Nikon S51 - Manual (Page 32)

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Basic Phot
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in L (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 power-on lamp will light and the monitor will
turn on.
Proceed to step 4 when M is displayed.
2
Press C.
3
Use the rotary multi selector to choose
L
and press d.
The camera enters L (auto) mode.
4
Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery level
Number of exposures remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory
or memory card and image mode setting.
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
w
Battery low; prepare to charge
or replace the battery.
K
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot take pictures. Recharge
or replace with a fully charged
battery.
Shooting
5
M M
w
L
W
w
W
5
Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining