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Nikon COOLPIXL810BLK, COOLPIXL810BLUE, COOLPIXL810RED, L810 The Basics of Shooting and Playback

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback

The Basics of Shooting and

Playback

Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ..................................................................................10

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................13

Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time.....................................16

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode........................................20

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................23

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................26

Playback

Step 4 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................29

Step 5 Delete Images..........................................................................................................31

Contents

Main Page Page ii Introduction Read This First Confirming the Package Contents iii About This Manual iv v Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY Before Taking Important Pictures vi About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction vii Disposing of Data Storage Devices viii For Your Safety WARNINGS ix x xi xii xiii Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTIONS xiv xv xvi Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ii Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9 Shooting Features ..................................... 33 xvii Playback Features....................................... 67 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 79 General Camera Setup.............................. 87 Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E. xviii Technical Notes and Index .................. F1 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Page Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap B Page The Monitor Shooting Mode Page Playback Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 2 3 Applicable Batteries B Page Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 14 B Approved Memory Cards Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C Page 21 4 number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Number of Exposures Remaining C B C 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 Using the Zoom B C 25 Digital Zoom C 26 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 (A27). 2 the way down (A27). The Shutter-release Button B C 29 Step 4 Play Back Images 1 2 display. Page Step 5 Delete Images 1 2 3 1 2 B C Shooting Features 34 Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode Automatic Scene Selection Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) C Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page Page Page B 44 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) 1 2 3 Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings B C Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Using Skin Softening B A (Auto) Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features. Available Features Page 52 3 desired mode and press the k button. B C 53 Available Flash Modes C Using the Self-timer 1 2 3 4 Using Macro Mode 1 2 3 Page Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) 1 2 3 4 C Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. B Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Focusing Using Face Detection B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 Playback Features 68 Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display B Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 76 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 B 2 3 Viewing Images C Page Recording Movies 1 2 3 81 4 B C Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button Playing Back Movies B Page General Camera Setup 88 General Camera Setup The Setup Menu The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button Page Page Technical Notes and Index F2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera B F3 B F4 Batteries B F5 B F6 Memory Cards F7 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage F8 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F9 F10 Shooting Issues F11 F12 F13 F14 Playback Issues F15 F16 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L810 Digital Camera F17 F18 F19 B F20 Supported Standards F21 Index Symbols Numerics A B F22 C D E F F23 H I J L F24 R S T