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i Introduction Parts of the C amera The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Setu p Technical Notes and Index.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L810 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the informa tion in “For Your Safety” ( A viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual.
iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right aw ay, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” ( A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” ( A 1).
iv Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find th e information you need, the foll owing symbols and conventions are used in this manual: * Refer to the Ref erence Manual CD for pag es indicated with E . • SD, SDHC, an d SDXC memory car ds are referre d to as “memory cards” in this manual.
v Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
vi Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this prod uct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system , or translated i nto any language in any form , by any means, without Nikon’s prior written per mission.
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viii Introduction For Y ou r S afe t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety instru ctions where a ll those who use the product will read t hem.
ix Introduction Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot.
x Introduction • Batteries ar e prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
xi Introduction Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the inpu t and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon f or the purpose, to maintain complia nce with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
xii Introduction 3D Images Do not continuously view 3D images recorded with this device for extended periods, whether on a television, monitor, or other display. In the case of children whose visual systems are still maturing, consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior to use and follow their instructions.
xiii Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commissio n (FCC) Rad io Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
xiv Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon f or your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
xv Introduction Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.
xvi Introduction T able of C ontents Introduction ............ .............. ............ ............. ii Read This First ....................................................... ii Confirming the Pack age Contents ........ ......... ii About This Manu al .
xvii Introduction Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .... 62 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) ........... ...................... ....................... ................. 62 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ...................
xviii Introduction The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) .................... ............. E 29 White Balance (Adjusti ng Hue) ............ E 29 Continuous Shooting .......... ....................... E 32 ISO Sensitivity . ...................... ....
1 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera This chap ter describes t he parts of th e camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body .............. ............. ............... ..........2 Attaching the Camera Stra p and Lens Cap .
2 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera The Camera B ody 15 13 14 7 6 5 8 4 3 2 1 9 10 11 12 1 Zoom control ... .......................... ....................... .... 24 f : wide ............ ...................... .......................... . 24 g : tele .
3 Parts of the Camera 10 9 11 5 7 6 4 3 2 8 1 12 13 14 1 Monitor ..... .......................... ....................... .................. 6 2 A (shooting mode) button ................ ....................... .......................... 34, 35, 44, 48 3 Flash lamp .
4 Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens C ap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then at tach the strap to the came ra. Attach them a t two places.
5 Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ➝ A 51 • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.
6 Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is disp layed in the monitor during sh ooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s s ettings and state of use.
7 Parts of the Camera 1 Shooting mode ...................... .......34, 35, 44, 48 2 Macro mode ......... ...................... .......................... . 57 3 Zoom indicator ...................... ...................... 24, 57 4 Focus indicator...
8 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 1 m 0 s 1m 0s 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 999/ 999 1 m 0 s 1m 0s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 999/ 999 15/05/2012 12:00 15/05/2012 12:00 15 17 16 7 8 10 b a 1 2 3 4 12 14 9 6 11 13 5 1 Date of recording .
9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............. .................. ...................... ................... .......... 10 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card .....
10 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Insert the Batt eries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamb er/m emory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
11 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Applicable Batteries • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batte ries included) • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydr ide) batteries * EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batterie s cannot be used.
12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L8 10, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH- 73 ( A 89, E 70). C Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline b atteries may vary great ly depending on the manufact urer.
13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover.
14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Memory Card • Turn the camera of f and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cove r. Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card ( 2 ).
15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies.
16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Set the Display Language , Date , and T ime When the camera is turne d on for the first time, the la nguage-selection scr een and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and press the k button. • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time fun ction.
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 8 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode s election screen is displaye d. 9 When Easy auto mode is display ed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can tak e pictures in E asy auto mode ( A 20).
19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language ( E 60) and Time zone and date ( E 47) settings in the z setup menu ( A 88).
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and th e monitor turns on. • Press the m (flas h pop-up) button to raise the flash ( A 5).
21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level In dicator Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures th at can be taken is displayed.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera O n and Off • Remove the lens cap and turn the came ra on. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) wil l light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monito r turns on).
23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 F rame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hai r, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assi st-illuminator, and micr ophone. 2 Frame the picture. • When the camera determin es the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change ( A 34).
24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to act ivate optical zoom. • To zoom in closer to the su bject, rotate the zoom contro l to g (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom contro l to f (wide-angle).
25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Digital Zoom When the camera is zo omed in to the maximu m optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control or the side zoo m control toward g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can m agnify the su bject up to a bout 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 27). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by th e double border. When th e subject is in focus, the double border glows gr een.
27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shu tter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button h alfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposur e re main locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Autofocus T he camera may not focus as expected in the follow ing situati ons. In some rare cases, the su bject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus are a or the focu s indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differi ng brightness are include d in the scene (e.
29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displaye d in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display.
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefl y at low resolutio n while being read from the memory card or intern al memory.
31 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Delete Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image : Only the curre nt image is deleted.
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To undo th e selection, pres s I to remove y . • Rotate the zoom control ( A 2) to g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playback or f ( h ) to display thumbnails.
33 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describe s the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting m odes and adjust sett ings accord ing to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
34 Shooting Features Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically sele cts the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. Automatic Scene Selection The camera automat ically selects.
35 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to S cenes) When one of the following sce nes is selected, camera sett ings are automatically optim ized for the selected scene.
36 Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • Depending on the scene, the mu lti selector H ( X ), I ( p ), J ( n ), and K ( o ) can be used to set the corresponding features .
37 Shooting Features d Sports Use this mode when shooting spor ting events. The camera captures a se ries of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
38 Shooting Features Z Beach Captures the br ightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of wa ter. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. z Snow Captures the brig htness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
39 Shooting Features j Night landscape Slow shutter spee ds are used to capture s tunning ni ght landscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator ( A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is presse d halfway. k Close-up Use this mode to photograph fl owers, inse cts, and other sm all objects at close range.
40 Shooting Features l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which y ou do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
41 Shooting Features U Panorama assist Use this setting to capture a series of images th at will be connected us ing a computer to form a panorama image ( E 2). • Press the multi selector H , I , J , or K to select the direction that you will move th e camera in when captur ing images , and press the k button.
42 Shooting Features O Pet portrait Use this mode when taking pictur es of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, the camera focuses on that face. Once the camera has focuse d, by default it automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release).
43 Shooting Features s 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D images viewable in thre e dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimen sional image. Images taken in this mode ar e saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080).
44 Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode ( Capturing Smiling F aces) When the camera detec ts a smiling face, you can take a picture automatical ly without pressing the shutter-relea se button (smile time r). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in huma n faces.
45 Shooting Features Changing Smart Portrait Mode Se ttings • Features that can be se t using the multi selector ( A 50) ➝ Flash mode ( A 51), self-timer ( A 55), and exposure compensation ( A 59).
46 Shooting Features Options Available in the Sm art Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the foll owing settings can be changed. Enter smart portrait mode ( A 44) M d button M F tab Option Description A Image mode Allows yo u to select the combinatio n of image size and image quality used when sav ing images ( A 62).
47 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutte r is released in one of the following shooting modes, th e camera detects one or more hu man faces (up to thre e), and processes the ima ge to soften facia l skin tones.
48 Shooting Features A ( Aut o) Mo de Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjus ted in the shoot ing menu ( A 49) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. • The camera focuse s on the area in the center of the fram e.
49 Shooting Features Options Available in the Aut o Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the followi ng settings can be changed. Enter A (aut o) mode ( A 48) M d button M A tab Option Description A Image mode Allows you to select the combination of image siz e and image quality used when sa ving images ( A 62).
50 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H , I , J , and K can be used to set the f ollowing features. Available Featu res The features that are av ailable vary with th e shooting mo de, as shown be low.
51 Shooting Features Using the Flash (Flash Modes) In dark locations or when the subj ect is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash. You can set the flash mode . 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. • When the flash is lowered, flash mode is fi xed at W (off).
52 Shooting Features 3 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. • Available Flash Mode s ➝ A 53 • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
53 Shooting Features Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduct ion Reduce red-ey e in portraits caus ed by the flash ( A 54). W Off The flash will not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize th e camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
54 Shooting Features C The Flash Mode Setti ng • The setting vari es with the shooting mode . ➝ “Available Features” ( A 50) ➝ “Default Settings” ( A 60) • Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 64).
55 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera’s sel f-timer can release the shut ter about ten seconds after yo u press the shutter- release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects o f camera shake that occur when you pre ss the shutter-release but ton.
56 Shooting Features 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-tim er starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutte r is released is displaye d in the monitor . The self- timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down.
