Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Quick Start Manual page 10

Step
3
Focus and Shoot
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Flash lamp
Focus area
When the camera detects a human face in the step 2,
the camera focuses on the area framed by the yellow
double border (focus area). Once focus has been
acquired, the double border turns green.
When no face is detected, the camera automatically
selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus,
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(focus area) is displayed in green.
If the focus area blinks red, the camera will be unable to
focus. Change the composition and press the shutter-
release button halfway again.
3.1
Press the shutter-release button halfway,
stopping when you feel resistance.
Flash lamp
The status of the flash can be checked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
On Flash will fire when picture is taken. ,I,
Blinks Flash charging.*
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Off Flash off or not required.
* If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off, and remain off, while the flash charges.
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3.2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
take the picture.
The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded to the memory
card or internal memory.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may
cause camera shake, resulting in blurred pictures.
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Touch Shutter
The shutter can also be released by tapping the subject in the monitor.
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User's Manual
• Shooting and Playback