Technical Notes and Index

Caring for the Product	...............................................F2
The Camera	F2
Batteries	F4
Memory Cards	F6
Cleaning and Storage	F7
Cleaning	F7
Storage	F7
Troubleshooting	F8
Specifications	F16
Supported Standards	F20
Index	F21

Technical Notes and Index

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Nikon COOLPIXL810BLK, COOLPIXL810BLUE, COOLPIXL810RED user manual Technical Notes and Index

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User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents About This Manual IiiAbout the Included Reference Manual CD 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 Disposing of Data Storage Devices ViiComply with copyright notices 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 Camera Body MonitorParts of the Camera Lens Camera Body Multi selector Apply selection button Shooting mode button Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapParts of the Camera Attach them at two places Raising and Lowering the Flash Monitor Shooting Mode 34, 35, 44 19, 88, E71 E69 Current image number Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and TimeBasics of Shooting and Playback Insert the batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Battery Type Applicable BatteriesRemoving the 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 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Shooting and Playback Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeEasy auto mode is used in this example Press the Abutton Battery level indicator ExhaustedWhat the shooting conditions are Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffCamera enters Frame a Picture Hold the camera steadyFrame the picture 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 Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenTo undo the selection, press I to remove y 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 GEasy Auto Mode Changing GEasy Auto Mode SettingsAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes BacklightingTo View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each SceneShooting ENight portrait IDusk/dawn HSunset Frame a JNight landscape MFireworks show Page Shooting Features OPet portrait Taking 3D Pictures E5 Shooting Features S3D photographyWith your TV or monitor to ensure proper use 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 Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and FlashAnd-white,Sepia, and Cyanotype Easy Scene Smart Auto Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features Macro mode Using the Flash Flash Modes Press the multi selector Hmflash modePress the mflash pop-up button 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 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Than Auto, Motion detection is disabledSingle Focusing Using Face DetectionPortrait A36 and Night portrait Focus Lock Using ViewNX FeaturesPlayback Zoom 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 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareDownload the software Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Transfer images to the computer Terminate the connectionClick Start Transfer Viewing Images Start ViewNXStarting ViewNX 2 Manually 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 When recording ends, digital zoom turns off Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingThen modify the composition 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 Cleaning and Storage CleaningStorage 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 Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter F12To Multi-shot 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 F23 Number of exposures remainingPet portrait auto release Skin softening......... , 70, E11, E27 Power switch/power-on lampF24 20, 23 F25 USB connector and audio/video output 6MM25811-01