Nikon Coolpix S6100 - Step 3 Focus and Shoot

3.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway,
stopping
when you feel resistance.
Step 3
Focus and Shoot
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Focus area
If
the camera detects a face in 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.
If
the camera does not detect any faces:
• The camera automatically selects one or more of
the nine focus areas containing the subject
closest to the camera. When the subject
is in
focus, D (the focus area that is selected) 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.
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.
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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.
3.2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
take the picture.
The shutter is released and the image will be saved 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 images.
~ Touch Shutter
The shutter can also be released by
tapping the subject in the monitor .
....... Pages 30-31 of the User's Manual
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