Nikon 3008912 quick start Focus, Take the picture, Press the shutter-release button

Blinks red

On (red)

Blinks red

Off

Taking Pictures

The COOLPIX S3 has a two-stage shutter-release button. Pressing the shut- ter-release button halfway focuses the camera. Pressing it the rest of the way down releases the shutter to record a picture.

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Focus

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will auto- matically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators:

Focus indicator

Indicator lamp

(flash lamp)

On (green) Subject in focus.

Camera unable to focus. Change compo- sition and try again.

Flash will fire when picture is taken.

Flash charging.

Flash off or not required.

5	Take the picture
	Press the shutter-release button

the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly.

Take pictures

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