Troubleshooting, 88, E58 | Nikon COOLPIXL810RED, COOLPIXL810BLUE

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Power, Display, Settings Issues

		Problem		Cause/Solution	A
			•	Battery is exhausted.	21
		Camera turns off without	•	Camera has turned off automatically to save power.	88, E58
		warning.	•	The camera or battery have become too cold and	F4
				cannot operate properly.

			•	Camera is off.	22
			•	Battery is exhausted.	21
			• Standby mode for saving power: press the power		2, 22
				switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c
		Monitor is blank.	•	button, or b (e movie-record) button.
		Monitor is blank.	•	The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.	52
				Wait for the flash to charge.
			• Camera and computer are connected via USB		71, 76
	Technical			cable.
	Technical		• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video		71, E17
			• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video		71, E17
				cable or HDMI cable.

	NotesandIndex	Monitor is hard to read.	•	Adjust monitor brightness.	88, E51
	NotesandIndex		• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.		F7

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Nikon COOLPIXL810RED, COOLPIXL810BLUE, COOLPIXL810BLK user manual Troubleshooting, Power, Display, Settings Issues, 88, E58

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First Iii About This ManualAbout the Included Reference Manual CD Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Other InformationIcon Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Vii Disposing of Data Storage DevicesComply with copyright notices For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteries Keep out of reach of children Introduction Use appropriate cables Xii 3D Images Xiii Modifications Xiv Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Xvii Xviii Monitor Camera BodyParts of the Camera Camera Body Lens Shooting mode button Multi selector Apply selection button Lens Cap Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapParts of the Camera Attach them at two places Raising and Lowering the Flash Shooting Mode Monitor 19, 88, E71 34, 35, 44 Current image number E69 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeBasics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the batteries Applicable Batteries Battery TypeRemoving the Batteries Alkaline Batteries Inserting a Memory Card Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing the Memory Card Monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamberInternal Memory and Memory Cards Formatting a Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Press the power switch to turn on the camera Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito select the date format and press the kbutton Press Hor Ito select Yes and then press the kbutton When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton Clock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Press the Abutton Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeEasy auto mode is used in this example Shooting and Playback Exhausted Battery level indicatorWhat the shooting conditions are Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffCamera enters Hold the camera steady Frame a PictureFrame the picture When Using a Tripod Using the ZoomEasy Auto Mode Zoom out Zoom Maximum optical zoom Digital ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Basics of Shooting and Playback Small image size Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway A27 Release button is pressed halfway Shutter-release ButtonPress halfway Press all the way Shutter and take a picture AF-assist Illuminator and Flash See Using Face Detection a 65 for more informationAutofocus To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Use the multi selector to select an image to Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Display Viewing Images More Information Delete Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeTo undo the selection, press I to remove y Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings GEasy Auto ModeAutomatic Scene Selection Backlighting Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesTo View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Characteristics of Each Scene Changing Scene Mode SettingsShooting ENight portrait HSunset IDusk/dawn JNight landscape Frame a MFireworks show Page Shooting Features OPet portrait S3D photography Taking 3D Pictures E5 Shooting FeaturesWith your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Press the a button and select a different shooting mode Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesSet Smile timer a 46, E28 to Off Shooting ends When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Option Description Image modeSetting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Blink proof Using Skin Softening Portrait A36 or Night portrait A37 scene mode AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode Settings Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash Options Available in the Auto Shooting MenuAnd-white,Sepia, and Cyanotype Macro mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features Easy Scene Smart Auto Press the multi selector Hmflash mode Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the mflash pop-up button Effective Range of the Flash Lowering the FlashFlash Lamp Maximum telephoto zoom position Available Flash Modes Flash Mode Setting Red-eye Reduction Focus and exposure will be set Shooting Features Using the Self-timerTimer cannot be used Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Using Macro Mode From the lens Shooting Features Macro Mode Setting Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Exposure Compensation Value A59 Default SettingsFlash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure A51 A55 A57 Off Off6 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Number of Images That Can Be Saved Than Auto, Motion detection is disabled Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySingle Using Face Detection FocusingPortrait A36 and Night portrait Focus Lock Features Using ViewNXPlayback Zoom Image is zoomed Displayed area guide Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Calendar Display Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Start the installer Mac OS Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveDownload the software Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Choose how images will be copied to the computer Terminate the connection Transfer images to the computerClick Start Transfer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Playing Back Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuRecording Movies Recording Lower the flash A5 Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording When recording ends, digital zoom turns offThen modify the composition Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Functions Available with Movie Recording Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu 1280×720 and mVGA 640×480 Playing Back Movies Deleting Movies Adjusting Volume Functions Available During PlaybackPage General Camera Setup Setup Setup Menu Option Description Format memory Computer Reset allBattery type E62Page Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product Camera Technical Notes and Index Charging Batteries BatteriesSpare Batteries Charging Rechargeable Batteries Cold Environment Usage Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and StorageStorage Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues 88, E58 Time zone and date has not been set Hide info is selected for Photo infoSelect Show info Support Print date F10 Shooting IssuesCharacteristics of Digital Cameras Pressed F11 F12 Off is selected for Sound settings ShutterTo Multi-shot F13 Playback Issues F14 ViewNX Memory card contains no images. Replace 89, E61 Settings setup menuF15 Displayed Internal memory Specifications F16 Fireworks show scene mode F17 F18 Specifications F19 Supported Standards F20 Numerics SymbolsIndex F21 F22 Number of exposures remaining F23Pet portrait auto release 20, 23 Power switch/power-on lampF24 Skin softening......... , 70, E11, E27 USB connector and audio/video output F25 6MM25811-01