Nikon COOLPIXL820BLK, L820 Black, L820 Red, 6MN14111-02, CT2L02(11)

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Nikon COOLPIXL820BLK, L820 Black, L820 Red, 6MN14111-02, CT2L02(11) manual

Contents

Reference Manual Add special effects to capture truly unique shots Special Effects ModeLet your camera take over It’s easy to record beautiful moviesPage Introduction Read This First Iii About This Manual Other Information IconReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning About the Manuals Before Taking Important Pictures Vii Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedComply with copyright notices Viii Disposing of Data Storage Devices For Your Safety Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling batteries Use appropriate cables Flash window touching a Observe caution when usingXii Do not operate the flash with Experienced radio/television technician for help Xiii Following apply only to users in European countries Xiv Table of Contents Xvi Xvii F21 XviiiF16 F20 Playback a Using Menus dButtonCamera Body Monitor Lens Camera Body Ashooting mode button 15, E85Multi selector Apply selection button Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapRemove the lens cap before you take a picture Raising and Lowering the Flash Using Menus dButton Press Hor Ito select the desired menu iconPress the kbutton Press Hor Ito select a setting Settings for the item you selected are displayedPress Hor Ito select an item in the menu Monitor Shooting Mode 22, E32 21, 96, E8665, E31 Number of exposures remaining 9999/9999 Playback Mode Current image number Sequence display when IndividualPage Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Playback Applicable Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Alkaline Batteries Battery TypeAC Power Source Removing the Batteries Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Inserting a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card High Temperature CautionTurn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp Internal Memory and Memory Cards Press Hor Ito select Yes and then press the kbutton Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress the multi selector Hor Ito Select the desired language 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 BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Number of Exposures Remaining Battery Level IndicatorBattery level indicator Turn the Camera On Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on Press the Abutton Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Changing Settings When Shooting Frame the picture Shooting mode iconFrame a Picture Hold the camera steady Using the Zoom When Using a TripodDigital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway A29Shutter is released and the image is saved Shutter-release Button AF-assist Illuminator and FlashTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Display Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to select an image to Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display a Viewing ImagesMore Information Playback Zoom a Delete Images BasicsShooting and Playback To undo the selection, press I to remove c Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting Images in a SequencePage Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing One image is captured at a slow shutter speed GEasy Auto ModeChanging GEasy Auto Mode Settings Automatic Scene Selection Easy panorama Pet portrait 3D photography Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging Scene Mode Settings Backlighting To View a Description of Each Scene Characteristics of Each ScenePage IDusk/dawn HSunset MFireworks show Shutter speed is fixed at four seconds Shooting using a tripod to stabilize the cameraPage Page Pet Portrait Auto Release Focus AreaBe 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 Turn the camera off Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesSet Smile timer a 65, E41 to Off Stop shooting Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsAuto Off When Using Smile Timer When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Using Skin Softening Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto Mode Geasy Scene Special Smart Aauto Auto Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features Macro mode Using the Flash Flash Modes Press the mflash pop-up buttonThen press the kbutton Available Flash Modes Effective Range of the Flash Flash Mode SettingLowering the Flash Flash Lamp Using the Self-timer Focus and exposure are set Shooting FeaturesKbutton Using the Self-timer With Continuous Shooting Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way downImage is captured From the lens Shooting Features Using Macro Mode Autofocus Macro Mode Setting Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationYou can adjust overall image brightness Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value Off Off6 Default SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure Flash1 Self-timer Macro Exposure Compensation White balance Continuous Easy auto Scene Special Smart Auto mode Mode Sepia, and Cyanotype Available Shooting MenusDaylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneouslyFps, Continuous H 60 fps, or BSS is selected Than Auto, Motion detection is disabled Focusing Using Face DetectionDetection to automatically focus on people’s faces Shooting Features Focus Lock Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Page Using ViewNX Playback FeaturesPlayback Zoom Playback Zoom Full-frame display Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Memory card in an automatic slide show Protect With softer facial skin tonesFilter effects1 Print order3 Option Description Insert the plug straight Playback Features Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterPage Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Start the installer Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Download the softwareRemove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Transfer images to the computer Terminate the connectionClick Start Transfer Viewing Images Start ViewNXStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Page Recording Movies Playing Back Movies RecordingPlaying Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Lower the flash A5 Camera Temperature Maximum Movie Recording Time E55 File and Folder Names E83 Functions Available with Movie Recording Select ASingle AF Autofocus modeMovie options Select the movie type Playing Back Movies Deleting MoviesRecording and Playing Back Movies Movie options Adjusting Volume Functions Available During PlaybackUse the zoom control during playback Page Setup General Camera Setup Motion is detected when shooting still images AF assist Displayed when the camera is turned onMonitor settings Image review, and monitor brightness settings Eye-Fi card Reset all Battery typeInserted in the camera Page Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode Shooting range, and then press the kbutton Using Easy Panorama Shooting and