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Using ViewNX 2
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  • Page 43 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 45 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 46: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer...

  • Page 47: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
  • Page 48 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/ These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index”...

  • Page 49: Information And Precautions

    Before taking images 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 50 • 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 in the documentation is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
  • Page 51 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 52: 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 53 Do not remain in contact with the • When inserting the battery, do not camera, battery charger, or AC attempt to insert it upside down or adapter for extended periods backwards. while the devices are on or in use • Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the Parts of the devices become hot.
  • Page 54 Turn the power off when using or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to inside an airplane or the hospital maintain compliance with product Turn the power off while inside the airplane regulations.

  • Page 55: Notices

    This device that are not expressly approved by equipment generates, uses, and can radiate Nikon Corporation may void the user’s radio frequency energy and, if not installed authority to operate the equipment. and used in accordance with the...
  • Page 56 Wash hands after handling. This symbol on the battery Nikon Inc., indicates that the battery is to be 1300 Walt Whitman Road collected separately. The Melville, New York 11747-3064...

  • Page 57: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Step 3 Frame a Picture ........24 Introduction ........... ii Using the Zoom ............25 Read This First ............ii Step 4 Focus and Shoot........26 About This Manual ..........iii The Shutter-release Button ......27 Information and Precautions ......v Step 5 Play Back Images .........
  • Page 58 Options Available in the Shooting Menu Installing ViewNX 2..........77 ................... 54 Transferring Images to the Computer..80 Functions That Cannot Be Used Viewing Images ............82 Simultaneously ..........56 Reference Section ......... E1 Focusing............... 58 Using Face Detection .......... 58 Using Panorama Assist.......
  • Page 59 The Setup Menu ......... E59 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................. E21 Welcome Screen..........E59 Printing Images One at a Time ..... E23 Time Zone and Date........E60 Printing Multiple Images ......E25 Monitor Settings ..........E62 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ................
  • Page 60 Storage ..............F6 Troubleshooting ..........F7 Specifications ..........F16 Approved Memory Cards......F20 Index..............F22...

  • Page 61: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 2 3 4 5 Lens cover closed Shutter-release button........26 Self-timer lamp............. 48 AF-assist illuminator..........74 Zoom control............25 f: Wide-angle..........25 Lens g: Telephoto............ 25 Lens cover ............F2 h: Thumbnail playback......64 i: Playback zoom......... 63 Built-in microphone.........
  • Page 62 11 12 d button....... 4, 53, 65, 70, 73 Charge lamp............13 Flash lamp............... 45 Monitor ................6 b (e movie-record) button..... 67 Speaker A (shooting mode) button Tripod socket..........F18 ............22, 33, 38, 40, 42 Battery-chamber/ c (playback) button ........28 memory card slot cover......

  • Page 63: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap...

  • Page 64: Using Menus (The D Button)

    Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. Press the multi selector J. • The menu is displayed. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image mode White balance...
  • Page 65 Press the k button. Select a menu option. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Photo VR Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Press the k button. Select a setting.

  • Page 66: 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 (A73)).
  • Page 67 Focus area (subject tracking)....E38 Shooting mode ....22, 33, 38, 40, 42 Flash mode............. 45 Shutter speed............27 ISO sensitivity ........54, E35 Macro mode ............49 Zoom indicator ..........25, 49 Battery level indicator ........20 Print date..........73, E64 Focus indicator ............ 26 AE/AF-L indicator...........E4 “Date not set”...

  • Page 68: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 5 6 7 8 9 10 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 999 / 999 999 / 999 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30...
  • Page 69 Image mode ..........54, E28 Album icon in favorite pictures mode.......E5 Movie options........70, E56 Category icon in Small picture icon.......65, E17 auto sort mode ..........E9 Crop icon ..........63, E18 List by date icon ..........E10 Volume indicator ..........71 Protect icon..........65, E50 Quick effects guide Print order icon ........65, E45 Movie playback guide...

  • Page 70: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Battery latch • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully insert the battery ( 2 ). •...

  • Page 71: Removing The Battery

    Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off, and then open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ) to eject the battery ( 2 ).

  • Page 72: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery

    Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter. • If a 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 the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 73 Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly The battery is charging. (green) When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 74: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and memory card.

  • Page 75: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu.

  • Page 76: Preparation 4 Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 4 Setting 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. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 77 Select your home time zone and London, Casablanca press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To disable the daylight saving time function, press I.
  • Page 78 Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A73). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone.

  • Page 80: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Number of exposures remaining Display...
  • Page 81 The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A73).

  • Page 82: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Press the A button. Use the multi selector HI to select Scene auto selector a shooting mode and press the k button. • x (scene auto selector) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 83: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes Scene auto selector The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Scene Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. Special effects Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

  • Page 84: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture 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. Frame the picture.

  • Page 85: Using The Zoom

    When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations: - When shooting in dim lighting - When shooting with the flash mode (A46) set to W (off) - When using the telephoto setting •...

  • Page 86: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 87: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image.

  • Page 88: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an image to Display the previous image display.
  • Page 89 The Quick Effects Function 4 / 4 4 / 4 • When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can press the k button to apply an effect to the image. • When the effect selection screen is displayed, use the multi selector HIJK to select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the confirmation dialog and press the k 0004.

  • Page 90: Step 6 Delete Images

    Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k Delete button. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.
  • Page 91 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to select an image Erase selected images to be deleted, and then use H to display K. • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 92: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) M k button When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

  • Page 93: 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 for the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 94: 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 x). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

  • Page 95: K Close-Up

    k Close-up • Macro mode (A49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

  • Page 96: Panorama Assist

    o Backlighting • The flash always fires. U Panorama assist • You can use this mode when shooting a series of images that can later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama. • Select the direction in which to add images to the panorama by using the multi selector HIJK and then press the k button.

  • Page 97: 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).

  • Page 98: 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 99 Category Description Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image Toy camera effect 1 periphery. Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the Toy camera effect 2 image periphery. o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color. •...

  • Page 100: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A55)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait M k button Frame the picture.
  • Page 101 When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released. Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • Flash mode (A45) • Self-timer (A47) •...

  • Page 102: 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 •...

  • Page 103: Using Quick Effects

    Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name. Press the k button when the image is Quick effects displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.

  • Page 104: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below. A (auto) Special Smart (scene auto Scene effects portrait mode selector) X Flash mode (A45) n Self-timer (A47) p Macro mode (A49) –...

  • Page 105: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m). Select the desired flash mode (A46) and Auto press the k button. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 106: 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 107: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A73) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
  • Page 108 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 the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. 1/250 1/250 F3.7...

  • Page 109: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

  • Page 110: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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

  • Page 111: Default Settings

    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode compensation (A45) (A47) (A49) (A50) x (scene auto selector) U Scene b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn)
  • Page 112 Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode compensation (A45) (A47) (A49) (A50) o (backlighting) U (panorama assist) O (pet portrait) D (special effects) F (smart portrait) A (auto) U (auto flash) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto flash) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected.

  • Page 113: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Shooting Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4). Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 AF area mode Autofocus mode...

  • Page 114: Options Available In The Shooting Menu

    Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description Allows you to set the combination of image size and image Image mode quality used when saving images. • Default setting: x 5152×3864 Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in White balance images match what you see with your eyes.
  • Page 115 Option Description Allows you to select the skin softening level for human faces. Skin softening • Default setting: Normal Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically Smile timer releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face. •...

  • Page 116: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When a setting other than Single is selected, the Continuous (A54) flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be Blink proof (A55) used.
  • Page 117 Restricted function Option Description Quick effects cannot be applied to images Quick effects Continuous (A54) immediately after they are taken with continuous shooting. When Quick effects is set to On while shooting still Quick effects Monitor settings images, the captured image is displayed after (A54) shooting, regardless of the Image review setting.

  • Page 118: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. • e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or d Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A32) •...

  • Page 119: 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 (A40) - The skin softening level can be adjusted.

  • Page 120: Using Target Finding Af

    Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A54) 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. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green.

  • Page 121: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus 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: •...

  • Page 122: 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 (A54). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway.

  • Page 123: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image. Display area guide 4 / 4 4 / 4 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 Full-frame Playback Image is zoomed in...

  • Page 124: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 2014 Fr i 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14...

  • Page 125: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A4). Option Description Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and Quick retouch* saturation have been enhanced.
  • Page 126 Option Description Allows you to add images to an album. Favorite pictures This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode. Remove from Allows you to remove images from an album. favorites This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode. * Edited images are saved as separate files.

  • Page 127: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • When the Photo info option in Monitor settings (A73) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.
  • Page 128 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. •...
  • Page 129 Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording • When Movie VR in the movie menu (A70) is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Movie VR to Off to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

  • Page 130: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Movie Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Movie options Autofocus mode Movie VR Wind noise reduction Option Description...

