Nikon Coolpix A10 Reference Manual

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Introduction
Reference Section ................................. E1
x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode.............. E3
Scene Mode
(Shooting Suited to Scenes)..................... E4
Tips and Notes ................................................... E5
Special Effects Mode
(Applying Effects When Shooting) ........ E7
Smart Portrait Mode
(Capturing Images of Smiling Faces).... E8
A (Auto) Mode ......................................... E10
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi
Selector.......................................................... E11
Using the Flash ............................................... E11
Using the Self-timer..................................... E 14
Using Macro Mode....................................... E15
Adjusting Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)....................... E 16
Default Settings.............................................. E17
Functions That Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously ........................................... E19
Focusing........................................................ E20
Using Face Detection ................................. E20
Using Skin Softening................................... E21
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ... E21
Focus Lock......................................................... E22
Playback Zoom ........................................... E23
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display ... E24
Editing Still Images.................................... E25
Before Editing Images ................................ E25
Quick Effects:
Changing Hue or Mood ............................ E26
D-Lighting:
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ... E27
Skin Softening:
Softening Skin Tones................................... E28
Small Picture:
Reducing the Size of an Image............. E29
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........... E30
Connecting the Camera to a TV
(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E31
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
(Direct Print)................................................. E32
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ... E32
Printing Individual Images....................... E 33
Printing Multiple Images .......................... E35
Recording Movies ...................................... E37
Playing Back Movies.................................. E39
Options Available in the Shooting Menus ... E41
The Shooting Menu
(for A (Auto) Mode)................................ E42
Image Mode Settings
(Image Size and Quality) ........................... E42
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)............. E44
Continuous Shooting ................................. E46

Nikon Coolpix A10 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	16.44 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Image formats supported	JPG
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	3264x2448, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480, 4608x2592
White balance	-
GPS (satellite)	No
Self-timer delay	10 s
Camera file system	DCF, Exif 2.3
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	EN-MH2
Battery life (max)	1.25 h
Battery recharge time	2.4 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)	200 shots
Number of batteries supported	2
Optical zoom	5 x
Focal length range	4.6 - 23 mm
Maximum aperture number	6.5
Minimum aperture number	3.2
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	130 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	26 mm
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ / 0.8 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.1 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (tele)	0.8 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.5 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 1600, Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)	1600
ISO sensitivity (min)	80
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	4 s
Flash range (tele)	0.8 - 1.7 m
Flash range (wide)	0.5 - 3.6 m
HD type	Not supported
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	17 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size	128 GB
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	28.9 mm
Width	96.4 mm
Height	59.4 mm
Weight	160 g