Nikon Coolpix S610 Users Manual
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49 Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face Shooting in Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1Enter smile mode by pressing the e button in shooting mode, selecting a (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. 2Frame a picture. •Point the camera at the subject. •When the camera detects a face looking toward the camera, the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green and focus will be locked. •When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double border and the others by single borders. Up to three faces can be detected. 3The shutter is automatically released. •If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released. •When the shutter is released, automatic shooting, with which the camera detects a smiling face and releases the shutter automatically, will be performed repeatedly. •When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A4) blinks. Immediately after the shutter is released with detection of a smiling face, the self-timer lamp flickers. 4Exit smile mode by pressing the e button. •Switch to another shooting mode. •The camera will stop shooting if the internal memory or memory card becomes full. CSmile Mode The auto off function (A112) will be activated and the camera will turn off if no operations are performed in any of the following situations in smile mode. •The camera is unable to detect one or more faces. •The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face. Smile 161616 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
50 Shooting in Smile Mode Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face CFace Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected. •In some shooting conditions, Face priority will not take effect and smiling face cannot be detected. •See “Shooting with Face Priority” (A92) for more information about Face Priority. COperation of the Shutter-Release Button Press the shutter-release button to take pictures. •When a face is detected, the focus is locked to the detected face. •If no face is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame. CFunctions Available in Smile Mode •Flash mode (A30) and exposure compensation (A34) settings can be adjusted. •Digital zoom is not available. •When the d button is pressed in smile mode, only the Image mode menu (A83) is displayed. Changes made to the image mode setting in this mode apply to all shooting modes (except those available from the movie menu). DMore Information For more information about shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, see “Autofocus” (A27). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
51 More on Playback More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the f (h) button in full-frame playback mode (A28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. CThumbnail Playback Mode Display When print set (A80) and protected pictures (A98) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icon shown at right is displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames in all thumbnail playback modes. ToUseDescriptionA Choose picturesRotate the rotary multi selector, or press J, K, H, or I, to choose pictures.9 Increase number of picture thumbnails displayedf (h)Press the f (h) button to increase number of picture thumbnails displayed: 9 ➝ 16 ➝ 25 – Decrease number of picture thumbnails displayedg (i)Press the g (i) button to decrease number of picture thumbnails displayed: 25 ➝ 16 ➝ 9 Return to full- frame playbackkPress the k button. 28 Switch to shooting modecPress the c button to return to the last shooting mode selected.28 1/ 10 1/ 10 Protect icon Print-order icon Film frames Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
52 More on Playback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing the g(i) button during full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face-priority function, the picture will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor. •If more than one face was detected, the picture will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other faces that were detected. •When the g (i) or f (h) button is pressed to adjust the zoom ratio, the center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the monitor. ToUseDescriptionA Zoom in g (i)Zoom increases each time the g (i) button is pressed, to a maximum of 10×.– Zoom outf (h)Zoom decreases each time the f (h) button is pressed. When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.– Move the display areaPress the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture.9 Return to full- frame playbackkPress the k button. 28 Crop picturedPress the d button to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.55 Switch to shooting modecPress the c button to return to the last shooting mode selected.28 ·2.02.0·2.0 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
53 More on Playback Editing Pictures Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A117). CPicture Editing •Pictures taken at an image mode setting of l 16:9 (3584) or m 16:9 (1920) (A83) cannot be edited. •This camera’s editing functions cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of camera. •If a copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer. •Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card. CRestrictions on Picture Editing(w: available, –: not available) •Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function. •The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists. DOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies •Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. •Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original. •Edited copies are not marked for printing (A80) or protecting (A98) as the original. Editing functionDescription D-Lighting (A54)Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop (A55)Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor. Small picture (A56)Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments. 2nd editing 1st editingD-LightingCropSmall picture D-Lighting–ww Crop––– Small picture––– Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
54 Editing Pictures More on Playback Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1Select the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A51) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu will be shown. 2Use the rotary multi selector to choose D-Lighting and press the k button. The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right. 3Choose OK and press the k button. A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created. To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press the k button. D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback. DMore Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A117) for more information. Playback menu Exit D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect D-Lighting OK Cancel 15/11/2008 15:3015/11/2008 15:300004.JPG0004.JPG 4 44 0004.JPG15/11/2008 15:30 4 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
55 Editing Pictures More on Playback Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A52) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1Press the g (i) button in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the picture in its current ”tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the Rotate image option (A99) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the picture, and then rotate the cropped picture back to ”tall” (portrait) orientation. 2Refine copy composition. Press the zoom buttons, the g (i) or f (h) button, to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor. 3Press the d button. 4Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button.A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created. To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press the k button. CImage SizeAs the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the small picture icon l or m is displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode. DMore InformationSee “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A117) for more information. Save this image as displayed? No Ye s Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
56 Editing Pictures More on Playback Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. 1Select the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A51) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2Use the rotary multi selector to choose Small pic. and press the k button. To cancel creating a small copy and return to shooting mode, press the d button. 3Choose the desired copy size and press the k button. 4Choose Yes and press the k button. A new, smaller copy is created. To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press the k button. DMore Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A117) for more information. OptionDescription l 640×480Suited to television playback. m 320×240Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120Suitable for e-mail attachments. Playback menu Exit Small pic. Rotate image Copy Small pic. 320 ×240 Exit 640×480 160 ×120 Ye sNo Create small picture file? Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
57 More on Playback Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A28). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while the k button is hold down. •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. •During recording, o and p blink in the monitor display. Playing Voice Memos Press the k button while a picture with a voice memo attached is displayed in full- frame playback mode to play voice memo. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the k button is pressed again. •Pictures with voice memos can be recognized by the q icon. •Use the zoom buttons, the g or f button, to adjust playback volume. Deleting Voice Memos Select a picture with a voice memo attached and press the l button. Use the rotary multi selector to choose w and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted. BVoice Memos•When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted. •If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, a new voice memo cannot be recorded. To modify the existing voice memo, delete only the existing voice memo and then record a new voice memo. •This camera cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures taken with another make or model of camera. DMore Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A117) for more information. 0004.JPG0004.JPG 4 4 15/11/2008 15:3015/11/2008 15:300004.JPG 4 4 15/11/2008 15:30 17s17s17s 15/11/2008 15:3015/11/2008 15:300004.JPG0004.JPG0004.JPG 4 44 4 15/11/2008 15:30 Erase 1 image? No Ye s Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
58 More on Playback Viewing Pictures by Date In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full- frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection. Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 1Enter list by date mode by pressing the e button in playback mode, selecting C (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing the k button. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. 2Choose the desired date and press the k button. Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others. The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame playback mode. Press the f button in full-frame playback mode to return to the date list. List by date List by date COOLPIX S610 COOLPIX S610c 3 2 56List by date20/11/2008 15/11/2008 Others 20/11/2008 15:3020/11/2008 15:300004.JPG0004.JPG 3 13 1 0004.JPG 20/11/2008 15:30 3 13 1 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals