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Trademark Information
Introduction
First Steps
A
Cx
More on Playback
Movies
Voice Recordings
Technical Notes
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WARNINGS
Turn off in the Event of
Malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not Disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
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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.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
COOLPIX S610/S610c
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
Attaching the Camera Strap ............................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8
The c (shooting/playback) Button...........................................................................................................8
The e (mode) Button..................................................................................................................................8
The Rotary Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................9
The d Button....................................................................................................................................................11
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11
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Shooting Suited for the Scene...................................................................................................... 35
C Shooting in Scene Mode .............................................................................................................35
Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................36
Taking Pictures in Food Mode.....................................................................................................................41
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................43
x Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).........45
Taking Pictures in Scene Auto Selector Mode...................................................................................45
c More 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 Voice Recordings................................................................................................................68
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ........................................................... 69
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................69
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................70
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................70
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................71
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................74
Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................75
Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................76
Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................77
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................80
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 101
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 102
a Menus ............................................................................................................................................................... 102
c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................ 103
d Date.................................................................................................................................................................... 104
e Monitor Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 107
C Date Imprint.................................................................................................................................................. 108
g Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................. 109
U Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................... 110
h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 110
u Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ 111
i Sound Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 111
k Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... 112
l Format Memory/m Format Card.................................................................................................... 112
n Language ........................................................................................................................................................ 113
o Video Mode................................................................................................................................................... 113
p Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... 113
r Firmware Version ...................................................................................................................................... 115
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................116
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 116
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 116
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 117
Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 118
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 120
Storage .................................................................................................................................................................... 120
Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 121
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 125
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 130
Supported Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 133
Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 134
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Introduction
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.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
Notations
A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a memory card.
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting.
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold
text.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
In this manual, the COOLPIX S610 digital camera is used for illustrative purposes.
Illustrations for both the COOLPIX S610 and the COOLPIX S610c are provided
when necessary.
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual
display.
Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the cameras internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and
delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store
pictures to, or delete, or view pictures.
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Introduction
As part of Nikons 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.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for
contact information:
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
authentic Nikon product.
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL12
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikons prior written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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.
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of
unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws.
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Introduction
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9
11
12
7
Lens cover closed
COOLPIX S610c
Shutter-release button.............................. 26
Power switch................................................... 15
10
Antenna
.... 50 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide
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Lens..........................................................118, 130
Lens cover
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Introduction
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7 8
9 10
13
14
15
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16 17
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Monitor..................................................................6
Cover latch................................................14, 20
10
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ...................14, 20
e (mode) button....................................8
Indicator lamp................................................ 64
Flash lamp......................................................... 31
Zoom buttons................................................ 24
f (wide)...................................................... 24
g (tele)......................................................... 24
h (thumbnail playback).................... 51
i (playback zoom)............................... 52
j (help)....................................................... 11
Tripod socket
17 Battery chamber............................................14
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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
25
3
7
23
24
10
22
11
21
12
1600 1/250
20
19
18
15 14
17
16
13
999 a
9999
9m59s
b
30m00s
F2.7
Introduction
Playback
1
18
15
2 3
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16
14
13
7
10
11
12
8
999 999
9999 9999
9m59s
30m00s
Date of recording......................................... 18
Protect icon...................................................... 98
Time of recording......................................... 18
14 Print-order icon..............................................80
15 Small picture............................................55, 56
Image mode*.................................................. 83
Movie option* ................................................ 63
16 D-Lighting icon..............................................54
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Basic Operations
The c (shooting/playback) Button
Introduction
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7
6
1
2
3
4
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6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
Basic Operations
COOLPIX S610c
Play
1
4
2
3
1
2
3
Introduction
Play
1
2
4
5
Setup mode...................................................101
Picture Bank mode
(COOLPIX S610c only)
.... 47 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide
For Shooting
Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu
Select options*
Display n (self-timer)
(A 32) menu
Display o (exposure
compensation) (A 34) guide
Apply selection
Flash mode
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Basic Operations
For Playback
Select previous picture*
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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. Pressing right or left in
shooting/playback-mode selection menu (A 8) or icons menu (A 102) will choose the items.
Pressing right in text menus (A 102) advances display to the next screen.
C
10
Apply selection
(advance display to
the next screen)2
In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H,
I, J, and K.
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.
AF area mode
Face priority
Auto
Manual
Center
Shooting menu
Color options
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Exit
Exit
Help Displays
Press the g (j) button when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen
to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, press the g (j) button again.
Image mode
Set image quality and size.
Exit
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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. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.
First Steps
Flickers
Description
The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12. Do not use
with incompatible batteries.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery
charger.
Be sure to read the section, The Battery (A 119), thoroughly before use.
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-63 (available
separately from Nikon) (A 116). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of
AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the
camera.
If you are using the COOLPIX S610, the battery cannot be charged by inserting it into the camera
and connecting the AC adapter. The AC adapter and the supplied audio/video cable or USB cable
cannot be used at the same time.
