Nikon COOLPIXS10 manual Using the Flash, Mode Description, Flash Lamp

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Using the Flash

The ﬂ ash has a range of 0.3–5.4 m (11.8 in.–17 ft. 8.6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 1.0–5.4 m (3 ft. 3.4 in.–17 ft. 8.6 in.). The following ﬂ ash modes are available:

	Mode	Description
	Auto	Flash ﬁ res automatically when lighting is poor.

	Auto with red-	Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).
	eye reduction	Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).
	eye reduction
	Flash Cancel (oﬀ )	Flash will not ﬁ re even when lighting is poor.
	Anytime Flash	Flash ﬁ res whenever picture is taken. Use to “ﬁ ll-in” (illuminate) shad-
	(ﬁ ll ﬂ ash)	ows and back-lit subjects.
	Slow sync	Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
	Slow sync	background at night or under dim light.
		background at night or under dim light.

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Flash

Display ﬂash-mode menu.

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2	Flash

Highlight mode.

Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait ﬁve seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even when camera is oﬀ.

The Flash Lamp

The ﬂ ash lamp shows ﬂ ash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

•On (red): Flash will ﬁ re when picture is taken

•Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

•Oﬀ: Flash oﬀ or not required.

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Basic Photography and Playback Introduction First Steps Camera OperationsMenu Guide Technical Notes Memory CardsDo not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn oﬀ in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with careIii 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 Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL5 rechargeable battery Life-Long LearningLens in storage Position Attaching the Camera Strap IntroductionParts of the Camera Tripod Monitor Socket Battery latchDelete button Multi selectorLens Cap Mode ButtonDefault Modes Menu HelpMonitor PlaybackNumber of exposures Internal memory/memory cardCurrent frame number Total number of frames Battery Charger Charging the BatteryCharge the battery First StepsClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the BatteryAfter charging the battery, insert it as described below Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchWrite protect switch Before removing memory cards, turn the camera oﬀ and con…and the monitor will turn on Camera OperationsTurning the Camera on and Oﬀ Zoom Adjusting the LensUsing a Tripod Digital ZoomPutting the Camera Away Focus and Shutter ReleaseDuring Recording Using Menus Lost?Mode Highlight Select and exit to modeBasic Photography and Playback Frame subject in center focus areaDeleting Unwanted Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeViewing Pictures Deleting the Last ShotFlash 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 Oﬀ no display Vibration reduction oﬀ Turn VR oﬀ when using a tripodVibration Reduction VR Vibration ReductionTake picture One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Face-Priority AFExp. + One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Pictures, positive values brighter picturesNight backdrop Scene ModeHighlight MenusScene modes The following scenes are available Settings IconsScene Assist Modes Portrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraitsFeature a landmark in the background Landscape Assist Use for vivid landscapes or portraits thatParty/Indoor Setting IconsScene Modes Beach/SnowClose Up Dusk/DawnNight Landscape MuseumMenu Right Bottom To top To left Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Left toCompose next shot to overlap with previ Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Movie Menu MoviesRecording Movies Auto-focusOption Movie OptionsFollowing options are available Control Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 37, movies are indicated by a icon More on MoviesFile number Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Date of recordingTo play voice recordings back Voice Recording MenuPlaying Voice Recordings Voice RecordingsCopying Voice Recordings to a Computer Copying Voice RecordingsDisplay list of voice recording ﬁles Highlight ﬁle Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Pressing Button in full-frame or thumbnail playPress Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCreating a Cropped Copy Cropped CopiesSee the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosHighlight date View pictures taken on date Display playback mode menuViewing Pictures by Date Print Set/Transfer MarkingRotate image Small pic Viewing PicturesView playback menu On same date List by DateHighlight Pictmotion Pictmotion by muveeCreating a Pictmotion Movie Display options Highlight View PictmotionTo create a custom Pictmotion movie Other Options Steps 1 and 7 on PictureProjectViewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movieViewing Pictures on TV Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMarking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer ButtonPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Printing PicturesOther Ways to Print Pictures Date imprint Print set DateConnecting the Printer USBPrinting Pictures One at a Time Paper SizeChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetMenu Guide Image ModeCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Shooting Options The Shooting MenuPreset White Balance White BalanceSingle Exp. +Continuous Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyBest Shot Selector BSS SensitivityColor Options AF Area ModeChoose where the camera focuses Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePrint Set Press the button. See page 13 for more on using the menusPlayback Options The Playback Menu Rotate imageProtect Slide ShowDelete Transfer MarkingSmall Pic Rotate ImageRotate selected pictures Copy Choose how menus are displayed Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Date Clock BatteryWelcome Screen Set camera clock to current date and time see belowTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Display map of world time zonesPhoto Info Monitor SettingsDescription Shooting mode Following display options are availableTime and date do not appear on pictures Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Taken while this option is in eﬀectAF Assist Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Record OrientationLanguage Reset AllFormat Memory/ Format Card InterfaceInserting the Connector Optional AccessoriesConnecting the Optional EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Technical NotesNikon 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 Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicalsStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution Format Insert index before usingMemory card has not Camera Era oﬀ and replace cardElectronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting Problem Solution Voice memos cannot be appended to movies Memo Choose correct video modeEr make of camera Picture that supports crop, D-lighting, or small pictureShooting Menus Operation FlowchartAppendix PlaybackOption Default Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 55, Movie Options 31, and Sound QualitySetting Copies Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesOriginals Identiﬁer Copies 42, 43Time Zones LocationSpeciﬁcations Battery life Self-timerPower sources DimensionsRated output Rated inputRated capacity Charging timeSymbols IndexButton, 1 menu Page 0RINTEDNIN *APAN 3 -!