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Basic Camera Setup	103
Setup Menu	103
Welcome Screen	105
Time Zone and Date	106
Monitor Settings	110
Print Date	112
Vibration Reduction	113
Motion Detection	114
Sound Settings	115
Auto Off	116
Format Memory/Format Card	117
Language	118
TV Settings	119
Blink Warning	119
Reset All	121
Battery Type	123
Firmware Version	124
Notes on Camera Care and General Usage	125
Caring for the Camera	125
Cleaning	127
Storage	128
Technical Notes	129
Optional Accessories	129
Approved Memory Cards	130
File and Folder Names	131
Error Messages	132
Troubleshooting	136
Specifications	141
Supported Standards	144
Index	145

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User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Federal Communications Interference StatementModifications Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 100 103 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera Camera Body 11 10 Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapAttach them at two places Raising and Lowering the Flash Monitor Shooting Playback Current frame number131 AShooting mode Button Basic OperationsCPlayback Button EMovie-record Button Multi Selector For ShootingFor Playback For the Menu Screen Using Camera Menus When setting is finished, press the dbuttonPress the multi selector Hor To choose an item, and then press Kor the kbutton About the Shutter-release Button Press the multi selector Ess the multi selector Inserting the Batteries Applicable BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Battery TypeAlternative Power Sources Power Saving Function Auto Off Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Daylight Saving Time When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton Press Hor Ito choose the date format,Press the kbutton or K Press H, J, I, or Kto set the date and press the kbutton Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Inserting Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Check the battery level and number Battery level indicatorExposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining Indicators Displayed in GEasy auto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select GEasy Auto ModeFunctions Available in Easy Auto Mode 4320×3240 Frame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame the picture Using the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation When a face is detected Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and Shoot During SavingAutofocus Flash Viewing Images Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting ImagesPress the cbutton Deleting Unwanted Images MonitorButton Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Using the Flash Selecting a Flash ModeAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Press mflash mode on the multi selector Using the FlashFlash mode menu is displayed Press the mflash pop-up button Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W Flash Mode SettingFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press nself-timer on the multi selectorPress the shutter-release button Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Press oexposure compensation on the multi selectorPress the shutter-release button to shoot Exposure Compensation Value Selecting Shooting Mode Press the Abutton in shooting ModePress the multi selector Hor Ito select a shooting mode Following shooting modes can be selected Easy Auto Mode Automatic Scene Selection Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode Selecting a Scene ModeMode and press the multi selector Hor Ito select scene mode Press the Abutton in shooting Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapesOff ENight portrait Off2 HSunset IDusk/dawn Set to a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow JNight landscape Museum MFireworks show Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode Off2 Shooting for a Panorama Take the next pictureOne third of the image will be displayed as translucent Press the kbutton when shooting is completed Panorama AssistCombining Images to Make a Panorama Panorama Maker More Information Exit this shooting mode Camera enters smart portrait modeShutter is automatically released Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically Smart Portrait Mode Auto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait ModeSelf-Timer Lamp Flashing Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Camera enters sport continuous mode Frame the subject and shootFunctions Available with Sport Continuous Image mode Image mode a 54 can be set M2048×1536, N1024×768 default setting, O640×480, m1920×1080Shooting Continuously at High Speed Sport Continuous Auto Mode Press the AbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose a Press the kbutton Focus Lock Macro Mode Press p macro mode on the multi selectorAuto Mode Macro Mode Setting Changing AAuto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied at the Same TimeDisplaying the Shooting Menu Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size Image Mode for Sport Continuous Mode Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Adjusting Hue Aauto M dShooting menu M White balance Preset Manual Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manualSelect Measure Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector ContinuousAauto M dShooting menu M Continuous Limage size 2560 × 1920 pixels Digital zoom cannot be used Auto default setting ISO SensitivityISO 3200 and ISO Aauto M dShooting menu M ISO sensitivity Color Options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochromeAauto M dShooting menu M Color options Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Full-frame Operation Changing the Orientation Vertical/Horizontal of Images Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Calendar DisplayViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Following operations are available in calendar display Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom More on Playback Following options are available in playback mode Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Press the dbutton in playback mode APrint OrderChoose Select images and press the k Playback Menu Choose the images up to 99 and number Copies up to nine of eachPress the multi selector J or K to choose the desired Deleting All Print Orders Print Date Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M bSlide show BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M dProtect Protect Selecting Multiple Images Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M fRotate image FRotate ImageRotate Counterclockwise Select an option from the copy screen using Multi selector and press the kbuttonChoose the copy option and press the k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card Image Editing Function Restrictions on Image EditingOriginal Images and Edited Copies Editing Images ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastChoose OK and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Decreasing Image Size Choose Yes and press the kbuttonEditing Images New, smaller copy is created OCrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionAbout the size of the original image Rotate image option a 74 to rotate the image so Turn the camera on and display the shooting mode screen Recording MoviesLower the flash A7 Press the bemovie-record Button to start recording Camera Temperature Recording MoviesWhile the Camera Is Saving Movies Recording Movies Functions Available in Movie Mode Changing Movie Recording Settings Following options can be adjusted from the movie menuDisplaying the Movie Menu Display the shooting screen and press the dbutton Press Hor Ito select the Dtab Press K or the kbutton Movie Options Select the type of movies that are recordedMovie Options and Maximum Movie Length Option Description NHD 720p 1280×720 Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeElectronic VR Enhanced Resolution Off Enhanced resolution is disabledOption Description Auto Results may not be achieved Movie Playback Deleting Movies Editing Movies Press Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start pointPress Hor Ito choose Nchoose end Point Editing Movies Connecting to a TV Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting to a TV If the Images Are Not Displayed on the Television Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Connecting to a Printer Printing ImagesPrint multiple images A100 Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Printing Images One at a Time Choose Copies and press the kbuttonChoose Paper size and press the kbutton Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple Images Choose Start print and press the kbuttonPrinting starts Use the multi selector to choose Paper size 101 Button to return to the print menu 102 Paper Size Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsSound settings 115 Specify sound settings Auto off 116 103 Displaying the Setup Menu Setup Menu104 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Welcome screen Welcome Screen105 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Time zone and date Time Zone and Date106 Set the camera clock Setting Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbuttonPress K 107 Clock Battery 108WHome Time Zone Imprinting the Date on Images 109 Time Zones Monitor Settings Following settings are availableDbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Monitor settings 110 Photo Info 111 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Print date Print DatePrint Date and Print Order Using Vibration Reduction with Movies When Continuous is set to SingleVibration Reduction 113 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Motion detection When using Multi-shot 16 aMotion Detection 114 Sound Settings Specify sound settingsDbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Sound settings 115 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Auto off Auto OffAuto Off Format Memory/Format Card Formatting internal memoryFormatting a Memory Card 117 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Language Language118 TV Settings Blink Warning119 Portrait a 36 or Night portrait a 37 scene modes Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 120 Reset All 121 Setup Menu Preset manual in the White balance menu a122 Movie Menu Battery Type Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Battery type123 Hydride batteries Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Firmware version Firmware Version124 View the current camera firmware version Caring for the Camera 125 Battery 126Caring for the Camera Cleaning 127Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Optional Accessories Battery charger129 Ni-MH batteries Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards130 File and Folder Names 131Images and movies are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 . JPG Error Messages 132 Error Messages 133P4224×2376 or M1920×1080 134 135 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply136 Hide info is selected for Photo info Troubleshooting 137Electronically Controlled Cameras When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet 138Continuous 139 TV settings 140 Specifications 141Nikon Coolpix L310 Digital Camera Specifications Fireworks show scene mode142 Specifications 143 Supported Standards 144 Symbols Index145 Daylight 146 IndexEyelet for camera strap JPG Off 147 91, 95Vibration reduction 148 149 150 Page CT2A0111

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