Nikon Coolpix S3000 Users Manual

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Basic Camera Setup
n Language
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
o Video Mode
Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.
d button M z (Setup menu) (A126) M n Language
CzechPolish
DanishPortuguese
GermanRussian
(default setting)Finnish
SpanishSwedish
GreekTurkish
FrenchSimplified Chinese
IndonesianTraditional Chinese
ItalianJapanese
HungarianKorean
DutchThai
NorwegianArabic
d button M z (Setup menu) (A126) M o Video mode...

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V Charge by Computer
Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the 
camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A117).
BNotes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer
•The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the 
PictBridge standard.
•When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print pictures with 
direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the...

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d Blink Warning
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked 
using face priority when shooting in the following modes.
•A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A44) is selected for AF area mode 
option).
•Scene auto selector (A51), Portrait (A53), or Night portrait (A54) is 
selected for the scene mode.
BNote on Blink Warning
The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16.
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen
When the blink warning screen shown at right is 
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.
OptionUseDescription
Enlarge the detected 
face that blinkedg (i) Rotate the zoom control to g (i).
Switch to full-frame 
playbackf (h) Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Select the face to be 
displayedIf the...

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p Reset All
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default 
values.
Basic Shooting Functions
Shooting Menu
Scene Mode
Smart Portrait Menu
d button M z (Setup menu) (A126) M p Reset all
OptionDefault value
Flash mode (A30)Auto
Self-timer (A32)Off
Macro mode (A33)Off
Exposure compensation (A34)0.0
OptionDefault value
Image mode (A37)I4000×3000
White balance (A39)Auto
Continuous (A41)Single
ISO sensitivity (A42)Auto
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Subject Tracking Menu
Movie Menu
Setup Menu
OptionDefault value
Autofocus mode (A67)Full-time AF
OptionDefault value
Movie options (A108)I TV movie 640
Autofocus mode (A109)Single AF
Electronic VR (A109)Off
OptionDefault value
Menus (A127)Text
Welcome screen (A128)None
Photo info (A132)Auto info
Image review (A132)On
Brightness (A132)3
Date imprint (A133)Off
Electronic VR (A134)Off
Motion detection (A135) Auto
AF assist (A136)Auto
Digital zoom (A136)On
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Others
•Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A151) from memory. 
Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file 
numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A92) before selecting Reset all.
•The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with 
Reset all.
Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A40) acquired for White balance
Setup menu: Picture selected for Welcome screen (A128), Date (A129), 
Language (A139),...

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Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following 
precautions when using or storing the device.
BKeep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
BDo not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
BHandle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or...

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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Caring for the Camera
CThe Battery
•Check the battery level before using the camera and  replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do 
not continue charging once the battery is fully  charged as this will result in reduced battery 
performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on 
important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatur es below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
• Charge the battery...

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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before 
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an 
extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or 
in any of the following locations:
•Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as 
televisions or...