Nikon Coolpix S610 User Manual

							
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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
CThe Battery
•Check the battery level when taking the camera  out, and charge the battery if necessary (A12, 
16). Do not continue charging once the battery is  fully charged, as this will result in reduced 
battery performance. If possible, carry a fully- charged spare battery when taking pictures on 
important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures  below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). 
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temp erature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before 
use.
- Charging the battery using the Battery Charger MH-65:
Charge capacity may be reduced at battery temper atures of 0 °C to 10 °C (32 °F to 50 °F) or 45 °C 
to 60 °C (113 °F to 140 °F).
The battery will not charge if its temperature  is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
- Charging the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 to the COOLPIX S610c: Charging time may be increased at battery te mperatures of 0 °C to 10 °C (32 °F to 50 °F).
Charge capacity may be reduced at battery temp eratures of 45 °C to 60 °C (113 °F to 140 °F).
The battery will not charge if its temperature  is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
• Note that the battery may become hot during use;  wait for the battery to cool before charging. 
Failure to observe these precautions could damage  the battery, impair its performance or prevent 
it from charging normally.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to de crease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged 
before heading outside to take pictures in cold  weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and 
exchange as necessary.  Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery 
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
• When the battery is not in use, remove it from  the camera or battery charger and replace the 
terminal cover. The camera and ba ttery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if 
left in place, the battery could be drained to th e point that it no longer functions. Turning the 
camera on or off while the battery is exha usted can result in reduced battery life.
• Recharge it at least once every six months an d run it flat before returning it to storage.
• If the battery will not be used for an extended peri od, store it in a cool (15 °C to 25 °C / 59 °F to 
77 °F), dry place. 
• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a  charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. 
Please recycle used batteries in  accordance with local regulations.
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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before 
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an 
extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or 
in any of the following locations:
•Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as 
televisions or radios
•Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
•Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. 
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera 
away again.
CNotes on the Monitor
•The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic 
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the 
product will not be affected.
•When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may 
appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final 
photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
•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.
LensAvoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower 
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is 
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints 
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft 
cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working 
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened 
with commercial lens cleaner.
MonitorRemove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, 
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
BodyUse a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry 
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt 
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note 
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the 
warranty.
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Technical Notes
Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the 
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
For Users of the COOLPIX S610c
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for error messages that may be displayed 
with use of the wireless LAN feature. 
DisplayProblemSolutionA
O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 104
BBattery running low. Prepare to charge or 
change battery.12, 16
N
Battery 
 exhausted.Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12, 16
P
Battery temperature 
 highBattery temperature is 
high.Turn off camera, and allow 
battery to cool down 
before resuming use. After 
five seconds, this message 
will disappear, the monitor 
will turn off, and the 
power-on lamp will blink 
rapidly. After the lamp 
blinks for three minutes, 
the camera will turn off 
automatically, but you can 
also press the power 
switch to turn it off 
manually.15
Q (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. Refocus. 26, 27
u
Please wait for the 
 camera to finish 
 recording.Camera cannot perform 
other operations until 
recording is complete.Wait until message clears 
from display automatically 
when recording is 
complete.27
N
Memory card is write 
 protected.Write-protect switch is in 
“lock” position.Slide write-protect to 
“write” position.21
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
P
This card cannot be 
 used.Error accessing memory 
card.•Use approved card.
•Check that connectors 
are clean.
•Confirm that memory 
card is correctly inserted.116
20
20
P
This card cannot be 
 read.
P
Card is not formatted. 
 Format card?
No
YesMemory card has not been 
formatted for use in this 
camera.Choose Yes and press k 
to format card, or turn 
camera off and replace 
card.21
N
Out of memory.Memory card is full.•Choose smaller image 
size.
•Delete pictures or sound 
files.
•Insert new memory card.
•Remove memory card 
and use internal 
memory.83
28, 63, 
67
20
21
P
Image cannot be 
 saved.Error occurred while 
recording picture.Format internal memory or 
memory card.112
Camera has run out of file 
numbers.•Insert new memory card.
•Format internal memory 
or memory card.20
112
Picture cannot be used for 
welcome screen.Choose a picture taken at 
any image mode setting 
other than l 16:9 (3584) 
and m 16:9 (1920), or a 
small picture or cropped 
copy of 640×480 pixels or 
larger.55, 56, 
83
There is insufficient space 
to save a copy.Delete pictures from 
destination.98
P
Sound file cannot be 
 saved.Camera has run out of file 
numbers.•Insert new memory card.
•Format internal memory 
or memory card.20
112
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
N
Image cannot be 
 modified.Cannot edit selected 
picture.•Select picture that 
supports D-Lighting, 
crop, or small picture.
•Movies cannot be 
edited.53
–
N
Cannot record movie.Time out error while 
recording movie.Choose memory card with 
faster write speed.116
N
Memory contains no 
 images.•No pictures or sound file 
in the internal memory 
or memory card.
•Memory card does not 
contain pictures or 
sound file.–
To copy picture or sound 
file from internal memory 
to memory card, press the 
d button. The copy 
option screen or copy 
sound file screen will be 
displayed.–
100, 68
N
No sound file.
N
File contains no image 
 data.File not created with this 
camera.View file on computer or 
other device.
–
P
This file cannot be 
 played back.
