Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

The Basics of Shooting and

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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
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Step 4 Play Back Images	29
Step 5 Delete Images	31

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

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Nikon COOLPIXL810BLUE Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time, Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

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 Icon Other InformationReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures 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 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverPreparation 1 Insert the Batteries Insert the batteries Removing the Batteries Battery TypeApplicable Batteries Alkaline Batteries Insert a memory card Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInserting a Memory Card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Internal Memory and Memory Cards Monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamberRemoving the Memory Card Formatting a 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 Easy auto mode is used in this example Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModePress the Abutton Shooting and Playback 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 Easy Auto Mode Using the ZoomWhen Using a Tripod Zoom out Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Digital ZoomMaximum optical zoom Basics of Shooting and Playback Small image size Press the shutter-release button halfway A27 Focus and Shoot Press halfway Shutter-release ButtonRelease button is pressed halfway Press all the way Shutter and take a picture Autofocus See Using Face Detection a 65 for more informationAF-assist Illuminator and Flash To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to select an image to Display 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 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation 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 Set Smile timer a 46, E28 to Off Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesPress the a button and select a different shooting mode Shooting ends Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Option Description Image modeOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Blink proof 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 Available Features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorMacro mode Easy Scene Smart Auto Press the mflash pop-up button Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Flash Lamp Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Maximum telephoto zoom position Available Flash Modes Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode Setting Timer cannot be used Using the Self-timerFocus and exposure will be set Shooting Features Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down From the lens Shooting Features Using Macro Mode Macro Mode Setting Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation Value Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure A51 A55 A57 Default SettingsA59 Off Off6 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 Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows 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 When using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Click Start Transfer Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing ImagesStart ViewNX Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuPlaying Back Movies Recording Display the shooting screen Recording MoviesLower the flash A5 Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording 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 Battery type Computer Reset allOption Description Format memory E62Page Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the Product Technical Notes and Index Spare Batteries BatteriesCharging Batteries Charging Rechargeable Batteries Remaining Battery Charge Battery TerminalsCold Environment Usage Recycling Memory Cards Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning Power, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingCannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted 88, E58 Select Show info Hide info is selected for Photo infoTime zone and date has not been set Support Print date Characteristics of Digital Cameras Shooting IssuesF10 Pressed F11 To Multi-shot Off is selected for Sound settings ShutterF12 F13 F14 Playback Issues F15 89, E61 Settings setup menuViewNX Memory card contains no images. Replace Displayed Internal memory F16 Specifications F17 Fireworks show scene mode F18 F19 Specifications F20 Supported Standards Index SymbolsNumerics F21 F22 Pet portrait auto release F23Number of exposures remaining F24 Power switch/power-on lamp20, 23 Skin softening......... , 70, E11, E27 F25 USB connector and audio/video output 6MM25811-01

Nikon COOLPIXL810BLUE, COOLPIXL810RED Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Models: COOLPIXL810RED L810 COOLPIXL810BLUE COOLPIXL810BLK

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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

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