Nikon Coolpix 3100 - Manual (Page 30)

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1 Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
set focus and exposure. In
mode, the
camera will automatically focus on the sub-
ject at the center of the frame. Focus and
exposure will lock while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
With the shutter-release button pressed
halfway, check focus and fl ash. Focus is
indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp
next to the viewfi nder and by the focus indi-
cator in the monitor. Flash status is indicated
by the red (fl ash-ready) lamp next to the
viewfi nder.
Red (
) lamp
On
Flash will fi re when picture
is taken.
Blinks
Flash charging. Briefl y lift
fi nger from shutter-release
button, then try again.
Off Flash off or not required.
Gr
een (AF) lamp/
focus indicator On Subject in focus.
Flashes
Camera unable to focus on
subject at center of frame.
Using focus lock, focus on
another subject at same
distance, then recompose
picture and shoot.
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot
2 Take the picture
Press the shutter release button the rest of
the way down to take the picture. To pre-
vent blur, press the shutter-release button
down smoothly.
Red ( ) lamp
Green (AF) lamp
Focus indicator
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