  • Page 131: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A70). Press the k button to play back movies. 0010. AVI 0010. AVI 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 Movie options •...
  • Page 132 Operation During Movie Playback Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Paused Function Icon Description Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.

  • Page 133: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR...
  • Page 134 Option Description AF assist Allows you to enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator. Digital zoom Allows you to enable and disable digital zoom. Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the Auto off monitor turns off to save power.

  • Page 135: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector Open the connector cover. Insert the plug straight. •...
  • Page 136 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. Viewing and organizing images on a computer You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data.

  • Page 137: Using Viewnx 2

    • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.
  • Page 138 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 the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.

  • Page 139: Transferring Images To The Computer

    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 140: Transferring Images To The Computer

    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 USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.

  • Page 141: Transfer Images To The Computer

    File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click 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. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

  • Page 142: Viewing Images

    Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 143: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ..................... E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode..................... E5 Auto Sort Mode......................E9 List by Date Mode ....................E10 Editing Images (Still Images) ................E11 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)........E19 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ........E20 Menu The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............E28...

  • Page 144: Using Panorama Assist

    Using Panorama Assist Use a tripod for the best results. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A73) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 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 for the last scene mode selected is displayed.
  • Page 145 Take the next picture. • Match the outline of the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the previous image, and press the shutter-release button. 8m 0s 8m 0s 1399 1399 Press the k button when shooting is complete.
  • Page 146 R 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, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

  • Page 147: Favorite Pictures Mode

    Favorite Pictures Mode By adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images. • Images can be sorted into nine albums. Up to 200 images can be added to each album. • The original images are not copied or moved. •...

  • Page 148: Playing Back Images In Albums

    Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button Use the multi selector to select an album and then press the Favorite pictures k button to play back the images in the selected album. •...

  • Page 149: Removing Images From Albums

    Removing Images from Albums Enter h Favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button Use the multi selector JK to select an image Remove from favorites and use H to hide L.

  • Page 150: Changing The Favorites Album Icon

    Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button Use the multi selector to select an album and Favorite pictures press the d button. Choose icon Choose icon Use JK to select an icon color and press the Choose icon k button.

  • Page 151: Auto Sort Mode

    Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the time of shooting. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort M k button Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the Portraits k button to play back the images in the selected category.

  • Page 152: 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 to select a date and then press the k List by date button to play back the images captured on the selected date. 2 0 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 •...

  • Page 153: 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 ten times.

  • Page 154: Quick Effects: Changing Hue Or Mood

    Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Quick Effects Option Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross process (red), Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look Cross process (yellow), Cross process (green), for the image.

  • Page 155: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the amount Quick retouch of effect applied and press the k button. •...

  • Page 156: Red-Eye Correction: Correcting Red-Eye When Shooting With The Flash

    Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back Save Notes About Red-eye Correction...

  • Page 157: 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 select the Subject selection face that you want to retouch and press the k button.
  • Page 158 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save OK? Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face at a time can be edited using the glamour retouch function. • Depending upon 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 159: 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 select the Small picture desired copy size and press the k button. •...

  • Page 160: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A63). Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed.

  • Page 161: 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 • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

  • Page 162: 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. Take images. Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E45). Connect to printer (E21).

  • Page 163: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using 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.
  • Page 164 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictBridge startup screen ( 1 ) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen ( 2 ). Print selection 15/05/2014 If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (E71), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers.

  • Page 165: Printing Images One At A Time

    Printing Images One at a Time Use the multi selector to select the desired Print selection 15/05/2014 image and press the k button. • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
  • Page 166 Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge prints Start print Copies Paper size Select the desired paper size and press the k Paper size Default button. 3.5×5 in. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, 5×7 in.

  • Page 167: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is displayed, Print selection 15/05/2014 press the d button. Use the multi selector HI to select Paper Print menu size and press the k button. Print selection Print all images • To exit the print menu, press the d button. DPOF printing Paper size Select the desired paper size and press the k...
  • Page 168 Select Print selection, Print all images, or Print menu DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection (up to nine) of each. •...
  • Page 169 Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal Print all images memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, prints select Start print and press the k button to start printing.

  • Page 170: 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 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, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
  • Page 171 Image Mode • The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some functions cannot be used with other menu options (A56). Number of Images That Can Be Saved •...

  • Page 172: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode 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 173 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 select Preset White balance Auto Auto...
  • Page 174 Press the k button to measure the value. • The shutter is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved. Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

  • Page 175: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.
  • Page 176 Notes About Continuous Shooting • When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. •...

  • Page 177: Iso Sensitivity

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

  • Page 178: Color Options

    Color Options Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option Description n Standard color (default Use for images exhibiting natural color. setting) o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint”...

  • Page 179: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k 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.
  • Page 180 Option Description Use the multi selector HIJK to Scope of movable move the focus area to where you want focus area to focus. • To use the multi selector to configure the flash mode or other settings, press the k button. To return to moving x Manual the focus area, press the k button again.
  • Page 181 Option Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A60) for more information. M Target finding AF (default setting) 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 Focus areas Notes About AF Area Mode •...

  • Page 182: Using Subject Tracking

    Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode 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 183: Autofocus Mode

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

  • Page 184: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E28) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait M k button M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description S High...

  • Page 185: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait M k button M d button M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting)

  • Page 186: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait 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 subject’s eyes are A blink was detected in the open.

  • Page 187: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (E11) for information about image editing features. • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below.

  • Page 188: Select Whether Or Not To Print Shooting Date

    Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to nine) 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 numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed.
  • Page 189 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, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. •...

  • Page 190: More Information

    Notes About Shooting Date and Shooting Information for Print Order • Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting information. • Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • The Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed. •...

  • Page 191: 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. Use the multi selector HI to select Start Slide show and press the k button.

  • Page 192: 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 for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E51). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E69).

  • Page 193: Rotate Image

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on Protect 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 select an image. Protect •...

  • Page 194: Rotate Image

    Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E51).

  • Page 195: Voice Memo

    Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Voice memo M k button Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. Recording Voice Memos • Press and hold the k button to record (up to about 20 seconds).

  • Page 196: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    Deleting Voice Memos Press the l button while the screen described in “Playing Voice Memos” (E53) is displayed. File will be deleted. OK? When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use the multi selector HI to select Yes and press the k button. •...
  • Page 197 Select a copy option and press the k button. Camera to card • If you choose the Selected images option, use the image selection screen to specify images (E51). Selected images All images Notes About Copying Images • Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied. •...

  • Page 198: 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. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F20). Option Aspect ratio (horizontal Image size...

  • Page 199: 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 the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.

  • Page 200: 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 V On (hybrid)

  • Page 201: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None Does not display the welcome screen. (default setting) COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo.

  • Page 202: Time Zone And Date

    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 multi selector Date and time JK (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
  • Page 203 Select w Home time zone or x Travel Time zone destination and press the k button. Home time zone Travel destination • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel London, Casablanca destination is selected.

  • Page 204: 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. This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed Image review immediately after shooting.
  • Page 205 Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 Framing grid+auto info 8m 0s 8m 0s 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 1400 1400 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 15 / 05 / 2014 15:30 In addition to information shown with The current settings or Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to operation guide is displayed, as...

  • Page 206: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)

    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Press the d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E48).

  • Page 207: 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 g On (default setting) Performs compensation for camera shake.

  • Page 208: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection Press the d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen.

  • Page 209: Af Assist

    AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 2 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the a Auto maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) at the (default setting)

  • Page 210: 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 Button sound the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs.

  • Page 211: Format Memory/Format Card

    Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k 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 recovered.

  • Page 212: 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 213: 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 running (A75), the a Auto battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power (default setting) supplied by the computer.

  • Page 214: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A58) when shooting in the following modes: • x (scene auto selector) mode (A32) •...

  • Page 215: Eye-Fi Upload

    Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. (default setting) c Disable Images are not uploaded. Notes About Eye-Fi Cards •...

  • Page 216: 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. Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A30) before selecting Reset all.

  • Page 217: 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 turn off. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or – battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
  • Page 218 Display Cause/Solution Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card. 14, 30, 72 An error occurred while saving the image. 14, E69 Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. The camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be 14, E69 Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or...
  • Page 219 Disable protection. A lens error occurred. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists, Lens error contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Communications An error occurred while communicating with the printer. error Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 220 Display Cause/Solution After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k Printer error: check – printer status. button to resume printing.* Printer error: check Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press – the k button to resume printing.* paper.

  • Page 221: File Names

    File Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S CN 0 0 0 1 .J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (indicates file format) Original still images (voice Still images .JPG memo attachment included) DSCN Movies...

  • Page 222: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-66 Battery charger (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 223: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product............F2 The Camera........................F2 The Battery........................F4 Charging AC Adapter ....................F5 Memory Cards........................F5 Cleaning and Storage.............F6 Cleaning...........................F6 Storage ..........................F6 Troubleshooting............. F7 Specifications..............F16 Approved Memory Cards ..................F20 Index ................F22...

