Nikon Coolpix S640 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.
• Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed on the
monitor.
2 Press the A button to display the
shooting-mode selection menu.
3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and
press the k button.
• The camera enters A (auto) mode.
4 Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining in the monitor.
Battery Level
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of exposures remaining will be displayed.
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the
internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A 97).
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
B
Battery level low; prepare to charge
or replace the battery.
N
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot shoot. Recharge or replace
with a fully-charged battery.
Auto mode
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Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining

Nikon Coolpix S640 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2448, 3968 x 2232, 4000 x 3000
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	5 x
Focal length range	2.7 - 6.6 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Effective sensor resolution	12.39 pixels
Focus adjustment	Auto
Super Macro focusing range	0.02 m
Internal memory	45 MB
Compatible memory cards	sd, sdhc
Display diagonal	2.7 \
USB version	2.0
Product color	White
Battery type	EN-EL12

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	20.5 mm
Width	91 mm
Height	55 mm
Weight	110 g