Nikon Coolpix S610 User Manual

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
COptions Available in Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
CPressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
•When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. 
The lens will not extend.
•If the camera is turned off in voice recording mode (A64) or sound file playback mode (A66), 
pressing the c button will turn the camera on in sound file...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.5–8.0 m (1.6–26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed 
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5–3.5 m 
(1.6–11.4 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are 
available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press X (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose the 
desired flash mode and press the k button.
The icon for the...

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
BShooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) •Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of 
camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A109) off when using a tripod.
•The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken 
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
•When E is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. 
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration 
reduction (A109) off when using a tripod.
1Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 
2s and press the k button.
10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such 
as weddings)
2s (two seconds): suited...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 
(1 ft. 8 in.).
1Press p (macro mode).
The macro mode menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON 
and press the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button 
within a few seconds, the selection will be...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press o (exposure compensation).
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to adjust 
exposure and press the k button.
•When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure 
compensation to “+” side.
•When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure 
compensation to “–” side....

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Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting in Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The 
following scene modes are available.
Setting the Scene Mode
1Enter scene mode by pressing the 
e button in shooting mode, 
selecting C (use the rotary multi 
selector), and then pressing the k 
button.
2Press the d button to display the 
scene menu screen, and choose the 
desired scene and press the k 
button.
3Frame the subject and take the...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected. 
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing 
Q may be processed to reduce noise and 
therefore take longer to record.
CIcons Used for DescriptionsThe following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X, flash mode (A30); n, self-timer 
(A32); p, macro mode (A33); o, exposure compensation (A34).
b Portrait
Use this mode for...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration 
reduction (A109) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing 
Q may be processed to reduce noise and 
therefore take...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration 
reduction (A109) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing 
Q may be processed to reduce noise and 
therefore take longer to record.
h Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. 
•Camera focuses at infinity. When the...