57 Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode , the camera ca n focus on objects as close as a bout 1 cm (0.4 in .) from the lens. This featur e is useful when tak ing close-up picture s of flowers and other sm all subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p macro mode).
58 Shooting Features B Notes About Using the Fl ash T he flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Autofocus When shooting stil l images in macro mode, the camera focuses cont inuo usly until the shutter- release button is pressed halfw ay to lock the focus.
59 Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) You can adjust overall imag e brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o exposure compensation). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the im age brighter, apply p ositive (+) exposure compensation.
60 Shooting Features Default Settings Default settings fo r each shoo ting mode are described below. Flash 1 ( A 51) Self-tim er ( A 55) Macro ( A 57) Exposure compens ation ( A 59) G (easy auto) ( A 34) U 2 Off Off 3 0.0 F (smart portrait) ( A 44) U 4 Off 5 Off 6 0.
61 Shooting Features 1 Setting is used when the flash is rai sed. 2 You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) i s selected, the camera automatically selects th e flash mode appropriate f or the scene it has select ed. 3 The setting cannot be changed.
62 Shooting Features Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and com pression ratio that is us ed when saving images. Select the image mode best suited t o the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or me mory card.
63 Shooting Features C Number of Images That Can Be Saved T he following table lists the approximate numbe r of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that du e to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on th e composition of the image.
64 Shooting Features F eatures T hat C annot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions . Restricted function Option Descriptions Flash mode Continuous ( A 49) When Co ntinuous , BSS , or Mult i-shot 16 is selected, the flash cannot be used .
65 Shooting Features F ocusing Using Face Detection In the follo wing shooting mo des, the came ra uses face detection to a utomatically focus o n human faces. If the camera detects mo re than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camer a will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
66 Shooting Features Focus Lock When the camera focuse s on an object in the ce nter of the fram e, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame.
67 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describe s the features that are availa ble when playing back images. Playback Zoom ................. ............. ............... ....... 68 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 69 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) .
68 Playback Features Playback Features Play back Zoom Rotating the zoom co ntrol to g ( i ) in ful l-frame playback mode ( A 29) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monit or. • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoo m control to f ( h ) and g ( i ).
69 Playback Features Thumbnail Displa y , Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 29) displays images in “contact sheets” of thum bnail images. • You can view several image s on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.
70 Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Play back Mode (Playback M enu) When viewing images in full-f rame playback mode or thum bnail playback mode, you can configure the following func tions by pressing the d button ( A 3) to display the menu. 1 Images are ed ited and saved as separate files.
71 Playback Features Connecting the Camer a to a TV , Computer , or Print er You can enhance yo ur enjoyment of images and movies by connect ing the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connectin g the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera of f.
72 Playback Features Viewing images on a TV E 17 You can v iew the camera’s images and m ovies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the vide o and audio plugs of the included Audio Vi deo Cable EG-CP16 to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type C) to the TV ’s HDMI input jack.
73 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfe r, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Insta ller CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connect ion is required.
74 Playback Features Mac OS • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on op erating system compatibility. 1 Start the computer and insert the Vi ewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is di splayed, double-click the We lcome icon.
75 Playback Features 4 Download t he software. • When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download . • Follow the on-screen instructions to in stall the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is di splayed.
76 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and en sure that the memory card is inser ted in the camera.
77 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or remova ble disk is disp layed as the “Source” on the “Options” titl e bar of Nikon Trans fer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Star t Transfer ( 2 ).
78 Playback Features Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images a re displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more informati on on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows : Doub le-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop.
79 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Recording Movies .................. ............... ............. .. 80 Changing Movie Recordi ng Settings (the Movie Menu) .
80 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. 1 Display the shooting screen. • The icon for the sele cted movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) ( A 83).
81 Recording and Playing Back Movies 4 Press the b ( e movie-record) button again to end recording. B Notes About Saving Data After taking pictures or recording a movi e, the numb er of exposur es remainin g or the re maining recording time flashes while imag es or movies are being save d.
82 Recording and Playing Back Movies C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length All figur es are approximat e. The maxim um movie lengt h may vary d epending on th e make of the memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity.
83 Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Mo vie Recordin g Settings (the Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Enter shooti ng mode M d button M D tab M k button Option Description A Movie options The following movie t ypes are available: n HD 720p (1280×720) and m VGA (640×480) .
84 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies Press the c button to ente r playback mode. Movies ar e indicated by the mo vie options icon ( A 83).
