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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

CT2H02(11)

6MNA8611-02

Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L610

Let your camera take over

G (Easy Auto) Mode................................................. A 36 Simply point the camera at the subject and your camera selects the appropriate scene mode. Spend less time changing camera settings and more time taking pictures!

Add special effects to capture truly unique shots

Special Effects Mode................................................. A 46 Brighten, darken, or soften your pictures, or keep a specific color in the image and change the other colors to black and white.

Compose just the right shot

Target Finding AF ..................................................... A 69 Your camera can automatically detect the main subject in your pictures, and focus automatically on that subject. There’s no need to center the shot on your subject, allowing you to be creative with your compositioning.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L610 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A vii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX L610 Digital Camera

Camera Strap

LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (×2)*

Audio Video Cable EG-CP16

ViewNX 2 CD

Reference Manual CD

• Warranty

* The included batteries are for trial use only. • A memory card is not included with the camera.

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USB Cable UC-E6

About This Manual

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Description

B

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

C

This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera.

Introduction

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1). Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual:

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; A/E/F E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.” • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold. • In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning

Introduction

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon repr