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Nikon COOLPIX L610, Quick Start Manual

Introducing the Nikon COOLPIX L610, a high-performance compact camera equipped with advanced features. Capture stunning images and videos effortlessly with its 16.0-megapixel sensor and 14x optical zoom. To explore all the capabilities of this camera, make sure to check out the free downloadable Reference Manual from manualshive.com.

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Summary of Contents for COOLPIX L610

Page 1: ...Nikon Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents 3 First Steps 5 Shooting and Playback 14 Using ViewNX 2 20 Other Functions 26 For Your Safety 32 ...

Page 2: ...roduct or register to receive e mail notification for software or firmware updates For customers in the United States www nikontechusa com For customers in Canada help nikon ca English nikoncanada fr custhelp com Franc ais For customers in Mexico nikon com mx soporte For customers in Brazil http nikon eom br Telephone Please call for technical support and other product assistance Our professional ...

Page 3: ...deo Cable EG CP16 Camera Strap ViewNX 2 CD Quick Start Guide this guide LR6 L40 AA size USB Cable UC E6 alkaline batteries x2 Reference Manual CD Warranty The included batteries are for trial use only A Secure Digital SO memory card hereafter referred to as a memory card is not included with the camera Confirming the Package Contents ...

Page 4: ...movie record button IJ 0 shooting mode button II E playback button IIMulti selector IJ apply selection button Nllron Confirming the Package Contents 4 H 5 6 7 r t 8 9 10 IJ1ID delete button J Battery chamber memory card slot cover mMENU button mMonitor m flash pop up control OJ Flash mFlash lamp ...

Page 5: ...step 1 Attach the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap First Steps ...

Page 6: ...card is not inserted images are saved in the camera s internal memory approx 28MB 2 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover 2 2 Insert the batteries and a memory card First Steps Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing the memory card Press the card in to partially eject the card The card can then be removed by hand ...

Page 7: ...tery chamber memory card slot cover Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out The camera batteries or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card Applicable Batteries LR6 L40 AA size alkaline battery x 2 FR6 L91 AA size lithium battery x 2 E...

Page 8: ...2 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover First Steps ...

Page 9: ...ns are performed for a while the monitor turns off the camera enters standby mode and the power on lamp flashes If no operations are performed for approx another three minutes the camera turns off automatically While the camera is in standby mode the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations ___ Press the power switch shutter release button 0 button E playback button or ...

Page 10: ...i selector to make the settings 4 1 The Multi Selector Press the multi selector up _ down left or right or press the button Selects the item above Selects the item to Selects the item to the prev1ous screen to the next screen Selects the item y Applies the current below selection 4 2 Press or Y to select the desired language and then press the button Press or Y to select Yes and then press the but...

Page 11: ...in effect press A to enable the daylight saving time function When the daylight saving time function is enabled 6 is displayed at the top of the monitor Press T to disable the daylight saving time function 4 s Edit the date and time Select an item Press or 11111111 changes between M D Y hour and minute Edit the date and time Press A or T Confirm the setting Select the minute setting and then press...

Page 12: ...ode is displayed press the button The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode 4 7 Press the 0 button I The lens extends and the shooting mode selection screen is displayed The next step explains basic shooting operations using tJ easy auto mode First Steps ...

Page 13: ...n press the multi selector 1111111 twice press A or T to select the Y setup tab and press the button press A or T to select an item and press the button n Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Just as described under Imprinting the Date on Images While Taking Pictures above display theY setup menu 29 and set Language or Time zone and date This icon indicates that more informa...

Page 14: ...l high JI Battery level low Prepare to replace the batteries Battery exhausted Cannot take pictures Replace the batteries remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed ml is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images are saved in the internal memory approx 28MB Shooting and Playback ...

Page 15: ...ing the Flash In situations where you want to use the flash such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit slide the flash pop up control to raise the flash When the flash is lowered flash mode is fixed at off Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use Shooting and Playback ...

Page 16: ...ooting mode icon changes Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control To zoom in closer to the subject rotate the zoom control to T telephoto To zoom out and view a larger area rotate the zoom control toW wide angle When you turn the camera on the zoom moves to the maximum wide angle position Shooting and Playback ...

Page 17: ... glows green When the camera is unable to focus the focus area flashes in red Modify the composition and then press the shutter release button halfway again Flash lamp Focus area Flash lamp Shutter speed Aperture value The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway I On The flash fires when a picture is taken o Flashing The flash is charging I Off The flas...

Page 18: ...s to be blurred Press the button gently Step 4 Play Back Images Press the E playback button The camera enters playback mode The last image saved is displayed in full frame playback mode To display previous or subsequent images press the multi selector A T or To return to shooting mode press the 0 button the shutter release button or thee 111 movie record button Shooting and Playback e movie record...

Page 19: ...es and then press the button to delete the image that is displayed After pressing the j button press or T to select Erase selected images and select multiple images to be deleted Select All images to delete all images Deleted images cannot be restored To cancel without deleting select No in the confirmation dialog and then press the button StepS Turn Offthe Camera Press the power switch to turn th...

Page 20: ...fer view edit and share images Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD ROM Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Using ViewNX 2 ...

Page 21: ...puter and insert the ViewNX 2 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Mac OS When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed double click the Welcome icon 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is not available in the...

Page 22: ...l the software 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed Windows Click Yes Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed ViewNX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2 For viewing editing and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor For basic editing of transferred movies Panorama Maker fo...

Page 23: ...he camera on To transfer images that are saved in the camera s internal memory remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer D SO card slot If your computer is equipped with an SO card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot SO card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card If a m...

Page 24: ...s a large number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 2 Transfer images to the computer Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the Source on the Options title bar of Nikon Transfer 2...

Page 25: ...stem to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 H Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in t...

Page 26: ...c modes Exposure Compensation Overall image brightness or darkness can be adjusted by setting exposure compensation before taking pictures Macro Mode The camera can focu s at a closer distance when the zoom is at a position where 2J and L 4 the zoom indicator glow green Self Timer The camera is equipped with a l 0 second timer for self portraits Not available when using tJ easy auto mode Other Fun...

Page 27: ...1 tJ Easy auto mode 2 Scene mode 3 HI Special effects mode 4 Smart portrait mode 5 0 Auto mode The icon displayed varies depending on which scene or effect was selected last Auto Mode Used for general shooting Image mode white balance continuous shooting ISO sensitivity color options and AF area mode in the shooting menu IJ 29 can be set for shooting You can also change the flash mode setting IJ 2...

Page 28: ...st selecting a scene mode Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing thee movie record button Press the e movie record button to start movie recording Press thee movie record button again to stop movie recording Other Functions Iii BJ ll r J til 4 1 iii WI Gl fi 30 Portrait ...

Page 29: ...nt mode and use the multi selector to select an item II 10 Select a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab Press the MENU button again to exit the menu Switching Between Tabs Press the multi selector IIIII to highlight the tab Press A or T to select another tab and press either the button or The selected menu is displayed Other Functions ...

Page 30: ...ails Displays 4 9 or 16 image thumbnails Rotate the zoom enable calendar W control to W in the 16 image thumbnail display display to switch to the calendar display Zoom during Magnifies the image displayed in the monitor up to T q about 1Ox Press the button to return to full frame playback playback mode Play back movies Plays back the movie currently displayed Delete image Allows you to delete ima...

Page 31: ... J o Use Description 0 t Press the 0 button the shutter release button or Switch to shooting e If movie record button to switch to shooting mode mode 8 Other Functions ...

Page 32: ...o 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 _Lt Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury For Your Safety Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break o...

Page 33: ...ou are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Use only the batteries approved for use in this product 7 Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types If Nikon rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 EN MH2 B2 or EN MH2 B4 are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combine batteries from different pairs The EN MH2 rechargeable batteries are...

Page 34: ... under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become For Your Safety exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do n...

Page 35: ... to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplan...

Page 36: ... 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 Notices interference by one or more of the following measures Re...

Page 37: ...e limits of Class BPart 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION ...

Page 38: ...an cause condensation to form inside the device Notices To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature 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 charge or the magnetic fields produ...

Page 39: ...missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Scraping or pressing on the surface of the monitor may result in damage or malfunction Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the...

Page 40: ...tures or keep a specific color in the image and change the other colors to black and white Compose just the right shot Target Finding AF aJ27 Your camera can automatically detect the main subject in your pictures and focus automatically on that subject There s no need to center the shot on your subject allowing you to be creative with your com positioning You can use this feature in auto mode by s...

Page 41: ...ontacter votre support technique Nikon local Merci I I r Estimado cliente de Nikon gracias por elegir un producto Nikon En este paquete encontrara una Gula de inicio rapido impresa en varios idiomas Esta gula contiene informacion basica para que pueda empezar a utilizar rapidamente su camara Nikon El CD ROM adjunto contiene un Manual de referencia detallado en varios idiomas guardado como url arch...

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Page 43: ...ial effects to capture truly unique shots Special Effects Mode A 46 Brighten darken or soften your pictures or keep a specific color in the image and change the other colors to black and white Compose just the right shot Target Finding AF A 69 Your camera can automatically detect the main subject in your pictures and focus automatically on that subject There s no need to center the shot on your su...

Page 44: ...Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index ...

Page 45: ...please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera The included batteries are for trial use only A memory card is not included with the camera COOLPIX L610 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries 2 USB Cable U...

Page 46: ...se 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 on a computer monitor appear in bold In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product Ico...

Page 47: ...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 requiremen...

Page 48: ...ocal 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 ...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...authorized service representative for inspection Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and ...

Page 51: ...re it is unplugged Use only the batteries approved for use in this product A 14 Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types If Nikon rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 EN MH2 B2 or EN MH2 B4 are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combine batteries from different pairs The EN MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital c...

Page 52: ...r 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 Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do n...

Page 53: ...roken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems...

Page 54: ...hat interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rece...

Page 55: ...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 th...

Page 56: ...23 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 24 Available Shooting Modes 25 Step 3 Frame a Picture 26 Using the Zoom 27 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 28 The Shutter release Button 29 Step 5 Play Back Images 30 Step 6 Delete Images 32 Shooting Features 35 G Easy Auto Mode 36 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes 37 To View a Description of Each Scene 38 Characteristics of Each Scene 38 Special Effects Mode Applying Ef...

Page 57: ...Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button Setup Menu 98 Reference Section E1 Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback E3 Shooting with Easy Panorama E3 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama E6 Favorite Pictures Mode E7 Adding Images to Albums E7 Playing Back Images in Albums E8 Removing Images from Albums E9 Changing the Favorites Album Icon E10 Auto Sort Mode E11 Auto Sort Mode Categories E11 Lis...

Page 58: ... Print Order E51 b Slide Show E55 d Protect E56 f Rotate Image E58 E Voice Memo E59 h Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card E61 C Sequence Display Options E63 N Choose Key Picture E63 The Movie Menu E64 Movie Options E64 Autofocus Mode E68 Wind Noise Reduction E68 The Setup Menu E69 Welcome Screen E69 Time Zone and Date E70 Monitor Settings E73 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E75 V...

Page 59: ...tes and Index F1 Caring for the Product F2 The Camera F2 Batteries F3 Memory Cards F5 Cleaning and Storage F6 Cleaning F6 Storage F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F17 Approved Memory Cards F21 Supported Standards F21 Index F24 ...

Page 60: ...xplains information that is displayed in the monitor The Camera Body 2 Attaching the Camera Strap 4 Raising and Lowering the Flash 5 Using Menus d Button 6 The Monitor 8 Shooting Mode 8 Playback Mode 10 If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback A 13 ...

Page 61: ... playback 75 i Playback zoom 74 j Help 38 3 Shutter release button 28 4 Power switch power on lamp 22 5 Self timer lamp 56 AF assist illuminator 98 6 Microphone stereo 79 90 7 Flash 5 53 8 Lens cover 9 Lens 10 Power connector cover for AC adapter available separately from Nikon 15 E95 11 Connector cover 80 12 USB audio video output connector 80 13 HDMI mini connector Type C 80 ...

Page 62: ...lamp 55 3 b e movie record button 90 4 A shooting mode button 36 37 46 48 51 5 c playback button 30 76 6 Multi selector 7 k apply selection button 8 l delete button 32 9 d button 6 63 78 93 98 10 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 14 16 11 Tripod socket F19 12 Monitor 8 13 Speaker 79 94 ...

Page 63: ...4 Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap 2 1 ...

Page 64: ...a Raising and Lowering the Flash Slide the K flash pop up control to raise the flash Flash settings Using the Flash Flash Modes A 53 Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use ...

Page 65: ... another tab The contents of the selected tab are displayed 4 Press the k button You can now select items within the menu Image mode White balance Continuous Shooting menu ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Tab Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detection AF assist Vibration reduction Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print d...

Page 66: ... screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detection AF assist Vibration reduction Vibration reduction On Off Vibration reduction On Off C Notes About Setting Menu Items Certain menu items cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected When a menu is displayed you can switch to shooti...

Page 67: ...fault information is displayed when you turn on the camera and also when you operate the camera and disappears after a few seconds Monitor settings A 98 Photo info Auto info Shooting Mode 999 999 400 400 F3 3 F3 3 1 0 1 0 1 250 1 250 29m 0s 29m 0s 10 10 999 999 9999 9999 10 10 28 29 30 31 6 17 1 3 4 5 22 21 23 24 19 25 26 20 33 32 34 35 36 37 15 16 2 18 8 9 11 12 10 13 14 7 27 ...

Page 68: ... 93 16 Movie options HS movies 93 17 Image mode 64 E39 18 Easy panorama 42 19 Number of exposures remaining still images 22 20 Internal memory indicator 22 21 Movie recording time 92 22 Aperture value 29 23 Shutter speed 29 24 Focus area face detection pet detection 28 43 48 25 Focus area target finding AF 64 69 26 Focus area center 28 64 27 ISO sensitivity 64 28 Exposure compensation value 60 29 ...

Page 69: ...mera Playback Mode 1m 0s 1m 0s 999 999 999 999 1m 0s 1m 0s 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 JPG 9999 JPG 999 999 999 999 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 20 23 26 13 15 14 b a 1 2 7 4 8 9 12 3 22 16 18 21 5 6 19 17 24 25 10 11 ...

Page 70: ...rint order icon 78 E51 13 Image mode 64 E39 14 Easy panorama 42 E3 15 Movie options 93 E64 16 a Current image number total number of images 30 b Movie recording time 94 17 Internal memory indicator 30 18 Easy panorama playback guide 42 E6 Sequence playback guide 31 E14 Movie playback indicator 94 19 Volume indicator 95 20 Quick retouch icon 78 E19 21 D Lighting icon 78 E20 22 Filter effects icon 7...

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Page 72: ... Insert the Batteries 14 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 16 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language Date and Time 18 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 24 Step 3 Frame a Picture 26 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 28 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 30 Step 6 Delete Images 32 ...

Page 73: ...ies from falling out 2 Insert the batteries 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 batteries 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Applicable Batteries LR6 L40 AA size alkaline battery 2 included batteries FR6 L91 AA size lithium battery 2 EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH nickel m...

Page 74: ...e in the setup menu A 99 to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera the batteries can perform more efficiently The default setting is the type of battery included with purchase When any other type of battery is used turn the camera on and change the setting C Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer Choose a reliable brand C AC ...

Page 75: ...a and the memory card Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover 1 2 3 2 1 B Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted Copy an...

Page 76: ... the card and then remove the card 2 Do not pull it at an angle B High Temperature Caution The camera batteries and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including images and movies can be saved either in the camera s internal memory approx 28 MB or on a memory card Remove th...

Page 77: ...splayed 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera When the camera is turned on the power on lamp green lights and then the monitor turns on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired language and then press the k button 3 Press H or I to select Yes and then press the k button Cancel Language Yes No Choose time zone and set dat...

Page 78: ...lect the date format and then press the k button 6 Press H I J or K to set the date and time and then press the k button Select an item Press K or J changes between D M Y hour and minute Edit the date and time Press H or I Confirm the setting Select the minute setting and then press the k button 7 Press H or I to select Yes and then press the k button Back London Casablanca Date format Year Month ...

Page 79: ...played 9 When Easy auto mode is displayed press the k button The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode A 24 To switch to another shooting mode press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k button Press this button in shooting mode for shooting mode selection menu Easy auto mode ...

Page 80: ...nd date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time A 98 E70 C The Clock Battery The camera s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera s main batteries The backup battery charges when the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charg...

Page 81: ...nal memory approx 28 MB The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the internal memory or memory card and also varies depending on the image quality and image size determined by the image mode setting A 64 E40 Display Description b Battery level high B Battery level low Prepare to replace the batteries Battery exhausted Cannot take pictures Replace the batteries...

Page 82: ...f no operations are performed for a while the monitor turns off the camera enters standby mode and the power on lamp flashes If no operations are performed for approx another three minutes the camera turns off automatically While the camera is in standby mode the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations Press the power switch shutter release button A shooting mode butto...

Page 83: ...mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode is displayed 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired shooting mode and then press the k button G easy auto mode is used in this example The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off Easy auto mode ...

Page 84: ...ctor K Select the desired effect by pressing H I J or K and then press the k button F Smart portrait A 48 When the camera detects a smiling face you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter release button smile timer You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in people s faces A Auto mode A 51 Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted in the s...

Page 85: ...eep fingers hair the camera strap and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator and microphone 2 Frame the picture Aim the camera at the desired subject When the camera determines the scene mode the shooting mode icon changes A 36 860 860 29m 0s 29m 0s Shooting mode icon ...

Page 86: ...upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode In this case select another shooting mode A 37 46 48 51 When the digital zoom is in effect the scene mode changes to U C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations When shooting in dark conditions with the flash lowered or when shooting in dark conditions using a shoot...

Page 87: ...area glows green When you are using digital zoom the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed When the camera has focused the focus indicator A 8 glows green While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator may flash in red This indicates that the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and then press...

Page 88: ...n gently B Notes About Saving Data After taking pictures or recording a movie the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged B Notes About Focus Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus A 72 C AF assist...

Page 89: ...H or J Display the next image I or K Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera s internal memory C is displayed near the current image number total number of images To return to shooting mode press the A button the shutter release button or the b e movie record button c playback button Displays the previous image Displays the next image 4 4 4 4 15 11 2012 15 30...

Page 90: ...mages are automatically rotated for playback display Each series of images captured using continuous shooting is saved in a sequence and by default only the first image in the sequence key picture is displayed to represent them A 79 Press the k button to display them as individual images Press H to return to the key picture only display C More Information Playback Zoom A 74 Thumbnail Display Calen...

Page 91: ...tton Current image Only the current image is deleted Erase selected images Multiple images can be selected and deleted A 33 All images All images are deleted To exit without deleting press the d button 3 Press H or I to select Yes and then press the k button Deleted images cannot be recovered To cancel press H or I to select No and then press the k button Current image All images Erase selected im...

Page 92: ...es to a computer before deleting them from the camera Protected images A 78 cannot be deleted B Deleting Images in a Sequence If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for sequences of images A 30 all images in the sequence including the key picture are deleted To delete individual images in a sequence press the k button to display them one at a time ...

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Page 94: ...asy Auto Mode 36 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes 37 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting 46 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces 48 A Auto Mode 51 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 52 Using the Flash Flash Modes 53 Using the Self timer 56 Using Macro Mode 58 Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation 60 FeaturesThatCanBeSetbyPressingthedButton ShootingMen...

Page 95: ...ht portrait g Night landscape i Close up j Backlighting U Other scenes Changing G Easy Auto Mode Settings Depending on the scene selected by the camera you can press the multi selector J n or K o to set the corresponding features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector A 52 Default Settings A 61 Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode image size and quality A 64 E39 ...

Page 96: ...r A 52 Default Settings A 61 Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode image size and quality A 64 E39 Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M b second icon from the top M K M H I J K M select a scene M k button b Portrait default setting A 38 c Landscape A 38 d Sports A 38 e Night portrait A 39 f Party indoor A 39 Z Beach A 39 z Snow A 39 h Sunset A 39 i Dusk dawn A 39 j...

Page 97: ...a or focus indicator A 9 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway d Sports The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame If you continue to hold the shutter release button all the way down up to about 4 images are captured continuously at a rate of about 1 9 fps when Image mode is set to P The camera focuses even when the shutter release button is not press...

Page 98: ...ty indoor The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame As images are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu A 98 when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera Z Beach The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame z Snow The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame h Sunset The camera foc...

Page 99: ...is option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera when shooting Vibration reduction is not used even if Vibration reduction A 98 in the setup menu is set to On One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter release button is pressed all the way The focus area or focus indicator A 9 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Digital zoom...

Page 100: ...ng l Museum The flash does not fire The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter release button is held all the way down and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved best shot selector m Fireworks show Shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds The camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release...

Page 101: ...ically ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame when shooting starts The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide angle position If you press the k button when an image captured using easy panorama is displayed in full frame playback mode the image scrolls automatically Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback E3 B Note...

Page 102: ...he face displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double border and the others by single borders If no pets or people s faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame B Notes About Pet Portrait Digital zoom cannot be used Depending on the distance of the subject from the camera the speed of the subject s movement the direction that the subject is facing the a...

Page 103: ...The two captured images are saved as a 3D image MPO file The first image the left eye image is also saved as a JPEG file Cancel Cancel Cancel Guide B Notes About Capturing 3D Images Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography 3D images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and subject is increased 3D images may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dar...

Page 104: ...efault setting or 1080i HDMI 3D output Set to On default setting When the camera is connected via HDMI and images are played back it may take a while to display images when switching between 3D images and non 3D images Playback zoom is not possible while images are played back in 3D Refer to the documentation included with the TV or monitor for details on how to make the settings B Notes About Vie...

Page 105: ... to cancel color selection then change the settings as desired Flash mode A 53 Self timer A 56 Macro mode A 58 Exposure compensation A 60 To return to the color selection screen press the k button again Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M G third icon from the top M K M H I J K M select an effect M k button Category Description G High key default setting Gives the entire image a bright ...

Page 106: ...cts Mode Settings Features that can be set using the multi selector A 52 Flash mode A 53 self timer A 56 macro mode A 58 and exposure compensation A 60 Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode image size and quality A 64 E39 ...

Page 107: ... not press the shutter release button If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling it automatically releases the shutter Smile timer A 64 After the camera releases the shutter it continues to detect faces and smiles and releases the shutter again if it detects a smiling face 3 Shooting ends To cancel smile detection and stop shooting perform any of the following opera...

Page 108: ...set to On the auto off function A 98 is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed The camera does not detect any faces The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile C When the Self timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer the self timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immed...

Page 109: ...Night portrait in G easy auto mode A 36 Portrait A 38 or Night portrait A 39 in scene mode Smart portrait mode A 48 Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A 78 E21 B Notes About Skin Softening It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting Under some shooting conditions the desired skin softening results may not be achieved or skin softening may be applied to areas of t...

Page 110: ...e focus areas and if the camera does not detect the main subject it automatically selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera Target Finding AF A 69 Changing A Auto Mode Settings Features that can be set using the multi selector A 52 Flash mode A 53 self timer A 56 macro mode A 58 and exposure compensation A 60 Features that can be set by pressing the d button Features That...

Page 111: ...ch mode s default settings 1 Can be set when the flash is raised The flash does not fire while it is lowered 2 Varies by the scene Default Settings A 61 3 Varies by the smart portrait menu setting Default Settings A 61 G easy auto Scene Special effects Smart portrait A auto X Flash mode1 A 53 2 w w3 w n Self timer A 56 w w w3 w Pet portrait auto release A 43 p Macro A 58 w w o Exposure compensatio...

Page 112: ...ol The flash pops up The flash does not fire while it is lowered W is displayed to indicate that the flash does not fire 2 Press the multi selector H m flash mode 3 Press H or I to select the desired mode and then press the k button Available Flash Modes A 54 If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds the selection is canceled When U auto is applied D is only display...

Page 113: ...e in portraits caused by the flash A 55 X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Y Slow sync Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery The flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighti...

Page 114: ...ied in A auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off C Effective Range of the Flash When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto the flash has a range of approx 0 5 to 6 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 19 ft at the maximum wide angle zoom position and a range of approx 1 5 to 3 2 m 5 ft to 10 ft at the maximum telephoto zoom position C Red eye Reduction This camera uses Advanced Red Eye ...

Page 115: ...commended Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu A 98 when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera 1 Press the multi selector J n self timer 2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the k button n10 is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds the selection is canceled When Pet portrait is selected in scene mode Y pet portrait auto rele...

Page 116: ... timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down About one second before the shutter is released the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily When the shutter is released the self timer is set to OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again F3 3 F3 3 1 250 1 250 B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functio...

Page 117: ...g is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds the selection is canceled 3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom position When the zoom is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm 4 i...

Page 118: ... set to ON the camera may focus even when you do not press the shutter release button halfway depending on the shooting mode and other settings As a result you may hear the sound of the camera focusing C The Macro Mode Setting Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes Default Settings A 61 The macro mode setting applied in A auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after th...

Page 119: ... value If you do not press the k button within a few seconds the setting is applied and the menu disappears When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 is applied the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor 4 Press the shutter release button to take a picture To turn off exposure compensation return to step 1 and change the value to 0 0 0 3 Exposure compensation 0 0 0 0 0 3 0...

Page 120: ...rtrait A 48 U4 Off5 Off6 0 0 A auto A 51 U Off Off 0 0 Scene b A 38 V Off Off6 0 0 c A 38 W6 Off Off6 0 0 d A 38 W6 Off6 Off6 0 0 e A 39 V7 Off Off6 0 0 f A 39 V8 Off Off6 0 0 Z A 39 U Off Off6 0 0 z A 39 U Off Off6 0 0 h A 39 W6 Off Off6 0 0 i A 39 W6 Off Off6 0 0 j A 40 W6 Off Off6 0 0 k A 40 W Off On6 0 0 u A 41 W6 Off On6 0 0 l A 41 W6 Off Off 0 0 m A 41 W6 Off6 Off6 0 06 n A 41 W Off Off 0 0 ...

Page 121: ...e set when Smile timer is set to Off 6 The setting cannot be changed 7 The setting cannot be changed The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction 8 Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used 9 The self timer cannot be used You can turn the pet portrait auto release A 43 on and off Flash1 A 53 Self timer A 56 Macro A 58 Exposure compensation A 60 O...

Page 122: ...own below If you change the image mode setting the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Easy auto mode Scene Special effects Smart portrait Auto mode Image mode w w w w w White balance w Continuous w ISO sensitivity w Color options w AF area mode w Skin softening w Smile timer w Blink proof w 860 860 29m 0s 29m 0s Image mode White balance Continuous Shooting menu ISO sensitivity Color opti...

Page 123: ...hooting when ISO sensitivity increases E46 Color options Allows you to change the color tones of images The available settings are Standard color default setting Vivid color Black and white Sepia and Cyanotype E47 AF area mode Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus the available settings are Center and Target finding AF default setting E48 Skin sof...

Page 124: ...a or Cyanotype the White balance setting is fixed at Auto Continuous Self timer A 56 When using the self timer images are not captured continuously even if Continuous or BSS is selected ISO sensitivity Continuous A 64 When Multi shot 16 is selected the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness AF area mode White balance A 64 When Target finding AF is selected a...

Page 125: ...ingle is selected the shutter sound is not heard Restricted function Option Descriptions B Notes About Digital Zoom Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings digital zoom may not be used E79 When digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses in the center of the frame ...

Page 126: ... the camera can detect up to 12 faces 2 If the camera detects a person s face and a pet s face in the same shot it focuses on the pet s face If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame You may hear the sound of the camera focusing Shooting mode Number of faces that can be detected Focus area double border ...

Page 127: ... too little of the frame When the frame includes more than one person s face the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking In some rare cases such as those described in Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus A 72 the subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green ...

Page 128: ... the subject is in focus the focus area matches the size of the subject and glows in green When the camera detects a person s face the camera focuses on it as a priority face detection The camera has nine focus areas and if it does not detect the main subject it automatically selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus area that is in ...

Page 129: ...han Auto the camera does not detect the main subject The camera may not detect the main subject properly in the following situations When the area displayed in the monitor is very dark or very bright When the main subject has no particular color When the main subject is located on one of the edges of the area displayed in the monitor When the main subject contains a repeating pattern ...

Page 130: ...ct so that the subject is in the center of the frame 2 Press the shutter release button halfway Confirm that the focus area glows green Focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 4 Press the shutter rele...

Page 131: ...rast between the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g an animal inside a cage Subjects with repeating patterns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter ...

Page 132: ...es of Images for Playback 76 FeaturesThatCanBeSetbyPressingthedButton PlaybackMenu 78 Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer 80 Using ViewNX 2 82 Installing ViewNX 2 82 Transferring Images to the Computer 85 Viewing Images 87 4 4 4 4 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG Playback menu Slide show Protect Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Print order ...

Page 133: ... 67 or pet detection A 43 the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured press H I J or K to display a different face To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces adjust the zoom ratio and then press H I J or K You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by pres...

Page 134: ...age full frame When 16 thumbnails are displayed rotate the zoom control to f h to switch to calendar display While using calendar display mode press H I J or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day 1 20 1 20 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 0001 JPG 0001 JPG 1 20 3 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 6 5 4 3 2 1 13 20 12 19 11 18 10 17 9 16 8 15 7 14 27 26 25 ...

Page 135: ...es are played back When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode this mode is selected h Favorite pictures E7 Plays back images added to an album You must add images to an album before you can select this mode A 79 F Auto sort E11 Images are automatically sorted into categories such as portraits landscapes and movies C List by date E13 Images captured on the selected date are played back ...

Page 136: ... desired mode and then press the k button If you select Play the playback screen is displayed When an option other than Play is selected the album category or shooting date selection screen is displayed To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes press the c button 3 Select an album category or shooting date and then press the k button h Favorite pictures E7 F Auto sort...

Page 137: ...ith softer facial skin tones E21 p Filter effects1 2 Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images Effect types include Soft Selective color Cross screen Miniature effect and Painting E22 a Print order3 4 When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed and how many copies of each imag...

Page 138: ...rite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode E Voice memo2 Allows you to use the camera s microphone to record voice memos and attach them to images You can also play back and delete voice memos E59 h Copy5 Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card You can also copy movies E61 C Sequence display options Allows you to select whether to display only the key pi...

Page 139: ...nnecting the camera to an external device make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document Insert the plug straight USB audio video output connector HDMI mini connector Type C How to open the connector cover ...

Page 140: ...g and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 CD ROM For information about using the ViewNX 2 CD ROM and transferring images to a computer see page 82 Printing images without using a co...

Page 141: ... included ViewNX 2 CD ROM Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 ...

Page 142: ...tion dialog to open the installation window If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is not available in the European release Click Next to display the installation window 3 Start the installer We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installa...

Page 143: ...Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed ViewNX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2 For viewing editing and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor For basic editing of transferred movies Panorama Maker for creating a single panorama image of a landscape etc from a series of images that each capture a separate ...

Page 144: ...e slot SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program se...

Page 145: ...lt settings all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer 3 Terminate the connection If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the ca...

Page 146: ...Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock ...

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Page 148: ...ding and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie record button Recording Movies 90 Playing Back Movies 94 860 860 29m 0s 29m 0s 14m30s 14m30s ...

Page 149: ...eas are not displayed during recording When an option with 16 9 aspect ratio width length such as d HD 1080pP 1920 1080 is selected for Movie options the monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16 9 when recording movies If Photo info in the Monitor settings A 98 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto info the area that is visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording st...

Page 150: ...oom control operation autofocus lens drive movement vibration reduction and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies Banding may occur in images under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to ...

Page 151: ...e is 4 GB and the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card If the camera becomes hot movie recording may stop before these limits are reached C Functions Available with Movie Recording The exposure compensation white balance and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording The t...

Page 152: ...on playback E64 Autofocus mode When A Single AF default setting is selected focus is locked when movie recording begins When B Full time AF is selected the camera focuses continuously while recording When B Full time AF is selected the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies If you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded select A Single AF E68 Wind...

Page 153: ... indicated by the movie options icon A 93 Press the k button to play back movies Deleting Movies To delete a movie select the desired movie in full frame playback mode A 30 or thumbnail playback mode A 75 and then press the l button A 32 10s 10s 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 0010 MOV 0010 MOV Movie options ...

Page 154: ...k The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor C Press the k button to rewind the movie Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding D Press the k button to advance the movie Hold down the k button for continuous advancing F Press the k button to resume playback I Press the k button to cut unwanted portions of a movie ...

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Page 156: ...eral Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings available in the z setup menu 860 860 29m 0s 29m 0s Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detection AF assist Vibration reduction ...

Page 157: ... E75 Vibration reduction Allows you to select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting E76 Motion detection Allows you to set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when motion is detected when shooting still images E77 AF assist Allows you to enable and disable the AF assist illuminator E78 Digital zoom Allows you to...

Page 158: ...e using face detection E85 Eye Fi upload Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye Fi card E87 Reset all Allows you to reset the camera s settings to their default values E88 Battery type Change this setting to match the type of batteries that are inserted in the camera E92 Firmware version Allows you to confirm the ...

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Page 160: ...ng Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback E3 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode E7 Auto Sort Mode E11 List by Date Mode E13 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence E14 Editing Still Images E17 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV E27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E29 Movies Editing Movies E37 ...

Page 161: ...Menu The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode E39 The Smart Portrait Menu E49 The Playback Menu E51 The Movie Menu E64 The Setup Menu E69 Additional Information File and Folder Names E93 Optional Accessories E95 Error Messages E97 ...

Page 162: ...tically When the camera is readied in the vertical position the direction and the width and height are switched 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene and then press the shutter release button halfway to focus The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide angle position A grid is displayed in the monitor The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Exposure compensation A 60...

Page 163: ...is moving in shooting begins A guide indicating the current shooting position is displayed When the shooting position guide reaches the edge shooting ends Example of camera movement The operator without shifting position moves the camera horizontally or vertically in an arc so that the guide travels from one edge to the other Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seco...

Page 164: ...ed too quickly or shaken too much or if the subject is too uniform e g walls or darkness an error may occur If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half way point in the panorama range a panorama image is not saved If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching the edge of the range the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray ...

Page 165: ...ress the k button to perform the following operations Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickly Advance B Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly Pause E The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor C Hold down the k button to rewind D Hold down the k button to scroll F ...

Page 166: ...pictures playback mode 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired image and then press H to display y You can add y to multiple images To remove y press I Rotate the zoom control A 2 to g i to switch to full frame playback mode or f h to 12 image thumbnail playback mode Press the k button to display the album selection screen 2 Use the multi selector to select the desired album and th...

Page 167: ...u A 78 Press the c button playback mode M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button B Notes About Favorite Pictures When images are added to an album they are not moved from the folder to which they were saved E93 or copied to the album Only the file names of the images are added to the album When using favorite pictures mode images are played back by retrieving the images that correspond to the f...

Page 168: ...oom control A 2 to g i to switch to full frame playback mode or f h to 12 image thumbnail playback mode Press the k button to display a removal confirmation screen 2 Select Yes and then press the k button To cancel removal select No Enter h Favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M h Remove from favorites M k button Back Remove from f...

Page 169: ...n changes and the monitor display returns to the list of albums screen Press the c button playback mode M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button Back Choose icon Back Choose icon B Notes About Favorites Album Icons Set the favorites album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card To change the favorites album icons for the internal memory first remove the memory card from...

Page 170: ...feature from the auto sort menu A 78 Auto Sort Mode Categories Press the c button playback mode M c button M F Auto sort M k button Option Description Z Smile Images captured in smart portrait mode A 48 with Smile timer set to On D Portraits Images captured using Portrait Night portrait and Backlighting in G easy auto mode A 36 Images captured using Portrait Night portrait Party indoor and Backlig...

Page 171: ...her images that cannot be defined by the categories described here Option Description B Notes About Auto Sort Mode Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode If 999 images or movies have already been sorted to a specific category new images and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode You can play back images and mo...

Page 172: ...ages captured on the selected date When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode press the d button to select a feature from the list by date menu A 78 Calendar display A 75 cannot be used in list by date mode Press the c button playback mode M c button M C List by date M k button List by date 3 20 11 2012 2 15 11 2012 1 10 11 2012 05 11 2012 10 B Notes About List by D...

Page 173: ...nly the key picture is displayed for a sequence press the k button to display each image in a sequence individually To display the previous or next image press the multi selector J or K To return to key picture only display press the multi selector H When displaying images individually thumbnails are not displayed To display images in a sequence as thumbnails set Sequence display options to Indivi...

Page 174: ... is pressed the following menu operations are available for the images in that sequence 1 This operation is not available when only a key picture is displayed Display the images in the sequence individually and then press the d button 2 If the d button is pressed when only a key picture displayed the same settings can be applied to all images in that sequence Press the d button after displaying in...

Page 175: ...ture is selected in the erase selected images screen A 33 all pictures in the sequence are deleted All images All images are deleted including the sequence represented by the currently displayed key picture If the k button has been pressed and each individual image in the sequence is displayed before pressing the l button Deletion methods change as follows Current image The image currently display...

Page 176: ...current image with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the image Skin softening E21 Allows you to make the skin tones in people s faces smoother Filter effects E22 Digital filter effects are available to apply a variety of effects to images Effect types include Soft Selective color Cross screen Miniature effect and Painting Small picture E24 Allows you to create a small c...

Page 177: ...al images and select an image in the sequence Set Sequence display options E63 in the playback menu to Individual pictures to display them as individual images and select an image C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function check the following restrictions Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function...

Page 178: ...re indicated by s displayed during playback Press the c button playback mode M d button M k Quick retouch M k button C Original and Edited Images Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original...

Page 179: ... or I to select OK and then press the k button The original version is displayed on the left and an example of the edited version is displayed on the right A new edited copy is saved as a separate image Copies created with this feature are indicated by c displayed during playback Press the c button playback mode M d button M I D Lighting M k button D Lighting OK Cancel C More Information File and ...

Page 180: ... to the center of the frame are softened If more than one face was processed press the multi selector J or K to display a different face Press the d button to adjust the degree of softening The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 Copies created with this feature are indicated by E displayed during playback Press the c button playback mode M d button M e Skin softening M k button Skin s...

Page 181: ... 43 areas around faces are blurred Selective color Allows you to keep one specified color in the image and change the other colors to black and white Cross screen Allows you to produce star like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights This effect is suitable for night scenes Miniature effect Allows you to make an image look like a miniat...

Page 182: ...etained Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen without making any changes 3 Confirm the effect and then press the k button A new edited copy is created To exit without saving the copy press J Copies created with this feature are indicated by c displayed during playback Soft Normal Extent Example Soft Back Back Back Preview Save Save Save C More Information File and Folder Names E...

Page 183: ...A new edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of 1 16 Copies created with this feature are smaller than other images when displayed during playback and are indicated by the A icon Press the c button playback mode M d button M g Small picture M k button 320 240 160 120 640 480 Small picture Yes No Create small picture file 5 5 5 5 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 0005 JPG...

Page 184: ...tall portrait orientation first use the Rotate image option E58 to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation Next enlarge the image for cropping crop the image and then rotate the cropped image back to tall portrait orientation 2 Refine copy composition Rotate the zoom control to g i or f h to adjust the zoom ratio Press the multi selector H I J or K to scroll the image so ...

Page 185: ... image size pixels of the cropped copy is also reduced Images cropped to an image size of 320 240 or 160 120 are smaller than other images when displayed during playback C More Information File and Folder Names E93 5 5 5 5 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 0005 JPG 0005 JPG ...

Page 186: ...ble HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV When using the included audio video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio in jacks on the TV When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV White Yellow Red HDMI mini connector Type C To HDM...

Page 187: ...use excessive force When disconnecting the cable do not pull the connector at an angle Do not connect cables to the HDMI mini connector and to the USB audio video output connector simultaneously B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera s TV settings E84 in the setup menu matches the standard used by your TV C Using a TV Remote Control HDMI Device Control The remote contr...

Page 188: ...o the printer and print images without using a computer Follow the procedures below to print images Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option E51 Connect to the printer E30 Print images one at a time E32 Print multiple images E34 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable ...

Page 189: ...adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction C Printing Images In addition to printing images 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 images saved on the memory card Inserting the memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot Taking the memory card to ...

Page 190: ...oriented do not insert the cable at an angle and do not use excessive force When disconnecting the cable do not remove the cable at an angle 4 Turn on the camera When properly connected the PictBridge startup screen is displayed in the camera monitor followed by the Print selection screen Print selection 32 NO 32 15 11 2012 ...

Page 191: ...utton To make it easier to select images rotate the zoom control to f h to switch to 12 image thumbnail playback mode Rotate the zoom control to g i to switch to full frame playback mode 2 Select Copies and then press the k button 3 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired number of copies up to nine and then press the k button Print selection 32 NO 32 15 11 2012 Start print prints 1 ...

Page 192: ...er size option 6 Select Start print and then press the k button 7 Printing begins Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete Start print prints 4 PictBridge Copies Paper size Paper size Default A4 100 150 mm 4 6 in 8 10 in 5 7 in 3 5 5 in Start print prints 4 PictBridge Copies Paper size Printing Cancel 2 4 Current number of copies total number ...

Page 193: ...the k button To exit the print menu press the d button 3 Select the desired paper size and then press the k button To specify paper size using settings on the printer select Default in the paper size option 4 Select Print selection Print all images or DPOF printing and then press the k button Print menu Print selection Paper size DPOF printing Print all images Paper size Default A4 100 150 mm 4 6 ...

Page 194: ...e zoom control to f h to switch back to 12 image thumbnail playback mode Press the k button when setting is complete When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and then press the k button to start printing Select Cancel and then press the k button to return to the print menu Print all images One copy of each image saved in the internal memory or on the memory card is printe...

Page 195: ...hen press the k button to return to the print menu To view the current print order select View images and then press the k button To print images press the k button again Start print prints Cancel 10 DPOF printing View images Back View images 10 Printing 2 10 Cancel Current number of copies total number of copies C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper ...

Page 196: ...t point of the edit Press the multi selector J or K to move the start point to the point where you want the movie to start To cancel editing press H or I to select O return and then press the k button 4 Press H or I to select N choose end point Press J or K to move the end point on the right edge to the point where you want the movie to end Select c preview and then press the k button to play back...

Page 197: ...ted by editing A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed To trim another area of the movie select and edit the original movie When the battery level indicator is B Movies are trimmed in one second intervals therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie may differ slightly from the selected start and end points Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long Edi...