85 Recording and Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displaye d at the top of the monito r. Press the multi selec tor J or K to select a contro l. The operations described below are available. Adjusting Volume Rotate the z oom control to g or f ( A 2) during playback.
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87 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describe s the various se ttings that can be adju sted in the z setup menu. For further details about each setting, re fer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 46).
88 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Se tup Me nu The following settings can be ch anged in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
89 General Camera Setup Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E 59 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language.
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F 1 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Pr oduct .............. ............... ............. ..... F 2 The Camera .......... .................. ................... .................. ...................... ............
F 2 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the P roduct The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Ni kon camera, observe the following precautions and th e precautions noted in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xv) when using or storing your camera.
F 3 Technical Notes and In dex B Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Me mory Card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card.
F 4 Technical Notes and In dex Batteries Be sure to read and fol low the warn ings noted in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xv) before use. B Notes About Using Batter ies • Used batteri es may overh eat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommen ded expiration date.
F 5 Technical Notes and In dex B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rech argeable Ni-MH batteri es while the y still have some charge remaining, the mes sage Battery e xhausted. may be di splayed premat urely when usin g the batteries.
F 6 Technical Notes and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memo ry cards. Approved memory cards ➝ A 15 • Observe the precautions n oted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
F 7 Technical Notes and In dex Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinne r, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Remove the batt eries if the ca mera will not be u sed for an extended pe riod.
F 8 Technical Notes and In dex T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check t he list of common proble ms below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authoriz ed service representativ e. Power, Display, Settings Issues Proble m Cause/Sol ution A Camera turns off w ithout warning .
F 9 Technical Notes and In dex Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movi e recording. Images and m ovies saved before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2012 00:00” respectively.
F 10 Technical Notes and In dex Characteristics of Digital Camer as In extremely rare inst ances, unusual charac ters may appear in the monito r and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phe nomenon is caused by a st rong external static charge.
F 11 Technical Notes and In dex Camera cannot focus. • Subject is too close. Try shooting using easy auto mode, Close-up scene mode, or ma cro mode. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Au to .
F 12 Technical Notes and In dex Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - Whe n Portrait , Night portrait , Pet port rait , or 3D photography is selec.
F 13 Technical Notes and In dex Images are too dark (underexposed ). • The flash is lowered or the f lash mode is set to W (off). • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is be yond flash rang e. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Increase ISO sensitivi ty.
F 14 Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Proble m Cause/Sol ution A File cannot be played ba ck. • File or folder was overwritten or r enamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX L810 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
F 15 Technical Notes and In dex Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • Cables are connected to the HDMI mini connector (Type C) and to the USB connector and audio/video output simultaneously.
F 16 Technical Notes and In dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L810 Digital Camera Type Compact di gital camer a Effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor 1 / 2.3 -in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 milli on total pixels Lens 26× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.
F 17 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC me mory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF , and MP F compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG 3D images: MPO Movies: MO V (Video: H.
F 18 Technical Notes and In dex Built-in flash Range (ISO sensitivit y: Auto) [W]: Approx. 0.5 to 5.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 16 ft) [T]: Approx. 1.5 to 2.5 m (5 ft to 8 ft 2 in.
F 19 Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwise stated, all figu res are for a camera with fu lly-charged LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batterie s operated at an ambie nt temperature of 2 5 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Pr oducts Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
F 20 Technical Notes and In dex Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a st andard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of ca mera.
F 21 Technical Notes and In dex Index Refer to the Reference Manual CD for pages indicated with E . Symbols R ...................... ................................ .... E3 g (Tele) ...................... ................................ ............
F 22 Technical Notes and In dex Beach Z ........................................ ......................... 38 Best shot selector ............................ 40, E32 Black an d white copy n ...................... ........ 40 Black-and-white ........ .
F 23 Technical Notes and In dex FSCN ....... ..................................... ..................... E69 Full-frame playback ................ ......................... 29 Full-time AF ................. ....................... 83 , E45 H HDMI .....
F 24 Technical Notes and In dex Playback ............... ................................ ......... 29, 84 Playback button ................................... ................. 3 Playback menu .......................... ....... 70, E35 Playback mode .
F 25 Technical Notes and In dex Time difference .... ..................................... E50 Time zone ..... ...................... 17, E47, E50 Time zone and date .............. 16, 88, E47 Tripod socket ......... ................................ .
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