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

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.

Basic Photography and Playback

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

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Basic Photography and Playback Introduction First Steps Camera OperationsMenu Guide Technical Notes Memory Cards Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn oﬀ in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care Iii 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 Learning Lens in storage Position Attaching the Camera Strap IntroductionParts of the Camera Tripod Monitor Socket Battery latchDelete button Multi selector Lens Cap Mode ButtonDefault Modes Menu Help Monitor Playback Number of exposures Internal memory/memory cardCurrent frame number Total number of frames Battery Charger Charging the BatteryCharge the battery First Steps Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the BatteryAfter charging the battery, insert it as described below Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Removing 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 Zoom Putting 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 area Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeViewing Pictures Deleting the Last Shot Flash 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 Reduction Take picture One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Face-Priority AF Exp. + One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Pictures, positive values brighter pictures Night backdrop Scene ModeHighlight Menus Scene modes The following scenes are available Settings IconsScene Assist Modes Portrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits Feature a landmark in the background Landscape Assist Use for vivid landscapes or portraits that Party/Indoor Setting IconsScene Modes Beach/Snow Close Up Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Museum Menu Right Bottom To top To left Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Left to Compose next shot to overlap with previ Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Movie Menu MoviesRecording Movies Auto-focus Option Movie OptionsFollowing options are available Control Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 37, movies are indicated by a icon More on Movies File number Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Date of recording To play voice recordings back Voice Recording MenuPlaying Voice Recordings Voice Recordings Copying 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 play Press Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCreating a Cropped Copy Cropped Copies See 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 Memos Highlight date View pictures taken on date Display playback mode menuViewing Pictures by Date Print Set/Transfer Marking Rotate image Small pic Viewing PicturesView playback menu On same date List by Date Highlight Pictmotion Pictmotion by muveeCreating a Pictmotion Movie Display options Highlight View Pictmotion To create a custom Pictmotion movie Other Options Steps 1 and 7 on PictureProject Viewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movie Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Viewing Pictures on a Computer Marking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer Button PictureProject 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 Date Connecting the Printer USB Printing Pictures One at a Time Paper Size Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print Set Menu Guide Image ModeCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Preset White Balance White Balance Single Exp. +Continuous Multi-shot Interval Timer Photography Interval Timer Photography Best Shot Selector BSS Sensitivity Color Options AF Area ModeChoose where the camera focuses Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Print Set Press the button. See page 13 for more on using the menusPlayback Options The Playback Menu Rotate image Protect Slide ShowDelete Transfer Marking Small 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 below To change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Display map of world time zones Photo Info Monitor SettingsDescription Shooting mode Following display options are available Time and date do not appear on pictures Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Taken while this option is in eﬀect AF Assist Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Record Orientation Language Reset AllFormat Memory/ Format Card Interface Inserting the Connector Optional AccessoriesConnecting the Optional EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Technical Notes Nikon 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 chemicals Storage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution Format Insert index before usingMemory card has not Camera Era oﬀ and replace card Electronically 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 picture Shooting Menus Operation FlowchartAppendix Playback Option Default Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 55, Movie Options 31, and Sound QualitySetting Copies Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesOriginals Identiﬁer Copies 42, 43 Time Zones Location Speciﬁcations Battery life Self-timerPower sources Dimensions Rated output Rated inputRated capacity Charging time Symbols Index Button, 1 menu Page 0RINTEDNIN *APAN 3 -!