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Taking pictures – Nikon 4500 User Manual

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Tutorial—T

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Taking Pictures

The Basics

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in

(auto)

mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of settings
are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus
distance, producing the best possible results in most situations.

Step 1—Ready the Camera

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.1 Remove the lens cap

Press the latch and remove the cap as shown.

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.2 Turn the camera on

Rotate the power switch as shown. When
the power-on lamp lights, the camera is
ready to shoot.

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.3 Check the indicators in the monitor

Before shooting, check the battery level (A)
and the number of exposures remaining (B).

Auto Power Off

To save power, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are
performed for the period of time specified in the Auto Off menu (

125).

When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp will go out. The camera can
be reactivated using the power switch.

A

B