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First Steps
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, The Battery
(A 119), before using the battery.
If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode, the monitor will dim to
save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no operations are
performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the
camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the
camera will turn off automatically (the auto off function).
If the monitor is off in standby mode, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to
reactivate it.
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the
Auto off option (A 112) in the setup menu (A 112).
When monitor brightness is set to the maximum level by pressing the c button (A 23), the
monitor will not dim, even if no operations are performed.
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1
2
When the cameras built-in clock has not been set, the battery begins charging when the AC
adapter is connected. Once the clock is set and the AC adapter is connected, the Picture Bank
start-up screen will be displayed and the camera will attempt to upload pictures to the my
Picturetown server. Press the k button to cancel picture upload and charge the battery.
Picture Bank can be set so that it does not start automatically when the AC adapter is
connected. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for more information about Picture Bank.
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Flickers (orange)
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.
If the lamp flickers rapidly, the AC adapter is not correctly
connected or there is a problem with the battery.
Reconnect the AC adapter or replace the battery.
First Steps
Off/Blinks (green)/
On (green)
Description
Be sure to read and follow the warning for the AC adapter on page ii.
Be sure to read the section, The Battery (A 119), thoroughly before use.
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Do not connect the power cable supplied with the AC Adapter EH-63 to any other device.
If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, the Battery Charger MH-65 (A 116), for charging a
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, is available separately.
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First Steps
Date
Set time and date?
No
Yes
w
London
Casablanca
Back
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London
Casablanca
Back
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01
2008
00
00
Edit
First Steps
Date
Date
D
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Edit
Select Date from the Date item (A 104) in the setup menu (A 101) to change the current date
and time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.
Select Time zone from the Date item in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight
saving time settings (A 104).
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Memory Cards
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Shooting
Battery level
Monitor
NO INDICATOR
B
N
Battery
exhausted.
Description
Battery fully charged.
Battery low; prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
Cannot shoot. Recharge or
replace with a fully charged
battery.
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Number of exposures
remaining
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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). When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to
save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it
(A 112).
If it is difficult to see the monitor display when shooting outdoors, holding down the c button
while the power is on to switch monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c
button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed in the monitor
when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing the c button.
Vibration reduction/Motion
detection icon
When s is displayed in the
monitor, the effects of the
camera shake and subject
movement are reduced.
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied and
pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32). Pressing the d button
in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 82).
The Vibration reduction option effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known
as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter
speeds.
The Motion detection option detects camera shake and subject movement with shooting, and
increases the shutter speed to reduce their effects. Motion detection does not function when
recording movies.
The Vibration reduction/Motion detection icons indicate the following:
s: The setup menus (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 Off.
r: The Motion detection option is set to Auto, and the Vibration reduction option is set to
Off.
Off: Both the Vibration reduction and Motion detection options are set to Off.
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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Zoom out
Zoom in
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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.
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality.
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V
position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation
is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for
confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the
current image mode setting.
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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.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture.
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
When the camera is unable to focus, while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,
the focus area or focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again.
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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.
Autofocus
Shutter-Release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the
shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while
the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the
shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and
blurred pictures.
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area, or focus indicator, glows green:
Subject is very dark
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject
and is in deep shadow)
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in front of a
white wall, wearing a white shirt)
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage)
Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several
times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A 91). When using focus lock, be sure that
the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that
for the actual subject.
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 110) may light by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway, or the flash (A 30) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
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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.
When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory
will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not
displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be
displayed.
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Deleting Pictures
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Erase 1 image?
Done
No
Yes
Use
g (i)
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.
52
51
57
Switch to shooting
mode
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When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode.
The lens will not extend.
If the camera is turned off in voice recording mode (A 64) or sound file playback mode (A 66),
pressing the c button will turn the camera on in sound file playback mode.
Viewing Pictures
Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting (A 92) are displayed in full-frame
playback, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display, depending upon the
orientation of the detected face.
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the
shutter-release button to reactivate it (A 112).
Record/play voice
memo
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
Multiple pictures can be deleted by selecting Delete (A 98) from the playback menu (A 95) or the
list by mode menu (A 60).
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Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to fill-in (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Flash mode
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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.
When E is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may be automatically
applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased recording times.
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash mode to W (Off).
Red-Eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). The flash fires repeatedly at
low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if redeye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is
saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and
the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required.
The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction
may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to
red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another
mode and try again.
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Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
10s
2s
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection
will be cancelled.
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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.).
Macro Mode
If macro mode is turned on in scene modes indicated below, Autofocus mode (A 93) will be
automatically set to Full-time AF.
- Beach/snow
- Close-up (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON)
- Food (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON)
- Museum
- Copy
- Panorama assist
In Full-time AF, the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are
locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the cameras memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
16
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the cameras memory even
after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required
to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of
water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative
compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for
example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main
subject.
f Party/indoor
j Night landscape
m Fireworks show
c Landscape
g Beach/snow
k Close-up
n Copy
d Sports
h Sunset
u Food
o Backlight
e Night portrait
i Dusk/dawn
l Museum
p Panorama assist
Scene
Scene menu
Beach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Night landscape
Close-up
Exit
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Image Mode
Image mode (A 83) can be set in the scene menu. Changes made
to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except
those available from the movie menu).
