Nikon L610 User Manual Page 1

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viiiIntroductionKeep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into the

82Playback FeaturesUsing ViewNX 2ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images.Install ViewNX

83Playback FeaturesMac OS• Mac OS X (version 10.6.8, 10.7.4)Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.1

84Playback Features4 Download the software.• When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.• Follow the on-screen ins

85Playback FeaturesTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:•Direct U

86Playback Features2 Transfer images to the computer.• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on

87Playback FeaturesViewing ImagesStart ViewNX 2.• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.• Consult online help for more informatio

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89Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.Recording M

90Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.1 Display the shooting scree

91Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About Saving DataAfter taking pictures or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remai

ixIntroduction• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.• If liquid from damag

92Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected (A 72). Should this occur, try the following:1. Set Au

93Recording and Playing Back MoviesFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu)The following settings can be changed.Enter shooting

94Recording and Playing Back MoviesPlaying Back MoviesPress the c button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 93).

95Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackPlayback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor.Press the multi select

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97General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThis chapter describes the various settings available in the z setup menu.8 608602 9m 0 s29m 0sSet upWelcom

98General Camera SetupFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu)You can change the following settings when the menu is displayed b

99General Camera SetupLanguage Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E83TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E84Blin

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E1E Reference SectionReference SectionThe Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.ShootingUsing Easy Panorama

xIntroductionCD-ROMsThe CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could

E2Reference SectionMenuThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)... E39The Smart Portrait Menu...

E3Reference SectionUsing Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)Shooting with Easy Panorama* The last icon you selected is displayed.1 Select Normal (18

E4Reference Section3 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.• I is displayed to ind

E5Reference SectionB Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at t

E6Reference SectionViewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaSwitch to playback mode (A 30), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-fra

E7Reference SectionFavorite Pictures ModeAfter shooting, you can add your favorite still images to albums; there are nine albums available. After you

E8Reference SectionPlaying Back Images in AlbumsUse the multi selector to select an album and then press the k button to play back the images that hav

E9Reference SectionRemoving Images from Albums1 Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired image and then press H to display y.• You can ad

E10Reference SectionChanging the Favorites Album Icon1 Use the multi selector to select an album, and then press the d button.2 Press J or K to select

E11Reference SectionAuto Sort ModeImages are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies.Use the multi selector to

xiIntroductionNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment ha

E12Reference SectionV Dusk to dawn• Images captured using Night landscape in G (easy auto) mode (A 36)• Images captured using Night landscape, Sunset,

E13Reference SectionList by Date ModeUse the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selec

E14Reference SectionViewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)Viewing Images in a SequenceEach series of images captured using the f

E15Reference SectionB Sequence Display Options• Select Sequence display options (E63) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be displayed using

E16Reference SectionDeleting Images in a SequenceIf Sequence display options (E63) in the playback menu is set to Key picture only, images to be delet

E17Reference SectionEditing Still ImagesEditing FeaturesYou can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate fi

E18Reference SectionB Notes About Image Editing• Images captured at an Image mode (E39) setting of g 4608×2592 cannot be edited.• Images captured with

E19Reference Sectionk Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationPress the multi selector H or I to select the amount of effect applied and then

E20Reference SectionI D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and ContrastYou can create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, b

E21Reference Sectione Skin Softening: Softening Skin TonesThe camera detects people’s faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones

xiiIntroductionInterface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limi

E22Reference Sectionp Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the filter effect type and then press

E23Reference Section2 Adjust the effect and then press the k button.• When using Soft: Press H or I to select the range of the effect.• When using Sel

E24Reference Sectiong Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an ImageYou can create a small copy of the current image.1 Press the multi selector H or I t

E25Reference Sectiona Crop: Creating a Cropped CopyYou can create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with p

E26Reference SectionC Image Size• As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.• Images cropped to

E27Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV.If your T

E28Reference Section3 Set the TV’s input to external video input.• See your TV’s documentation for details.4 Hold down the c button to turn on the cam

E29Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)Users of PictBridge-compatible (F22) printers can connect the camera directly to

E30Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer.• Check printer settings.B Notes About Power Source•

E31Reference Section3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.• Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert th

xiiiIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ... iiRead This First ...

E32Reference SectionPrinting Individual ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedures described below to prin

E33Reference Section4 Select Paper size and then press the k button.5 Select the desired paper size, and then press the k button.• To specify paper si

E34Reference SectionPrinting Multiple ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedures described below to print

E35Reference SectionPrint selectionSelect which images will be printed (up to 99) and how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine).• Pre

E36Reference Section5 Printing begins.• Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete.DPOF printingPrint images

E37Reference SectionEditing MoviesThe desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except movies recorded using p iFrame 540

E38Reference Section5 When the settings are finished, press H or I to select m Save and then press the k button.6 Select Yes and then press the k butt

E39Reference SectionThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)You can select the combination of image size and image qua

E40Reference SectionC Number of Images That Can Be SavedThe following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory

E41Reference SectionWhite Balance (Adjusting Hue)The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brai

xivIntroductionFocusing... 67Using Face Detection ...