Page 198: ...456P Images are higher quality than P The compression ratio is approx 1 4 P 4608 3456 default setting Best choice in most situations The compression ratio is approx 1 8 R 3264 2448 r 2272 1704 q 1600 1200 Smaller size than P R and r and therefore allows more images to be saved The compression ratio is approx 1 8 O 640 480 Suited to full screen display on a TV with an aspect ratio width length of 4...

Page 199: ...ing exposures displayed in the monitor when shooting 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 2 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 images printed at higher resolutions wil...

Page 200: ... can be used under most types of lighting white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode A 8 No icon is displayed when Auto is selected Enter A auto mode M d button M White balance M k button Option Description a Auto default s...

Page 201: ...ed subject and then place it under the lighting that is used when shooting 2 Display the shooting menu A 63 use the multi selector to select b Preset manual in the White balance menu and then press the k button The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance 3 Select Measure To apply the most recently measured white balance value select Cancel and then press the k button The white ...

Page 202: ...et No image is saved Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window B Notes About White Balance Some settings cannot be used with other functions A 65 When white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash lower the flash A 5 B Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual When shooting using the flash set White balance to Auto or Flash ...

Page 203: ...released D BSS best shot selector The best shot selector is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images When BSS is on the camera captures up to 10 images while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved BSS is best suited to sho...

Page 204: ...ay appear in captured images The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition When Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds such as fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting Some setti...

Page 205: ... icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode A 8 When Auto is selected the E icon is not displayed at ISO 125 but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 125 Enter A auto mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button Option Description a Auto default setting Sensitivity is ISO 125 when there is sufficient lighting the...

Page 206: ...ange according to the selected color option Enter A auto mode M d button M Color options M k button Option Description n Standard color default setting Use to achieve natural colors in your images o Vivid color Use to achieve vivid colors in your images p Black and white Use to save images in black and white q Sepia Use to save images in sepia tones r Cyanotype Use to save images in cyan blue mono...

Page 207: ...not be used with other functions A 65 When target finding AF is selected and the camera does not focus on the desired subject set AF area mode to Center You can also use focus lock A 71 and try shooting again Enter A auto mode M d button M AF area mode M k button Option Description y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame The focus area is always displayed in the cente...

Page 208: ...ode A 8 No icon is displayed when Off is selected The results of the effect cannot be confirmed when shooting Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description e On default setting When the shutter is released the camera detects one or more person s faces up to three and processes the image to soften fa...

Page 209: ...The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode A 8 No icon is displayed when Off is selected Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button Option Description a On default setting Enables the smile timer k Off Turns the smile timer off Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On Enables the b...

Page 210: ...s Inserting the memory card into a DPOF compatible F21 printer s card slot Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab Connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible F22 printer E29 A print order can also be created for images saved in the internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera 1 Use the multi selector to select Select images and then press the k button In favorite pictu...

Page 211: ... zoom control to f h to switch back to 12 image thumbnail playback mode Press the k button when setting is complete 3 Select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information Select Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all images in the print order Select Info and press the k button to print shooting information shutter speed and aperture value on all images in th...

Page 212: ...rmation is used Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF compatible printer via the included USB cable E36 Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed The date printed is that saved when the image was captured Changing the camera s date using the Date and time or Time zone in the Time zone and date option in the setu...

Page 213: ...t order exceeds 99 the screen shown below is displayed Select Yes to remove images previously added from the print order and restrict the print order to images just marked Select Cancel to remove the images just added from the print order and restrict the print order to images previously marked C Canceling Existing Print Order Select Delete print order in step 1 E51 of a Print Order Creating a DPO...

Page 214: ...ogress press the multi selector K or I to display the next image or J or H to display the previous image Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind To end or pause the slide show press the k button Press the c button playback mode M d button M b Slide show M k button C Print Date When shooting date and time are imprinted on images using the Print date option E75 in the setup menu images are...

Page 215: ...Screen E57 Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files E82 Protected images are indicated by s during playback A 11 Press the c button playback mode M d button M d Protect M k button B Notes About Slide Show Only the first frame of movies is displayed When Key picture only is selected as the method to display sequences E14 only the key p...

Page 216: ...multi selector J or K to select an image Rotate the zoom control A 2 to g i to switch to full frame playback or f h to switch to 12 thumbnail display Only one image can be selected for Rotate image Choose key picture and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 2 Press H or I to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies When an image is selected y is displayed with the image Repeat steps 1 and...

Page 217: ... button the displayed orientation is applied and the orientation information is saved with the image Press the c button playback mode M d button M f Rotate image M k button Back Rotate image Rotate Back Rotate image Rotate Back Rotate image Rotate Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Rotate 90 degrees clockwise B Notes About Image Rotation This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make ...

Page 218: ...ck mode Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the k button to record a voice memo up to about 20 seconds Do not touch the microphone during recording During recording o and p flash in the monitor When recording ends the voice memo playback screen is displayed Press the multi selector J before or after recording a voice memo to return to the playback menu Press the d button to exit the playback menu...

Page 219: ...on Only the voice memo is deleted Back Back Back 20s 20s Yes No File will be deleted OK B Notes About Voice Memos When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted both the image and its voice memo are deleted You cannot delete voice memos attached to protected images E56 Voice memos cannot be recorded for an image that already has a voice memo attached to it The current voice memo must be delet...

Page 220: ...d then press the k button Camera to card Copies images from internal memory to memory card Card to camera Copies images from memory card to internal memory 2 Select a copy option and then press the k button Selected images Copies images selected from the image selection screen E57 All images Copies all images Press the c button playback mode M d button M h Copy M k button Copy Camera to card Card ...

Page 221: ...m C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images when only the key picture is displayed for the sequence E14 all images in the sequence are copied If you press the d button and select Current sequence after you press the k button and display images in a sequence as individual images all images in the sequence are copied If you press the k bu...

Page 222: ...e set for each sequence of images When changing this setting before pressing the d button first select the desired sequence using full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode When the key picture selection screen is displayed select an image The Image Selection Screen E57 Press the c button playback mode M d button M C Sequence display options M k button Option Description Individual pictur...

Page 223: ...he file size increases Maximum Movie Recording Time A 92 When recording normal speed movies select one of the normal speed movie options and when recording in slow motion or fast motion select one of the HS movie options E65 Normal Speed Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Movie options M k button Option Movie bitrate Description d HD 1080pP 1920 1080 default setting Approx 18 M...

Page 224: ...s recording to a memory card class 6 or higher is recommended g VGA 640 480 Approx 2 9 Mbps Movies with an aspect ratio width length of 4 3 are recorded Option Movie bitrate Description i HS 60 fps 1280 720 Approx 6 1 Mbps 1 2 speed slow motion movies with a 16 9 aspect ratio width length are recorded Max recording time 30 seconds playback time one minute j HS 15 fps 1920 1080 Approx 12 3 Mbps 2 s...

Page 225: ...ss the k button Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen 2 Press the b e movie record button to start recording Movie recording begins after the monitor briefly turns off The maximum recording time display indicates the maximum recording time for HS movies 3 Press the b e movie record button to end recording Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M Movie opt...

Page 226: ...0 1080 movies that can be played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed can be recorded When i HS 60 fps 1280 720 is selected Movies are recorded at high speeds for up to 30 seconds and are played back in slow motion at a speed two times slower than normal speed When j HS 15 fps 1920 1080 is selected Movies of up to two minutes in length are recorded when recording for t...

Page 227: ...locked when the b e movie record button is pressed to start recording Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject remains fairly consistent B Full time AF Camera focuses continuously Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject changes significantly during recording The sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie Use of Single ...

Page 228: ...d enters shooting or playback mode Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen When the image selection screen is displayed select an image E57 and then press the k button As the selected image is saved by the camera it is displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted Images captured at an Image mode E39 setting of g 4608 2592 images captured us...

Page 229: ...ghted item Press H or I Apply the setting Select the minute setting and then press the k button Date format The available date formats are Year Month Day Month Day Year and Day Month Year Time zone Home time zone w can be specified and daylight saving time can be enabled or disabled When the travel destination x is selected the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone ...

Page 230: ...he date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected 3 Press K The travel destination screen is displayed London Casablanca Time zone and date 15 11 2012 15 30 Time zone Date and time Date format D M Y Time zone 15 11 2012 15 30 Home time zone Travel destination London Casablanca Time zone 15 11 2012 15 30 Home time zone Travel destination London Casablanca ...

Page 231: ...in shooting mode Back 10 30 05 00 New York Toronto Lima Time zone 15 11 2012 10 30 Home time zone Travel destination New York Toronto Lima C w Home Time Zone To switch to the home time zone select w Home time zone in step 2 and then press the k button To change the home time zone select w Home time zone in step 2 and then complete steps 3 and 4 C Daylight Saving Time When daylight saving time star...

Page 232: ...nes whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting The default setting is On Brightness Select from 5 settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 Shooting mode Playback mode Show info Auto info default setting The same information as in Show info is displayed If no operations are performed after a few seconds the display is the same as Hide info The informat...

Page 233: ...to information shown with Auto info a frame that represents the area that is captured when recording movies is displayed before recording begins The movie frame is not displayed when recording movies The same information as in Auto info is displayed Shooting mode Playback mode 860 860 29m 0s 29m 0s 4 4 4 4 15 11 2012 15 30 15 11 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG 860 860 29m 0s 29m 0s C Battery Level Wh...

Page 234: ...of image data and cannot be deleted The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations When using Night portrait when Hand held is selected Easy panorama Pet portrait when Continuous is selected or 3D photography in scene mode When recording movies Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting E39 of O 640 480 may be di...

Page 235: ... displayed when Off is selected d button M z tab M Vibration reduction M k button Option Description g On default setting Vibration reduction is enabled k Off Vibration reduction is disabled B Notes About Vibration Reduction After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode wait for the shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking pictures Due to c...

Page 236: ...y increased to reduce blurring However motion detection does not function in the following situations When the flash fires In the following scene modes Sports A 38 Night portrait A 39 Dusk dawn A 39 Night landscape A 40 Museum A 41 Fireworks show A 41 Backlighting A 42 Easy panorama A 42 Pet portrait A 43 and 3D photography A 44 When Continuous E44 is set to Continuous or Multi shot 16 in A auto m...

Page 237: ...luminator lights automatically when the subject is dimly lit The illuminator has a range of about 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in at the maximum telephoto position Note that for some scene modes such as Museum A 41 and Pet portrait A 43 the AF assist illuminator may not light even when Auto is selected Off The AF assist illuminator does not light The ca...

Page 238: ... zoom control to g i triggers digital zoom A 27 Off Digital zoom is not activated B Notes About Digital Zoom When digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses on the center of the frame Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Portrait Night portrait Night landscape Easy panorama Pet portrait or 3D photography is selected for scene mode When smart portrait mode is selected When...

Page 239: ...een locked and three times when an error is detected and welcome sound is played when the camera is turned on Shutter sound Select On default setting or Off Even when set to On the shutter sound is not heard in the following situations When Continuous is set to any setting other than Single E44 When using Sports A 38 Museum A 41 or Pet portrait A 43 in scene mode When recording movies B Notes Abou...

Page 240: ...ions are performed for approx another three minutes the camera turns off automatically When the power on lamp is flashing pressing any of the following buttons turns the monitor back on Power switch shutter release button A button c button or b e movie record button C Notes About Auto Off The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations When a menu is...

Page 241: ...When a memory card is inserted in the camera the Format card option is displayed in the setup menu d button M z tab M Format memory Format card M k button No Format memory All images will be deleted OK Format No Format card All images will be deleted OK Format B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Favorites album icon settings E10 are reset to their default settings number icon...

Page 242: ...ab M Language M k button Czech Romanian Danish Finnish German Swedish Default setting Vietnamese Spanish Turkish Greek Ukrainian French Arabic Indonesian Bengali Italian Simplified Chinese Hungarian Traditional Chinese Dutch Hindi Norwegian Japanese Polish Korean Brazilian Portuguese Tamil European Portuguese Thai Russian ...

Page 243: ...HDMI CEC compatible television when connected with an HDMI cable Select On default setting to use the television s remote control to perform playback operations Using a TV Remote Control HDMI Device Control E28 HDMI 3D output Set the method used to output 3D images to HDMI devices Select On default setting to play back 3D images captured with this camera in 3D C HDMI and HDMI CEC HDMI is the abbre...

Page 244: ... using continuous shooting d button M z tab M Blink warning M k button Option Description On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection the Did someone blink screen is displayed in the monitor The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was released is framed by a yellow border Should this occur check ...

Page 245: ...returns to shooting mode Function Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked Rotate the zoom control to g i Switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to f h Select the face to be displayed While zoomed in press the multi selector J or K to switch to another face Delete the image Press the l button Switch to shooting mode Press the k button shutter release button A button or the...

Page 246: ...d manufacturer The camera can be used to turn Eye Fi cards on and off but may not support other Eye Fi functions The camera is not compatible with the Endless Memory function When it is set on a computer disable the function If the Endless Memory function is enabled the number of pictures taken may not be displayed correctly The Eye Fi upload feature is intended for use only in the country of purc...

Page 247: ...r A 56 Off Macro mode A 58 Off Exposure compensation A 60 0 0 Option Default value Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection menu A 37 Portrait Night landscape A 40 Hand held Hue adjustment in Food mode A 41 Center Easy panorama A 42 Normal 180 Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode A 43 Continuous Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode A 43 On Option Default value Special effect...

Page 248: ... On Blink proof E50 Off Option Default value Image mode E39 P 4608 3456 White balance E41 Auto Continuous E44 Single ISO sensitivity E46 Auto Color options E47 Standard color AF area mode E48 Target finding AF Option Default value Movie options E64 HD 1080pP 1920 1080 Autofocus mode E68 Single AF Wind noise reduction E68 Off ...

Page 249: ...uction E76 On Motion detection E77 Auto AF assist E78 Auto Digital zoom E79 On Button sound E80 On Shutter sound E80 On Auto off E81 1 min HDMI E84 Auto HDMI device control E84 On HDMI 3D output E84 On Blink warning E85 Off Eye Fi upload E87 Enable Option Default value Paper size E33 E34 Default Frame interval for Slide show E55 3 s Sequence display options E63 Key picture only ...

Page 250: ...0001 delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card A 32 before selecting Reset all The following menu settings remains unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all Shooting menu Preset manual data E42 acquired for White balance Playback menu Choose key picture E63 Setup menu Settings for image registered for Welcome screen E69 Time zone and date E70 Language E83 Video mode...

Page 251: ...ersion You can view the current camera firmware version d button M z tab M Battery type M k button Option Description Alkaline default setting LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries COOLPIX Ni MH Nikon EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries Lithium FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries d button M z tab M Firmware version M k button Back COOLPIX L610 Ver x x ...

Page 252: ...s are assigned automatically starting with 0001 Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the image to which the voice memo is attached DSCN0001 JPG Identifier not shown on camera monitor Original still images their associated voice memos and movies DSCN Small copies and their associated voice memos SSCN Cropped copies and their associated voice memos RSCN Images created by...

Page 253: ...images copies 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 E61 If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images or an image is numbered 9999 no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted E82 or a new memory ca...

Page 254: ...teries EN MH2 B2 set of two EN MH2 batteries Rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 B4 set of four EN MH2 batteries Battery charger Battery Charger MH 72 includes two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries Battery Charger MH 73 includes four EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries AC adapter AC Adapter EH 65A connect as shown AC Adapter EH 62B cannot be used Camera strap Strap AN CP23 Attaching the AN CP23 ...

Page 255: ...E96 Reference Section Attaching the AN CP23 Camera Strap 2 1 4 3 5 9 8 7 6 a 0 c b ...

Page 256: ...ish recording Wait until the image is saved and the message disappears from the display Memory card is write protected Write protect switch is in lock position Slide write protect switch to write position Not available if Eye Fi card is locked Eye Fi card write protect switch is in lock position Slide write protect switch to write position Error accessing Eye Fi card Check that terminals are clean...

Page 257: ... saved Error occurred while saving image Format internal memory or memory card E82 Camera has run out of file numbers Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card E93 Image cannot be used for welcome screen The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen Images captured at an Image mode setting of g 4608 2592 Images captured using Easy panorama or 3D photography Im...

Page 258: ...No images in the internal memory or memory card Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera s internal memory To copy the images saved in the camera s internal memory to the memory card press the d button to select Copy in the playback menu 17 E61 No images have been added to the selected album Add images to the album Select an album to which images are added E7 ...

Page 259: ...era is moved too fast When the camera is not moved properly in the panorama direction E3 Unable to create panorama Pan the camera in one direction only Unable to create panorama Pan the camera more slowly Shooting failed When capturing 3D images the first image could not be captured Try shooting again In some shooting conditions such as when the subject is moving dark or low in contrast shooting m...

Page 260: ...al circuitry Turn camera off remove and reinsert batteries and turn camera on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative 14 23 Printer error check printer status Printer error Check printer After solving the problem select Resume and then press the k button to resume printing Printer error check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer Load the spec...

Page 261: ...sume and then press the k button to resume printing Printer error out of ink Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty Replace ink cartridge select Resume and then press the k button to resume printing Printer error file corrupt An error caused by the image file has occurred Select Cancel and then press the k button to cancel printing Display Cause Solution A ...

