Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual

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Preparing for Shooting
Preparing for Shooting
Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP29 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the 
camera.
BLens Cap
• At times when you are not shooting images , attach the lens cap to the lens to 
protect it.
• Do not attach anything other than the lens cap to the lens.
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens 
Cap
Attach the strap at two places. 

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•With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move 
the orange battery latch ( 3), and fully insert the battery ( 4).
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place ( 5).
• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or 
backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
BFormatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device 
into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera....

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1With the battery installed, connect the camera to an 
electrical outlet.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the 
Charging AC Adapter. On ce the two are connected, attempting to forcibly 
remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies  according to the country or region in 
which the camera was purchased. 
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to 
the charging AC...

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BNotes About the USB Cable
•Do not use a USB cable other than the UC -E21. Using a USB cable other than the 
UC-E21 could result in overheat ing, fire or electric shock.
• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs 
at an angle when connecti ng or disconnecting them.
BNotes About Charging the Battery
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other 
than Charging AC Adapte r EH-71P/EH-71PCH, and do not use a...

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Preparing for Shooting
Changing the orientation of the monitor is useful when shooting with the 
camera in a high or a low position, or when taking selfies. 
For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen 
facing out (3).
When you are not using or carrying the 
camera, fold the monitor against the 
camera body with the screen facing inward 
to prevent scratches or contamination.
BNotes About the Monitor
When moving the monitor, do not apply ex cessive force and turn...

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When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen 
and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1Press the power switch 
to turn on the camera.
•The monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press 
the power switch again.
2Use the multi selector 
HI  to select the 
desired language and 
press the  k button.
3Select  Ye s and press the  k button.
4Select your home time 
zone and press the  k 
button.
• Press  H to display...

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6Set the date and time, and press 
the k button.
•Use  J K  to select a field and then use  HI 
to set the date and time.
• Select the minute field and press the  k 
button to confirm the setting.
7When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use  HI to 
select  Ye s and press the  k button.
•When settings are finished, the lens extends.
CChanging the Language or the Date and Time Setting
•You can change thes e settings using the Language and Time zone and date  
settings in the...

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Basic Shooting and Playback 
Operations
1Rotate the mode dial to A.
•The camera is set to  A (auto) mode and 
general shooting can be performed.
• Press the s  (display) button to switch 
the information displayed in the monitor 
during shooting and play back.
• Battery level indicator
b : The battery level is high.
B : The battery level is low.
2Hold the camera steady.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, 
microphone,...

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
3Frame the picture.
•Move the zoom control or  the side zoom control to change the zoom lens 
position.
• When the subject is lost at the  telephoto zoom position, press the p (snap-
back zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can 
frame the subject more easily.
4Press the shutter-release 
button halfway.
• When the subject is in focus, the 
focus area or focus indicator is 
displayed in green.
• When you are using digital zoom, 
the...

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BNotes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing 
the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do 
not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the 
battery or memory card  while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in 
loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
CThe Auto Off Function
• When no operations are...