E42Reference SectionUsing Preset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the

E43Reference Section4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window.5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.• The shutter is re

E44Reference SectionContinuous ShootingYou can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).The icon for the current setting is displayed

E45Reference SectionB Notes About Continuous Shooting• When a setting other than Single is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white

E46Reference SectionISO SensitivityWhen ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker s

E47Reference SectionColor OptionsYou can adjust the colors when images are saved.The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the

E48Reference SectionAF Area ModeYou can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.B Notes About AF Area Mode• When the digital zoom is in eff

E49Reference SectionThe Smart Portrait Menu• See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E39) for information about Image mode.Skin SofteningYou can ch

E50Reference SectionSmile TimerThe camera detects people’s faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.The icon for

E51Reference SectionThe Playback Menu• See “Editing Still Images” (E17) for information about image editing features.• See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E

xvIntroductionConnecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)... E27Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)...

E52Reference Section2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.• Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and t

E53Reference SectionB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting InformationWhen the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option

E54Reference SectionB Notes About Print Order• Print orders cannot be created for images captured using 3D photography in scene mode.• When a print or

E55Reference Sectionb Slide ShowYou can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.”1

E56Reference Section3 End the slide show or restart it.• The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused. Highligh

E57Reference SectionThe Image Selection ScreenWhen using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when select

E58Reference Sectionf Rotate ImageAfter shooting, you can specify the orientation (i.e., portrait or landscape) in which saved images are displayed.St

E59Reference SectionE Voice MemoYou can use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images.• The voice memo recording screen is displayed fo

E60Reference SectionPlaying Voice Memosp is displayed for images with a voice memo when in full-frame playback mode.• Press the k button to play the v

E61Reference Sectionh Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)You can copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. You can al

xviIntroductionTechnical Notes and Index... F1Caring for the Product ... F2The Camera...

E62Reference SectionB Notes About Copying Images• JPEG, MOV, WAV, and MPO files can be copied.• If voice memos (E59) are attached to images selected f

E63Reference SectionC Sequence Display OptionsSelect the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence; E14) when viewing them

E64Reference SectionThe Movie MenuMovie OptionsYou can select the desired movie option for recording movies.Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrat

E65Reference Section• The frame rate is approx. 30 frames per second for all options.HS Movie Optionsp iFrame 540 (960×540)Approx. 20.7 MbpsMovies wit

E66Reference SectionRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies recorded using an HS movi

E67Reference SectionB Notes About HS Movie• Sound is not recorded.• Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when you press the b

E68Reference SectionAutofocus ModeYou can select how the camera focuses in movie mode.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the sett

E69Reference SectionThe Setup MenuWelcome ScreenYou can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.d button M z tab M

E70Reference SectionTime Zone and DateYou can set the camera clock.d button M z tab M Time zone and date M k buttonOption DescriptionDate and timeAllo

E71Reference SectionSelecting the Travel Destination Time Zone1 Use the multi selector to select Time zone, and then press the k button.2 Select x Tra

1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThis chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.The Ca

E72Reference Section4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone.• If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight savin

E73Reference SectionMonitor SettingsYou can set the options below.Photo InfoYou can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the mo

E74Reference SectionFraming grid+auto infoIn addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures.The fram

E75Reference SectionPrint Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the informa

E76Reference SectionVibration ReductionYou can select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting. Vibration reduction allows you to reduce the

E77Reference SectionMotion DetectionYou can select the motion detection setting—which reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake—used wh

E78Reference SectionAF AssistYou can enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit.d bu

E79Reference SectionDigital ZoomYou can enable or disable digital zoom.d button M z tab M Digital zoom M k buttonOption DescriptionOn (default setting

E80Reference SectionSound SettingsYou can adjust the following sound settings.d button M z tab M Sound settings M k buttonOption DescriptionButton sou

E81Reference SectionAuto OffIf no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to

Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L610Let your camera take overG (Easy Auto) Mode... A 36Simply point th

2Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body12 3456 178911121310Lens cover closed1 Eyelets for camera strap ... 42Zoom control

E82Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory c

E83Reference SectionLanguageYou can select one of 31 languages for display of camera menus and messages.d button M z tab M Language M k buttonCzech Ro

E84Reference SectionTV SettingsYou can adjust settings for connection to a TV.d button M z tab M TV settings M k buttonOption DescriptionVideo mode Se

E85Reference SectionBlink WarningYou can select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 67) when sh

E86Reference SectionThe Blink Warning ScreenWhen the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations describe

E87Reference SectionEye-Fi UploadYou can select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to you

E88Reference SectionReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.Basic Shooting FunctionsScene ModeSpec

E89Reference SectionSmart Portrait MenuShooting MenuMovie MenuOption Default valueSkin softening (E49) OnSmile timer (E50) OnBlink proof (E50) OffOpt

E90Reference SectionSetup MenuOthersOption Default valueWelcome screen (E69) NonePhoto info (E73) Auto infoImage review (E73) OnBrightness (E73) 3Prin

E91Reference Section• Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering (E93). After a reset, the camera determines the largest file number

3Parts of the Camera1 23456789101113121 K (flash pop-up) control... 5, 532 Flash lamp...

E92Reference SectionBattery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 22), select the type that matches the batteries currently

E93Reference SectionFile and Folder NamesImages, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names as follows.• Files are saved in folders named with a

E94Reference Section• Files copied using Copy > Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascen

E95Reference SectionOptional Accessories* To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery chargers to ch

E96Reference SectionAttaching the AN-CP23 Camera Strap214359876a0cb

E97Reference SectionError MessagesDisplay Cause/SolutionAO(flashes)Clock not set.Set date and time.E70Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 14The

E98Reference SectionCard is not formatted. Format card?YesNoMemory card has not been formatted for use in the camera.Formatting deletes all data saved

E99Reference SectionSound file cannot be saved.A voice memo cannot be attached to this file.• Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.• Select an ima

E100Reference SectionThis image cannot be deleted.Image is protected.Disable protection.E56Travel destination is in the current time zone.Home and des

E101Reference SectionFailed to save 3D imageThe camera failed to save the 3D image.• Try shooting again.• Delete images.• 3D images may not be able to

4Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera StrapPass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.21

E102Reference Section* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Printer error: check inkInk error.Check i

F1Technical Notes and IndexTechnical Notes and IndexCaring for the Product...F2The Camera...

F2Technical Notes and IndexCaring for the ProductThe CameraTo ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precauti

F3Technical Notes and IndexB Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Memory CardRemoving the batteries, AC adapter, or memor

F4Technical Notes and IndexB Charging Rechargeable Batteries• Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a diffe

F5Technical Notes and IndexB Remaining Battery ChargeIf you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries ha

F6Technical Notes and IndexCleaning and StorageCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.LensWhen cleaning the lens, avoid touc

F7Technical Notes and IndexStorageRemove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or malfunction and to en

F8Technical Notes and IndexTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your

F9Technical Notes and IndexMonitor is hard to read.• Adjust monitor brightness.• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.98, E73F6Date and time of recording a

5Parts of the CameraRaising and Lowering the FlashSlide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash.• Flash settings ➝ “Using the Flash (Flash Mod

F10Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shooting mode.Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.80, 85,E27,E3

F11Technical Notes and IndexImages are blurred.• Use flash.• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.• Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.• Use

F12Technical Notes and IndexNo sound when shutter is released.• Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in the setup menu. No sound is h

F13Technical Notes and IndexUnexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).When taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye reduct

F14Technical Notes and IndexPlayback IssuesProblem Cause/Solution AFile cannot be played back.• File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer

F15Technical Notes and IndexImages are not displayed on TV.• Video mode or HDMI in the TV settings in the setup menu is not correctly set.• Cables are

F16Technical Notes and IndexNikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected.• Camera is off.• Battery is exhausted.• USB cable is not correct

F17Technical Notes and IndexSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L610 Digital CameraTypeCompact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels16.0 millionImage senso

F18Technical Notes and IndexStorageMediaInternal memory (approx. 28 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardFile systemDCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliantFile

F19Technical Notes and IndexBuilt-in flashRange(ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: Approx. 0.5–6.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–19 ft)[T]: Approx. 1.5–3.2 m (5 ft–10 ft)Flas

6Parts of the CameraUsing Menus (d Button)You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.1 Press the d button.• The menu is dis

F20Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are based on an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F), as specified by the C

F21Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•

F22Technical Notes and Index• PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be

F23Technical Notes and IndexFreeType License (FreeType2)Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (“www.freetype.org”). All

F24Technical Notes and IndexIndexSymbolsR ... 44g Telephoto...

F25Technical Notes and IndexBeach Z... 39Best shot selector...

F26Technical Notes and IndexFolder name ... E93Food u ...

F27Technical Notes and IndexOOptical zoom ... 27Optional accessories ...

F28Technical Notes and IndexSlide show ... 78, E55Slow sync ...

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7Parts of the Camera5 Press H or I to select an item in the menu.6 Press the k button.• The settings for the item you selected are displayed.7 Press H

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No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

8Parts of the CameraThe Monitor• The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s setti

9Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode...36, 37, 46, 48, 512 Macro mode ... 583

10Parts of the CameraPlayback Mode1 m 0 s1m 0s9 9 9 / 9 9 9999/ 9991 m 0 s1m 0s9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 99999/99999 9 9 9 . J P G9999. JPG9 9 9 /

11Parts of the Camera1 Date of recording ... 182 Time of recording...

iIntroductionParts of the CameraThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera S

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13The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparationPreparation 1 Insert the Batteries ...

14The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 1 Insert the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Before opening the battery-

15The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Removing the Batteries• Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off

16The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 2 Insert a Memory Card1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Whe

17The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving the Memory CardTurn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off be

18The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and TimeWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the langua

19The Basics of Shooting and Playback4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and then press the k button.• Press H to enable daylight saving time

20The Basics of Shooting and Playback8 Press the A button.• The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.9 When Easy auto mode

21The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language (

iiIntroductionIntroductionRead This FirstThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L610 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the info

22The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 1 Turn the Camera On1 Press the power switch.• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.• Slide the K (flas

23The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackTurning the Camera On and Off• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monito

24The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the A button.• The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select

25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesG Easy auto mode (A 36)The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you f

26The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 3 Frame a Picture1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away fro

27The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackUsing the ZoomRotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom.• To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoo

28The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 4 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 29).• When a face is detected:The camera focu

29The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonPress halfwayTo set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the sh

30The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 5 Play Back Images1 Press the c (playback) button.• The camera switches to playback mode and the last image

31The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Viewing Images• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous i

iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13).To learn about the p

32The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 6 Delete Images1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Press the multi

33The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and

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35Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesThis chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mo

36Shooting FeaturesG (Easy Auto) ModeThe camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.Automatic Scene SelectionThe cam

37Shooting FeaturesScene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for

38Shooting FeaturesTo View a Description of Each SceneSelect the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g

39Shooting Featurese Night portrait• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.• When the camera detects a person’s face, it focuses on

40Shooting Featuresj Night landscape• After you select j Night landscape, select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod on the next screen.• Y Hand-held (default set

41Shooting Featuresu Food• Macro mode (A 58) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot.• You can adj

ivIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education

42Shooting Featureso Backlighting• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame

43Shooting FeaturesB Pet Portrait Auto Release• To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the multi selector J (n).- Y: When the camera dete

44Shooting Featuress 3D photography• The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a 3D image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor.• After taking

45Shooting FeaturesB Playing Back 3D Images• 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D image is dis

46Shooting FeaturesSpecial Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)Effects can be applied to images when shooting.* The last icon you selected is

47Shooting FeaturesChanging Special Effects Mode Settings• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 52) ➝ Flash mode (A 53), self-timer (A

48Shooting FeaturesSmart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without p

49Shooting FeaturesChanging Smart Portrait Mode Settings• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 52) ➝ Flash mode (A 53), self-timer (A

50Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more person’s fa

51Shooting FeaturesA (Auto) ModeUsed for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 63) to suit the shooting conditions and th

vIntroductionAbout the Manuals• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval s

52Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorWhen shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following

53Shooting FeaturesUsing the Flash (Flash Modes)In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with the flash by raising the

54Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash Modes• Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire.UAutoThe flash fires automatically when lighting is d

55Shooting FeaturesB Lowering the FlashPush the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5).C The Flash Lamp

56Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.The

57Shooting Features4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the

58Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeWhen using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.This feature

59Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Using the FlashThe flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).C Sou

60Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust overall image brightness.1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compen

61Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Flash1(A 53)Self-timer(A 56)Macro(A 58)Exposure compens

viIntroductionDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in ca

62Shooting Features1Setting is used when the flash is raised.2The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropria

63Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu)When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the

64Shooting FeaturesAvailable Shooting MenusOption DescriptionAImage modeAllows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when

65Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyCertain features cannot be used simultaneously.Restricted functionOption DescriptionsFla

66Shooting FeaturesShutter sound Continuous (A 64)When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is not heard.Restricted functionOpti

67Shooting FeaturesFocusingThis camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Here

68Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Face Detection• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the su

69Shooting FeaturesTarget Finding AFWhen AF area mode (A 64) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera adjusts the focus during the fol

70Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Target Finding AF• The subject that is detected as the main subject depends on the shooting conditions.• When White b

71Shooting FeaturesFocus LockWhen the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject

viiIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in the

72Shooting FeaturesB Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusThe camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subj

73Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesThis chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images.Playback Zoom ...

74Playback FeaturesPlayback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in

75Playback FeaturesThumbnail Display, Calendar DisplayRotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) displays images in “contac

76Playback FeaturesSelecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackYou can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.Ava

77Playback FeaturesSwitching Between Playback Modes1 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the c button.•

78Playback FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu)When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playb

79Playback Features1Images are edited and saved with a new file name. Certain restrictions apply (E18). For example, images captured at an Image mode

80Playback FeaturesConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to

81Playback FeaturesViewing images on a TV E27You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV.Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs