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Nikon COOLPIX S610 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information • Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. •...
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Focusing on a Moving Subject in Active Child Mode Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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...
  • Page 5 • 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).
  • Page 6 For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or battery charger/AC adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

  • Page 7: Notices

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. COOLPIX S610/S610c CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or...

  • Page 8: Notice For Customers In Canada

    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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    The Rotary Multi Selector...9 The d Button...11 Help Displays...11 First Steps ... 12 Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)...12 Inserting the Battery into the Camera...14 Removing the Battery ...15 Turning On and Off the Camera...15 Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c) ...16 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time ...18...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Shooting Suited for the Scene... 35 C Shooting in Scene Mode ...35 Setting the Scene Mode...35 Features ...36 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...41 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...43 x Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...45 Taking Pictures in Scene Auto Selector Mode...45 s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Active Child Mode ...
  • Page 11 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ... 69 Connecting to a TV...69 Connecting to a Computer...70 Before Connecting the Camera...70 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ...71 Connecting to a Printer...74 Connecting the Camera and Printer...75 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...76 Printing Multiple Pictures ...77 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...80 Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus ...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 101 Displaying the Setup Menu... 102 a Menus ... 102 c Welcome Screen... 103 d Date... 104 e Monitor Settings ... 107 C Date Imprint... 108 g Vibration Reduction ... 109 U Motion Detection ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 15 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”.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-release button... 26 Power switch... 15 Power-on lamp... 22, 112 Self-timer lamp ... 32 AF-assist illuminator... 27, 110 Built-in flash ... 30 Speaker ... 57, 63, 66 Lens...118, 130 Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap Built-in microphone...
  • Page 17 Monitor...6 Rotary multi selector ...9 e (mode) button...8 Indicator lamp... 64 Flash lamp... 31 Zoom buttons... 24 f (wide)... 24 g (tele)... 24 h (thumbnail playback)... 51 i (playback zoom)... 52 j (help)... 11 Tripod socket d button... 11, 82, 95 l (delete) button ...28, 29, 57, 63 2 3 4 5 Cover latch...14, 20...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    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 Shooting mode* ...22, 35, 45, 47, 49, 61...
  • Page 19 Playback 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 Image mode*... 83 Movie option* ... 63 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames... 28 (b) Movie length ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The c (shooting/playback) Button The e (mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Auto mode ... 22 Smile mode... 49 Active child mode... 47 Scene mode... 35 Press the c button once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode.

  • Page 21: Playback-Mode Selection Menu

    Playback-mode Selection Menu COOLPIX S610 Playback mode ... 28 List by date mode ... 58 Sound file playback mode... 66 The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selection.

  • Page 22: For Playback

    Basic Operations For Playback Select previous picture* * Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector. For the Menu Screen Return display to the previous screen 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.

  • Page 23: The D Button

    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 there are one or more menu items to follow Shooting menu...

  • Page 24: First Steps

    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.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery Into The Camera

    • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. For more information about charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)” (A 12) if you are using the COOLPIX S610, or “Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)” (A 16) if you are using the COOLPIX S610c.

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    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.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery Using The Ac Adapter (Coolpix S610C)

    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). Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 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.
  • Page 31 Edit the date. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press the highlighted item. Press 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) Press to return to the previous item.

  • Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards

    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.

  • Page 33: Removing 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. Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 112).

  • Page 34: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    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. 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.

  • Page 35: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode Internal memory indicator 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).

  • Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture 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. Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom.

  • Page 37: Digital Zoom

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, holding down the g button triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio. When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

  • Page 38: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot 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. 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.

  • Page 39: During Recording

    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.

  • Page 40: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    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.

  • Page 41: Deleting Multiple Pictures

    Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Pressing the 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.

  • Page 42: Using The Flash

    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.
  • Page 43 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. •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    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. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

  • Page 45: Macro Mode

    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.). Press p (macro mode).

  • Page 46: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure and press the k button. •...

  • Page 47: Shooting Suited For The Scene

    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. b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn Setting the Scene Mode Enter scene mode by pressing the...