N
All images are hidden.Date and time are not set 
for pictures to be displayed 
by list by date mode.––
N
This image cannot be 
 deleted.Picture is protected. Disable protection. 98
N
Travel destination is in 
 the current time zone.Destination in same time 
zone as home.–106
Lens error
QLens error. Turn camera off and then 
on again. If error persists, 
contact retailer or Nikon 
representative.22
P
Communications errorUSB cable disconnected 
during printing.Turn camera off and 
reconnect cable.75
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. System error
QError has occurred in 
camera’s internal circuitry.Turn camera off, remove 
and reinsert battery, and 
turn camera on. If error 
persists, contact retailer or 
Nikon representative.14, 22
PR
Printer error: 
 Check printer status.Running out of ink or 
printer error.Check printer. After 
checking the ink or solving 
the problem, select 
Resume and press the k 
button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: check 
paperSpecified size of paper is 
not loaded in printer.Load the specified paper, 
select Resume, and press 
the k button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: paper 
jamPaper has jammed in the 
printer.Eject the jammed paper, 
select Resume, and press 
the k button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: out of 
paperNo paper is loaded in 
printer.Load the specified paper, 
select Resume, and press 
the k button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: check inkInk error. Check ink, select Resume, 
and press the k button to 
resume printing.*–
PR
Printer error: out of inkInk cartridge is empty. Replace ink, select 
Resume, and press the k 
button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: file 
corruptAn error caused by the 
image file has occurred.Select Cancel and press 
the k button to cancel 
printing.–
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page 
numbers in the right-most column for more information.
For Users of the COOLPIX S610c
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for information on troubleshooting wireless 
LAN problems.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Monitor is blank•Camera is off.
•Battery is exhausted.
•Standby mode for saving power: press the 
shutter-release button halfway.
•When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash 
has charged.
•Camera and computer are connected via USB 
cable.
•Camera and TV are connected via audio/ 
video cable.22
22
15, 27
31
70
69
Monitor is hard to read•Adjust monitor brightness.
•Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
•Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor 
brightens when controls are used.
•Use monitor brightness boost.107
120
15
23
Camera turns off without 
warning•Battery is low.
•Camera has turned off automatically to save 
power.
•Battery is cold.22
112
119
Date and time of recording are 
not correct•Pictures recorded before clock has been set, 
and “Date not set” indicator blinks during 
shooting, will have time stamp of “00/00/0000 
00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be 
dated “01/01/2008 00:00.”
•Check camera clock regularly against more 
accurate timepieces and reset as required.18
104
No indicators displayed in 
monitorHide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.107
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the 
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a 
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, 
and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact 
your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as 
described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal 
memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already 
recorded will not be affected.
Shooting
Date imprint not available Camera clock has not been set. 18,
104
Date not appearing on pictures 
even when Date imprint is 
enabledThe date is not imprinted on movies or on 
pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode.61, 108
Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were 
restored to their default values. 105
Monitor turns off, and the 
power-on lamp blinks rapidly.Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, 
and allow battery to cool down before resuming 
use. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the 
camera will turn off automatically, but you can 
also press the power switch to turn it off 
manually.15
ProblemCause/SolutionA
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed•When camera is in playback mode, press the 
c button.
•When menus are displayed, press the d 
button.
•Battery is exhausted.
•When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.28
11
22
31
Camera cannot focus•The intended subject is one with which 
autofocus does not perform well.
•Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
•Focus error. Turn camera off and then on 
again.27
110
15
ProblemCause/SolutionA
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Pictures are blurred•Use flash.
•Use vibration reduction or motion detection.
•Use D.
•Use tripod and self-timer.30
109, 110
88
32
Bright specks appear in 
pictures taken with flashFlash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash 
off.31
Flash does not fire•Flash is off.
•Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash 
are selected.
•D mode is selected.
•Continuous or BSS is selected for 
Continuous in shooting menu.30
35
61
88
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording 
movies.61
Digital zoom cannot be used•Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 
•Digital zoom is not available in the following 
situations:
- when shooting in Portrait or Night 
portrait scene mode
- when shooting in scene auto selector 
mode
- when shooting in active child mode 
- when shooting in smile mode
- before movie recording begins111 
36, 37
45
47
49
61
No sound when the shutter is 
released•Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter 
sound in setup menu. 
•Continuous or BSS is selected for 
Continuous in shooting menu.
•d (Sports scene mode) or l (Museum 
scene mode) is selected.
•D mode is selected.
•
The speaker is obstructed.111
88
36, 39
61
4, 24
AF-assist illuminator does not 
light•Off is selected for AF assist option in camera 
setup menu.
•AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in 
some modes.110
36-40
Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 120
Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light source. 85
ProblemCause/SolutionA
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Technical NotesPlayback
Randomly spaced bright pixels 
(“noise”) appear in imageShutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high. 
Noise can be reduced by:
•Using flash
•Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting
•Using a scene mode which has noise 
reduction ability30
89
36
Pictures are too dark 
(underexposed)•Flash is off.
•Flash window is blocked.
•Subject is beyond flash range.
•Adjust exposure compensation.
•Raise the ISO sensitivity.
•Subject is backlit. Select o (Backlight scene 
mode) or use fill flash.30
24
30
34
89
30, 40
Pictures are too bright 
(overexposed)Adjust exposure compensation. 34
Unexpected results when flash 
mode is set to V (auto with 
red-eye reduction)When V (auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill 
flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction” of 
the Night portrait scene mode is applied 
during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in 
very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected 
by red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V 
(auto with red-eye reduction) and select a scene 
mode other than Night portrait, then shoot.30, 37
ProblemCause/SolutionA
File cannot be played back File has been overwritten or renamed by 
computer or another make or model of camera.–
Cannot zoom in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, 
small pictures, or cropped copies smaller than 
320 × 240 pixels.–
Cannot record voice memo•Voice memos cannot be appended to 
movies.
•Voice memos cannot be appended to 
pictures taken by other cameras, and voice 
memos attached to the images using other 
cameras cannot be played back.63
57
ProblemCause/SolutionA
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