Reference Manual
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Introduction
Read This First
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About This Manual
Other Information
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Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
About the Manuals
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Comply with copyright notices
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
For Your Safety
Keep out of reach of children
Observe caution when handling batteries
Use appropriate cables
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Observe caution when using
Do not operate the flash with
Flash window touching a
Experienced radio/television technician for help
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Following apply only to users in European countries
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Table of Contents
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Camera Body
Using Menus dButton
Monitor
Playback a
Lens
Camera Body
Ashooting mode button
15, E85
Multi selector Apply selection button
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Remove the lens cap before you take a picture
Raising and Lowering the Flash
Using Menus dButton
Press Hor Ito select the desired menu icon
Press the kbutton
Press Hor Ito select a setting
Settings for the item you selected are displayed
Press Hor Ito select an item in the menu
Monitor
Shooting Mode
65, E31
21, 96, E86
Number of exposures remaining
22, E32
9999/9999
Playback Mode
Current image number
Sequence display when Individual
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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
Playback
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
Applicable Batteries
AC Power Source
Battery Type
Removing the Batteries
Alkaline Batteries
Insert a memory card
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp
High Temperature Caution
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing the Memory Card
Press the multi selector Hor Ito
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Select the desired language and then Press the kbutton
Press Hor Ito select Yes and then press the kbutton
Basics
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Battery level indicator
Battery Level Indicator
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on
Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Changing Settings When Shooting
Frame a Picture
Shooting mode icon
Hold the camera steady
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
When Using a Tripod
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway A29
Shutter is released and the image is saved
Shutter-release Button
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to select an image to
Display
More Information
Viewing Images
Playback Zoom a
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display a
Delete Images
Basics
Shooting and Playback
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Deleting Images in a Sequence
To undo the selection, press I to remove c
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings
GEasy Auto Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
One image is captured at a slow shutter speed
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Backlighting
Easy panorama Pet portrait 3D photography
To View a Description of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene
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IDusk/dawn
HSunset
MFireworks show Shutter speed is fixed at four seconds
Shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera
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Pet Portrait Auto Release
Focus Area
Be detected or other subjects may be framed by a border
Movies cannot be recorded in 3D Shooting Features
Playing Back 3D Images
Old photograph
Icon of the last effect selected is displayed
Slider
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Set Smile timer a 65, E41 to Off
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces
Stop shooting
Turn the camera off
Auto Off When Using Smile Timer
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Using Skin Softening
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Available Features
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Macro mode
Geasy Scene Special Smart Aauto Auto
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press the mflash pop-up button
Then press the kbutton
Available Flash Modes
Lowering the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Flash Lamp
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Self-timer
Focus and exposure are set Shooting Features
Kbutton
Using the Self-timer With Continuous Shooting
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Image is captured
From the lens Shooting Features
Using Macro Mode
Autofocus
Macro Mode Setting
You can adjust overall image brightness
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below
Default Settings
Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure
Off Off6
Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure Compensation
White balance Continuous
Easy auto Scene Special Smart Auto mode Mode
Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash
Available Shooting Menus
120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot
Sepia, and Cyanotype
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Certain features cannot be used simultaneously
Fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or BSS is selected
Than Auto, Motion detection is disabled
Focusing
Using Face Detection
Detection to automatically focus on people’s faces
Shooting Features
Focus Lock
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
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Using ViewNX
Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom
Full-frame display
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Filter effects1
With softer facial skin tones
Print order3
Memory card in an automatic slide show Protect
Option Description
Insert the plug straight Playback Features
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Start the installer
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Download the software
Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Images to the Computer
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Click Start Transfer
Viewing Images
Start ViewNX
Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
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Recording Movies Playing Back Movies
Recording
Playing Back Movies
Display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Lower the flash A5
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Camera Temperature
Maximum Movie Recording Time E55 File and Folder Names E83
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Movie options
Autofocus mode
Select the movie type
Select ASingle AF
Playing Back Movies
Deleting Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies Movie options
Adjusting Volume
Functions Available During Playback
Use the zoom control during playback
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Setup
General Camera Setup
Monitor settings
Displayed when the camera is turned on
Image review, and monitor brightness settings
Motion is detected when shooting still images AF assist
Eye-Fi card Reset all
Battery type
Inserted in the camera
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
Shooting with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Select Normal 180 or Wide 360 as
Shooting range, and then press the kbutton
Iis displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement
Example of camera movement
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Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor
Continuous L
Viewing Images in a Sequence
Kbutton to display each image in a sequence
Displayed. To display images in a sequence as thumbnails
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
Miniature effect, Painting, and Toy camera effect
Restrictions on Image Editing
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Filter effects Used together Skin softening
Function can be used
Button
Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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Original and Edited Images
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Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Check the preview of the copy and then press
Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones
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File and Folder Names E83 Reference Section
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Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and then press the kbutton
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Example Soft
Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Select Yes and then press the kbutton
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Refine copy composition
Crop Creating a Cropped Copy
Press the dbutton
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Image Size
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Press Hor Ito select the Mcontrol choose start point
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito select Nchoose end point
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Edited movie is saved
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When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
When using the included audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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Set the TV’s input to external video input
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Print order option E42
Check printer settings
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
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Turn on the camera
Printing Individual Images
Select Copies and then press the kbutton
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Select the desired paper size and then press
Select Paper size and then press the kbutton
Select Start print and then press
Printing begins
Select the desired paper size and then press the kbutton
Printing Multiple Images
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To exit the print menu, press the d button
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Press the k button when setting is complete
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Paper Size
Dpof printing
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
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Number of Images That Can Be Saved
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Enter Aauto mode Mdbutton MWhite balance Mkbutton
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Option Description AAuto default setting
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Select Measure
Using Preset Manual
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Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance
Frame the reference object in the measuring
Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Window
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Continuous Shooting
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Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting
ISO Sensitivity
When lighting is dim
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Option Description AAuto
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Color Options
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Enter smart portrait mode Mdbutton MBlink proof Mkbutton
Smile Timer
Blink Proof
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Playback Menu
Print Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
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Select images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
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Canceling Existing Print Order
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Print Date
Slide show begins
Slide Show
End the slide show or restart it
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Protect
Press the multi selector Jor K to select an image
Image Selection Screen
Press Hor Ito select or deselect or to
Specify the number of copies
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Press the kbutton to apply image selection
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Rotate Image
Use the multi selector to select a destination
Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and then press
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Copying Images in a Sequence
If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
Sequence Display Options
Choose Key Picture
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Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movie Options
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HS Movie Options
Maximum Movie Recording Time
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Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
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When jHS 1080/0.5× is selected
HS Movie
Recorded movies are played back at about 30 fps
Autofocus Mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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Welcome Screen
Setup Menu
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Dbutton Mzmenu icon MWelcome screen Mkbutton
Time Zone and Date
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Day/Month/Year
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Select xTravel destination and then press the kbutton
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Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone
WHome Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
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Battery Level
Addition to information shown
Movie frame+auto info In addition to information shown
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Dbutton Mzmenu icon MPrint date Mkbutton
Print Date and Print Order
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Vibration Reduction
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Dbutton Mzmenu icon MVibration reduction Mkbutton
Motion Detection
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Dbutton Mzmenu icon MMotion detection Mkbutton
AF Assist
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Under dim lighting
Sound Settings
When using Sports a 38, Museum a 41, Easy panorama a
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Auto Off Setting
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Auto Off
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Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting Memory Cards
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Language
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Italian
TV Settings
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Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Blink Warning
Portrait A38 or Night portrait A39 scene mode
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Blink? screen is displayed in the monitor
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Blink Warning Screen
Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable
Eye-Fi Upload Indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
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Scene Mode
Reset All
Special Effects Mode
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Setup Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
Shooting Menu
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Others
Playback menu Choose key picture E52
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Firmware Version
Battery Type
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Lithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Reference Section
File and Folder Names
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Images and movies are assigned file names as follows
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Optional Accessories
Error accessing Eye-Fi card Card is locked
Error Messages
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Hot
Photography
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Technical Notes and Index
Technical Notes and Index
Camera
Caring for the Product
Batteries
Spare Batteries
Charging Batteries
Remaining Battery Charge
Battery Terminals
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Cold Environment Usage
Memory Cards
Cleaning
Cleaning and Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Body
Storage
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
Not respond
96, E71
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Select Show info
Support Print date
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Shooting Issues
Pressed
36, 40
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
When Portrait, Night portrait, Night
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On, Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or 3D
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Problem Cause/Solution AF-assist illuminator does
Eye are corrected
Vauto with red-eye reduction and try taking a Picture again
Playback Issues
When Night portrait , Night landscape , or
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Displayed Internal memory
Cannot be printed
Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix L820 Digital Camera
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Operating environment Temperature 0C-40C 32F-104F Humidity
Specifications
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Products Association Cipa
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Approved Memory Cards
Supported Standards
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
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Trademark Information
FreeType License FreeType2 MIT License Harfbuzz
Index
Symbols
Numerics
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Technical Notes and Index Black and white copy n
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Power switch/power-on lamp.. , 22
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Pet portrait auto release
Skin softening........ , 76, E13, E40
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