Nikon COOLPIX-P100 - Manual (Page 38)

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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
Remove the lens cap and press the power
switch.
• The power will be turned on, and the lens will extend.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
2
Rotate the mode dial
to A.
3
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, the image quality, and the image size (
A77).
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
1/250 1/250 1/250 17 17 17 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining