Nikon Coolpix S3000 Users Manual

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Table of Contents
a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .......................................................................................... 87
b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................ 91
c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures).................................................................................................... 92
d Protect...

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w Electronic VR ................................................................................................................................................ 134
U Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................... 135
h AF Assist ............................................................................................................................................................

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Introduction
Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera. This 
manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital 
camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who 
use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and 
conventions are used:
Notations
•A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory...

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Introduction
Information and Precautions
Life-Long LearningAs 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/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,...

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Information and Precautions
Introduction
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means 
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
•Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government 
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or...

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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Lens cover closed
1Shutter-release button.............................. 26
2Zoom control.................................................. 25
f: wide ......................................................... 25
g: tele .............................................................. 25
h: thumbnail playback...................... 69
i: playback zoom.................................... 72
j: help...

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
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Opening the 
connector cover
1Charge lamp ......................................... 15, 117
Flash lamp......................................................... 31
2A (shooting mode) button ............. 8, 35
3c (playback) button ................... 8, 28, 73
4Multi selector ..................................................... 9
5k (apply selection) button ...................... 9
6l (delete) button ..............28, 29, 96, 110
7d...

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
The MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback 
(actual display varies with current camera settings). 
The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear 
after a few seconds (A132).
Shooting
*Differs according to the current shooting mode.
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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
Playback
1The icon for the album or the selected category in auto sort mode currently selected in 
playback mode is displayed.
2Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.
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Basic Operations
The A (Shooting Mode) Button
The c (Playback) Button
•Press the A button in playback mode to enter 
shooting mode.
•Press the A button in shooting mode to display 
the shooting-mode selection menu and switch 
shooting modes (A35).
•Press the c button in shooting mode to enter 
playback mode. 
•Press the c button in playback mode to display 
the playback-mode selection menu and switch 
playback modes (A73).
•If the camera is turned off, hold down the c 
button to turn the...