  • Page 48: Features

    Shooting in Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority➝ A 92). •...
  • Page 49 e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority➝ A 92). •...
  • Page 50 Shooting in Scene Mode h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
  • Page 51 k Close-up 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).
  • Page 52 Shooting in Scene Mode m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 26) glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures In Food Mode

    p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 43) for details. * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food.
  • Page 54 Shooting in Scene Mode 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.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    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. Use the rotary multi selector to choose p Panorama assist in the scene menu and press the button (A 35).
  • Page 56 Shooting in Scene Mode Press the button when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. 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.

  • Page 57: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes: •...
  • Page 58 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) 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.

  • Page 59: Focusing On A Moving Subject In Active Child Mode

    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. 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.
  • Page 60 Active Child Mode 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.

  • Page 61: Automatic Shooting Of A Smiling Face

    Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face Shooting in Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Enter smile mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting a (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 62: More Information

    Shooting in Smile Mode 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. •...

  • Page 63: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the f (h) button in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase number of picture f (h)

  • Page 64: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    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.

  • Page 65: Editing Pictures

    Editing Pictures Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 117). Editing function Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness D-Lighting (A 54) and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy Crop (A 55) containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

  • Page 66: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    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. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 67: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    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. Press the g (i) button in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 68: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    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 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 69: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while the k button is hold down.

  • Page 70: Viewing Pictures By Date

    Others. The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame playback mode. Press the f button in full-frame playback mode to return to the date list. COOLPIX S610 List by date COOLPIX S610c List by date List by date...

  • Page 71: Using List By Date Mode

    Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu View playback mode menu Switch to shooting mode Notes on List by Date Mode •...

  • Page 72: List By Date Menus

    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...

  • Page 73: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 74: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 62) settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 75: Movie Playback

    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. Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust playback volume.

  • Page 76: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 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.

  • Page 77: Operations During Recording

    Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording End recording Voice Recordings The files transferred to a computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV- compatible audio player. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names”...

  • Page 78: Playing Voice Recordings

    (A 64) to display the sound file selection screen. Choose the desired sound file and press the k button. The selected sound file will be played back. COOLPIX S610 Sound file playback COOLPIX S610c Sound file playback Select sound file...

  • Page 79: Operations During Playback

    Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator 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.

  • Page 80: Copying Voice Recordings

    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. Display the sound file selection screen shown in step 2 on page 66 and press the d button.

  • Page 81: Connecting To Televisions, Computers, And Printers

    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. Turn off the camera. 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.

  • Page 82: Connecting To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 83: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer

    Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 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...
  • Page 84 Connecting to a Computer 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. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: Connecting To A Printer

    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. Print pictures one at a time (A 76) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 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.

  • Page 88: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    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. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Press the ) button to display 12 thumbnails, and the ) button to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 89: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 90 Connecting to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 91 Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. To print, choose Start print from the menu displayed and shown at right, and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

  • Page 92: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    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.

  • Page 93: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press the k button to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 94: Shooting, Playback, And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of A (auto) mode contains the following options. 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).

  • Page 95: Image Mode

    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,”...
  • Page 96 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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).

  • Page 97: B White Balance

    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.

  • Page 98: Preset Manual

    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). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 99: G Metering

    G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. 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.

  • Page 100: C Continuous

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or Best Shot Selector (BSS). Flash will be switched off when Continuous or BSS is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 101: E Iso Sensitivity

    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”...

  • Page 102: G Af Area Mode

    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. Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face...
  • Page 103 Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is always used. 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. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 104: Shooting With Face Priority

    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).

  • Page 105: I Autofocus Mode

    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.

  • Page 106: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash mode is automatically set to W (Off) and cannot be adjusted when Continuous or BSS is selected for the Continuous setting. Selecting Single for Continuous restores the last flash mode setting applied.

  • Page 107: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. 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.

  • Page 108: Selecting Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 80) Delete>Erase selected images (A 98) Protect (A 98) Rotate image (A 99) Copy>Selected images (A 100) •...

