Nikon COOLPIXS10 manual Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer, Display self-timer menu

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with a ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a fl at, level surface.

Basic Photography and Playback

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Display self-timer menu.

Self-timer

 

Highlight option.

 

[3 s]: Use to reduce blur.

Self-timer

[10 s]: Use for self-portraits.

 

 

 

Make selection (to exit without setting timer, wait five seconds). icon appears in

display.

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Frame picture and start timer; display in monitor shows seconds remaining before shutter is released. To stop timer before pic- ture is taken, press shutter-release button

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The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi nal second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Introduction First Steps Camera Operations Menu Guide Technical NotesBasic Photography and Playback Memory CardsFor Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with careIii This equipment has been tested and found to Comply with copyright notices Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Table of Contents Menu Guide ViiTechnical Notes Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories EN-EL5 rechargeable batteryBefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningParts of the Camera IntroductionLens in storage Position Attaching the Camera Strap Battery latch Delete buttonTripod Monitor Socket Multi selectorMode Button Default ModesLens Cap Menu HelpMonitor PlaybackCurrent frame number Total number of frames Internal memory/memory cardNumber of exposures Charging the Battery Charge the batteryBattery Charger First StepsAfter charging the battery, insert it as described below Inserting the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Write protect switchRemoving Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and conTurning the Camera on and Off Camera Operations…and the monitor will turn on Adjusting the Lens Using a TripodZoom Digital ZoomDuring Recording Focus and Shutter ReleasePutting the Camera Away Using Menus Lost?Highlight Select and exit to mode Basic Photography and PlaybackMode Frame subject in center focus areaPress the button again to return to shooting mode Viewing PicturesDeleting Unwanted Pictures Deleting the Last ShotMode Description Using the FlashFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightPictures may be blurred Display self-timer menu Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerDisplay By icon in display Macro Close-up ModeButton is pressed halfway to lock focus Turn VR off when using a tripod Vibration Reduction VROff no display Vibration reduction off Vibration ReductionOne-Touch Portrait Mode Press Button Icon is displayedTake picture Face-Priority AFOne-Touch Portrait Menu Option DescriptionExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene Mode HighlightNight backdrop MenusSettings Icons Scene Assist ModesScene modes The following scenes are available Portrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraitsFeature a landmark in the background Landscape Assist Use for vivid landscapes or portraits thatSetting Icons Scene ModesParty/Indoor Beach/SnowDusk/Dawn Night LandscapeClose Up MuseumTaking Pictures for a Panorama Panorama AssistMenu Right Bottom To top To left Left toCompose next shot to overlap with previ Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Movies Recording MoviesMovie Menu Auto-focusFollowing options are available Movie OptionsOption Movie Playback Full-frame playback 37, movies are indicated by a iconControl More on MoviesVoice Recordings Making a Voice RecordingFile number Date of recordingVoice Recording Menu Playing Voice RecordingsTo play voice recordings back Voice RecordingsDisplay list of voice recording files Highlight file Copying Voice RecordingsCopying Voice Recordings to a Computer Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackDeleting Pictures Pressing Button in full-frame or thumbnail playTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Cropped CopyPress Cropped CopiesLighting Enhancing Contrast D-LightingSee the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosDisplay playback mode menu Viewing Pictures by DateHighlight date View pictures taken on date Print Set/Transfer MarkingViewing Pictures View playback menu On same dateRotate image Small pic List by DatePictmotion by muvee Creating a Pictmotion MovieHighlight Pictmotion Display options Highlight View PictmotionTo create a custom Pictmotion movie Other Options Steps 1 and 7 on PictureProjectViewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movieConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installedViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMarking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer ButtonChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Disconnecting the CameraPictureProject Button Printing Pictures Other Ways to Print PicturesPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Date imprint Print set DateConnecting the Printer USBPrinting Pictures One at a Time Paper SizePrinting Selected Pictures Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print SetImage Mode Current setting is shown by an icon in the displayMenu Guide Shooting Options The Shooting MenuPreset White Balance White BalanceExp. + ContinuousSingle Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyBest Shot Selector BSS SensitivityAF Area Mode Choose where the camera focusesColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePress the button. See page 13 for more on using the menus Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint Set Rotate imageSlide Show DeleteProtect Transfer MarkingRotate selected pictures Rotate ImageSmall Pic Copy Menus Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuChoose how menus are displayed Clock Battery Welcome ScreenDate 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 zonesMonitor Settings Description Shooting modePhoto Info Following display options are availableDate Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowTime and date do not appear on pictures Taken while this option is in effectSound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsAF Assist Record OrientationReset All Format Memory/ Format CardLanguage InterfaceOptional Accessories Connecting the Optional EH-62A AC Adapter KitInserting the Connector Technical Notes64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*, 1 GB, 1 GB Approved Memory CardsNikon High speed 10 MB/s Caring for the Camera Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicalsDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesStorage Insert index before using Memory card has notFormat Camera Era off and replace cardElectronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting Problem Solution Choose correct video mode Er make of cameraVoice memos cannot be appended to movies Memo Picture that supports crop, D-lighting, or small pictureOperation Flowchart AppendixShooting Menus PlaybackOption Default Setting Image Mode 55, Movie Options 31, and Sound QualityRestrictions on Camera Settings Image File and Folder Names Originals IdentifierCopies Identifier Copies 42, 43Time Zones LocationSpecifications Self-timer Power sourcesBattery life DimensionsRated input Rated capacityRated output Charging timeSymbols IndexButton, 1 menu Page 0RINTEDNIN *APAN 3 -!