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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S3500 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 megapixels, the camera enables you to capture the images you desire.
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3500 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 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
  • 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 Description This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

  • Page 7: Information And Precautions

    Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ •...
  • Page 8 About the Manuals • No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice.
  • Page 9 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 10: 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon...
  • Page 11 Do not remain in contact with the • Do not immerse in or expose to water. camera, battery charger, or AC • Put the battery in the battery case before adapter for extended periods transporting it. Do not transport or store while the devices are on or in use.
  • Page 12 precautions could result in fire or electric should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) shock. from the subject. • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Do not operate the flash with the Adapter with wet hands. Failure to flash window touching a person or observe this precaution could result in object...

  • Page 13: Notices

    Notices Notices for Customers in the be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to U.S.A. correct the interference by one or more of IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– the following measures: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. •...
  • Page 14 Notice for customers in the State of • This product is designated for separate California collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household WARNING waste. Handling the cord on this product will • For more information, contact the retailer expose you to lead, a chemical known to or the local authorities in charge of waste the State of California to cause birth defects...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using the Zoom ............29 Introduction ........... ii Step 4 Focus and Shoot........30 Read This First ............ii The Shutter-release Button ......31 About This Manual ..........iii Step 5 Play Back Images ......... 32 Information and Precautions ......v Step 6 Delete Images........
  • Page 16 Functions That Can Be Set Using the d General Camera Setup ......97 Button (Shooting Menu) ........ 62 Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Shooting Menu Options........63 Button (Setup Menu) ........98 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ..........
  • Page 17 Welcome Screen..........E66 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................. E25 Time Zone and Date........E67 Printing Images One at a Time ..... E27 Monitor Settings ..........E70 Printing Multiple Images ......E29 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ..................
  • Page 18 Cleaning..............F6 Storage ..............F6 Troubleshooting ..........F7 Specifications ..........F17 Supported Standards........F21 Approved Memory Cards......F22 Index..............F24...

  • Page 19: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body ..............2 Attaching the Camera Strap ..................5 Using Menus (the d Button) ..........6 The Monitor .................8 Shooting Mode ........................8 Playback Mode ........................

  • Page 20: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body Lens cover closed...
  • Page 21 Shutter-release button........30 Lens Zoom control............29 Lens cover ............F2 f: Wide-angle..........29 Built-in microphone......90, E59 g: Telephoto............ 29 h: Thumbnail playback......74 Eyelet for camera strap........5 i: Playback zoom......... 75 Connector cover j: Help..............40 ..........16, 80, E22, E26 Power switch/power-on lamp USB/audio/video output connector ................
  • Page 22 11 12 13 14 15 16...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Charge lamp..........17, E84 Monitor ................8 Flash lamp............... 53 Speaker............95, E60 b (e movie-record) button..... 90 Tripod socket..........F19 A (shooting mode) button Battery-chamber/ ............26, 38, 40, 47, 49 memory card slot cover......14, 15 c (playback) button ......32, 77 Battery chamber..........14 Multi selector Memory card slot..........

  • Page 24: 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 Menu icons...
  • Page 25 Press H or I to select a menu Press the k button. option. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Motion detection Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Auto Print date Off Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Press H or I to select a Press the k button.

  • Page 26: The Monitor

    The Monitor 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 (A98)).
  • Page 27 Shooting mode ....26, 38, 40, 47, 49 Aperture value............30 Print date..........98, E72 Macro mode ............57 Zoom indicator ..........29, 57 Shutter speed............30 Focus area (auto)......30, 63, E42 Focus indicator ............ 30 AE/AF-L indicator...........E4 Focus area (for manual or center) ................63, E43 Quick effects icon.......64, E47 Focus area (face detection, pet detection)

  • Page 28: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 999 / 999 999 / 999 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 29m 0s 29m 0s 29m 0s 29m 0s...
  • Page 29 Date of recording ..........20 a Current frame number/ total number of frames ......32 Time of recording..........20 b Movie length............. 95 Voice memo icon .......78, E60 Internal memory indicator ......32 Album icon in Movie playback guide........95 favorite pictures mode.......76, E5 Category icon in Quick effects guide..........

  • Page 31: Basic Steps For Shooting And Playback

    Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ..................14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery .................16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ................18 Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time ......20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On .....................24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ..................26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ......................28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................30...

