Auto-Focus Mode

( Only)

AUTO-FOCUS MODE

Continuous AF

Single AF

This option controls whether the camera adjusts focus continuously, or only when the shutter-re- lease button is pressed halfway.

	Option	Description
	C-AF	Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release but-
	C-AF	ton is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus
	Continuous AF	ton is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus
		before photo is taken.
	S-AF	Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed half-
	Single AF	way.

The Shooting Menu

(auto) mode and (movie) mode

•In (auto) mode, S-AF (Single AF) is automatically selected.

•In (movie) mode, S-AF (Single AF) is a default setting.

When C-AF (Continuous AF) is selected in (manual) mode, however, C-AF (Continuous AF) is selected in mode.

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Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Auto-Focus Mode, Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode

Contents

Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Removing memory cards For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Before Taking Important Pictures Life-Long Learning Contents Viewing Pictures on a Computer Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryContents Printing Pictures DpofPage Symbols and conventions are used in this manual Introduction Camera Before You Begin Playback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures Monitor Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Scene Mode Mode DialAuto Mode Manual Mode Movie Mode Ton halfway Multi SelectorShutter-release Button Ton the rest of the way COOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 AC Adapter EH-61 Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryCard slot cover Removing the Battery Remove the batteryBattery is partially ejected First Steps Alternative Power Sources Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Charging the BatteryPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Place the camera on the COOL-STATION First Steps To Charge the Battery Directly FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsPower-on lamp Meaning Spare battery charge lamp Meaning Insert the memory card Inserting the Memory CardConfirm that the camera is off Check label for correct orientation Formatting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Auto Power Off Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor Turn the camera on Turning the Camera off Button Basic Setup Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Clock Battery Set the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select ModeBasic Photography Flash mode Shooting modeSelect Mode Image size Ready the camera Adjust the lens angleFrame the picture Hold the camera steadily in both hands Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons Focus Focus area indicatorFocus and Shoot Status Meaning Focus and Shoot Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorTake the picture 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 Button is also used to turn on the camera Press the buttonView pictures in the monitor Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Highlight Yes Image File and Folder Names 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 Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up Mode Close-Ups Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Picture is taken Self-Timer Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Lector or to display menuExposure Compensation By icon in the monitor Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes Choose scene. Current selection Scene Modes Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeNoise Reduction Portrait Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available Party/Indoor Beach/Snow SportsLandscape Dusk/Dawn SunsetNight Landscape Museum Close UpFireworks Show Panorama Assist CopyBack Light Scene Modes More on Photography With the previous picture Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight Middle of the monitor Scene Modes Panorama Assist Press When icon is displayedQuick Deletion/Memo Record More on Photography For more information on More on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraYes Press Description Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera 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 Before Connecting the Camera Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer To select the USB optionHighlight USB Windows 2000 Professional Selecting Pictures for Transfer Windows 98 Second Edition SEMac OS 9 9.0 USB Hub Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION CCheck that the camera is turned off Transferring Pictures Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Drag the untitled camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button on Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPrinting Pictures Dpof Highlight picture Selector Check will appear Press Button to completeLight Info and press the multi Box next to item Printing Pictures Dpof Date Print Set 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 White Balance Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityShooting menu contains the following options Shooting Menu To make a selection from the shooting menu Highlight menu item Menu Operation Guide White Balance Option Image QualityImage Size Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size 16-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx64-MB White Balance White balance is used to preserve natural colors Preset White Balance Option Description Metering Mode When to Use ItWeighted Matrix Continuous or Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous Multi-Shot Best Shot Selector Best Shot Selector AF Area Mode Manual Auto-Focus Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode To display the playback menu Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modePlayback menu contains the following options Delete Playback Menu Press Description Slide ShowPress the multi selector to start a slide show Slide Show Delete Delete menu contains the following op- tions 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 Setup Menu Welcome Screen On the Welcome Screen To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played Screen, press the Menu button Brightness VolumeAuto Off Reset All Video ModeReset All is used to reset settings to their default values Monitor hood Optional AccessoriesBattery charger Technical Notes Caring for your Camera and Battery Monitor CleaningLens Body Storage Technical Notes Batteries Error Messages Display Problem Solution Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution Cool Problem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Technical Notes Troubleshooting Coolpix SQ 105 106 Specifications Coolpix SQ Specifications Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Exif Version Technical Auto power Off Auto modeMacro close-up/self-timer Exposure compensation Noise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 QuickTime 107 Spare battery103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation