Press the power switch to turn on the camera | Nikon L810 instruction

Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

The Basics of Shooting and

2Press the multi selector Hor Ito

select the desired language and press the kbutton.

Language

Cancel

Playback

3Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button.

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Ye s

N o

Cancel

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Nikon COOLPIXL810BLUE Press the power switch to turn on the camera, Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual IiiAbout the Included Reference Manual CD Other Information IconReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices ViiComply 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 Camera Body MonitorParts of the Camera Camera Body Lens Shooting mode button Multi selector Apply selection button Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 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 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and TimeBasics of Shooting and Playback Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverPreparation 1 Insert the Batteries Insert the batteries Battery Type Applicable BatteriesRemoving the Batteries Alkaline Batteries Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Insert a memory cardInserting a Memory Card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving the Memory Card 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 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Easy auto mode is used in this examplePress the Abutton Shooting and Playback 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 Using the Zoom Easy Auto ModeWhen Using a Tripod Zoom out Zoom Digital Zoom Digital Zoom and InterpolationMaximum optical zoom Basics of Shooting and Playback Small image size Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway A27 Shutter-release Button Press halfwayRelease button is pressed halfway Press all the way Shutter and take a picture See Using Face Detection a 65 for more information AutofocusAF-assist Illuminator and Flash To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Play Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to select an image to Display Viewing Images More Information 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 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation 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 HSunset IDusk/dawn JNight landscape Frame a MFireworks show Page Shooting Features OPet portrait Taking 3D Pictures E5 Shooting Features S3D photographyWith your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces Set Smile timer a 46, E28 to OffPress the a button and select a different shooting mode Shooting ends Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Option Description Image mode Setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modesOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Blink proof Using Skin Softening Portrait A36 or Night portrait A37 scene mode AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode Settings Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and FlashAnd-white,Sepia, and Cyanotype Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available FeaturesMacro mode Easy Scene Smart Auto Using the Flash Flash Modes Press the multi selector Hmflash modePress the mflash pop-up button Lowering the Flash Flash LampEffective Range of the Flash Maximum telephoto zoom position Available Flash Modes Flash Mode Setting Red-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Timer cannot be usedFocus 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 Using Macro Mode From the lens Shooting Features Macro Mode Setting Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Press the kbutton to apply the compensation valuePress the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation Value Default Settings Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure A51 A55 A57A59 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 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 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 Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Mac OS Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareDownload the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Transfer images to the computer Terminate the connectionClick Start Transfer Viewing Images Start ViewNXStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu Recording MoviesPlaying Back Movies Recording Recording Movies Display the shooting screenLower the flash A5 Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording When recording ends, digital zoom turns off Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingThen 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 Computer Reset all Battery typeOption Description Format memory E62Page Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product Camera Technical Notes and Index Batteries Spare BatteriesCharging Batteries Charging Rechargeable Batteries Battery Terminals Remaining Battery ChargeCold Environment Usage Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage CleaningStorage Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesCannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted 88, E58 Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show infoTime zone and date has not been set Support Print date Shooting Issues Characteristics of Digital CamerasF10 Pressed F11 Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter F12To Multi-shot F13 Playback Issues F14 89, E61 Settings setup menu F15ViewNX Memory card contains no images. Replace Displayed Internal memory Specifications F16 Fireworks show scene mode F17 F18 Specifications F19 Supported Standards F20 Symbols IndexNumerics F21 F22 F23 Number of exposures remainingPet portrait auto release Power switch/power-on lamp F2420, 23 Skin softening......... , 70, E11, E27 USB connector and audio/video output F25 6MM25811-01