Nikon Coolpix 100 manual To change the flash setting, press the Adjust button

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To change the flash setting, press the ADJUST button.

Auto

ADJUST button

On

ADJUST button

Off ADJUST

ADJUST button

When the flash is set to “Auto”, pressing the shutter release button half-way will activate the auto exposure circuitry, causing the flash to charge whenever lighting is poor. Changing the setting to “On” causes the flash to charge each time the shutter release button is pressed. You will not be able to take photographs until the flash is fully charged.

Shutter Release Lamp

When the flash is fully charged, the shutter release lamp will glow steadily. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to fire the flash and record an image.

Note: The COOLPIX 100's built-in flash has a range of 1.2 – 2.25 meters (3´11˝ – 7´5˝).

Beyond the Basics : Using the Flash

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Contents Page Page Coolpix Page Modifications Safety Precautions Observe caution when operating the flash Observe proper precautions when handling batteriesUse only AA alkaline batteries Keep out of reach of childrenHow to hold the Coolpix Comply with copyright notices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedContents Troubleshooting Page Overview Overview What’s in this Package Before You BeginParts of the Coolpix Attaching the Wrist Strap Guide to the Control Panel Display Through the Viewfinder Do not touch the lens with your fingers Avoid sudden changes in temperatureDo not drop Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsBatteries Putting Batteries in Your Camera First StepsTurning the Camera On Battery level normal Checking Battery LevelSetting the Time and Date Quality Adjust button Taking Your First Photograph Turn the power on Check the number of exposures remainingReady the camera Check the camera’s settings Half-press the shutter release button Compose a photographFull-press the shutter release button Beyond the Basics Using the FlashTo change the flash setting, press the Adjust button Red-Eye Reduction Image Quality Macro Close-Up Using the Automatic Timer Connecting Your Camera to a Computer Beyond the Basics Connecting Your Camera to a Computer Deleting Pictures from Memory Adjusterase Cleaning Caring for Your CameraStorage General problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or under-exposed Indication Exposure count shows zeroError codes CCD SpecificationsJpeg Index IndexIndex EC Declaration of Conformity