Scene Modes - Nikon CoolPix S10 User Manual

Scene Modes

To take photos in the following modes, simply select the option from the scene
mode menu, frame a picture, and shoot.
Party/Indoor Party/Indoor
Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the
eff ects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
Beach/Snow Beach/Snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfi elds, beaches, or
sunlit expanses of water.
Sunset Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Setting Icons
The icons to the right of the scene name indicate (in order from left to right) the default
fl ash ( 16), self-timer (
( 17) settings for that scene. White squares ( ) indicate settings that can be changed,
solid squares ( ) settings that are fi xed at the values shown. Default values for the current
scene are restored when the camera is turned off or another scene or shooting mode is
selected. Focus is shown as follows:
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame
Camera focuses at infi nity. Focus indicator is always displayed in green when shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not
always be in focus.
The following icons indicate the precautions that may be needed to avoid blur:
Hold camera steady
A icon indicates that pictures may be processed to reduce noise, resulting in increased
recording times.
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Vibration reduction (VR) can be used to reduce blur (
when using a tripod.
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OFF
AUTO OFF
OFF OFF
18), macro close-up (
OFF AUTO
OFF AUTO
AUTO
OFF
19), focus (see below), and AF-assist
Use tripod
20). Turn vibration reduction off