Nortel Networks Digital Camera COOLPIXS610BK User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
User’s Manual  
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For Your Safety  
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read  
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.  
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed  
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the Event of  
Malfunction  
Should you notice smoke or an  
Do not use the Camera or AC  
Adapter in the Presence of  
Flammable Gas  
Do not use electronic equipment in  
the presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
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.  
Handle the Camera Strap with  
Care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of Reach of Children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
battery or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
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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For Your Safety  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the battery  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the  
battery, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
The battery may leak or explode if  
improperly handled. Observe the  
following precautions when handling  
the battery for use in this product:  
Before replacing the battery, turn  
the product off. If you are using the  
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge  
the battery by inserting it into a  
Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied  
only with the COOLPIX S610), or by  
inserting it into the camera and  
connecting the AC Adapter EH-63  
(supplied only with the COOLPIX  
S610c).  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery or attempt to remove or  
break the battery insulation or  
casing.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Replace the terminal cover when  
transporting the battery. Do not  
transport or store with metal objects  
such as necklaces or hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage  
when fully discharged. To avoid  
damage to the product, be sure to  
remove the battery when no charge  
remains.  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the battery charger/AC  
adapter  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
Do not handle the power cable or  
go near the battery charger/AC  
adapter during lightning storms.  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the power cable, place it  
under heavy objects, or expose it to  
heat or flame. Should the insulation  
be damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection. Failure to observe these  
precautions could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
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For Your Safety  
Do not handle the plug or battery  
charger/AC adapter with wet hands.  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in electric shock.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in burns or fire.  
Use appropriate cables  
When connecting cables to the input  
and output jacks, use only the cables  
provided or sold by Nikon for the  
purpose, to maintain compliance with  
product regulations.  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Handle moving parts with  
care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs supplied with this  
device should not be played back on  
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-  
ROMs on an audio CD player could  
cause hearing loss or damage the  
equipment.  
Observe caution when using  
the flash  
Using the flash close to your subject’s  
eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment. Particular care should be  
observed if photographing infants,  
when the flash should be no less than  
one meter (39 in.) from the subject.  
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Notices  
Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
Notice for Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) Radio  
Frequency Interference Statement  
COOLPIX S610/S610c  
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:  
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 user’s  
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.  
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.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
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Notices  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Symbol for Separate Collection  
in European Countries  
This symbol indicates that  
this product is to be  
collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
This battery is designated for  
separate collection at an  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
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Table of Contents  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
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:  
This icon marks cautions,  
This icon marks tips, additional  
information that should be read  
information that may be helpful  
B
C
D
before use to prevent damage to  
the camera.  
when using the camera.  
This icon indicates that more  
information is available elsewhere  
in this manual or in the Quick Start  
Guide.  
This icon marks notes, information  
that should be read before using  
the camera.  
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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.  
C Memory Cards  
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s 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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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.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/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC  
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and  
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could  
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,  
rupturing, or leaking.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12  
Holographic seal:  
Identifies this device as an  
authentic Nikon product.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on  
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable  
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.  
About the Manuals  
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  
Nikon’s 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).  
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Information and Precautions  
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
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.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-  
in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes  
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially  
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s  
responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 103). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage  
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.  
If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, reset the wireless LAN settings stored in the camera. For more  
information, see page 23 and 37 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide.  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
10  
11  
9
8
12  
7
Lens cover closed  
COOLPIX S610c  
Built-in microphone....................57, 61, 64  
1
2
3
Shutter-release button..............................26  
Power switch...................................................15  
Power-on lamp................................... 22, 112  
9
COOLPIX S610c only  
Antenna  
10  
.... 50 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide  
Self-timer lamp ..............................................32  
AF-assist illuminator......................... 27, 110  
4
Wireless LAN LED  
.... 50 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide  
11  
5
6
7
8
Built-in flash .....................................................30  
Speaker............................................... 57, 63, 66  
Lens..........................................................118, 130  
Lens cover  
F (Picture Mail) button  
12  
.... 44 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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Parts of the Camera  
1
2
3
4
5
12 13  
14 15  
6
7 8 9 10 11  
16 17  
18  
1
2
3
Monitor..................................................................6  
Rotary multi selector.....................................9  
e (mode) button....................................8  
9
Cover latch................................................14, 20  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover ...................14, 20  
10  
11 k (apply selection) button ......................9  
12 c (shooting/playback) button.....8, 28  
13 Eyelet for camera strap ................................4  
14 Multi connector.............................69, 71, 75  
15 Connector cover  
Indicator lamp................................................64  
Flash lamp.........................................................31  
4
Zoom buttons................................................24  
f (wide)......................................................24  
g
(tele).........................................................24  
5
h (thumbnail playback)....................51  
i (playback zoom)...............................52  
j (help).......................................................11  
16 Battery latch.............................................14, 15  
17 Battery chamber............................................14  
18 Memory card slot..........................................20  
6
7
8
Tripod socket  
d button...................................... 11, 82, 95  
l (delete) button .................28, 29, 57, 63  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Monitor  
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
5
6
2
3
1
25  
23  
7
9
8
24  
10  
22  
11  
21  
12  
1/250 F2.7  
1600  
20  
19  
15 14  
13  
a
999  
9999  
9m59s  
30m00s  
b
18  
17 16  
Shooting mode*  
(a) Number of exposures remaining  
(still pictures).............................................22  
(b) Movie length............................................61  
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..........................................22, 35, 45, 47, 49, 61  
Macro mode....................................................33  
Zoom indicator...................................... 24, 33  
Focus indicator..............................................26  
AE/AF-L indicator .........................................44  
Flash mode.......................................................30  
Battery level indicator................................22  
13  
2
3
4
5
6
7
14 Internal memory indicator......................23  
15 Aperture.............................................................26  
16 Focus area.................................................26, 90  
17 Focus area (Face Priority) ................49, 90  
18 Focus area (Active child)..........................47  
19 Shutter speed .................................................26  
20 ISO sensitivity..........................................31, 89  
21 Exposure compensation value ............34  
22 Color options ..................................................89  
23 White balance mode..................................85  
24 Self-timer indicator......................................32  
25 Continuous shooting mode..................88  
Vibration reduction/  
Motion detection icon.........23, 109, 110  
8
9
Monitor brightness boost indicator .... 23  
“Date not set” indicator ......................... 121  
Time zone indicator................................. 104  
10  
11 Date imprint ................................................. 108  
Image mode....................................................83  
12  
Movie option...................................................62  
* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.  
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Parts of the Camera  
Playback  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
999 999  
a
9999 9999  
9m59s  
30m00s  
b
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date of recording.........................................18  
Protect icon......................................................98  
Time of recording.........................................18  
Volume indicator.......................... 57, 63, 66  
Battery level indicator................................22  
Monitor brightness boost indicator .... 23  
10 Voice memo recording guide ..............57  
11 Voice memo playback guide ................57  
12 Movie playback indicator........................63  
13 List by date guide.........................................58  
14 Print-order icon..............................................80  
15 Small picture............................................55, 56  
16 D-Lighting icon..............................................54  
Image mode*..................................................83  
Movie option* ................................................63  
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Picture Bank pictures icon  
17 (COOLPIX S610c only)  
(a) Current frame number/  
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total number of frames......................28  
(b) Movie length ...........................................63  
.... 48 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide  
18 File number and type .............................117  
9
Internal memory indicator......................28  
* Differs according to the selected option.  
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Basic Operations  
The c (shooting/playback) Button  
Press the c button once in shooting mode to enter  
playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting  
mode.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to  
turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28).  
Holding down the c button when the camera is on  
sets monitor brightness to the maximum level. Hold  
down the c button again to change back to the  
original brightness. The b icon will be displayed in the  
monitor when monitor brightness is set to the  
maximum level.  
The e (mode) Button  
Use the e button to choose the shooting, playback,  
or setup mode.  
Press the e button during shooting to display the  
shooting-mode selection menu, or during playback to  
display the playback-mode selection menu.  
Press the c button to switch between the mode  
selection menu for shooting mode and playback  
mode.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired  
mode from the shooting-mode or playback-mode  
selection menu (A 9).  
Shooting-mode Selection Menu  
Shooting  
1
2
8
7
6
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
Auto mode.......................................................22  
Smile mode......................................................49  
Active child mode........................................47  
Scene mode.....................................................35  
5
6
7
8
Scene auto selector.................................... 45  
Voice recording mode.............................. 64  
Movie mode.................................................... 61  
Setup mode...................................................101  
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Basic Operations  
Playback-mode Selection Menu  
COOLPIX S610  
COOLPIX S610c  
Play  
Play  
1
1
2
5
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
3
Playback mode ..............................................28  
List by date mode........................................58  
Sound file playback mode......................66  
4
5
Setup mode...................................................101  
Picture Bank mode  
(
COOLPIX S610c only)  
.... 47 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide  
The Rotary Multi Selector  
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes,  
select menu options, and to apply selection.  
For Shooting  
Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu  
Select options*  
Display n (self-timer)  
Display o (exposure  
compensation) (A 34) guide  
Apply selection  
Flash mode  
Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu  
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.  
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Basic Operations  
For Playback  
Select previous picture*  
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4
4
Select next picture*  
* Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
For the Menu Screen  
Shooting  
1
Select options  
Return display to the  
previous screen  
Apply selection  
(advance display to  
the next screen)  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
2
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
1
2
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 Note on the Rotary Multi Selector  
In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H,  
I, J, and K.  
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Basic Operations  
The d Button  
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.  
Displayed when  
the menu  
contains two or  
more pages  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
Displayed when  
there are one or  
more menu items  
to follow  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
The selected option  
AF area mode  
Face priority  
Shooting menu  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Displayed when  
there are more  
previous menu  
items  
Auto  
Manual  
Center  
Exit  
Exit  
Press the k button or the  
rotary multi selector K to  
proceed to the next set of  
options.  
Press the k button or the  
rotary multi selector K to  
apply selection.  
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  
Back  
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First Steps  
Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)  
If you are using the COOLPIX S610, charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
(supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied).  
If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, the Battery Charger MH-65 is not supplied  
with the camera. Insert the battery into the camera and charge it by connecting  
1
Connect the power cable.  
Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power  
outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.  
2
1
3
2
Charge the battery.  
Insert the battery into the battery charger. Slide the  
battery forward 1 and then press down until it locks  
into place 2.  
CHARGE lamp starts blinking 3 when battery is  
inserted. Charging is complete when lamp stops  
blinking 4.  
About 150 minutes are required to charge a fully  
exhausted battery.  
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Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)  
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.  
CHARGE lamp  
Blinks  
Description  
Battery charging.  
On  
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.  
Flickers  
The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop  
charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for inspection.  
3
Unplug the charger.  
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.  
B Notes on the Battery Charger  
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.  
C Notes on AC Power Supply  
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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Inserting the Battery into the Camera  
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.  
Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. For  
more information about charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Using  
the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)” (A 12) if you are using the COOLPIX S610,  
are using the COOLPIX S610c.  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Slide the cover latch to the Y position 1.  
2
Insert the battery.  
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals  
are oriented correctly as described on the label at the  
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.  
Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the  
direction indicated by the arrow 1 and fully insert the  
battery 2. When the battery is fully inserted, the battery  
latch will lock it in place.  
B Inserting the Battery  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards  
could damage the camera. Be sure to check the  
battery is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Slide the cover latch to the Z position 2.  
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Inserting the Battery into the Camera  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on  
lamp and the monitor are off before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the  
battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown  
1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.  
Note that the battery may become hot during use;  
observe due caution when removing the battery.  
Turning On and Off the Camera  
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The  
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the  
monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the  
power switch again.  
When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp  
and monitor will turn off.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in  
playback mode (A 28).  
B Note on the Battery  
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.  
D Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)  
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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Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)  
If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
(supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter  
EH-63 (supplied).  
2
4
1
3
1
2
Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1.  
Confirm that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are off.  
Do not turn the camera on. The battery cannot be  
charged when the camera is on.  
3
4
Connect the AC adapter to the camera’s multi connector 2.  
The multi connector should be fully inserted.  
Plug the power cable into an outlet 3.  
The AC adapter power-on lamp will light 4.  
C Charging the Battery After Setting the Camera’s Clock  
When the camera’s 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.  
5
The battery begins charging.  
The power-on lamp (orange) will blink, and the battery will  
start charging.  
The power-on lamp (orange) stops blinking when charging  
is complete.  
A fully exhausted battery will recharge in about 150 minutes.  
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Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)  
The following chart explains power-on lamp status of the COOLPIX S610c while the AC  
adapter is connected.  
Power-on lamp  
Blinks (orange)  
On (orange)  
Description  
Battery charging.  
Battery fully charged.  
Off/Blinks (green)/  
On (green)  
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.  
Flickers (orange)  
6
Disconnect the camera and AC adapter when charging is complete.  
Turn the camera off.  
Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera’s multi connector and unplug the power  
cable from the power outlet.  
C Note on the AC Adapter  
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.  
C The AC Adapter EH-63  
The AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) can:  
When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet.  
If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the  
camera is turned off with the AC adapter connected.  
If you are using the COOLPIX S610, the AC Adapter EH-63 is not supplied with the camera.  
Furthermore, the battery cannot be charged while it is inserted into the camera.  
The AC adapter and the supplied audio/video cable or USB cable cannot be used at the same  
time.  
C The Battery Charger MH-65  
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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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time  
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.  
1
2
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on.  
Use the rotary multi selector to  
choose the desired language and  
press the k button.  
For information about using the rotary multi  
3
4
Choose Yes and press the k button.  
Date  
Set time and date?  
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.  
No  
Yes  
Press the rotary multi selector J or K to select  
your home time zone (A 106) and press the  
k button.  
w
London  
Casablanca  
Back  
D Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector H  
in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the  
daylight saving time option.  
w
London  
Casablanca  
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at  
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,  
press I.  
Back  
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time  
5
Edit the date.  
Date  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit  
the highlighted item.  
D
M
Y
0 1  
0 1  
2 0 0 8  
Press K to move the highlight in the following order.  
D (day) M (month) Y (year) hour minute ➝  
DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are  
displayed)  
0 0  
0 0  
Edit  
Press J to return to the previous item.  
6
Choose the order in which the day, month,  
and year are displayed and press the k  
button or the rotary multi selector K.  
Date  
D
M
Y
1 5  
1 1  
2 0 0 8  
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to  
shooting mode.  
1 5  
1 0  
Edit  
D Changing the Date and Time  
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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Inserting Memory Cards  
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx.  
45 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 116).  
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the  
memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back,  
deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal  
memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.  
1
Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor  
are off and open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into  
place.  
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
B Inserting Memory Cards  
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards  
could damage the camera or the memory card. Make  
sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Removing Memory Cards  
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off  
and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor  
are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card  
2. The card can then be removed by hand.  
B Formatting Memory Cards  
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be  
formatted before use (A 112). Note that formatting permanently  
deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be  
sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before  
formatting the memory card.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
No  
Yes  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button.  
A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose  
Format and press the k button.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until  
formatting is complete.  
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to  
format them with this camera (A 112).  
Write protect switch  
B The Write Protect Switch  
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When  
this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to,  
or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock”  
position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position  
to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.  
Be sure that the memory card’s write protect switch is in the  
“write” position when transmitting pictures from the memory  
card to the my Picturetown server using the wireless LAN function built into the COOLPIX S610c  
.
B Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards.  
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted from  
the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could  
result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:  
-
-
-
-
Eject the memory card  
Remove the battery  
Turn off the camera  
Disconnect the AC adapter  
Do not use a computer to format the memory card.  
Do not disassemble or modify.  
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.  
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.  
Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.  
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  
A
(Auto) Mode  
This section describes how to take pictures in A(auto) mode, an automatic,  
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.  
1
2
3
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.  
Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.  
Press the e button.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Aand  
press the k button.  
Shooting  
The camera enters A(auto) mode.  
Battery level indicator  
4
Check the battery level and number of  
exposures remaining in the monitor.  
Battery level  
Monitor  
Description  
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.  
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Battery low; prepare to charge or  
replace the battery.  
B
Number of exposures  
remaining  
N
Cannot shoot. Recharge or  
replace with a fully charged  
battery.  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal  
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 84).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A(Auto) Mode  
Indicators Displayed in A(Auto) Mode  
Shooting mode  
A displayed in A  
(auto) mode  
Vibration reduction/Motion  
detection icon  
When s is displayed in the  
monitor, the effects of the  
camera shake and subject  
movement are reduced.  
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Image mode  
Internal memory indicator  
The combination of image size and  
image quality (compression) is displayed.  
The default setting is i Normal  
(3,648 × 2,736).  
Pictures will be recorded to internal  
memory (approx. 45 MB). When memory  
card is inserted, C is not displayed and  
pictures will be recorded to memory card.  
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  
C Monitor Brightness Boost  
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.  
D Functions Available in A(Auto) Mode  
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).  
D Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection Icons  
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 menu’s (A 101) Vibration reduction option (A 109) is set to On, and the Motion  
detection option (A 110) is set to Auto (default settings).  
q: The Vibration reduction option is set to On, and the Motion detection option is set to 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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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
1
Ready the camera.  
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your  
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-  
assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.  
2
Frame the picture.  
Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.  
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Using the Zoom  
Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press  
the g button to zoom in so that the subject fills a  
larger area of the frame, or the f button to zoom out,  
increasing the area visible in the frame.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the  
monitor when the zoom button is pressed.  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
Digital Zoom  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, holding  
down the g button triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the  
maximum optical zoom ratio.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera  
will focus on the subject in the center focus area.  
Optical zoom (up to 4×).  
Digital zoom is in effect.  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
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.  
When an image size is small  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 111) in the setup menu (A 101).  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine)  
containing the subject closest to the camera. When the  
subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.  
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Shutter Aperture  
Speed  
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.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
The shutter will be released, and the picture will be  
recorded to the memory card or internal memory.  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
B During Recording  
While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not  
open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting  
power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in  
damage to the camera or card.  
C Autofocus  
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.  
D 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.  
Press the shutter-  
release button  
halfway to set  
focus and  
Press the shutter-  
release button  
the rest of the  
way down to  
exposure.  
take a picture.  
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
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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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures  
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)  
Press the c button.  
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame  
playback mode.  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or  
K, to view additional pictures (A 9).  
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  
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will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not  
displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be  
displayed.  
0004.JPG  
4
4
Internal memory  
indicator  
Deleting Pictures  
1
Press the l button to delete the  
picture currently displayed in the  
monitor.  
2
Use the rotary multi  
selector to select Yes  
Erase 1 image?  
Done  
and press the k  
button.  
No  
Yes  
To exit without deleting the  
picture, select No and press  
the k button.  
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures  
C Options Available in Playback Mode  
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.  
Option  
Use  
Description  
A
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.  
Playback zoom  
g (i)  
Press the f (h) button to display 9, 16, or 25  
View thumbnails  
f (h)  
k
picture thumbnails.  
Record/play voice  
memo  
Press the k button to record or play back voice  
memos up to 20 seconds in length.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the c button to switch to the shooting mode  
selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.  
c
C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera  
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.  
C 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).  
C Deleting the Last Picture Taken  
In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture  
taken.  
Erase 1 image?  
No  
Yes  
D Deleting Multiple Pictures  
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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Using the Flash  
The flash has a range of about 0.5–8.0 m (1.6–26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed  
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5–3.5 m  
(1.6–11.4 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are  
available.  
U
V
W
Auto  
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).  
Off  
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.  
Fill flash  
X
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit  
subjects.  
Y
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.  
Setting the Flash Mode  
1
Press X(flash mode).  
The flash mode menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
desired flash mode and press the k button.  
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the  
top of the monitor.  
D will disappear after a few seconds, regardless of the  
Photo info option (A 107).  
Flash mode  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button  
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
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Using the Flash  
B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W)  
Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of  
camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 109) off when using a tripod.  
The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken  
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.  
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.  
B Note on Using the Flash  
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).  
C The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-  
release 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.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.  
A(auto) mode: UAuto  
C(scene): varies with the selected scene mode (A 36)  
x(scene auto selector): UAuto. The camera selects the flash mode depending upon the  
selected scene mode it has automatically selected (A 45).  
s(active child): WOff  
a (smile): UAuto  
The flash mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
C 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 red-  
eye 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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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer  
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.  
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration  
reduction (A 109) off when using a tripod.  
1
Press n (self-timer).  
The self-timer menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or  
2s and press the k button.  
10s  
2s  
10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such  
as weddings)  
2s (two seconds): suited for preventing camera shake  
Self-timer  
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection  
will be cancelled.  
3
4
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1/250 F2.7  
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds  
remaining until the shutter is released is  
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp  
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second  
before the picture is taken and remains lit until  
the shutter is released.  
1/250 F2.7  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer  
turns off.  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press  
the shutter-release button again.  
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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.).  
1
Press p (macro mode).  
The macro mode menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON  
and press the k button.  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button  
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
Macro mode  
3
Press the g (i) button or the f (h) button  
to frame the picture.  
The camera can focus at a distance of 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the  
zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow  
green (the zoom indicator is before G).  
C 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.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
The macro mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is 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.  
1
2
Press o (exposure compensation).  
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.  
Use the rotary multi selector to adjust  
exposure and press the k button.  
When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure  
compensation to “+” side.  
When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure  
compensation to “–” side.  
Exposure compensation  
Exposure compensation can be set to values between  
–2.0 and +2.0 EV.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the  
selection will be cancelled.  
3
The setting is applied.  
The value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.  
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C Exposure Compensation Value  
The exposure compensation value applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
D Using Exposure Compensation  
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.  
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Shooting Suited for the Scene  
Shooting in Scene Mode  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The  
following scene modes are available.  
bPortrait  
fParty/indoor  
gBeach/snow  
hSunset  
jNight landscape mFireworks show  
cLandscape  
dSports  
kClose-up  
u Food  
nCopy  
oBacklight  
pPanorama assist  
eNight portrait  
iDusk/dawn  
lMuseum  
Setting the Scene Mode  
1
2
3
Enter scene mode by pressing the  
e button in shooting mode,  
selecting C(use the rotary multi  
selector), and then pressing the k  
button.  
Scene  
Press the d button to display the  
scene menu screen, and choose the  
desired scene and press the k  
button.  
Scene menu  
Beach/snow  
Sunset  
Dusk/dawn  
Night landscape  
Close-up  
Exit  
Frame the subject and take the  
picture.  
1/250 F2.7  
C Image Mode  
Scene menu  
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).  
p
Panorama assist  
Image mode  
Exit  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
Features  
bPortrait  
Q
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  
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*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
cLandscape  
Q
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF  
assist setting (A 110).  
X
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
dSports  
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.  
C Icons Used for Descriptions  
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).  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
eNight portrait  
OQ  
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main  
subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.  
The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward  
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.  
1
2
2
X
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.  
Other settings can be selected.  
fParty/indoor  
Q
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor  
background lighting.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by  
camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a  
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 109)  
to Off when using a tripod.  
1
2
2
X
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.  
Other settings can be selected.  
gBeach/snow  
Q
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,  
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
X
U*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
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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Shooting in Scene Mode  
hSunset  
OQ  
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF  
assist setting (A 110).  
X
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
iDusk/dawn  
OQ  
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before  
sunrise or after sunset.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110).  
X
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
jNight landscape  
OQ  
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night  
landscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110).  
X
W
n
Off* Off 0.0*  
p
o
* Other settings can be selected.  
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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Shooting in Scene Mode  
kClose-up  
Q
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close  
range.  
Macro mode (A 33) will be turned on and the camera  
automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at  
which the camera can focus.  
The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.)  
at the wide-angle zoom position at which F glows green  
(the zoom indicator is before G). The closest distance at which the camera can focus  
varies depending upon zoom position.  
AF area mode is set to Manual (A 90). Press the k button to choose the focus area in  
which focus is acquired.  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 109)  
and Motion detection (A 110) settings and hold the camera steadily.  
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.)  
uFood  
Q
Use when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food  
AF area mode is set to Manual (A 90). Press the k button  
to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired.  
X
W
n
Off*  
p
On  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
lMuseum  
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for  
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in  
which you do not want to use the flash.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A 88) is used when shooting.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the  
Vibration reduction (A 109) and Motion detection  
(A 110) settings and hold the camera steadily.  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110).  
X
W
n
Off* Off* 0.0*  
p
o
* 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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Shooting in Scene Mode  
mFireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst  
of light from a firework.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 26) glows green;  
however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the  
camera focuses at infinity.  
Motion detection (A 110) is set to Off.  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A 110).  
X
W
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
nCopy  
Q
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
Use macro mode (A 33) to focus at short ranges.  
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.  
X
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
oBacklight  
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing  
features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to  
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
X
X
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
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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Shooting in Scene Mode  
pPanorama assist  
Q
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using  
the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 43) for  
details.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
Taking Pictures in Food Mode  
Use this mode to take pictures of food.  
1
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
uFood in the scene menu and press the k  
button (A 35).  
Scene menu  
Food  
Museum  
Fireworks show  
Copy  
Backlight  
Exit  
Macro mode (A 33) will be turned on and the camera  
automatically zooms to the position at the closest  
distance at which the camera can focus.  
2
Press the rotary multi selector H or I to  
choose white balance.  
Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase  
the amount of blue.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
3
Frame the picture.  
The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm  
(1.2 in.) at the wide-angle zoom position at which F  
and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom  
indicator is before G). The closest distance at which  
the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom  
position.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check  
the Vibration reduction (A 109) setting and hold the camera steadily.  
AF area mode is set to Manual (A 90). Press the k button to move the focus area.  
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to select a focus area and press the k  
button again to activate the selected focus area.  
settings can be adjusted while the focus area is locked.  
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4
Press the shutter-release button to take the  
picture.  
Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the  
shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way  
down.  
1/60  
F2.7  
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area  
blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway  
again.  
B Notes on Food Mode  
Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 33) is fixed at ON.  
C White Balance Setting in Food Mode  
Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects.  
Changing white balance in food mode will not affect white balance in the shooting menu (A 85).  
The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
Taking Pictures for a Panorama  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of frame. Use a tripod for best  
results. Set Vibration reduction (A 109) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize  
the camera during shooting.  
1
Use the rotary multi selector to choose p  
Panorama assist in the scene menu and  
press the k button (A 35).  
Scene menu  
Panorama assist  
Image mode  
The (I) icon is displayed to show the direction in which  
pictures will be joined.  
Exit  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
direction and press the k button.  
Select how pictures will be joined together in the  
completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or  
down (L).  
The yellow panorama direction icon (II) will move to  
the direction pressed and press the k button to  
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choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (I) will be displayed in the  
chosen direction.  
Apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33) and exposure  
compensation (A 34) settings with this step, if necessary.  
Press the k button to reselect the direction.  
3
4
Shoot the first picture.  
The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of  
the monitor.  
1/250 F2.7  
Shoot the second picture.  
Compose the next picture so that it overlaps  
the first picture.  
Repeat until you have taken the necessary  
number of pictures to complete the scene.  
End  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
5
Press the k button when shooting is  
completed.  
The camera returns to step 2.  
End  
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B 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.  
D The R Indicator  
R is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and  
focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All  
pictures taken in a panorama series have the same focus, exposure,  
and white-balance settings.  
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D Image File Names and Folder Names  
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”.  
D 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.  
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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 xscene auto selector mode, the  
camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes:  
Auto (A 22)  
Night portrait (A 37)  
Backlight (A 40)  
Portrait (A 36)  
Night landscape (A 38)  
Landscape (A 36)  
Close-up (A 39)  
For more information regarding details of these scene modes, see the reference  
pages indicated above.  
Taking Pictures in Scene Auto Selector Mode  
1
Enter scene auto selector mode by  
pressing the e button in  
shooting mode, selecting x(use  
the rotary multi selector), and then  
pressing the k button.  
Scene auto selector  
The camera enters scene auto selector  
mode.  
2
Frame the subject and take the picture.  
When the camera automatically selects a scene mode,  
the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene  
mode currently enabled.  
d: Auto  
g: Night landscape  
i: Close-up  
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e: Portrait  
f: Landscape  
h: Night portrait  
j: Backlight  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure.  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.  
B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Mode  
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)  
C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode  
U(Auto) (default setting) and W(Off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30).  
When U(Auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting  
for the scene mode it has selected.  
When W(Off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.  
C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode  
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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Focusing on a Moving Subject in Active Child Mode  
Active Child Mode  
Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Once the subject has been selected, the  
focus area will automatically follow the subject.  
1
Enter active child mode by pressing  
the e button in shooting mode,  
selecting s(use the rotary multi  
selector), and then pressing the k  
button.  
Active child  
A white border is displayed in the center of  
the monitor.  
Flash mode (A 30) is set to W(Off) (the setting can be changed).  
2
Select a subject.  
Frame the subject in the center of the border and press  
the k button.  
- The subject is selected and will be framed by a yellow  
double border.  
- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,  
the single border will glow red. Change the  
composition and try again.  
Start  
Once the selected subject is not visible on the monitor,  
the double border will disappear and the selection will  
be cancelled. Select the subject again.  
3
4
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
The camera focuses on the focus area framed by the  
double border. The double border will glow green and  
focus will be locked.  
When the camera is unable to focus, the double border  
will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway  
again and focus.  
1/250 F2.7  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the double border is not  
displayed, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the  
way down.  
The picture will be recorded to the memory card or  
internal memory.  
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Active Child Mode  
B Active Child Mode  
Do not adjust flash mode and exposure compensation settings after selecting the subject. If any  
setting is adjusted after selection of the subject, the selection of the subject will be cancelled.  
Deleting pictures, adjusting zoom or image mode settings (A 83) will also cancel the selection of  
the subject.  
In some situations, such as when the subject is moving rapidly, the camera may be unable to track  
the selected subject.  
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).  
C Functions Available in Active Child Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings can be adjusted.  
When the d button is pressed in active child 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).  
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Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face  
Shooting in Smile Mode  
The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.  
1
Enter smile mode by pressing the  
e button in shooting mode,  
selecting a (use the rotary multi  
selector), and then pressing the k  
button.  
Smile  
2
Frame a picture.  
Point the camera at the subject.  