PlaybackShooting with Easy Panorama Select Normal 180 or Wide 360 as Iis displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement Example of camera movementPage Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor Displayed. To display images in a sequence as thumbnails Viewing Images in a SequenceContinuous L Kbutton to display each image in a sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Editing Features Editing Still ImagesMiniature effect, Painting, and Toy camera effect Function can be used E10Restrictions on Image Editing Filter effects Used together Skin softening Original and Edited Images Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationButton E11 E12 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast File and Folder Names E83 Reference Section Skin Softening Softening Skin TonesCheck the preview of the copy and then press E13 E14 Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and then press the kbutton E15Example Soft Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Select Yes and then press the kbuttonE16 E17 Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Press the dbutton Image Size E18 E19 Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito select the Mcontrol choose start point Press Hor Ito select Nchoose end point Edited movie is saved E20 E21 When using the included audio/video cableWhen using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E22 Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlSet the TV’s input to external video input Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E23Print order option E42 E24 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer E25 Turn on the camera Printing Individual Images Select Copies and then press the kbuttonE26 Printing begins Select Paper size and then press the kbuttonSelect the desired paper size and then press Select Start print and then press To exit the print menu, press the d button Printing Multiple ImagesSelect the desired paper size and then press the kbutton E28 E29 Press the k button when setting is complete E30 Paper SizeDpof printing Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode Image Mode Image Size and QualityE31 Number of Images That Can Be Saved E32 E33 White Balance Adjusting HueEnter Aauto mode Mdbutton MWhite balance Mkbutton Option Description AAuto default setting Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance Using Preset ManualSelect Measure E34 E35 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manualFrame the reference object in the measuring Window E36 Continuous Shooting E37 Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Option Description AAuto When lighting is dimISO Sensitivity E38 E39 Color Options Smart Portrait Menu Skin SofteningE40 E41 Smile TimerEnter smart portrait mode Mdbutton MBlink proof Mkbutton Blink Proof Playback Menu Print Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderE42 Select images up to 99 and the number Copies up to nine of eachE43 Canceling Existing Print Order E44Print Date E45 Slide ShowSlide show begins End the slide show or restart it E46 Protect Specify the number of copies Image Selection ScreenPress the multi selector Jor K to select an image Press Hor Ito select or deselect or to E48 Press the kbutton to apply image selection E49 Rotate Image E50 Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the multi selector to select a destination Select a copy option and then press E51 Copying Images in a SequenceIf Memory contains no images. Is Displayed Sequence Display Options Choose Key PictureE52 E53 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed Movie Options E54 HS Movie Options Maximum Movie Recording Time E55 E56 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the bemovie-record button to start recording Press the bemovie-record button to end recording Recorded movies are played back at about 30 fps When jHS 1080/0.5× is selectedE57 HS Movie Autofocus Mode Wind Noise ReductionE58 Dbutton Mzmenu icon MWelcome screen Mkbutton Setup MenuWelcome Screen E59 Time Zone and Date E60Day/Month/Year Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Select xTravel destination and then press the kbuttonE61 Daylight Saving Time Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zoneE62 WHome Time Zone Monitor Settings Photo InfoE63 Movie frame+auto info In addition to information shown Battery LevelE64 Addition to information shown Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E65Dbutton Mzmenu icon MPrint date Mkbutton Print Date and Print Order E66 Vibration Reduction E67Dbutton Mzmenu icon MVibration reduction Mkbutton Motion Detection E68Dbutton Mzmenu icon MMotion detection Mkbutton AF Assist E69Under dim lighting Sound Settings When using Sports a 38, Museum a 41, Easy panorama aE70 E71 When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerAuto Off Setting Auto Off E72 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards Language E73Italian TV Settings E74Hdmi and HDMI-CEC Blink? screen is displayed in the monitor Portrait A38 or Night portrait A39 scene modeBlink Warning E75 E76 Blink Warning Screen E77 Eye-Fi Upload IndicatorEye-Fi upload is set to Disable Eye-Fi Upload E78 Reset AllScene Mode Special Effects Mode Shooting Menu Setup MenuE79 Smart Portrait Menu E80 OthersPlayback menu Choose key picture E52 E81 Lithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Reference Section Battery TypeFirmware Version E82 File and Folder Names E83Images and movies are assigned file names as follows E84 E85 Optional Accessories Hot Error MessagesError accessing Eye-Fi card Card is locked E86 Photography E87 E88 E89 E90 E91 E92 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the Product Batteries Spare BatteriesCharging Batteries Cold Environment Usage Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Charging Rechargeable Batteries Memory Cards Body Cleaning and StorageCleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage 96, E71 TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Not respond Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show infoSupport Print date 36, 40 Shooting IssuesF10 Pressed On, Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or 3D When Portrait, Night portrait, NightOff is selected for Sound settings Shutter F11 Vauto with red-eye reduction and try taking a Picture again Problem Cause/Solution AF-assist illuminator doesF12 Eye are corrected Playback Issues When Night portrait , Night landscape , orF13 F14 F15 Displayed Internal memoryCannot be printed Specifications F16Nikon Coolpix L820 Digital Camera F17 F18 Products Association Cipa SpecificationsOperating environment Temperature 0C-40C 32F-104F Humidity F19 F20 Approved Memory Cards Supported Standards F21AVC Patent Portfolio License F22 Trademark InformationFreeType License FreeType2 MIT License Harfbuzz F23 SymbolsIndex Numerics Technical Notes and Index Black and white copy n F24 F25 Power switch/power-on lamp.. , 22 F26Pet portrait auto release Skin softening........ , 76, E13, E40 F27 F28 Page CT2L0211