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Introduction First Steps A Cx Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Active Child Mode a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety Observe the following precautions when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied).
For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or battery charger/AC adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Shooting Suited for the Scene...................................................................................................... 35 C Shooting in Scene Mode .............................................................................................................35 Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35 Features ..........................................................
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ........................................................... 69 Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................69 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................70 Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 101 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 102 a Menus ............................................................................................................................................................... 102 c Welcome Screen..............................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S610/S610c digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 6 Introduction 10 9 8 11 12 7 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release button.............................. 26 9 2 Power switch................................................... 15 COOLPIX S610c only 3 Power-on lamp................................... 22, 112 10 Antenna .... 50 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide 4 Self-timer lamp .............................................. 32 AF-assist illuminator.........................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction 12 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 11 16 17 18 1 Monitor..................................................................6 9 Cover latch................................................14, 20 2 Rotary multi selector .....................................9 3 e (mode) button....................................8 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ...................14, 20 4 Indicator lamp................................................ 64 Flash lamp.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 107). Shooting 4 2 1 25 5 6 3 7 23 8 24 10 9 22 11 21 12 1600 1/250 20 19 18 15 14 17 16 13 999 a 9999 9m59s b 30m00s (a) Number of exposures remaining Shooting mode* ....................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 18 15 2 3 4 15/11/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 5 17 16 6 14 13 7 10 11 12 9 8 999 999 9999 9999 a 9m59s 30m00s b 1 Date of recording......................................... 18 10 Voice memo recording guide ..............57 2 Protect icon...................................................... 98 11 Voice memo playback guide ................57 3 Time of recording......................................... 18 12 Movie playback indicator .................
Basic Operations The c (shooting/playback) Button Introduction Press the c button once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28). Holding down the c button when the camera is on sets monitor brightness to the maximum level. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness.
Basic Operations Playback-mode Selection Menu COOLPIX S610 COOLPIX S610c Play 1 4 2 3 1 2 3 Introduction Play Playback mode .............................................. 28 List by date mode ........................................ 58 Sound file playback mode...................... 66 5 1 2 4 3 4 5 Setup mode...................................................101 Picture Bank mode (COOLPIX S610c only) ....
Basic Operations For Playback Select previous picture* Introduction 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 4 4 Select next picture* * Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector. For the Menu Screen Shooting Select options1 Return display to the previous screen 1 2 Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Basic Operations The d Button Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when there are more previous menu items Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 10). Press the d button again to exit the menu.
First Steps Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610) If you are using the COOLPIX S610, charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied). • If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, the Battery Charger MH-65 is not supplied with the camera. Insert the battery into the camera and charge it by connecting the AC adapter.
Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610) The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. CHARGE lamp Blinks On 3 Battery charging. Battery fully charged. The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use. • The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery.
Inserting the Battery into the Camera Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. For more information about charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)” (A 12) if you are using the COOLPIX S610, or “Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)” (A 16) if you are using the COOLPIX S610c.
Inserting the Battery into the Camera Removing the Battery First Steps Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c) If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied). 2 4 First Steps 1 3 1 2 Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Do not turn the camera on. The battery cannot be charged when the camera is on. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the camera’s multi connector 2.
Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c) The following chart explains power-on lamp status of the COOLPIX S610c while the AC adapter is connected. Power-on lamp Blinks (orange) On (orange) Flickers (orange) 6 Battery charging. Battery fully charged. The camera is on. Turn the camera off when charging. • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button. For information about using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Edit the date. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. D M Y 01 01 2008 00 00 Edit Press J to return to the previous item. 6 Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed and press the k button or the rotary multi selector K. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. First Steps Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 45 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 116). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be Card is not formatted. formatted before use (A 112). Note that formatting permanently Format card? deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before No formatting the memory card. Yes Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press the e button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode 16 Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is i Normal (3,648 × 2,736). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 107).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AFassist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. 16 Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, holding down the g button triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio. When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area. C Digital zoom is in effect. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Optical zoom (up to 4×).
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 16 1/250 F2.7 Shutter Speed Aperture When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed. When the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. C Autofocus D Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K, to view additional pictures (A 9). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press the c button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Use g (i) A Description Press the g (i) button to enlarge view of picture currently displayed, up to about 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode. the f (h) button to display 9, 16, or 25 f (h) Press picture thumbnails.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5–8.0 m (1.6–26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5–3.5 m (1.6–11.4 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 31). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 109) off when using a tripod. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 109) off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure and press the k button. • When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. • When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “–” side.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting in Scene Mode Features Q b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority➝ A 92). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom is not available.
