Nikon Coolpix 990 - Manual (Page 28)

Exposure Options. Set, reset or release the AE Lock, most useful when shooting
panorama shots.
Auto Bracketing now lets you shoot a sequence of five shots and is somewhat
complicated in operation but simple in use. Exposure changes in order +2/3 step, +1/3
step, 0 step, -1/3 step, -2/3 step with each photograph taken. In Programmed Auto,
Aperture Priority and manual exposure modes the braketing is achieved by varying the
shutter speed.
EXP +/- is the normal type of exposure compensation and works from +2 to -2 EV is 1/3
EV increments.
Focus Options: Autofocus Area Mode - camera automatically selects focus area
containing the subject closest to the camera. See the next frame for the manual tracking
mode of this option.
Autofocus Mode - Continuous Autofocus or Single Autofocus
Confirmation - When manual or auto focus is used, objects that are in focus are sharply
outlined on the LCD monitor
Distance Units - for manual focus display, feet or meters