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...the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610 12 Inserting the Battery into the Camera 14 Removing the Battery ...15 Turning On and Off the Camera...15 Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c 16 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...21 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 32 Macro...
...the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610 12 Inserting the Battery into the Camera 14 Removing the Battery ...15 Turning On and Off the Camera...15 Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c 16 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...21 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 32 Macro...
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... on Playback...51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 51 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 52 Editing Pictures...53 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 54 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...55 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...56 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 57 Viewing Pictures by Date ...58 D Movies ...61 Recording Movies ...61 The Movie Menu...62 D Selecting Movie Options...62 I Autofocus Mode ...62 Movie Playback ...63 Deleting Movie Files...63 E Voice Recordings...64 Making Voice Recordings...64 Playing Voice Recordings...66 Deleting Sound Files...67 Copying...
... on Playback...51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 51 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 52 Editing Pictures...53 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 54 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...55 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...56 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 57 Viewing Pictures by Date ...58 D Movies ...61 Recording Movies ...61 The Movie Menu...62 D Selecting Movie Options...62 I Autofocus Mode ...62 Movie Playback ...63 Deleting Movie Files...63 E Voice Recordings...64 Making Voice Recordings...64 Playing Voice Recordings...66 Deleting Sound Files...67 Copying...
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... Quick Start Guide. Illustrations and Screen Display • In this manual may be removed before use, and keep it . If a memory card is referred to help you enjoy taking pictures with this manual or in bold text. The memory card must be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that may differ from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S610/S610c digital camera. This manual...
... Quick Start Guide. Illustrations and Screen Display • In this manual may be removed before use, and keep it . If a memory card is referred to help you enjoy taking pictures with this manual or in bold text. The memory card must be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that may differ from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S610/S610c digital camera. This manual...
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... displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining 13 (still pictures 22 (b) Movie length 61 14 Internal memory indicator 23 15 Aperture 26 16 Focus area 26, 90 17 Focus area (Face Priority 49, 90 18 Focus area (Active child 47 19 Shutter speed 26 20 ISO sensitivity 31, 89 21 Exposure compensation value 34 22 Color options 89 23 White balance mode 85 24 Self-timer indicator 32 25 Continuous shooting mode...
... displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining 13 (still pictures 22 (b) Movie length 61 14 Internal memory indicator 23 15 Aperture 26 16 Focus area 26, 90 17 Focus area (Face Priority 49, 90 18 Focus area (Active child 47 19 Shutter speed 26 20 ISO sensitivity 31, 89 21 Exposure compensation value 34 22 Color options 89 23 White balance mode 85 24 Self-timer indicator 32 25 Continuous shooting mode...
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.... B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to the camera or memory card: - Remove the battery - If the switch is displayed, the memory card must be removed by sliding the switch to the "write" position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card. • Be sure that the memory card's write protect switch is in 1 to observe this camera (A 112). Turn off . Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open...
.... B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to the camera or memory card: - Remove the battery - If the switch is displayed, the memory card must be removed by sliding the switch to the "write" position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card. • Be sure that the memory card's write protect switch is in 1 to observe this camera (A 112). Turn off . Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open...
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... internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 84). 22 Battery low; prepare to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press the e button. The lens will turn on the capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press the k button. Description Battery fully charged. Cannot shoot. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures...
... internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 84). 22 Battery low; prepare to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press the e button. The lens will turn on the capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press the k button. Description Battery fully charged. Cannot shoot. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures...
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... setup menu's (A 101) Vibration reduction option (A 109) is set to On, and the Motion detection option (A 110) is set to Auto (default settings). • q: The Vibration reduction option is set to On, and the Motion detection option is set to memory card. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be taken using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting and playback will be recorded to Off when using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32). When memory card...
... setup menu's (A 101) Vibration reduction option (A 109) is set to On, and the Motion detection option (A 110) is set to Auto (default settings). • q: The Vibration reduction option is set to On, and the Motion detection option is set to memory card. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be taken using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting and playback will be recorded to Off when using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32). When memory card...
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... taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of camera shake. C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will not fire when picture is applied, noise reduction may be shot also increases slightly. The camera then analyzes the picture; Pictures taken when E is displayed may not...
... taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of camera shake. C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will not fire when picture is applied, noise reduction may be shot also increases slightly. The camera then analyzes the picture; Pictures taken when E is displayed may not...
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... Self-Timer The camera is released. Focus and exposure will blink. The self-timer starts and the number of the way down. To stop the timer before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released is recommended. When using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). When the shutter is displayed. The self-timer lamp will be cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. The self-timer menu is released, the self-timer turns...
... Self-Timer The camera is released. Focus and exposure will blink. The self-timer starts and the number of the way down. To stop the timer before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released is recommended. When using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). When the shutter is displayed. The self-timer lamp will be cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. The self-timer menu is released, the self-timer turns...
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... the shutter-release button halfway. The macro mode menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to frame the picture. The camera can focus at a distance of 3 cm (1.2 in .). Beach/snow - C The Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is fixed at ON) - Copy - Food (the macro mode setting is selected. 33 Panorama assist •...
