General Camera Setup | Nikon COOLPIXL810BLK, COOLPIXL810BLUE

General Camera Setup

This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the zsetup menu.

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Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

AF assist

General Camera

For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E46).

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Nikon COOLPIXL810BLK, COOLPIXL810BLUE, COOLPIXL810RED user manual General Camera Setup

Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents About the Included Reference Manual CD About This ManualIii Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E Other InformationIcon Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced About the Manuals Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesVii For Your Safety Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling batteries Introduction Use appropriate cables 3D Images Xii Modifications Xiii Interface Cables Xiv Following apply only to users in European countries Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Xvii Xviii Parts of the Camera Camera BodyMonitor Lens Camera Body Multi selector Apply selection button Shooting mode button Parts of the Camera Attach them at two places Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Raising and Lowering the Flash Monitor Shooting Mode 34, 35, 44 19, 88, E71 E69 Current image number Basics of Shooting and Playback Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModePreparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Insert the batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Removing the Batteries Battery TypeApplicable Batteries Alkaline Batteries Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Inserting a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamberInternal Memory and Memory Cards Removing the Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Press the power switch to turn on the camera Press Hor Ito select Yes and then press the kbutton Press Hor Ito select the date format and press the kbutton When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Shooting and Playback Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeEasy auto mode is used in this example Press the Abutton What the shooting conditions are Battery level indicatorExhausted Camera enters Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Frame the picture Frame a PictureHold the camera steady Zoom out Zoom Using the ZoomEasy Auto Mode When Using a Tripod Basics of Shooting and Playback Small image size Digital ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Maximum optical zoom Press the shutter-release button halfway A27 Focus and Shoot Press all the way Shutter and take a picture Shutter-release ButtonPress halfway Release button is pressed halfway To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Using Face Detection a 65 for more informationAutofocus AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Display Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to select an image to More Information Viewing Images Delete Images To undo the selection, press I to remove y Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Automatic Scene Selection GEasy Auto ModeChanging GEasy Auto Mode Settings To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesBacklighting Shooting Changing Scene Mode SettingsCharacteristics of Each Scene ENight portrait IDusk/dawn HSunset Frame a JNight landscape MFireworks show Page Shooting Features OPet portrait With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Taking 3D Pictures E5 Shooting FeaturesS3D photography Shooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesSet Smile timer a 46, E28 to Off Press the a button and select a different shooting mode Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Blink proof Option Description Image modeSetting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Portrait A36 or Night portrait A37 scene mode Using Skin Softening Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto Mode And-white,Sepia, and Cyanotype Options Available in the Auto Shooting MenuDaylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash Easy Scene Smart Auto Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features Macro mode Press the mflash pop-up button Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Maximum telephoto zoom position Lowering the FlashFlash Lamp Effective Range of the Flash Available Flash Modes Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode Setting Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Using the Self-timerTimer cannot be used Focus and exposure will be set Shooting Features Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down From the lens Shooting Features Using Macro Mode Macro Mode Setting Exposure Compensation Value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Off Off6 Default SettingsFlash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure A51 A55 A57 A59 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode Number of Images That Can Be Saved Single Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyThan Auto, Motion detection is disabled Portrait A36 and Night portrait FocusingUsing Face Detection Focus Lock Playback Zoom Using ViewNXFeatures Playback Zoom Image is zoomed Displayed area guide Playback Features Calendar Display Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Mac OS Start the installer Download the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Click Start Transfer Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing ImagesStart ViewNX Recording Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuRecording Movies Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Lower the flash A5 Then modify the composition When recording ends, digital zoom turns offPress the bemovie-record button again to end recording Functions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length 1280×720 and mVGA 640×480 Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu Deleting Movies Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Adjusting VolumePage Setup General Camera Setup Setup Menu E62 Computer Reset allBattery type Option Description Format memoryPage Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the Product Technical Notes and Index Charging Rechargeable Batteries BatteriesSpare Batteries Charging Batteries Recycling Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Cold Environment Usage Memory Cards Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning 88, E58 TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted Support Print date Hide info is selected for Photo infoSelect Show info Time zone and date has not been set Pressed Shooting IssuesCharacteristics of Digital Cameras F10 F11 To Multi-shot Off is selected for Sound settings ShutterF12 F13 F14 Playback Issues Displayed Internal memory 89, E61 Settings setup menuF15 ViewNX Memory card contains no images. Replace F16 Specifications F17 Fireworks show scene mode F18 F19 Specifications F20 Supported Standards F21 SymbolsIndex Numerics F22 Pet portrait auto release F23Number of exposures remaining Skin softening......... , 70, E11, E27 Power switch/power-on lampF24 20, 23 F25 USB connector and audio/video output 6MM25811-01