Nikon COOLPIX-S8100 - Manual (Page 34)

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Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
: A
(Auto)
M
o
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-
shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
2
Rotate the mode dial
to A.
3
Check the battery level indicator and the
number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
Display Description
(NO INDICATOR) Battery fully charged.
B (glows)
Battery low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
N
Battery
exhausted. Cannot take pictures. Recharge or
replace with a fully charged
battery.
Auto mode
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Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining