Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC, Flash Settings

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Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC)

This chapter details some of the camera settings that can be accessed without using the camera menus: flash, focus, image quality, image size, sensitivity, and exposure mode. Exposure compensation is covered in the Fast Track Guide.

Flash Settings

The following flash settings are available:

	Setting	How it works	When to use it
	Auto	Camera fires flash whenever lighting is poor.	Best for general use.
		Camera fires flash whenever lighting is poor.	Best for general use.

	Flash Cancel (off)		Use where flash is prohibited or to capture natural
	Flash Cancel (off)	Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.	lighting under dim light. It is a good idea to use a tripod
		Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.	lighting under dim light. It is a good idea to use a tripod
			when lighting is poor, as shutter speed will be slowed.
	Auto with red-eye	Pre-flash lamp fires before the main flash to minimize	Use for portraits (works best if subjects are well within
	reduction	Pre-flash lamp fires before the main flash to minimize	Use for portraits (works best if subjects are well within
	reduction	the “red-eye” effects a flash can sometimes cause.	range of flash and are looking directly at the camera).
		the “red-eye” effects a flash can sometimes cause.	range of flash and are looking directly at the camera).
	AUTO

	Anytime Flash
	(forced on)	Flash fires whenever photo is taken.	Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) a back-lit subject.

	Slow synchronized	Auto flash combined with low shutter speed.	Use to capture poorly-lit backgrounds; ideal for night-
		Auto flash combined with low shutter speed.	time photography. Use of a tripod is advised.
			time photography. Use of a tripod is advised.

Important! Before using the flash, be sure to read the warnings in For Your Safety.

Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Flash Settings

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Contents Coolpix SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview First Steps Putting Batteries in Your Camera Open the battery coverTurn the camera off Insert batteries…remove the memory card Inserting and Removing Memory CardsChoosing a Language for the Menus Open the card slotClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Remove the lens cap as shown below Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph Remove the lens cap Compose a photograph Adjust camera settings Check the number of exposures remaining Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonReplace the lens cap as shown below Check the resultsReplace the lens cap Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECFlash Settings Setting How it works When to use itTips Using an External FlashUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusLect a focus distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerApprox. No Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size Image QualityImage Size Turn the command dial to select the deSensitivity Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityTo view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play Each preview gives the position To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button toCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Camera MenusA-REC Menu Turn the beep speaker on or offRight Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Renaming existing folders Folder Options MenuCreating new folders To create a new folderDeleting folders LCD BrightnessOther for shooting photos A-REC and M-REC Sound SettingsCan be turned on and off using the Sound menu Auto OffMemory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps Formatting Memory CardsCamera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC MenuLens Lens Converter M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsD-TELE menu To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeDigital Zoom Digital Tele Select the desired magnification fromBlack-and-White Photography Turn the mode dial to M-RECTo change the setting, either Ing mode once you have adjustedOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockSecond User SettingsUnder the current settings number M-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to threeRestoring Default Settings LCD On/Off Setting How it worksControls Menu M-REC Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSet to Program when the camera is turned on Card Prepare photographs for printing Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Protects selected photographs from deletionDeleting Multiple Photographs Deleting Folders To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting All Photographs in Memory Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackControls Menu Play Using the zoom buttons, then pressBack setup menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Reading Memory Cards Using a CF Card ReaderUsing a Pcmcia Card Slot Viewing Photos on a ComputerCaring for Your Camera CleaningCaring forYour Camera StorageWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories General Problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or underexposed See Error Messages, below, for more informationExposure count shows zero Monitor shows the message, no Card PresentIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 950? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorUse a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsSlide-show Self-timerExposure Range continuous With red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash