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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial 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...
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L810 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, 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).
  • Page 6 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 7: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 8 • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
  • Page 9 • Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety 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.
  • Page 11 • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries Parts of the devices become hot. are for use with Nikon digital Leaving the devices in direct contact cameras only, and are compatible with the skin for extended periods may with COOLPIX L810.
  • Page 12 Should the insulation batteries, such as discoloration or be damaged and the wires become deformation. exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for • If liquid from damaged batteries inspection. Failure to observe these comes in contact with clothing or...
  • Page 13 When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Notices

    Nikon determined by turning the equipment Corporation may void the user’s off and on, the user is encouraged to try authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 16 Interface Cables Notice for customers in Canada Use the interface cables sold or CAUTION provided by Nikon for your equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies Using other interface cables may with Canadian ICES-003. exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of ATTENTION the FCC rules.
  • Page 17 Symbol for Separate Collection in This symbol on the battery European Countries indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. This symbol indicates that The following apply only to this product is to be users in European countries: collected separately. •...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Step 3 Focus and Shoot........26 Introduction ........... ii The Shutter-release Button ......27 Read This First ............ii Step 4 Play Back Images ......... 29 Confirming the Package Contents....ii Step 5 Delete Images........31 About This Manual ..........iii Information and Precautions......
  • Page 19 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)..62 Reference Section ......... E1 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Using Panorama Assist....... E2 Quality) ................. 62 Taking 3D Pictures........E5 Features That Cannot Be Used Editing Still Images........E8 Simultaneously ..........64 Editing Features..........
  • Page 20 Blink Warning........... E62 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......... E29 Eye-Fi Upload........... E64 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .... E29 Reset All............... E65 Continuous Shooting ......... E32 Battery Type............E68 ISO Sensitivity ..........E33 Firmware Version........... E68 Color Options ..........E34 File and Folder Names......

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body............2 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap..........4 Raising and Lowering the Flash ...............5 The Monitor.............6 Shooting Mode ....................6 Playback Mode ....................8 If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback”...

  • Page 22: The Camera Body

    : tele..............24 h : thumbnail playback......69 DC input connector (for AC adapter available i : playback zoom........68 separately from Nikon)...... 12, E70 j : help .............. 35 USB connector and audio/video output ...71 Shutter-release button........26 HDMI mini connector (Type C)....71...
  • Page 23 10 9 13 14 k (apply selection) button Monitor ................ 6 A (shooting mode) button Battery-chamber/ ..............34, 35, 44, 48 memory card slot cover......10, 13 l (delete) button..........31 Flash lamp............... 52 b (e movie-record) button..... 80 d button ......46, 49, 70, 83, 88 c (playback) button........

  • Page 24: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach them at two places. Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you take a picture. •...

  • Page 25: Raising And Lowering The Flash

    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.

  • Page 26: The Monitor

    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 (Monitor settings (A 88) >...
  • Page 27 Shooting mode......34, 35, 44, 48 Number of exposures remaining (still images)............21 Macro mode ............57 Internal memory indicator ......21 Zoom indicator ..........24, 57 Aperture value ............27 Focus indicator............. 26 Shutter speed............27 AE/AF-L indicator.......... E3 Focus area............23, 26 Flash mode............. 51 Focus area (face detection, Eye-Fi indicator ............

  • Page 28: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 .

  • Page 29: 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................13 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time........16 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode........20 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................23 Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................26 Playback Step 4 Play Back Images ....................29...

  • Page 30: Preparation 1 Insert The Batteries

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the batteries. •...

  • Page 31: Applicable Batteries

    Applicable Batteries • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries included) • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries * EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
  • Page 32 Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L810, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A 89, E70). Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

  • Page 33: Preparation 2 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

  • Page 34: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 35: Approved Memory Cards

    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.

  • Page 36: Preparation 3 Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 3 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. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. •...
  • Page 37 Press J or K to select your home time zone and press the k L o n d o n C a s a b l a n c a button. • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the Back monitor.
  • Page 38 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press the A button. Press this button in shooting mode for • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen shooting-mode is displayed. selection menu. When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the Easy auto mode k button.
  • Page 39 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language (E60) and Time zone and date (E47) settings in the z setup menu (A 88). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date (E47) >...

  • Page 40: Step 1 Turn The Camera On And Select Shooting Mode

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. • Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash (A 5). Press the A button.
  • Page 41 Check the battery level indicator and the Battery level indicator number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Display Description Battery level high. 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s Battery level low. 9 7 0 9 7 0 Prepare to replace the batteries.

  • Page 42: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off • Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). •...

  • Page 43: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, and microphone. Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon • When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change (A 34).

  • Page 44: Using The Zoom

    Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 34, 35, 44, and 48). • When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U. When Using a Tripod •...

  • Page 45: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

  • Page 46: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 27). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.1...

  • Page 47: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.
  • Page 48 Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark •...

  • Page 49: Step 4 Play Back Images

    Step 4 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed in full-frame playback mode. c (playback) button Use the multi selector to select an image to Display the previous image display.

  • Page 50: More Information

    Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 65) or pet (A 42) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display.

  • Page 51: Step 5 Delete Images

    Step 5 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k Delete button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. Current image •...
  • Page 52 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector J or K to select an Erase selec ted images image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To undo the selection, press I to remove y. •...

  • Page 53: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. G (Easy Auto) Mode..........

  • Page 54: G (Easy Auto) Mode

    Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject: •...

  • Page 55: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes 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 H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 56: Changing Scene Mode Settings

    Changing Scene Mode Settings • Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 50), “Default Settings” (A 60) •...

  • Page 57: Night Portrait O

    d Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series 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. •...
  • Page 58 Z Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
  • Page 59 j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to capture stunning night landscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. k Close-up Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range.
  • Page 60 l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. •...
  • Page 61 U Panorama assist Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image (E2). • Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in when capturing images, and press the k button.
  • Page 62 O Pet portrait Use this mode when taking pictures 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 focused, by default it automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). •...
  • Page 63 s 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D images viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image. Images taken in this mode are saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080). •...

  • Page 64: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Frame the picture.

  • Page 65: Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

    Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • “Notes About Face Detection” ➝ A 65 Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 88) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

  • Page 66: Options Available In The Smart Portrait Menu

    Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed. Enter smart portrait mode (A 44) M d button M F tab Smart portrait Image mode Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof Option Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality...

  • Page 67: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) in G (easy auto) mode •...

  • Page 68: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 49) 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 •...

  • Page 69: Menu

    Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed. Enter A (auto) mode (A 48) M d button M A tab Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Option Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image...

  • Page 70: Features That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features. X (flash mode) n (self-timer), o (exposure compensation) pet portrait auto release p (macro mode) Available Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.

  • Page 71: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Using the Flash (Flash Modes) In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash. You can set the flash mode. Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. •...
  • Page 72 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. • Available Flash Modes ➝ A 53 • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Auto •...

  • Page 73: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 54). The flash will not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
  • Page 74 The Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. ➝ “Available Features” (A 50) ➝ “Default Settings” (A 60) • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 64). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 75: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about ten seconds after you 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 of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 76 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.1...

  • Page 77: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button.
  • Page 78 Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). Autofocus When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter- release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

  • Page 79: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. +0.3 • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

  • Page 80: Default Settings

    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A 51) (A 55) (A 57) (A 59) G (easy auto) (A 34) F (smart portrait) (A 44) U A (auto) (A 48) Scene b (A 36) c (A 36) d (A 37)
  • Page 81 Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A 51) (A 55) (A 57) (A 59) O (A 42) s (A 43) Setting is used when the flash is raised. You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.

  • Page 82: Changing The Image Size (Image Mode)

    Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 83 Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image.

  • Page 84: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Option Descriptions function When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Continuous (A 49) the flash cannot be used. Flash mode Blink proof (A 46) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.

  • Page 85: Focusing

    Focusing Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

  • Page 86: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 87: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Playback menu D-Lighting Skin softening 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 88: Playback Zoom

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 g (i) 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 89: Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. 2 0 1 2 0 5 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 1 .

