Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode, Functions Available in AAuto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in A(Auto) Mode

Shooting mode				Vibration reduction icon
Ais displayed in				Reduces the effects of
A(auto) mode.				camera shake.
				Movie options
				Only when a memory
				card is inserted, the
Shutter speed	1/250	F5.6	32	type of movie is
(A70)				displayed for movie
				recording (A157, 164,
				165).
Aperture value (A70)				Image quality/image size
Internal memory indicator				The current image quality
				(compression ratio) and image
Pictures are recorded to internal memory
				size are displayed. The default
(approx. 102 MB). When a memory card is
				settings are W(Normal) for
inserted, Cis not displayed and pictures are
				image quality and
recorded to the memory card.
				G(4000×3000) for image size.

When the monitor has been turned off in standby mode to save power (the power-on lamp is blinking) (A199), turn on the monitor again with one of the following operations.

- Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the cbutton or the b(emovie- record) button.

- Rotate the mode dial.

CNote on the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and Wappears at the top of the monitor. In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the flash (A37).

CFunctions Available in A(Auto) Mode

•The flash mode (A36) can be adjusted, self-timer (A39), focus mode (A40) and exposure compensation (A43) can be applied.

•Press the dbutton to specify settings for the shooting menu options Image quality (A83) and Image size (A84).

DVibration Reduction

• See Vibration reduction (A193) in the setup menu (A185) for more information.

• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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