Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Restrictions on Camera Settings Continuous, Continuous or, Multi-Shot

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Continuous

CONTINUOUS

Single

Continuous

Multi-Shot 16

( Only)

Use the options in this menu to capture a fleet- ing expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or cap- ture motion in a series of pictures.

Option

Description

 

Camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is

Single

pressed all the way down.

Camera takes pictures continuously while shutter-release button is held down. Pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames

Continuous every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is dis- played). About seven pictures can be recorded in sequence at

NORMAL image quality and image size (2,016 1,512).

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes

sixteen consecutive “thumbnail” images 512 384 pixels in size Multi-Shotand combines them into a collage measuring 2,048 1,536 pix-

16

els. This option is not available at image sizes other than .

Restrictions on Camera Settings

• At

(Continuous) and

(Multi-Shot 16) settings, the flash turns off,

7

 

and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the

 

first picture in each series.

 

 

 

 

The

(Continuous) or

(Multi-Shot 16) is automatically set to

(Single)

 

when BSS is on.

 

 

 

 

Shooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Continuous) or

 

(Multi-Shot 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

(Continuous) or

 

(Multi-Shot

 

 

Menu

16) is selected, the current continuous setting

 

 

is shown in the monitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 AdapterInsert the battery Inserting 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 cardFormatting Memory Cards First Steps Removing 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 menuSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select ModeBasic 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 ShootQuick 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 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 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 Choose scene. Current selection Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes By icon in the monitorScene Modes Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeNoise Reduction Party/Indoor Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available PortraitBeach/Snow SportsLandscape Dusk/Dawn SunsetNight Landscape Museum Close UpFireworks 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 PressMore on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraYes More on Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Press DescriptionNo 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 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 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 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 Option16-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx64-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 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 MenuScreen, press the Menu button To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played On the Welcome ScreenBrightness VolumeAuto Off Reset All Video ModeReset 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 SolutionProblem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-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 exposures107 Spare battery103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation