Nikon Coolpix S3000 Users Manual

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Optional Accessories
* To use the charging AC adapter abroad, be sure to use a power adapter (available 
commercially) where necessary. Check beforehand with your travel agent regarding the 
necessity for power adapter plugs.
Rechargeable batteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Charging AC AdapterCharging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)*
Battery chargerBattery Charger MH-63
AC adapterAC Adapter EH-62D

Check that the AC adapter cord has been...

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Approved Memory Cards
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved 
for use in this camera.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
1If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device 
supports 2 GB cards.
2SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar 
device, check that device supports SDHC.
Contact the...

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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.
•Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for pictures taken 
in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A60) and “NIKON” for all 
other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder 
reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be...

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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the 
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
DisplayProblemSolutionA
O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time. 129
BBattery running low.Prepare to charge or replace 
battery.12, 14
N
Battery exhausted.Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 12, 14
P
Battery temperature 
highBattery temperature is 
high.Turn off camera, and allow 
battery to cool down before...

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P
Card is not formatted. 
Format card?
No
YesMemory card has not 
been formatted for use 
in this camera.Formatting deletes all data 
stored on the memory card. 
Be sure to select No and make 
copies of any pictures you 
wish to keep before 
formatting the memory card. 
Select Yes and press the k 
button to format the memory 
card.21
P
Out of memory.Memory card is full.•Choose smaller image size.
•Delete pictures.
•Insert new memory card.
•Remove memory card...

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P
Sound file cannot be 
saved.A voice memo cannot 
be attached to this file.•Voice memos cannot be 
attached to movies.
•Select a picture taken with 
this camera.–
96
P
A blink was detected 
in the picture just 
taken.One or more portrait 
subjects may have 
blinked when the 
picture was taken. Check the picture in playback 
mode. 64
N
Image cannot be 
modified.Cannot edit selected 
picture.•Be sure that the picture 
meets editing 
requirements.
•Movies cannot...

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N
File contains no image 
data.
File not created with this 
camera.File cannot be viewed on this 
camera. View file using a 
computer or the devices used 
to create or edit this file.–
P
This file cannot be 
played back.
N
All images are hidden.No pictures available for 
a slide show.–91
N
This image cannot be 
deleted.Picture is protected. Disable protection. 92
N
Travel destination is in 
the current time zone.Destination in same 
time zone as home.–129
Lens...

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* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PR
Printer error: out of 
paperNo paper is loaded in 
printer.Load the specified paper, 
select Resume and press the 
k button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: check inkInk error.Check ink, select Resume and 
press the k button to 
resume printing.*–
PR
Printer error: out of inkRunning out of ink or ink 
cartridge is empty.Replace ink cartridge, select 
Resume and...

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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
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Monitor is blank.•Camera is off.
•Battery is exhausted.
•Standby mode for saving power: press the 
power switch, the shutter-release button, the 
A button, or the c button.
•When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash 
has charged.
•Camera...

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Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the 
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a 
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, 
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact 
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting 
the power source as...