Nikon Camera Coolpix S3700 Reference Manual

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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
.
Shooting modePlayback mode
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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 movies
• The stamped date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image size.
CPrinting a Shooting Date on Images Without a Date Stamp
You can transfer images to a computer and use the ViewNX 2 software ( A111) to 
imprint the shooting date on the images when they are printed.
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Date stamp  M k  button
OptionDescription
f Date Date is stamped on images.
S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images.
Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.
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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 in some situations.
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Photo VR M  k  button
OptionDescription
g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using 
lens shift VR.
Off Compensation is not performed. 
						

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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 
lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 2.0 m 
(6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 
about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto 
position.
•
Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the 
AF-assist illuminator may not light.
Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Press the d button M  z  menu icon  M Digital zoom  M k  button
OptionDescription
On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled.
Off Digital zoom is disabled. 
						

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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 shooting using  Smile timer: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to  30 s or 1 
min )
• When the AC Adapter EH-62G is connected: 30 minutes
• When an audio video cable is connected: 30 minutes
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Sound settings  M k  button
OptionDescription
Button sound When 
On (default setting) is selected, the camera 
produces one beep when operations are performed, 
two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and 
three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound 
is also produced.
• Sounds are disabled when using  Pet portrait 
scene mode.
Shutter sound When 
On (default setting) is selected, the shutter 
sound is produced when the shutter is released.
• The shutter sound is not produced when using 
continuous shooting mode, when recording 
movies, or when using Pet portrait scene mode.
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Auto off M  k  button 
						

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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.
• Select  Format memory in the setup menu and then press the k  button.
To start formatting, select  Format on the screen that is displayed and press the 
k  button.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover during formatting.
• This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected.
Press the d
 button M z  menu icon  M Format card/Format memory  M 
k  button 
						

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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 Quickly Flashes Green
Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below. 
• 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).
• The USB cable is not connected correctly, or  the battery is faulty. Make sure the USB 
cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary.
• The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the 
computer.
• The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the 
camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications.
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Charge by computer  M k  
button
OptionDescription
a  Auto
(default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is 
running (
A104), the battery inserted into the camera 
is automatically charged using power supplied by the 
computer.
Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged 
when the camera is connected to a computer. 
						

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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 Version
View the current camera firmware version.
•This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected.
Press the 
d button M  z  menu icon  M Reset all  M k  button
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Conformity marking  M k  
button
Press the  d button M  z  menu icon  M Firmware version M  k  button 
						

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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 images 
to the smart device.
View Photos
Images that are saved in the camera’s memory card can be transferred and 
viewed on your smart device. You can also preselect the images in the camera 
that you want to transfer to your smart device.
BNotes
Security settings such as the password are no t configured at the time of purchase. It 
is the user’s responsibility to configure the appropriate security settings in  Options 
in the Wi-Fi options menu ( A64) if necessary.
1Use your smart device to connect to the Google Play Store, 
App Store or other online apps marketplace and search for 
“Wireless Mobile Utility.”
•Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details.
2Check the description and other information and install the 
software.
CUser’s Manual for Wireless Mobile Utility
Download the user’s manual from the website below.
•Android OS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/
• iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/
Installing the Software on the Smart Device
To establish a connection with the camera, press the  Z (Wi-Fi) button on the camera, 
turn on the Wi-Fi function of the smart device, and then start the “Wireless Mobile Utility” 
on the smart device while “Negotiating... Please wait.” is displayed on the camera.