Nikon Coolpix S610 Users Manual

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Basic Operations
Introduction
Playback-mode Selection Menu
The Rotary Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, 
select menu options, and to apply selection.
For Shooting
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
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Basic Operations
Introduction
For Playback
* Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.
For the Menu Screen
1Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left in 
shooting/playback-mode selection menu (A8) or icons menu (A102) will choose the items.
2Pressing right in text menus (A102) advances display to the next screen.
CNote on the Rotary Multi Selector
In this manual, up, down, left, and right...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d Button
Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary 
multi selector to navigate the menus (A10). Press the d button again to exit 
the menu.
Help Displays
Press the g (j) button when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen 
to view a description of the currently selected menu option. 
To return to the original menu, press the g (j) button again.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity...

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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)
If you are using the COOLPIX S610, charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 
(supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied).
•If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, the Battery Charger MH-65 is not supplied 
with the camera. Insert the battery into the camera and charge it by connecting 
the AC adapter. Proceed to “Inserting the Battery into the Camera” (A14) and 
“Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter...

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Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)
First Steps
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. 
3Unplug the charger.
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
BNotes on the Battery Charger
•The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12. Do not use 
with incompatible batteries. 
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery 
charger.
•Be sure to read the section, “The Battery”...

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First Steps
Inserting the Battery into the Camera
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. 
• Charge the battery before the first use or  when the battery is running low. For 
more information about charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Using 
the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)” ( A12) if you are using the COOLPIX S610, 
or “Charging the Battery Using th e AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)” (A16) if you 
are using the COOLPIX S610c.
1Open the battery-chamber/memory...

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Inserting the Battery into the Camera
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on 
lamp and the monitor are off before opening the 
battery-chamber/memory card  slot cover. To eject the 
battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 
1 . The battery can then be removed by hand  2. 
• Note that the battery may become hot during use; 
observe due caution when removing the battery.
Turning On and Off...

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First Steps
Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)
If you are using the COOLPIX S610c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 
(supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter 
EH-63 (supplied).
1Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1.
2Confirm that the power-on lamp and the 
monitor are off. 
Do not turn the camera on. The battery cannot be 
charged when the camera is on.
3Connect the AC adapter to the camera’s multi connector 2.
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Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)
First Steps
The following chart explains power-on lamp status of the COOLPIX S610c while the AC 
adapter is connected. 
6Disconnect the camera and AC adapter when charging is complete.
Turn the camera off.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera’s multi connector and unplug the power 
cable from the power outlet. 
CNote on the AC Adapter
•Be sure to read and follow the warning for the AC adapter on page ii.
•Be sure to read the section, “The...

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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and 
the monitor will turn on.
2Use the rotary multi selector to 
choose the desired language and 
press the k button.
For information about using the rotary multi 
selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” 
(A9).
3Choose Yes and press the k button.
If No is selected, the...