Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual

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The Setup Menu
Language
Choose the language for camera menus and messages ( 12).
Interface
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device ( 45, 47).
Option Description
USB Select USB option for connection to computer (
47) or printer ( 52).
Video
mode
Before connecting camera to video devices such as televisions or VCRs (
45), choose video mode that matches video standard used in device. Cam-
era supports NTSC and PAL standards.
Auto
transfer
Choose On to mark pictures for transfer to computer as they are taken.
AF Assist
If Auto is selected for this option, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist
the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator has
a maximum range of about 1.9 m / 6 ft. 3 in. (widest angle) to 1.1 m / 3 ft. 7 in.
(maximum zoom). The AF-assist illuminator will not light if Off is selected for
AF assist, (landscape assist), (sports assist), (Dusk / Dawn), (Night
landscape), (Close up), (Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Under-
water) is selected in scene mode, a setting other than PORTRAIT is selected in
(portrait assist) mode, or a setting other than NIGHT PORTRAIT is selected
in (night portrait assist) mode.
Reset all
Select Reset to restore the following settings to their original state:
Option Description
Flash mode Auto
Self timer Off
Macro close-up Off
Movie mode
Movie options Small size 320
Auto-focus mode Single AF
Scene mode
Party / Indoor
Portrait assist PORTRAIT
Landscape assist LANDSCAPE
Sports assist SPORTS
Night portrait assist NIGHT PORTRAIT
Option Description
Image mode Normal (2816)
White balance Auto
Exp. +/- ±0
Continuous Single
BSS Off
Sensitivity Auto
Color options Standard color
Welcome screen Disable welcome
Monitor settings
Photo info Show info
Brightness 3
Date imprint Off
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Nikon CoolPix S3 Specifications

Camera Specifications

effective pixels	6.0 million
CCD	1/2.5-inch type (6.4 million total pixels)
lens	3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm
LCD monitor	2.5-inch type, 110, 000-dot

Power

power requirements	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
battery life	Approx. 190 images
AC adapter	EH-63 (supplied)

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	Approx. 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm)
weight	Approx. 4.2 oz. (118g) (without battery and memory card)