Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual

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Charge by Computer
BNotes About Charging with a Computer
•When connected to a computer, the camera  turns on and starts charging. If the 
camera is turned off, charging stops.
• About 5 hours are required to charge a  fully exhausted battery. Charging time 
increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.
• The camera turns off automatically if  there is no communication with the 
computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging.
BWhen the Power-on Lamp (Charge Lamp) Quickly Flashes Green
Charging cannot be performed, possibly  due to one of the reasons described below.
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors 
with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
• The USB cable is not connected correctly or  the battery is faulty. Make sure the USB 
cable is connecte d correctly or replace the battery if necessary.
• The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the 
computer.
• The battery cannot be char ged because the computer cannot supply power to the 
camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications.
Press the  d button  M z menu icon M  Charge by computer  M k  button
OptionDescription
a  Auto
(default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running 
(
A 61), the battery inserted into  the camera is automatically 
charged using power supplied by the computer.
Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the 
camera is connecte
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Toggle Av/Tv Selection
Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture 
value when shooting mode is set to  j, k , l , m  or  M.
Reset File Numbering
When  Ye s is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset 
( E 114). After resetting, a new folder is created and the file number for the next 
image captured starts with “0001.”
BNotes About Reset File Numbering
Reset file numbering  cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and 
there are images in the folder. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card 
( E 106).
CFolders for Storing Files
Still images and movies shot or recorded with this camera are saved in folders of the 
memory card.
•Sequential numbers are added to folder na mes in ascending order, starting with 
“100” and ending with “999 ” (the folder names are not displayed on the camera).
• A new folder is created in the following situations:
- When the number of files in a folder reaches 200
- When a file in a folder is numbered “9999”
- When  Reset file numbering  is performed
• A new folder is created each time a series of images are captured using interval 
timer shooting, and the images are saved in that folder with file numbers starting 
with “0001.”
Press the  d button  M z menu icon  M Toggle Av/Tv selection  M k  
button
OptionDescription
Do not toggle selection
(default setting)
Use the command dial to set the flexible program or shutter 
speed, and the multi selector to set the aperture value.
Toggle selection Use the multi selector to set the flexible program or 
shutter speed, and the command dial to set the 
aperture value.
Press the 
d button  M z menu icon M  Reset file numbering  M k  button 
						

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Peaking
Reset All
When  Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default 
values.
• Some settings, such as  Time zone and date or Language, are not reset.
• User settings that were saved in  M of the mode dial are not reset. To reset 
these settings, use  Reset user settings  (A 35).
CResetting File Numbering
To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete al l images saved on the memory card before 
selecting  Reset all. Reset file numbering  can also be used to reset to “0001” 
( E 108).
Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.Press the 
d button  M z menu icon  M Peaking  M k  button
OptionDescription
On
(default setting) When operating 
E (manual focus), focusing is assisted by 
highlighting areas th at are in focus in white on the image 
displayed in the monitor ( A42, 43).
Off Peaking is disabled.
Press the d button  M z menu icon  M Reset all  M k  button
Press the  d button  M z menu icon  M Firmware version  M k  button 
						

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Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.
Error Messages
DisplayCause/SolutionA
Battery temperature 
is elevated. The 
camera will turn off. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until 
the battery has cooled before resuming use. –
The camera will turn 
off to prevent 
overheating.
Memory card is write 
protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.
Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” 
position.
–
This card cannot be 
used. An error occurred whil
e accessing the memory 
card.
• Use an approved memory card.
• Check that the terminals are clean.
• Confirm that the memory card is correctly 
inserted. 10, 
F
20
This card cannot be 
read.
Card is not formatted. 
Format card? The memory card has not been formatted for 
use in the camera.
Formatting deletes all data saved on the 
memory card. If you need to keep copies of any 
images, make sure to select 
No and save the 
copies to a computer or  other medium before 
formatting the memory card. Select  Ye s and 
press the  k button to format the memory card. 10, 
F5
Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card. 10, 23
Image cannot be 
saved. An error occurred while saving the image.
Insert a new memory card or format the 
memory card.
10, 
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106
The camera has run out of file numbers.
Insert a new memory card or format the 
memory card. 10, 
E
106
Image cannot be 
modified. Check that the images can be edited. E
26,
F 13
Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the 
movie on the memory card.
Select a memory card with a faster write speed. F
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Cannot reset file 
numbering. File numbering cannot be reset because the 
sequential number of a folder has reached the 
upper limit. 
Insert a new memory card or format the 
memory card. 10, 
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106
Memory contains no 
images. Insert a memory card that contains images. 10
File contains no 
image data. The file was not created or edited with this 
camera.
The file cannot be viewed on this camera.
View the file using a computer or the device 
used to create or edit this file.
–
All images are hidden. •
There are no images available for a slide 
show, etc.
• There are no images that can be displayed on 
the image selection screen for deletion. –
This image cannot be 
deleted. The image is protected.
Disable protection.
E
89
Raise the flash. •
When the scene mode is  Scene auto 
selector , you can capture an image even if 
the flash is lowered but the flash will not fire. E
4
• When the scene mode is  Night portrait or 
Backlighting  with HDR set to  Off, you must 
raise the flash to capture an image. E
3, 
E 7
Fa il ed  to  se t cl o ck 
from satellite. The camera clock was not set correctly. Change 
the location or time and determine the location 
again.
–
No A-GPS file found 
on card. An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found 
on the memory card.
Check the following items:
•
Whether the memory card is inserted
• Whether the A-GPS file is stored on the 
memory card
• Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory 
card is more recent than the A-GPS file saved 
in the camera
• Whether the A-GPS file is still valid –
Update failed. Unable to update A-GPS file.
The A-GPS file may be corrupted. Download the 
file from the website once more. E
94
DisplayCause/SolutionA 
						

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Cannot save to card. A memory card is not inserted.
Insert a memory card.
10
The maximum number of log data events that 
can be saved per day is 36. –
Log has not been obtained. E43
The maximum number of log data events that 
can be saved in one memory card is 100.
Replace the memory card with a new one or 
delete log data that is no longer required from 
the memory card. 10,
E
44
No access. The camera could not receive the 
communication signal from the smart device. 
Wirelessly connect the ca
mera and smart device 
again.
• Press the  q button.
• Touch an NFC-compatible smart device to 
the camera.
• Select  Connect to smart device  in the Wi-Fi 
options menu. E
45,
E 91
Could not connect. The camera failed to establish the connection 
while receiving the communication signals from 
the smart device. Select a different channel for 
Channel
 in Options  in the Wi-Fi options menu 
and establish the wireless connection again. E
45, 
E 91
Wi-Fi connection 
terminated. The Wi-Fi connection is terminated in the 
following situations:
•
Poor connectivity.
• The battery level is low.
• A cable or a memory card is inserted or 
removed.
Use a fully charged battery, disconnect the TV, 
computer or printer and establish the wireless 
connection again. E
45, 
E 91
Lens error. Try again 
after turning the 
camera off and on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or 
Nikon-authorized service representative.
F
7
Communications 
error An error occurred while communicating with 
the printer.
Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB 
cable.
E
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System error
An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry.Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the 
battery, and turn the camera on. If the error 
persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative. F
7
DisplayCause/SolutionA 
						

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* See the documentation provided with  your printer for further guidance and 
information.
Printer error: check 
printer status.
After solving the problem, select 
Resume and 
press the  k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: check 
paper. Load the specified size of paper, select 
Resume, 
and press the  k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: paper 
jam. Remove the jammed paper, select 
Resume, and 
press the  k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: out of 
paper. Load the specified size of paper, select 
Resume, 
and press the  k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: check 
ink. There is a problem with the printer’s ink.
Check the ink, select Resume
, and press the k 
button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: out of 
ink. Replace the ink cartridge, select 
Resume, and 
press the  k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: file 
corrupt. There is a problem with the image file to be 
printed.
Select 
Cancel  and press the k  button to cancel 
printing. –
DisplayCause/SolutionA 
						

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Images or movies are assigned file names as follows.
CLog Data Saved on Memory Cards
The log data is saved  in the “NCFL” folder.
• The file names consist of “N”, “date (the last two digits of the year, month, and day 
in YYMMDD format)”, “identification number (0 to 9 or A to Z)” and “extension 
(.log)”.
Example: the first location data log recorded on 15 November 2015 is 
N1511150.log
• Up to 36 files can be recorded a day an d up to 100 files can be recorded on a 
memory card.
File Names
(1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
•
DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by 
the movie editing function
• SSCN: Small picture copies
• RSCN: Cropped copies
• FSCN: Images created by an  image editing function other 
than crop and small  picture, movies created by the movie 
editing function
(2) File number Assigned in ascending order, st
arting with “0001” and ending 
with “9999.”
• A new folder is created each time a series of images are 
captured using interval timer shooting, and the images are 
saved in that folder with file  numbers starting with “0001.”
(3) ExtensionIndicates file format.
•
.JPG: Still images
• .MOV: Movies
File name: DSCN0001.JPG
(1)(2) (3) 
						

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Availability may vary with country or region.
See our website or brochures for the latest information.
Optional Accessories
Battery Charger Battery Charger MH-67P
It takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes to charge a fully 
exhausted battery.
AC AdapterAC Adapter EH-67A
 
(connect as shown)
Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover, fully insert the power  connector cable into the slot 
in the battery chamber. If part of the cable protrudes from 
the slots, the cover or cable may be damaged when the 
cover is closed.
Hand Strap Hand Strap AH-CP1 
						

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For Shooting
Principle Functions of the Controls
ControlMain FunctionA
Mode dial Change the shooting mode.
24
Zoom control Move toward 
g (i ) (telephoto) to zoom in 
closer to the subject, and move toward  f 
( h ) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a 
larger area. 20
Snap-back zoom button Widen the angle of view temporarily. 21
Side zoom control Use the function assigned in 
Assign side 
zoom control .
• Zoom: Move toward  g (i ) (telephoto) to 
zoom in closer to the subject, and move 
toward  f (h ) (wide-angle) to zoom out 
and view a larger area.
• Manual focus: When the focus mode is set 
to  E  (manual focus), adjust the focus. 20, 57
41, 42
Multi selector •
While the shooting screen is displayed:
Display the following setting screens by 
pressing:
-Up ( H): m  (flash mode)
-Left ( J): n  (self-timer/smile timer)
-Down ( I): p  (focus mode) 
-Right ( K): o  (exposure compensation) 25
• When the shooting mode is  l or  m:
Rotate the multi selector to set the 
aperture value. 30, 32
• While the setting screen is displayed: 
Select an item using  HIJK or by 
rotating the multi selector; apply the 
selection by pressing the  k button. 50