Nikon COOLPIXS10 manual Introduction, Parts of the Camera

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S10 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

Parts of the Camera


	Speaker	Microphone		(One-touch portrait)
	Speaker	(	31, 34, 40)	button (	21). See also
(	33, 35, 40, 44, 46)			(D-lighting;		39)
				(D-lighting;		39)

Introduction

Power-on lamp ( 10)

Power switch ( 10)

Shutter-release button ( 12) Zoom control ( 11). See also:

• (thumbnail playback): 37

• (playback zoom): 38

• (help): 13

Eyelet for camera strap

Power connector for optional

AC adapter kit ( 72)

Self-timer lamp ( 18)

AF-assist illuminator (LED; 17, 74)

Built-in ﬂash ( 16)

Vibration reduction (VR) button ( 20, 32)

Lens

( 11, 74, 75)

Lens in storage

position

Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as
shown at right.

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Memory Cards Introduction First Steps Camera OperationsMenu Guide Technical Notes Basic Photography and PlaybackHandle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn oﬀ in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleIii This equipment has been tested and found to Disposing of Data Storage Devices Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesComply with copyright notices Table of Contents Technical Notes ViiMenu Guide Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL5 rechargeable battery Before Taking Important PicturesLens in storage Position Attaching the Camera Strap IntroductionParts of the Camera Multi selector Battery latchDelete button Tripod Monitor SocketMenu Help Mode ButtonDefault Modes Lens CapPlayback MonitorNumber of exposures Internal memory/memory cardCurrent frame number Total number of frames First Steps Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Battery ChargerClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the BatteryAfter charging the battery, insert it as described below Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera oﬀ and con Write Protect SwitchWrite protect switch Removing Memory Cards…and the monitor will turn on Camera OperationsTurning the Camera on and Oﬀ Digital Zoom Adjusting the LensUsing a Tripod ZoomPutting the Camera Away Focus and Shutter ReleaseDuring Recording Lost? Using MenusFrame subject in center focus area Highlight Select and exit to modeBasic Photography and Playback ModeDeleting the Last Shot Press the button again to return to shooting modeViewing Pictures Deleting Unwanted PicturesFlash Lamp Using the FlashMode Description Pictures may be blurred When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightRed-eye Reduction Display Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerDisplay self-timer menu Button is pressed halfway to lock focus Macro Close-up ModeBy icon in display Vibration Reduction Turn VR oﬀ when using a tripodVibration Reduction VR Oﬀ no display Vibration reduction oﬀFace-Priority AF One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Take picturePictures, positive values brighter pictures One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Exp. +Menus Scene ModeHighlight Night backdropPortrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits Settings IconsScene Assist Modes Scene modes The following scenes are availableLandscape Assist Use for vivid landscapes or portraits that Feature a landmark in the backgroundBeach/Snow Setting IconsScene Modes Party/IndoorMuseum Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Close UpLeft to Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Menu Right Bottom To top To leftCompose next shot to overlap with previ Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Auto-focus MoviesRecording Movies Movie MenuOption Movie OptionsFollowing options are available More on Movies Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 37, movies are indicated by a icon ControlDate of recording Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording File numberVoice Recordings Voice Recording MenuPlaying Voice Recordings To play voice recordings backCopying Voice Recordings to a Computer Copying Voice RecordingsDisplay list of voice recording ﬁles Highlight ﬁle Pressing Button in full-frame or thumbnail play Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Deleting PicturesCropped Copies Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCreating a Cropped Copy PressSee the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosPrint Set/Transfer Marking Display playback mode menuViewing Pictures by Date Highlight date View pictures taken on dateList by Date Viewing PicturesView playback menu On same date Rotate image Small picDisplay options Highlight View Pictmotion Pictmotion by muveeCreating a Pictmotion Movie Highlight PictmotionTo create a custom Pictmotion movie PictureProject Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onHighlight movie Viewing Pictmotion MoviesViewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Viewing Pictures on TVPictureProject Transfer Button Marking Pictures for TransferPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Date imprint Print set Date Printing PicturesOther Ways to Print Pictures Printing the Date of Recording on PicturesUSB Connecting the PrinterPaper Size Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetShooting Options The Shooting Menu Image ModeCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Menu GuideWhite Balance Preset White BalanceMulti-shot Exp. +Continuous SingleInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographySensitivity Best Shot Selector BSSMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome AF Area ModeChoose where the camera focuses Color OptionsRotate image Press the button. See page 13 for more on using the menusPlayback Options The Playback Menu Print SetTransfer Marking Slide ShowDelete ProtectSmall Pic Rotate ImageRotate selected pictures Copy Choose how menus are displayed Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Set camera clock to current date and time see below Clock BatteryWelcome Screen DateDisplay map of world time zones To change the home time zone, select in and follow StepsFollowing display options are available Monitor SettingsDescription Shooting mode Photo InfoTaken while this option is in eﬀect Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Time and date do not appear on picturesRecord Orientation Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings AF AssistInterface Reset AllFormat Memory/ Format Card LanguageTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesConnecting the Optional EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Inserting the ConnectorNikon High speed 10 MB/s Approved Memory Cards64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*, 1 GB, 1 GB Caring for the Camera Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution Camera Era oﬀ and replace card Insert index before usingMemory card has not FormatElectronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting Problem Solution Picture that supports crop, D-lighting, or small picture Choose correct video modeEr make of camera Voice memos cannot be appended to movies MemoPlayback Operation FlowchartAppendix Shooting MenusOption Default Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 55, Movie Options 31, and Sound QualitySetting Copies 42, 43 Image File and Folder NamesOriginals Identiﬁer Copies IdentiﬁerLocation Time ZonesSpeciﬁcations Dimensions Self-timerPower sources Battery lifeCharging time Rated inputRated capacity Rated outputIndex SymbolsButton, 1 menu Page 0RINTEDNIN *APAN 3 -!