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Shooting – Nikon Coolpix S80 User Manual

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Shooting

Problem

Cause/Solution

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No picture taken.

When camera is in playback mode, or setting

items or setup menu are displayed, press the
shutter-release button.

Battery is exhausted.
When flash indicator blinks, flash is charging.

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Cannot switch to shooting
mode.

Disconnect HDMI cable, audio/video cable, or
USB cable.

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Camera cannot focus.

The intended subject is one with which

autofocus does not perform well.

Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
Turn camera off and then on again.

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Pictures are blurred.

Use flash.
Increase ISO sensitivity value.
Enable vibration reduction.
Use D (Best Shot Selector).
Use tripod and self-timer.

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Bright specks appear in
pictures taken with flash.

Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash
mode setting to

c (off).

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Streaks of light or partial
discoloration are visible in the
monitor.

Smear occurs when extremely bright light
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such
as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric
lights is recommended.

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Flash does not fire.

The flash mode setting is set to c (off).
Scene mode with which the flash does not

fire is selected.

• On is selected for Blink proof in smart

portrait mode.

Movie is selected for shooting mode.
Another function that restricts flash is

enabled.

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