Taking Pictures, Frame a Picture

Taking Pictures

Step 3—Frame a Picture

Use the zoom button to frame the subject near the center of the monitor.

The zoom button

Press to zoom in on the subject so that it ﬁ lls

a larger area of the frame. Press to zoom out,

increasing the area visible in the frame.

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Step 4—Focus and Shoot
4 .1 Lightly press the shutter-release button about
	halfway, stopping when you feel resistance.
	The camera will set focus and exposure for the
	subject closest to the camera. Focus and ex-
	posure remain locked while the shutter-release
	button is pressed halfway.
	With the shutter-release button pressed half-
	way, check the focus indicator and ﬂash lamp:		AUTO	6
	Focus indicator
	On (green)	Subject in focus.
		Camera unable to focus.
	Blinks red	Change composition and
		try again.
	Flash lamp
	On	Flash will ﬁ re when picture is taken.
	Blinks	Flash charging.
	Oﬀ	Flash oﬀ or not required.
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Nikon L101 quick start Taking Pictures, Frame a Picture

Contents

Quick Start Guide Package Contents Parts of the Camera Attach the Camera Strap Charge the Batteries Then plug it into a power outlet . Charge lamp will lightFirst Steps To Step Turn the Camera On Auto oﬀ Stand-by ModeMinutes, the camera will turn oﬀ automatically Use the multi selector to navigate the camera menus Choose a Language and Set the Camera ClockMulti Selector Highlight Yes Highlight D M Y Display Date menuChoose date display order Highlight Battery Type Choose the Battery TypeReplacing the Batteries Where Are My Pictures Stored? Check Indicators in the MonitorCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Frame a Picture Monitor View PicturesPress Button to view a picture Pictures in reverse order Installing PictureProject PictureProject Conﬁrm that your system meets the following requirements Log on as an AdministratorBefore You Begin System Requirements Exit All Other Applications Select a language and click Next Installing PictureProject WindowsClick Easy Install to install the following Dows XP only Panorama Maker Click Yes to install QuickTimeInstalling Drivers Windows XP/Windows 98 SE Only Fotoshare Europe only DirectX DirectX 9 not Installed in Step DirectX 9 installed Click Finish or Yes to restart Computer Installing PictureProject Macintosh PictureProject Apple QuickTime If an earlier version of QuickTime is installed Tinue… to proceed with installationClick Install Click OK Installing Nikon Fotoshare Europe Only To install PictureProjectFor details Viewing Pictures on a Computer Install PictureProject Before Connecting the CameraPictures to a folder on my computer using Windows XP Use a Reliable Power Source Automatic Updates Disconnecting the Camera Your Nikon digital camera Other Features of the Coolpix L1/L101 Viewing the PictureProject Reference Manual

Taking Pictures

Step 3—Frame a Picture

The zoom button

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