Scene menu
p Panorama assist
Image mode
Exit
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Features
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.
X
V*
Off*
Off
0.0*
0.0*
c Landscape
Off*
Off
d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by
pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are
taken at rate of up to about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i
Normal (3648). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots
have been taken with the shutter-release button held down.
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the
current image mode setting and the memory card used.
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.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
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The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer
(A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34).
OQ
e Night portrait
Off2
Off
0.02
0.02
V1
f Party/indoor
V1
Off2
Off
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Other settings can be selected.
g Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
U*
Off*
Off*
0.0*
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 109) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
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OQ
h Sunset
Off*
Off
0.0*
OQ
i Dusk/dawn
Off*
Off
0.0*
OQ
j Night landscape
Off*
Off
0.0*
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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 109) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
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.)
u Food
Off*
On
0.0*
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m Fireworks show
Off
Off
0.0
0.0*
0.0*
n Copy
W*
Off*
Off*
Off*
Off
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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 109) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
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*
Off*
Off*
0.0*
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Scene menu
Food
Museum
Fireworks show
Copy
Backlight
Exit
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Scene menu
Panorama assist
Image mode
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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.
The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function
(A 112) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled
to a longer setting is recommended.
The R Indicator
End
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Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by P_ plus a three-digit sequence
number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., 101P_001). File numbers will be assigned
automatically starting with 0001.
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Panorama Maker
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD-ROM. Transfer pictures to a computer
(A 70) and use Panorama Maker (A 73) to join them in a single panorama.
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene
mode for simpler shooting.
When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the
camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes:
Auto (A 22)
Portrait (A 36)
Night portrait (A 37) Night landscape (A 38)
Backlight (A 40)
Landscape (A 36)
Close-up (A 39)
For more information regarding details of these scene modes, see the reference
pages indicated above.
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Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 35).
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Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
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.
When the d button is pressed in scene auto selector mode, only the Image mode menu is
displayed. Changes made to the image mode setting in this mode apply to all shooting modes
(except those available from the movie menu).
Digital zoom is not available.
The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector (A 9, 33) is disabled.
The AF area mode setting (A 90) is set to Auto in i (Close-up) mode.
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Active child
Select a subject.
Start
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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.
In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27),
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this
occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another
subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use
focus lock (A 91).
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Frame a picture.
Smile
Smile Mode
The auto off function (A 112) will be activated and the camera will turn off if no operations are
performed in any of the following situations in smile mode.
The camera is unable to detect one or more faces.
The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face.
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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.
Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings can be adjusted.
Digital zoom is not available.
When the d button is pressed in smile mode, only the Image mode menu (A 83) is displayed.
Changes made to the image mode setting in this mode apply to all shooting modes (except those
available from the movie menu).
More Information
For more information about shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected,
see Autofocus (A 27).
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Description
Use
Choose pictures
Increase number
of picture
thumbnails
displayed
f (h)
Decrease number
of picture
thumbnails
displayed
g (i)
28
Switch to
shooting mode
28
More on Playback
Film frames
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Zoom out
Use
g (i)
More on Playback
Crop picture
Switch to
shooting mode
28
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28
Description
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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)
Crop (A 55)
Picture Editing
More on Playback
Pictures taken at an image mode setting of l 16:9 (3584) or m 16:9 (1920) (A 83) cannot be
edited.
This cameras editing functions cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of
camera.
If a copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera, the picture
may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or
on the memory card.
2nd editing
1st editing
D-Lighting
Crop
Small picture
D-Lighting
Crop
Small picture
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
Edited copies are not marked for printing (A 80) or protecting (A 98) as the original.
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Editing Pictures
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
D-Lighting
More on Playback
OK
Cancel
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More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
Editing Pictures
More on Playback
No
Yes
Image Size
As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.
When the size of the cropped copy is 320 240 or 160 120, the small picture icon l or m is
displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.
More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
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Editing Pictures
Description
l 640480
m 320240
n 160120
Playback menu
Rotate image
Small pic.
Copy
More on Playback
Exit
Small pic.
640480
320240
160120
Exit
D
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More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
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Voice Memos
More on Playback
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
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COOLPIX S610
List by date
More on Playback
List by date
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15/11/2008
Others
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Select date
29
28
To
Delete picture
Use
60
View playback
mode menu
Switch to
shooting mode
28
More on Playback
Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.
Pictures taken with no date stamp are not listed in this mode.
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More on Playback
60
Print Set
When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a
confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates? will be displayed. Select Yes to add the
new print marking to the existing marking. Select No to remove the existing print marking and leave
only the new marking.
