Nikon 25515 User Manual - Page 24

Basic Photography Basic Photography Step 1-Select Mode (auto) mode is selected automatically the first time the camera is turned on. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. 1 Slide the mode selector to camera on and turn the The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic viewfinder will display a welcome message. The camera is ready to shoot when the message is replaced by the shooting display and settings are displayed in the control panel. Shooting mode ( 15) indicates auto mode. Monitor / electronic viewfinder Battery indicator Control panel Image quality/size ( 30) Choose according to how 8M picture will be used. 1/125 F5.6 15 Exposure mode Exposure mode ( 40) P (programmed auto) is automatically selected in mode. Number of pictures that can be taken depends on capacity of the memory card and options chosen for image quality and size. The Battery Indicator Monitor Control panel Status Notes NO ICON Battery fully charged. Camera functions normally. If flash fires, monitor/elec- Low battery. Ready tronic viewfinder turns off spare battery. while Speedlight recharges. WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED (flashes) Battery exhausted. No pictures can be taken until battery has been recharged or replaced. 14