Nikon Coolpix 3100 - Manual (Page 44)

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Scene Mode
(scene) mode offers a menu of ten
“scenes,” each corresponding to a common situ-
ation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior
shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted
to suit the selected scene, sparing you the neces-
sity of adjusting each setting separately. To take
pictures in scene mode, rotate the mode dial to
and follow the steps below.
Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash mode ( ;
24), macro close-up ( ; 27), or the self-timer ( ; 26). These restric-
tions are noted on the pages that follow.
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When the icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the
precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars:
✭
hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body
✭ ✭
use a tripod or rest the camera on a fl at, level surface.
3
Make selection and return to shoot-
ing mode. Selected scene shown by
icon at top left corner of monitor.
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4
Take pictures.
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Scene mode
2
Beach/Snow
SET
Choose scene. Current selection
shown by large icon and caption.
1
Party/Indoor
SET
Display scene menu (to display menu
selection screen, press multi selector to
left; 56).