Nikon Coolpix S610 User Manual
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29 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 playback mode. CViewing Pictures •Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. •When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting (A92) are displayed in full-frame playback, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display, depending upon the orientation of the detected face. •When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it (A112). CDeleting the Last Picture Taken In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture taken. DDeleting Multiple Pictures Multiple pictures can be deleted by selecting Delete (A98) from the playback menu (A95) or the list by mode menu (A60). OptionUseDescriptionA Playback zoomg (i)Press the g (i) button to enlarge view of picture currently displayed, up to about 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.52 View thumbnailsf (h)Press the f (h) button to display 9, 16, or 25 picture thumbnails.51 Record/play voice memokPress the k button to record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.57 Switch to shooting modecPress the c button to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.28 No Ye s Erase 1 image? Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
30 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 selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor. D will disappear after a few seconds, regardless of the Photo info option (A107). If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. UAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A31). WOff Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. XFill flash Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. YSlow sync U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light. Flash mode 26Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
31 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 may be automatically applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased recording times. BNote on Using the FlashWhen using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash mode to W (Off). CThe Flash LampThe flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. •On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. •Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. •Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged. CThe Flash Mode SettingThe default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode. •A (auto) mode: U Auto •C (scene): varies with the selected scene mode (A36) •x (scene auto selector): U Auto. The camera selects the flash mode depending upon the selected scene mode it has automatically selected (A45). •s (active child): W Off •a (smile): U Auto The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. CRed-Eye ReductionThis camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if red- eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
32 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 for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure will be set. 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released. When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off. To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 2s 10s Self-timer F2.7F2.7F2.7 1/2501/2501/250 F2.7F2.7F2.7 1/2501/2501/250 99 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
33 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 cancelled. 3Press the g (i) button or the f (h) button to frame the picture. The camera can focus at a distance of 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is before G). CMacro Mode •If macro mode is turned on in scene modes indicated below, Autofocus mode (A93) will be automatically set to Full-time AF. -Beach/snow -Close-up (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON) - Food (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON) -Museum -Copy - Panorama assist •In Full-time AF, the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. CThe Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. Macro mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
34 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. •Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3The setting is applied. The value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor. CExposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. DUsing Exposure Compensation The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. Exposure compensation 161616 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
35 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 picture. CImage Mode Image mode (A83) can be set in the scene menu. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except those available from the movie menu). b Portraitf Party/indoorj Night landscapem Fireworks show c Landscapeg Beach/snowk Close-upn Copy d Sportsh Sunsetu Foodo Backlight e Night portraiti Dusk/dawnl Museump Panorama assist Scene Scene menu ExitBeach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape Close-up F2.7F2.7F2.7 1/2501/2501/250 pScene menu Panorama assist Image mode Exit Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
36 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 portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. •The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority➝ A92). •If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. •If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in center of frame. •Digital zoom is not available. XV*nOff*pOffo0.0* c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. •Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. •The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A110). XWnOff*pOffo0.0* d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. •The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i Normal (3648). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots have been taken with the shutter-release button held down. •The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. •The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A110). XWnOffpOffo0.0* Q Q Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
37 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 longer to record. e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. •The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority➝ A92). •If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. •If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in center of frame. •Digital zoom is not available. XV1nOff2pOffo0.02 f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. •Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. •Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A109) to Off when using a tripod. XV1nOff2pOffo0.02 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. •Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. XU*nOff*pOff*o0.0* OQ Q Q Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
38 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 shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. •The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A110). XWnOff*pOffo0.0* i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. •The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A110). XWnOff*pOffo0.0* j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. •Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. •The AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist setting (A110). XWnOff*pOffo0.0* OQ OQ OQ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals