Nikon Coolpix P90 - Manual (Page 37)

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
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Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
D
Note on the Flash
When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed to off and W appears at the top of the
monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit,
be sure to raise the built-in flash (
A33).
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Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, focus mode ( A36) and exposure compensation (A39) can be applied and
pictures can be taken using the flash mode ( A32) and self-timer (A35). Pressing the d button
in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for the shooting menu options Image quality
(
A107) and Image size (A108).
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Vibration Reduction
When On (default setting) is chosen for Vibration reduction ( A143), the camera effectively
reduces camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter
speeds.
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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Internal memory indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal
memory.
When a memory card is inserted, C is not
displayed and pictures will be recorded to
the memory card.
Aperture ( A61)
Shutter speed
(
A61)
Shooting mode
A displayed in A
(auto) mode. Vibration reduction icon
Reduces the effects of
camera shake.
Image Quality and Image Size
The combination of image size
and image quality
(compression) is displayed. The
default settings are W
(Normal) for image quality and
G (4000 × 3000) for image size.