  • Page 32: Preparation 1 Insert The Battery

    Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the included Battery latch Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully insert the battery ( 2 ).

  • Page 33: Removing The Battery

    Removing the 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 ( 1 ) to partially eject the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera ( 2 );...

  • Page 34: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery

    Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P. • 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 35 “Charging AC Adapter” (F5) before use. Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S3500 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A80, E83). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately;...

  • Page 36: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert the memory card. Memory card slot •...

  • Page 37: Removing The Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting.

  • Page 38: 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. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. •...
  • Page 39 Press J or K to select your home time zone London, Casablanca and 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 turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. Back Press H or I to choose the order in which the Date format...
  • Page 40 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 (A98). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone.

  • Page 42: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Indicator Description Battery level is high.

  • Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off

    30 minutes (fixed). AC Power Supply • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; E94) is used, COOLPIX S3500 can be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the...

  • Page 44: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Press the A button. • The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I Auto mode to choose a shooting mode and press the k button.

  • Page 45: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes Auto mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A63) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Scene Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. When using 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.

  • Page 46: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking images in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 47: Using The Zoom

    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 (A54) is set to W (Off). - When using the telephoto setting. •...

  • Page 48: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway (A31). • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. •...

  • Page 49: 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. While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the Press all the shutter and take an image.

  • Page 50: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. c (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 Display the previous image display.

  • Page 51: More Information

    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 (A68) or pet detection (A46), the image will be rotated and displayed automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except for images captured with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A63), or Subject tracking (A63).

  • Page 52: Step 6 Delete Images

    Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k Delete button. • Current image: Delete the image currently displayed. Current image •...
  • Page 53 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector J or K to choose an Erase selected images image to be deleted, and then press H to display K. • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. •...

  • Page 55: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the 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. A (Auto) Mode ..............

  • Page 56: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode A (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 (A63). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button •...

  • Page 57: 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 (E92). Press the k button when the image is Quick effects displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.

  • Page 58: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene modes shown as below are available. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button * The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.

  • Page 59: Displaying A Description Of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

    Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display) Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen and Panorama assist rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

  • Page 60: Night Portrait O

    c Landscape • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A8) always glows green. d Sports • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.
  • Page 61 Z Beach • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. z Snow • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. h Sunset • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. i Dusk/dawn •...
  • Page 62 k Close-up • Macro mode (A57) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
  • Page 63 l Museum • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).
  • Page 64 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 shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: The camera takes one image at a time.

  • Page 65: 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 H, I, J, K M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

  • Page 66: Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

    Category Description n Toy camera Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image effect 2 periphery. o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color. • The camera focuses on the area at the center of the frame. •...

  • Page 67: Stop Shooting

    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). In addition, the skin softening function smoothes 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 68: Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

    Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A99) 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

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41) or Night portrait (A42) scene mode •...

  • Page 70: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K when shooting. m (flash mode) n (self-timer), pet portrait auto release p (macro mode) o (exposure compensation) Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

  • Page 71: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Using the Flash (Flash Modes) The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). Press H or I to choose the desired flash Auto mode and press the k button. •...

  • Page 72: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes 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 in dim lighting. Fill flash Flash fires whenever an image is taken.

  • Page 73: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-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 to be in the image you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.
  • Page 74 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About 1/250 1/250 F3.5...

  • Page 75: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can 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. Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).
  • Page 76 Note About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). Autofocus When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A63) in the shooting menu (A63) to Full-time AF.

  • Page 77: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). Press H or I to select a compensation value. Exposure compensation • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. •...

  • Page 78: Default Settings

    Default Settings The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro mode compensation (A53) (A55) (A57) (A59) A (Auto mode) (A38) D (Special effects) (A47) F (Smart portrait) (A49) Scene x (A41) b (A41) c (A42) d (A42)
  • Page 79 Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro mode compensation (A53) (A55) (A57) (A59) l (A45) m (A45) n (A45) o (A45) U (A45) O (A46) Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed.

  • Page 80: Functions That Can Be Set Using The D Button (Shooting Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Shooting Menu) When shooting images in shooting mode, you can set the menu options listed below by pressing the d button. Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity 8m 0s 8m 0s Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode...

  • Page 81: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options In shooting menu, the following options can be changed. Option Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is x Image mode 5152×3864. Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with White balance your eye.
  • Page 82 Option Description Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function Quick effects (A39). The default setting is On. Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens Skin softening facial skin tones by applying the skin softening function.

  • Page 83: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Setting Description When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is Continuous (A63) selected, flash is disabled. Flash mode Blink proof (A64) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash is disabled. AF area mode When Subject tracking is selected, self-timer is (A63)
  • Page 84 Restricted function Setting Description Digital zoom When the digital zoom is in effect, focus area is fixed AF area mode (A98) at Center. Quick effects cannot be applied to images Quick effects Continuous (A63) immediately after they are taken with continuous shooting.

  • Page 85: Focusing

    Focusing This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus lock. AF Area When using A (auto) mode, or when using Scene auto selector for the scene mode, the camera performs the focus operations described below when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 86: Face Detection

    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. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the 8m 0s 8m 0s...
  • Page 87 • When using A (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

    Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu (A63) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject at the center of the frame.
  • Page 89 Subjects Not Suitable for 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: • Subject is very dark •...

  • Page 91: Playback Features

    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 ..............74 Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display....75 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback .... 76 Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Playback Menu) ...............

  • Page 92: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. Display area guide 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004.

  • Page 93: Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display

    Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails. 2013 05 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004. JPG 0004. JPG Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

  • Page 94: Selecting Certain Types Of Images For Playback

    Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback 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.

  • Page 95: Switching Between Playback Modes

    Switching Between Playback Modes Press the c button in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode. • The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback mode selection menu) is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select the Auto sort desired mode and press the k button.

  • Page 96: Functions That Can Be Set Using The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set Using 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. When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu for the current playback mode is displayed.
  • Page 97 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. The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 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 external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off.
  • Page 99 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 the Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 (available separately) to the TV’s input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.

  • Page 100: Using Viewnx 2

    Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP...
  • 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 the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: 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 102 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK. 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

    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 USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.
  • Page 104 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program.

  • Page 105: Transfer Images To The Computer

    Transfer images to the computer. • 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 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ). •...

  • Page 106: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. •...

  • Page 107: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 8m 0s 8m 0s Recording Movies ............. 90 Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Movie Menu)....94 Movie Playback..............95...

  • Page 108: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. The settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied 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 (E64).
  • Page 109 Press the b (e 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 while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.
  • Page 110 Note About Autofocus for Movie Recording When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A71), 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.
  • 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 (A40) or special effects mode (A47) is also applied to movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects close to the camera can be recorded.

  • Page 112: Functions That Can Be Set Using The D Button (Movie Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set Using 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 Wind noise reduction Option Description Select the movie type.

  • Page 113: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A94). 0010. AVI 0010. AVI Press the k button and the movie is played back. Movie options Deleting Movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A32) or thumbnail...
  • Page 114 Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode. Adjusting the Volume Rotate the zoom control (A3) during movie playback. 4s 4s Volume indicator Note About Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3500 cannot be played back.

  • Page 115: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date 8m 0s 8m 0s Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist...

  • Page 116: Functions That Can Be Set Using The D Button (Setup Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set Using 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 Vibration reduction...
  • Page 117 Option Description 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. Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. Format card Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language.

  • Page 119: 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 ....................E11 Editing Images (Still Images) ................E12 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)........E22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ........E24 Menu The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............E32...

  • Page 120: Using Panorama Assist

    Using Panorama Assist Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M U (Panorama assist) M k button * The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.
  • 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 of 8m 0s 8m 0s image has been taken to complete the scene. Press the k button when shooting is complete.
  • Page 122 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 123: Favorite Pictures Mode

    Favorite Pictures Mode 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: Viewing Images In An Album

    Press the multi selector to choose a desired Favorite pictures album and press the k button. • The selected images are added and the camera switches to the playback menu. • To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat from step 1.

  • Page 125: 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 Press the multi selector J or K to select an Remove from favorites image and press H to hide L.

  • Page 126: Changing Icons Assigned To Albums

    Changing Icons Assigned to 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 d button. Press J or K to select an icon color and press Choose icon the k button.

  • Page 127: Auto Sort Mode

    Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. 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 128 • Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be displayed in auto sort mode (E61). • Images or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3500 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

  • Page 129: 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 Select a date with the multi selector, and press the k button List by date to play back images captured on the selected date. •...

  • Page 130: Editing Images (Still Images)

    Notes About Image Editing • The COOLPIX S3500 editing functions are not available for images captured with another make or model of digital cameras. • If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch option (E17).
  • 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 An editing function other than glamour retouch can be used.

  • Page 132: Quick Effects

    Quick Effects Select one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2 (E14). Effect 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 Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look (red), Cross process (yellow), Cross process...
  • Page 133 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during playback (A10).

  • Page 134: 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 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Quick retouch degree of enhancement performed and press the k button.

  • Page 135: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces With Eight Effects

    Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch, and press the k button.
  • Page 136 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. Save OK? • Copies created with the glamour retouch option can be recognized by the u icon displayed in playback mode (A10). Notes About Glamour Retouch •...

  • Page 137: Small Picture: Reducing Image Size

    Small Picture: Reducing Image Size Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Small picture desired copy size and press the k button. •...

  • Page 138: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A74) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the image for cropping (A74). 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 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback.

  • Page 140: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Playback On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using the Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 (available separately) to play back images on a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. •...
  • Page 141 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the television. • While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off. If Images are not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television.

  • Page 142: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F21) 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 and number of copies using Print order option (E51) Connect to printer (E25)

  • Page 143: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S3500 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
  • 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 One At A Time

    Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E25), follow the procedure described below to print an image. Use the multi selector to choose the desired Print selection image and press the k button. 15/05/2013 •...
  • Page 146 Choose Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge prints Start print Copies Paper size Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size k button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose 5×7 in. Default in the paper size menu.

  • Page 147: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E25), follow the procedure described below to print multiple images. When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector to choose Paper size Print menu and press the k button.
  • Page 148 Print selection Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to specify the number of copies for each.
  • Page 149 DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created DPOF printing using the Print order option (E51). • When the menu shown at right is displayed, prints choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. Choose Cancel and press the k Start print button to return to the print menu.

  • Page 150: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Select A (auto) mode M d button M Image mode M k button You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.

  • Page 151: Image Mode (Image Size And Quality)

    Image Mode • Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65). Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.

  • Page 152: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k 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

    Preset Manual The 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 Frame the reference object in the measuring Preset manual window. Cancel Measure Measuring window Press the k 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.

  • Page 155: Continuous

    Continuous Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Enable continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector). 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 down, up to 6 images are V Continuous taken at a rate of about 1.1 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to x 5152×3864.
  • Page 156 Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and 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 mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

  • Page 157: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k 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 at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
  • Page 158 Notes About ISO sensitivity • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65). • Motion detection (E75) 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 settings are limited to r 2272×1704, q 1600×1200, and O 640×480.

  • Page 159: 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 160: 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 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 H, I, J, or K to move the focus area to the position where you want to focus, and then x Manual...

  • Page 162: Using Subject Tracking

    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 (A71). • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65). Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M Subject tracking M k button M d button...
  • 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 1/250 1/250 F3.5...

  • Page 164: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Choose how the camera focuses. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed (default setting) halfway. The camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release B Full-time AF button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 165: Quick Effects

    Quick Effects Select A (auto) mode M d button M Quick effects M k button Enable or disable the quick effects function. Option Description Press the k button immediately after releasing the shutter when in A (auto) mode to display the effect selection screen and use p On (default setting) the quick effects function (A39).

  • Page 166: Smart Portrait Menu

    Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E32) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select the smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Enable skin softening. Option Description S High When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften R Normal (default setting)

  • Page 167: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer Select the smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Enables the smile timer. Turns the smile timer off.

  • Page 168: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Select the smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k 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. Option Description Enables blink warning.

  • Page 169: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (E12) 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 When printing images stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”...
  • Page 170 Choose images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I 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, or captured on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing.
  • Page 172 Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F21) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. •...

  • Page 173: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k 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 Start and Slide show press the k button.

  • Page 174: Protect

    Choose End or Restart. • The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused. Highlight G and press k to return to Step 1, or select F to restart the show. Notes About Slide Show •...

  • Page 175: Selecting Images

    Selecting Images The image selection screen like that shown at right is displayed Protect with the following operations: • Print order>Select images (E51) • Protect (E56) • Rotate image (E58) • Copy>Selected images (E61) • Favorite pictures (E5) Back • Remove from favorites (E7) •...

  • Page 176: Rotate Image

    Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which to display recorded images during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 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 the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Voice memo M k button Use the camera’s built-in 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

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current image, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S3500 is not able to record a voice memo for images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

  • Page 179: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option Copy from the copy screen and press the k button.
  • Page 180 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 (E59) are attached to images selected for copying, the voice memos are copied with the images. •...

  • Page 181: 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. A larger image size improves the image quality and increases the file size. Image size (recorded pixels) Option Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical)
  • 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. Note that the actual movie length and file size may vary depending on the content of the movie or on subject movement, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same movie option setting.

  • Page 183: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Select the autofocus method used when recording movies. Option Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.

  • Page 184: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the (default setting) welcome screen.

  • Page 185: 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 Set camera clock to current date and Date and time 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 Time zone and date Date and time and press the k button. Date format Time zone Choose x Travel destination and press the Time zone k button. Home time zone Travel destination •...

  • Page 187: Time Zone

    Press J or K to choose the travel destination New York, Toronto, Lima time zone. • Press H 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 W icon will be displayed at the top of the monitor.

  • Page 188: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Set the options below. Option Description Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and Photo info playback mode. This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed Image review immediately after shooting.
  • Page 189 Shooting mode Playback mode 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004. JPG 0004. JPG Framing 8m 0s 8m 0s grid+auto info In addition to information shown with The current settings or Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a operational guides are reference for framing an image.

  • Page 190: 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 during shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E54).

  • Page 191: Vibration Reduction

    Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z menu icon M Vibration reduction M k 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 monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.

  • Page 193: 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 When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 194: Af Assist

    AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Option Description AF-assist illumination is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 195: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Enable or disable digital zoom. Option Description When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A29). (default setting) Digital zoom will not be activated (except during movie recording).

  • Page 196: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Adjust the sound settings listed below. Option Description Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the Button sound camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.

  • Page 197: Auto Off

    Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode (A25) to save power.

  • Page 198: 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 restored.

  • Page 199: Language

    Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Choose one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Finnish Danish Swedish German Vietnamese (default setting) Turkish Spanish Ukrainian Greek Arabic French Bengali Indonesian Simplified Chinese...

  • Page 200: Video Mode

    Video Mode Press the d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button Adjust settings necessary for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and PAL.

  • Page 201: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable. Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery...
  • Page 202 Notes About Connecting the 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 camera to some printers.

  • Page 203: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when using face detection (A68) in the following modes: • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E42) is selected for AF area mode option). •...
  • Page 204 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is Did someone blink? displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Exit Option Description...

  • Page 205: 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 will not be uploaded. Notes About Eye-Fi Cards •...

  • Page 206: 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. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A53) Auto Self-timer (A55) Macro mode (A57) Exposure compensation (A59) Shooting Menu...
  • Page 207 Scene Mode Option Default value Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection Scene auto selector menu (A40) Night landscape (A43) Hand-held Hue adjustment in Food mode (A44) Center Continuous in pet portrait mode (A46) Continuous Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode (A46) Special Effects Mode Option Default value...
  • Page 208 Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (E66) None Photo info (E70) Auto info Image review (E70) Brightness (E70) Print date (E72) Vibration reduction (E73) Motion detection (E75) Auto AF assist (E76) Auto Digital zoom (E77) Button sound (E78) Shutter sound (E78) Auto off (E79) 1 min Charge by computer (E83)

  • Page 209: Firmware Version

    Others Option Default value Paper size (E28, E29) Default Frame interval for slide show (E55) • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E92) 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 (A34) before selecting Reset all.

  • Page 210: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Image/Sound File and Folder 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)
  • 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 (E61).

  • Page 212: 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 Be 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 213: Error Messages

    Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. O (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before Battery temperature is resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn off elevated.
  • Page 214 Display Cause/Solution 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. • Check that terminals are clean. •...
  • Page 215 Sound file cannot be • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. – saved. • Select an image captured with COOLPIX S3500. A blink was detected One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the in the picture just image was captured.
  • Page 216 Select the category containing the sorted images. File contains no File not created with COOLPIX S3500. image data. File cannot be viewed on COOLPIX S3500. View file using a – This file cannot be computer or the devices used to create or edit this file.
  • Page 217 Display Cause/Solution Travel destination is in Destination in same time zone as home. the current time zone. 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.
  • Page 218 Display Cause/Solution Paper has jammed in the printer. Printer error: paper Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k – button to resume printing.* No paper is loaded in printer. Printer error: out of Load the specified paper, select Resume and press the k –...

