Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual
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59 Using Location Data Functions Using Location Data Functions When Record location data in Location data options of the z (location data options) menu ( E93) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning satellites. Location data reception can be checked on the shooting screen. • n or o : Signals are being received from four or more satellites, or from three satellites, and positioning is being performed. • z: Signals are being received, but positioning is not possible. • y: Signals are not received. Recording the Shooting Location Data on the Image • When shooting while positioning is being performed, the obtained location data (latitude and longitude) are recorded on the images to be shot. • The recorded location data can be checked on a map with ViewNX 2 after transferring the image to a computer ( E53). Recording the Log •When selecting Start log in Create log in the location data options menu, while positioning is being performed, the location data of places you visit with the camera is recorded at the certain interval. • After the recorded log is saved to a memory card by using Save log in the location data options menu, view the lo g with software that can display log data. • Log data is NMEA format-compliant. Ho wever, display in all NMEA format- compliant software or on all NMEA format-compliant cameras is not guaranteed. Displaying POI Information • When Embed POI in Points of interest (POI) of the location data options menu is set to On, the nearest location name information for the current position is also recorded on the images to be shot. • When Display POI of the location data options menu is set to On, the nearest location name information for the current position is displayed on the shooting screen, and the location name information recorded on the image is displayed on the playback screen. mm0 0ssF5.6F5.68408402525mm0 0ssF5.6F5.61/2501/250 mm0 0ssF5.6F5.68408402525mm0 0ssF5.6F5.61/2501/250
60 Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take PhotosYou can save images to a smart device by pressing the shutter-release button of the camera or remotely releasing the camera shutter from the smart device. • Operations cannot be performed on the camera during remote control operation. The shooti ng mode is set to A (auto) mode and the focus area is set to the center of the frame, regardless of the camera’s settings. View PhotosImages that are saved in the camera’s memory card can be transferred and viewed on your smart device. You can also preselect the images in the camera that you want to transfer to your smart device. BNotes About Security Settings No security settings such as password are configured for the camera at the time of purchase. We strongly recommend performing the required security settings before using the Wi-Fi function. Use Options in the Wi-Fi options menu ( A49) to perform the security settings. 1Use your smart device to connect to the Google Play Store, App Store or other online apps marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility.” • Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details. 2Check the description and othe r information and install the software. CUser’s Manual for Wireless Mobile Utility Download the user’s manual from the website below. • Android OS: http://nikon imglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/ • iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/ Installing the Software on the Smart Device To establish a connection with the camera, press the q (Wi-Fi) button on the camera, and turn on the Wi-Fi function of the smart device, and then start the “Wireless Mobile Utility” while Negotiating... Please wait. is displayed on the camera.
61 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off. • If the AC Adapter EH-67A (available sep arately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction. • For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. Open the connector cover. HDMI micro connector (Type D) Insert the plug straight. Micro-USB connector
62 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Printing images without using a computer If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the included USB cable. Viewing and organizing images on a computer You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect th e camera to the computer’s USB port with the USB cable. • Before connecting to a comput er, install ViewNX 2 on the computer. • If any USB devices th at draw the power from the computer are connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.
E1 The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Hints and Notes About the Scene Mode.................................... E3 Default Settings (Flash, Focus mode, Etc.)............................... E15 Focusing .............................................................................................. E18 The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j ,k , l , m Modes) ........................................................................ E22 Playback Playback Zoom .................................................................................. E23 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display..................................... E24 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) .......................................................................................... E25 Editing Images (Still Images) ... .....................................................E26 Movie Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................... E32 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ................... E35 Operations During Movie Playback ........................................... E36 Editing Movies ................................................................................... E37 Location Data Functions Recording the Location Data on the Image............................ E39 Recording the Log of Movement Information....................... E42 Connection Connecting to a Smart Device (Wi-Fi) ....................................... E45 Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device ............................................................ E47 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)....................... E48 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ............... E49 Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) ....... E53 Reference Section
E2 Menu The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ..... E55 The Shooting Menu ( j, k , l or m Mode) ............................. E57 The Movie Menu ............................................................................... E81 The Playback Menu.......................................................................... E87 The Wi-Fi Options Menu ................................................................ E91 The Location Data Options Menu .............................................. E93 The Setup Menu................................................................................ E97 Additional Information Error Messages ............................................................................... E110 File Names ........................................................................................ E114 Optional Accessories .................................................................... E115 Principle Functions of the Controls ........................................ E116
E3 Reference Section Hints and Notes About the Scene Mode XNight landscape • Press the d button to select u Hand-held or w Tr i p o d in Night landscape . • u Hand-held (default setting): - Press the shutter-release button all the wa y to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taki ng a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. - The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. • w Tripod : - One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. - Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Vibration reduction setting in the setup menu ( A57). sNight portrait • Press the d button to select u Hand-held or w Tripod in Night portrait . •One image is captured at a slow shutter speed. Compared to using w Tripod , when u Hand-held is selected, the camera sets a slightly faster shutter speed in accordance with the shooting conditions to prevent camera shake. • When w Tripod is selected, vibration reductio n is disabled regardless of the Vibration reduction setting in the setup menu ( A57). •The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.
E4 Reference Section cLandscape • Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. • Noise reduction burst : This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - Press the shutter-release button all th e way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. - The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. •Single shot (default setting): Sa ves images with emphasized outlines and contrast. - One image is captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. y M x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. • Depending on shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode ( A24). e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people) b Portrait (for taking portraits of la rge numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame) f Landscape h Night portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people) c Night portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame) g Night landscape • The camera shoots images contin uously and combines and saves them as a single image in the same way as when Hand-held in X (night landscape) ( E3) is selected. i Close-up j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people) d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures) d Other shooting scenes
E5 Reference Section y M d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to i4608×3456 ). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. y M f Party/indoor • To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu ( A57) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. y M k Close-up On the screen displayed when k Close-up is selected, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot . •Noise reduction burst : This enables you to shoot a sharp image with a minimum of noise. - Press the shutter-release button all th e way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. - If the subject moves or there is a significant camera shake during continuous shooting, the image may be dist orted, overlapped, or blurred. - The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. •Single shot (default setting): Sa ves images with emphasized outlines and contrast. - One image is captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. • The focus mode ( A40) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the clos est position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.
E6 Reference Section y M u Food • The focus mode ( A40) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and th e camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. y M l Museum • 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 sa ved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). • The flash does not fire. y M m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at about 4 seconds. y M n Black and white copy • Use together with D (macro close-up) focus mode ( A40) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. 1/2501/250F5.6F5.684084010m 0s10m 0s10m 0s