Nikon COOLPIXS10 Introduction First Steps Camera Operations, Menu Guide Technical Notes, Notation

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Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent dam- age to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the cam- era.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the

Quick Start Guide.

Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, play- back, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pic- tures.

Notation

The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages dis- played in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets ([ ]).

Introduction

First Steps

Camera Operations

Basic Photography and Playback

Scene Mode

Movies

Voice Recordings

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

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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 Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Comply with copyright noticesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Table of Contents Vii Menu GuideTechnical Notes Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL5 rechargeable battery Before Taking Important PicturesIntroduction Parts of the CameraLens in storage Position Attaching the Camera Strap Multi selector Battery latchDelete button Tripod Monitor SocketMenu Help Mode ButtonDefault Modes Lens CapPlayback MonitorInternal memory/memory card Current frame number Total number of framesNumber of exposures First Steps Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Battery ChargerInserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it as described belowClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and con Write Protect SwitchWrite protect switch Removing Memory CardsCamera Operations Turning the Camera on and Off…and the monitor will turn on Digital Zoom Adjusting the LensUsing a Tripod ZoomFocus and Shutter Release During RecordingPutting the Camera Away 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 PicturesUsing the Flash Mode DescriptionFlash Lamp When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may light Red-eye ReductionPictures may be blurred Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Display self-timer menuDisplay Macro Close-up Mode By icon in displayButton is pressed halfway to lock focus 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 MenuMovie Options Following options are availableOption 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 Display list of voice recording files Highlight fileCopying Voice Recordings to a Computer 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 PressEnhancing Contrast D-Lighting LightingSee the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies 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 TransferDisconnecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a ComputerPictureProject Button 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 TimePrinting Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step 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 ProtectRotate Image Rotate selected picturesSmall Pic Copy Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu MenusChoose how menus are displayed 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 ConnectorApproved Memory Cards 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*, 1 GB, 1 GBNikon High speed 10 MB/s Caring for the Camera Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningError Messages Display Problem SolutionStorage 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 Image Mode 55, Movie Options 31, and Sound Quality SettingRestrictions on Camera Settings 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 -!