Shooting in Scene Mode OQ e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority➝ A 92). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom is not available. X 1 n Off2 p Off o 0.
Shooting in Scene Mode OQ h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110). X W n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode Q k Close-up X W* n Off* p On o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) Q u Food Use when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A 41) for details. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 90). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired.
Shooting in Scene Mode O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 26) glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • Motion detection (A 110) is set to Off. • The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110).
Shooting in Scene Mode Q p Panorama assist Use when taking 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” (A 43) for details. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose u Food in the scene menu and press the k button (A 35).
Shooting in Scene Mode 3 Frame the picture. Shooting Suited for the Scene • The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the wide-angle zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is before G). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 109) setting and hold the camera steadily. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 90).
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 109) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose p Panorama assist in the scene menu and press the k button (A 35). Scene menu Panorama assist Image mode • The (I) icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Shooting in Scene Mode 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. End Shooting Suited for the Scene B 12 Panorama Assist Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (A 83) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
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.
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (Auto) (default setting) and W (Off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). • When U (Auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. • When W (Off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.
Focusing on a Moving Subject in Active Child Mode Active Child Mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Once the subject has been selected, the focus area will automatically follow the subject. 1 Enter active child mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting s (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. Active child • A white border is displayed in the center of the monitor. • Flash mode (A 30) is set to W (Off) (the setting can be changed). 2 Select a subject.
Active Child Mode B Active Child Mode • Do not adjust flash mode and exposure compensation settings after selecting the subject. If any setting is adjusted after selection of the subject, the selection of the subject will be cancelled. Deleting pictures, adjusting zoom or image mode settings (A 83) will also cancel the selection of the subject. • In some situations, such as when the subject is moving rapidly, the camera may be unable to track the selected subject.
Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face Shooting in Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1 Enter smile mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting a (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. 2 Frame a picture. Smile 3 The shutter is automatically released. • If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.
Shooting in Smile Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected. • In some shooting conditions, Face priority will not take effect and smiling face cannot be detected. • See “Shooting with Face Priority” (A 92) for more information about Face Priority.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the f (h) button in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. 1/ 10 The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Choose pictures Increase number of picture thumbnails displayed A Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J, K, H, or I, to choose pictures.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing the g (i) button during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom in Zoom out Use More on Playback Crop picture Switch to shooting mode A Zoom increases each time the g (i) button is pressed, to a maximum of 10×.
Editing Pictures Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 117). Editing function Description D-Lighting (A 54) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop (A 55) Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor. Small picture (A 56) Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu will be shown. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose D-Lighting and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 52) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press the g (i) button in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28). 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 4 4 Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while the k button is hold down. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • During recording, o and p blink in the monitor display.
Viewing Pictures by Date In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In fullframe playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.
Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. To Description A Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to select a date. 9 Use Select date Switch to fullframe playback k Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Press the f button in full-frame playback to return to the date selection screen.
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Menus Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* A 54 Print set A 80 Slide show A 97 Delete A 98 Protect A 98 Rotate image* A 99 Small picture* A 56 * During full-frame playback mode only When the d button is pressed in the date selection screen (A 58), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. Movie Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. The camera focuses on the subject in center of frame.
The Movie Menu Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 62) settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/11/2008 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Enter voice recording mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. Voice recording The length of recording that can be made will be displayed. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. The indicator lamp lights during recording.
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Voice recording 001 15/11/2008 17: 30 00: 01: 00/00: 04:00 Date and time of recording Time remaining Progress indicator To Press Description Reactivate the monitor c If the monitor has turned off, press the c button to reactivate. Pause/resume recording k Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Enter sound file playback mode by pressing the e button in playback mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing the c button in voice recording mode (A 64) to display the sound file selection screen. 2 Choose the desired sound file and press the k button. The selected sound file will be played back.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Sound file playback 001 15/11/2008 17: 30 00: 00: 05/ 00: 00:20 Date and time of recording Length of recording Progress indicator Volume Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Display the sound file selection screen shown in step 2 on page 66 and press the d button. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the option and press the k button. Copy sound files q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press the k button.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack. 3 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. . S610 or S610c is displayed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 72 Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
Connecting to a Computer D Using a Card Reader The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. • If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 133) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take pictures Select pictures for printing using Print set option (A 80).