When the camera detects a face looking toward the  
camera, the focus area containing the face will be  
displayed with a yellow double border. The camera  
focuses on the face framed by the double border. The  
double border will glow green and focus will be  
locked.  
16  
When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double  
border and the others by single borders. Up to three faces can be detected.  
3
4
The shutter is automatically released.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter  
is automatically released.  
When the shutter is released, automatic shooting, with which the camera detects a  
smiling face and releases the shutter automatically, will be performed repeatedly.  
When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks. Immediately after  
the shutter is released with detection of a smiling face, the self-timer lamp flickers.  
Exit smile mode by pressing the e button.  
Switch to another shooting mode.  
The camera will stop shooting if the internal memory or  
memory card becomes full.  
C 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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Shooting in Smile Mode  
C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features  
When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode, the face is  
automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected.  
In some shooting conditions, Face priority will not take effect and smiling face cannot be detected.  
See “Shooting with Face Priority” (A 92) for more information about Face Priority.  
C Operation of the Shutter-Release Button  
Press the shutter-release button to take pictures.  
When a face is detected, the focus is locked to the detected face.  
If no face is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame.  
C Functions Available in Smile Mode  
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).  
D More Information  
For more information about shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected,  
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More on Playback  
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Press the f (h) button in full-frame playback mode  
(A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of  
1/ 10  
thumbnail images.  
The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J, K, H,  
or I, to choose pictures.  
Choose pictures  
Increase number  
of picture  
thumbnails  
displayed  
Press the f (h) button to increase number of  
picture thumbnails displayed: 9 16 25  
f (h)  
Decrease number  
of picture  
thumbnails  
displayed  
Press the g (i) button to decrease number of  
picture thumbnails displayed: 25 16 9  
g (i)  
Return to full-  
frame playback  
Press the k button.  
k
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the c button to return to the last shooting  
mode selected.  
c
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display  
When print set (A 80) and protected pictures (A 98) are  
selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icon shown at  
right is displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film  
frames in all thumbnail playback modes.  
Print-order icon Protect icon  
1/ 10  
Film frames  
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom  
Pressing the g (i) button during full-frame playback  
mode (A 28) zooms the current picture, with the  
center of the picture displayed in the monitor.  
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the  
picture is enlarged.  
The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.  
To  
Zoom in  
Use  
Description  
A
Zoom increases each time the g (i) button is  
pressed, to a maximum of 10×.  
g (i)  
Zoom decreases each time the f (h) button is  
pressed. When the magnification ratio reaches  
1×, the display returns to full-frame playback  
mode.  
Zoom out  
f (h)  
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to  
move the display area to other areas of the  
picture.  
Move the display  
area  
Return to full-  
frame playback  
k
d
c
Press the k button.  
Press the d button to crop current picture to  
contain only the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop picture  
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the c button to return to the last shooting  
mode selected.  
Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function  
When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken  
using the face-priority function, the picture will be  
enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the  
center of the monitor.  
If more than one face was detected, the picture will  
be enlarged with the face on which focus was  
acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the  
×
2.0  
rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other faces that were detected.  
When the g (i) or f (h) button is pressed to adjust the zoom ratio, the  
center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is  
displayed at the center of the monitor.  
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Editing Pictures  
Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files  
Editing function  
Description  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness  
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.  
D-Lighting (A 54)  
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy  
containing only the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop (A 55)  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or  
as e-mail attachments.  
Small picture (A 56)  
C Picture Editing  
Pictures taken at an image mode setting of l 16:9 (3584) or m 16:9 (1920) (A 83) cannot be  
edited.  
This camera’s 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.  
C Restrictions on Picture Editing  
(w: available, –: not available)  
2nd editing  
1st editing  
D-Lighting  
Crop  
D-Lighting  
Crop  
w
Small picture  
w
Small picture  
Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.  
The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.  
D Original Pictures and Edited Copies  
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  
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting  
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast,  
brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate  
files.  
1
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
(A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode  
and press the d button.  
The playback menu will be shown.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
D-Lighting and press the k button.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
Protect  
Exit  
3
Choose OK and press the k button.  
D-Lighting  
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is  
created.  
To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press the k  
button.  
OK  
Cancel  
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon  
displayed during playback.  
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Editing Pictures  
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is  
displayed with playback zoom (A 52) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
Press the g (i) button in full-frame playback  
mode to zoom in on the image.  
To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation,  
zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on  
the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped  
picture will be displayed in landscape orientation.  
To crop the picture in its current ”tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the Rotate image  
option (A 99) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next,  
enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the picture, and then rotate the cropped picture  
back to ”tall” (portrait) orientation.  
2
Refine copy composition.  
Press the zoom buttons, the g (i) or f (h) button, to  
adjust the zoom ratio.  
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the  
picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in  
the monitor.  
3
4
Press the d button.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes  
and press the k button.  
A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
monitor, is created.  
To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press  
the k button.  
No  
Yes  
C 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.  
D More Information  
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Editing Pictures  
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture  
Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with  
a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.  
Option  
l 640×480  
m 320×240  
n 160×120  
Description  
Suited to television playback.  
Suited to display on web pages.  
Suitable for e-mail attachments.  
1
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
(A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode  
and press the d button.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Small  
pic. and press the k button.  
Playback menu  
Rotate image  
Small pic.  
Copy  
To cancel creating a small copy and return to shooting  
mode, press the d button.  
Exit  
3
4
Choose the desired copy size and press the k  
button.  
Small pic.  
640  
320  
160  
×480  
×240  
×120  
Exit  
Choose Yes and press the k button.  
Create small picture file?  
A new, smaller copy is created.  
To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press the  
k button.  
No  
Yes  
D More Information  
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback  
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice  
memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame  
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playback mode (A 28).  
4
4
Recording Voice Memos  
A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length,  
will be recorded while the k button is hold  
down.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone  
during recording.  
During recording, o and p blink in the  
monitor display.  
17s  
Playing Voice Memos  
Press the k button while a picture with a  
voice memo attached is displayed in full-  
frame playback mode to play voice memo.  
Playback ends when the voice memo ends  
or the k button is pressed again.  
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4
4
Pictures with voice memos can be  
recognized by the q icon.  
Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust playback volume.  
Deleting Voice Memos  
Select a picture with a voice memo attached and press  
the l button. Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
w and press the k button. Only the voice memo will  
be deleted.  
Erase 1 image?  
No  
Yes  
B Voice Memos  
When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the  
picture and its voice memo are deleted.  
If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, a new voice memo cannot be recorded. To  
modify the existing voice memo, delete only the existing voice memo and then record a new  
voice memo.  
This camera cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures taken with another make or model  
of camera.  
D More Information  
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Viewing Pictures by Date  
In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-  
frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be  
enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back,  
and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date  
menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for  
deletion, printing, and protection.  
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode  
1
Enter list by date mode by pressing  
the e button in playback mode,  
selecting C (use the rotary multi  
selector), and then pressing the k  
button.  
COOLPIX S610  
List by date  
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.  
COOLPIX S610c  
List by date  
2
Choose the desired date and press the k  
button.  
List by date  
2 0 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8  
3
2
Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than  
29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29  
dates will be listed together as Others.  
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8  
Others  
5 6  
The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame  
playback mode.  
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Press the f button in full-frame playback mode to return  
to the date list.  
1
3
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Viewing Pictures by Date  
Using List by Date Mode  
The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I,  
to select a date.  
Select date  
Press the k button to display the first picture  
taken on the selected date.  
Press the f button in full-frame playback to  
return to the date selection screen.  
Switch to full-  
frame playback  
k
l
Press the l button after selecting a date, and a  
confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose  
Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures  
taken on the selected date.  
Delete picture  
View list by date  
menu  
Press the d button to display the list by date  
menu.  
d
e
c
View playback  
mode menu  
Press the e button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the c button to return to the last shooting  
mode selected.  
B Notes on List by Date Mode  
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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Viewing Pictures by Date  
List by Date Menus  
Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only  
the pictures taken on the specified date.  
D-Lighting*  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Protect  
Rotate image*  
Small picture*  
* During full-frame playback mode only  
When the d button is pressed in the date selection screen (A 58), options can  
be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same  
date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual  
pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.  
B 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.  
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Movies  
Recording Movies  
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting  
mode and follow the steps below.  
1
Enter movie mode by pressing the  
e button in shooting mode,  
selecting D(use the rotary multi  
selector), and then pressing the k  
button.  
Movie  
Exposure count display shows maximum  
total length of movie that can be recorded.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down to start recording.  
The camera focuses on the subject in center  
of frame.  
A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor  
shows the amount of recording time  
remaining.  
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.  
B 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.  
B Notes on Recording 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.  
D Changing Movie Settings  
Movie options and autofocus mode settings can be changed in the movie menu (A 62).  
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The Movie Menu  
Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 62) settings can be changed in the  
movie menu.  
Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the  
rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings.  
DSelecting Movie Options  
The movie menu offers the options shown below.  
Option  
Image size and frame rate  
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels  
ITV movie 640  
(default setting)  
Frame rate: 30 frames per second  
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels  
Frame rate: 30 frames per second  
SSmall size 320  
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
Option  
Internal memory (approx. 45 MB)  
Memory card (256 MB)  
Approx. 2 min 50 s  
Approx. 7 min 14 s  
ITV movie 640  
(default setting)  
32 s  
SSmall size 320  
1 min 22 s  
* 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.  
D More Information  
I Autofocus Mode  
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.  
Option  
Description  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway  
and locks at this position during shooting.  
Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.  
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with  
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.  
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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10s  
Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust  
playback volume.  
Pausing  
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.  
Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a  
control, then press the k button to perform the  
selected operation. The following operations are  
available.  
4s  
During playback  
Volume indicator  
To  
Rewind  
Select  
Description  
Rewind movie. Playback resumes when the k button is  
K
released.  
Advance movie. Playback resumes when the k button is  
released.  
Advance  
L
Pause playback.  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused.  
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while the  
k button is pressed.  
M
Pause  
End  
O
Q
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while  
the k button is pressed.  
N
P
Resume playback.  
End playback and return to full-frame playback.  
Deleting Movie Files  
Press the l button when displayed in full-frame  
playback mode (A 28) or when selected in thumbnail  
(A 51) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is  
displayed. Select Yes and press the k button to delete  
the movie, or select No to exit without deleting the  
movie.  
Erase 1 image?  
No  
Yes  
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Voice Recordings  
Making Voice Recordings  
Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played  
back over the built-in speaker.  
1
Enter voice recording mode by  
pressing the e button in  
shooting mode, selecting E(use the  
rotary multi selector), and then  
pressing the k button.  
Voice recording  
The length of recording that can be made will  
be displayed.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all the way  
down to start recording.  
Voice recording  
0 0 1  
1 7 : 3 0  
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8  
The indicator lamp lights during recording.  
Max. rec. time  
0 0 : 0 5 : 0 0  
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after  
voice recording begins, the camera’s auto off function is  
enabled and the monitor turns off.  
information.  
3
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.  
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Making Voice Recordings  
Operations During Recording  
Voice recording  
Date and time of recording  
Time remaining  
Recording indicator  
File number  
Length of recording  
0 0 1 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 7  
0 0 0 1 0 0 / 0 0 0 4 : 0 0  
:
3 0  
:
:
:
Progress indicator  
To  
Press  
Description  
Reactivate the  
monitor  
If the monitor has turned off, press the c button to  
reactivate.  
c
Pause/resume  
recording  
Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink.  
k
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a  
second time to end recording.  
End recording  
B Voice Recordings  
The files transferred to a computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-  
compatible audio player.  
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Playing Voice Recordings  
1
Enter sound file playback mode by  
pressing the e button in  
playback mode, selecting E (use the  
rotary multi selector), and then  
pressing the k button.  
COOLPIX S610  
Sound file playback  
Voice recordings can also be played back by  
pressing the c button in voice recording  
mode (A 64) to display the sound file  
selection screen.  
COOLPIX S610c  
Sound file playback  
2
Choose the desired sound file and press the  
k button.  
Select sound file  
0 0 1  
0 0 2  
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0  
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 8 : 3 0  
2 6 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 3 : 0 0  
2 9 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 6 : 4 0  
0 3 / 1 2 / 2 0 0 8 0 8 : 0 0  
The selected sound file will be played back.  
0 0 3  
0 0 4  
0 0 5  
Copy  
Play  
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Playing Voice Recordings  
Operations During Playback  
Sound file playback  
Date and time of recording  
Length of recording  
Control icons  
File number  
Playback time  
0 0 1 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 7  
:
3 0  
0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 : 2 0  
:
:
/
:
Progress indicator  
Volume  
Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust playback volume.  
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector  
J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected  
operation. The following operations are available.  
To  
Press  
Description  
Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when the k button is  
released.  
Rewind  
K
Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when the k button is  
released.  
Advance  
L
O
P
Pause playback.  
Pause  
End  
Resume playback that has been paused.  
Q
End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.  
Deleting Sound Files  
Press the l button during playback or after selecting a  
sound file from the sound file selection screen. A  
confirmation dialog is displayed. To delete the file, select  
Yes and press the k button. To exit without deleting  
Delete  
File will be deleted. OK?  
No  
Yes  
the sound file, select No  
.
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Copying Voice Recordings  
Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This  
option is available only when a memory card is inserted.  
1
Display the sound file selection screen shown  
in step 2 on page 66 and press the d  
button.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
option and press the k button.  
Copy sound files  
q: Copy recordings from internal memory to  
memory card  
r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal  
Exit  
memory  
3
4
5
Choose the copy option and press the k  
button.  
Camera to card  
Selected files  
Copy all files  
Selected files: Proceed to step 4  
Copy all files: Proceed to step 5  
Exit  
Choose the desired file.  
Select sound files  
0 0 1 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0  
0 0 2 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 8 : 3 0  
Press the rotary multi selector K to select the file (y).  
Press the rotary multi selector K again to cancel the  
selection.  
2 6 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 3 : 0 0  
0 0 4 2 9 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 6 : 4 0  
0 0 5  
0 0 3  
Multiple files can be selected.  
0 3 / 1 2 / 2 0 0 8 0 8 : 0 0  
Press the k button to finalize file selection.  
Exit  
Select  
When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press the k  
button.  
Copying starts.  
B Voice Recordings  
This camera may be unable to copy sound files created with another make or model of camera.  
C No sound file. Message  
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 camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers  
Connecting to a TV  
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play  
back pictures on the television.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-  
in jack.  
Yellow White  
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.  
See the documentation provided with your television for details.  
Hold down the c button to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded  
to the internal memory, or memory card, will be  
displayed on the television.  
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will  
remain off.  
B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable  
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.  
B Video Mode  
Be sure that the camera’s 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.  
Before Connecting the Camera  
Install the Software  
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer  
and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the  
supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer  
to the Quick Start Guide.  
Operating Systems Compatible with the Camera  
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.  
B Note on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the  
camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
C If You Are Using Windows 2000 Professional  
Do not connect the camera to the computer.  
Use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer  
If the camera has been connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog is  
displayed. Select Cancel to close the dialog and disconnect the camera from the computer.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer  
1
2
3
Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.  
Turn off the camera.  
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp will light.  
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.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
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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5
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.  
Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred  
to the computer.  
.
S610 or S610c is  
displayed.  
Start Transfer button  
At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is  
automatically opened when transfer is complete.  
If ViewNX has been installed, ViewNX will start automatically and transferred pictures can  
be viewed.  
For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in  
Nikon Transfer.  
6
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
D Using a Card Reader  
The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be  
transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.  
If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device  
must support these features of the memory card.  
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card  
is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from a Camera  
To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must  
first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 68, 100).  
D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files  
Navigate to the folder on the computer’s 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 WAV-  
compatible audio player.  
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker  
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.  
D Image File Names and Folder Names  
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  
Select pictures for printing  
using Print set option  
Connect to printer (A 75)  
Print pictures one at a  
Print multiple pictures (A 77)  
time (A 76)  
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable  
B Note on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
D 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 printer’s 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  
camera’s print set menu (A 80).  
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Connecting the Camera and Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen  
1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the  
print selection screen will be displayed 2.  
1
2
Print selection  
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B Connecting the USB Cable  
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  
Printing Pictures One at a Time  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
3
4
5
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
desired picture and press the k button.  
Print selection  
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g (i) button to switch back to full-frame playback.  
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Choose Copies and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and  
press the k button.  
Copies  
4
Exit  
Choose Paper size and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Choose the desired paper size and press the  
k button.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5 × 5 in.  
5 × 7 in.  
100 × 150mm  
4 × 6 in.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
Exit  
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6
Choose Start print and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
7
Printing starts.  
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
002/004  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the  
k button.  
Cancel  
Current print/  
total number of prints  
Printing Multiple Pictures  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
When the print selection screen is displayed,  
press the d button.  
The print menu is displayed.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Paper  
size and press the k button.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
To exit the print menu, press the d button.  
Exit  
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3
Choose the desired paper size and press the  
k button.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5 × 5 in.  
5 × 7 in.  
100 × 150mm  
4 × 6 in.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
Exit  
4
Choose Print selection, Print all images or  
DPOF printing and press the k button.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Exit  
Print selection  
Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
10  
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  
indicating the number of copies to be printed. A  
check mark is not displayed with pictures for  
Back  
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  
displayed and shown at right, and press the k  
button.  
Print selection  
010 prints  
Choose Cancel and press the k button to  
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
Exit  
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Print all images  
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on  
Print all images  
018 prints  
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  
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.  
DPOF printing  
010 prints  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
Exit  
To view the current print order, choose View  
images and press the k button. To print  
pictures, press the k button again.  
View images  
10  
Back  
5
Printing starts.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
002/010  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the  
k button.  
Cancel  
Current print/  
total number of prints  
C 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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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”  
for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 133).  
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be  
printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for  
pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you  
can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print  
pictures according to the DPOF print order.  
1
Press the d button in playback mode.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print  
set and press the k button.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Protect  
Exit  
3
4
Choose Select images and press the k  
button.  
Print set  
Select images  
Delete print set  
Exit  
Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
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) icon and the numeral indicating the  
number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not  
Back  
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.  
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5
Choose whether or not to also print shooting  
date and photo information.  
Print set  
Done  
Choose Date and press the k button to print date of  
recording on all pictures in the print order.  
Date  
Info  
Choose Info and press the k button to print photo  
information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in  
the print order.  
Exit  
Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order and exit.  
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w  
icon displayed with playback.  
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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information  
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.  
C Deleting All Print Orders  
Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press the k button. Print orders for all pictures will be  
deleted.  
C Note on the Print Set Date Option  
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 camera’s date and time setting are changed  
from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.  
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D 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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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus  
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
The shooting menu of A(auto) mode contains the following options.  
A
B
G
C
E
F
G
I
Image mode*  
Choose image size and quality.  
White balance  
Match white balance to the light source.  
Metering  
Choose how the camera meters exposure.  
Continuous  
Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).  
ISO sensitivity  
Control camera’s sensitivity to light.  
Color options  
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.  
AF area mode  
Choose where the camera focuses.  
Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
* The Image mode setting is also available from other shooting menus (except the movie  
menu).  
Displaying the Shooting Menu  
Enter A(auto) mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode and then  
selecting A(auto). Press the d button to display the shooting menu.  
Shooting  
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 Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 94).  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
A Image Mode  
Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality  
(compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of  
the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at  
which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,”  
limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.  
Option  
Size (pixels)  
Description  
Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or  
h
i
High (3648P)  
3,648 × 2,736 high-quality prints. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
Normal (3648)  
(default setting)  
3,648 × 2,736  
Best choice in most situations. The compression  
3,072 × 2,304 ratio is approximately 1:8.  
K
L
Normal (3072)  
Normal (2592)  
2,592 × 1,944  
Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored.  
2,048 × 1,536  
M
N
Normal (2048)  
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Suited to display on computer monitor. The  
1,024 × 768  
PC screen (1024)  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Suited to full-screen display on a television or  
distribution by e-mail or the web. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
O
TV screen (640)  
640 × 480  
l
m
16:9 (3584)  
16:9 (1920)  
3,584 × 2,016 Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken.  
The compression ratio for both image sizes is  
1,920 × 1,080  
approximately 1:8.  
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and  
playback modes (A 6, 7).  
C 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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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
C The Number of Exposures Remaining  
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory  
and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ  
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number  
may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the  
same.  
1
Internal memory Memory card  
2
Setting  
Print size (cm/in.)  
(approx. 45 MB)  
(256 MB)  
h
i
K
L
M
N
O
l
m
High (3648P)  
Normal (3648)  
Normal (3072)  
Normal (2592)  
Normal (2048)  
PC screen (1024)  
TV screen (640)  
16:9 (3584)  
9
50  
31 × 23/12.2 × 9  
31 × 23/12.2 × 9  
26 × 19.5/10.2 × 7.6  
22 × 16.5/8.6 × 6.4  
17 × 13/6.7 × 5.1  
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.7  
16  
90  
22  
120  
31  
170  
49  
270  
159  
319  
22  
850  
1700  
120  
5 × 4/1.9 × 1.5  
30 × 17/11.8 × 6.6  
16 × 9/6.3 × 3.5  
16:9 (1920)  
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400  
1
2
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposure  
remaining display shows 9999.  
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the  
number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at  
the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size  
indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
B White Balance  
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.  
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with  
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct  
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is  
known as “white balance.” 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
Auto (default setting)  
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in  
most situations.  
b
Preset manual  
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual  
lighting conditions, see “Preset Manual” (A 86) for details.  
c
d
e
f
g
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  
Use with the 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).  
B Flash Mode  
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
Preset Manual  
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with  
a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red  
shade look as though they had been taken under white light).  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
White balance  
bPreset manual in the white balance menu,  
and press the k button.  
Auto  
Preset manual  
Daylight  
Incandesscent  
Fluoresscent  
The camera zooms in.  
Exit  
3
4
Choose Measure.  
Preset manual  
To apply the most recently measured value for preset  
manual, choose Cancel and press the k button.  
Cancel  
Measure  
Exit  
Frame the reference object.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Exit  
Reference object frame  
5
Press the k button to measure the white balance value.  
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set.  
No pictures are recorded.  
C Note on Preset Manual  
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.  
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G Metering  
Choose how the camera meters exposure.  
G
q
Matrix (default setting)  
Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.  
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.  
B 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.  
D Metering Area  
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected.  
Active metering area  
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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
Single (default setting)  
One picture is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.  
V
Continuous  
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to  
about 1.0 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.  
j
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).  
B Note on Continuous Shooting  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image  
mode setting and the memory card used.  
B Note on Best Shot Selector  
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.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
E ISO Sensitivity  
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the  
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating  
is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity  
is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels  
concentrated in dark parts of the image.  
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).  
F Color Options  
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.  
n
o
p
q
r
u
Standard color (default setting)  
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.  
Vivid color  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.  
Black-and-white  
Record pictures in black-and-white.  
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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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
G AF Area Mode  
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center  
focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option.  
z
Face priority  
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a  
face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face  
Priority A 92). If the camera detects multiple  
faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the  
camera.  
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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w
Auto (default setting)  
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of  
nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate  
the focus area. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the  
camera will be displayed in the monitor.  
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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.  
AF area  
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to  
select one of 99 focus areas displayed in the  
monitor’s 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.  
Selectable focus areas  
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y
Center  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
Center focus area is always used.  
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AF area  
D Focus Lock  
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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2
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Confirm that the focus area indicator is green.  
Focus and exposure are locked.  
1/250 F2.7  
3
4
Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway  
and recompose the picture.  
Be sure that the distance between the camera and the  
subject does not change.  
1/250 F2.7  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to  
shoot.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
Shooting with Face Priority  
The face-priority function is activated when Face priority is selected for AF area  
mode (A 90), when shooting in Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene  
mode, when shooting in scene auto selector mode (A 45), or when shooting in  
smile mode (A 49).  
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the  
camera.  
1
Frame a picture.  
When the camera detects a face looking toward the  
camera, that face will be framed by a yellow double  
border.  
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When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies, depending upon the  
shooting mode, as follows.  
Faces framed by  
a double border  
The number of faces  
to be recognized  
Shooting mode  
A(auto) mode  
The face closest to the camera  
* The other faces are framed by Up to 12  
a single border.  
(Face priority)  
Scene mode: Portrait,  
Night portrait  
The face closest to the center of  
the frame  
* The other faces are framed by  
Smile mode  
Up to 3  
a single border.  
2
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double  
border. The double border will glow green and focus will  
be locked.  
When the camera is unable to focus, the double border  
will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again  
and focus.  
1/250 F2.7  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down  
to take the picture.  
You don’t need to press the shutter-release button halfway in smile mode. If the camera  
detects the smiling face, the shutter is automatically released (A 49).  
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B Notes on Face Priority  
When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if  
no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night  
portrait scene mode, or smile mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.  
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 camera’s 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.  
I Autofocus Mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
A
B
Single AF (default setting)  
Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
Full-time AF  
Camera adjusts focus continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway. Use with moving subjects.  
B Notes on 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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Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Restrictions apply to the following settings in A(auto) mode.  
Flash mode  
Flash mode is automatically set to W(Off) and cannot be adjusted when  
Continuous or BSS is selected for the Continuous setting. Selecting Single for  
Continuous restores the last flash mode setting applied.  
Self-timer  
If self-timer is on, only one picture will be taken when the shutter is released,  
regardless of settings selected for the Continuous setting. The last Continuous  
setting applied is restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.  
White balance and Color options  
White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black-  
and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.  
Selecting Standard color, Vivid color, or Pastel restores the last White balance  
setting applied.  
Autofocus mode  
Autofocus mode is automatically set to Single AF and cannot be adjusted when  
Face priority is selected for AF area mode.  
The last autofocus mode setting applied is restored when any setting other than  
Face priority is selected for AF area mode.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
The playback menu contains the following options.  
I
a
b
D-Lighting  
Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.  
Print set  
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.  
Slide show  
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an  
automatic slide show.  
c
Delete  
Delete all or selected pictures.  
d
f
g
h
Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
Rotate image  
Change the orientation of an existing picture.  
Small pic.  
Create a small copy of the current picture.  
Copy  
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.  
Displaying the Playback Menu  
Enter the playback mode by pressing the c button.  
Display the playback menu by pressing the d button.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Protect  
Exit  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (A 9)  
To exit the playback menu, press the d button.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Selecting Pictures  
The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be  
displayed with the following menus:  
Erase selected images  
Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 80)  
Delete>Erase selected images  
Back  
Protect (A 98)  
Rotate image (A 99)  
Copy>Selected images (A 100)  
Setup menu:  
Welcome screen (A 103)  
Follow the procedure described below to select pictures.  
1
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or  
K, to choose the desired picture.  
Erase selected images  
Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and  
Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.  
Press the g (i) button to switch to full-frame playback.  
Back  
Press the f (h) button to switch back to thumbnail  
display.  
2
3
Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the  
number of copies).  
Erase selected images  
When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in the  
current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional  
pictures.  
Back  
Press the k button to apply picture selection.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
b Slide Show  
Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one  
in an automated “slide show”.  
1
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start  
and press the k button.  
Slide show  
Pause:  
To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame  
intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k  
button before choosing Start.  
Start  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
Exit  
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and  
press the k button before choosing Start. The check  
mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.  
2
3
The slide show begins.  
While the slide show is in progress, the following  
operations can be performed:  
Press the rotary multi selector K to view pictures in the  
order recorded, or J to view pictures in reverse order.  
Press and hold K to fast forward, or J to rewind.  
Press the k button to pause the slide show.  
Choose End or Restart.  
Pause  
When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and  
press the k button to return to the playback menu, or  
choose Restart to play the slide show again.  
Restart  
End  
Frame intvl  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Movies are not included in slide shows.  
Slide shows play for a maximum of 30 minutes, even when Loop is selected (A 112).  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
c Delete  
Delete selected pictures or all pictures.  
Erase selected images  
Delete selected pictures (A 96).  
Erase all images  
Delete all pictures.  
C Notes on Deletion  
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before  
deletion.  
Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.  
C Deleting Picture Bank Images (For Users of the COOLPIX S610c)  
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.  
d Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion (Selecting Pictures A 96).  
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s 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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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
f Rotate Image  
Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after  
shooting.  
Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were  
recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either  
direction.  
Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 96), and press the k button to  
display the Rotate image screen.  
Press the rotary multi selector J or K to rotate the picture 90°.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Rotate 90° counterclockwise  
Rotate 90° clockwise  
Press the k button to set the orientation displayed, and save the orientation data  
with the picture.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
h Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
Use the rotary multi selector to select an  
option from the copy screen and press the k  
button.  
Copy  
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory  
card.  
Exit  
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal  
memory.  
2
Select a copy option and press the k button.  
Camera to card  
Selected images  
All images  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the  
picture selection screen (A 96).  
All images:  
Copy all pictures.  
Exit  
B Notes on Copying Pictures  
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).  
C Memory contains no images. Message  
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 camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
D More Information  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
The setup menu contains the following options.  
Menus  
a
c
d
e
f
g
U
Choose how menus are displayed.  
Welcome screen  
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.  
Date  
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.  
Monitor settings  
Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.  
Date imprint  
Imprint date or date counter on pictures.  
Vibration reduction  
Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled.  
Motion detection  
Adjust the motion detection setting to reduce the effects of camera shake and  
subject movement when shooting still pictures.  
AF assist  
h
u
i
k
Enable or disable AF assist illumination.  
Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Sound settings  
Adjust sound settings.  
Auto off  
Set time before camera enters standby mode.  
Format memory/Format card  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
Language  
l/m  
n
Choose language used for camera monitor display.  
Video mode  
o
Adjust settings necessary for connection to TV.  
Reset all  
p
Restore camera settings to default values.  
Wireless settings (COOLPIX S610c only)  
q
Adjust settings for wireless LAN features. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for  
more information.  
Firmware version  
r
Display camera firmware version.  
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Displaying the Setup Menu  
First, display the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu by pressing  
the e button. Then select F(use the rotary multi selector), press the k  
button.  
Set up  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (A 9)  
To exit the setup menu, press the e button and choose any mode other  
than setup mode.  
a Menus  
Select a format for menu display.  
Text (default setting)  
Menus are displayed in list format.  
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  
Menus  
COOLPIX S610  
COOLPIX S610c  
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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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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
d Date  
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.  
Date  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Use the following controls to set the date and time.  
