Nikon COOLPIX S3600 User Manual Page 1

Confirming the Package Contents3First Steps5Shooting and Playback14Using ViewNX 220Other Functions 26For Your Safety32Quick Start GuideEn

First Steps10Step 4 Turn On the CameraPress the power switch.• The monitor turns on.C The Auto Off Function• The time that elapses before the camera e

First Steps11Step 5 Select a Language and Set the Camera ClockWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the d

First Steps125.4Select the date format and press the k button.5.5Edit the date and time.• Select a field: Press JK (changes between M, D, Y, hour, and

First Steps13C Imprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking ImagesAfter setting the date and time, enable the Print date option in the z (setup

Shooting and Playback14Step 1 Check the Battery Level and the Number of Exposures RemainingBattery Level IndicatorNumber of Exposures RemainingC is di

Shooting and Playback15Step 2 Hold the Camera and Frame a Picture2.1 Hold the camera steady in both hands.• Keep fingers and other objects away from t

Shooting and Playback16Step 3 Focus and Shoot3.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button lightly until you feel a slight resi

Shooting and Playback17Flash lampThe flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.* If the battery level is lo

Shooting and Playback18Step 4 Play Back ImagesPress the c (playback) button. The camera enters playback mode. • The last image captured is displayed i

Shooting and Playback19Deleting Unwanted ImagesTo delete the image currently displayed in the monitor, press the l (delete) button.When the deletion s

2Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX S3600 digital camera. This guide introduces the procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.To en

Using ViewNX 220ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the incl

Using ViewNX 221Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.1.1

Using ViewNX 2221.3 Start the installer.• We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help informati

Using ViewNX 223Step 2 Transferring Images to the Computer2.1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• D

Using ViewNX 224If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.• When using Windows 7If the dialog shown at righ

Using ViewNX 2252.3 Terminate the connection.• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB cable. If you a

Other Functions26Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure CompensationUse the multi selector in shooting mode to apply the following settings.

Other Functions27Selecting a Shooting ModePress the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu.Select a shooting mode with

Other Functions28Selecting a Playback ModePress the c button in playback mode to display the playback mode selection menu.Select a playback mode with

Other Functions29Using Camera MenusA variety of shooting and playback settings can be adjusted from the camera menus. Press the d button to display th

Confirming the Package Contents3In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.Confirming the Packag

Other Functions30Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame playback mode.To Use DescriptionSelect imagesUse the multi selector HI

Other Functions31Switch to another playback modecDisplays the playback mode selection menu, allowing you to switch to favorite pictures mode, auto sor

For Your Safety32To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety b

For Your Safety33Handle the camera strap with careNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.Keep out of reach of childrenParticular

For Your Safety34• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Put the battery in a plastic bag,

For Your Safety35Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur

Notices36Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO

Notices37• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experie

Notices38Caring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings

Notices39B Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source or Memory CardDo not remove the battery while the product is on, or

Confirming the Package Contents4Parts of the Camera45689101112137 2311 Power switch/power-on lamp2 Zoom control3 Shutter-release button4 Charge lamp/f

Notices40Before Taking Important ImagesBefore taking images on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a

Notices41Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Un

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First Steps5Step 1 Attach the Camera StrapStep 2 Insert the Battery and Memory CardIf a memory card is inserted in the camera, image’s data is saved o

First Steps62.2 Insert the battery.• Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).• The

First Steps72.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Removing the Battery and Memory CardTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-

First Steps8Step 3 Charge the BatteryUse the included Charging AC Adapter and USB cable to charge the battery while it is in the camera.3.1 Prepare th

First Steps93.2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.• Keep the