Nikon Coolpix SQ Checking the Battery Level, Turn the camera on, Display Meaning Camera Status

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Checking the Battery Level

Turn the camera on.

•Rotate the power switch until it stops, then gently release the switch. The pow- er-on lamp will light.

First Steps

2 Check the battery level in the monitor.

Display	Meaning	Camera Status
NO ICON	Battery fully charged.	Camera functions normally.
	Low battery.	Fewer shots can be taken consec-
(Lights)	Ready spare batteries.	utively in “continuous” mode.

Warning!	Battery exhausted.
Battery exhausted	Charge or replace with	No pictures can be taken.
	a fully charged battery.

Auto Power Off ( 95)

The camera turns off automatically if no operations are performed for one minute (default setting). When the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the camera will turn off after thirty minutes if no operations are performed.

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Contents Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Do not use in the presence of flammable gasKeep out of reach of children Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Removing memory cardsFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Before Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningContents Viewing Pictures on a Computer Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryContents Printing Pictures DpofPage Symbols and conventions are used in this manual IntroductionCamera Before You BeginPlayback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures MonitorIndicators and icons when reviewing pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback ModeScene Mode Mode DialAuto Mode Manual Mode Movie ModeTon halfway Multi SelectorShutter-release Button Ton the rest of the wayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 AC Adapter EH-61Card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Removing the Battery Remove the batteryBattery is partially ejected First Steps Alternative Power SourcesConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Charging the BatteryPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Place the camera on the COOL-STATIONFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsPower-on lamp Meaning Spare battery charge lamp MeaningInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory CardConfirm that the camera is off Check label for correct orientationApproved Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Auto Power Off Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor Turn the camera onTurning the Camera off ButtonBasic Setup Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Clock BatteryBasic Photography Select ModeSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Flash mode Shooting modeSelect Mode Image sizeReady the camera Adjust the lens angleFrame the picture Hold the camera steadily in both handsFrame your subject Use the zoom buttonsFocus Focus area indicatorFocus and Shoot Status MeaningFocus and Shoot Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorTake the picture During RecordingAF-Assist illuminator Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusQuick Deletion or memo record Recompose the picture Check the focus area indicatorFocus on subject Button is also used to turn on the camera Press the buttonView pictures in the monitor Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitorHighlight Yes Image File and Folder NamesFollowing flash modes are available Using the FlashDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up Mode Close-UpsTaking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Picture is takenPress shutter-release once Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Exposure Compensation Lector or to display menuChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value By icon in the monitor Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes Choose scene. Current selectionNoise Reduction Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeScene Modes Portrait Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available Party/IndoorLandscape SportsBeach/Snow Night Landscape SunsetDusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Close UpMuseum Panorama Assist CopyBack Light Scene Modes More on PhotographyWith the previous picture Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight Middle of the monitorScene Modes Panorama Assist Press When icon is displayedQuick Deletion/Memo Record More on Photography For more information onYes Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Press Press Description Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera More on PlaybackYes to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoNo to Turn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the camera off Connect the video cable Before Connecting the Camera Viewing Pictures on a ComputerViewing Pictures on a Computer To select the USB optionHighlight USB Windows 2000 ProfessionalSelecting Pictures for Transfer Windows 98 Second Edition SEMac OS 9 9.0 USB HubTurn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION CCheck that the camera is turned offTransferring Pictures Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer picturesDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button onPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPrinting Pictures Dpof Highlight pictureSelector Check will appear Press Button to completeLight Info and press the multi Box next to itemPrinting Pictures Dpof Date Print SetMovies Recording MoviesLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Movies Press Description Viewing MoviesMulti selector is used to play back movies White Balance Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityShooting menu contains the following options Shooting MenuTo make a selection from the shooting menu Highlight menu itemMenu Operation Guide White BalanceOption Image QualityImage Size Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size64-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx16-MB White Balance White balance is used to preserve natural colorsPreset White Balance Option DescriptionMetering Mode When to Use ItWeighted MatrixContinuous or Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous Multi-ShotBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorAF Area Mode ManualAuto-Focus Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie modeTo display the playback menu Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modePlayback menu contains the following options DeletePlayback Menu Press Description Slide ShowPress the multi selector to start a slide show Slide ShowDelete Delete menu contains the following op- tionsDeleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Complete operation ProtectYou can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion Larger than the original Small PictureHighlight a picture Small Picture Selecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferIcon CF Card Format Auto Off Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu Setup Menu Welcome ScreenOn the Welcome Screen To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played Screen, press the Menu buttonAuto Off VolumeBrightness Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values Video ModeReset All Monitor hood Optional AccessoriesBattery charger Technical NotesCaring for your Camera and Battery Monitor CleaningLens BodyStorage Technical Notes BatteriesError Messages Display Problem SolutionTechnical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution CoolElectronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Technical Notes Troubleshooting Coolpix SQ105 106 Specifications Coolpix SQSpecifications Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Exif VersionTechnical Auto power Off Auto modeMacro close-up/self-timer Exposure compensationNoise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 QuickTime103 Spare battery107 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation

Checking the Battery Level

Turn the camera on.

First Steps

2 Check the battery level in the monitor.

Display

Meaning

Camera Status

NO ICON

Auto Power Off ( 95)