  • Page 109: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show”. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.

  • Page 110: Delete

    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. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 111: Rotate Image

    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.

  • Page 112: Copy

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. : Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

  • Page 113: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus 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.

  • Page 114: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Select a format for menu display. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names Menus COOLPIX S610 Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint...

  • Page 115: Welcome Screen

    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.

  • Page 116: Date

    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) •...
  • Page 117 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor, and the time is advanced one hour.
  • Page 118 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8...

  • Page 119: Monitor Settings

    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.

  • Page 120: C Date Imprint

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 81). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

  • Page 121: Vibration Reduction

    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.

  • Page 122: U Motion Detection

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When motion detection is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 6, 23). Auto (default setting) When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.

  • Page 123: Digital Zoom

    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). Digital zoom will not be activated (except when shooting a movie). Notes on Digital Zoom •...

  • Page 124: Auto Off

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera enters standby mode (A 15) to reduce drain on the batteries. The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

  • Page 125: Language

    n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian 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.

  • Page 126: Scene Mode

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Scene mode Option Scene mode (A 35) White balance in Food mode (A 41) Movie menu Option Movie options (A 62) Autofocus mode (A 62) Shooting menu Option Image mode (A 83) White balance (A 85) Metering (A 87) Continuous (A 88) ISO sensitivity (A 89)

  • Page 127: 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 S610 Ver. 1.0 Back Firmware version Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...

  • Page 128: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB cable A/V Cable 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.

  • Page 129: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Small copies (voice memo attachment included)

  • Page 130: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 131: The Battery

    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.

  • Page 132: Cleaning

    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 Lens 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...

  • Page 133: Error Messages

    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.
  • Page 134 Error Messages Display This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Card is not formatted. Format card? Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Sound file cannot be saved. Problem Error accessing memory • Use approved card. card. •...
  • Page 135 Display Cannot edit selected Image cannot be picture. modified. Time out error while Cannot record movie. recording movie. • No pictures or sound file Memory contains no in the internal memory images. or memory card. • Memory card does not contain pictures or sound file.
  • Page 136 Error Messages Display System error Printer error: Check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check ink Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Error has occurred in Turn camera off, remove...

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting Problem Date imprint not available Date not appearing on pictures even when Date imprint is enabled Camera settings reset Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
  • Page 139 Problem Pictures are blurred Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used No sound when the shutter is released AF-assist illuminator does not light Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Cause/Solution •...
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Unexpected results when flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction) Playback Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on picture Cannot record voice memo Cause/Solution...
  • Page 141 Problem Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options Pictures not displayed on television Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected Pictures to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera Cause/Solution • These options cannot be used with movies. •...

  • Page 142: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S610/S610c Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system...
  • Page 143 • 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.) Dimensions (excluding projections) COOLPIX S610c: Approx. 96.5 × 57 × 22.5 mm (3.8 × 2.2 ×...
  • Page 144 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied with the COOLPIX S610) Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 145: Supported Standards

    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.

  • Page 146: Index

    Index Symbols A (auto) mode 22 a Smile mode 49 s Active child mode 47 C Scene mode 35 x Scene auto selector 45 E Voice recording mode 64 E Sound file playback mode 66 D Movie mode 61 F Setup mode 101 C List by date mode 58 g (tele) 24 f (wide) 24...
  • Page 147 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show (m) 40 Firmware version 115 Flash 30, 113 lamp 5, 31 mode 30 Flash mode 94 Focus 6, 26 area 6, 26 face priority 92 Focus lock 91 Folder names 117 Food u 41 Format 21, 112 Framing 24 FSCN 117 Full-time AF 93...
  • Page 148 Index Shooting menu 82–89 Shooting-mode selection menu 8 Shutter-release button 4 Single AF 93 Slide show 97 Small picture 56 Smear 120 Sound settings 111 Sports (d) 36 SSCN 117 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (h) 38 Support information 2 Television 69 connecting to 69 Thumbnail playback 51 Time differences 106...
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