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... mode. Spend less time changing camera settings and more time taking pictures! Compose just the right shot Target Finding AF A 69 Your camera can automatically detect the main subject in the image and change the other colors to black and white. Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L610 Let your camera take over G (Easy...
... mode. Spend less time changing camera settings and more time taking pictures! Compose just the right shot Target Finding AF A 69 Your camera can automatically detect the main subject in the image and change the other colors to black and white. Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L610 Let your camera take over G (Easy...
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...before using the camera. Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you want to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of Shooting and Playback" (A 13). To learn about... so that is displayed in the monitor, see "The Basics of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to start using the camera. E: "Reference Section", F: "Technical Notes and Index." • SD, SDHC, ...
...before using the camera. Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you want to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of Shooting and Playback" (A 13). To learn about... so that is displayed in the monitor, see "The Basics of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to start using the camera. E: "Reference Section", F: "Technical Notes and Index." • SD, SDHC, ...
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... privacy of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in the Welcome screen setting (A 98).
... privacy of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in the Welcome screen setting (A 98).
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...charge remains. If you are on or in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as a set. Do not remain in contact with the skin for extended periods may leak or explode if improperly handled. Leaving the devices in direct contact ...Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L610. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break...
...charge remains. If you are on or in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as a set. Do not remain in contact with the skin for extended periods may leak or explode if improperly handled. Leaving the devices in direct contact ...Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L610. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break...
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...Playback ... 13 Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 14 Applicable Batteries 14 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 16 Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 17 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Turning the Camera On and Off 23 Step 2 Select a Shooting ... When Shooting 46 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces 48 Using Skin Softening 50 A (Auto) Mode 51 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 52 Available Features 52 Using the Flash (Flash Modes 53 Using the Self-timer 56 Using Macro Mode 58 Adjusting...
...Playback ... 13 Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 14 Applicable Batteries 14 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 16 Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 17 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Turning the Camera On and Off 23 Step 2 Select a Shooting ... When Shooting 46 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces 48 Using Skin Softening 50 A (Auto) Mode 51 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 52 Available Features 52 Using the Flash (Flash Modes 53 Using the Self-timer 56 Using Macro Mode 58 Adjusting...
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... Effects E22 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of Images for Playback 76 Available Playback Modes 76 Switching Between Playback Modes......... 77 Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu 78 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 80 Using ViewNX 2 82 Installing ViewNX 2 82 Transferring... Images to the Computer ...... 85 Viewing Images 87 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 89 Recording Movies 90 Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu 93 Playing Back Movies 94 General Camera Setup 97 Features That Can Be...
... Effects E22 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of Images for Playback 76 Available Playback Modes 76 Switching Between Playback Modes......... 77 Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu 78 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 80 Using ViewNX 2 82 Installing ViewNX 2 82 Transferring... Images to the Computer ...... 85 Viewing Images 87 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 89 Recording Movies 90 Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu 93 Playing Back Movies 94 General Camera Setup 97 Features That Can Be...
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... Movie Options E64 Autofocus Mode E68 Wind Noise Reduction E68 The Setup Menu E69 Welcome Screen E69 Time Zone and Date E70 Monitor Settings E73 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ... E75 Vibration Reduction E76 Motion Detection E77 AF Assist E78 Digital Zoom E79 Sound... Settings E80 Auto Off E81 Format Memory/Format Card E82 Language E83 TV Settings E84 Blink Warning E85 Eye-Fi Upload E87 Reset All E88 Battery Type E92 Firmware Version E92 File and...
... Movie Options E64 Autofocus Mode E68 Wind Noise Reduction E68 The Setup Menu E69 Welcome Screen E69 Time Zone and Date E70 Monitor Settings E73 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ... E75 Vibration Reduction E76 Motion Detection E77 AF Assist E78 Digital Zoom E79 Sound... Settings E80 Auto Off E81 Format Memory/Format Card E82 Language E83 TV Settings E84 Blink Warning E85 Eye-Fi Upload E87 Reset All E88 Battery Type E92 Firmware Version E92 File and...
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Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • Flash settings ➝ "Using the Flash (Flash Modes)" (A 53) • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use. 5
Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • Flash settings ➝ "Using the Flash (Flash Modes)" (A 53) • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use. 5
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... displayed. 2 Press the multi selector J. • The current tab is displayed in yellow. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist 6 Parts of the selected tab...
... displayed. 2 Press the multi selector J. • The current tab is displayed in yellow. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist 6 Parts of the selected tab...
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...k button. • The setting you selected is displayed, you can switch to select a setting. Unavailable items are displayed in the menu. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the item you are displayed. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection... reduction On O ff 7 Press H or I to select an item in gray and cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the Camera C Notes About Setting Menu Items • Certain menu items cannot be selected. • When a menu is applied. ...
...k button. • The setting you selected is displayed, you can switch to select a setting. Unavailable items are displayed in the menu. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the item you are displayed. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection... reduction On O ff 7 Press H or I to select an item in gray and cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the Camera C Notes About Setting Menu Items • Certain menu items cannot be selected. • When a menu is applied. ...
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Parts of use. Shooting Mode 37 36 35 10 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 2 45 13 10 29m 0s +1.0 4 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 999 23 22 21 20 25 24 19 9 9 9 9999 6 7 8 9 11 12 18 10 13 14 15 16 17 8 By default, information is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera and also when you turn on the camera's settings and state of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed when you operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 98) > Photo info > Auto info).
Parts of use. Shooting Mode 37 36 35 10 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 2 45 13 10 29m 0s +1.0 4 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 999 23 22 21 20 25 24 19 9 9 9 9999 6 7 8 9 11 12 18 10 13 14 15 16 17 8 By default, information is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera and also when you turn on the camera's settings and state of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed when you operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 98) > Photo info > Auto info).
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... 8 Battery level indicator 22 9 Vibration reduction icon 98 10 Print date 98 11 Motion detection icon 98 12 Wind noise reduction 93 13 "Date not set" indicator...........21, 98, E97 14 Travel destination indicator 98 15 Movie options (normal speed movies).... 93 16 Movie options (HS movies 93 17 Image mode...
... 8 Battery level indicator 22 9 Vibration reduction icon 98 10 Print date 98 11 Motion detection icon 98 12 Wind noise reduction 93 13 "Date not set" indicator...........21, 98, E97 14 Travel destination indicator 98 15 Movie options (normal speed movies).... 93 16 Movie options (HS movies 93 17 Image mode...
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 14 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 16 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 24 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...26 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...28 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images ...30 Step 6 Delete Images...32 13
The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 14 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 16 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 24 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...26 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...28 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images ...30 Step 6 Delete Images...32 13
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...Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card. C Alkaline Batteries Performance of battery included with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type By setting Battery type in "Batteries" (F3) before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memory ... monitor have turned off and be sure that does not cover the area around the negative terminal Batteries with purchase. The default setting is used : The Basics of Shooting and Playback Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that the power-on the manufacturer. Choose ...
...Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card. C Alkaline Batteries Performance of battery included with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type By setting Battery type in "Batteries" (F3) before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memory ... monitor have turned off and be sure that does not cover the area around the negative terminal Batteries with purchase. The default setting is used : The Basics of Shooting and Playback Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that the power-on the manufacturer. Choose ...
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... H or I to select Yes and then press the k button. Cancel Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time? Ye s No Cancel The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language...-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-...
... H or I to select Yes and then press the k button. Cancel Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time? Ye s No Cancel The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language...-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-...
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...Basics of the monitor. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of Shooting and Playback 6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and then press the k button. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). ...• Edit the date and time: Press H or I. • Confirm the setting: Select the minute setting and then press the k button. 7 Press H or I to select the date format and then press the k button. Press I to disable the daylight saving time...
...Basics of the monitor. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of Shooting and Playback 6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and then press the k button. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). ...• Edit the date and time: Press H or I. • Confirm the setting: Select the minute setting and then press the k button. 7 Press H or I to select the date format and then press the k button. Press I to disable the daylight saving time...
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...backup battery charges when the main batteries are saved at the time of shooting. • If you want the shooting date to be printed without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the travel...provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging. • If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is automatically calculated and the date and time in the setup menu (A 98). • If you exit ...
...backup battery charges when the main batteries are saved at the time of shooting. • If you want the shooting date to be printed without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the travel...provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging. • If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is automatically calculated and the date and time in the setup menu (A 98). • If you exit ...
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... On 1 Press the power switch. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on the image quality and image size (determined by the image mode setting; Battery Level Indicator Display b B Battery exhausted. Battery level low. Description Battery level high. Raise the flash (A 5, 53) in situations where you want to 22 use...
... On 1 Press the power switch. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on the image quality and image size (determined by the image mode setting; Battery Level Indicator Display b B Battery exhausted. Battery level low. Description Battery level high. Raise the flash (A 5, 53) in situations where you want to 22 use...
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...) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp and the monitor turn off. • You can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A 98). • By default, the camera enters standby mode in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any...
...) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp and the monitor turn off. • You can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A 98). • By default, the camera enters standby mode in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any...
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired shooting mode and then press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Easy auto mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 24
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired shooting mode and then press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Easy auto mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 24