Nikon S51c - Manual (Page 37)

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode
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Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode
l
Available Functions in L (Auto) Mode
In L (auto) mode, macro mode (c 33) and exposure compensation (c 34) can be applied
and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (c 30) and self-timer (c 32). Pressing m
in L (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image
mode (c 89), white balance setting (c 91), and to apply continuous shooting (c 93), BSS
(c 94), ISO sensitivity (c 95), color options (c 95), and AF area (c 96) to suit shooting
conditions or your own preferences.
l
Vibration Reduction
[Vibration reduction] (c 113), 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.
l
Auto Power Off in L (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode)
The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for
about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default
settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a
minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations
are performed for another three minutes (c 114).
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M M
L
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Shooting mode
M
displayed in L (auto) mode
Image mode
Choose from seven image-mode
options depending on how you plan
to use the picture. The default
setting is c Normal (3,264 × 2,448).
Internal memory indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal
memory. When memory card is inserted,
M
is not displayed and pictures will be
recorded to memory card.
Vibration reduction icon
Vibration reduction can be set
up according to the shooting
conditions. The default setting is
[On].