Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual

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Basic Photography
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot
1
Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set
focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will
automatically focus on the subject 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 the focus and fl ash indicators:
Focus
indicator
On
(green)
Subject in focus.
Blinks
red
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 (
92).
Indicator lamp
(fl ash lamp)
On
(red)
Flash will fi re when picture is taken.
Blinks
red
Flash is charging.
Off Flash is off or not required.
2
Take the picture
Press the shutter release button the rest of the way
down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the
shutter-release button down smoothly (a blur warn-
ing may appear at slow shutter speeds; 78).
Focus indicator
Indicator lamp
(fl ash lamp)
During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the internal memory / memory card indicator (
or ) will blink. The camera can continue to take pictures until the (wait) icon is
displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or dis-
connect the power source while the internal memory / memory card indicator is
blinking or the icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in
these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
The AF-Assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing
the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit (
80).
AUTO
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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)