Sports, Beach/Snow, Landscape | Nikon Coolpix SQ guide

Scene Modes

Sports

High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.

•While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds

(rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series.

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

•Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

OFF

Beach/Snow

Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow fields, beaches or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

		AUTO (Can be changed)		ON/OFF

Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, col- ors and contrast in such subjects as skyscrapers and for- ests.

•Focus is fixed at infinity.

•When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,

the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

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

OFF

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Contents

Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Use appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cards For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Contents Contents Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures DpofPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manual Before You Begin Camera Playback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures Auto Mode Mode DialScene Mode Manual Mode Movie Mode Shutter-release Button Multi SelectorTon halfway Ton the rest of the way COOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC Adapter Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryCard slot cover Battery is partially ejected Remove the batteryRemoving the Battery First Steps Alternative Power Sources Power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Charging the BatteryConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Place the camera on the COOL-STATION Power-on lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Spare battery charge lamp Meaning Confirm that the camera is off Inserting the Memory CardInsert the memory card Check label for correct orientation Formatting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Check the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelAuto Power Off Turn the camera on Button Turning the Camera off Basic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Set the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select ModeBasic Photography Select Mode Shooting modeFlash mode Image size Frame the picture Adjust the lens angleReady the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands Use the zoom buttons Frame your subject Focus and Shoot Focus area indicatorFocus Status Meaning Take the picture Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorFocus and Shoot During Recording Quick 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 View pictures in the monitor Press the buttonButton is also used to turn on the camera Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Image File and Folder Names Highlight Yes Display 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 Mode Picture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Self-Timer Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Lector or to display menuExposure Compensation Scene Modes Choosing a Scene ModeBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selection Scene Modes Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeNoise Reduction Following scenes are available Scene ModesPortrait Party/Indoor Beach/Snow SportsLandscape Dusk/Dawn SunsetNight Landscape Museum Close UpFireworks Show Back Light CopyPanorama Assist Scene Modes More on Photography Highlight Taking Pictures for a PanoramaWith the previous picture Middle of the monitor Scene Modes Panorama Assist Quick Deletion/Memo Record When icon is displayedPress More on Photography For more information on More on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraYes Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Description More on Playback No 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 Camera Highlight USB To select the USB optionViewing Pictures on a Computer Windows 2000 Professional Mac OS 9 9.0 Windows 98 Second Edition SESelecting Pictures for Transfer USB Hub CCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring Pictures Drag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button on Printing Pictures Dpof Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Highlight picture Light Info and press the multi Press Button to completeSelector Check will appear Box next to item Print Set Printing Pictures Dpof Date Lease 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 contains the following options Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityWhite Balance Shooting Menu Highlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menu White Balance Menu Operation Guide Image Size Image QualityOption Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size 16-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx64-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White Balance Option Description Preset White Balance Weighted Mode When to Use ItMetering Matrix Continuous Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous or Multi-Shot Best Shot Selector Best Shot Selector Manual AF Area Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus Mode Playback menu contains the following options Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modeTo display the playback menu Delete Press the multi selector to start a slide show Slide ShowPlayback Menu Press Description Slide Show Delete menu contains the following op- tions Delete Deleting 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 Menu Welcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played To select an imageOn the Welcome Screen Screen, press the Menu button Brightness VolumeAuto Off Reset All Video ModeReset All is used to reset settings to their default values Battery charger Optional AccessoriesMonitor hood Technical Notes Caring for your Camera and Battery Lens CleaningMonitor Body Technical Notes Batteries Storage Display Problem Solution Error Messages Cool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution Problem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting 105 106 Coolpix SQ Specifications Specifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Macro close-up/self-timer Auto modeTechnical Auto power Off Exposure compensation Menu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerNoise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures QuickTime 107 Spare battery103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation