Nikon COOLPIX P950 Reference

Auto Mode Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.

AE/AF Lock Button

AutoExposure-Lock / AutoFocus-Lock Button

Setting Option

OptionDescription AE/AF lockHold down the button to lock both the len focus and exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and white balance).
But when recording movies, the focus and exposure remain locked after pressing the AE/AF lock button. Then press the button again to unlock.
(Default Setting) AE lock onlyHold down the button to lock the exposure.
But when recording movies, the exposure remains locked after pressing the AE/AF lock button. Then press the button again to unlock. AE lock (Hold)Press the button to lock the focus. And press the button again to unlock. AF lock onlyHold down the button to lock the focus.
But when recording movies, the focus remains locked after pressing the AE/AF lock button. Then press the button again to unlock.

Autofocus

Autofocus Mode.

Setting Option

OptionDescription AF AutofocusFor distance from 50cm (1ft8in) or more, or 5m(16ft5in) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position. Macro close-upFor distance from 10cm (4in). Or, distance as close as approximately 1cm (0.4in). Zoom indicator become green. InfinityFor distance of distant scenes or landscapes. Focus sets to near infinity. Infinity (scene mode)Focus sets to near infinity.

Manual Focus

Focus is adjust by using the side dial. Press Left Arrow to switch the view between 1x, 2x, and 4x. Press Right Arrow to set the focus by autofocus according to the center of the frame