One or more subjects may have closed their eyes.

Shooting in Smile Mode

Blink Proof Function

The blink proof function is available in smile mode.

Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutive shots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject’s eyes are open takes priority and is saved.

If the camera detects that it has saved a picture in which the subject’s eyes may have closed, the warning shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.

To enable or disable the blink proof function, tap F in smile mode to display the smile menu and select

Blink proof.

The current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 9).

COperation of Shutter-Release Button

Press the shutter-release button to take pictures.

When the face priority takes effect, the focus is locked to the recognized face and the shutter is released.

When the face priority doesn’t take effect, the camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

CFunctions Available in Smile Mode

Flash is disabled when On is selected for the Blink proof option. When Off is selected for the Blink proof option, flash mode (A 32) is set to U (auto). Other flash modes can be selected.

Digital zoom is not available.

When Fis tapped, the smile menu is displayed and the Image mode (A 108) and Exp.+/– (A 112) options can be adjusted. Change made to the image mode setting applies to all shooting modes (except the movie menu).

CShooting in Smile Mode

In smile mode, the auto power off function (A 136) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

The camera does not recognize a face

The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face

DMore Information

Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

See “Autofocus” (A 29) for more information.

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Nikon S230 Blink Proof Function, Blink proof, Operation of Shutter-Release Button, Functions Available in Smile Mode