Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI, $3500 Reference Manual...
Page 2 Features that help you capture the images and movies you want Advanced features for capturing beautiful images Packed with a wealth of high performance features, including a wide selection of shooting modes unique to COOLPIX cameras, a 7x optical zoom, and an effective resolution of 20.1 megapixds, the camera enables you to capture the images you desire.
Page 3 i_iiiii'iii _ RecordingandPlayingBackMovies General Camera Setup Technical Notes Index...
Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX $3500 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" ([]_]]viii x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
Page 5 About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see "Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback" (1_13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see "Parts of the Camera" ([_ 1).
Page 6 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol _ _This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent camera.
Page 7 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry,...
Page 8 Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product, • While every effort was made to ensure that the information...
Page 9 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or _rmatting 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...
Page 10 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 11 • Do not short or disassemble the battery the wires become exposed, take it to a or attempt to remove or break the Nikon authorized service representative battery insulation or casing. for inspection. Failure to observe these • Do not expose the battery to flame or to...
Page 12 Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product Turn the power off while inside the airpBne during take off or landing. Follow the regulations.
Page 13 However, there is Use the interface cables sold or provided by no guarantee that interference will not Nikon for your equipment. Using other occur in a particular installation. If this interface cables may exceed the limits of...
Page 14 This symbol on the battery £ Wash hands after handlinq. indicates that the battery is to be Nikon Inc., collected separately. The 1300 Walt Whitman Road following apply only to users in Melville, New York 11747 3064 European countries: •...
Page 15 Using the Zoom ............Introduction ........... Step 4 Focus and Shoot ........30 Read This First ............ii The Shutter release Button ......31 About This Manual ..........Step 5 Play Back Images ......... 32 information and Precautions ......v Step 6 Delete Images ........
Page 16 Functions That Can Be S et Using the M ENU Button (Shooting Menu) ........ General Camera Setup ......Shooting Menu Options ........Functions That Can Be Set Using the MENU Functions That Cannot Be U sed Button (Setup Menu) ........98 Simultaneously ..........
Page 17: Table Of Contents
Welcome Screen .........._66 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................. Time Zone and Date ........_67 Printing Images One at a Time ..... _27 Monitor Settings .........._70 Printing Multiple Images ......_ 29 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ..................
Page 18 Cleaning .............._:_ 6 Storage .............._:_'-6 Troubleshooting .........._:_'- 7 Specifications .........._:_ 17 Supported Standards ........_'_'-21 Approved Memory Cards ......_'_'-22 Index .............._:_s24...
Page 19 Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body ..............Attaching the Camera Strap ..................Using Menus (the MENU Button) .......... The Monitor ................. Shooting Mode ........................
Page 20 Lenscover closed f ii...
Page 21 Lens Lens cover ............_'_:2 Built in microphone ......90, _59 Eyelet for camera strap ........Connector cover ..........16, 80, _22, Power switch/power on lamp USB/audio/video output connector ................24, 25 ..........16, 80, _22, Flash ................Selhtimer lamp ............ AF assist illuminator ..........
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Page 23 Charge lamp .......... 17, _84 Flash lamp ............... Speaker ............95, _'_60 movie record) button ..... 90 Tripod socket .........._'19 II_ (shooting mode) button Battery-cha m bet/ ............26, 38, 40, 47, 49 memory card slot cover ......14, 15 g[]_] (playback) button ......
Page 24 Use the multi selector and the _) button to navigate the menus. Press the MENUbutton. Press the multi selector • The menu is displayed. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow, Menu icons Press • or • to select the 4"...
Page 25 Press • or • to select a menu Press the I_) button. option. • The settings for the option selected are displayed. Press • or • to select a Press the I_) button, setting. • The setting you selected is applied. _"...
Page 26 The information that is displayed in the monitor changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (_98)).
Page 27 Shooting mode ....26, 38, 40, 47, 49 Aperture value ............Macro mode ............Print date ..........98, _72 Zoom indicator ..........29, 57 Shutter speed ............Focus indicator ............ Focus area (auto) ......30, 63, _42 AE/AF L indicator ...........
Page 28 Playback Mode 18 N--"_ b E _ 2_E_ 0_ 2_E_0_...
Page 29 Date of recording ........a Current frame number/ total nu m her of" ffa mes ......32 _Time of recording ........b Movie length ............. Voice memo icon ....... 78, _dO Internal memory indicator ......32 Album icon in favorite pictures mode .......
Page 31 Basic Steps for Shooting Playback Preparation Preparation ! Insert t he Battery ":::-_:::::::-.-".:::;._::.::":i::i"i:::_:_:-::_Z:---::-"-i::::::.,-._::] Prepa ration 2 Cha rge the Battery i_,..::L:::LL:i_,,"::_i"_:.ii_.iiL:::.::"L"i.,:::",:.-.i-Zi: 16 Preparation 3 Insert a Mem0ry Card ii...i.::.Z,:;;_::,ii:_Zi.i:,:::,,.:£,::::z,:...,.,.,.,..18 Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time _,:_;;_;_;:_;;_;_;:_;;_;20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On _i.,,_.,ii:,i.,i..:._,,Z,.,,,L:ii_,-,_,,.,i,._.LZ._,_,.,,.:,..._,.::24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode :::::::::::::":::::L:::::::.:::::::::::Z:::::::::::::::,::"::Z":::::,-::Z:6 Step3 Frame a pictur e :_,-Z::"_::Z:".::.."-._:_""-._:_"":iZ:_.Zi_I:_,£_I: _::::_i-:_::-:.::_-:::..::_28...
Page 32 Open the batted-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the included Batterylatch Rechargeable Li-ion Battery __I__ EN-EL19. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ({'1_), and fully insert the battery@>, I! ....t L_,.,.,,-.] When t he [-_]...
Page 33 Removing Battery Turn the camera off and be sure that the power on lamp and monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber/ memory card slot cover. Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ((:i) to partially eject the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera ((_);...
Page 34 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P, • Ifa plug adapter _ is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter, Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place, Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove...
Page 35 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, and then disconnect the USB cable. Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery not charging. When charging _scomplete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
Page 36 Be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. J['[ • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. LS ,D_ATTE_[I _ 0' Insert the memory card. Memorycard slot •...
Page 37 Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that []as been used in another device into this camera, sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.
Page 38 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. • When the camera is turned on, the power on lamp (green)
Page 39 4" Press _ ori_toselect your h ome t ime zone and press theI_)button. • To enable daylight saving time, press •, When the daylight saving time function is enabled, % is displayed above map, To turn off the daylight saving time function, press V, Press•...
Page 40 Changing Language or the Date Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the setup menu (_98). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the _ setup menu by selecting Time zone...
Page 42 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. :::::::::::£2:i: Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining...
Page 43 Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, tile power on lamp (green) lights and tile monitor turns (the power-on lamp turns offwhen the monitor turns on). • To turn offthe camera, press the power switch.
Page 44 1 Press the I_! button. • The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed, Press the mu t se ector • or • to choose a shoot ng mode and • O aoto mode sosed n h se×amp e press the I_) button.
Page 45 Available Shooting Modes Auto mode Used for general shooting, Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (_63) suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture, Q]40 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
Page 46 camera so that the built in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture. Shootingmodeicon • Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the fra me. • When the camera detects a face, that face is framed by a yellow double border...
Page 47 Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations: When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (_54) is set to (_ (OFF'}. When using the telephoto setting. •...
Page 48 • When you pressthe shutter releasebutton halfway, the ([_[_31).Press the shutter-release button halfway camera setsfocus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter releasebutton is pressed halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area in the center of Focus area the frame glows green.
Page 49 The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), )ress the shutter release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter Press halfway release button is pressed halfway. While pressing the shutter...
Page 50 Press the _ (playback) button. [] (playback)button • The camera enters playback mode, and the last image captured is displayed in full frame playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an image to Displaythe display, previous image • Press • or _"...
Page 51 Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or previous image. • If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (_68/or pet detection (_46), the image will be rotated and displayed automatically in full frame playback...
Page 52 1 Press the"_button todelete t he image c urrently displayed inthe monitor. Screen" (_35) for more information. • All images: Delete all images, • To exit without deleting the image, press the MENUbutton, Press • or •to choose Yes and press the_ ..
Page 53 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Pressthe multi selector _ or _ to choose an image to be deleted, and then press • display 1_. • To undo the selection, press • to remove "_, • Rotate the zoom control (_3) to T (c{) to switch back to full frame playback...
Page 55 Shooting Features This chapter describes each ofithe camera's shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. (Auto) Mode ..............
Page 56 (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 (_63). Enter shooting mode -') IL_ (shooting mode) button -) IL_ (auto) mode -') _) button •...
Page 57 Using Quick Effects When in _ (auto) mode, you car] appWy effects to images imrnediatdy after releasing tile shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name (_92). Press the _) button when the image is displayed after it is taken in _ (auto) mode ..
Page 58 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene modes shown as below are available. Enter shooting mode -_ I_I (shooting mode) button (second icon from the top _) • • "_ select a scene button The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed, s_h'[ Scene auto Portrait...
Page 59 Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display) Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (_3) to T (_) to view a description that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to T (_) again, Scene Mode and Features...
Page 60 Landscape • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (_8) always glows green. _,_ Sports • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • The camera continuously adiusts focus even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway,...
Page 61 _j_ B each • The camera focuses on the s ubject at t he c enter of t he f rame. r_] snow • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Sunset • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
Page 62 Close-up • Macro mode (_57) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position which it can focus, • You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the _) button, and then press the multi selector A, V,...
Page 63 Museum • The camera focuses on the s ubject at t he c enter of t he f rame. • The camera captu res aseries of u p to ten i mages while the s hutter release button is held all the way down, and the s harpest image...
Page 64 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 shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when _ Pet portrait is selected,...
Page 65 Effects can be applied to images during shooting. • -_ A, V, 4, • "_ select an effect -_ _) button Enter shooting mode -_ _ (shooting mode) button -_ SO (third icon from the top*) -_ * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. The 12 effects listed below are available.
Page 66 Description Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery. Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color. • The camera focuses on the area at the center of the frame. the multi selector • or •...
Page 67 When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter release button (smile timer). In addition, the skin softening function smoothes the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode --) [_I (shooting mode)button -)' [] Smart portrait...
Page 68 Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (_99) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed, • The camera does not detect any faces. •...
Page 69 Using Skin Softening When tile shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, tile camera detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Scene auto selector (_41), Portrait (_41) or Night portrait...
Page 70 The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector A V, 4, or • when shooting. (flash mode) (self-timer), pet portrait auto release ""'_._ '_<_'_J _..j (macro mode) (exposure compensation) Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting...
Page 71 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) Tile flash mode carl be set to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector • (_ flash mode). Press • or • to choose the desired flash mode and press the _) button. • See "Available Flash Modes"...
Page 72 Available Flash Modes _AUTO Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. AUtO with red-eye reduction Reduce red eye in portraits caused by the flash, Flash does not fire even when lighting is dim, • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting...
Page 73 Using the Self-timer Tile camera is equipped with a sel_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 be in the image you are taking, and when you want to avoid...
Page 74 4 Presst,es,otter re,ease buttont,e _ :? (ti _ rest of the way down. • The sel_timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is :![] : ¸ displayed in the monitor. The selhtimer lamp l iii ! i ; i ii_ _ !_ii iiii!;...
Page 75 Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, tile camera carl focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close up images of flowers and other small subjects.
Page 76 Note About Using Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (] f18 in) Autofocus When using macro mode in the IPl (auto) mode, you can _cus without pressing the shutter release button halfway...
Page 77 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You carl adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector i_ ([_ exposure compensation). '/®:_ _)' Press • or • to select a compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation, •...
Page 78 Default Settings Tile default settings for ead_ function in each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro mode compensatio (_,EZZJ53) (_55) (r._LB9) (Auto mode) (_38) f_AIITO SO Gpedal effects) (_47) (Smart portrait) (_4% f_AIITO_ Off2 OffS Scene (_41) _ AUT[} 4 Off _ 2 (_41...
Page 79 ..÷_ ..Exposure Flash Self-timer ¸¸Macro mode compensation ([.._67) (_S]S9) off s @ (_4s) Off 3 0.03 [] (_4s) off s [] (_4s) I:m(_4s) [_j7 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On, 2 Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.
Page 80 When shooting images in shooting mode, you can set the menu options listed below by pressing the MENU button. The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shootin_ mode, as indicated below. Special Smart Auto mode Scene2 effects portrait Image mode 1...
Page 81 Shooting Menu Options In shooting menu, tile following options carl be changed. Option Description '_i_ Allows you to select the combination of image size and image Image mode quality used when saving images. The default setting is _ 8632 5152x3864, Allows you to adjust white...
Page 82 Option Description Quick effects Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (_39). The default setting is On, Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. Skin softening When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens fecial skin tones by applying...
Page 83 Some functions cannot be used with o ther menu options. Restricted function Setting Description When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is Continuous (_63) selected, flash is disabled. Flash mode Blink proof (_64) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash is disabled. AF area mode When Subject tracking...
Page 84 Restricted function Setting AF area mode (_98) at Center, Quick effects cannot be applied to images Quick effects Continuous (_63) immediately after they are taken with continuous shooting Quick effects When Quick effects is set to On, Image review Monitor settings (_64) fixed at On...
Page 85 This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Here, we win explain how to use focus areas and focus lock. AF Area When using I_ (auto) mode, or when using Scene auto selector for tile scene mode, tile camera performs the focus operations described below when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Page 86 Face Detection When tile camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than i{ il one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around...
Page 87 • When using _ (auto) mode, if you press the shutter release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it, the camera selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. •...
Page 88 Focus Lock Usefocus lockto focus on off:center subjectswhen center is selected for AFarea rnode.To focus on off:center subjectswhen Center isselected for AFarea mode in the shooting menu (_63) in _ (auto) mode, use focus lockasdescribed below. Position the subject at the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 89 Subjects Not Suitable Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations, In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subiect is very dark •...
Page 91 Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. Playback Zoom ..............Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display ....75 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback .... 76 MENU Functions That Can Be Set Using the B utton...
Page 92 Rotating the zoom control to 1" (% in full frame playback mode (_32) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. Display area guide Image is displayed Image is zoomed in full- frame • You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to W ([])/1" (C().Images can be zoomed up to 10×.
Page 93 Rotating the zoom control to W (_;;_) in full-frame playback mode (_32) displays images as thumbnails. Image thumbnail display (4, 9, Full-frame display Calendar display and 16 images per screen) • You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. •...
Page 94 You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes Play All images are played back, When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected, Favorite pictures _'65 Only images added to albums are played...
Page 95 Switching Between Playback Modes Pressther_-ibuttoninfull-frameorthumbnail _F''"_ playback mode. • The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback mode se e ct on menu_ sd sp a yed _11 _'-_' I Press the multi selector • or • to select the desired mode and press the I_) button.
Page 96 When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the MENU button. When using favorite pictures (El), auto sort (_), or list by date (_1) mode, the menu for the current playback mode is displayed.
Page 97 • _ Allows you to add images to an album. Favorite pictures ..Remove from _ Allows you to remove images from an album. favorites l This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode. 1 The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name.
Page 98 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an externaWdevice, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation...
Page 99 Viewing images On a TV _'_22 Connection method; Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Cable EG CP14 (available separately) to the TV's input jacks, Viewing and organizing images...
Page 100 An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.
Page 101 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: if instructions for operating the CD ROM are displayed in the window, follow instructions to proceed to the installation window, • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double...
Page 102 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...
Page 103 Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included...
Page 104 Nikon Transfer to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. _1_ Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the ca mera is connected to the computer via a USBhub.
Page 105 • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the "Source" on the "Options" title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (,@,). • Click Start Transfer (@), • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
Page 106 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop, •...
Page 107 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • movie record) button. Recording Movies ............. MENU Functions That Can Be Set Using B utton (Movie Menu) ....94 Movie Playback ..............
Page 108 You can record movies by simply pressing the • (_1_1 movie record) button. The settings made for still images, such as hue and white babnce, are appJied when recording movies. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (_64).
Page 109 Press the • movie-record) button again to end recording. Note About Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes wMe images are being recorded orwMe a movie is being saved, Donotopen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery...
Page 110 Note About Autofocus Movie Recording When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (_71), the camera may not be able to focus properly on the subject. Follow the procedure below if you are trying to shoot this type of subject for movies, 1.
Page 111 Functions Available for Movie Recording • The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording, The tone that results from using scene mode (_40) or special effects mode (_47) is also applied to movies, When macro mode...
Page 112 Functions That Can Be Set Using the MENU Button (Movie Menu) menu shooting Enter mode -) MENU button -) _1_ icon -) _) button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Option " Description Select the movie type, The available settings are 7_;...
Page 113 Press the [] (playback) button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon ([_94). Press the _) button and the movie is played back. Movie options Deleting Movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (_32) or thumbnail playback mode ([_75) and press the _ button (_34).
Page 114 Operation during Movie Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press Paused the multi selector • or • to choose a control. The operations listed below are available. Function Icon Description Rewind Hold down the _) button to rewind movie.
Page 115 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the _ setup menu.
Page 116 (setup) menu Press the MENU button --) _ icon --) _) button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Option' Description _[_" Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is _'_66 displayed when the camera...
Page 117 Option ption _'_78 Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. Auto Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before monitor turns off to save power, _'_80 Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card, Format card...
Page 119 Reference Section Tile ReferenceSectionprovides detaiJedinformation and hints for using tile camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ..................... Playback Favorite Pictures Mode ..................... _'_5 Auto Sort Mode ......................_'_9 List by Date Mode ...................._'_11 Editing Images (Still Images) ................_'_12 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ........
Page 120: The Camera
Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu ([1_1198) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Enter shooting mode -'_ _ (shooting mode) button -_ _ (second icon from the top _) -_.
Page 121 Take the next image. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number image has been taken to complete the scene, Press the I_) button when shooting...
Page 122 Indicator In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series, When the first image is taken, L_=_ is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
Page 123 You can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are not copied or moved). After you add images to albums, you can choose to play back only the added images by using favorite pictures mode. •...
Page 124 Press the multi selector to choose a desired album and press the _ button. • The selected images ate added and the camera switches the playback menu, • To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat from step 1. Viewing Images in an Album...
Page 125 Removing Images from Albums Enter Favorite pictures mode select tile album containing the image you want remove button _ MENU button Remove from favorites button Press the multi selector _ or i_ to select an image and press • to hide t_11. •...
Page 126: The Monitor
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums Press the I-_l button (playback mode) -_ I-_l button -_ I_ Favorite pictures -_ _ button use the multi selector to select an album, and then press the MENU button. Press_ or b to select an icon color and press the _) button.
Page 127 Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. (playback Press the I-_'1button mode) -_ [] button -_ _ Auto sort -_ _) button Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the _) button to play back the images in the selected category. •...
Page 128 Category Description Images captured in Iffl (auto) mode with the macro mode setting Close-ups (_57). Images captured in Close-up _ scene mode (_40), Pet portrait Images captured in Pet portrait scene mode (_40), Movie Movies (_90). Retouched copies Copies created using editing functions (_12).
Page 129 Press the [] button (playback mode) -_ [] button --_ _!I List by date --_ _) button Select a date with the multi selector, and press the _) button to play back images captured on tile selected date. • Tile first image captured on the selected date...
Page 130 Editing Functions Use tile COOLPIX $3500 to edit images in camera and store them as separate files (_92). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick effects (_14) Apply a variety of effects to images. Quick retouch (_ 16) Easily create retouched copies...
Page 131 Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing function to use Quick effects Quick retouch The glamour retouch, small picture or crop functions can be used, D-Lighting Glamour retouch...
Page 132 Quick Effects Select one of the 30 effects listed below.The effect results carl be previewed on tile screen shown in step 2 (_14). Effect " Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera...
Page 133 Select Yes and press the I_) button. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the _ icon displayed during playback 10),...
Page 134 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation MENU Press the[] button (playback mode) select an image b utton Quick retouch _ _) button Press the multi selector • or • to choose the degree of enhancement performed and press the _) button. •...
Page 135 Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects MENU Press the 1]_ button (playback mode) select an image b utton Glamour retouch _ _) button • to select the effect level, and press the I_) button. • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects from the list...
Page 136 Select Yes and press the I_) button. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the glamour retouch option can be recognized by the _ icon displayed in playback mode (_1o). Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one human face per image can be edited using the glamour...
Page 137 Small Picture: Reducing Image Size MENU Press the I_] button (playback mode) -') select an image b utton ") Small picture =) _) button Press the multi selector • or • to choose the desired copy size and press the I_) button. •...
Page 138 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only tile portion visible in the monitor when _ is displayed with playback zoom ([]_74) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the image for cropping ([_74). Refine copy composition. •...
Page 139 Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced, When the size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or 160 x 120, the image is displayed at a smaller size du ring playback, Cropping...
Page 140 Connect the camera to a TV using the Audio/Video Cable EGCP14 (available separately) to play back images on a television. Turn off the camera. _ ..Connect the camera to the-IV. • Connect the yellow plug to the video in lack and the white plug to the audio in jack on the •...
Page 141 Hold camera, down button turn i ii_ •The camera enters playback mode and images i_'_''_', p/ • While connected to the % the ca mera monitor will remain off. 4" If Images not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera's video mode setting...
Page 142 Users of PictBridge-compatible (_I_)1"21) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take images Select images for printing number of copies using Print order option (_511 Connect to printer...
Page 143 Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • if the A( Adapter EH 62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX $3500 can be powered from a home electrical...
Page 144 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented, Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs, The camera automatically turns on.
Page 145 Printing Images at a Time After properly connecting tile camerato the printer (_2.5), follow the procedure described below to print an image. Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the _) button. • Rotate the zoom control to W (_;;_) to switch to six...
Page 146 Choose Paper size and press the _ button. Choose the desired paper size and press the button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Start print and press the I_) button. B"...
Page 147 Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting tile camerato the printer (_2.5), follow the procedure described below to print multiple images. When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the MENU button. Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press the I_) button. •...
Page 148 Print selection Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector • or • to select images, and press • or • to specify the number copies for each. •...
Page 149 DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (_51). • When the menu shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button start printing. Choose Cancel and press the _) button to return to the print menu.
Page 150 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) MENU Select (auto) mode b utton Image mode button You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved (_33) is reduced.
Page 151 Image Mode • Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (_65), Number of Images That Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card, Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly...
Page 152 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) (auto) Select I_1 mode -_ MENU button -_ White balance --_ _) button The color of light reflected from 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 source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 153 Preset Manual Tile preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting 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 images taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 154 4 Frame thereference object inthemeasuring window. Measuring window Press the I_) button to measure a new white balance value. • The shutter is released and the new white balance value for preset manual is set. No image is saved. Notes About White Balance...
Page 155: Continuous
Continuous (auto) MENU Select mode b utton Continuous -) _) button Enable continuous shootin( or BSS (Best Shot Selector).._' Option Descriptio'_ _ ..Single One image is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter release button...
Page 156 Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled, Focus, exposure, white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image...
Page 157: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity (auto) sensitivity Select mode -_ MENU button -_ ISO "_ _) button The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken faster shutter speeds,...
Page 158 Notes About ISO sensitivity • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (_65), • Motion detection (_75) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto. ISO 3200 When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, the available Image mode...
Page 159: Color Options
Color Options (auto) options MENU Select mode b utton =_ Color ") _) button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option Description Standard color (default Use for images exhibiting natural color. setting) _._VI Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint"...
Page 160: Af Area Mode
AF Area Mode (auto) area MENU Select mode b utton rnode button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face, See "Face Detection"...
Page 161 Option Description Select one of 99 focus areas in the Focus area monitor. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Press the multi selector '_, or •...
Page 162 Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. • Autofocus may not perform as expected (_71). • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (_65).
Page 163 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take an image. • The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The focus area glows green and focus is locked. • If the focus area is not displayed when the shutter release...
Page 164: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode (auto) MENU Select mode b utton Autofocus mode _]_ button Choose the camera focuses. Option Description AF-S Single The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed (default setting) halfway. The camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter release AF-F Full-time...
Page 165: Quick Effects
Quick Effects (auto) MENU Select mode b utton Quick effects button Enable or disable the quick effects function. Option Description Press the _) button immediately after releasing the shutter when _./On (default setting) in 0 (auto) mode to display the effect selection screen and use the quick effects function...
Page 166: Skin Softening
• See "Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)" (_32) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening portrait softening Select the smart mode -_ MENU button -_ Skin -_ _]_ button Enable skin softening. The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (_9).
Page 167: Smile Timer
Smile Timer portrait Select the smart mode -_ MENU button -_ Smile timer -_ _) button The camera detects human faces and automatically rdeases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Optioll Descriptioll On (default setting) Enables the smile timer, Turns the smile timer off, The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting...
Page 168: Blink Proof
Blink Proof proof portrait MENU Select the smart mocte b utton "_ Blink "_ _) button The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved.
Page 169: The Playback Menu
• See "Editing Images (Still Images)" (_12) for information about image editing features. • See "Favorite Pictures Mode" (_S) for information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites, Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) (playback mode) Press the I-_'1button -)' MENU button "_ Print order --_ _) button When printing images stored on the memory card using any of the following...
Page 170 Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector • or • to select images, and press • or • to specify the number of copies to be printed. •...
Page 171 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 is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, or category, captured on the selected shooting date, have been marked...
Page 172 Notes About Printing Shooting Date Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo in_rmation are printed on images when a DPOF compatible (_-2]) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo in_rmation is used.
Page 173: Slide Show
Slide Show (playback Press the [] button rnode) -3, MENU button _ Slide show -3' _]) button Play back images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated "slide show." Use the multi selector to choose...
Page 174: Protect
Choose End or Restart. • The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused, Highlight and press _) to return to Step 1, or select [] to restart the show, Notes About Slide Show •...
Page 175 Selecting Images Tile image selection screen like that shown at right is dispByed with the following operations: • Print order>Select images (_51) • Protect (_56) • Rotate image (_58) • Copy>Selected images (_61) • Favorite pictures (_5) • Remove from favorites (_7) •...
Page 176: Rotate Image
Rotate Image (playback image Press the[]_] button mode) _ MENU button _ Rotate _ _) button Specify the orientation in which to display recorded images during playback. Still images can be rotated go degrees clockwise or go degrees counterclockwise. Images that were recorded in portrait ("tall") orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
Page 177: Voice Memo
Voice Memo Press tile [] button (playback mode) -_ select an image -'_ MENU button -_ Voice memo -_ _) button Use the camera's bui]tdn microphone to record voice memos for images. • When playing back an image with no voice memo attached, the screen changes to the recording screen.
Page 178 Playing Voice Memos • Press tile _) button to play fl_e voice memo. • Press the _) button again to stop playback. • Rotate the zoom control to T or W during playback to adjust playback volume. • Press the multi selector _ before or after playing back a voice memo to return to the playback menu.
Page 179 Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) (playback Copy MENU Press the 1-_'1 button mode) b utton ") -) _) button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the I_) button.
Page 180 _1_ Notes About Copying Images JPEG, AVI, and WAV format files can be copied, Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. If voice memos (_'BS9) are attached to images selected for copying, the voice memos are copied with the images, Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer, When copying images selected for a Print order (_'_51), the print marking is not copied.
Page 181: Movie Options
Movie Options shooting menu options Enter mode -_ MENU button -_ _ icon -_ Movie -_ _) button Select the desired movie option to record. A larger image size improves the image quality and increases the file size. 720/30p 1280x720 16:9 (default setting...
Page 182 Frame Rate The frame rate is the number of frames per second. Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length The table below shows the approximate total movie length that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card, for each movie option.
Page 183: Wind Noise Reduction
Autofocus Mode shooting menu MENU Enter mode b utton icon _ Autofocus mode button Select the autofocus method used when recording movies. _'_°_Option Description AF-S Single Focus is locked when the • movie record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between...
Page 184: Welcome Screen
Welcome Screen Press the MENUbutton --) _ menu icon --) Welcome screen --) _) button Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None Tile camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying...
Page 185: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date menu zone Press the MENUbutton -') I1_ icon -') Time anct ctate i) _) button Set the camera clock. Option Description Set camera clock to current date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the displayed screen...
Page 186 Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the I_) button. Choose _" Travel destination and press the I_) button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected, Press i_.
Page 187: The Setup Menu
Press _ or i_ to choose the travel destination time zone. • Press • in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the daylight saving time function and automatically advance the time by one hour, The % icon will be displayed at the top of the monitor, Press •...
Page 188: Monitor Settings
Monitor Settings menu settings Press the MENUbutton "_ _ icon "_ Monitor-_ button Set the options below. Option Photo info I Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting IThis setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed Image review Brightness...
Page 189: The Battery
Shooting mode Playback mode Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with The current settings Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a operational guides reference for framing an image, The grid displayed, as in Auto info, is not displayed when recording movies,...
Page 190 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) menu Press the MENUbutton icon Print date -) _) button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images during shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (_54).
Page 191: Vibration Reduction
Vibration Reduction menu Press the MENU button _ I1_ icon _ Vibration reduction _ _) button Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom or at slow shutter speeds.
Page 192 Notes About Vibration Reduction • After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait for the shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking images. • Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera's...
Page 193: Motion Detection
Motion Detection menu Press the MENUbutton "_ _ icon "_ Motion detection -_ _) button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option _,u_,,_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_,,u_ ....Description _'?'_ .... When the camera detects subject movement...
Page 194: Af Assist
AF Assist menu Press the MENUbutton icon @ AF assist @ _]_ button Enable or disable AF assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject poorly lit. Option Description AF assist illumination is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly...
Page 195: Smart Portrait Menu
Digital Zoom menu Digital zoom Press the MENUbutton -_ _ icon -_ _) button Enable or disable digital zoom. Notes About Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the fra me •...
Page 196: Sound Settings
Sound Settings menu settings Press the MENUbutton icon -) Sound -) _) button Adjust the sound settings listed below. Option Description Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound Button sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice...
Page 197: Auto Off
Auto Off menu Press the MENU button -'_ _ icon -'_ Auto off -'_ _]_ button When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned offand the camera will enter standby mode ([]_]]25) to save power.
Page 198 Format Memory/Format Card menu memory/Format Press the MENU button "_ _ icon "_ Format card -) _) button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data, Data that has been deleted cannot be restored.
Page 199: Language
Language menu Language Press the MENU button icon _ button Choose one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages. (_e_tina Czech SuomJ Finnish ..-_,_o_!_,_ Dansk JDanish Svenska Swedish Deutsch German Ti_ng VJ(_t Vietnamese English (defauk setdng T(_rk_;e Turkish EspafiOI...
Page 200: Video Mode
Video Mode menu Press the MENU button "_ _ icon "_ Video mode -_ _) button Adjust settings necessary for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and PAL.
Page 201: Charge By Computer
• When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose charging the battery, exit the application.
Page 202 Notes About Connecting Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged via a printer connection, even if the printer complies with the PictBridge standard. • When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the ca mera to some printers.
Page 203: Blink Warning
Blink Warning menu warning Press the MENUbutton ") icon ") Blink ") _]_ button Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when using face detection (_1]]68) in the following modes: • I_1 (auto) mode (when Face priority (_42)
Page 204 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When tile Did someone blink? screen shown on tile right displayed in the monitor, the operations described below available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, camera automaticall, returns to shooting mode. Option Description Enlarge the detected...
Page 205: Eye Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload menu upload Eye-Fi Press the MENUbutton "_ _ icon "_ -_ _) button Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected, • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
Page 206: Reset All
Reset All menu Press the MENUbutton ") icon ") Reset all ") _) button When Reset is selected, the camera's settings are restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (_53) Macro mode (_57) Self-timer (_55) Exposure compensation (_59) Shooting...
Page 207 Scene Mode Default value Option Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection Scene auto selector menu (_40) Hand held Night landscape (_43) Hue adjustment in Food mode (_44) Center Continuous Continuous in pet portrait mode (_46) Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode (_46)
Page 208 Setup Menu Default value Option Welcome screen (_'_66) None Photo info (_'_70) Auto info Image review (_'_70) Brightness (_570) Print date (_72) Vibration reduction (_73) Motion detection (_575) Auto AF assist (_76) Auto Digital zoom (_77) Button sound (_7B) Shutter sound (_578) Auto...
Page 209: Firmware Version
Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (_=_92) 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 ([:_1:]34)before selecting Reset all.
Page 210 "P_" plus a three-digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. "101P_00I "; _!_2) and "NIKON" for all other images (e.g. "IOONIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 99gg, a new folder will be created.
Page 211 • Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (_61).
Page 212 Battery Charger MH 66 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h S0 rain) i!_'° AC Adapter EH 62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned power connector and battery chart bet grooves before closing...
Page 213 Display '_"_ Cause/Solution Clock not set. _'_67 (flashes) Set date and time, Battery exhausted, Charge or replace the battery. Battery temperature is high, Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before Battery temperature resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn off elevated, The camera...
Page 214 _"?_-_"Ca u seiSol ut ion _'_--=_T Write protect switch of Eye Fi card is in "lock" position. Slide the write protect switch to "write" position. Not available if Eye Fi Error accessing Eye Fi card, card is locked, • Use an approved card, _)722 •...
Page 215 _'__'_Ca u seiSol ut ion Error occurred while saving image. Format internal memory or memory card. Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card, or format internal memory memory card. Image cannot be used for welcome screen.
Page 216 Display _'!!..Cause!Solution Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie, _),_22 Choose memory card with faster write speed, No images in the internal memory or memory card. • To play back images stored in internal memory, remove memory card from the camera, •...
Page 217 The lens is not working properly, Lens error Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Communications An error occurred during communication with printer. error Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable.
Page 218 Cause!Solution ..... Paper has jammed in the printer. Printer error: paper Remove the iammed paper, select Resume and press the _) button to resume printing. _ Printer error: out of No paper is loaded in printer. Load the specified paper, select Resume and press the _) paper button...
Page 219: Cleaning And Storage
_" Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ...._-2 The Camera ........................The Battery ........................Charging AC Adapter ....................Memory Cards ........................ Cleaning and Storage ............. Cleaning ........................... Storage ..........................Troubleshooting ............. Specifications .............._- 17 Supported Standards ....................
Page 220 The Camera To ensure continual enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe tile precautions described below in addition to the warnings in "For Your Safety" (_viii x) when using or storing device. Keep The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Page 221 • images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon authorized service representative.
Page 222 The Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings in "For Your Safety" (_viii-x) before use. • Check the battery level before using the camera, and replace or charge the battery if necessary. not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery...
Page 223 • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Charging AC Adapter Be sure to read and follow the warnings in "For Your Safety"...
Page 224 Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching the lens 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 )roduce a stream of air out the other end).
Page 225 If the camera faiWs to function as expected, check the list of common probWems beWowbefore consuWting your retaiWeror Nikon authorized service representative. Display, Settings Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution "_÷_÷_÷_'_"_ Wait for recording to end. if the problem persists, turn the camera...
Page 226 Problem Cause!Solution Battery is exhausted. 25, _79 The camera automatically turns off to save power if no operations are performed for an extended period of time. The camera and battery may not work properly at low temperatures, The camera turns off without The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter...
Page 227 Problem Cause/Solution _"_-_°°'_? If the camera clock has not been set, "Date not 20, _67 set" indicator flashes with shooting and movie recording. Images and movies recorded before clock is set are dated "00/00/0000 00:00" or "01/ Date and time of recording 01/2013 00:00"...
Page 228 Problem _'_[,._ °° IThe _?m_o! when used f oran I ex__ shoot movies or send The camera becomes hot, ..I ir'p_ y_ Ficard' o[ when used Ena hot not a malfunction, Shooting Problem Cause/Solution The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode Cannot...
Page 229 Cause/Solution Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when _38, _'_'-3 recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the monitor, the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric...
Page 230 Problem Cause/Solution Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter 9% _'_78 sound in the setup menu, No sound No sound when shutter is produced with some shooting modes and released, settings, even when On is selected. The speaker is blocked, Do not cover the S, 28 speaker, Off is selected...
Page 231 Cause/Solution T ..When taking images with _l_ (Auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in Night portrait scene mode, the In Unexpected results when Camera Red Eye Fix processing may be applied to 42, 54 flash set to _@ (Auto with...
Page 232 Playback ..... Pr_ble_ ..__Cause/Solution File or folder was overwritten or renamed File cannot be played back, computer or other make of the camera, Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX $3500 cannot be play back. Images captured with cameras other than...
Page 233 Confirm system requirements, connected to a computer, Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer automatically, For more information Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX £...
Page 234 Problem Cause/Solution With some PictBridge compatible printers, PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed The PictBridge startup screen and it may be impossible to print images when is not displayed when the Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 80, _'_83 camera is connected...
Page 235 Nikon COOLP]X 53500 Digital Camera Compact digital camera :[',l_l_e;'i[ 20.1 million 1/23 in, type CCD; total pixels: approx. 20.48 million j N IKKOR lens wit h 7x optical zoom 32.9mm (angle ofview equivalent to that of 26 182 mm lens in...
Page 236 Media Internal memory (approx, 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Sound flies (Voice Memo): Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG complant) 20M (High) IS152x3864-_-] 20M [5152x3864] 10M [3648x2736] 4M [2272xl 704] 2 M [1600x 1200] VGA [640×480]...
Page 237 :_i_!ii!!!!i!!i!iii!!i!!!l!ililiiiiii!:i!:i!iiiiiiitiiii!lliiii!f Range(approx.) [W]:0,5 4,1 m(1 ft8in. 13ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]:I.0 2.1 m(3ft4in, 7ftl in.) Flash control auto flash with monitor preflashes Hi Speed Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),...
Page 238 47 g (1.7 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina and Korea: Approx, 72 g (2,6 oz) til!; Specifications • Nikon will not be hdd liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject...
Page 239 Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards •...
Page 240 Approved Memory Cards Tile following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed CWassrating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedWy when memory...
Page 241 • SDXC,SDHC,and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C,LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • AJ]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. FreeType License (FreeType2) •...
Page 242 AF_AI_=IL .......... _'_4 Symbols Numerics I_! Auto mode ....scEN_ Scene mode ........240/30p ........_t_63 SO Special effects mode ..... 480/30p ........_t_63 Smart portrait mode ...... 720/30p ........_t_63 Playback mode ....... El Favorite pictures mode ..76, _t_5 AC adapter ......
Page 243 Connector cover ........Continuous ......_t_37 Backlighting ........Copying images ..... _t_61 Battery ........16, 22 Crop ........_t_20 Battery chamber ........Cross process _ ......... Battery charger ...... 17, _'e_94 Cyanotype ......_t_41 Battery latch ........5, 14 Battery level .......... Date and time ......
Page 244 Face detection ......Help ............Face priority ......High key [] .......... Favorite pictures menu .... 78, _t_6 High<ontrast monochrome [] ..Favorite pictures mode ... File names ........_t_92 Identifier .......... _t_92 Fill flash ..........Image mode .... _'_32, _t_33 Fireworks show G _ .......
Page 245: Optional Accessories
Preset manual ........ Pressing halfway ........Night landscape [] ......Print ....81, _t_27, _t_29 Night portrait ........Print date Nikon Transfer 2 ........22, 98, _52, _54, _t_72 Nostalgic sepia SE ....... Print order ....... Number of exposures remaining Printer ........
Page 246 Rotate image ......_t_58 Speaker ............ RSCN ..........Special effects mode ......Sports _ ..........SSCN ..........0_92 Scene auto selector _ ......Standard color ......0"_41 Scene mode ........Selective color ._ ......... Strap ............Self-timer ..........Subject tracking ..63, _43, Sunset _ ..........
Page 247 Voice memo ......_t_59 Volume ........_t_60 WAV .........._t_92 Welcome screen ...._t_66 White balance ......_t_34 Wide-angle ..........Wind noise reduction ..9, 94, _t_65 Zoom control ......3, 29, Zoom in ..........Zoom out ..........
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