Main
Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L610
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Introduction
Read This First
Confirming the Package Contents
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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About the Manuals
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTIONS
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Table of Contents
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Introduction................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera..................................... 1
... 13
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Playback Features....................................... 73
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 89
General Camera Setup.............................. 97
Reference Section................................. E1
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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Using Menus (d Button)
You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.
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2
3
tab.
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6
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C
The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
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3
Applicable Batteries
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C
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
cover.
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chamber/memory card slot cover.
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B
3
B
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
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C
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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2
number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turning the Camera On and Off
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
1
2
Available Shooting Modes
C
Step 3 Frame a Picture
1
2
Using the Zoom
B
C
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
1
(A29).
2
the way down (A29).
The Shutter-release Button
B
C
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Step 5 Play Back Images
1
2
display.
C
Step 6 Delete Images
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3
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2
B
C
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Shooting Features
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G (Easy Auto) Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Changing Scene Mode Settings
To View a Description of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene
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B
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)
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Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
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C
Using Skin Softening
B
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A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features.
Available Features
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
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2 3
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Available Flash Modes
Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire.
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C
Using the Self-timer
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3
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4
rest of the way down.
Using Macro Mode
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3
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
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2
3
4
C
Default Settings
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
Button (Shooting Menu)
When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button.
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
Available Shooting Menus
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Certain features cannot be used simultaneously.
B
Focusing
Using Face Detection
B
Target Finding AF
B
Focus Lock
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4
B
Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
B
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
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2
3
Features That Can Be Set by P ressing the
Button (Playback Menu)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
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3
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Transferring Images to the Computer
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B
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3
Viewing Images
C
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Recording Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.
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movie recording.
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B
C
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d
The following settings can be changed.
Button (Movie Menu)
Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button
Playing Back Movies
B
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General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup
This chapter describes the various settings available in the z setup menu.
Set up
AF assist
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
Button (Setup Menu)
You can change the following settings when the menu is displayed by selecting the z tab.
Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button
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E
Reference Section
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)
Shooting with Easy Panorama
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E5
B
E6
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
B
E7
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
1
desired image and then press H to display y.
2
album, and then press the k button.
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B
Removing Images from Albums
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2
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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3
B
E11
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
E12
B
E13
List by Date Mode
B
E14
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Viewing Images in a Sequence
E15
B
C
E16
Deleting Images in a Sequence
E17
Editing Still Images
Editing Features
E18
B
C
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
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2
B
E22
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
1
filter effect type and then press the k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M p Filter effects M k button
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k
Confirm the effect and then press the
3
button.
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desired copy size and then press the k button.
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Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M g Small picture M k button
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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3 4
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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4
camera.
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C
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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B
C
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4
Printing Individual Images
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2 3
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Reference Section
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the k button.
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
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Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
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E36
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C
Editing Movies
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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5
B
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Continuous Shooting
You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button
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C
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ISO Sensitivity
B
E47
Color Options
B
E48
AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.
B
Enter A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Smile Timer
Blink Proof
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The Playback Menu
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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and then press the k button.
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2
copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
Images selected for printing are indicated by a during playback.
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C
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b Slide Show
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M b Slide show M k button
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then press the k button.
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C
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3
d Protect
B
E57
The Image Selection Screen
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image.
2
specify the number of copies).
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B
E59
E Voice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
E60
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
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2
E62
B
C
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C Sequence Display Options
N Choose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movie Options
Movie Options
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The frame rate is approx. 30 frames per second for all options.
HS Movie Options
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3
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B
C
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Autofocus Mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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The Setup Menu
You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Welcome Screen
d button M z tab M Welcome screen M k button
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Time Zone and Date
You can set the camera clock.
d button M z tab M Time zone and date M k button
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3
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time zone.
C
E73
Monitor Settings
You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
You can set the options below.
Photo Info
d button M z tab M Monitor settings M k button
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E75
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
B
C
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Vibration Reduction
B
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Motion Detection
B
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AF Assist
E79
Digital Zoom
B
E80
Sound Settings
You can adjust the following sound settings.
d button M z tab M Sound settings M k button
B
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Auto Off
C
E82
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
B
E83
Language
You can select one of 31 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
d button M z tab M Language M k button
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TV Settings
C
E85
Blink Warning
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The Blink Warning Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload M k button
B
C
E88
Reset All
E89
Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu
Movie Menu
E90
Setup Menu
Others
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E92
Battery Type
Firmware Version
E93
File and Folder Names
E94
E95
Optional Accessories
E96
Attaching the AN-CP23 Camera Strap
E97
Error Messages
E98
E99
E100
E101
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Technical Notes and Index
F2
Caring for the Product
The Camera
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F3
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Batteries
Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in For Your Safety (Avii-xii) before use.
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F4
B
F5
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Memory Cards
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Storage
F8
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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F10
Shooting Issues
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F12
F13
F14
Playback Issues
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F16
F17
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L610 Digital Camera
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Approved Memory Cards
Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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B
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C
D
E
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H
I
J
L
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O
P
Q
R
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T
U
V
W