Movies
Recording Movies
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting
mode and follow the steps below.
Movie
12s
To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.
Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes full,
recording time reaches 30 minutes, or movie file size reaches 2 GB.
Shooting Movies
Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), and exposure compensation (A 34) cannot be applied or
changed. Macro mode (A 33) is available.
Macro mode setting cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or
change setting as necessary before movie recording begins.
Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied
before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2) can be applied while movies are
being recorded.
Movies
When the movie has been fully recorded to the internal memory or memory card, the monitor
display will revert to the normal shooting mode display. Do not open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. Turning the camera off or removing the
memory card while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the
camera or card.
Movie options and autofocus mode settings can be changed in the movie menu (A 62).
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I TV movie 640
(default setting)
I TV movie 640
(default setting)
32 s
Approx. 2 min 50 s
1 min 22 s
Approx. 7 min 14 s
Movies
* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card.
This camera can record movies up to 30 minutes in length or a file size of up to 2 GB. The amount
of recording time remaining (up to 30 minutes or 2 GB) is displayed during recording.
More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
I Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Option
Description
A Single AF
(default setting)
B Full-time AF
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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.
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Pausing
4s
During playback
Volume indicator
To
Select
K
Advance
Pause
P
End
Movies
Rewind
Description
Rewind movie. Playback resumes when the k button is
released.
Advance movie. Playback resumes when the k button is
released.
Pause playback.
The following operations can be performed while playback is
paused.
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while the
M
k button is pressed.
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while
N
the k button is pressed.
Resume playback.
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
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Voice Recordings
Voice recording
Voice recording
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Max. rec. time 0 0 : 0 5 : 0 0
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to
end recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full,
or after 120 minutes of recording on the memory card.
Voice Recordings
D
64
More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
Voice recording
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Progress indicator
To
Press
Description
Reactivate the
monitor
Pause/resume
recording
End recording
Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
The files transferred to a computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.
More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
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Voice Recordings
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Sound file playback
COOLPIX S610c
Sound file playback
Progress indicator
Volume
Press
Description
Rewind
Advance
Pause playback.
Pause
End
Delete
File will be deleted. OK?
Voice Recordings
No
Yes
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Exit
Camera to card
Selected files
Copy all files
Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
This camera may be unable to copy sound files created with another make or model of camera.
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68
If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when E is selected (A 66, step1), the
message, No sound file., will be displayed. Press the d button to display the copy sound files
screen, and copy the sound files stored in the cameras internal memory to the memory card.
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play
back pictures on the television.
Yellow White
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do
not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the
audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Video Mode
Be sure that the cameras video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television.
The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 101)>Video mode (A 113).
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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.
Windows
Preinstalled versions of 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (Home Basic/Home
Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 3
(Home Edition/Professional)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.3)
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system
compatibility.
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the
camera from turning off unexpectedly.
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Connecting to a Computer
1
2
3
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:.
Windows XP
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to
a folder on my computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog
in the future, check Always use this program for this action..
Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting
dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use
force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the
connector at an angle.
Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.
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Connecting to a Computer
S610 or S610c is
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Connecting to a Computer
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. See step 5 of Transferring Pictures from a Camera
to a Computer (A 72).
To transfer pictures stored in the cameras internal memory to the computer, the pictures must
first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 68, 100).
Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 43) to create
a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.
Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD. After
installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.
Windows
Open All Programs (Programs under Windows 2000) from the Start menu>ArcSoft
Panorama Maker 4>Panorama Maker 4.
Macintosh
Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the
Panorama Maker 4 icon.
For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help
information contained in Panorama Maker.
Navigate to the folder on the computers hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a
picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.
Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.
See Image File Names and Folder Names (A 44) and Image/Sound File and Folder Names
(A 117) for more information.
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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
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from
turning off unexpectedly.
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Printing Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing
pictures:
Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printers card slot
Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your
cameras print set menu (A 80).
Connecting to a Printer
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
Print selection
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When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force
when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an
angle.
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Connecting to a Printer
Print selection
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PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Copies
Exit
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
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Paper size
Default
3.5 5 in.
5 7 in.
100 150mm
4 6 in.
Exit
Connecting to a Printer
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
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
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
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Connecting to a Printer
Paper size
Default
3.5 5 in.
5 7 in.
100 150mm
4 6 in.
Exit
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
Print selection
Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of
Print selection
10
copies (up to nine) of each.
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K,
to select pictures, and press H or I to set the
number of copies for each.
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized
by the check mark (y) and the numeral
Back
indicating the number of copies to be printed. A
check mark is not displayed with pictures for
which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.
Press the g (i) button to switch to full-frame playback.
Press the f (h) button to switch back to thumbnail display.
Press the k button when setting is complete.
To print, choose Start print from the menu
Print selection
displayed and shown at right, and press the k
010 prints
button.
Choose Cancel and press the k button to
return to the print menu.
Start print
Cancel
Exit
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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.
Start print
Cancel
Exit
DPOF printing
010 prints
Start print
View images
Cancel
Exit
View images
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Back
Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when
printing is complete.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the
k button.
Printing
002/010
DPOF printing
Print pictures for which a print order was
created in Print set (A 80).
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.
Cancel
Current print/
total number of prints
Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current
printer), 3.5 5 in., 5 7 in., 100 150mm, 4 6 in., 8 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes
supported by the current printer will be displayed.
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Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
Print set
Select images
Delete print set
Exit
Print selection
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Print set
Done
Date
Info
Exit
Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order and exit.
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When the Date and Info options are enabled in the Print set menu, shooting date and photo
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 133) printer which supports
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.
Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the
supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 79).
Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.
Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press the k button. Print orders for all pictures will be
deleted.
The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when
Date in the print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the
picture as it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are
not affected when the cameras date and time setting are changed
from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.
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Date Imprint
When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date Imprint option (A 108)
in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers
that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date Imprint date and time
on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen.
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Image mode*
A 83
White balance
A 85
Metering
A 87
Continuous
A 88
ISO sensitivity
A 89
Color options
A 89
AF area mode
A 90
Autofocus mode
A 93
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exit
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).
To return to the shooting mode from the shooting menu, press the d button.
B
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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.
Option
Size (pixels)
Description
High (3648P)
Normal (3648)
(default setting)
3,648 2,736
Normal (3072)
Normal (2592)
2,592 1,944
Normal (2048)
2,048 1,536
PC screen (1024)
TV screen (640)
16:9 (3584)
16:9 (1920)
1,024 768
640 480
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (A 6, 7).
Image Mode
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except those available from
the movie menu).
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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.
Setting
1
2
Internal memory
(approx. 45 MB)
Memory card1
(256 MB)
High (3648P)
50
31 23/12.2 9
Normal (3648)
16
90
31 23/12.2 9
Normal (3072)
22
120
26 19.5/10.2 7.6
Normal (2592)
31
170
22 16.5/8.6 6.4
Normal (2048)
49
270
17 13/6.7 5.1
PC screen (1024)
159
850
9 7/3.5 2.7
TV screen (640)
319
1700
5 4/1.9 1.5
16:9 (3584)
22
120
30 17/11.8 6.6
16:9 (1920)
73
400
16 9/6.3 3.5
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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. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting
that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto,
can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting
suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.
a
Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions, see Preset Manual (A 86) for details.
Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
Flash
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings
other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
Flash Mode
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).
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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).
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be
used during shooting.
Choose Measure.
White balance
Auto
Preset manual
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Exit
Preset manual
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Exit
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Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when the k button is pressed in step 5.
Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.
G Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
G
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.
Note on Metering
When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not
displayed in the monitor.
Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected.
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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
Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to
about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i Normal (3648).
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots have been
taken with the shutter-release button held down.
BSS
BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur
pictures.
The camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down.
The sharpest picture (picture with the most detail) in the series is automatically
selected and saved.
At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (A 6).
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image
mode setting and the memory card used.
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BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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.
Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.
When ISO sensitivity is locked, Motion detection (A 110) does not function even
when Auto is selected for Motion detection.
At settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 100, the E icon will
be displayed (A 31).
Vivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, photoprint effect.
Black-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
F Color Options
Sepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
Cyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
Pastel
Change to a pastel shade.
At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed
in the monitor (A 6). Monitor color tones also change depending upon the
setting.
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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.
When shooting pictures of subjects other than
people, or framing a subject with which no face is
recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto. The
camera chooses the focus area (one of nine)
containing the subject closest to the camera and focuses on the subject.
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Focus areas
x
Manual
This option is suited to situations in which the
intended subject is relatively still and not positioned
in the center of the frame.
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to
select one of 99 focus areas displayed in the
monitors focus-area selection screen, and shoot.
To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash
mode, macro mode, self-timer and exposure
compensation settings, press the k button. To
return to the focus-area selection screen, press the
k button.
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AF area
Center
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Center focus area is always used.
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AF area
Focus Lock
16
To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as
described below.
1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
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More Information
91
Frame a picture.
When the camera detects a face looking toward the
camera, that face will be framed by a yellow double
border.
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92
When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies, depending upon the
shooting mode, as follows.
Shooting mode
A (auto) mode
(Face priority)
Scene mode: Portrait,
Night portrait
Smile mode
Faces framed by
a double border
Up to 12
Up to 3
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.
The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera
The cameras ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the
subject is facing the camera.
In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27),
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this
occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another
subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use
focus lock (A 91).
When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the pictures will be
automatically rotated for playback display, according to the orientation of the face detected.
Full-time AF
Camera adjusts focus continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. Use with moving subjects.
I Autofocus Mode
Autofocus mode will be automatically fixed at Single AF when Face priority is selected for AF
area mode (A 90).
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A 54
D-Lighting
Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.
A 80
Print set
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
A 97
Slide show
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an
automatic slide show.
A 98
Delete
Delete all or selected pictures.
