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

Indicators Displayed in A(Auto) Mode

Shooting mode

Vibration reduction icon

Adisplayed in A (auto) mode.

Vibration reduction will be adjusted.

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Internal memory indicator

Image mode

Pictures will be recorded to internal memory

Display image size and quality

(approximately 45 MB). When memory card

set in the image mode menu. The

is inserted, Cis not displayed and pictures

default setting is K Normal

will be recorded to memory card.

(3648 2736).

Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds (A 101).

When the monitor is turned off, press the power switch or the shutter button to turn it on (A 105).

CMonitor brightness boost

Holding down the c button while the power is on will switch the monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the cbutton again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed on the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing c.

DAvailable Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing d in A (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (A 76), white balance setting (A 78), and to apply continuous shooting (A 81), ISO sensitivity (A 82), color options (A 83) and AF area (A 84), to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.

DVibration Reduction

Vibration reduction (A 103), when On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes.

Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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Nikon S600 Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode, Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode, Monitor brightness boost