  • Page 90: Features Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

    Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button (A 3) to display the menu. Option Description Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and 1, 2 I D-Lighting contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

  • Page 91: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
  • Page 92 Viewing images on a TV You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Audio Video 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. A 73 Viewing and organizing images on a computer If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and...

  • Page 93: Using Viewnx 2

    Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. ViewNX 2™ Your Imaging Toolbox Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows •...
  • Page 94 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 operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

  • Page 95: Transferring Images To The Computer

    The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...

  • Page 96: Transferring Images To The Computer

    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. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable...

  • Page 97: Transfer Images To The Computer

    Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

  • Page 98: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. •...

  • Page 99: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 9 7 0 9 7 0 1 4 m 3 0 s 1 4 m 3 0 s Recording Movies ..........

  • Page 100: Recording Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Display the shooting screen. Movie option • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A 83). 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 9 7 0...
  • Page 101 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording. Notes About Saving Data After taking pictures or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved.
  • Page 102 Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Internal memory Movie options (A 83) Memory card (4 GB)* (approx. 50 MB) n HD 720p (1280×720) 31 s 45 min (default setting) m VGA (640×480) 1 min 17 s 1 h 50 min All figures are approximate.

  • Page 103: Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu)

    Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button The following settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option Description The following movie types are available: n HD 720p Movie options (1280×720) and m VGA (640×480).

  • Page 104: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 Movies are indicated by the movie options 0 0 1 0 .
  • Page 105 Adjusting Volume Rotate the zoom control to g or f (A 2) during playback. Volume indicator Notes About Playing Back Movies The COOLPIX L810 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.

  • Page 107: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduc tion 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s Motion detec tion 9 7 0 9 7 0...

  • Page 108: The Setup Menu

    General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by Set up selecting the z tab. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduc tion...
  • Page 109 Option Description Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. Format card Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when Blink warning taking pictures of people using face detection.

  • Page 111: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ................E2 Taking 3D Pictures ..................E5 Playback Editing Still Images ..................E8 Editing Movies ....................E15 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)..E17 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ......

  • Page 112: Using Panorama Assist

    Reference Section Using Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (E54) to Off in the setup menu (A 88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
  • Page 113 Take the next picture. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s number of images has been taken to complete 9 6 9 9 6 9...
  • Page 114 Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Panorama Maker 6) • You can transfer images to a computer (A 76) and use Panorama Maker 6 to join multiple images to make a single panorama. • Install Panorama Maker 6 from the included “ViewNX 2 installer” CD-ROM (A 73). •...

  • Page 115: Taking 3D Pictures

    Taking 3D Pictures The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D- compatible TV or monitor. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M s (3D photography) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
  • Page 116 • Shooting is canceled if the subject is not aligned with the guide within about ten seconds. Connecting the COOLPIX L810 to a TV or Monitor and Viewing 3D Images • 3D images captured on this camera can be played back in 3D only on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor.
  • Page 117 Notes About Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. We recommend shooting still subjects. • 3D images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and subject is increased. • 3D images may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second image is not aligned precisely.

  • Page 118: Editing Still Images

    Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the COOLPIX L810 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E69). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and D-Lighting (E10) contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.
  • Page 119 Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing functions that can be added D-Lighting The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be added. Skin softening The D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be added.

  • Page 120: Contrast

    I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M I D-Lighting M k button Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and D - L i g h t i n g press the k button.

  • Page 121: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M e Skin softening M k button The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Press the multi selector H or I to select the Sk in softening degree of softening and press the k button.

  • Page 122: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M g Small picture M k button Create a small copy of the current image. Press the multi selector H or I to select the Small pic ture desired copy size and press the k button.

  • Page 123: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 68) enabled. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) to zoom in on the image.
  • Page 124 Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode.

  • Page 125: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back the desired movie and pause playback (A 85). Press the multi selector J or K to choose the I control, and then press the k button. •...
  • Page 126 When the settings are finished, press H or I to choose m Save and press the k button. Choose Yes and press the k button. • The edited movie is saved. S ave O K ? Notes About Movie Editing •...

  • Page 127: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV.
  • Page 128 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the TV. •...

  • Page 129: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F20) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E35) Connect to the printer (E20)

  • Page 130: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • You can use the AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) to power the camera from an electrical outlet.

  • Page 131: Turn On The Camera

    Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. Turn on the camera.

  • Page 132: Printing Individual Images

    Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E20), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Use the multi selector to select the desired Print selec tion image and press the k button. 1 5 / 0 5 2 0 1 2 •...
  • Page 133 Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size Select the desired paper size and press the k Paper size button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select 5×7 in.

  • Page 134: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E20), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector to select Paper size Print menu and press the k button.
  • Page 135 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selec tion (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 136 DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created DPOF printing using the Print order option (E35). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, 0 1 0 prints select Start print and press the k button to start printing.

  • Page 137: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 62) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Enable skin softening. Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.

  • Page 138: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Enables smile timer. k Off Turns the smile timer off.

  • Page 139: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 62) for information about Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
  • Page 140 Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
  • Page 141 Frame the reference object in the measuring Preset manual window. Cancel Measure Measuring window Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved. Notes About White Balance •...

  • Page 142: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description U Single One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) Up to about four images are captured continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps V Continuous while the shutter-release button is held all the way down (when Image...

  • Page 143: Iso Sensitivity

    Notes About Multi-shot 16 Smear (F3) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be saved with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended. ISO Sensitivity Enter A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.

  • Page 144: Color Options

    Color Options Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option Description n Standard color Use for images exhibiting natural color. (default setting) o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint”...

  • Page 145: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E8) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M a Print order M k button When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders.”...

  • Page 146: Select Whether Or Not To Print Shooting Date

    Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selec tion copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. •...
  • Page 147 Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F20) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. •...

  • Page 148: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M b Slide show M k button Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to select Start and Slide show press the k button.

  • Page 149: Protect

    Notes About Slide Show • Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed. • The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (E58). d Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M d Protect M k button Protects selected images from accidental deletion.

  • Page 150: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that Protec t shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E35) • Protect (E39) • Rotate image (E41) •...

  • Page 151: Rotate Image

    f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M f Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E40).

  • Page 152: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M h Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select a destination Copy option to which images are copied and press Camera to card...
  • Page 153 Notes About Copying Images • JPEG, MOV, and MPO files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E35) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied.

  • Page 154: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates produce greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.

  • Page 155: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode M k button Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.

  • Page 156: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z tab M Welcome screen M k button Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying None (default setting) the welcome screen.

  • Page 157: Time Zone And Date

    Time Zone and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the Date and time current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen.
  • Page 158 Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to select Time zone Time zone and date and press the k button. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 L o n d o n , C a s a b l a n c a Date and time D/M/Y Date format...

  • Page 159: Time Zone

    Press J or K to select the travel destination 1 1 : 3 0 – 0 4 : 0 0 time zone. E D T : N e w Yo r k • If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable To r o n t o daylight saving time function.
  • Page 160 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin –10 Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara...

  • Page 161: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings d button M z tab M Monitor settings M k button Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 162 Shooting mode Playback mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 163: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)

    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z tab M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E37). 15.05.2012 15.05.2012 Option...

  • Page 164: Vibration Reduction

    Vibration Reduction d button M z tab M Vibration reduction M k button Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.

  • Page 165: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection d button M z tab M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 166: Af Assist

    AF Assist d button M z tab M AF assist M k button Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.

  • Page 167: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings d button M z tab M Sound settings M k button Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when the focus Button sound has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and welcome sound is played when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 168: Auto Off

    Auto Off d button M z tab M Auto off M k button If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to save power (A 22). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode.

  • Page 169: Format Memory/Format Card

    Format Memory/Format Card d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 170: Language

    Language d button M z tab M Language M k button Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Russian Danish Romanian German Finnish (Default setting) Swedish Spanish Vietnamese Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic Italian Simplified Chinese Hungarian...

  • Page 171: Tv Settings

    TV Settings d button M z tab M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. Select the HDMI output image resolution from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is selected, the option best suited HDMI to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

  • Page 172: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning d button M z tab M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 65) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode •...
  • Page 173 The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is Did someone blink? displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Exit Exit Function...

