Nikon Coolpix S610 Users 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Troubleshooting
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...