AF Area Mode, Manual | Nikon Coolpix SQ instruction

AF Area Mode

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AF AREA MODE

Auto

Manual

Off

The setting determines how the camera will choose the focus area.

Option		Description
	Camera automatically selects focus area contain-
	ing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area
	ing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area
	is	displayed in green (focused) or red (not
	focused) when shutter-release button is pressed
Auto	focused) when shutter-release button is pressed
Auto	halfway. This setting is useful when your subject is
	halfway. This setting is useful when your subject is
	moving erratically or you have little time to check
	moving erratically or you have little time to check
	focus.

	User selects focus area manually using multi selec-
	User selects focus area manually using multi selec-
	tor. This option can be used instead of focus lock
Manual	(	37) to focus on a relatively motionless subject
	that is not at the center of the frame.

Off

Center focus area is used. This option can be used

in combination with focus lock ( 37) to focus

on an off-center subject.

Notes on AF Area Mode

When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor or digital

zoom is in effect, AF Area Mode is set to (Off) and the center focus area is used.

The Shooting Menu

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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 Inserting the Battery Insert 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 First Steps Removing Memory Cards Formatting 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 Select Mode Set the mode dial to Turn the camera onBasic 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 Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the Autofocus Quick Deletion or memo recordAF-Assist illuminator Check the focus area indicator Focus on subjectRecompose 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 Using the Flash Display flash-mode menu Highlight desired modeFollowing 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 Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Self-TimerPress shutter-release once Lector or to display menu Choosing an Exposure Compensation ValueExposure Compensation Scene Modes Choosing a Scene ModeBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selection Image Quality and Size in Scene Mode Scene ModesNoise Reduction Following scenes are available Scene ModesPortrait Party/Indoor Sports Beach/SnowLandscape Sunset Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Close Up MuseumFireworks 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 Viewing Pictures on the Camera More on Playback PressYes Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Description More on Playback Adding Audio Commentary Voice Memo No toYes to Viewing Pictures on a TV Turn the camera off Connect the video cableTurn 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 Recording Movies Lease Button all Way down a second Time to end recordingMovies Viewing Movies Multi selector is used to play back 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 Option Size pixels Print size approx 16-MB64-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 Protect You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletionComplete operation Small Picture Highlight a pictureLarger than the original Small Picture Auto Transfer IconSelecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer CF Card Format Setup menu contains the following options To display the setup menuAuto 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 Volume BrightnessAuto Off Video Mode Reset AllReset 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 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causeElectronically-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 Spare battery 107103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation