Nikon Coolpix P300 - Manual (Page 36)

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Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
: A
(Auto)
M
ode
Basic Photography and Playback: A (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 lens extends, and the monitor is turned on.
2
Rotate the mode dial
to A.
3
Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of exposures remaining is 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 (
A74).
Display Description
b Battery level high.
B
Battery level low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
N
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot take pictures.
Charge or replace the battery.
Auto mode
1/250 1/250 1/250 26 26 26 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining