Metering Area | Nortel Networks COOLPIXS610BK, COOLPIXS610GR

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

GMetering

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

GMatrix (default setting)

Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.

qCenter-weighted

Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting

conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A91) to meter off-center subjects.

BNote on Metering

When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not displayed in the monitor.

DMetering Area

The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weightedis selected.

Active metering area

Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus

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Nortel Networks COOLPIXS610BK user manual Choose how the camera meters exposure, Metering Area, Active metering area

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject in Active Child Handle the Camera Strap with Care For Your SafetyTurn off in the Event Malfunction Do not Disassemble Observe the following precautions when handling the battery For Your Safety CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Modifications Interface CablesTel Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 100 Table of Contents 101 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body Attaching the Camera Strap Connector cover Parts of the CameraTripod socket Shooting Monitor Playback Coolpix S610c onlyDiffers according to the selected option Shooting-mode Selection Menu Basic OperationsCshooting/playback Button Emode Button Basic Operations Rotary Multi SelectorPlayback-mode Selection Menu For Shooting For the Menu Screen For Playback Help Displays DButton Charge the battery Connect the power cable Unplug the charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger Coolpix S610 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery into the CameraOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the battery Turning On and Off the Camera Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery into the Camera Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Charging the Battery After Setting the Camera’s Clock Connect the AC adapter to the camera’s multi connectorPlug the power cable into an outlet Battery begins charging Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter Coolpix S610c Battery Charger MH-65AC Adapter EH-63 Daylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press the kbutton Setting Display Language, Date, and Time Edit the dateChanging the Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cardInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Press the kbuttonNumber of Exposures Remaining Monitor Brightness Boost Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Functions Available in AAuto Mode Frame the picture Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation When an image size is smallDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shutter-Release Button Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Press the cbutton Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Options Available in Playback ModePressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress Xflash mode Flash Lamp Using the FlashShooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled W Flash Mode Setting Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer 2s and press the kbutton Macro Mode Setting Macro ModePress pmacro mode Macro Mode Press oexposure compensation Setting is appliedUsing Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Setting the Scene Mode Shooting in Scene Mode Portrait FeaturesShooting in Scene Mode Icons Used for Descriptions Off2 Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Therefore take longer to record Other settings can be selected Museum Off NCopy Motion detection A110 is set to Off Taking Pictures in Food Mode Shooting in Scene ModeUse this mode to take pictures of food Press the shutter-release button to take the picture White Balance Setting in Food Mode Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the first picture Shoot the second picture Image File Names and Folder Names Press the k button when shooting is completedRIndicator Panorama Assist Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a Backlight a Taking Pictures in Scene Auto Selector ModeCamera enters scene auto selector mode Auto a Portrait a Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode Once the selected subject is not visible on the monitor Active Child ModeEnter active child mode by pressing Select a subject Active Child Mode Active Child ModeFunctions Available in Active Child Mode Frame a picture Shooting in Smile ModeExit smile mode by pressing the ebutton Smile Mode Operation of the Shutter-Release Button Shooting in Smile ModeFace Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features Functions Available in Smile Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Displayed at the center of the monitor Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing PicturesPicture Editing Restrictions on Picture Editing Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Choose OK and press the kbuttonEditing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Refine copy compositionImage Size New, smaller copy is created Resizing Pictures Small PictureChoose the desired copy size and press the k button Playback menu is displayed Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Dates for which pictures exist will be listed Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date Choose the desired date and press the k button Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode Print Set List by Date Menus Shooting Movies Enter movie mode by pressingChanging Movie Settings Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length IAutofocus ModeMovie Menu DSelecting Movie Options Deleting Movie Files Movie Playback Down to start recording Enter voice recording mode byMaking Voice Recordings Press the shutter-release button all the way Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Playing Voice Recordings Choose the desired sound file and press the kbuttonSelected sound file will be played back Deleting Sound Files Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings No sound file. MessageCopying starts Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting to a TVTurn off the camera Tune the television to the video channel Operating Systems Compatible with the Camera Windows Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software Windows Vista Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer S610 or S610c is displayed Start Transfer button Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loadingDisconnect the camera when transfer is complete Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Using a Card Reader Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound FilesPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Time A76 Print multiple pictures A77 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settings Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose Copies and press the kbutton Choose Paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple Pictures Choose Start print and press the kbuttonPrinting starts Choose Print selection, Print all images or Dpof printing and press the kbuttonPrint selection Choose the pictures up to 99 and number Print all images Paper Size Choose the pictures up to 99 and number Press the dbutton in playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Select images and press the k button Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print OrdersDate Imprint Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Shooting menu of a auto mode contains the following optionsShooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AImage Mode Number of Exposures Remaining BWhite Balance Flash Mode Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Preset ManualChoose Measure Frame the reference object Active metering area MeteringChoose how the camera meters exposure Metering Area Continuous Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Auto default settingEiso Sensitivity FColor Options GAF Area Mode Focus Lock Face priority Shooting with Face Priority Choose how the camera focuses Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in a auto modeFlash mode Self-timer Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options Selecting Pictures Press the k button to pause the slide show BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Deleting Picture Bank Images For Users of the Coolpix S610c DeleteProtect Delete selected pictures or all pictures FRotate Image Select a copy option and press the kbutton CopyUse the rotary multi selector to select an Option from the copy screen and press the k Button Firmware version A115 Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options 101 102 Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Menus None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed CWelcome Screen103 104 Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton WHome Time Zone Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone 105 106 Time Zones A18UTC + Location EMonitor Settings Photo Info107 Date Imprint and Print Set CDate Imprint GVibration Reduction 110 Enable or disable AF-assist illuminationUMotion Detection HAF Assist UDigital Zoom ISound SettingsEnable or disable digital zoom Adjust the following sound settings Formatting a Memory Card KAuto OffLFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting the Internal Memory 113 OVideo ModePReset All Language Movie menu Scene modeSetup menu 114 Others Setup menu Date a 104, Language a 113, and Video mode aRFirmware Version 115 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards116 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 117Dscn 0001 . JP G 118 Caring for the Camera Battery 119Caring for the Camera Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage 120 121 Error Messages Error Messages 122Other than l 169 M 169 1920, or a 123 124 Hide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 125 126 TroubleshootingEven when Date imprint is Electronically Controlled Cameras 127 Sports scene mode or l Museum 128 Mode is set to V auto withRed-eye reduction Night portrait scene mode is applied By red-eye. Set a flash mode other than 169 129 Specifications 130Nikon Coolpix S610/S610c Digital Camera 131 Specifications 132 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Battery Charger MH-65 supplied with the Coolpix S610 Wireless Coolpix S610c only Standards 133 SpecificationsSupported Standards AC Adapter EH-63 supplied with the Coolpix S610c Symbols Index134 135 Index Fill flash Indicators Fireworks show m 136 Zoom 24 buttons 5 indicator 6 playback Index 137 138 YP8G0111