Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Focus and Shoot, Focus area indicator, Status Meaning

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Step 3 – Focus and Shoot

Basic Photography

1 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

set focus and exposure.

• Focus and exposure will be locked while

Flash-ready lamp the shutter-release button is pressed half- way.

• In mode, the camera automatically

selects focus area containing subject closest to camera.

• The focus area indicator lights green when the subject is in focus.

Focus area indicator

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus area indicator and (flash-ready) lamp.

	Status		Meaning
Focus area		Lights	Subject in focus.
indicator		(green)	Subject in focus.
indicator		(green)
[	]	Flashes	Camera unable to focus on subject.
(	*)	(red)	Recompose the picture and try again.

Flash-ready		On	Flash will fire when picture is taken.

			Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutter-
lamp		Blinks	Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutter-
lamp		Blinks	release button, then try again.
			release button, then try again.
		Off	Flash is off or not required.

*In certain cases, the Autofocus indicator ( 35).

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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-61Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryCard slot cover 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 orientationFormatting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsApproved 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 BatterySet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select ModeBasic Photography 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 RecordingQuick Deletion or memo record Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusAF-Assist illuminator Focus on subject Check the focus area indicatorRecompose the picture 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 NamesDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Using the FlashFollowing flash modes are available 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 takenSelf-Timer Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Lector or to display menuExposure Compensation By icon in the monitor Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes Choose scene. Current selectionScene Modes Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeNoise Reduction Portrait Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available Party/IndoorBeach/Snow SportsLandscape Dusk/Dawn SunsetNight Landscape Museum Close UpFireworks Show 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 onMore on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraYes Press Description Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera More on PlaybackNo to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoYes to Turn the camera off Connect the video cable Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the TV to the video channel 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 SetLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Recording MoviesMovies Multi selector is used to play back movies Viewing MoviesMovies Press Description 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/Size16-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx64-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 You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion ProtectComplete operation Highlight a picture Small PictureLarger than the original Small Picture Icon Auto TransferSelecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer CF Card Format To display the setup menu Setup menu contains the following optionsAuto Off Setup Menu Welcome ScreenOn the Welcome Screen To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played Screen, press the Menu buttonBrightness VolumeAuto Off Reset All Video ModeReset All is used to reset settings to their default values 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 CoolProblem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras 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 QuickTime107 Spare battery103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation