Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual

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12First StepsTurning the Camera OnPress the power switch until the power-on lamp lights.The power-on lamp shows camera status as follows:Power-on lamp Camera statusOn OnBlinks Auto power off (standby mode)Flickers Battery exhausted ( 86)Off OffBasic SetupThe first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will bedisplayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows:2 DATEDATEDATEConfirmConfirmConfirmSet time and date?YesNoNoConfirmation dialog displayed.1CancelCancel ConfirmConfirmCancel ConfirmHighlight language. ** Press button to exit without selecting language.Turning the Camera OffTo turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The camera is off when thepower-on lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the ACadapter until the power-on lamp has gone out.Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode)If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode, the monitorwill gradually dim to save power. Full brightness can be restored by pressing the shut-ter-release button or operating any of the controls next to the monitor. If no operationsare performed for about a minute, the monitor will turn off altogether and the camerawill enter stand-by mode, further reducing the drain on the battery ( 79). The camerawill turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.4 TIME ZONETIME ZONETIME ZONEConfirmConfirmConfirmDaylightSavingLondon, CasablancaTIME ZONE menu displayed. †3 DATEDATEDATEConfirmConfirmConfirmSet time and date?NoYesHighlight Yes.† See “The Setup Menu: Date” ( 74) for information on setting daylight saving time.