Nikon Coolpix A1000 - Principle Functions of the Controls

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Parts of the Camera
Principle Functions of the Controls
Principle Functions of the Controls
Control Main Function
Mode dial
For shooting Select a shooting mode (A31).
Zoom control
For shooting
Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in
closer to the subject, and move toward f
(h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a
larger area.
For playback
• Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the
image, and move toward f (h) to
display images as thumbnails or the
calendar.
• Adjust the volume for movie playback.
q (Snap-back) zoom
button
For shooting Widen the angle of view temporarily.
Side zoom control
For shooting
Use the function assigned in Assign side
zoom control.
• Zoom (default setting): Move toward g
(telephoto) to zoom in closer to the
subject, and move toward f (wide-
angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
• Manual focus: When the focus mode is set
to E (manual focus), adjust the focus.
• Set the f-number, ISO sensitivity, exposure
compensation, or white balance.
Shutter-release button
For shooting
When the button is pressed halfway: Set
focus and exposure.
When the button is pressed all the way:
Release the shutter.
For playback Return to shooting mode.