DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual
Introduction Table of Contents i xiii Parts of the Camera 1 Preparing for Shooting 6 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 12 Shooting Features 23 Playback Features 57 Recording and Playing Back Movies 68 Using Menus 75 Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function 118 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 122 Technical Notes 132
Introduction Read This First Introduction To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Av-vii) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Ax), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera. • If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A6) and “Basic Shooting and Playback Operations” (A12).
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction iv Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
For Your Safety This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Introduction Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Do not touch the moving parts of the lens Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice for Customers in the State of California Notice for Customers in Canada Introduction WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Introduction This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
COOLPIX L840, which is equipped with a WSDB-686GN (FCC ID:2AAD3AA1G0J0 / IC ID:4634A-2150EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................. i Parts of the Camera .................................................................................................. 1 The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1 The Monitor ...............................................................................................
Shooting Features................................................................................................... 23 Table of Contents xiv o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode....................................................................................... 23 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 24 Tips and Notes .........................................................................................................................
Playback Features.................................................................................................... 57 Table of Contents Playback Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 57 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ........................................................................... 58 List by Date Mode.....................................................................................................
Using Menus.............................................................................................................. 75 Table of Contents xvi The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) .................................................................... 77 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................................................................................... 77 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ..............................................................................................
Table of Contents The Setup Menu ................................................................................................................... 107 Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................ 107 Monitor Settings..................................................................................................................................... 109 Date Stamp .............................................
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........................... 122 Table of Contents xviii Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ................................................ 124 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)................................................... 126 Connecting the Camera to a Printer.......................................................................................... 126 Printing Images One at a Time ....................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 23 45 6 7 8 3 9 1 14 1 Parts of the Camera 10 13 12 11 Zoom control........................................ 14 f : Wide-angle.............................. 14 g : Telephoto................................. 14 h : Thumbnail playback.......... 58 i : Playback zoom...................... 57 j : Help ............................................. 24 2 3 4 5 Shutter-release button.................... 13 6 Self-timer lamp ....................................
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parts of the Camera 13 12 15 1 Monitor ................................................3, 22 2 A (shooting mode) button ................................23, 24, 33, 35, 38, 41 3 4 5 2 Flash lamp............................................... 44 b (e movie-record) button..... 68 14 9 10 11 12 13 Connector cover.............................. 122 14 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ....................7 15 Tripod socket .....................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A109)). Shooting Mode 2 3 5 4 AF 7 8 10 9 10 11 1/250 17 +1.0 29m 0s 999 F3 16 1 Shooting mode ........................
40 HDR 39 38 37 H L 120 60 45 44 43 42 2 10 41 35 10 34 33 32 36 PRE 31 Parts of the Camera 4 30 29 28 1/250 F3 +1.0 29m 0s 999 24 23 22 27 26 25 18 Focus area (manual or center) ............................................................... 54, 84 19 Focus area (target finding AF) ............................................................... 52, 85 20 Focus area (face detection, pet detection)................28, 35, 50, 84 21 Focus area (subject tracking) .......................
Playback Mode 1 234 5678 9 999/999 23 9999.JPG 22 21 20 17 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 List by date icon.................................. 59 Protect icon............................................ 94 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected) ....................................................................... 96 Glamour retouch icon..................... 65 Quick effects icon............................... 62 13 14 15 16 17 18 D-Lighting icon..................
Preparing for Shooting Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Preparing for Shooting Attach them at two places. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.
Insert the Batteries and Memory Card 3 1 4 2 6 5 78 Memory card slot B Preparing for Shooting • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly, and insert the batteries. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
B Notes About the Batteries • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling B Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal Batteries with a flat negative terminal Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A134).
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Remove the lens cap, and then press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2015 h m 00 00 Edit 7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to select Yes and press the k button. 8 Press the A (shooting mode) button. • The lens extends. Preparing for Shooting Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.
C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A75). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 2 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or side zoom control to change the zoom lens position.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutterrelease button halfway again. 1/250 4 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. • Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording). • The side zoom control (A1) can also be moved toward g or f to operate the zoom.
Using the Snap-back Zoom When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the q (snapback zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily. 25m 0s #### q button Framing border B Notes About Snap-back Zoom The snap-back zoom cannot be used during movie recording. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations • While pressing the q button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen.
The Shutter-release Button Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 16 Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take a picture.
Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.
Delete Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display c. • To undo the selection, press I to remove c. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. 2 Erase selected images Back Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations • o Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. • b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. • O Special effects Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc. When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations • m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions when the flash is raised. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.
