Nikon COOLPIX L20 User Manual page 149

Step
3
Focus and Shoot
3.1
Press the shutter-release button halfway,
stopping when you feel resistance.
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Flash lamp
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Focus area
• When the camera recognizes
people's faces in step 2:
Focus will be on the face framed
by a yellow double border. Once
the face comes into focus, the
yellow double border will turn
green.
• When the camera does not
recognize any faces:
The camera automatically
focuses on the subject in the
center focus area. When the
subject is in focus, [ ] (focus
area) will glow green.
• When the camera is unable to
focus, the focus area will blink
red. Change the composition
and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.
Flash lamp
The status ofthe flash can be checked by pressing the shutter-release button
halfway.
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On Flash will fire when a picture is taken.
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Blinks Flash charging.
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Off Flash off or not required.
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* If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off, and remain off, while the Rash charges.
3.2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this
may cause camera shake, resulting in blurred pictures.
..... Pages 22-23 of the
User's Manual
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Shooting and Playback