Nikon S230 - Manual (Page 63)

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Shooting in Smile Mode
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Blink Proof Function
The blink proof function is available in smile mode.
Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutive
shots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject’s eyes are open takes priority
and is saved.
• If the camera detects that it has saved a picture in which the subject’s eyes may
have closed, the warning shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.
• To enable or disable the blink proof function, tap F
in smile mode to display the smile menu and select
Blink proof.
• The current setting is displayed in the monitor
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A 9).
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Operation of Shutter-Release Button
Press the shutter-release button to take pictures.
• When the face priority takes effect, the focus is locked to the recognized face and the shutter is
released.
• When the face priority doesn’t take effect, the camera focuses on subject in the center of the
frame.
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Functions Available in Smile Mode
• Flash is disabled when On is selected for the Blink proof option. When Off is selected for the
Blink proof option, flash mode ( A 32) is set to U (auto). Other flash modes can be selected.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• When F is tapped, the smile menu is displayed and the Image mode (A 108) and Exp.+/–
( A 112) options can be adjusted. Change made to the image mode setting applies to all
shooting modes (except the movie menu).
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Shooting in Smile Mode
In smile mode, the auto power off function ( A 136) is activated and the camera turns off when
either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
• The camera does not recognize a face
• The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face
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More Information
See “Autofocus” ( A 29) for more information.
One or more subjects may have
closed their eyes.