Nikon L101 quick start Taking Pictures, Frame a Picture

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Taking Pictures

Step 3—Frame a Picture

Use the zoom button to frame the subject near the center of the monitor.

The zoom button

Press to zoom in on the subject so that it fi lls

a larger area of the frame. Press to zoom out,

increasing the area visible in the frame.

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Step 4—Focus and Shoot

 

 

 

4 .1 Lightly press the shutter-release button about

 

 

 

halfway, stopping when you feel resistance.

 

 

 

The camera will set focus and exposure for the

 

 

 

subject closest to the camera. Focus and ex-

 

 

 

posure remain locked while the shutter-release

 

 

 

button is pressed halfway.

 

 

 

With the shutter-release button pressed half-

 

 

 

way, check the focus indicator and flash lamp:

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Focus indicator

 

 

 

 

On (green)

Subject in focus.

 

 

 

 

Camera unable to focus.

 

 

 

Blinks red

Change composition and

 

 

 

 

try again.

 

 

 

Flash lamp

 

 

 

 

On

Flash will fi re when picture is taken.

 

 

 

Blinks

Flash charging.

 

 

 

Off

Flash off or not required.

 

 

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Contents Quick Start Guide Package Contents Parts of the Camera Attach the Camera Strap Charge the Batteries Then plug it into a power outlet . Charge lamp will lightFirst Steps To StepTurn the Camera On Auto off Stand-by ModeMinutes, the camera will turn off automatically Use the multi selector to navigate the camera menus Choose a Language and Set the Camera ClockMulti Selector Highlight YesHighlight D M Y Display Date menuChoose date display order Highlight Battery Type Choose the Battery TypeReplacing the Batteries Where Are My Pictures Stored? Check Indicators in the MonitorCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Taking PicturesTaking Pictures Frame a PictureMonitor View PicturesPress Button to view a picture Pictures in reverse orderInstalling PictureProject PictureProjectConfirm that your system meets the following requirements Log on as an AdministratorBefore You Begin System Requirements Exit All Other ApplicationsSelect a language and click Next Installing PictureProject WindowsClick Easy Install to install the following Dows XP onlyPanorama Maker Click Yes to install QuickTimeInstalling Drivers Windows XP/Windows 98 SE Only Fotoshare Europe onlyDirectX DirectX 9 not Installed in Step DirectX 9 installed Click Finish or Yes to restart ComputerInstalling PictureProject Macintosh PictureProject Apple QuickTimeIf an earlier version of QuickTime is installed Tinue… to proceed with installationClick Install Click OKInstalling Nikon Fotoshare Europe Only To install PictureProjectFor details Viewing Pictures on a Computer Install PictureProject Before Connecting the CameraPictures to a folder on my computer using Windows XPUse a Reliable Power Source Automatic UpdatesDisconnecting the Camera Your Nikon digital cameraOther Features of the Coolpix L1/L101 Viewing the PictureProject Reference Manual