Nikon S4 Press the shutter-release button, Matically focus on the subject at, ﬂash indicators

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Blinks red

On (red)

Blinks red

Off

Taking Pictures

The COOLPIX S4 has a two-stage shutter-release button. Pressing the shut- ter-release button halfway focuses the camera. Pressing it the rest of the way down releases the shutter to record a picture.

5	Focus
	Press the shutter-release button
	halfway to set focus and exposure.
	In	mode, the camera will auto-
	matically focus on the subject at
	the center of the frame. Focus and
	exposure will lock while the shutter-
	release button is pressed halfway.
	With the shutter-release button
	pressed halfway, check the focus
AUTO	and ﬂash indicators:

Focus indicator

Flash lamp

On (green) Subject in focus.

Camera unable to focus. Change compo- sition and try again.

Flash will ﬁre when picture is taken.

Flash charging.

Flash off or not required.

Take pictures

6	Take the picture
	Press the shutter-release button

the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly.

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Contents Quick Start Guide Package Contents Attach the camera strap and lens cap Attach the lens cap as shownPower outlet . The Charge lamp will light Charge the batteriesInsert the batteries Select mode Slide the mode selector to auto modeAuto Power off Stand-by Mode Turn the camera onChoose a language and set the clock Exit to shooting mode Display map of world time zonesDisplay Date menu Choose order in which Day, Month Year will be displayedChoose the battery type Take pictures Where Are My Pictures Stored? Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsDon’t Block the Shot Zoomﬂash indicators Press the shutter-release buttonMatically focus on the subject at With the shutter-release buttonView pictures Press the button Picture will be displayed in the monitorInstall PictureProject Before Connecting the Camera Other Nikon Software Nikon View/Nikon CaptureInstall PictureProject Insert the PictureProject installer CD intoWindows XP/Windows Click Easy Install to begin installation Following softwarePictureProject Software updates Click Finish or Yes to restart the computerInstalling or Uninstalling PictureProject Panorama Maker PictureProject Apple QuickTime 6 if requiredCopying the FotoShare icon to the hard disk Step Word and click OK Be displayed. After reading the licenseInstall and follow the steps below Click Restart to restart the computerApple QuickTime Software updates View pictures on a computer Windows XPUse a Reliable Power Source During TransferCollections Pictures in a variety of layouts Plete and you can disconnect the camera Viewing the PictureProject Reference Manual Do More with the Coolpix S4