Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual

							9
Preparing for Shooting
Preparing for Shooting
Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP29 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the 
camera.
BLens Cap
• At times when you are not shooting images , attach the lens cap to the lens to 
protect it.
• Do not attach anything other than the lens cap to the lens.
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens 
Cap
Attach the strap at two places. 
						

							10
Preparing for Shooting
•With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move 
the orange battery latch ( 3), and fully insert the battery ( 4).
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place ( 5).
• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or 
backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
BFormatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device 
into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the memory 
card into the camera, press the  d button, and select  Format card in the 
setup menu ( A57).
Removing the Battery or Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have 
turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
•Move the battery latch to eject the battery.
• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory 
card.
• Be careful when handling the cam era, battery, and memory card 
immediately after using the camera, as they may become hot.
Insert the Batter y and Memory Card
Battery latchMemory card slot 
						

							11
Preparing for Shooting
1With the battery installed, connect the camera to an 
electrical outlet.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the 
Charging AC Adapter. On ce the two are connected, attempting to forcibly 
remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies  according to the country or region in 
which the camera was purchased. 
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to 
the charging AC adapter.
• The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes green to indicate that the 
battery is charging.
• When charging is complete, the power-on lamp turns off. It takes about 
3 hours to charge a fully exhausted battery.
• The battery cannot be charged when  the power-on lamp quickly flashes 
green, possibly due to one of  the reasons described below.
- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.
- The battery is damaged.
2Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical 
outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.
Charge the Battery
Power-on lamp (charge lamp) Electrical 
outlet
USB cable (included) Charging 
AC Adapter 
						

							12
Preparing for Shooting
BNotes About the USB Cable
•Do not use a USB cable other than the UC -E21. Using a USB cable other than the 
UC-E21 could result in overheat ing, fire or electric shock.
• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs 
at an angle when connecti ng or disconnecting them.
BNotes About Charging the Battery
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other 
than Charging AC Adapte r EH-71P/EH-71PCH, and do not use a commercially 
available USB-AC adapter or  a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe 
this precaution could result in over heating or in damage to the camera.
CCharging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
•You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer.
• You can use the Battery Charger MH-67P (available separately) to charge the 
battery without using the camera. 
						

							13
Preparing for Shooting
Changing the orientation of the monitor is useful when shooting with the 
camera in a high or a low position, or when taking selfies. 
For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen 
facing out (3).
When you are not using or carrying the 
camera, fold the monitor against the 
camera body with the screen facing inward 
to prevent scratches or contamination.
BNotes About the Monitor
When moving the monitor, do not apply ex cessive force and turn slowly within the 
monitor’s adjustable range so that  the connection will not be damaged.
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the 
Monitor 
						

							14
Preparing for Shooting
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen 
and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1Press the power switch 
to turn on the camera.
•The monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press 
the power switch again.
2Use the multi selector 
HI  to select the 
desired language and 
press the  k button.
3Select  Ye s and press the  k button.
4Select your home time 
zone and press the  k 
button.
• Press  H to display  W 
above the map and enable 
daylight saving time. Press 
I  to disable it.
5Use  HI  to select the date format and press the k  button.
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display 
Language, Date, and Time
Dansk
Deutsch Čeština
Español English Бълга\bски
Cancel
Language
London, Casablanca
Back 
						

							15
Preparing for Shooting
6Set the date and time, and press 
the k button.
•Use  J K  to select a field and then use  HI 
to set the date and time.
• Select the minute field and press the  k 
button to confirm the setting.
7When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use  HI to 
select  Ye s and press the  k button.
•When settings are finished, the lens extends.
CChanging the Language or the Date and Time Setting
•You can change thes e settings using the Language and Time zone and date  
settings in the  z setup menu ( A57).
• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the  z setup menu by selecting 
Time zone and date  followed by Time zone. Enabling day li ght saving time 
moves the clock forward one  hour, and disabling it moves the clock back one hour. 
CThe Clock Battery
•The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery.
The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or 
when the camera is connected to an option al AC adapter, and it can run the clock 
for several days after about 10 hours of charging.
• If the camera’s backup ba ttery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting 
screen is displayed when the camera is  turned on. Set the date and time again 
( A 14).
152015
15 11 10
Edit
m
h
DM Y
Date and ti me 
						

							16
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Basic Shooting and Playback 
Operations
1Rotate the mode dial to A.
•The camera is set to  A (auto) mode and 
general shooting can be performed.
• Press the s  (display) button to switch 
the information displayed in the monitor 
during shooting and play back.
• Battery level indicator
b : The battery level is high.
B : The battery level is low.
2Hold the camera steady.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, 
microphone, and speaker.
Shooting with A  (Auto) Mode
1/2501/250F5.6F5.684084025m 0s25m 0s25m 0s
Battery level 
indicatorNumber of 
exposures 
remaining 
						

							17
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
3Frame the picture.
•Move the zoom control or  the side zoom control to change the zoom lens 
position.
• When the subject is lost at the  telephoto zoom position, press the p (snap-
back zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can 
frame the subject more easily.
4Press the shutter-release 
button halfway.
• When the subject is in focus, the 
focus area or focus indicator is 
displayed in green.
• When you are using digital zoom, 
the camera focuse s in the center 
of the frame and the focus area is 
not displayed.
• If the focus area or focus indicator 
flashes, the camera is unable to 
focus. Modify the composition 
and try pressing the shutter-
release button halfway again.
5Without lifting your finger, press 
the shutter-release button the rest 
of the way down.
Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom in
Zoom out
p
 button
1/2501/250F5.6F5.6
Focus area 
						

							18
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
BNotes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing 
the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do 
not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the 
battery or memory card  while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in 
loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
CThe Auto Off Function
• When no operations are performed for ab out one minute, the monitor turns off, 
the camera enters standby mode, and th en the power-on lamp flashes. The 
camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.
• To turn the monitor back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an 
operation such as pressing the powe r switch or shutter-release button.
CWhen Using a Tripod
•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize  the camera in the following situations:
- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode set to  W (off)
- When the zoom is at  a telephoto position
• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set  Vibration 
reduction  to Off  in the setup menu ( A57) to prevent potential errors caused by 
this function.
Using the Flash
In situations where a flash is needed, such as in 
dark locations or when the subject is backlit, 
press the  m (flash pop-up) button to raise the 
flash.
• When not using the flash, gently push to 
lower the flash until it clicks shut.