Page 262: ...nical Notes and Index Caring for the Product F2 The Camera F2 Batteries F3 Memory Cards F5 Cleaning and Storage F6 Cleaning F6 Storage F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F17 Approved Memory Cards F21 Supported Standards F21 Index F24 ...

Page 263: ...ed 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 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 charge or the ...

Page 264: ...ury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth 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 Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in For Your Saf...

Page 265: ...harge rechargeable Ni MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining the message Battery exhausted may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries This is due to the memory effect in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to their normal behavior Rechargeable Ni MH batteries d...

Page 266: ...th another device Before using a new memory card we recommend using this camera to format the card Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep copy that data to a computer before formatting If the message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when you insert a memory car...

Page 267: ...e damaged or malfunction If you still cannot remove the grime wet a soft cloth with a commercial liquid lens cleaner and gently wipe off the grime Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints oil or other grime wipe the area with a soft dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth Do not wipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction Bo...

Page 268: ... you insert the batteries and operate the camera approximately once a month Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios Places that are exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of ...

Page 269: ...ta currently being recorded will be lost data that have already been recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source 14 15 23 E95 Camera turns off without warning Battery is exhausted Camera has turned off automatically to save power The camera and batteries have become too cold and cannot operate properly 22 98 E81 F4 Monitor is blank Camera is off Battery is exhausted...

Page 270: ...displayed in monitor Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show info 98 E73 Print date not available Time zone and date in the setup menu has not been set 18 98 E70 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled The current shooting mode is one that does not support Print date The date cannot be imprinted on movies 98 E75 Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when ...

Page 271: ...ed press the d button Battery is exhausted When flash lamp flashes flash is charging 30 3 22 55 Cannot capture 3D image In some shooting conditions such as when the subject is dark or low in contrast the second image may not be captured or the 3D image may not be saved Camera cannot focus Subject is too close Try shooting using easy auto mode Close up in scene mode or macro mode The intended subje...

Page 272: ...elected On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu Another function that restricts flash is enabled 5 53 61 64 E50 65 Digital zoom cannot be used Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Portrait Night portrait Night landscape Easy panorama Pet portrait or 3D photography is selected for scene mode When smart portrait...

Page 273: ...e or hue is not adjusted properly 41 64 E41 Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image The subject is dark so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by Using flash Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 53 64 E46 Images are too dark underexposed The flash is lowered or a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire is selected Flash window is b...

Page 274: ... than V auto with red eye reduction and try taking a picture again 39 53 Skin tones are not softened In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be smoothed Use Skin softening in the playback menu for images containing four or more faces 49 78 E21 Saving images takes time It may take more time to save images in the following situations When the noise reduction function is in operation su...

Page 275: ...gital camera Voice memos attached to images using another camera cannot be played back on this camera 79 E59 Cannot use quick retouch D Lighting skin softening filter effects small picture or crop These options cannot be used with movies Images captured at an Image mode setting of g 4608 2592 and images captured using Easy panorama or 3D photography cannot be edited and the same editing feature ca...

Page 276: ... in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer The saved images are not displayed in auto sort mode The desired image was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed Images saved with another make or model of digital camera or images copied using the Copy option cannot be played back in auto sort mode Images saved in...

Page 277: ...85 Images to be printed are not displayed Memory card contains no images Replace the memory card Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory Images captured using 3D photography in scene mode cannot be printed 16 16 44 Cannot select paper size with camera Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations even when printing from a PictBridge compatible pr...

Page 278: ...prox 700 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Vibration reduction Lens shift Motion blur reduction Motion detection still pictures Autofocus AF Contrast detect AF Focus range W Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in T Approx 1 0 m 3 ft 4 in Macro mode Approx 1 cm 0 4 in wide angle position relative to G All distances measured from center of front surface of lens Focus area selection Center face detection target finding AF ...

Page 279: ...00 1200 VGA 640 480 16 9 4608 2592 ISO sensitivity Standard output sensitivity ISO 125 1600 ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode Exposure Metering mode 256 segment matrix center weighted digital zoom less than 2 spot digital zoom 2 Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation 2 0 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV Shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter Speed 1 1600 1 s 4 s...

Page 280: ...Norwegian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Tamil Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Power sources LR6 L40 AA size alkaline battery 2 FR6 L91 AA size lithium battery 2 EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH battery available separately 2 AC Adapter EH 65A available separately Battery life1 Still pictures Approx 120 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx 470 shots when...

Page 281: ...ondition interval between shots and the amount of time menus and images are displayed The included batteries are for trial use only Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6 L91 AA size Energizer R Ultimate Lithium batteries 2 The maximum size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is suffi...

Page 282: ...stry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera DPOF Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards Exif version 2 3 Exchangeable image file format Exif version 2 3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images...

Page 283: ...other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com Trademark Information Microsoft Windows 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 registered in the U S and other countries The iFrame logo and the iFrame sy...

Page 284: ... Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License Harfbuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The Harfbuzz Project http www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved ...

Page 285: ...0 l Delete button 3 32 d button 3 6 63 78 93 98 K Flash pop up control 3 5 53 m Flash mode 53 n Self timer 56 p Macro mode 58 o Exposure compensation 60 j Help 38 Numerics 3D images 44 E93 3D photography s 44 A AC adapter 15 E95 AF area mode 64 E48 AF assist illuminator 2 98 E78 Album E10 Alkaline batteries 14 Aperture value 29 Audio video cable 81 E27 Audio video in jack 81 E27 Auto flash 54 Auto...

Page 286: ...aving time 19 E72 Delete 32 Digital zoom 27 98 E79 Direct print 81 E29 D Lighting 78 E20 DPOF F21 DPOF print E36 DSCN E93 Dusk dawn i 39 E Easy auto mode 36 Easy panorama p 42 E3 Easy panorama playback 42 E6 Editing movies E37 EN MH1 F4 EN MH2 E95 F3 Exposure compensation 60 Extension E93 Eye Fi upload 99 E87 Eyelets for camera strap 2 F Face detection 67 Favorite pictures 79 E7 Favorite pictures ...

Page 287: ...ry 17 ISO sensitivity 64 E46 J JPG E93 L Landscape c 38 Language 99 E83 Lens 2 F17 Lens cover 2 List by date menu 78 E13 List by date mode 76 E13 Lithium batteries 14 Low key H 46 M Macro mode 58 Memory capacity 22 Memory card 16 F21 Memory card slot 16 Microphone stereo 2 Monitor 3 8 F6 Monitor settings 98 E73 Motion detection 98 E77 MOV E93 Movie menu 93 Movie options 93 E64 Movie playback 94 Mo...

Page 288: ...rder 78 E51 Print order option 21 E52 E53 Printer 81 E29 Protect 78 E56 Q Quick retouch 78 E19 R Rechargeable battery E95 Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries 14 Recording movies 90 Recording slow motion movies 93 E65 E66 Red eye reduction 54 55 Remove from favorites 79 E9 Reset all 99 E88 Rotate image 78 E58 RSCN E93 S Scene mode 37 Selective color I 46 Self timer 56 Self timer lamp 2 57 S...

Page 289: ...trap 4 E96 Sunset h 39 T Thumbnail display 75 Time difference E71 Time zone 19 E70 Time zone and date 18 98 E70 Tripod socket 3 F19 TV 81 E27 TV settings 99 E84 U USB cable 81 85 E31 USB audio video output connector 2 80 85 E27 E29 V Vibration reduction 98 E76 Video mode E84 ViewNX 2 82 84 Vivid color 64 E47 Voice memo 79 E59 Volume 95 E59 W WAV E93 Welcome screen 98 E69 White balance 64 E41 Wind ...

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Page 294: ... About Movie Recording The optical zoom magnification ratio cannot be changed once recording starts Use the zoom control to operate digital zoom while recording movies The zoom range is between the optical zoom magnification ratio before recording a movie and up to 2x IJI Remarques concernant I enregistrement de clips video II n est plus possible de modifier le facteur d agrandissement du zoom opt...

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Page 297: ...Nlkon I ge At the heart of the Jma Collect Moments Connect People torage and Smart phot se from Nikon sharing servJc ...

Page 298: ...to 2GB to anyone for an easy to use and secure experience f t t I 2GB Save and organize photos easily Share photos with selected friends View photos on mobile phones Post photo URLs to blogs and social networking sites Available with selected mobile phones C VG0692341 N60290 ...

Page 299: ... L610 I Nikon WARRANTY PROGRAMS CAMERA ACCI SSORY USA Register your product online 11VVVVV nlkonusa collllregister Registration not required for warranty coverage KP3501G USA C VG0692311A10390 TT1101 11 Printed in China 6YE10313 01 ...

Page 300: ...TION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NIKON INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM REGARDING TH...

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