Nikon COOLPIXS10 manual Menu Guide, Shooting Options The Shooting Menu, Image Mode

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Menu Guide

This section describes the menus available for shooting, playback, and camera set- up. See page 13 for information on using the menus.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

To display the shooting menu, select mode ( 14) and press the button. Except for [Image mode], the following options are available only in mode. Un- less [Reset all] ( 71) is used to reset settings to their default values ( 83), settings in this menu will be restored the next time mode is selected.


Option	Description
SET UP	Display the setup menu.		65
Image mode	Choose image size and quality.		55
White balance*	Match white balance to the light source.		56
Exp. +/–	Adjust exposure for very bright or very dark subjects.		57
Continuous*	Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence.		57
BSS*	Use BSS to choose the sharpest picture.		59
Sensitivity	Control camera’s sensitivity to light.		59
Color Options*	Control color.		60
AF area mode	Choose where the camera focuses.		60
* See the Appendix for information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (				84).

Image Mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image ﬁ les. The size of the ﬁ les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded ( 84), depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

Option	Size (pixels)		Description
High (2816★)	2,816	× 2,112	Pictures are compressed less than [Normal], produc-
			ing higher quality images.
Normal (2816)	2,816	× 2,112	Best choice in most situations.
Normal (2048)	2,048	× 1,536	Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored.
PC screen (1024)	1,024 × 768		Suited to computer display.
TV screen (640)	640	× 480	Suited to e-mail or television viewing.

The current setting is shown by an icon in the display (4–5).

Shooting Menu Settings

See the Appendix for information on shooting menu defaults ( 83).

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Menu Guide Technical Notes Introduction First Steps Camera OperationsBasic Photography and Playback Memory CardsTurn oﬀ in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyDo not disassemble 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 EN-EL5 rechargeable battery Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningLens in storage Position Attaching the Camera Strap IntroductionParts of the Camera Delete button Battery latchTripod Monitor Socket Multi selectorDefault Modes Mode ButtonLens Cap Menu HelpPlayback MonitorNumber of exposures Internal memory/memory cardCurrent frame number Total number of frames Charge the battery Charging the BatteryBattery Charger 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 CardsWrite protect switch Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera oﬀ and con…and the monitor will turn on Camera OperationsTurning the Camera on and Oﬀ Using a Tripod Adjusting the LensZoom Digital ZoomPutting the Camera Away Focus and Shutter ReleaseDuring Recording Lost? Using MenusBasic Photography and Playback Highlight Select and exit to modeMode Frame subject in center focus areaViewing Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeDeleting Unwanted 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 Vibration Reduction VR Turn VR oﬀ when using a tripodOﬀ no display Vibration reduction oﬀ Vibration ReductionPress Button Icon is displayed One-Touch Portrait ModeTake picture Face-Priority AFOption Description One-Touch Portrait MenuExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter picturesHighlight Scene ModeNight backdrop MenusScene Assist Modes Settings IconsScene modes The following scenes are available Portrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraitsLandscape Assist Use for vivid landscapes or portraits that Feature a landmark in the backgroundScene Modes Setting IconsParty/Indoor Beach/SnowNight Landscape Dusk/DawnClose Up MuseumPanorama Assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaMenu Right Bottom To top To left Left toCompose next shot to overlap with previ Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Recording Movies MoviesMovie Menu Auto-focusOption Movie OptionsFollowing options are available Full-frame playback 37, movies are indicated by a icon Movie PlaybackControl More on MoviesMaking a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsFile number Date of recordingPlaying Voice Recordings Voice Recording MenuTo play voice recordings back Voice RecordingsCopying Voice Recordings to a Computer Copying Voice RecordingsDisplay list of voice recording ﬁles Highlight ﬁle Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraDeleting Pictures Pressing Button in full-frame or thumbnail playCreating a Cropped Copy Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Cropped CopiesSee the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosViewing Pictures by Date Display playback mode menuHighlight date View pictures taken on date Print Set/Transfer MarkingView playback menu On same date Viewing PicturesRotate image Small pic List by DateCreating a Pictmotion Movie Pictmotion by muveeHighlight Pictmotion Display options Highlight View PictmotionTo create a custom Pictmotion movie PictureProject Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onHighlight movie Viewing Pictmotion MoviesStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPictureProject Transfer Button Marking Pictures for TransferPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Other Ways to Print Pictures Printing PicturesPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Date imprint Print set DateUSB 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 SetCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Image ModeMenu Guide Shooting Options The Shooting MenuWhite Balance Preset White BalanceContinuous Exp. +Single Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographySensitivity Best Shot Selector BSSChoose where the camera focuses AF Area ModeColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePlayback Options The Playback Menu Press the button. See page 13 for more on using the menusPrint Set Rotate imageDelete Slide ShowProtect Transfer MarkingSmall Pic Rotate ImageRotate selected pictures Copy Choose how menus are displayed Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Welcome Screen Clock BatteryDate Set camera clock to current date and time see belowDisplay map of world time zones To change the home time zone, select in and follow StepsDescription Shooting mode Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Following display options are availableSample date counter time stamps are shown below Date CounterTime and date do not appear on pictures Taken while this option is in eﬀectAdjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAF Assist Record OrientationFormat Memory/ Format Card Reset AllLanguage InterfaceConnecting the Optional EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Optional AccessoriesInserting the Connector 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 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution Memory card has not Insert index before usingFormat Camera Era oﬀ and replace cardElectronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting Problem Solution Er make of camera Choose correct video modeVoice memos cannot be appended to movies Memo Picture that supports crop, D-lighting, or small pictureAppendix Operation FlowchartShooting Menus PlaybackOption Default Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 55, Movie Options 31, and Sound QualitySetting Originals Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesCopies Identiﬁer Copies 42, 43Location Time ZonesSpeciﬁcations Power sources Self-timerBattery life DimensionsRated capacity Rated inputRated output Charging timeIndex SymbolsButton, 1 menu Page 0RINTEDNIN *APAN 3 -!