Nikon Camera Coolpix S3700 Reference Manual

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Using Menus
Framing 
grid+auto infoIn addition to the information 
shown in 
Auto info , a 
framing grid is displayed to 
help frame pictures. 
The framing grid is not 
displayed while recording 
movies. Same as Auto info
.
Movie 
frame+auto info In addition to the information 
shown in 
Auto info , a frame 
is displayed before movie 
recording begins that 
represents the area that will 
be captured when recording 
movies.
The movie frame is not 
displayed while recording 
movies. Same as Auto info
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Using Menus
Date Stamp
The shooting date and time can be stamped on 
images when shooting. The information can be 
printed even when using a printer that does not 
support the date imprinting function.
BNotes About Date Stamp
•Stamped dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The 
date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured.
• The date and time cannot be stamped in the following situations:
-When using  Panorama assist  scene mode
- When shooting...

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Using Menus
Photo VR
Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images.
Select  Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
BNotes About Photo VR
•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 pictures.
• Images in the camera monitor may be displayed blurry immediately after shooting.
• The effects of camera shake may not be completely eliminated...

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Using Menus
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
BNotes About Digital Zoom
•Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes:
-Portrait , Night portrait , or Pet portrait  scene mode
- Smart portrait mode
• Digital zoom cannot be used in other  shooting modes when using certain settings 
( A 49).
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M AF assist M  k  button
OptionDescription
a  Auto
(default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when 
you press the shutter-release button under dim...

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Using Menus
Sound Settings
Auto Off
Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode 
(A 12).
You can select  30 s, 1 min  (default setting),  5 min, or 30 min.
CSetting the Auto Off Function
The time that passes before the camera ente rs standby mode is fixed in the following 
situations:
• When a menu is displayed: 3 mi nutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min )
• When shooting using  Pet portrait auto release : 5 minutes (when auto off is set 
to  30 s or  1 min)
• When...

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Using Menus
Format Card/Format Memory
Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory.
Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes 
all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to 
save important images to a computer before formatting.
Formatting a Memory Card
• Insert a memory card into the camera.
• Select  Format card  in the setup menu and then press the  k button.
Formatting the Internal Memory
• Remove the memory card from the camera....

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Language
Select a language for display of camera menus and messages.
Video Mode
Adjust settings necessary for connection to a TV. 
Select from NTSC and PAL. 
Both  NTSC  and PAL  are standards for analog color television broadcasting.
• The available frame rates in  Movie options (A83) vary depending on the 
video mode setting.
Press the 
d button M  z  menu icon  M Language  M k  button
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Video mode  M k  button 

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Charge by Computer
BNotes About Charging with a Computer
•When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the 
camera is turned off, charging stops.
• About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time 
increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.
• The camera turns off automatically if  there is no communication with the 
computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging.
BWhen the Charge Lamp...

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Reset All
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default 
values.
• Some settings, such as  Time zone and date or Language , are not reset.
• This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected.
CResetting File Numbering
To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in 
the internal memory ( A15) before selecting  Reset all.
Conformity Marking
View some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.
Firmware...

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