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Introduction
Read This First
Confirming the Package Contents
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About This Manual
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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
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About the Manuals
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTIONS
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1
The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9
Shooting Features ..................................... 33
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Playback Features....................................... 67
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 79
General Camera Setup.............................. 87
Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E.
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Technical Notes and Index .................. F1
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
B
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
1
2
3
Applicable Batteries
B
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
1
2
B
3
14
B
Approved Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
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3
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6
7
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9
C
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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.
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Step 5 Delete Images
1
2
3
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2
B
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Shooting Features
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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
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B
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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
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desired mode and press the k button.
B
C
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Available Flash Modes
C
Using the Self-timer
1 2
3
4
Using Macro Mode
1 2
3
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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
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Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
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2
3
4
5
6
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Transferring Images to the Computer
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B
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3
Viewing Images
C
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Recording Movies
1
2
3
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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
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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
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Technical Notes and Index
F2
Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Product
The Camera
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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
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F18
F19
B
F20
Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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B
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C
D
E
F
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H
I
J
L
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R
S
T