Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual

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Basic Photography
Basic Photography
This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cam-
eras.
Step 1 — Select Mode
Slide the mode selector to and turn the camera on.
The power-on lamp will light. The camera is ready to
shoot when the view through the camera lens is dis-
played in the monitor.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
99
Internal memory / memory card
indicator: indicates whether
internal memory ( ) or
memory card ( ) is used.
Number of exposures remain-
ing: depends on capacity of
internal memory or memory
card and on option chosen
for Image Mode ( 93).
Battery indicator: ap-
pears when battery is
running low.
fi ve options depending on
how picture will be used
( 59). Default is .
Shooting mode: indi-
cates auto mode.
Flash mode: choose from fi ve modes according to light-
ing and creative intent ( 18). Default is AUTO.
The Battery Indicator
Display Description
NO ICON Battery fully charged.
Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery. If fl ash fi res, monitor
will turn off while fl ash recharges.
WARNING!!
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted. No pictures can be taken until battery has been re-
charged or replaced with fully-charged spare battery. Power-on lamp
fl ickers.
Shooting Options
(auto) mode offers fl ash ( 18), self-timer ( 20), and macro close-up options (
21). In addition, a seven-item shooting menu gives full control over such settings as
white balance and exposure compensation ( 58).

Nikon CoolPix S3 Specifications

Camera Specifications

effective pixels	6.0 million
CCD	1/2.5-inch type (6.4 million total pixels)
lens	3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm
LCD monitor	2.5-inch type, 110, 000-dot

Power

power requirements	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
battery life	Approx. 190 images
AC adapter	EH-63 (supplied)

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	Approx. 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm)
weight	Approx. 4.2 oz. (118g) (without battery and memory card)