Recording Movies Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press the b (e) button again to end recording. • To play back a movie, select a movie in fullframe playback mode and press the k button. Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. #85°# or raised upward to approx. #90°#. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.
Shooting Features o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M o (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about #7# images continuously at a rate of about #9.2# fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
j Night landscape • On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod. • Y Hand-held (default setting): - While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
o Backlighting • On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select o or k to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to capture. • k (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. Raise the flash before shooting. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is captured. • o: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: The camera captures one image when a dog or cat face is detected. - V Continuous: The camera captures three images continuously when a dog or cat face is detected.
L Moon • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • Adjust the brightness with exposure 2 compensation (A47) according to shooting conditions such as the waxing and waning of the moon and shooting requirements. • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of #855# mm lens (in 35mm ###mm 25m 0s #### [135] format).
Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M p (easy panorama) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Select W Normal or X Wide as the shooting range and press the k button.
4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. Guide • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • Focus and exposure are locked until shooting ends. Example of camera movement B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting Shooting Features • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI).
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A17), display an image captured using easy panorama in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 4/4 0004.JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Playback controls are displayed in the monitor during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M O (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Type Description Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. P Nostalgic sepia* Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again.
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector K. 2 Apply an effect. Slider Skin softening 5 4 3 2 1 OFF Effect 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button. B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Features • Use JK to select the desired effect.
Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. • Set the glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A35). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated.
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a oneframe image (a collage image). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button. 2 Self-Collage Take a picture. • When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released.
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) You can create a short movie (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) that is up to 30 seconds long by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M n Short movie show mode M k button 1 Press the d (menu) button and configure the settings for recording movies.
4 Save the short movie show. • The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. • To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button on the shooting screen while a movie clip is not being recorded, and then select End recording. • Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.
C Pausing Movie Recording • A still image (l 4608×2592) can be captured if you press the shutter-release button on the shooting screen while a movie is not being recorded. • You can pause movie recording and play back images or enter other shooting modes to take pictures. Movie recording resumes when you enter short movie show mode again.
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A84). The default setting is Target finding AF (A52).
3 Use HI to adjust the level. • • • • You can preview the results on the monitor. To set another item, return to step 2. Select f Exit to hide the slider. To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press the k button. Return to step 2 and adjust the settings again. Slider Brightness (Exp. +/-) +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 Histogram 4 Press the k button when setting is complete. • The settings are applied and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. • The flash does not fire while it is lowered. W is displayed to indicate that the flash does not fire. Press the multi selector H (X). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A44) and press the k button. Auto • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
C The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutterrelease button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. - Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging. Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A112) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n10s or n2s, and press the k button. Self-timer 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. Shooting Features • n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Shooting Features Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation +2.0 C Exposure Compensation Value The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A48). C Shooting Features • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) +0.3 value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. -2.0 • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash1 (A43) o (scene auto selector) U2 Self-timer (A45) Macro (A46) Exposure compensation (A47) Off Off3 0.0 Scene Shooting Features b (portrait) V Off Off4 0.0 c (landscape) W4 Off Off4 0.0 d (sports) W4 Off4 Off4 0.0 e (night portrait) V4 Off Off4 0.0 f (party/indoor) V5 Off Off4 0.0 Z (beach) U Off Off4 0.0 z (snow) U Off Off4 0.0 h (sunset) W4 Off Off4 0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. Cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up. Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto and slow sync with red-eye reduction.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection When the following shooting modes or settings are selected, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (A35) - You can adjust the amount of Skin softening effect in the glamour retouch.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A84) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway: • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A84). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 1/250 F3 1/250 F3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Blink proof (A89) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A84) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Macro mode AF area mode (A84) When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used.
Restricted function Option White balance (A79) Smile timer (A36) When Smile timer is selected, Blink proof is disabled. Self-Collage (A37) When Self-Collage is selected, Blink proof is disabled. Date stamp Continuous (A81) When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images. Digital zoom AF area mode (A84) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A17) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to fullframe playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A17) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0001.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A92) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: The functions listed below are available.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously or with the self-collage function are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key 1/5 picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. For the self-collage function, a collage image is used as the key picture. 0004.JPG To display each image in the sequence 15/11/2015 15:30 individually, press the k button.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A19), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted.
Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. Still images created by editing movies can be edited up to nine times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the k button.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Small face 3 Preview the result and press the k button.
B Notes About Glamour Retouch • One face can be edited at a time. To apply glamour retouch to another face, edit the edited image again. • Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected. • If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A57). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. 3.0 Set a magnification rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created.
Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 25m 0s #### Remaining movie recording time Recording and Playing Back Movies 2 Lower the flash (A11). • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled. 3 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Area Captured in Movies • The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. • If Photo info in Monitor settings (A109) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording. Maximum Movie Recording Time B Notes About Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies B 12m30s Notes About Capturing Still Images During Movie Recording • Still images cannot be captured during a movie recording in the following situations: - When the remaining movie recording time is less than five seconds - When Movie options is set to Z 1080/60i, U 1080/50i, g 480/30p, W 480/25p, or HS movie • The sound of pressing the shutter-release button may be recorded in the movie.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Recording and Playing Back Movies When paused Function Description A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. Pause playback.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back a movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A72). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select I in the playback controls, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select M (choose start point) in the editing controls. 1m30s • Use JK to move the start point. • To cancel editing, select O (return), and press the k button.
5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button. Save • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 30s B Notes About Movie Editing Recording and Playing Back Movies • Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again.
Using Menus You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • A Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc. • G Playback menu Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.
3 Select a menu icon and press the k button. Time zone and date • The menu options become selectable. Date stamp Set up Monitor settings Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 4 Select a menu option and press the k button. • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Using Menus 76 Select a setting and press the k button.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images.
B Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. B Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A10).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A80). c Daylight Use under direct sunlight.
Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about #9.2# fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about #7# (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A50) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 25m 0s #### Focus area s Subject tracking 25m 0s #### When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A52). 1/250 F3 Using Menus M Target finding AF (default setting) Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the Start 1/250 F3 subject.
Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera continues focusing even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A77) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Using Menus 88 Description Number of shots Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Interval Set the interval time between each shot.
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.
The Short Movie Show Menu Number of Shots Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M M Short movie show mode M k button M d button M Number of shots M k button Select from three combinations of recording time and number of shots below for the movie (source) that will be recorded.
Background Music Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M M Short movie show mode M k button M d button M Background music M k button Select background music to compose into the audio of the recorded movie (source). The default setting is Background track 1.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A62) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Wi-Fi Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for Wi-Fi upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them. On the image selection screen (A97), select or deselect images for the Mark for Wi-Fi upload function.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show Start Frame intvl • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A97). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A115).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A60). Option Description Q Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. V Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Protect Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A99) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A104). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A152).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A101). Option h HS 480/4×1 a j HS 1080/0.5×1 Y 1 2 Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) 640 × 480 4:3 1920 × 1080 16:9 Description 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time2: 15 seconds (playback time: 1 minute) 2× speed fast motion movies • Max.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h/a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at j/Y HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select an HS movie option (A99) and press the k button. • After applying the option, press the d button to return to the shooting screen.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will remain fairly consistent during movie recording. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR and simultaneously performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower.
Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate (fields per second for the interlaced format) used when recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options that can be set in Movie options (A98) change. Option Using Menus 104 Description 30 fps (30p/60i) Suited for playback on a TV using the NTSC standard. 25 fps (25p/50i) Suited for playback on a TV using the PAL standard.
The Wi-Fi Options Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Connect to smart device Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A118) for more information. Upload from camera Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A118) for more information.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description • Select a field: Press the multi selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2015 h m 00 00 Edit Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/11/2015 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Adjust the brightness. • Default setting: 3 Photo Info Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Show info Auto info (default setting) 0004.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Framing grid+auto info 25m 0s #### In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Same as Auto info. 4/4 25m 0s #### Using Menus 110 Movie frame+auto info In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a frame is displayed before movie recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies.
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function. 15.11.2015 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. Off Compensation is not performed.
Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes: - Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is set), Easy panorama, or Pet portrait scene mode - Smart portrait mode • Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when using certain settings (A56).
Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A13). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera. • Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected.
Conformity Marking Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button View the standards with which the camera complies. Firmware Version Press the d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button View the current camera firmware version. • This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can capture still images using the two methods described below. • Release the shutter on the camera and save the captured images to a smart device.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera 1 Press the Z (Wi-Fi) button on the camera. • The screen shown on the right is displayed. • If no connection confirmation is received from the smart device within three minutes, No access. is displayed and the camera returns to the Wi-Fi options screen. • The screen shown on the right can also be displayed using Connect to smart device (A105) in the Wi-Fi options menu.
To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection Perform one of the operations described below. • Turn off the camera. • Select Disable Wi-Fi in the Wi-Fi options menu on the camera (except when the camera is operated by remote control). • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. B Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function 120 Notes About Wi-Fi Connection • Wi-Fi connection operations are disabled in the following situations: - When the camera is connected to a TV, computer, or printer.
Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device You can preselect images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device. Movies cannot be preselected for transfer. 1 Select images to transfer.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. HDMI micro connector (Type D) USB/audio/video output connector Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 122 Open the connector cover. Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV A124 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Printing images without using a computer A126 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. When using the audio/video cable Yellow White Red Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer When using a commercially available HDMI cable HDMI micro connector (Type D) to HDMI jack 2 Set the TV’s input to external input.
3 Hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor does not turn on. C Image Resolution During TV Output The option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 1080i, 720p, or 480p. C HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11/2015 No. 32 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. • Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies 3 Select Paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 128 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the Print selection 5 number of copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to 1 1 specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are 3 Back indicated by a and the number of copies to be printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) Installing ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer so that you can view, edit, or share them. To install ViewNX 2, download the ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the onscreen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
Technical Notes Caring for the Product .................................................................................133 The Camera..............................................................................................133 Batteries ....................................................................................................134 Memory Cards.........................................................................................135 Cleaning and Storage ........................................
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Av–vii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Batteries Precautions for Use • Note that the batteries may become hot after use. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. Carrying Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas.
Recycling Used Batteries Replace the batteries when they no longer hold a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A152) for recommended memory cards. • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. A Cause/Solution – The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – An error occurred while accessing the memory card. • Use an approved memory card. • Check that the terminals are clean. • Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted. 7, 152 Card is not formatted.
Display Technical Notes 138 A Cause/Solution Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. 69, 152 Select a memory card with a faster write speed. Memory contains no images. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory. • To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card, press the d button to select Copy in the playback menu.
Display A Cause/Solution If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 6, 140 Communications error An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. 126 System error An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Technical Notes 140 A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
A Problem Cause/Solution O flashes on the screen. • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the shooting screen, and images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/00/ 0000 00:00” and “01/01/2015 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date for Time zone and date in the setup menu. • The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of the camera clock with that of a more accurate timepiece, and reset as required.
Problem Technical Notes 142 A Cause/Solution The camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene auto selector mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Turn the camera off and then on again. 20, 21, 23, 26, 46 53 112 – Images are blurred. • Use the flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. Enable Movie VR when recording movies.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 136 Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 26, 79 Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow, or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using the flash • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 43 83 Images are too dark (underexposed).
Playback Issues Problem Technical Notes 144 A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. – Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images. • Remove the memory card to print images in the internal memory. Cannot select paper size with the camera. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to select the paper size. • The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) Technical Notes 146 (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
Optional Accessories • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries) Battery charger, • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable rechargeable batteries* Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 Hand strap Hand Strap AH-CP1 * When using EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L840 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels #16.0# million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with #38#× optical zoom /2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. #16.76# million total pixels Focal length #4.0#–#152# mm (angle of view equivalent to that of #22.5#–#855# mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/#3–6.
16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] 16M [4608 × 3456] 8M [3264 × 2448] 4M [2272 × 1704] 2M [1600 × 1200] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 [4608 × 2592] 1:1 [3456 × 3456] Image size (pixels) • • • • • • • • ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 125–1600 • ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode) Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Communications protocols IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (11 yd) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Data rates (actual measured values) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps IEEE 802.
Operating environment Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. The included batteries are for trial use only.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Index Symbols Technical Notes g (Telephoto)......................................... 14 f (Wide-angle).................................... 14 i Playback zoom ......................... 17, 57 h Thumbnail playback.......... 17, 58 o Scene auto selector mode ................................................................ 20, 23 b Scene mode ........................... 20, 24 O Special effects mode... 20, 33 F Smart portrait mode......... 20, 35 n Short movie show mode... 20, 38 A Auto mode..................
Connector cover...................................... 2 Continuous shooting......................... 81 Copy............................................................. 95 Creative slider......................................... 41 Crop..................................................... 57, 67 Cross process o.................................. 33 Current settings ................................. 105 D Date and time ............................... 9, 107 Date format.....................................
List by date mode................................ 59 Lithium batteries ..................................... 7 M Macro mode................................... 21, 46 Mark for Wi-Fi upload ........................ 92 Memory card........................ 7, 135, 152 Memory card slot .................................... 7 Microphone (stereo) .............................. 1 Mirror b.................................................... 33 Monitor................................ 2, 3, 22, 136 Monitor settings ...
T Target finding AF......................... 52, 85 Telephoto ................................................. 14 Thumbnail playback................... 17, 58 Time difference .................................. 108 Time zone ........................................ 9, 107 Time zone and date................... 9, 107 Toy camera effect 1 m .................... 33 Toy camera effect 2 n.................... 33 Tripod socket.................................. 2, 150 TV.............................................
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