Nikon Coolpix S3000 Users Manual

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
COperations Available in Playback Mode
See “Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode” (A68) and “Editing Pictures” (A98) for more 
information.
CPressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The 
lens will not extend.
CViewing Pictures
•When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A46) are displayed in...

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Using the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-
14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.4 m (1 ft. 
8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press the multi selector m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose the 
desired flash mode and press the k button.
The icon for the selected flash...

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
BShooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor
•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of 
camera shake.
•The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken 
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
•The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim 
lighting. More time than usual is...

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. 
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when 
pressing the shutter-release button.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
1Press the multi selector n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10 
s or 2 s and press the k button.
10 s...

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1Press the multi selector p (macro mode).
The macro menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON 
and press the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button 
within a few seconds, the...

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press the multi selector o (exposure 
compensation).
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to adjust 
exposure and press the k button.
To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure 
compensation.
To make the picture darker, apply...

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More on Shooting
More on Shooting
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), s (subject 
tracking), and D (movie) modes.
1Press the A button in shooting 
mode.
The shooting-mode selection menu is 
displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to select a 
shooting mode and press the k button.
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.
To select a different scene mode (the second icon 
from the top), press K, press the multi selector H, 
I, J, or K...

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More on Shooting
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A22).
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Enter A (auto) mode (A22). 
Press the d button to display the shooting menu.
•Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A9).
•To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.
BCamera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A49). 
AImage modeA37
Choose the...

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
More on Shooting
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Image mode refers to the combinatio n of image size and image quality 
(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best 
suited to the manner in which pictures  will be used and the capacity of the 
internal memory or memory card. The high er the image mode setting, the larger 
the size at which it can be printed or  displayed without appearing noticeably 
“grainy,” but...

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
More on Shooting
CNumber of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory 
and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ 
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number 
may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same 
specified capacity.
1If the...