Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Sports, Beach/Snow, Landscape

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Scene Modes

Sports

High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.

•While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds

(rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series.

•Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter- release button is not pressed halfway.

•Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

OFF

Beach/Snow

Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow fields, beaches or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

		AUTO (Can be changed)		ON/OFF

Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, col- ors and contrast in such subjects as skyscrapers and for- ests.

•Focus is fixed at infinity.

•When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,

the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

•The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36).

OFF

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Contents Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gasUse appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cardsFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesContents Contents Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures DpofPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manualBefore You Begin CameraPlayback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking picturesDisplaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing picturesAuto Mode Mode DialScene Mode Manual Mode Movie ModeShutter-release Button Multi SelectorTon halfway Ton the rest of the wayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC AdapterInsert the battery Inserting the BatteryCard slot cover Battery is partially ejected Remove the batteryRemoving the Battery First Steps Alternative Power SourcesPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Charging the BatteryConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Place the camera on the COOL-STATIONPower-on lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Spare battery charge lamp MeaningConfirm that the camera is off Inserting the Memory CardInsert the memory card Check label for correct orientationFormatting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Check the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelAuto Power Off Turn the camera onButton Turning the Camera offBasic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menuSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select ModeBasic Photography Select Mode Shooting modeFlash mode Image sizeFrame the picture Adjust the lens angleReady the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsUse the zoom buttons Frame your subjectFocus and Shoot Focus area indicatorFocus Status MeaningTake the picture Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorFocus and Shoot 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 View pictures in the monitor Press the buttonButton is also used to turn on the camera Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitorImage File and Folder Names Highlight YesDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Using the FlashFollowing flash modes are available Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Close-Ups Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up ModePicture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Lector or to display menuExposure Compensation Scene Modes Choosing a Scene ModeBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selectionScene Modes Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeNoise Reduction Following scenes are available Scene ModesPortrait Party/IndoorBeach/Snow SportsLandscape Dusk/Dawn SunsetNight Landscape Museum Close UpFireworks Show Back Light CopyPanorama Assist Scene Modes More on PhotographyHighlight Taking Pictures for a PanoramaWith the previous picture Middle of the monitorScene Modes Panorama Assist Quick Deletion/Memo Record When icon is displayedPress More on Photography For more information onMore on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraYes Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Description 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 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraHighlight USB To select the USB optionViewing Pictures on a Computer Windows 2000 ProfessionalMac OS 9 9.0 Windows 98 Second Edition SESelecting Pictures for Transfer USB HubCCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATIONPress the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring PicturesDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button onPrinting Pictures Dpof Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Highlight pictureLight Info and press the multi Press Button to completeSelector Check will appear Box next to itemPrint Set Printing Pictures Dpof DateLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Recording MoviesMovies Multi selector is used to play back movies Viewing MoviesMovies Press Description Shooting menu contains the following options Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityWhite Balance Shooting MenuHighlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menuWhite Balance Menu Operation GuideImage Size Image QualityOption Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size16-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx64-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White BalanceOption Description Preset White BalanceWeighted Mode When to Use ItMetering MatrixContinuous Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous or Multi-ShotBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorManual AF Area ModeShooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus ModePlayback menu contains the following options Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modeTo display the playback menu DeletePress the multi selector to start a slide show Slide ShowPlayback Menu Press Description Slide ShowDelete menu contains the following op- tions DeleteDeleting 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 Welcome Screen Setup MenuWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played To select an imageOn the Welcome Screen Screen, press the Menu buttonBrightness VolumeAuto Off Reset All Video ModeReset All is used to reset settings to their default values Battery charger Optional AccessoriesMonitor hood Technical NotesCaring for your Camera and Battery Lens CleaningMonitor BodyTechnical Notes Batteries StorageDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesCool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem SolutionProblem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting105 106 Coolpix SQ SpecificationsSpecifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCFMacro close-up/self-timer Auto modeTechnical Auto power Off Exposure compensationMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerNoise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures QuickTime107 Spare battery103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation