Changing Movie Recording Settings

Recording Movies

The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu.

Movie options	A 85
Select the type of movies that are recorded.

Autofocus mode	A 86
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Electronic VR	A 86
Select the electronic vibration reduction setting that is used when recording
movies.

Enhanced resolution	A 87
Set whether or not to enhance the resolution during movie recording.

Displaying the Movie Menu

1Display the shooting screen and press the dbutton.

The menu is displayed.

1 1 0 0

Movie

When using easy auto mode, scene mode,

Easy auto mode

or smart portrait mode, press the multi selector (A 11) Image mode J to display the tabs.

2 Press the multi selector J.
2 Press the multi selector J.	Easy auto mode
You can now select a tab.		Image mode
You can now select a tab.

Recording and Playback

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Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassemble Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Interface Cables Federal CommunicationsInterference Statement Modifications Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 100 Table of Contents 103 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Camera Body Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera 11 10 Attach them at two places Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Raising and Lowering the Flash Shooting Monitor 131 PlaybackCurrent frame number EMovie-record Button AShooting mode ButtonBasic Operations CPlayback Button For the Menu Screen Multi SelectorFor Shooting For Playback To choose an item, and then press Kor the kbutton Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press the multi selector Hor Press the multi selector Ess the multi selector About the Shutter-release Button Turning On and Off the Camera Inserting the BatteriesApplicable Batteries Power Saving Function Auto Off Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesBattery Type Alternative Power Sources Daylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press H, J, I, or Kto set the date and press the kbutton When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbuttonPress Hor Ito choose the date format, Press the kbutton or K Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Insert the memory card Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining Check the battery level and numberBattery level indicator Exposures remaining 4320×3240 Indicators Displayed in GEasy auto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select GEasy Auto Mode Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode Frame the picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down When a face is detectedFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway Flash Focus and ShootDuring Saving Autofocus Press the cbutton Viewing Images Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting Unwanted ImagesMonitor Button Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Using the FlashSelecting a Flash Mode Press the mflash pop-up button Press mflash mode on the multi selectorUsing the Flash Flash mode menu is displayed Red-eye Reduction Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled WFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Press the shutter-release button Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress nself-timer on the multi selector Exposure Compensation Value Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationPress oexposure compensation on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button to shoot Following shooting modes can be selected Selecting Shooting ModePress the Abutton in shooting Mode Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a shooting mode Automatic Scene Selection Easy Auto Mode Press the Abutton in shooting Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene ModeSelecting a Scene Mode Mode and press the multi selector Hor Ito select scene mode Off Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene ModeLandscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Off2 ENight portrait IDusk/dawn HSunset JNight landscape Set to a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow Museum MFireworks show Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode Off2 One third of the image will be displayed as translucent Shooting for a PanoramaTake the next picture More Information Press the kbutton when shooting is completedPanorama Assist Combining Images to Make a Panorama Panorama Maker Shutter is automatically released Exit this shooting modeCamera enters smart portrait mode Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically Smart Portrait ModeAuto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait Mode Self-Timer Lamp Flashing Functions Available with Sport Continuous Camera enters sport continuous modeFrame the subject and shoot Shooting Continuously at High Speed Sport Continuous Image mode Image mode a 54 can be setM2048×1536, N1024×768 default setting, O640×480, m1920×1080 Focus Lock Auto ModePress the Abutton Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose a Press the kbutton Auto Mode Macro ModePress p macro mode on the multi selector Macro Mode Setting Displaying the Shooting Menu Changing AAuto Mode Settings Shooting MenuCamera Settings That Cannot Be Applied at the Same Time Image Mode for Sport Continuous Mode Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Aauto M dShooting menu M White balance White Balance Adjusting Hue Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance Preset ManualPress the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual Select Measure Limage size 2560 × 1920 pixels Digital zoom cannot be used Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selectorContinuous Aauto M dShooting menu M Continuous Aauto M dShooting menu M ISO sensitivity Auto default settingISO Sensitivity ISO 3200 and ISO Aauto M dShooting menu M Color options Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Changing the Orientation Vertical/Horizontal of Images Full-frame Operation Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Following operations are available in calendar display Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayCalendar Display Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom More on Playback Displaying the Playback Menu Following options are available in playback modePlayback Menu Playback Menu Press the dbutton in playback modeAPrint Order Choose Select images and press the k Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired Choose the images up to 99 and numberCopies up to nine of each Print Date Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M bSlide showBSlide Show Slide show begins Protect Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M dProtect Selecting Multiple Images Rotate Counterclockwise Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M fRotate imageFRotate Image Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card Select an option from the copy screen usingMulti selector and press the kbutton Choose the copy option and press the k button Original Images and Edited Copies Image Editing FunctionRestrictions on Image Editing Choose OK and press the kbutton Editing ImagesID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast New, smaller copy is created GSmall Picture Decreasing Image SizeChoose Yes and press the kbutton Editing Images Rotate image option a 74 to rotate the image so OCrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition About the size of the original image Press the bemovie-record Button to start recording Turn the camera on and display the shooting mode screenRecording Movies Lower the flash A7 Recording Movies Camera TemperatureRecording Movies While the Camera Is Saving Movies Functions Available in Movie Mode Display the shooting screen and press the dbutton Changing Movie Recording SettingsFollowing options can be adjusted from the movie menu Displaying the Movie Menu Press K or the kbutton Press Hor Ito select the Dtab Option Description NHD 720p 1280×720 Movie OptionsSelect the type of movies that are recorded Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Electronic VR Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Results may not be achieved Enhanced ResolutionOff Enhanced resolution is disabled Option Description Auto Deleting Movies Movie Playback Point Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point Press Hor Ito choose Nchoose end Editing Movies Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting to a TVTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channel If the Images Are Not Displayed on the Television Connecting to a TV Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Images Print multiple images A100 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settings Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Images One at a TimeChoose Copies and press the kbutton Choose Paper size and press the kbutton Use the multi selector to choose Paper size Printing Multiple ImagesChoose Start print and press the kbutton Printing starts Button to return to the print menu 101 Paper Size 102 103 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options Sound settings 115 Specify sound settings Auto off 116 104 Displaying the Setup MenuSetup Menu 105 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Welcome screenWelcome Screen Set the camera clock Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Time zone and dateTime Zone and Date 106 107 Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Press K Imprinting the Date on Images Clock Battery108 WHome Time Zone Time Zones 109 110 Monitor SettingsFollowing settings are available Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Monitor settings 111 Photo Info Print Date and Print Order Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Print datePrint Date 113 Using Vibration Reduction with MoviesWhen Continuous is set to Single Vibration Reduction 114 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Motion detectionWhen using Multi-shot 16 a Motion Detection 115 Sound SettingsSpecify sound settings Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Sound settings Auto Off Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Auto offAuto Off 117 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting internal memory Formatting a Memory Card 118 Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M LanguageLanguage Portrait a 36 or Night portrait a 37 scene modes TV SettingsBlink Warning 119 120 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 121 Reset All Movie Menu Setup MenuPreset manual in the White balance menu a 122 Hydride batteries Battery TypeDbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Battery type 123 View the current camera firmware version Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Firmware versionFirmware Version 124 125 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Battery126 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning127 Storage Ni-MH batteries Optional AccessoriesBattery charger 129 130 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards DSCN0001 . JPG File and Folder Names131 Images and movies are assigned file names as follows 132 Error Messages P4224×2376 or M1920×1080 Error Messages133 134 135 Hide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 136 Electronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting137 Continuous When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet138 139 140 TV settings Nikon Coolpix L310 Digital Camera Specifications141 142 SpecificationsFireworks show scene mode 143 Specifications 144 Supported Standards Daylight SymbolsIndex 145 JPG Off 146Index Eyelet for camera strap Vibration reduction 14791, 95 148 149 150 Page CT2A0111

Recording Movies

Changing Movie Recording Settings

The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu.

Displaying the Movie Menu

1Display the shooting screen and press the dbutton.

2 Press the multi selector J.