  • Page 224: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
  • Page 225 • 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 226: The Battery

    The Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) before use. • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance.

  • Page 227: Charging Ac Adapter

    • 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” (Aviii-x) before use. •...

  • Page 228: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage 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 to produce a stream of air out the other end).

  • Page 229: 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 230 Problem Cause/Solution • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). • The camera and battery may not work properly at low temperatures. The camera turns off without • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave –...
  • Page 231 Problem Cause/Solution No indicators displayed in Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor 73, E62 monitor. settings in the setup menu. Time zone and date has not been set in the 16, 73, E60 Print date not available. setup menu.
  • Page 232 Problem Cause/Solution • The subject is too close. Try shooting using 32, 35, 49 macro mode or x (scene auto selector) mode, or Close-up scene mode. The camera cannot focus. • The subject is hard to focus on. 74, E67 •...
  • Page 233 Problem Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash mode setting to W (off). images captured with flash. • The flash mode is set to W (off). • A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected. Flash does not fire.
  • Page 234 Problem Cause/Solution Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 35, 54, E30 Colors are unnatural. White balance is not adjusted properly. The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too Randomly spaced bright slow, or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be pixels (“noise”) appear in reduced by: image.
  • Page 235 Problem Cause/Solution • In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be softened. 65, E15 Skin tones are not softened. • For images containing four or more faces, try using the Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in the playback menu. It may take more time to save images in the following situations: •...
  • Page 236 • The camera is not recognized by the computer. – start when the camera is • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 connected to a computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information...
  • Page 237 Problem Cause/Solution With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the The PictBridge startup screen PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed is not displayed when the and it may be impossible to print images when 74, E71 camera is connected to a Auto is selected for Charge by computer in the printer.

  • Page 238: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3600 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.1 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 20.48 million Lens NIKKOR lens with 8× optical zoom Focal length 4.5–36.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25–200 mm lens...
  • Page 239 Storage 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 files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) Image size • 20M (High) [5152×3864P] (pixels) • 20M [5152×3864] •...
  • Page 240 Flash Range (approx.) [W]: 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–11 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 1.5–2.0 m (5 ft–6 ft 6 in.) Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output;...
  • Page 241 Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 72 g (2.6 oz) Specifications • 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 242: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

  • Page 243: Trademark Information

    • SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • 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. FreeType License (FreeType2) •...

  • Page 244: Index

    Index o Exposure compensation ....... 50 Symbols R ............E4 x Scene auto selector mode ....32 A Auto mode........... 42 b Scene mode ..........33 AC adapter ........75, E80 D Special effects mode ......38 Adding favorite pictures....66, E5 F Smart portrait mode......
  • Page 245 Cyanotype ............ E36 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ..............2, 11, 14 Beach Z..............33 Date and time ........17, E60 Best Shot Selector......35, E33 Date format........17, E60 Black and white copy n ......35 Daylight............E30 Black-and-white ........E36 Daylight saving time ..
  • Page 246 Fill flash..............46 Fireworks show m ........... 35 Identifier............E79 Firmware version......74, E74 Image mode....54, E28, E29 Fixed range auto........E35 Image review ..........E62 Flash ................45 Image size.......... 54, E28 Flash lamp ............. 2, 45 Imprinting date and time..73, E64 Flash mode ..........
  • Page 247 Power-on lamp..........1, 20 Night landscape j ......... 34 Preset manual..........E31 Night portrait e..........33 Pressing halfway ..........27 Nikon Transfer 2 ........79, 81 Print..65, 76, E23, E25, E45 Nostalgic sepia E ........... 38 Print date Number of exposures remaining ....

  • Page 248: Shutter-Release Button

    Sports d..............34 SSCN..............E79 Scene auto selector ......... 32 Standard color......... 54, E36 Scene mode ..........33, 34 Strap ................3 Selective color I ..........38 Subject tracking ....E38, E40 Self-timer..............47 Sunset h............... 33 Self-timer lamp ......... 1, 41, 48 Super vivid k............

  • Page 249: Zoom Control

    Volume ..........71, E53 WAV ..............E79 Welcome screen......73, E59 White balance ......... 54, E30 Wide-angle............25 Wind noise reduction..7, 70, E58 Zoom control ........1, 25, 71 Zooming in/out ..........25...
  • Page 250 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. YP3L01(11) 6MN38311-01...

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