Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show

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Scene Modes

Close Up

Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred.

Camera automatically selects middle zoom position (indicated by ) for a minimum focus distance of 4 cm/1.6" (zoom indicator turns green). Minimum focus distance will increase if camera is zoomed in or out.

Focus area can be selected manually using multi selec- tor. (AF area mode: Manual 81)

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

 

 

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ON (automatically set)

 

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Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example in museums and art galleries) or in other set- tings in which you do not want to use the flash.

The Best Shot Selector ( 80) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement.

Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

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

Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings.Be sure to obtain permission first.

 

 

 

 

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Fireworks Show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks.

Focus is fixed at infinity.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

Self-timer mode is not available.

Exposure compensation is not available.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionRemoving memory cards Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Keep out of reach of childrenFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesContents Printing Pictures Dpof Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryContents Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPage 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 picturesManual Mode Movie Mode Mode DialAuto Mode Scene ModeTon the rest of the way Multi SelectorShutter-release Button Ton halfwayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC AdapterInserting the Battery Insert the batteryCard slot cover First Steps Alternative Power Sources Remove the batteryBattery is partially ejected Removing the BatteryPlace the camera on the COOL-STATION Charging the BatteryPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATIONSpare battery charge lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsPower-on lamp Meaning First Steps To Charge the Battery DirectlyCheck label for correct orientation Inserting the Memory CardConfirm that the camera is off Insert the memory cardFirst Steps Removing Memory Cards Formatting Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Turn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor Auto Power OffButton Turning the Camera offBasic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menuSelect Mode Set the mode dial to Turn the camera onBasic Photography Image size Shooting modeSelect Mode Flash modeHold the camera steadily in both hands Adjust the lens angleFrame the picture Ready the cameraUse the zoom buttons Frame your subjectStatus Meaning Focus area indicatorFocus and Shoot FocusDuring Recording Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorTake the picture Focus and ShootFocus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the Autofocus Quick Deletion or memo recordAF-Assist illuminator Check the focus area indicator Focus on subjectRecompose the picture Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Press the buttonView pictures in the monitor Button is also used to turn on the cameraImage File and Folder Names Highlight YesUsing the Flash Display flash-mode menu Highlight desired modeFollowing 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 ModeTaking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Self-TimerPress shutter-release once Lector or to display menu Choosing an Exposure Compensation ValueExposure Compensation Choose scene. Current selection Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes By icon in the monitorImage Quality and Size in Scene Mode Scene ModesNoise Reduction Party/Indoor Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available PortraitSports Beach/SnowLandscape Sunset Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Close Up MuseumFireworks Show Scene Modes More on Photography CopyBack Light Panorama AssistMiddle of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight With the previous pictureScene Modes Panorama Assist More on Photography For more information on When icon is displayedQuick Deletion/Memo Record PressViewing Pictures on the Camera More on Playback PressYes More on Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Press DescriptionAdding Audio Commentary Voice Memo No toYes to Viewing Pictures on a TV Turn the camera off Connect the video cableTurn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraWindows 2000 Professional To select the USB optionHighlight USB Viewing Pictures on a ComputerUSB Hub Windows 98 Second Edition SEMac OS 9 9.0 Selecting Pictures for TransferCCheck 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 PicturesMy Computer, click with the right mouse button on Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Drag the untitled camera volume to the TrashHighlight picture Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPrinting Pictures Dpof Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail imagesBox next to item Press Button to completeLight Info and press the multi Selector Check will appearPrint Set Printing Pictures Dpof DateRecording Movies Lease Button all Way down a second Time to end recordingMovies Viewing Movies Multi selector is used to play back moviesMovies Press Description Shooting Menu Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityShooting menu contains the following options White BalanceHighlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menuWhite Balance Menu Operation GuideShooting Menu Image Quality/Size Image QualityImage Size OptionOption Size pixels Print size approx 16-MB64-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White BalanceOption Description Preset White BalanceMatrix Mode When to Use ItWeighted MeteringMulti-Shot Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous Continuous orBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorManual AF Area ModeShooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus ModeDelete Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modePlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menuSlide Show Slide ShowPress the multi selector to start a slide show Playback Menu Press DescriptionDelete menu contains the following op- tions DeleteDeleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Protect You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletionComplete operation Small Picture Highlight a pictureLarger than the original Small Picture Auto Transfer IconSelecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer CF Card Format Setup menu contains the following options To display the setup menuAuto Off Welcome Screen Setup MenuScreen, press the Menu button To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played On the Welcome ScreenVolume BrightnessAuto Off Video Mode Reset AllReset All is used to reset settings to their default values Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesBattery charger Monitor hoodCaring for your Camera and Battery Body CleaningLens MonitorTechnical Notes Batteries StorageDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesCool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Problem Possible causeElectronically-Controlled Cameras Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting105 106 Coolpix SQ SpecificationsSpecifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCFExposure compensation Auto modeMacro close-up/self-timer Technical Auto power OffQuickTime Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Noise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposuresSpare battery 107103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation