Reference Manual
Special Effects Mode
Target Finding AF
Let your camera take over
Add special effects to capture truly unique shots
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
About the Manuals
Comply with copyright notices
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
For Your Safety
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Observe caution when handling batteries
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Use appropriate cables
Observe caution when using
Do not operate the flash with
Flash window touching a
Crystal from the monitor touching
Modifications
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
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Connecting the Camera to a TV
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E27
E70
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F17
F21
F24
Using Menus dButton
Camera Body
Monitor
Playback a
Camera Body
Camera Lens cover closed
Shooting mode button
Multi selector Apply selection button
Attaching the Camera Strap
Raising and Lowering the Flash
Press Hor Ito select another tab
Using Menus dButton
Press the kbutton
Press Hor Ito select a Press the kbutton Setting
Setting you selected is applied
Press Hor Ito select an item Press the kbutton Menu
Are displayed
Shooting Mode
Monitor
64, E39
Playback Mode
Category icon in auto sort mode
Sequence display when Individual
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76, E7
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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
Applicable Batteries
Battery Type
AC Power Source
Removing the Batteries
Alkaline Batteries
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
Insert a memory card
Inserting a Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
High Temperature Caution
Removing the Memory Card
Press Hor Ito select Yes and then press the kbutton
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Playback
Basics of Shooting and Playback
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton
Press the Abutton
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Press the power switch
Battery Level Indicator
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Select a Shooting Mode
Press the multi selector Hor Ito
Changing Settings When Shooting
Available Shooting Modes
Shooting mode icon
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steady
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Easy Auto Mode
When Using a Tripod
Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom
Press the shutter-release button halfway A29
Focus and Shoot
Shutter is released and the image is saved
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Shutter-release Button
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to select an image to
Display
Viewing Images
More Information
Delete Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings
GEasy Auto Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Backlighting
Easy panorama Pet portrait 3D photography
Characteristics of Each Scene
To View a Description of Each Scene
ENight portrait
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MFireworks show
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Features Digital zoom cannot be used
Pet Portrait Auto Release
Focus Area
Shooting
Subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor
Movies cannot be recorded in 3D
Playing Back 3D Images
Last icon you selected is displayed
Following four effects are available
Slider
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces
Raise the flash when using it a Using Face Detection a
Set Smile timer a 64, E50 to Off
Press the a button and select a different shooting mode
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Auto Off When Using Smile Timer
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Using Skin Softening
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Target Finding AF A69
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Features
Macro mode
Geasy Scene Special Smart Auto
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Slide the Kflash pop-up control
Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Lowering the Flash
Flash Lamp
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Self-timer
Press the multi selector Jnself-timer
Press Hor Ito select on and then press Kbutton
Focus and exposure are set
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Sound Made as the Camera Focuses When Using Macro Mode
As a result, you may hear the sound of the camera focusing
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
You can adjust overall image brightness
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below
Default Settings
Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Portrait Image mode
Easy auto Scene Special Smart Auto mode Mode
White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity
Single default setting, Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot
Available Shooting Menus
Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash
Sepia, and Cyanotype
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Certain features cannot be used simultaneously
When Target finding AF is selected and White
Than Auto, Motion detection is disabled
Shutter sound Continuous a
Restricted Option Descriptions
Shutter sound is not heard
Using Face Detection
Focusing
Detection to automatically focus on people’s faces
Shooting Features
Focus area Shooting Features
Target Finding AF
Focuses on it as a priority face detection
Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect
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Focus Lock
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Playback Zoom
Using ViewNX
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Image is zoomed Displayed area guide Playback Features
Playback Zoom
2012
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Play
Auto sort E11
Switching Between Playback Modes
Screen, Miniature effect, and Painting
Same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times
Option Description Voice memo2
E59
Delete voice memos Copy5
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Start the installer
Mac OS
Download the software
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Terminate the connection
Transfer images to the computer
Click Start Transfer
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
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Recording
Recording Movies Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies
Recording Movies
Display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Camera Temperature
Maximum Movie Recording Time
Functions Available with Movie Recording
E64 Which enable slow motion or fast motion playback
When ASingle AF default setting is selected, focus is
Option Description Movie options Select the movie type
Select ASingle AF
Deleting Movies
Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies Movie options
Functions Available During Playback
Adjusting Volume
Rotate the zoom control to g or f a 2 during playback
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General Camera Setup
Image review, and monitor brightness settings Print date
Monitor turns off to save power
Vibration reduction
Format memory
Eye-Fi card Reset all
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Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
Menu
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Shooting with Easy Panorama
Select Normal 180 or Wide 360 as
Shooting range, and then press the kbutton
Example of camera movement
Iis displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement
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Using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Playing Back Images in Albums
Removing Images from Albums
To cancel removal, select No Reference Section
Select Yes and then press the kbutton
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
Press H, I, J, or Kto select an icon
Then press the kbutton
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
E11
Selection screen is displayed
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List by Date Mode
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When displaying images individually, thumbnails are not
Viewing Images in a Sequence
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Displayed. To display images in a sequence as thumbnails
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Features
Editing Still Images
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Effect, and Painting
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Restrictions on Image Editing
Filter effects Used together Skin softening
Function can be used
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Button
E19
Original and Edited Images
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
E20
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select
Check the preview of the copy, and then press
E21
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
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E23
Adjust the effect and then press the kbutton
Example Soft
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
E24
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Refine copy composition
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Image Size
When using the included audio/video cable
When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
E27
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Set the TV’s input to external video input
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
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E29
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Print order option E51
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Check printer settings
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
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Turn on the camera
E31
Printing Individual Images
Select Copies and then press the kbutton
Desired number of copies up to nine Then press the kbutton
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Select the desired paper size, and then press the kbutton
Select Start print and then press the kbutton
Printing begins
E33
Printing Multiple Images
E34
To exit the print menu, press the d button
Section
To start printing. Select Cancel and then press
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K button to return to the print menu
Print all images
Paper Size
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Dpof printing
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito select the Mcontrol choose start point
Press Hor Ito select Nchoose end point
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E38
Edited movie is saved
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
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E40
Number of Images That Can Be Saved
P4608×3456 860
R3264×2448 1710
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Enter Aauto mode Mdbutton MWhite balance Mkbutton
Option Description AAuto default setting
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Using Preset Manual
White balance menu, and then press the kbutton
Select Measure
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Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Frame the reference object in the measuring window
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Measuring window
Continuous Shooting
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E45
Images Captured Using Continuous
Each series of images captured is saved as a sequence E14
When lighting is dim
ISO Sensitivity
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Option Description AAuto
Color Options
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AF Area Mode
MTarget finding AF default setting
E48
YCenter
Option Description On default setting
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Smile Timer
Enter smart portrait mode Mdbutton MBlink proof Mkbutton
Blink Proof
E50
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
E51
Select images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
E52
Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then
E53
Canceling Existing Print Order
Favorite pictures mode or
Auto sort mode
E54
Slide show begins
BSlide Show
Print Date
End the slide show or restart it
Protect
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Image Selection Screen
E57
FRotate Image
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Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
E59
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
E60
Press the multi selector J before or after playing back a
E61
Use the multi selector to select a destination
All images Copies all images
E62
If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
NChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
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E65
HS Movie Options
Frame rate is approx frames per second for all options
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the b emovie-record button to start
Recording
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
When iHS 60 fps 1280×720 is selected
When jHS 15 fps 1920×1080 is selected
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HS Movie
Wind Noise Reduction
Autofocus Mode
E68
Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
E69
Dbutton Mztab MWelcome screen Mkbutton
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Time Zone and Date
Day/Month/Year
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Select xTravel destination and then press the kbutton
Press K
E71
Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone
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WHome Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Photo Info
Monitor Settings
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Battery Level
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Dbutton Mztab MPrint date Mkbutton
Print Date and Print Order
E76
Vibration Reduction
Dbutton Mztab MVibration reduction Mkbutton
E77
Motion Detection
Dbutton Mztab MMotion detection Mkbutton
Default setting Position
AF Assist
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Auto
When smart portrait mode is selected
When Continuous is set to Multi-shot
Digital Zoom
E79
When using Sports a 38, Museum a 41, or Pet portrait a 43
Sound Settings
E80
Auto Off
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
E81
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
E82
Language
E83
E84
TV Settings
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Portrait A38 or Night portrait A39 scene mode
Blink Warning
E85
Blink? screen is displayed in the monitor
Blink Warning Screen
E86
Eye-Fi Upload Indicator
Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable
Eye-Fi Upload
E87
Reset All
Scene Mode
Special Effects Mode
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E89
Smart Portrait Menu
Shooting Menu
Movie Menu
Setup Menu
Blink warning E85 Off Eye-Fi upload E87 Enable
E90
Others
E91
Playback menu Choose key picture E63
Battery Type
Firmware Version
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Lithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Reference Section
File and Folder Names
E93
E94
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
E95
Attaching the AN-CP23 Camera Strap
E96
E97
Error Messages
Inside of the camera has become hot
E98
Images captured using Easy panorama or 3D photography
G4608×2592
E99
Images saved in the camera’s internal memory
E100
E101
Paper has jammed in printer
Paper
Press the k button to resume printing
Display Cause/Solution Ink error
E102
Technical Notes and Index
Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Product
Camera
Spare Batteries
Batteries
Charging Batteries
Battery Terminals
Set Battery type a 99, E92 to Coolpix Ni-MH
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Cold Environment Usage
Memory Cards
Remaining Battery Charge
Recycling
Cleaning
Cleaning and Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Storage
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Not respond
98, E81
Select Show info
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Support Print date
Shooting Issues
F10
Pressed
36, 40
F11
When Portrait, Night portrait, Night
To Multi-shot
Problem Cause/Solution
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
No sound when shutter is
F12
F13
Playback Issues
F14
Video mode or Hdmi in the TV settings
F15
Mode cannot be printed
F16
ViewNX Memory card contains no images. Replace
Displayed Internal memory
F17
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 Digital Camera
F18
F19
Specifications
Operating environment Temperature 0C-40C 32F-104F Humidity
F20
Use of LR6/L40 AA-size alkaline batteries
Supported Standards
Approved Memory Cards
F21
AVC Patent Portfolio License
F22
Trademark Information
F23
FreeType License FreeType2 MIT License Harfbuzz
Symbols
Index
Numerics
F24
F25
Choose key picture ..... , E14, E63
F26
F27
Power switch/power-on lamp.. , 22
Pet portrait auto release
F28
F29
F30
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