A 98
d Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
f
A 99
Rotate image
Change the orientation of an existing picture.
A 56
Small pic.
A 100
Copy
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
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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)
Back
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b Slide Show
Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one
in an automated slide show.
Slide show
Pause:
Start
Frame intvl
Loop
Exit
Pause
Restart
End
Frame intvl
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c Delete
Delete selected pictures or all pictures.
Erase selected images
Delete selected pictures (A 96).
Erase all images
Delete all pictures.
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.
Select the Picture Bank images option (51 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide) from the Delete
item in list by date menu to delete only those pictures, taken on the specified date, that have already
been uploaded to the my Picturetown server.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
d Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion (Selecting Pictures A 96).
Note, however, that formatting the cameras internal memory or the memory card
will permanently erase protected files (A 112).
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 7, 51) in playback mode.
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f Rotate Image
Change the orientation of pictures played back in the cameras 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.
Rotate image
Back
Rotate
Back
Rotate
Rotate image
Back
Rotate
Rotate 90 clockwise
Press the k button to set the orientation displayed, and save the orientation data
with the picture.
Rotate 90 counterclockwise
Rotate image
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h Copy
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.
Copy
card.
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal
memory.
Exit
Camera to card
Selected images
All images
JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be
copied.
If voice memos (A 57) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied
with the pictures.
Sound files recorded in voice recording mode (A 64) 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 been modified on a
computer cannot be copied.
Edited copies have the same protection marking (A 98) as the original, but are not marked for
printing (A 80).
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message,
Memory contains no images., will be displayed. Press the d button to display the copy option
screen, and copy the pictures stored in the cameras internal memory to the memory card.
D
100
More Information
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 117) for more information.
u
i
k
l/m
n
o
p
q
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.
Vibration reduction
A 109
Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled.
Motion detection
A 110
Adjust the motion detection setting to reduce the effects of camera shake and
subject movement when shooting still pictures.
AF assist
A 110
Enable or disable AF assist illumination.
Digital zoom
A 111
Enable or disable digital zoom.
Sound settings
A 111
Adjust sound settings.
Auto off
A 112
Set time before camera enters standby mode.
Format memory/Format card
A 112
Format internal memory or memory card.
Language
A 113
Choose language used for camera monitor display.
Video mode
A 113
Adjust settings necessary for connection to TV.
Reset all
A 113
Restore camera settings to default values.
Wireless settings (COOLPIX S610c only)
Adjust settings for wireless LAN features. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for
more information.
Firmware version
A 115
Display camera firmware version.
101
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
a Menus
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Icons
All menu items can be displayed in a single page.
Menu names
Menu names
Menus
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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.
As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome
screen even if the original picture is deleted.
Pictures taken at an image mode setting (A 83) of l 16:9 (3584) or m 16:9
(1920), and copies created at a size of 320 240 or smaller using the crop (A 55) or
small picture (A 56) function, cannot be used.
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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. When x (travel destination) is selected, the time difference
(A 106) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are
recorded. Useful when travelling.
Date
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Time zone
Press K.
The time zone selection screen is displayed.
Time zone
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Home time zone
Travel destination
x 0:30
Tokyo
Seoul
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10:30
-05:00
EST:
New York
Toronto
Lima
Back
The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can
provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.
To switch to the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and press the k button.
To change the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and perform step 3 and 4,
to set the home time zone.
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off from the
time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.
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The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the
camera clock to local time.
UTC +/
Location
UTC +/
Location
11
Midway, Samoa
+1
10
Hawaii, Tahiti
+2
Alaska, Anchorage
+3
+4
+5
Islamabad, Karachi
+5.5
+6
Colombo, Dhaka
Caracas, Manaus
+7
Bangkok, Jakarta
+8
Fernando de Noronha
+9
Tokyo, Seoul
Azores
+10
Sydney, Guam
London, Casablanca
+11
New Caledonia
+12
Auckland, Fiji
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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.
See The Monitor (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.
Shooting mode
Playback mode
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Show info
4
Auto info
The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Show info
(default setting) above. After a few seconds, display will be the same as Hide info.
Hide info
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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.
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor during shooting (A 6).
Date Imprint
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
Dates imprinted at an image mode setting (A 83) of O TV screen (640) may be difficult to read.
Choose N PC screen (1024) or larger when using date imprint.
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menus Date item (A 18, 104).
The date cannot be imprinted on movies or on pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode
(A 41).
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108
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo
information, the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted
on them, using options in the Print set menu (A 80).
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.
When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed during
shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed)
(A 6, 23).
On (default setting)
Vibration reduction is enabled when taking pictures and recording movies. Camera
detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake. When
camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction reduces only
vertical shake. If camera is panned vertically, vibration reduction affects only
horizontal shake.
Off
Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera
enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.
Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the cameras
monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some
situations.
VR stands for vibration reduction.
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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.
When the flash fires
When any setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity (A 89) in A
(auto) mode
When shooting in Night portrait (A 37), Fireworks show (A 40), or Backlight
(A 40) scene mode
Off
Motion detection is not enabled.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Motion detection may be unable to completely reduce the camera shake and subject movement
in some situations.
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.
The pictures taken may become somewhat grainy.
h AF Assist
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.
Auto (default setting)
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is
poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum
wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto
position. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off
automatically (A 36).
Off
Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.
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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).
i Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
Button sound
Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. When On (default setting) is
selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice
when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is
detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.
Shutter sound
Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
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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.
Cancel standby mode and reactivate the monitor by pressing the power switch or the shutterrelease button.
Format memory
All images will
be deleted! OK?
No
Format
Format card
All images will
be deleted! OK?
No
Format
112
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer
important pictures to a computer before formatting.
Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover during formatting.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to
format them with this camera.
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.
p Reset All
Czech
When Reset is selected, the cameras settings will be restored to their default
values.
Pop-up menu
Option
Flash mode (A 30)
Default value
Auto
Self-timer (A 32)
Off
Off
0.0
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Scene mode
Option
Default value
Portrait
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)
114
Default value
i Normal (3648)
Auto
Metering (A 87)
Matrix
Continuous (A 88)
Single
Auto
Standard color
Auto
Single AF
Setup menu
Option
Default value
Menus (A 102)
Text
None
Auto info
Brightness (A 107)
Off
On
Auto
AF assist (A 110)
Auto
On
On
On
1 min
Others
Option
Default value
Default
3s
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.
Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A 86) acquired for White balance
Setup menu: Date (A 104), Language (A 113), and Video mode (A 113)
r Firmware Version
COOLPIX S610
COOLPIX S610c
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Back
Firmware version
Back
MAC address
Firmware version
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
AC adapter
AC Adapter EH-63
USB cable
A/V Cable
1
2
SanDisk
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2
TOSHIBA
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2
Panasonic
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device
supports 2 GB cards.
SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar
device, check that device supports SDHC.
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer
for details on the above cards.
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Extension
(signifies the file type)
DSCN
Still pictures
.JPG
Movies
.AVI
Voice memos
RSCN
SSCN
FSCN
Voice recordings
.WAV
File number
(assigned automatically in ascending
order, starting with 0001)
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a fivecharacter identifier: SOUND (normal quality sound) for voice recordings (e.g.,
101SOUND; A 64), and NIKON for all other pictures (e.g., 100NIKON). When
the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.
File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001.
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture
to which the voice memo is attached.
Technical Notes
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Keep Dry
Do Not Drop
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes
or mouth.
Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white
blur effect in photographs.
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory
card, or affect the products internal circuitry.
Technical Notes
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product
memory or internal circuitry.
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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).
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F) before
use.
- Charging the battery using the Battery Charger MH-65:
Charge capacity may be reduced at battery temperatures of 0 C to 10 C (32 F to 50 F) or 45 C
to 60 C (113 F to 140 F).
The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C (32 F) or above 60 C (140 F).
- Charging the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 to the COOLPIX S610c:
Charging time may be increased at battery temperatures of 0 C to 10 C (32 F to 50 F).
Charge capacity may be reduced at battery temperatures of 45 C to 60 C (113 F to 140 F).
The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C (32 F) or above 60 C (140 F).
Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance or prevent
it from charging normally.
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged
before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and
exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the
terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if
left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the
camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.
Recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.
If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 C to 25 C / 59 F to
77 F), dry place.
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
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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. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened
with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the
warranty.
Storage
Technical Notes
120
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or
in any of the following locations:
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
Exposed to temperatures below 10 C (14 F) or above 50 C (122 F)
Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera
away again.
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the
product will not be affected.
When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may
appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as smear, does not appear in the final
photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your
Nikon-authorized service representative.
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
Set clock.
Prepare to charge or
change battery.
12, 16
Battery exhausted.
12, 16
P
Battery temperature
high
Battery temperature is
high.
15
Q ( blinks red)
Refocus.
u
Please wait for the
camera to finish
recording.
27
N
Memory card is write
protected.
Write-protect switch is in
lock position.
Slide write-protect to
write position.
21
B
N
104
Battery
exhausted.
26, 27
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Error Messages
Display
P
This card cannot be
used.
Problem
Error accessing memory
card.
P
This card cannot be
read.
Solution
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20
20
P
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
21
83
Out of memory.
P
Image cannot be
saved.
Technical Notes
P
Sound file cannot be
saved.
28, 63,
67
20
21
112
20
112
55, 56,
83
98
20
112
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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.
N
File not created with this
File contains no image camera.
data.
Solution
Select picture that
supports D-Lighting,
crop, or small picture.
Movies cannot be
edited.
53
116
100, 68
Picture is protected.
N
Destination in same time
Travel destination is in zone as home.
the current time zone.
Lens error
Q
Lens error.
P
USB cable disconnected
Communications error during printing.
Disable protection.
98
106
22
75
Technical Notes
N
This image cannot be
deleted.
P
This file cannot be
played back.
N
Date and time are not set
All images are hidden. for pictures to be displayed
by list by date mode.
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
Display
Problem
Solution
System error
Q
14, 22
PR
Printer error:
Check printer status.
PR
Printer error: check
paper
PR
Printer error: paper
jam
PR
Printer error: out of
paper
No paper is loaded in
printer.
PR
Ink error.
Printer error: check ink
PR
Ink cartridge is empty.
Printer error: out of ink
PR
Printer error: file
corrupt
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
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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.
No indicators displayed in
monitor
Camera is off.
Battery is exhausted.
Standby 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 USB
cable.
Camera and TV are connected via audio/
video cable.
22
22
15, 27
107
120
15
Battery is low.
Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
Battery is cold.
22
112
18
31
70
69
23
119
Technical Notes
Cause/Solution
104
107
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Date imprint not available
Cause/Solution
Camera clock has not been set.
A
18,
104
105
15
Shooting
Technical Notes
Problem
Cause/Solution
No picture taken when shutter- When camera is in playback mode, press the
release button is pressed
c button.
When menus are displayed, press the d
button.
Battery is exhausted.
When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.
28
27
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11
22
31
110
15
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
Use flash.
Use vibration reduction or motion detection.
Use D.
Use tripod and self-timer.
30
109, 110
88
32
31
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.
30
35
61
111
36, 37
45
47
49
61
111
88
36, 39
61
4, 24
110
Technical Notes
61
88
36-40
120
85
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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.
30
89
36
30
24
30
34
89
30, 40
30, 37
Cause/Solution
34
Playback
Technical Notes
Problem
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63
57
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
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.
63
83
113
20
Camera is off.
Battery is exhausted.
USB cable is not correctly connected.
If your computer is running Windows 2000
Professional, camera cannot be connected to
the computer.
Camera is not recognized by the computer.
Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer
automatically.
For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to
help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
22
22
70
70
20
53
53
53
Technical Notes
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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
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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
Technical Notes
Dimensions
(W H D)
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Less than 85 % (no condensation)
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Specifications
Wireless
(COOLPIX S610c only)
Standards
Communications
protocols
Operating frequency
Data rates
Security
Access protocols
Infrastructure
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of
25 C (77 F).
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 C (73 F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired
with every other shot, image mode set to i Normal (3648).
Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images
are displayed.
Technical Notes
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Type
Rated capacity
Operating temperature
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Dimensions (W H D)
Weight
Rated capacity
812 VA
Rated output
DC 4.2 V, 0.7 A
Supported batteries
Charging time
Operating temperature
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Dimensions
(W H D)
Weight
Specifications
Rated capacity
1822 VA
Rated output
DC 4.8 V, 1.5 A
Operating temperature
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Dimensions
(W H D)
Length of connection
cord
Weight
Specifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product
and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supported Standards
Technical Notes
DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital
camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows
pictures to be 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 allows information stored
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are
output from Exif-compliant printers.
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer
without connecting the camera to a computer.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): A standard that simplifies home connection
and security of wireless devices.
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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 (exposure compensation) 34
R 44
c D-Lighting 54
A
Technical Notes
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 69
134
Backlight (o) 40
Backlit subjects 30, 40
Battery 14
Battery charger 12, 116
Battery level indicator 121
C
Cable connector 5, 70, 75
Center-weighted 87
Cleaning
Body 120
Lens 120
Monitor 120
Close-up (k) 39
Color options 89, 94
Computer 7073, 113
copying pictures to 7073
Continuous 88
Copy 100
Copy (n) 40
Crop 55
Cyanotype 89
D
Date 1819, 104, 108
printing 81
Date imprint 108
Daylight saving time 104
Delete 98
Digital print order format 8081
Digital zoom 111
D-Lighting 54
DSCN 117
Dusk/dawn (i) 38
E
E Sound file playback mode 66
E-mail 83
Error messages 121124
Exposure compensation 34
Extension 117
F
Face priority 90
shooting 92
File names 117
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 67
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
J
JPEG 130
JPG 117
M
Macro mode 33
Matrix 87
Memory card 67, 20, 84, 116
approved 116
capacity of 84
formatting 112
Inserting and removing 20
slot 20
Menus 102
Metering 87
Monitor 5, 67, 22, 107, 120
brightness 107
R
Red-eye reduction 31
Reset all 113
Rotary multi selector 5, 9
Rotate image 99
Technical Notes
Landscape (c) 36
Language 18, 113
Lens 4, 120
S
Scene auto selector 45
Self-timer 32, 94
Self-timer lamp 4, 32
Setup menu 101115
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Index
Shooting menu 8289
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 1819, 104, 106
Transfer 71
Tripod 5
U
USB cable 70, 71, 75
Technical Notes
W
Welcome screen 101
White balance 85, 94
preset 86
Z
Zoom 24
buttons 5
indicator 6
playback 52
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Technical Notes
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Technical Notes
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