Basics of Shooting and Playback | Nikon COOLPIXL810RED specs

8Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press the Abutton.

•The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.

Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

9When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton.

•The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).

•To switch to another shooting mode, press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k button.

Easy auto mode

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Nikon COOLPIXL810RED, COOLPIXL810BLUE When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton, Basics of Shooting and Playback

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About the Included Reference Manual CD About This ManualIii 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 Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesVii 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 Parts of the Camera Camera BodyMonitor Camera Body Lens Shooting mode button Multi selector Apply selection button Parts of the Camera Attach them at two places Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Raising and Lowering the Flash Shooting Mode Monitor 19, 88, E71 34, 35, 44 Current image number E69 Basics of Shooting and Playback Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModePreparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the batteries Removing the Batteries Battery TypeApplicable 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 Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Press the Abutton Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeEasy auto mode is used in this example 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 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 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 Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 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 HSunset IDusk/dawn JNight landscape Frame a MFireworks show Page Shooting Features OPet portrait With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Taking 3D Pictures E5 Shooting FeaturesS3D photography 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 And-white,Sepia, and Cyanotype Options Available in the Auto Shooting MenuDaylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash Macro mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features Easy Scene Smart Auto Press the mflash pop-up button Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode 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 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 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 Download the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows 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 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 Then modify the composition When recording ends, digital zoom turns offPress the bemovie-record button again to end recording 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 Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning 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 To Multi-shot Off is selected for Sound settings ShutterF12 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 Pet portrait auto release F23Number of exposures remaining 20, 23 Power switch/power-on lampF24 Skin softening......... , 70, E11, E27 USB connector and audio/video output F25 6MM25811-01