J and K: highlight a different item (day, month, year, and the order in which day,  
month, and year are displayed)  
H and I: edit the highlighted item  
The k button: apply the setting  
Time zone  
w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from  
Time zone options. 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.  
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
2
3
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Time  
zone and press the k button.  
Date  
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 5 : 3 0  
The time zone menu is displayed.  
Date  
Time zone  
Choose x Travel destination and press the  
k button.  
Time zone  
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 8 1 5 : 3 0  
London,Casablanca  
The date and time displayed on the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Press K.  
x
0 : 3 0  
Tokyo  
Seoul  
+ 9 : 0 0  
The time zone selection screen is displayed.  
Back  
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Press J or K to choose the travel destination  
time zone.  
1 0 : 3 0  
EST:  
New York  
Toronto  
Lima  
-
0 5 : 0 0  
If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on  
the daylight saving time option. When the option is  
enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor, and  
the time is advanced one hour.  
Back  
To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I.  
Press the k button to choose the travel destination time zone.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the  
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.  
B The Clock Battery  
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.  
C w (Home Time Zone)  
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.  
C Daylight Saving Time  
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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C Time Zones (A 18)  
The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the  
camera clock to local time.  
UTC +/–  
–11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/–  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
–10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,  
Kuwait, Manama  
–9  
–8  
–7  
–6  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
+4  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles,  
Seattle, Vancouver  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
New Delhi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix,  
La Paz  
+5  
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,  
Mexico City  
+5.5  
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,  
Lima  
–5  
–4  
–3  
+6  
+7  
+8  
Colombo, Dhaka  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Caracas, Manaus  
Beijing, Hong Kong,  
Singapore  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
–2  
–1  
0
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
Auckland, Fiji  
+10  
+11  
+12  
London, Casablanca  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
e Monitor Settings  
Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor  
brightness.  
Photo info  
Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode.  
Brightness  
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.  
When monitor brightness boost (A 23) is activated, the monitor brightness is set to  
5
and cannot be changed.  
Photo Info  
The following display options are available.  
See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
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Show info  
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4
4
Auto info  
(default setting)  
The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Show info  
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).  
B 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 menu’s Date item (A 18, 104).  
The date cannot be imprinted on movies or on pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode  
C Date Imprint and Print Set  
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).  
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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)  
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 is not enabled.  
B Notes on Vibration Reduction  
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 camera’s  
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.  
B Notes on Motion Detection  
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).  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, AF area mode is set to Center (A 90).  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
- When Portrait or Night portrait is selected in scene mode  
- When scene auto selector mode is selected  
- When active child mode is selected  
- When smile mode is selected  
- Before movie recording begins (however, digital zoom of up to 2× can be applied while movies  
are being recorded).  
When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted.  
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.  
C Canceling Standby Mode  
Cancel standby mode and reactivate the monitor by pressing the power switch or the shutter-  
release button.  
C Notes on Auto Off  
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on as follows.  
When 30 s or 1 min is selected for Auto off and menus are displayed: three minutes  
During slide show playback: up to 30 minutes  
When the AC adapter is connected: 30 minutes  
l
Format Memory/  
m
Format Card  
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.  
Formatting the Internal Memory  
Format memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory  
card from the camera.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
The Format memory option appears in the setup  
No  
menu.  
Format  
Formatting a Memory Card  
Format card  
When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
Format card option appears in the setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
No  
Format  
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
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  
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n Language  
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Polish  
Danish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Greek  
Finnish  
Swedish  
Turkish  
French  
Arabic  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Thai  
o Video Mode  
Adjust settings for connection to TV.  
Choose from NTSC and PAL.  
p Reset All  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default  
values.  
Pop-up menu  
Option  
Flash mode (A 30)  
Default value  
Auto  
Off  
Self-timer (A 32)  
Macro mode (A 33)  
Off  
Exposure compensation (A 34)  
0.0  
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Scene mode  
Option  
Default value  
Portrait  
Scene mode (A 35)  
White balance in Food mode (A 41)  
Center  
Movie menu  
Option  
Default value  
TV movie 640  
Single AF  
Movie options (A 62)  
Autofocus mode (A 62)  
Shooting menu  
Option  
Default value  
i Normal (3648)  
Auto  
Image mode (A 83)  
White balance (A 85)  
Metering (A 87)  
Matrix  
Continuous (A 88)  
ISO sensitivity (A 89)  
Color options (A 89)  
AF area mode (A 90)  
Autofocus mode (A 93)  
Single  
Auto  
Standard color  
Auto  
Single AF  
Setup menu  
Option  
Default value  
Text  
Menus (A 102)  
Welcome screen (A 103)  
Photo info (A 107)  
Brightness (A 107)  
Date imprint (A 108)  
Vibration reduction (A 109)  
Motion detection (A 110)  
AF assist (A 110)  
None  
Auto info  
3
Off  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (A 111)  
Button sound (A 111)  
Shutter sound (A 111)  
Auto off (A 112)  
On  
On  
1 min  
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Others  
Option  
Default value  
Paper size (A 76, 77)  
Default  
3 s  
Slide show (A 97)  
Monitor brightness boost (A 23)  
Off  
Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 117) from the  
memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset  
file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 98) before selecting Reset all.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with  
Reset all.  
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  
View the current camera firmware version.  
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for more information on the camera’s MAC  
address displayed with the COOLPIX S610c.  
COOLPIX S610  
COOLPIX S610c  
COOLPIX S610c Ver. 1.0  
MAC address  
COOLPIX S610 Ver. 1.0  
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx  
Back  
Back  
Firmware version  
MAC address  
Firmware version  
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Technical Notes  
Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable battery  
Battery charger  
AC adapter  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Battery Charger MH-65  
AC Adapter EH-63  
USB cable  
USB Cable UC-E13  
A/V Cable  
Audio/Video Cable EG-CP15  
Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved  
for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used,  
regardless of speed.  
1
2
2
2
2
SanDisk  
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB  
1
2
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB  
1
2
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB  
1
2
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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Image/Sound File and Folder Names  
Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as  
follows.  
DS CN 0001. J P G  
Identifier  
Extension  
(not shown on camera monitor)  
(signifies the file type)  
Original still pictures (voice  
memo attachment included),  
movies, voice memos, voice  
recordings  
Still pictures  
Movies  
.JPG  
.AVI  
DSCN  
Voice memos  
Voice recordings  
.WAV  
Cropped copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
RSCN  
SSCN  
FSCN  
Small copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
File number  
(assigned automatically in ascending  
order, starting with “0001”)  
D-Lighting copies (voice  
memo attachment included)  
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-  
character 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.  
Files copied using Copy>Selected images or Copy sound files>Selected  
files are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers  
in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All  
images and Copy sound files>Copy all files copy all folders from the source  
medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in  
ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination  
medium (A 68, 100).  
A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains  
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name,  
will be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered  
999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further  
pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted  
(A 112), or a new memory card is inserted.  
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Caring for the Camera  
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following  
precautions when using or storing the device.  
B Keep Dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Do Not Drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These  
parts are easily damaged. 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.  
B 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.  
B Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields  
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 product’s internal circuitry.  
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature  
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.  
B 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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C The Battery  
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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Caring for the Camera  
Cleaning  
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.  
Lens  
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.  
Monitor  
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.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
Storage  
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.  
C Notes on the Monitor  
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.  
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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)  
B
Problem  
Clock not set.  
Solution  
Set clock.  
A
Battery running low.  
Prepare to charge or  
change battery.  
N
P
Battery exhausted.  
Charge or change battery.  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Battery temperature is  
Turn off camera, and allow  
battery to cool down  
before resuming use. After  
five seconds, this message  
will disappear, the monitor  
will turn off, and the  
Battery temperature high.  
high  
power-on lamp will blink  
rapidly. After the lamp  
blinks for three minutes,  
the camera will turn off  
automatically, but you can  
also press the power  
switch to turn it off  
manually.  
Q (blinks red)  
Camera cannot focus.  
Refocus.  
u
Camera cannot perform  
other operations until  
recording is complete.  
Wait until message clears  
from display automatically  
when recording is  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
complete.  
N
Write-protect switch is in  
Slide write-protect to  
“write” position.  
Memory card is write “lock” position.  
protected.  
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Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
P
Error accessing memory  
Use approved card.  
Check that connectors  
are clean.  
This card cannot be card.  
used.  
Confirm that memory  
card is correctly inserted.  
P
This card cannot be  
read.  
P
Memory card has not been Choose Yes and press k  
Card is not formatted. formatted for use in this  
to format card, or turn  
camera off and replace  
card.  
Format card?  
camera.  
No  
Yes  
N
Memory card is full.  
Choose smaller image  
size.  
Delete pictures or sound 28, 63,  
Out of memory.  
files.  
Insert new memory card.  
Remove memory card  
and use internal  
memory.  
P
Error occurred while  
recording picture.  
Format internal memory or  
memory card.  
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Camera has run out of file  
numbers.  
Insert new memory card.  
Format internal memory  
or memory card.  
Picture cannot be used for Choose a picture taken at  
welcome screen.  
any image mode setting  
other than l 16:9 (3584)  
and m 16:9 (1920), or a  
small picture or cropped  
copy of 640×480 pixels or  
larger.  
There is insufficient space  
to save a copy.  
Delete pictures from  
destination.  
P
Camera has run out of file  
numbers.  
Insert new memory card.  
Format internal memory  
or memory card.  
Sound file cannot be  
saved.  
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Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
N
N
Cannot edit selected  
picture.  
Select picture that  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
supports D-Lighting,  
crop, or small picture.  
Movies cannot be  
edited.  
Time out error while  
recording movie.  
Choose memory card with  
faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie.  
N
No pictures or sound file  
in the internal memory  
or memory card.  
Memory contains no  
images.  
Memory card does not  
contain pictures or  
sound file.  
To copy picture or sound  
file from internal memory  
to memory card, press the  
d button. The copy  
option screen or copy  
sound file screen will be  
displayed.  
N
No sound file.  
N
File not created with this  
camera.  
View file on computer or  
other device.  
File contains no image  
data.  
P
This file cannot be  
played back.  
N
Date and time are not set  
for pictures to be displayed  
by list by date mode.  
All images are hidden.  
N
Picture is protected.  
Disable protection.  