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2008 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Print selection 15/11 2008 Press the f (h) button to display 12 thumbnails, and the g (i) button to switch back to full-frame playback. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.
Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in. 100 × 150mm 4 × 6 in.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. To print, choose Start print from the menu displayed and shown at right, and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. To view the current print order, choose View images and press the k button. To print pictures, press the k button again.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 133). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Choose Date and press the k button to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Exit Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order and exit. 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of A (auto) mode contains the following options. A Image mode* A 83 Choose image size and quality. B White balance A 85 Match white balance to the light source. G Metering A 87 Choose how the camera meters exposure. C Continuous A 88 Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). E ISO sensitivity A 89 Control camera’s sensitivity to light.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C The Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose bPreset manual in the white balance menu, and press the k button. The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 91) to meter off-center subjects.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or Best Shot Selector (BSS). Flash will be switched off when Continuous or BSS is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to about 1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option. z Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 92). If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is always used. 16 AF area D Focus Lock 16 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area indicator is green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 1/250 F2.7 3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority The face-priority function is activated when Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A 90), when shooting in Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene mode, when shooting in scene auto selector mode (A 45), or when shooting in smile mode (A 49). The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera. 1 Frame a picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Notes on Face Priority • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, or smile mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash mode is automatically set to W (Off) and cannot be adjusted when Continuous or BSS is selected for the Continuous setting. Selecting Single for Continuous restores the last flash mode setting applied.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I A 54 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a A 80 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 97 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c A 98 Delete Delete all or selected pictures. A 98 d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 80) Delete>Erase selected images (A 98) Protect (A 98) Rotate image (A 99) Copy>Selected images (A 100) • Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 103) Erase selected images Back Follow the procedure described below to select pictures.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show”. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 96). Erase all images Delete all pictures. C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 96), and press the k button to display the Rotate image screen. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to rotate the picture 90°.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 96).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a c d e f g U u i k l/m n o p q r Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus h Menus A 102 Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen A 103 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date A 104 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A 107 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. Date imprint A 108 Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu by pressing the e button. Then select F (use the rotary multi selector), press the k button. Set up Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (A 9) • To exit the setup menu, press the e button and choose any mode other than setup mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 96), and press the k button.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the following controls to set the date and time. • J and K: highlight a different item (day, month, year, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed) • H and I: edit the highlighted item • The k button: apply the setting Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor, and the time is advanced one hour. 10:30 -05:00 EST: New York Toronto Lima Back To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I. Press the k button to choose the travel destination time zone.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 18) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. When monitor brightness boost (A 23) is activated, the monitor brightness is set to 5 and cannot be changed. Photo Info The following display options are available.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 81). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When motion detection is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 6, 23). Auto (default setting) When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, holding down the g (i) button triggers digital zoom (A 25). Off Digital zoom will not be activated (except when shooting a movie). B Notes on Digital Zoom i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera enters standby mode (A 15) to reduce drain on the batteries. The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed from 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Arabic Indonesian Simplified Chinese Italian Traditional Chinese Hungarian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose from NTSC and PAL.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Scene mode Option Default value Scene mode (A 35) Portrait White balance in Food mode (A 41) Center Movie menu Option Movie options (A 62) Autofocus mode (A 62) Default value TV movie 640 Single AF Shooting menu Option Image mode (A 83) White balance (A 85) Auto Metering (A 87) Matrix Continuous (A 88) Single Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus ISO sensitivity (A 89) Auto Color options (A 89) Standard color AF area mode (A 90) Autofocus mode (A 93) Aut
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Default Paper size (A 76, 77) Slide show (A 97) 3s Monitor brightness boost (A 23) Off • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 117) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 98) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC adapter AC Adapter EH-63 USB cable USB Cable UC-E13 A/V Cable Audio/Video Cable EG-CP15 Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (signifies the file type) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings DSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Small copies (voice memo attachment included) SSCN D-Lighting copies (voice memo attachment included) FSCN Still pictures .
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Camera C The Battery Technical Notes • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 12, 16). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. For Users of the COOLPIX S610c See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for error messages that may be displayed with use of the wireless LAN feature. Display O (blinks) Problem Solution A Clock not set. Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 12, 16 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery.
Error Messages Display P This card cannot be used. Problem Error accessing memory card. P This card cannot be read. A 116 20 20 P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Choose Yes and press k to format card, or turn camera off and replace card. 21 N Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or sound files. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. 83 Out of memory.
Error Messages Display N Image cannot be modified. Problem Cannot edit selected picture. N Time out error while Cannot record movie. recording movie. N Memory contains no images. N No sound file. • No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card. • Memory card does not contain pictures or sound file. N File not created with this File contains no image camera. data. Solution 53 Choose memory card with faster write speed.
Error Messages Technical Notes 124 Display Problem Solution A System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 14, 22 PR Printer error: Check printer status. Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. For Users of the COOLPIX S610c See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for information on troubleshooting wireless LAN problems. Display, Settings and Power Supply Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted.
Troubleshooting Problem Date imprint not available Cause/Solution Camera clock has not been set. A 18, 104 Date not appearing on pictures The date is not imprinted on movies or on 61, 108 even when Date imprint is pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode. enabled Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 105 Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Battery temperature is high.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Use flash. Use vibration reduction or motion detection. Use D. Use tripod and self-timer. 30 109, 110 88 32 Pictures are blurred • • • • Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. 31 Flash does not fire • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. • D mode is selected. • Continuous or BSS is selected for Continuous in shooting menu.
Troubleshooting Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Cause/Solution Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using flash • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting • Using a scene mode which has noise reduction ability Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Raise the ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit. Select o (Backlight scene mode) or use fill flash.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or • These options cannot be used with movies. small picture options • Choose a picture taken at any image mode setting other than l 16:9 (3584) and m 16:9 (1920). • Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. • Pictures taken with another make or model of camera cannot be edited. • Other cameras may be unable to play back, or transfer to a computer, pictures edited with this camera.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S610/S610c Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media Technical Notes 130 Compact digital camera 10.0 million 1/2.33-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.
Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Battery life* Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/1500–1 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection 2 steps (f/2.7 and f/5.
Specifications Wireless (COOLPIX S610c only) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communications systems) Communications protocols IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11b: DSSS Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (11 channels) Data rates IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.
Specifications AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied with the COOLPIX S610c) Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A Rated capacity 18–22 VA Rated output DC 4.8 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 41 × 23.5 × 79 mm (1.6 × 0.9 × 3.1 in.) (excluding projections) Length of connection cord Approx. 1.7 m (5 ft. 7 in.) Length of power cable Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.) Weight Approx. 110 g (3.
Index Symbols A (auto) mode 22 a Smile mode 49 s Active child mode 47 C Scene mode 35 x Scene auto selector 45 E Voice recording mode 64 E Sound file playback mode 66 D Movie mode 61 F Setup mode 101 C List by date mode 58 g (tele) 24 f (wide) 24 i Playback zoom 52 h Thumbnail playback 51 j Help 11 k (apply selection) button 5, 9 l (delete) button 5, 28, 29, 57, 63 c (shooting/playback) button 5, 8, 28 n Self-timer 9, 32 m Flash mode 9, 30 p Macro mode 9, 33 d (menu) button 5, 11 e (mode) button 5, 8 o (exp
Index Fill flash 30 Fireworks show (m) 40 Firmware version 115 Flash 30, 113 lamp 5, 31 mode 30 Flash mode 94 Focus 6, 26 area 6, 26 face priority 92 Focus lock 91 Folder names 117 Food u 41 Format 21, 112 Framing 24 FSCN 117 Full-time AF 93 indicators in 6–7 Monitor brightness boost 23 Monitor settings 107 Motion detection 110 Movie menu 62 Movie mode 61 Movie options 62 small size 62 TV movie 62 Movies 61, 63 deleting 63 playback 63 recording 61 Museum (l) 39 I P Image mode 35, 83 Internal memory 6–7,
Index Shooting menu 82–89 Shooting-mode selection menu 8 Shutter-release button 4 Single AF 93 Slide show 97 Small picture 56 Smear 120 Sound settings 111 Sports (d) 36 SSCN 117 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (h) 38 Support information 2 T Television 69 connecting to 69 Thumbnail playback 51 Time differences 106 Time zone 18–19, 104, 106 Transfer 71 Tripod 5 U USB cable 70, 71, 75 V Technical Notes Vibration reduction 109 Video mode 69, 113 Voice memos 57 Voice recordings Copying 68 Making 64 Playing 66 Volume
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