Adjust settings necessary for connection to a TV.

  • Page 118: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is a Auto running (A104), the battery inserted into the camera (default setting) is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.

  • Page 119: Reset All

    Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected.

  • Page 120: Using The Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Function

    Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can capture still images using the two methods described below.

  • Page 121: Connecting The Smart Device To The Camera

    Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the Z (Wi-Fi) button on the camera. The screen shown on the right is displayed. Connect to smart device If no connection confirmation is received SSID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX from the smart device within three minutes, XXXXXX No access.
  • Page 122 Touching an NFC-compatible Smart Device to the Camera for a Wi-Fi Connection When you use an Android OS smart device that is compatible with near field communication (NFC) functions, you can establish a Wi-Fi connection and start the “Wireless Mobile Utility” by touching the NFC antenna of the smart device to the Y (N-Mark) on the camera.

  • Page 123: Preselecting Images In The Camera That You Want To Transfer To A Smart Device

    Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device You can preselect images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device. Movies cannot be preselected for transfer. Select images to transfer. You can preselect the images to transfer to a smart device in the following menus: Mark for Wi-Fi upload in the playback menu (A78)

  • Page 124: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. USB/audio/video output connector Open the connector cover. Insert the plug straight. Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
  • Page 125 A106 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of an optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. A107 Printing images without using a computer If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer.

  • Page 126: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Playback On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

  • Page 127: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 128: Printing Images One At A Time

    If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A98), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 129: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen Print selection 15/11/2015 is displayed, press the d (menu) button. Use the multi selector HI to Print menu select Paper size and press the k button. Print selection Select the desired paper size and press the Print all images k button.
  • Page 130 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number Print selection of copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 131: Using Viewnx 2 (Transferring Images To A Computer)

    ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the on- screen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
  • Page 132 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Notes About Connecting the USB Cable Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

  • Page 133: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Caring for the Product .................114 The Camera....................114 The Battery....................115 The Charging AC Adapter ..............116 Memory Cards..................117 Cleaning and Storage ..................118 Cleaning....................118 Storage ......................118 Error Messages ....................119 Troubleshooting ....................123 File Names......................130 Optional Accessories..................131 Specifications....................132 Approved Memory Cards ..............136 Index........................138...

  • Page 134: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.

  • Page 135: The Battery

    If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.

  • Page 136: The Charging Ac Adapter

    Carrying Spare Batteries Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary.

  • Page 137: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A136) for recommended memory cards. Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer.

  • Page 138: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a Lens blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that...

  • Page 139: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will The camera turns off automatically. Wait turn off. until the camera or battery temperature – has cooled before resuming use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
  • Page 140 Display Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory. The camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be saved. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory.
  • Page 141 TV, computer, and printer from the camera, and establish the wireless connection again. Lens error. If the error persists, contact your retailer Try again after turning or Nikon-authorized service the camera off and on. representative. An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Communications error Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 142 Display Cause/Solution After solving the problem, select Resume Printer error: check and press the k button to resume – printer status. printing.* Load the specified size of paper, select Printer error: check Resume, and press the k button to – paper.

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 144 Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in 64, 98 the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned –...
  • Page 145 Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were when the camera 9, 10 restored to their default values. is turned on. The camera settings reset. When Autofocus mode is set to Full-time AF or The camera 17, 75, while in some shooting modes, the camera may...
  • Page 146 Problem Cause/Solution Streaks of light or Smear may occur when extremely bright light partial strikes the image sensor. When recording movies, discoloration are 62, 115 avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections visible in the of the sun, and electric lights is recommended. monitor.
  • Page 147 Problem Cause/Solution Randomly spaced When recording movies in dim lighting, the image bright pixels may contain noise. This occurs when the ISO – (“noise”) appear in sensitivity increases, and it does not indicate a movies. malfunction. The flash mode is set to W (off). The flash window is blocked.
  • Page 148 The camera is not recognized by the computer. – is connected to a The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 – computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information...
  • Page 149 Problem Cause/Solution The PictBridge With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the startup screen is PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and not displayed it may be impossible to print images when Auto is 64, 98 when the camera selected for Charge by computer in the setup is connected to a menu.

  • Page 150: File Names

    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001”...

  • Page 151: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-66 Battery charger It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber.

  • Page 152: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3700 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 20.1 million (Image processing may reduce the Number of effective pixels number of effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 8× optical zoom 4.5–36.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of...
  • Page 153 Storage Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Media memory card File system DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant Still images: JPEG File formats Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] 20M [5152 × 3864] 10M [3648 × 2736] Image size 4M [2272 ×...
  • Page 154 Interface Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) USB connector Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.) Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (10 yd) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps...
  • Page 155 Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz) (excluding plug adapter) Weight For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 72 g (2.6 oz) Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 156: Approved Memory Cards

    The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 157 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non- commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.

  • Page 158: Index

    Index Audio video cable ..105, 106, 131 Symbols Auto flash ..........36 x Scene auto selector mode ..............17, 19 Auto mode ........17, 33 C Scene mode ......17, 20 Auto off..........12, 95 R Special effects mode ..17, 27 Auto with red-eye reduction ..
  • Page 159 Copying images........81 Focus............72 Creative Slider ........33 Focus area ..........43 Crop.............. 59 Focus indicator ......... 3, 12 Cross process o........27 Focus lock ..........47 Current settings ........86 Food u..........20, 22 Format internal memory....96 Format memory cards....
  • Page 160 Quick retouch ........54 Night landscape j ....20, 21 Night portrait e........20 Rechargeable Li-ion battery ..135 Nikon Transfer 2 ........112 Red-eye correction ......55 Nostalgic sepia E ......27 Remaining movie recording time Number of exposures remaining ..............
  • Page 161 Slow sync ..........36 Wi-Fi button......1, 100, 101 Small picture ........... 58 Wi-Fi options ......... 64, 86 Smart portrait menu....64, 76 Wind noise reduction ....... 85 Smart portrait mode ......29 Wireless LAN........100 Smile timer..........30 Wireless Mobile Utility....100 Snow z.............
  • Page 162 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP5A02(11) 6MN53311-02...

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