This image cannot be  
deleted.  
N
Destination in same time  
zone as home.  
Travel destination is in  
the current time zone.  
Lens error  
Lens error.  
Turn camera off and then  
on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon  
representative.  
Q
P
USB cable disconnected  
during printing.  
Turn camera off and  
reconnect cable.  
Communications error  
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Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
System error  
Error has occurred in  
Turn camera off, remove  
Q
camera’s internal circuitry. and reinsert battery, and  
turn camera on. If error  
persists, contact retailer or  
Nikon representative.  
PR  
Printer error:  
Check printer status.  
Running out of ink or  
printer error.  
Check printer. After  
checking the ink or solving  
the problem, select  
Resume and press the k  
button to resume  
printing.*  
PR  
Printer error: check  
paper  
Specified size of paper is  
not loaded in printer.  
Load the specified paper,  
select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume  
printing.*  
PR  
Printer error: paper  
jam  
Paper has jammed in the  
printer.  
Eject the jammed paper,  
select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume  
printing.*  
PR  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
No paper is loaded in  
printer.  
Load the specified paper,  
select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume  
printing.*  
PR  
Ink error.  
Check ink, select Resume,  
and press the k button to  
resume printing.*  
Printer error: check ink  
PR  
Ink cartridge is empty.  
Replace ink, select  
Resume, and press the k  
button to resume  
printing.*  
Printer error: out of ink  
PR  
Printer error: file  
corrupt  
An error caused by the  
image file has occurred.  
Select Cancel and press  
the k button to cancel  
printing.  
* 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.  
Display, Settings and Power Supply  
Problem  
Monitor is blank  
Cause/Solution  
A
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.  
Monitor is hard to read  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor  
brightens when controls are used.  
Use monitor brightness boost.  
Camera turns off without  
warning  
Battery is low.  
Camera has turned off automatically to save  
power.  
Battery is cold.  
Date and time of recording are  
not correct  
Pictures recorded before clock has been set,  
and “Date not set” indicator blinks during  
shooting, will have time stamp of “00/00/0000  
00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be  
dated “01/01/2008 00:00.”  
Check camera clock regularly against more  
accurate timepieces and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor  
Hide info is selected for Photo info.  
Select Show info.  
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Problem  
Date imprint not available  
Cause/Solution  
A
Camera clock has not been set.  
18,  
Date not appearing on pictures The date is not imprinted on movies or on  
even when Date imprint is  
pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode.  
enabled  
Camera settings reset  
Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were  
restored to their default values.  
Monitor turns off, and the  
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera,  
power-on lamp blinks rapidly. and allow battery to cool down before resuming  
use. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off automatically, but you can  
also press the power switch to turn it off  
manually.  
Electronically Controlled Cameras  
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the  
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a  
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,  
and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact  
your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as  
described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal  
memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already  
recorded will not be affected.  
Shooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
No picture taken when shutter-  
release button is pressed  
When camera is in playback mode, press the  
c button.  
When menus are displayed, press the d  
button.  
Battery is exhausted.  
When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.  
Camera cannot focus  
The intended subject is one with which  
autofocus does not perform well.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Focus error. Turn camera off and then on  
again.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Pictures are blurred  
Use flash.  
Use vibration reduction or motion detection. 109, 110  
Use D.  
Use tripod and self-timer.  
Bright specks appear in  
pictures taken with flash  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash  
off.  
Flash does not fire  
Flash is off.  
Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash  
are selected.  
Dmode is selected.  
Continuous or BSS is selected for  
Continuous in shooting menu.  
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording  
movies.  
Digital zoom cannot be used  
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.  
Digital zoom is not available in the following  
situations:  
-
when shooting in Portrait or Night  
portrait scene mode  
-
when shooting in scene auto selector  
mode  
when shooting in active child mode  
when shooting in smile mode  
before movie recording begins  
-
-
-
No sound when the shutter is  
released  
Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter  
sound in setup menu.  
Continuous or BSS is selected for  
Continuous in shooting menu.  
d(Sports scene mode) or l(Museum  
scene mode) is selected.  
Dmode is selected.  
The speaker is obstructed.  
AF-assist illuminator does not  
light  
Off is selected for AF assist option in camera  
setup menu.  
AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in 36-40  
some modes.  
Pictures appear smeared  
Colors are unnatural  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
White balance does not match light source.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Randomly spaced bright pixels Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high.  
(“noise”) appear in image  
Noise can be reduced by:  
Using flash  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting  
Using a scene mode which has noise  
reduction ability  
Pictures are too dark  
(underexposed)  
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.  
Pictures are too bright  
(overexposed)  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Unexpected results when flash When V(auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill  
mode is set to V(auto with flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction” of  
red-eye reduction)  
the Night portrait scene mode is applied  
during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in  
very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected  
by red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V  
(auto with red-eye reduction) and select a scene  
mode other than Night portrait, then shoot.  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File cannot be played back  
File has been overwritten or renamed by  
computer or another make or model of camera.  
Cannot zoom in on picture  
Cannot record voice memo  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,  
small pictures, or cropped copies smaller than  
320 × 240 pixels.  
Voice memos cannot be appended to  
movies.  
Voice memos cannot be appended to  
pictures taken by other cameras, and voice  
memos attached to the images using other  
cameras cannot be played back.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or  
small picture options  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
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.  
Pictures not displayed on  
television  
Choose correct video mode.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
memory card. Remove memory card to play  
back pictures from internal memory.  
Nikon Transfer does not start  
when camera is connected  
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.  
Pictures to be printed are not  
displayed  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
memory card. Remove memory card to print  
pictures from internal memory.  
Cannot select paper size with  
camera  
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if 76, 77  
the printer does not support the paper sizes used  
by the camera or the printer automatically selects  
the page size. Use the printer to select page size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S610/S610c Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
10.0 million  
/2.33-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.34 million  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
1
4× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
Focal length  
5-20mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle:  
28-112mm)  
f/-number  
Construction  
Digital zoom  
f/2.7–5.8  
7 elements in 6 groups  
Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle:  
approx. 448mm)  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Lens shift  
Contrast-detect AF  
[W]: 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to , [T]: 60 cm (2 ft.) to ∞  
Macro mode: 3 cm (1.2 in.) to (when the zoom indicator is  
before G)  
Focus range (from  
lens)  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Auto (9-area automatic selection), face priority, manual with  
99 focus areas, center  
3-in., Approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating  
and 5-level brightness adjustment (equipped with monitor  
brightness boost function)  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical  
Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 45 MB)  
SD (Secure Digital) memory cards  
File system  
File formats  
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant  
Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant  
Movies: AVI  
Sound files: WAV  
Image size (pixels)  
3,648 × 2,736 High (3648P)/Normal (3648)  
3,072 × 2,304 Normal (3072)  
2,592 × 1,944 Normal (2592)  
2,048 × 1,536 Normal (2048)  
1,024 × 768 PC screen (1024)  
640 × 480 TV screen (640)  
3,584 × 2,016 16:9 (3584)  
1,920 × 1,080 16:9 (1920)  
ISO sensitivity  
ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
(Standard output sensitivity) Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600)  
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Specifications  
Exposure  
Metering  
224-segment matrix, center-weighted  
Exposure control  
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and  
1
exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Range  
(ISO 100)  
[W]: –1.0 to +15.5 EV  
[T]: 1.2 to 17.7 EV  
Shutter  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1
Speed  
/1500–1 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/2.7 and f/5.4 [W])  
Aperture  
Range  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Range (approx.)  
Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration  
[W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1.6 to 26.2 ft.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 0.5 to 3.5 m (1.6 to 11.4 ft.)  
Flash control  
Interface  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
I/O terminal  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Multi connector  
Supported  
languages  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish,  
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish  
Power sources  
One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)  
AC Adapter EH-63  
*
Battery life  
Approx. 290 shots (EN-EL12)  
COOLPIX S610: Approx. 94 × 57 × 22.5 mm (3.7 × 2.2 × 0.9 in.)  
(excluding projections)  
COOLPIX S610c: Approx. 96.5 × 57 × 22.5 mm (3.8 × 2.2 ×  
0.9 in.) (excluding projections)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
COOLPIX S610: Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) (without battery and SD  
memory card)  
COOLPIX S610c: Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz) (without battery and SD  
memory card)  
Weight  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Humidity  
Less than 85 % (no condensation)  
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Wireless  
(COOLPIX S610c only)  
IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66  
(standard for low power data communications systems)  
Standards  
Communications  
protocols  
IEEE 802.11g: OFDM  
IEEE 802.11b: DSSS  
Operating frequency  
2412–2462 MHz (11 channels)  
IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps  
IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps  
Data rates  
Security  
TKIP, 128/64-bit (104/40-bit) WEP, AES  
Infrastructure  
Access protocols  
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.  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)  
Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover)  
Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied with the COOLPIX S610)  
Rated input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.08-0.05 A  
8–12 VA  
Rated capacity  
Rated output  
DC 4.2 V, 0.7 A  
Supported batteries  
Charging time  
Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Approx. 150 minutes when battery is fully discharged  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 58 × 27.5 × 80 mm (2.3 × 1.1 × 3.1 in.)  
(excluding projections)  
Length of power cable  
Weight  
Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.)  
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) (excluding power cable)  
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Specifications  
AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied with the COOLPIX S610c)  
Rated input  
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A  
18–22 VA  
Rated capacity  
Rated output  
DC 4.8 V, 1.5 A  
Operating temperature  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 41 × 23.5 × 79 mm (1.6 × 0.9 × 3.1 in.)  
(excluding projections)  
(
W × H × D)  
Length of connection  
cord  
Approx. 1.7 m (5 ft. 7 in.)  
Length of power cable  
Weight  
Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.)  
Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz) (excluding power cable)  
B 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  
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  
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
Symbols  
Beach/snow (g) 37  
C
Cleaning  
Close-up (k) 39  
Copy (n) 40  
D
A
Dusk/dawn (i) 38  
E
B
Backlight (o) 40  
F
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Index  
Fireworks show (m) 40  
Food u41  
Museum (l) 39  
N
Night landscape (j) 38  
I
P
Panorama assist (p) 41, 43  
Party/indoor (f) 37  
J
L
Landscape (c) 36  
M
R
S
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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be  
made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.  
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