Nikon Coolpix S33, Reference Manual

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Without lifting your finger, press
the shutter-release button the rest
of the way down.
B
Notes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing
the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved.
Do
not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the
battery or memory card
while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in
loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
C
The Auto Off Function
•
When no operations are performed for about three minutes, the monitor turns off,
the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The
camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.
•
To turn the monitor back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an
operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
C
When Using a Tripod
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:
•
When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode (
A
23) set to
y
Flash off
•
When the zoom is at a telephoto position
The Shutter-release Button
Press halfway
To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and
aperture value), press the shutter-release button
lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and
exposure remain locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Press all the way
Press the shutter-release button all the way to
release the shutter and take a picture.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-
release button, as this may result in camera shake
and blurred images. Press the button gently.