Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 Controls Menu M-REC, Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned on

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The Controls Menu (M-REC)

In M-REC mode, the controls menu offers control over the following settings:

• SAVE (Flash Mode Save): When this item is checked, the camera saves the flash setting in effect at the time the mode dial is set to OFF. This flash setting is restored when the mode dial is turned to M-REC. When this item is not checked, the

• MENU DIR.: Reverses the roles of the zoom buttons for the

 

purposes of scrolling through the menus. When this item is

CONCEPT

manual focus is shown in feet. If this item is not checked, focus

checked, the zoom out (W/▼) button is used to move the

 

highlight bar up and the zoom in (T/▲) button to move it down.

 

• DIST. FT: When this item is checked, the focus distance for

 

distance will be shown in meters.

 

flash is set to “Auto” when the camera is turned on.

• SAVE (Focus Mode Save): As above, but the camera saves the focus mode setting. When this item is not checked, focus is set to “Autofocus” when the camera is turned on.

 

• MODE SAVE (Exposure Mode Save): When this item is

 

checked, the camera saves the M-REC exposure mode setting.

CONCEPT

This setting is restored when the mode dial is turned from OFF

to M-REC. When this item is not checked, exposure mode is

 

set to “Program” when the camera is turned on.

• SAVE (Exposure Compensation Save): When this item is checked, the camera saves the exposure compensation setting in effect at the time the mode dial is set to OFF. This setting is restored when the mode dial is turned to M-REC. When this item is not checked, exposure compensation is set to “0” when the camera is turned on.

• INTL FLASH OFF: The COOLPIX 950 is equipped with an external flash connector that allows an external flash to be used in combination with the camera’s built-in flash. When the INTL.FLASH OFF item is checked, the internal flash will remain off while you are using an external flash at a setting of “Auto,” “Slow-sync” or “Forced on.” See “Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Flash Settings,” above, for more information.

The Camera Menus: The M-REC Menu

To change these control settings:

1 Turn the mode dial to M-REC.

2 Press the MENU button to open the M- REC menu, then press it again to view the second page.

3 Use the zoom buttons to highlight SET UP and press the shutter-release button to display the SET UP menu.

4 Using the zoom buttons, highlight CON- TROLS and press the shutter-release button.

5 Use the zoom buttons to highlight the desired setting in the CONTROLS menu and press the shutter-release button to turn the highlighted option on or off.

6 Repeat Step 5 until you have adjusted settings to your satisfaction. Then high- light BK and press the shutter-release button to return to the M-REC menu, or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens.

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Contents Coolpix SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview Turn the camera off Open the battery coverInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your CameraChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsOpen the card slot …remove the memory cardFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery TakingYour First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowCheck the number of exposures remaining Adjust camera settingsCompose a photograph Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonReplace the lens cap Check the resultsReplace the lens cap as shown below Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Using an External FlashAutofocus settings Focus SettingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Lect a focus distance Manual focusFocus Distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerImage Quality and Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. NoSensitivity Turn the command dial to select the deImage Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityUsing the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time Each preview gives the position To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button toA-REC Menu Camera MenusTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC MenuSelecting a Folder Using Folders A-REC, M-RECRight Creating new folders Folder Options MenuTo create a new folder Renaming existing foldersDeleting folders LCD BrightnessCan be turned on and off using the Sound menu Sound SettingsAuto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-RECMemory 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 settingsDigital Zoom Digital Tele To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menuTo change the setting, either Turn the mode dial to M-RECIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White PhotographyOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lock Under the current settings number User Settings M-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three SecondRestoring Default Settings LCD On/Off Setting How it worksSet to Program when the camera is turned on Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onControls Menu M-REC Card Playback Menu Playback setup menu providesProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Deleting All Photographs in Memory To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting Folders Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackBack setup menu Using the zoom buttons, then pressControls Menu Play Connections Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Using a Pcmcia Card Slot Using a CF Card ReaderViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCaring forYour Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraOptional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box General Problems TroubleshootingExposure count shows zero See Error Messages, below, for more informationMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 950? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorTroubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsExposure Range continuous Self-timerWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show
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