Nikon Coolpix S640 Users Manual

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
1 Fixed to slow sync with red-eye reduction.
2 Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
dSports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action 
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. With 
continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving 
subjects can be...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
2 Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save....

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
iDusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before 
sunrise or after sunset.
•Camera focuses at infinity....

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable 
to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7 in.).
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
kClose-up
Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
mFireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of 
light from fireworks.
•Camera focuses at...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
pPanorama assist
Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the 
supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A49) for more 
information.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera 
(Scene Auto Selector)
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene 
mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene 
auto selector, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
1Display the shooting-mode 
selection menu by pressing the A 
button in shooting mode, and use 
the rotary multi selector to choose 
xScene...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
BNote on Scene Auto Selector Mode
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the expected scene mode. Should 
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A37).
CFocusing When Using Scene Auto Selector Mode
•When using scene auto selector mode, if the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face 
(Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A106).
•When the shooting mode icon is d or i (Close-up), just...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Taking Pictures in Food Mode
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
1Display the shooting-mode 
selection menu by pressing the A 
button in shooting mode, and use 
the rotary multi selector to choose 
uFood (A37).
•Macro mode (A35) will be turned on 
and the camera automatically zooms to 
the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
2Press the rotary multi selector H or I to 
choose white balance.
•Press H to increase the...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
4Press the shutter-release button to 
take the picture.
•Focus is locked when the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, and a picture is 
taken when the shutter-release button is 
pressed the rest of the way down.
•When the camera is unable to focus, the 
focus area blinks red. Change the 
composition and press the shutter-release 
button halfway again.
BNote on Food Mode
•Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A35) is set to ON and...