... the shutter-release button halfway. The macro mode menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to frame the picture. The camera can focus at a distance of 3 cm (1.2 in .). Beach/snow - C The Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is fixed at ON) - Copy - Food (the macro mode setting is selected. 33 Panorama assist •...
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... hold the camera steadily. • The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110). Press the k button to Manual (A 90). X W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. The closest distance at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is acquired. l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for details. • AF area mode is used when shooting. • As pictures are easily...
... hold the camera steadily. • The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110). Press the k button to Manual (A 90). X W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. The closest distance at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is acquired. l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for details. • AF area mode is used when shooting. • As pictures are easily...
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... focus, the focus area blinks red. B Notes on Food Mode Flash mode is fixed at ON. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode 3 Frame the picture. • The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm (1.2 in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected. 42 Macro mode setting (A 33) is disabled...
... focus, the focus area blinks red. B Notes on Food Mode Flash mode is fixed at ON. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode 3 Frame the picture. • The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm (1.2 in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected. 42 Macro mode setting (A 33) is disabled...
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... locked to all shooting modes (except those available from the movie menu). C Functions Available in center of the Shutter-Release Button Press the shutter-release button to take effect and smiling face cannot be adjusted. • Digital zoom is not available. • When the d button is pressed in smile mode, only the Image mode menu (A 83) is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in Smile Mode • Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings...
... locked to all shooting modes (except those available from the movie menu). C Functions Available in center of the Shutter-Release Button Press the shutter-release button to take effect and smiling face cannot be adjusted. • Digital zoom is not available. • When the d button is pressed in smile mode, only the Image mode menu (A 83) is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in Smile Mode • Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings...
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To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. D Changing Movie Settings Movie options and autofocus mode settings can be applied or changed. Movies B Shooting Movies • Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), and exposure compensation (A 34) cannot be changed while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in the movie menu (A 62). 61 Exposure count display shows maximum total...
To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. D Changing Movie Settings Movie options and autofocus mode settings can be applied or changed. Movies B Shooting Movies • Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), and exposure compensation (A 34) cannot be changed while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in the movie menu (A 62). 61 Exposure count display shows maximum total...
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... can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to achieve more accurate results. At settings other than Auto, the icon for direct sunlight. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the flash. d Incandescent Use under most situations. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus B Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30). 85 This is displayed in the shade, direct sunlight, or under...
... can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to achieve more accurate results. At settings other than Auto, the icon for direct sunlight. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the flash. d Incandescent Use under most situations. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus B Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30). 85 This is displayed in the shade, direct sunlight, or under...
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... an option from memory card to the memory card. D More Information 100 See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 117) for printing (A 80). Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to card Selected images All images Exit Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied using the Copy sound files option (A 68) in sound file playback mode. • Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have...
... an option from memory card to the memory card. D More Information 100 See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 117) for printing (A 80). Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to card Selected images All images Exit Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied using the Copy sound files option (A 68) in sound file playback mode. • Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have...
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... mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via audio/ video cable. Monitor brightens when controls are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are used. • Use monitor brightness boost. Camera turns off without warning • Battery is low. • Camera has turned off . • Battery is selected for information on troubleshooting wireless LAN problems. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution...
... mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via audio/ video cable. Monitor brightens when controls are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are used. • Use monitor brightness boost. Camera turns off without warning • Battery is low. • Camera has turned off . • Battery is selected for information on troubleshooting wireless LAN problems. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution...
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... pictures taken in the setup menu to Auto. 110 • Focus error. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will not be affected. Shooting Technical Notes Problem Cause/Solution A No picture taken when shutter- • When camera is in playback mode, press the 28 release button is pressed c button. • When menus are displayed, press the d 11 button. • Battery is exhausted. 22 • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 31 Camera cannot focus...
... pictures taken in the setup menu to Auto. 110 • Focus error. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will not be affected. Shooting Technical Notes Problem Cause/Solution A No picture taken when shutter- • When camera is in playback mode, press the 28 release button is pressed c button. • When menus are displayed, press the d 11 button. • Battery is exhausted. 22 • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 31 Camera cannot focus...
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... printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that simplifies home connection and security of this manual may contain. The appearance of wireless devices. 133 Specifications AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied with the COOLPIX S610c) Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of connection cord Length of power cable...
... printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that simplifies home connection and security of this manual may contain. The appearance of wireless devices. 133 Specifications AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied with the COOLPIX S610c) Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of connection cord Length of power cable...
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... 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 (exposure compensation) 34 R 44 c D-Lighting 54 A Accessories 116 Active child 39 AF area 26 AF area mode 90 AF assist 110 Audio/video cable 69 Auto off 112 Auto-focus mode 62 AVI 117 AV-out connect...
... 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 (exposure compensation) 34 R 44 c D-Lighting 54 A Accessories 116 Active child 39 AF area 26 AF area mode 90 AF assist 110 Audio/video cable 69 Auto off 112 Auto-focus mode 62 AVI 117 AV-out connect...
