Nikon 6MN14111-02, COOLPIXL820BLK, CT2L02(11), L820, L820 Black, L820 Red - page 83

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Shooting Features

1Setting is used when the flash is raised.

2The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for

the scene it has selected.

3The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects

Close-up.

4Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

5Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

6The setting cannot be changed.

7The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-

eye reduction.

8Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

9The flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off. The flash does not fire when HDR is set to

On.

10The self-timer cannot be used. You can turn the pet portrait auto release (A44) on and off.

O(A44) W6Y10 Off 0.0

s(A45) W6Off6Off 0.0

Flash1

(A54)

Self-timer

(A57)

Macro

(A59)

Exposure

compensation

(A61)

BFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A66).

Contents

Main Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L820 i Page Page iv v 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 Page vii Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Page ix For Your Safety WARNINGS x xi xii xiii Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTIONS xiv xv Table of Contents The Basics of Shooting and Playback Introduction................................................... ii Parts of the Camera..................................... 1 ... 13 xvi Shooting Features...................................... 35 Playback Features...................................... 73 Recording and Playing Back Movies... 87 General Camera Setup............................. 95 xvii Reference Section................................. E1 xviii Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Page Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap B Page 6 Parts of the Camera Menu icon desired menu icon. 1 2 The menu icon is displayed in yellow. 3 4 5 6 7 8 C The Monitor Shooting Mode Page Playback Mode Page Page The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 2 3 Applicable Batteries B C Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 17 B Internal Memory and Memory Cards B Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 switch to turn on the camera. 2 number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Turning the Camera On and Off Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 2 Available Shooting Modes C 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 2 B Using the Zoom C 28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 (A29). 2 the way down (A29). The Shutter-release Button B C 30 Step 5 Play Back Images 1 2 display. C Step 6 Delete Images 1 2 3 1 2 B C Page Shooting Features 36 G (Easy Auto) Mode Automatic Scene Selection Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings 37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings To View a Description of Each Scene Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page Page Page Page B Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) 48 Changing Special Effects Mode Settings 49 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) 1 2 3 Page Using Skin Softening B 52 A (Auto) Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features. Available Features Using the Flash (Flash Modes) 1 2 3 55 Available Flash Modes B C Using the Self-timer 1 2 3 58 4 rest of the way down. C Using Macro Mode 1 2 3 Page Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) 1 2 3 4 C Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Page Features That Can Be S et by Pressing th e Button (Shooting Menu) When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button. The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. Available Shooting Menus Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Page Focusing Using Face Detection B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 B Page Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display B Features That Can Be Set by P ressing the Button (Playback Menu) Page Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page 80 Using ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Compatible Operating Systems 1 2 3 Page 83 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 B 2 3 Viewing Images C Page Page Recording Movies 1 2 3 4 Page B C Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d The following settings can be changed. Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Playing Back Movies B Page General Camera Setup Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the Button (Setup Menu) You can change the following settings by selecting z menu icon when the menu is displayed. Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button Page Page E Reference Section Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama 1 2 3 4 E4 B E5 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama B E6 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence E7 B C E8 Deleting Images in a Sequence E9 Editing Still Images Editing Features E10 B C Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation C D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E13 Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects peoples faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. 1 degree of softening and then press the kbutton. 2 the k button. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Skin softening M k button Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects filter effect type and then press the k button. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Filter effects M k button 3 E16 Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image You can create a small copy of the current image. 1 desired copy size and then press the kbutton. 2 Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Small picture M k button Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 3 4 Page Editing Movies 1 2 3 4 5 6 B Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 1 2 E22 3 4 camera. B C Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) E24 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 B C Page Printing Individual Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 2 3 4 E29 E30 5 C E31 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) E32 C E33 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) 1 2 3 4 5 B E36 Continuous Shooting You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button E37 C E38 ISO Sensitivity C E39 Color Options B E40 The Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening E41 Smile Timer Blink Proof The Playback Menu Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) 1 E43 2 copies (up to nine) of each. 3 and shooting information. Images selected for printing are indicated by w during playback. B C Slide Show 1 2 3 E46 Protect B E47 The Image Selection Screen 1 image. 2 specify the number of copies). Page E49 Rotate Image B Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) 1 2 E51 B C E52 Sequence Display Options Choose Key Picture E53 The Movie Menu Movie Options Normal Speed Movie Options E54 HS Movie Options C B E55 C 1 2 3 E57 B C E58 Autofocus Mode Wind Noise Reduction E59 The Setup Menu You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Welcome Screen d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button E60 Time Zone and Date You can set the camera clock. d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button 1 2 3 E62 4 time zone. C E63 Monitor Settings You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. You can set the options below. Photo Info d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button C E65 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) E66 B C E67 Vibration Reduction B E68 Motion Detection B E69 AF Assist E70 Sound Settings You can adjust the following sound settings. d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button B E71 Auto Off C E72 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards B E73 Language You can select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages. d button M z menu icon M Language M k button E74 TV Settings C E75 Blink Warning E76 The Blink Warning Screen E77 Eye-Fi Upload d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button B C E78 Reset All E79 Smart Portrait Menu Setup Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu E80 Page E82 Battery Type Firmware Version E83 File and Folder Names Page E85 Optional Accessories E86 Error Messages E87 E88 E89 E90 Page Page Technical Notes and Index F2 Caring for the Product The Camera B F3 B Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in For Your Safety (Aix-xiv) before use. B F4 B F5 Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. F7 Storage F8 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F9 F10 Shooting Issues F11 F12 F13 Playback Issues F14 F15 F16 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L820 Digital Camera F17 F18 F19 B F20 Approved Memory Cards F21 Supported Standards F22 F23 Index Symbols Numerics A B F24 C D E F F25 H I J L F26 N O P Q F27 T U V W