Nikon Coolpix S4 User Manual

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Scene Mode
Other Scenes
In addition to the four “assist” modes described on the preceding pages, 
scene mode offers a selection of eleven “scenes,” each corresponding to a 
common subject type, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot.  A 
voice recording mode is also available for creating audio recordings (
 33).
To select a scene from the scene menu (
 21):
* To exit without changing selection, press 
 button.
Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash  mode 
( ; 
 17), the self-timer (
 19), or macro close-up (
 20).  These restric-
tions are noted on the pages that follow.
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Return to shooting mode.  Icon for 
selected scene appears in monitor.
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PARTY/INDOOR
PARTY/INDOOR
PARTY/INDOOR
Exit
Exit
Confirm
Confirm
Exit
Confirm
Help
Help
Help
Highlight scene.
 Camera Shake ( )
At slow shutter speeds, a   icon appears in the monitor to warn that pictures may be 
 blurred.  The following indicate the precautions that can be taken to avoid blur:
Hold camera steady: Hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body
Use tripod: Use tripod or rest camera on fl at, level surface
Off
 *
Hold camera steady
 Party/Indoor
Use for shots that include details of the background, or 
to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor 
background lighting.
* Other modes can be selected.
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