Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

A (auto) mode is initially activated at the time of purchase. Proceed to step 4.

2 Tap the shooting mode control.

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3 Tap A.

 

Shooting

The camera enters A(auto) mode.

A (auto) mode can also be applied by tapping A in the HOME screen, displayed by tapping a.

4Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor

Description

NO INDICATOR

Battery fully charged.

 

 

 

Battery low; prepare to

B

charge or replace the

 

battery.

NCannot shoot. Recharge

Battery

or replace with a fully

exhausted.

charged battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 117).

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Nikon COOLPIXS60PNK Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode, Tap the shooting mode control Tap a, Battery Level