Nikon L820 manual

No repr oduction in an y form of this ma nual, in whole or in part (excep t for brief quotation in critical articl es o r revi ews), may b e ma de wi thou t written authorization from NIK ON CORPORA TION. CT 2L02(11) 6MN14111-02 DIGIT AL CAMERA Ref erence Manual[...]

F eature Highligh ts of the C OOLPIX L820 Let your camera take over G (Easy Auto) Mode ............. ............... ................ ..... A 36 When you aim the camera at your subject , the camera selects the appropriate settings for you. It’s easy to take pictures in situations t hat normally require difficult settings, such as when shooting wi[...]

i Introduction Parts of the C amera The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Set up Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L820 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the informa tion in “For Your Safety” ( A ix ) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After read ing, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjo[...]

iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right aw ay, see “The Basi cs of Shooting and Playback” ( A 13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displ ayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” ( A 1).[...]

iv Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find th e information you need, the foll owing symbols and conventions are used in this manual: • SD, SDHC, an d SDXC memory ca rds are refer re d to as “memory cards” in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “def ault set[...]

v Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Af rica: http://www.europe-[...]

vi Introduction Before Taking Important Pictures Before ta king pictur es on impor t ant occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that ma y result from product malfunction. About the Manuals •[...]

vii Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduced by mean s of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper mo ney, coi[...]

viii Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or form atting data storage devices su ch as memory cards or built-in camera memor y does not completely er ase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recover ed from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resu[...]

ix Introduction For Y ou r S a f et y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety inst ructions wh ere all those who use the pro duct will read the m. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you noti[...]

x Introduction Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small par ts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in d[...]

xi Introduction • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plent y of water. Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately) • Kee[...]

xii Introduction CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be pl ayed back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should b[...]

xiii Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commissio n (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful[...]

xiv Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon f or your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the St ate of Califor[...]

xv Introduction T able of Co ntents Introduction ....... .............. ............... .............. . ii Read This First ................................ ....................... ii About This Manu al ........................... ...................... . iii Information and P recautions . ................... ......... v For Your Safety ...........[...]

xvi Introduction Shooting Features .................... .............. .... 35 G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................... 36 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .......................... 37 To View a Description of Each Scene ........ 38 Characteristics of Each Scene ........... .............. 38 Special Effects Mode (Applying E[...]

xvii Introduction Reference Section . .............. ............... ... E 1 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) ........................... E 2 Shooting with Easy P anorama ............. .... E 2 Viewing Images Cap tured with Easy Panorama .......... ...................... ...................... ........ E 5 Viewing and Deletin g Images Ca[...]

xviii Introduction The Setup Menu ............................ ............. E 59 Welcome Screen.. ................... ...................... . E 59 Time Zone and Date . ...................... ............ E 60 Monitor Settings ..................... ...................... . E 63 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ................... . E 65 Vibra[...]

1 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera This chap ter describes the parts of the camer a and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body ................. ............... .................. .. 2 Attaching the Camera Stra p and Lens Cap ............... ..................... ...... 4 Raising and Lo wering the Flash ......[...]

2 Parts of the Camera The Camera B ody 13 14 7 6 58 43 3 2 1 12 11 9 10 1 Zoom control .................. ....................... ............... 27 f : Wide-angle ............ ...................... ............ 27 g : Telephoto ................... ...................... ........ 27 h : Thumbnai l playback ....... .................. . 75 i : Playb[...]

3 Parts of the Camera 11 10 12 5 8 9 4 3 2 7 1 6 13 14 15 1 Monitor ..... ...................... ....................... .................. .... 8 2 A (shoot ing mode) b utton ................ ....................... ................... .......36, 37, 49, 52 3 Flash lamp ...... ................... ................... .................. . 56 4 b ( e[...]

4 Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Le ns Cap Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP28 to t he camera str ap, and then attac h the strap to the camera. Attach them at tw o places. B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap be fore you take a picture . • At times when y ou are not taking pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying[...]

5 Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • Flash settings ➝ “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” ( A 54) • Push the flash down gentl y to lower the flash until it clicks into pl ace when not in use.[...]

6 Parts of the Camera Using Menus ( d Button) You can use the mult i selector and the k button to navi gate the menus. 1 Press the d button. • The menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi s elector J . • The menu icon is displaye d in yellow. 3 Press H or I to select the desired menu icon. 4 Press the k button. • You can now select ite ms within [...]

7 Parts of the Camera 5 Press H or I to select an item in the menu. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the item you selected are displayed. 7 Press H or I to select a setting. 8 Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are fini shed using the menu, press the d button. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monito[...]

8 Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is disp layed in the monitor during sh ooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s s ettings and state of use. By default, information is di splayed when you turn on th e camera and al so when you operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds ( Monitor settings ( A 96) [...]

9 Parts of the Camera 1 Shooting mode ..................... 36, 37, 47, 49, 52 2 Macro mode ............. .................. ....................... .... 59 3 Zoom indicator ... ................... ...................... 27, 59 4 Focus indicator........ ...................... ................... .... 28 5 AE/AF-L indi cator.......... ..............[...]

10 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 1m 0s 1m 0s 999/ 999 999/ 999 1m 0s 1m 0s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 999/ 999 999/ 999 15/05/2013 12:00 15/05/2013 12:00 19 22 9 10 13 b a 1 2 5 15 12 6 14 18 8 4 3 7 16 17 20 21 11[...]

11 Parts of the Camera 1 Date of recording .. ...................... ................... .... 18 2 Time of record ing ................. .................. ............ 18 3 Eye-Fi indicator ................................. ................... 9 7 4 Battery level indicator ........... ....................... .... 22 5 Protect icon ... .............[...]

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13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ................ ............... ................ ............... ................... . 14 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card ........ .................. ................ ............... ................ .... 16 Preparation 3 Se[...]

14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Insert the Batt eries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the batte ry-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Insert the batteries. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals a[...]

15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the p ower- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-cha mber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memo ry card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries[...]

16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • When the camera turns off, the monitor turns off. • Before opening the batte ry-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Insert [...]

17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Memory Card Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off bef ore opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cove r. Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card ( 2 ). Do not pull it at an angle[...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Set the Display Language , Date, and T ime When the camera is turne d on for the first time, the langua ge-selection screen an d the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displaye d. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camer a is turned on , the power-on [...]

19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and then press the k button. • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed in the m onitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. 5 Press H or I to select the date format and then press [...]

20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 8 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displaye d. 9 When Easy auto mode is display ed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in E asy auto mode ( A 24). • To switc[...]

21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language ( E 73) and Time zone and date ( E 60) settings in the z setup menu ( A 96). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup men u > Time zone and date ( E 60) >[...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends an d the monitor turns on. • Raise the flas h when using it ( A 5). 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level In dicator Number of Exposures R[...]

23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. • When the came ra is turned o n, the power-on l amp (green) lights and t hen the moni tor turns on (the power-on lamp turn s off when the monito r turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turn[...]

24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desire d shooting mode, i s displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired shooting mode and then press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is us ed in this example. •[...]

25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes G Eas y au to m od e ( A 36) The camer a automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. b Scene ( A 37) Camera settings are optimized according to the sce ne that you select. • To select a scene, first disp lay the shooting-m ode selection menu and then press [...]

26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, th e camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assis t illuminator, and microphone. 2 Frame the picture. • Aim the camera at the desired subject. • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the sh o[...]

27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Rotate the zo om control to activat e optical zoom. • To zoom in closer to the subj ect, rotate the zoom contro l to g (telephoto ). • To zoom out and view a larger ar ea, rotate the zoom contro l to f (wide-angle). When you turn the came ra on, the zoom moves to t he maximum wide-angle posi[...]

28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 29). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). Wh en the subject is i n focus, the double border turns green. • When no faces are detected: The camera focuses on the s ubj[...]

29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shu tter speed and aper ture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you fe el resistance. Focus and exposur e re main locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the sh[...]

30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displaye d in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Display the pr evious image: H or J • Display the next image: I or K • Press and [...]

31 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefl y at low resolutio n immediate ly after switching to th e previous image or next image. • When yo u play back images in w hich the f ace of a per son ( A 68) or pet ( A 44) was dete cted at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of th e detected[...]

32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and then press the k button. • Current image : Only the curre nt image is deleted. • Erase select ed images : Multip le images can be se [...]

33 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display c . • To undo th e selection, p ress I to re move c . • Rotate the zoom control ( A 2) to g ( i ) to switch to full- frame playback mode or f ( h ) to display thumbnail[...]

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35 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describe s the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can adjust settings according to the sh ooting conditions and th e kind of pictures you want to take. G (Easy Auto) Mode................... .................. ....... 36 Scene Mode (Shoo[...]

36 Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically sele cts the optimum sce ne mode when you frame a picture. Automatic Scene Selection The camera automat ically selects one of the follo wing scenes when you point the camera at a subject: • e Portrait • f Landscape • h Night portrait* • g Night landscape* • i Close-up • j [...]

37 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to S cenes) When one of the follow ing scenes is selected, camera s ettings are automaticall y optimized for the selected scene. * The icon of th e last scen e selected is displayed. Changing Scene Mode Settings • Depending on the scene, the multi selector H ( X ), I ( p ), J ( n ), or K ( o ) can [...]

38 Shooting Features To View a Description of Each Scene Select the de sired scene fro m the scene sel ection screen and rotate the zoom control ( A 2) to g ( j ) to view a description of that scene. To re turn to the original s creen, rotate the zo om control to g ( j ) again. Characteristics of Each Scene b Portrait • When the camera de tects a[...]

39 Shooting Features e Night portrait • The flash always fire s. Raise the flash before sh ooting. • After you select e Night portrait , select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod on the next scre en. • Y Hand-held (default setting): - When e in the upper left of the monitor lights in green, press the sh utter-release b utton all the way to capture a se [...]

40 Shooting Features h Sunset • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. i Dusk/dawn • The focus area or focus indicator ( A 9) always turns green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. j Night landscape • After you select j Night landscape , select Y Hand-he ld or Z Tripod on the next scr een. • Y Hand-held ([...]

41 Shooting Features u Food • Macro mode ( A 59) is enabled and the camera automatica lly zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H or I . The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even afte r the camera is turn ed off. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of t[...]

42 Shooting Features o Backlighting • After you select o Backlighting , set HDR (high dynam ic range) compositing to On or Off on the next screen. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When HDR is set to On : Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame. - P is displayed when shooting. - [...]

43 Shooting Features p Easy panorama • You can take a panorama picture simply by moving the ca mera in the desi red direct ion. • After you select p Easy panorama , select the shooting range from Norma l (180°) or Wide (360°) on the next sc reen. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down , remov e your finger from the button , and[...]

44 Shooting Features O Pet portrait • When you aim the camera at the face of a dog or cat, the camera can detect the face and focus on it. By default, the camera automatically releases the shutter once it has focused (pet portrait auto rele ase). • After you select O Pe t portrait , select Single or Continuous on the next scre en. - Single : Im[...]

45 Shooting Features s 3D photography • The camera captur es one image for each eye to simul ate a 3D image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. • After taking the first picture by pressin g the shutter-release button, move the camera hor izontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the mo nitor. The camera automatically[...]

46 Shooting Features B Playing Back 3D Images • 3D images cannot be pl ayed back in 3D on the cam era monitor. Only the left eye imag e of a 3D image is display ed during playb ack. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3 D-compatible HDMI cable to connect the camera and these devi ces ( A 78) for 3D viewin[...]

47 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images when shooting. * The icon o f the last effect sele cted is displayed. The following six effec ts are available. Enter shoo ting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from th e top*) M K M H , I , J , K M select an effect M k button [...]

48 Shooting Features • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color is selected, press the mult i selector H or I to select the desired col or from th e slider. To change settings fo r any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel color selection, then change the settings as desire d. - [...]

49 Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode ( Capturing Smiling F aces) When the camera detects a smil ing face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-relea se button (smile time r). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in peopl e’s faces. 1 Frame the picture. • Raise the flas h when using it ([...]

50 Shooting Features Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features that can be se t using the multi selector ( A 53) ➝ Flash mode ( A 54), self-t imer ( A 57), and exposure compensation ( A 61) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) ( A 64) B Notes About Sma[...]

51 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutte r is released in one of the following shooting modes, th e camera detects o ne or more person’s faces (up to three), and proce sses the image to soften facial skin tones . • Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode ( A 36) • Portrait ( A 38) or Night portra it ( A 39) in scene [...]

52 Shooting Features A (A uto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjus ted in the shootin g menu ( A 65) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of picture you want to take. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Changing A (Auto) Mode Setting s • Features that can be se t using the multi selector ( A 53[...]

53 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor When shooting, the mult i selector H , I , J , or K can be used to set the follo wing features. Available Featu res The features that are availa ble vary with th e shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Default Settings” ( A 62) for information about each mode’s defaul[...]

54 Shooting Features Using the Flash (Flash Modes) In dark locations or when the s ubject is backlit, you can take pictures with the flash by raising the flash. When using A (auto) mode and other shooting mo des, you can set the fla sh mode. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. • The flash does not fire while it is lowered [...]

55 Shooting Features Available Flash Modes • Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire. When the flash is lowered, W is displayed in the monitor to indica te that the flash does not fire. U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduct ion Reduces red-eye in portraits caused by the fl ash ( A 56)[...]

56 Shooting Features B Lowering the Flash Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use ( A 5). C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicate s the status of the flash when you press th e shutter-release button h alfway. • On: The flash fires whe n a picture is taken. • Flashing: T he flash is chargin g. Th[...]

57 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can re lease the shut ter about 10 seco nds after you pre ss the shutter- release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects o f camera shake that occur when you pre ss the shutter-release but ton. When [...]

58 Shooting Features 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-tim er starts, and the num ber of seconds remaining before the shutter i s released is displaye d in the monitor . The self-t imer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second be fore the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashin g an[...]

59 Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode , the camera can f ocus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens. This featu re is useful when tak ing close-up picture s of flowers and other sm all subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p macro mode). 2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the k button. • F is d[...]

60 Shooting Features B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unab le to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Autofocus Depending on the shooting mode , when shooting still images in macro m ode, th e camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button i s pres sed halfway to lock the focus. You ma[...]

61 Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) You can adjust overall imag e brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o exposure compensation). 2 Press H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the im age brighter, ap ply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image d arker, apply negati ve (–) exposur[...]

62 Shooting Features Default Settings Default settings fo r each shoo ting mode are described below. Flash 1 ( A 54) Self-ti mer ( A 57) Macro ( A 59) Exposure compens ation ( A 61) G (easy auto) ( A 36) U 2 Off Off 3 0.0 D (special effects) ( A 47) U Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) ( A 49) U 4 Off 5 Off 6 0.0 A (auto) ( A 52) U Off Off 0.0 Scene b [...]

63 Shooting Features 1 Setting is used when the flash is raise d. 2 The setting cannot be changed. The camera automa tically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it ha s selected. 3 The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to m acro mode when the came ra selects Close-up . 4 Cannot be used when Blink proo f is set to On . 5 [...]

64 Shooting Features Feat ur es Th at Ca n Be S e t by Pre s si ng t he d Button (Shooting Menu) When shooting, yo u can set the f ollowing features by pressing the d button. The features that are availa ble vary with th e shooting mode, as shown below. * If you change the image mode setting, the ne w setting is applied to all shooting modes. Easy [...]

65 Shooting Features Available Shooting Menus Option Descripti on A Image mode Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when sa ving images. T he default sett ing is P 4608×3 456 . E 31 White bala nce Allows yo u to adjust wh ite balanc e to suit the light source in order to make the colors in imag es match what yo[...]

66 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Description Flash mode Continuous ( A 65) When a setting other than Single is selected , the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( A 65) Whe n Blink proo f is set to On , the flash cannot be used. Self-ti mer [...]

67 Shooting Features Motion detection Flash mode ( A 54) When the flash fires, Motion detectio n is disabled. Continuous ( A 65) When Continuous H: 120 fps , Continuous H: 60 fps , or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disable d. ISO sensitivity ( A 65) When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto , Motion detection is[...]

68 Shooting Features F ocusing Using Face Detection In the follow ing shooting modes, the camera u ses face detection to a utomatically focus o n people’s fac es. If the camera detects mo re than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camer a focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. 1 If the ca[...]

69 Shooting Features B Notes About Face Detection • The camera’s abil ity to detect f a ces depends on a variety of factor s, including whether or no t the subject is facing the cam era. Additionally, the camera m ay be unable to detect faces in the following situ ations: - When faces are partially hidden b y sunglasses or otherwis e obstructed[...]

70 Shooting Features Focus Lock When the camera focuse s on an object in the ce nter of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 Aim the camera at the subject so that the subjec t is in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button half[...]

71 Shooting Features B Subjects Not Suitable f or Autofocus The camera may not focus as expecte d in the following situatio ns. In some rare cases, the subjec t may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus are a or the fo cu s indicator turns green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differi ng brightness are include d in the sc[...]

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73 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describe s the features that are availa ble when playing back images. Playback Zoom ......... ................ ............... ............ 74 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 75 Features That Can Be Set by Pres sing the d Button (Playbac k Menu) ... 76 Connecting the Camera to [...]

74 Playback Features Play back Zoom Rotating the zoom co ntrol to g ( i ) in full-fra me playback mode ( A 30) zoom s in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. • You can change the zoom ratio by r otating the zo om control to f ( h ) or g ( i ). Images can be zoomed up to approx. 10×. • To view a different area of the image, pres[...]

75 Playback Features Thumbnail Displa y , C alendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 30) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. • You can view several im ages on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. • You can change the number of thumbnails di splayed by rota ti[...]

76 Playback Features Feat ure s Th at Ca n B e Se t by Pres si ng th e d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-f rame playback mode or thum bnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Description A Quick reto uch 1, 2 Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast an[...]

77 Playback Features 1 Images are edit ed and saved with a new file name. Certain restrictions apply ( E 10). For example, images captured us ing Easy panorama ( A 43) or 3D photography ( A 45) cannot be edited, and the sa me editing featur e cannot be appli ed multiple times. 2 This function is not av ailable when only the k ey pictures are disp l[...]

78 Playback Features Connecting the Camer a to a TV , Computer , or Printer You can enhance yo ur enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connectin g the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Fo r in formation about the con[...]

79 Playback Features Viewing images on a TV E 21 You can vie w the camer a’s images an d movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the vide o and audio plugs of the included Audio Vi deo Cable EG-CP16 to t he TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type D) to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organiz[...]

80 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfe r, view, edit and share images. Install ViewN X 2 using the included Vie wNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connect ion is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintos[...]

81 Playback Features 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instruction s for operating the C D-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is di splayed, double-click the We lcome icon. 2 Select a language in[...]

82 Playback Features 4 Download t he software. • When the Software Download screen is displayed, c lick I agree - Begin downlo ad . • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displ ayed. • Windows: Click Yes . • Mac OS: Click OK . The following soft ware is in[...]

83 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to th e computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and en sure that the memory card is insert ed in the camera. Connect the ca mera to the computer using the in cluded USB cable. Turn the cam era on. To tr[...]

84 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camer a or removabl e disk is display ed as the “Source” on the “Options” titl e bar of Nikon Trans fer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Star t Transfer ( 2 ). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to th e computer. 3 Ter[...]

85 Playback Features Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are di splayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more informati on on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows : Doub le-cli ck the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. • Mac OS : Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.[...]

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87 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Recording Movies .................. ............... ............... 88 Playing Back Movies ............ ............... ................. 92 970 970 29m 0s 29m 0s 14m30s 14m30s[...]

88 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. 1 Display the shooting screen. • The icon for the sele cted movie option is di splayed. The default setting is d 1080 P /30p ( A 91). 2 Lower the flash ( A 5) • Recording movies while the flash is rai sed may cause the[...]

89 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Saving Data After tak ing pictures or recording movies, the number of exp osures remain ing or the remaining recording time flashes while imag es or movies are bein g saved. Do not open th e battery- chamber/memory ca rd slot cover . Image and movie data could be l ost and the ca mera or memory car[...]

90 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected ( A 71). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set Autofocus mode in the m ovie menu to A Sin gle AF (default setting) before starting movie recording ( A 91, E 58). 2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the [...]

91 Recording and Playing Back Movies Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Enter shooti ng mode M d button M D menu ic on M k button Option Description A Movie options Select the movie type. Select either normal speed m ovies or HS ( high speed) movi es, which allow slow motion or fast[...]

92 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies Press the c button to ente r playback mode. Movies ar e indicated by the movie options ico n ( A 91). Press the k button to play back movies. Deleting Movies To delete a movie, select the desired movi e in full-frame playback mode ( A 30) or thumbnail playback mode ( A 75) and then press th[...]

93 Recording and Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displaye d at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selec tor J or K to select a control. The operations described below are available. Adjusting Volume Use the zoom control during playback. Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to r[...]

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95 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describe s the various se ttings t hat can be adjus ted in the z setup menu. For further details about each setting, re fer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 59). Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist 9[...]

96 General Camera Setup Features That Ca n Be Se t by Pres sin g the d Button (Setup M enu) You can change the follow ing settings by selecting z menu icon when the menu is displayed. Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the cam[...]

97 General Camera Setup Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E 73 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection sett ings. E 74 Blink warnin g Allows you to set whether or not closed ey es are detected when taking pictures of people using fa ce detection. E 75 Eye-Fi upl oad Allows you to set wheth er or not to enable the[...]

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E 1 E Reference Section Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed info rmation and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playback) . ................... ............. E 2 Playback Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuousl y (Sequence) ... E 6 Editing Still Images .................. .......[...]

E 2 Reference Section Using Easy P anorama (Shooting and Pla yback) Shooting with Easy Panorama * The icon of th e last scen e selected is displayed. 1 Select Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the shooting range, and then press the k button. • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows: -[...]

E 3 Reference Section 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-re lease button. • I is displayed to in dicate the direction of cam era movement. 4 Move the camera slo wly in one of the four directions, and then begin shooting. • When the cam era detects which direction it is moving in , shooti[...]

E 4 Reference Section B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. • If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too m uch, or if the subj ect is too uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur. • If shooting is stopped before[...]

E 5 Reference Section Viewing Imag es Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode ( A 30), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-f rame playback mode, and then press the k button to displa y the short edge of the image using the entire monitor and a utomatically mo ve (scroll) the displayed area. • The image scrolls in the[...]

E 6 Reference Section V iewing and De leting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Imag es in a Sequence Each series of images ca ptured using the following settings is saved in a sequence. By default, only the first image of a sequence (key picture) is displayed to represent the images in the sequence in full - frame playback mode ( A 30[...]

E 7 Reference Section B Sequence Display Options • Select Sequence display options ( E 52) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their ke y pictures or to display them as individual images. • If only one image is captur ed when using Continuous , the image is not disp layed as a sequence. • Images captured continuous[...]

E 8 Reference Section Deleting Images in a Se quence If Sequence d isplay options ( E 52) in the playbac k menu is set to Key picture only , images to be deleted vary as de scribed below. To display the sc reen for selecting the dele tion method, press the l button. • If only key pict ures are displayed f or sequences w hen the l button is presse[...]

E 9 Reference Section Editing Still I mages Editing Features You can use the following fea tures to edit your images . Edited images are saved as separa te files ( E 83). Editing function Description Quick reto uch ( E 11) Allows y ou to easi ly create retouched copies in w hich con trast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting ( E 12) Allows[...]

E 10 Reference Section B Notes About Image Editing • This camera cannot edit imag es capt ured with anothe r make or model of digital camera. • Images captured using Easy panorama ( A 43) or 3D photography ( A 45) cannot b e edited. • If no people’s faces are detected in an image, a copy cannot be created us ing the sk in softenin g functio[...]

E 11 Reference Section Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to select the amount of effect applied and then press the k button. • The original ve rsion is display ed on the left and an example o f the edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J . • Copies cre[...]

E 12 Reference Section D-Lighting: Enhancin g Brightness and Contrast You can create a copy of the current image with enhanced bright ness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and then press the k button. • The original ve rsion is display ed on the left and an example o f the edited v[...]

E 13 Reference Section Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects peo ple’s faces in images and cre ates a copy with softer facial skin tones. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the degree of softening and then press the k button. • The confirmation di alog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applie d enlarg[...]

E 14 Reference Section Filter Effects: App lying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the filter effect type and then press the k button. • When Cros s screen , Fisheye , Miniature effec t , Painting , or Toy camera e ffect is selected, pr oceed to step 3. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Filter effect[...]

E 15 Reference Section 2 Adjust the effect and then press the k button. • When using Soft : Press H or I to select the range of the effect. • When using Selective colo r : Press H or I to select the color to be retained. • Press J to return to the Filter effect s selection screen without making any changes. 3 Confirm the effect and then press[...]

E 16 Reference Section Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Im age You can create a small copy of the current image. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and then press the k button. • For images capt ured at an Imag e mode ( E 31) setting of l 4608×25 92 , only 640×360 is displayed. 2 Select Yes and then press th[...]

E 17 Reference Section Crop: Creat ing a Cropped Copy You can create a copy containing only th e portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 74) enabled. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mo de ( A 30) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation[...]

E 18 Reference Section C Image Size • As the area to be saved is reduced, the image si ze (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. • Images cropped to an image size of 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 are smaller than other images when displayed duri ng playback. C More Information File and Folder Names ➝ E 83 5/ 5 5/ 5 15/05/2013 15:30 15/05/20[...]

E 19 Reference Section Editing M ovies The desired portions of a re corded movie can be saved as a separate file (except movies recorded using p iFrame 540/30p ; E 53). 1 Play back the desired movie and pause playback ( A 93). 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the I control, and then press the k button. • The movie edit screen is dis pl[...]

E 20 Reference Section 5 When the settings are finished, press H or I to select m Save an d then press the k button. 6 Select Yes and then press the k button. • The edit ed movie is saved. Save OK? Ye s No B Notes About Movie Editing • A movie that was created by e diting cannot be trim med again. To trim anot her area of the mov ie, select and[...]

E 21 Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV ( Vie wing Images on a T V ) Connect the camera to a TV to play back image s or movies on the TV. If your TV is equip ped with an HDMI jac k, a co mmercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the came ra to the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When using the in[...]

E 22 Reference Section 3 Set the TV’s input to ex ternal video input. • See your TV’s documentation for details. 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. • The camera ent ers playba ck mode and images are displaye d on the TV. • While connected to the TV, the cam era monitor remains off. B Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable An [...]

E 23 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 21) printers can connect the cam era directly to the printer and print images without using a comput er. Follow the procedure s below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printi ng and number of copies using Print order option ([...]

E 24 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the came ra to a printer, use batteries wi th a sufficient am ount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • You can use the AC Adapter[...]

E 25 Reference Section 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors ar e properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessiv e force. When disconne cting the cable, do not rem ove the cable at an angle. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge star[...]

E 26 Reference Section Printing Individual Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 24), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selec tor to select the desired image and then press the k button. • To make it easi er to select images, rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch to 6-image [...]

E 27 Reference Section 4 Select Paper size and then press the k button. 5 Select the desired paper size and t hen press the k button. • To specify pape r size using setti ngs on the printe r, select Default in the paper size option. 6 Select Start print and then press the k button. 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display r eturns to the print se l[...]

E 28 Reference Section Printing Multiple Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 24), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d bu tton. 2 Use the multi selec tor to select Paper size and then press the k button. • To exit the print menu, pr[...]

E 29 Reference Section Print selection Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and how man y co pie s of e ach imag e wi ll b e pr int ed (u p to nine). • Press the mu lti selector J or K to select images , and then press H or I to set the number of copies fo r each. • a and the numeral ind icating the number of copies t o be pri nted ar[...]

E 30 Reference Section 5 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printin g is complete. DPOF printing Print images for which a print order w as created using the Print order option ( E 42). • When the screen show n on the right is displayed, select Start print and then pr ess the k button to start print[...]

E 31 Reference Section The S hooting Menu (f or A (A uto) M ode) Image Mode (Image S ize and Quality) You can select the combina tion of image size and image quality (i. e., image compres sion ratio) that is u sed when savi ng images. The higher the image mo de setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compres s[...]

E 32 Reference Section C Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting mod es. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 66). • Image mode cannot be selected when usi ng Easy panorama ( A 43) or 3D photography ( A 45) in scene mode. C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following tab le lists the appr[...]

E 33 Reference Section White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light re flected from an object var ies with the color of the li ght source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the res ult that white objects appear white whether seen in the sh ade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Dig[...]

E 34 Reference Section Using Preset Manual Preset manual is us ed with unusual li ghting or to compensat e for light sources with a strong color cast whe n the desired effe ct has not be en ach ieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make ima ges sh ot under a lamp with a re d shade look as though they had be e[...]

E 35 Reference Section 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window. 5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white- balance value is set. No image is save d. Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window B Notes About White Balance • Some settings cannot be used with other functio[...]

E 36 Reference Section Continuous Shooting You can change settin gs to continuous or BSS (best shot sele ctor). Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Co ntinuous M k button Option Description U Single (defaul t setting ) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-re lease button is held all the[...]

E 37 Reference Section The icon for the current setting is displ ayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 8). No icon is displayed when Single is selected. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-rele a se button is presse d all the way down, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image. ?[...]

E 38 Reference Section ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictur es. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darke r subjects to be capture d. Additionally, even with subject s of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutte r speeds, and bl urring caused by camera shake and subject mo vement can[...]

E 39 Reference Section Color Options You can adjust the col ors when images are sav ed. The icon for the current setting is displ ayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 8). When Standard color is selected, no icon is di splayed. Color tones shown in the monitor when shooting change ac cording to the selected color option. Enter[...]

E 40 Reference Section T he S m a rt P ort r a it M en u • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quali ty)” ( E 31) for information about Image mode . Skin Softening You can change skin softening settings. The icon for the current setting is displ ayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 8). No icon is displayed when Off is selec[...]

E 41 Reference Section Smile Timer The camera dete cts people’s faces and the n automatically re leases the shutte r whenever a smile is detected. The icon for the current setting is displ ayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 8). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. Blink Proof The camera a utomatica lly releases the [...]

E 42 Reference Section The Pla yback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” ( E 9) for information about image editing features. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following me thods, the Print order option in the playback menu is u sed to create digi tal “print order s.” ?[...]

E 43 Reference Section 2 Select images (up to 99) and the num ber of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • a and the nume ral indicating the number of copies to be printed ar e displayed unde r images selecte d for printing . If no copies ha[...]

E 44 Reference Section B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Informati on When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the p rint or der option, shooting date and s hooting information are printed on im ages when a DPOF-compatibl e printer ( F 21) that supports pri nting of shooting date an d shooting in formation is used . • Shooti[...]

E 45 Reference Section Slide Show You can play back images, saved in the inter na l memory or on a memory card, one by o ne in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and then press the k button. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and then press the k button before selecting Start . The che ck ma[...]

E 46 Reference Section Protect You can protect sele cted images from acc idental deletion. Select images to prot ect or ca ncel protection for previously protected images fr om the image selection scre en. ➝ “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 47) Note that formatt ing the camera’s internal memory or the memory card per manently deletes protec[...]

E 47 Reference Section The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following fe atures, a screen like that shown on the right is displa yed when selecting images. • Print order > Se lect images ( E 42) • Protect ( E 46) • Rotate image ( E 49) • Copy > Selected images ( E 50) • Choose key picture ( E 52) • Welcome screen > [...]

E 48 Reference Section 3 Press the k button to apply image selection. • For some operations, such as when you have selec ted Copy > Selected ima ges , a confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.[...]

E 49 Reference Section Rotate Image After shooting, you can change the orient ation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees c lockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. When you select an im age you want to rot ate in the image sele ction screen ( E 47), the Rotate image screen is displayed. You can then rotate the[...]

E 50 Reference Section Copy (Copy Betw een Internal Mem ory and Memory Card) You can copy images betwee n the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and then press the k button. • Camera to ca rd : Copies images from internal memor y to memory c ard. • Card to came r[...]

E 51 Reference Section B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG, MOV, and MPO files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured w ith another m ake of came ra or that h ave been modifi ed on a computer. • When copying im ages for which Print ord er ( E 42) options are en abled, the print order settings are not copied. Howe ve[...]

E 52 Reference Section Sequence Display Options Select the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence; E 6) when viewing them in full -frame playback mode ( A 30) or in thumbna il playback mode ( A 75). Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the c amera’s memory even if the camera is turned o[...]

E 53 Reference Section The Movie Menu Movie Options You can select the desired movie option for rec ording movies. Select either no rmal speed movies or HS (hi gh speed) movies, which allow slow motion or fast motion playback ( E 54). Larger image size s and faster movie bit rat es produce greater image quality and larger movie file size s. Normal [...]

E 54 Reference Section HS Movie Options Recorded mov ies are played back in slow m otion or fas t motion. ➝ “Recording Movies in Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 56) Option Image size (pixels) Aspect ratio Description k HS 240/8× 320 × 240 4:3 Records movies eigh t times faster than normal. Movies are play ed back in slow motion[...]

E 55 Reference Section C Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subject move ment and image composition, even when memory capacity and movie settin gs remain constant. Availabl e recording time may also v[...]

E 56 Reference Section Recording Movies in Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recor ded. Movies recorded usi ng an HS movie option can be played back in slow motion at 1/8 to 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two time s faster than normal speed. 1 Press the multi selector H or [...]

E 57 Reference Section B Notes About HS Movie • Sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposu re, and white balance a re locked when you press the b ( e movie- record) button to start recording a movie. C HS Movie Recorded movies are played back a t about 30 fps. When Movie options ( E 53) is set to k HS 240/8× , h HS 480/4× , or i HS[...]

E 58 Reference Section Autofocus Mode You can select how the camera fo cuses in movie mode. • When an HS movie option is se lected in Movie options , the setting is fixe d at Single AF . Wind Noise Reduction You can select the wind noise reductio n setting used when recording movies. • The icon for the c urrent setting is displayed in t he moni[...]

E 59 Reference Section The Se tup Me nu Welcome Screen You can configure the welcom e screen that is displ ayed when you turn on the camera. d button M z menu icon M Welcom e screen M k button Option Description None (default settin g) The camera enters shoot ing or play back mode without display ing the welcome screen . COOLPIX The camera displays[...]

E 60 Reference Section Time Zone and Date You can set the camera clo ck. d button M z menu icon M Time zo ne and date M k button Option Description Date and time Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displaye d on the screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D ,[...]

E 61 Reference Section Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selec tor to select Time zone and then press the k button. 2 Select x Travel destination and then press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. 3 Press K . • The travel destination screen is di[...]

E 62 Reference Section 4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • If daylig ht saving t ime is in ef fect, press H to enable the daylight saving tim e function. W is displayed in the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the k button to apply the travel[...]

E 63 Reference Section Monitor Settings You can set the options be low. Photo Info You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Image review This setting det[...]

E 64 Reference Section Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info , a framing grid is displayed to help frame picture s. The framing grid is not displayed when recordin g movies. The same information as in Auto info is displayed. Movie frame+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info , a frame that represe[...]

E 65 Reference Section Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the info rmation to be printed even from printers tha t do not support date printing ( E 44). The icon for the current setting is displ ayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 8). No icon[...]

E 66 Reference Section B Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates for m a permanent part of i mage da ta and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured. • The date cannot b e imprinted in the following situations: - When usin g Sports , Night portrait (when Hand-held is selected), Night land[...]

E 67 Reference Section Vibration Reduction You can select the vibra tion reduction setti ng used when shooting. Vibration reduction allows you to reduce the effects of ca mera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or when s hooting at slow shutter spee ds. The effects of camera sha ke are reduced when recording movies, in add[...]

E 68 Reference Section Motion Detection You can select the motion detection setting—which redu ces the effects of subject movement and camera s hake—used when shooting st ill images. The icon for the current setting is displ ayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ( A 8). When the camera de tects camera shake o r subject movemen[...]

E 69 Reference Section AF Assist You can enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator, which assist s autofocus operation when the subject is diml y lit. d button M z menu icon M AF assis t M k button Option Description a Auto (defaul t setting ) The AF-assist illuminator lights automati cally when the subject is dimly lit. The illu minator ha s a r[...]

E 70 Reference Section Sound Settings You can adjust the foll owing sound settings. d button M z menu icon M Sound set tings M k button Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off . When On is selected, a be ep sounds on ce when operations are completed success fully, two times when the focus has been locked , and three t ime[...]

E 71 Reference Section Auto Off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the mon itor turns off and the camera enters standby mo de to save power ( A 23). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before th e camera enters standby mode. d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Option Description Auto of f You [...]

E 72 Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this optio n to format th e internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memor y or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to tra nsfer important data to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To forma[...]

E 73 Reference Section Language You can select one of 34 language s for display of camera menus and messages. d button M z menu icon M Lan guage M k button Czech Finnish Danish Swedish German Vietnamese (Default setting) Turkish Spanish Ukrainian Greek Arabic French Bengali Indonesian Simplified Chines e Italian Traditional Chinese Hungarian Hindi [...]

E 74 Reference Section TV Settings You can adjust settings for connection to a TV. d button M z menu icon M TV settin gs M k button Option Description Video mode Set the camera’s analog video output signal to NTSC or PAL according to the specification of your TV. HDMI Select the HDMI output image resolution from Auto (default setting), 480p , 72 [...]

E 75 Reference Section Blink Warning You can sel ect whether or no t the camera dete cts human subjects that have blinked using face detection ( A 68) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait ( A 38) or Night portra it ( A 39) scene mode d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Option Description On When th[...]

E 76 Reference Section The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are perfor med within a few seconds, the camera auto matically returns to shoo ting mode. Function Descript ion Enlarge the face in which blinking eyes were[...]

E 77 Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload You can select whether or not the came ra’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your comput er. d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable (defaul t setting ) Images created with this camera are uploaded to the pre-determ ined computer. c Di[...]

E 78 Reference Section Reset All When Reset is selected, th e camera’s settings are resto red to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Scene Mode Special E ffects Mod e d button M z menu icon M Reset al l M k button Option Default value Flash mode ( A 54) Auto Self-tim er ( A 57) Off Macro mode ( A 59) Off Exposure compensation ( A 61) 0[...]

E 79 Reference Section Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Skin softening ( E 40) On Smile timer ( E 41) On Blink proof ( E 41) Off Option Default value Image mode ( E 31) P 4608×3456 White bal ance ( E 33) Auto Continuous ( E 36) Single ISO sensitivity ( E 38) Auto Color options ( E 39) Standard color Opti[...]

E 80 Reference Section Others • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering ( E 83). Afte r a reset, the camera determines the largest file nu mber in th e internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number. To re set file numbering to “0001”, delete all image s saved in the intern al[...]

E 81 Reference Section - Setup menu: Settings fo r image registered for Welcome screen ( E 59), Time zone and date ( E 60), Language ( E 73), Video mode for TV settings ( E 74), and Battery type ( E 82)[...]

E 82 Reference Section Battery Type To ensure that the ca mera shows the corr ect battery level ( A 22), select the type that matches the batterie s currently in use. Firmware Version You can view the current camera firmware version. d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button Option Description Alkaline ( default setti ng) LR6/L40 (AA-size) a[...]

E 83 Reference Section File and F older Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. • Files are saved in folder s named with a folder number follow ed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). A single folder can hold up to 200 images; if the current folder already contains 200 images, a new folder, named by adding one to the current [...]

E 84 Reference Section • If the current folder is numbered 999 and co ntains 200 images, or an image is numbered 9999, no further images can be captured unti l the internal memory or memory card is formatted ( E 72), or a new memory card is inserted.[...]

E 85 Reference Section Optional A cc essories * When using EN-MH2 rechar geable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Also, do not ch arge batte ries at the same time if they have different amounts of charge remaining ( F 4). EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni -MH batteries cannot be used. Batte ry ch[...]

E 86 Reference Section Error Messages Display Cause/Solut ion A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 60 Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 14 The camera will turn off to prevent overheati ng. Either the inside of the came ra or the batteries have becom e hot. The camera turns off automatically. Allow the camera or the batteries to[...]

E 87 Reference Section Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card h as not been f ormatted for use in the camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select No and ma ke copies of any images which need to be kept bef ore formatting the m emory card. Select Yes and then press the k button to format the memory[...]

E 88 Reference Section Cannot record mov ie. Time out error whi le saving movie on the mem ory card. Select a me mory card wi th faster wri te speed. 16 Memory contains no images. No images in th e internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the cam era to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. • To copy ima[...]

E 89 Reference Section Unable to create panorama. Could not shoot using easy panorama. Shooting with easy panorama may not be possib le in the following situat ions. • When shooting does not end after a certain amount of time. • When the camera is moved too fast. • When the ca mera is not move d properly in the panorama direction. E 2 Unable [...]

E 90 Reference Section Lens er ror The lens cap may be attached, or a lens error has occu rred. Make sure that the lens cap has b een removed, then turn the camera on again. If the error persists ev en after the camera is turned off and then on again, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. 4, 22 Communication s error Error oc[...]

E 91 Reference Section * See the documenta tion provided with your printer for furt her guidance and information. Printer err or: file corru pt An error caused by the image fil e has occurred. Select Cancel and then pres s the k button to cancel printing. – Display Cause/Solut ion A[...]

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F 1 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product ................... ............... ............. F 2 The Camera ....... ............... ................ ............... ................... ............... ................ ...... F 2 Batteries ............. ............... ................ .................. ........[...]

F 2 Technical Notes and In dex Caring for the P roduct The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Ni kon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions note d in “For Your Sa fety” ( A ix-xiv) when using or storing your camera. B Do Not Subject the Prod uct to Strong Shocks The product may m alfunction if dropped o[...]

F 3 Technical Notes and In dex B Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Memory Card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed wh ile the camera is savi ng or deletin g data, da ta may be lost and the camera's memory or the memory card [...]

F 4 Technical Notes and In dex B Charging Rechargeable Batteries • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of char ge remaining, o r batteries of a di fferent make or model. • When using EN-MH 2 batteries with the COOLPIX L820, charge four batte ries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Use only Battery Charger MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batt[...]

F 5 Technical Notes and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital mem ory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F 20 • Observe the precautions n oted in the documentation i ncluded with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • Before using a m emory card wit[...]

F 6 Technical Notes and In dex Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinne r, or other volatile chemical s. Lens When cleaning th e lens, avoid touchi ng it directly with your fingers. Rem ove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerp rints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cl[...]

F 7 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Remove the batt eries if the cam era will not be used for an extended period . To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble- free use of the ca mera, we recommend you insert the batterie s and operate the camera approx. once a month. Do no t store the ca mera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, o[...]

F 8 Technical Notes and In dex T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check th e list of common problems belo w before consulting your re tailer or Nikon-author ized service represent ative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Proble m Cause/Solut ion A The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If [...]

F 9 Technical Notes and In dex Monitor content is hard to see. • Adjust monitor brig htness. • Monitor is di rty. Clean monitor. 96, E 63 F 6 Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, O flashes when shooting images and reco rding movies. Images and movies saved before cloc k is set are dated “00/ 00/000[...]

F 10 Technical Notes and In dex Shooting Issues Proble m Cause/Solut ion A Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. 78, 83, E 21, E 24 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode , press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b ( e movie-record) button. • W[...]

F 11 Technical Notes and In dex Images are blurred. • Use flash. • Increase the ISO sens itivity value. • Enable vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use D (best shot selector). • Use tripod and self-time r. 54 65, E 38 96, E 67, E 68 41, 65, E 36 57 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash is reflecting off particl[...]

F 12 Technical Notes and In dex AF-assist il luminator does not light. Off is selected for AF ass ist in the setup m enu. AF- assist illuminator may not light depending on the current scen e mode, even when Auto is sel ected. 96, E 69 Images appear smeared. Lens is dirty . Clean lens . F 6 Colors are unnatu ral. White b alance or hue is not adjuste[...]

F 13 Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Skin tones are not softened. • In some shooti ng conditions, faci al skin tones may not be smoothed. • Use Skin softening in the playback menu for images containing four or more faces. 51 76, E 13 Saving images takes time. It m ay t ake more tim e to sav e ima ges in t he f ollo wi ng situations .[...]

F 14 Technical Notes and In dex Cannot use quick retouch, D-Lighting, ski n softening, filter effects, s mall picture, or crop. • These options cannot be used with movi es. • Images captured usi ng Easy panorama or 3D photography cannot be edited, an d the same editing featu re cannot be applied m ultiple times. • This camera cannot edit imag[...]

F 15 Technical Notes and In dex Images to be printed are not displaye d. • Memory card contains no im ages. Replac e the memory card. • Remove the memory card to pri nt images from the internal memory. • Images captured in 3D phot ography scene mode cannot be printed. 16 16 45 Cannot select paper s ize with camera. Paper size cannot be select[...]

F 16 Technical Notes and In dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L820 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1 / 2.3 -in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 30× optical zoom Focal length 4.0–120 mm (angle of view equivale nt to that of 22.5–675 mm lens in 35m[...]

F 17 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 65 MB), SD/SDHC/SDX C memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF , and MPF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG 3D images: MP O Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) Image size (pixe ls) • 16M (High) [4608 × 3456 P ] • 16M [4608 × 3456] • 8M [3[...]

F 18 Technical Notes and In dex Built-in flash Range (ISO sensitivit y: Auto) [W]: Approx. 0.5–6.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–19 ft) [T]: Approx. 1.5–6.0 m (5–19 ft) Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be se lected from NTSC and PAL HDMI output Can be selected from [...]

F 19 Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size ) alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Produ c ts Association (CIPA) standards for measuri ng th[...]

F 20 Technical Notes and In dex Approved Memory Ca rds The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for reco rding movies. When us ing a memory card with a lo wer Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpec[...]

F 21 Technical Notes and In dex Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a st andard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of ca mera. • DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry -wide standard that al lows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory c[...]

F 22 Technical Notes and In dex Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vist a are either regist ered trademarks o r trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries . • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trad emarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iFra me logo and t[...]

F 23 Technical Notes and In dex Index Symbols R ................. ........................... ................... 45 g Telephoto ...... ................................ ................... 27 f Wide-angle ........... ................................ ......... 27 i Playback zoom ........................... ................... 74 h Thumbnail playback[...]

F 24 Technical Notes and In dex Black an d white copy n ..................... ......... 41 Black-and-white .............. ................. 65, E39 Blink proof........... ................................ . 65, E41 Blink warning .................... ................. 97, E75 Brightness ................ ........................... .......... E63 BSS [...]

F 25 Technical Notes and In dex Focus area ..................... ........................... .............. 28 Focus indicator ..................... ................................ . 9 Focus lock ..................... ................................ ......... 70 Folder name ...... .......................... ................ E83 Food u ...........[...]

F 26 Technical Notes and In dex N Night landscape j ........................... ............. 40 Night portrait e ............. .......................... ......... 39 Nikon Transfer 2 .............. .......................... 82, 83 Number of exposures remaining ..................... ........................... ................. 22, E32 O Optical [...]

F 27 Technical Notes and In dex Shooting menu ............... ................. 64, E31 Shooting mode button ................... ................. 3 Shutter sound ........................ ..................... E70 Shutter speed ... .......................... ......................... 29 Shutter-rel ease button ............... ............. 2, 28 Si[...]

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