  • Page 219: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ....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..............F17 Supported Standards ....................F21 Approved Memory Cards ..................F22 Index ................F24...

  • Page 220: Maximizing Camera Life And Performance

    Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 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. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 221 Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source or Memory Card Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.

  • Page 222: The Battery

    • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use. • When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S3500 using the Charging AC Adapter EH-70P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).

  • Page 223: 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 224: 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 225: 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. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using The camera is on but does...
  • Page 226 Problem Cause/Solution • Battery is exhausted. 25, E79 • 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 •...
  • Page 227 Problem Cause/Solution 20, E67 • If the camera clock has not been set, “Date not 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/ 01/2013 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time Date and time of recording and date from the Time zone and date option are not correct.
  • Page 228 Problem Cause/Solution The camera may become hot when used for an extended period of time to shoot movies or send The camera becomes hot. – images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction. Shooting Problem Cause/Solution...
  • Page 229 Problem Cause/Solution Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Streaks of light or partial Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when E38, F3 discoloration are visible in recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the monitor.
  • Page 230 Problem Cause/Solution 99, E78 • Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter sound in the setup menu. No sound is 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 5, 28 speaker.
  • Page 231 Problem Cause/Solution When taking images with V (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 flash set to V (Auto with 42, 54 areas not affected by red-eye.
  • Page 232 File cannot be played back. • Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3500 cannot be play back. • Images captured with cameras other than COOLPIX S3500 may not be enlarged.
  • Page 233 • The desired image was sorted into a category other than the category currently displayed. 77, E10, • Images recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3500 and images copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. The recorded images are not •...
  • Page 234 Problem Cause/Solution With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the 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 80, E83 Auto is selected for the Charge by computer camera is connected to a option in the setup menu.

  • Page 235: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3500 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 7× optical zoom Focal length 4.7–32.9mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–182 mm lens in...
  • Page 236 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 237 Flash Range (approx.) [W]: 0.5–4.1 m (1 ft 8 in.–13 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 1.0–2.1 m (3 ft 4 in.–7 ft 1 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...
  • Page 238 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: x 5152×3864 selected for Image mode, zoom adjusted with each shot, and flash fired with every other shot.

  • Page 239: Supported Standards

    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

    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 241: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...

  • Page 242: Index

    Index R .......... E4 Symbols A Auto mode....24, 26, 38 Numerics C Scene mode........40 240/30p........94, E63 D Special effects mode ..... 47 480/30p........94, E63 F Smart portrait mode...... 49 720/30p........94, E63 c Playback mode....... 32, 76 h Favorite pictures mode ..
  • Page 243 Connector cover ........3 Continuous......63, E37 Backlighting o ........45 Copying images..... 78, E61 Battery ........14, 16, 22 Crop........74, E20 Battery chamber........5 Cross process o ......... 48 Battery charger ...... 17, E94 Cyanotype ......63, E41 Battery latch ........
  • Page 244 Face detection......28, 68 Help............41 Face priority ......63, E42 High key G .......... 47 Favorite pictures menu.... 78, E6 High-contrast monochrome F..47 Favorite pictures mode ... 79, E5 File names ........E92 Identifier.......... E92 Fill flash..........54 Image mode ....
  • Page 245 Monitor........5, 8, F6 Photo info ........E70 Monitor settings ....98, E70 PictBridge....81, E24, F21 Motion detection ....98, E75 Playback ......32, 95, E60 Movie length........E64 Playback menu....... 78, E51 Movie menu......94, E63 Playback mode......32, 76 Movie options......
  • Page 246 Rotate image ......78, E58 Speaker ............ 5 RSCN ..........E92 Special effects mode ......47 Sports d ..........42 SSCN..........E92 Scene auto selector x......41 Standard color......63, E41 Scene mode........40, 41 Strap ............5 Selective color I......... 47 Subject tracking ..
  • Page 247 Voice memo......78, E59 Volume ........96, E60 WAV ..........E92 Welcome screen....98, E66 White balance......63, E34 Wide-angle..........29 Wind noise reduction ..9, 94, E65 Zoom control......3, 29, 96 Zoom in..........29 Zoom out ..........29...
  • Page 248 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. YP3B02(11) 6MN11311-02...

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