  • Page 174: Eye-Fi Upload

    Eye-Fi Upload d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload M k button Set whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option Description Images created with this camera will be uploaded to the pre-determined b Enable computer.

  • Page 175: Reset All

    Supported Eye-Fi Cards As of November 2011, the following Eye-Fi cards can be used. Be sure that Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version. • Eye-Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB • Eye-Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB • Eye-Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB Reset All d button M z tab M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.
  • Page 176 Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Skin softening (E27) Smile timer (E28) Blink proof (E28) Shooting Menu Option Default value P 4608×3456 Image mode (A 62) White balance (E29) Auto Continuous (E32) Single ISO sensitivity (E33) Auto Color options (E34) Standard color Movie Menu Option...
  • Page 177 Motion detection (E55) Auto AF assist (E56) Auto Button sound (E57) Shutter sound (E57) Auto off (E58) 30 s Sleep mode (E58) HDMI (E61) Auto HDMI device control (E61) HDMI 3D output (E61) Blink warning (E62) Eye-Fi upload (E64) Disable Others Option Default value...

  • Page 178: Battery Type

    Option Description Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Firmware Version d button M z tab M Firmware version M k button View the current camera firmware version.

  • Page 179: File And Folder Names

    Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; E2) and “NIKON” for all other images (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with “0001”.

  • Page 180: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH Battery charger, batteries) rechargeable batteries • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 USB cable USB Cable UC-E16 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 Lens cap Lens Cap LC-CP25...

  • Page 181: Error Messages

    Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then turn the remove the lens cap, camera on again. If the error persists even after the camera is and turn the camera on. turned off and then on again, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Clock not set. O (flashes) Set date and time.
  • Page 182 Display Cause/Solution This card cannot be Error accessing memory card. used. • Use approved card. • Check that terminals are clean. This card cannot be • Confirm that the card is correctly inserted. read. Memory card has not been formatted for use in the camera. Card is not formatted.
  • Page 183 Display Cause/Solution One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the A blink was detected in picture was taken. the picture just taken. Check the image in playback mode. Cannot edit selected image. Image cannot be • Select images that support editing function. modified.
  • Page 184 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn System error 10, 22 camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Printer error. Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and –...
  • Page 185 Display Cause/Solution No paper is loaded in printer. Printer error: out of Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press – paper the k button to resume printing.* Ink error. Check ink, select Resume, and press the k button to Printer error: check ink –...

  • Page 187: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..........F2 The Camera......................F2 Batteries ........................F4 Memory Cards .......................F6 Cleaning and Storage..........F7 Cleaning........................F7 Storage ........................F7 Troubleshooting............F8 Specifications............F16 Supported Standards..................F20 Index .................F21...

  • Page 188: Caring For The Product

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xv) when using or storing your camera.
  • Page 189 • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Notes About Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 190: Batteries

    • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model. • When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L810, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Use only Battery Charger MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries.
  • Page 191 Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily.

  • Page 192: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ A 15 • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. •...

  • Page 193: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. When cleaning the lens, avoid touching it directly with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, using Lens a gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges.

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting

    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 Problem Cause/Solution • Battery is exhausted. 88, E58 Camera turns off without •...
  • Page 195 Problem Cause/Solution • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2012 Date and time of recording 16, 88, 00:00”...
  • Page 196 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 197 Problem Cause/Solution • Subject is too close. Try shooting using easy auto 34, 39, 57 mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus Camera cannot focus. does not perform well. 88, E56 •...
  • Page 198 Problem Cause/Solution • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Portrait, Night portrait, Pet portrait, or 36, 37, 42, Digital zoom cannot be 3D photography is selected for scene mode used. - When smart portrait mode is selected 49, E32 - When Continuous in the shooting menu is set to Multi-shot 16...
  • Page 199 Problem Cause/Solution • The flash is lowered or the flash mode is set to W (off). • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is beyond flash range. Images are too dark • Adjust exposure compensation. (underexposed). 49, E33 • Increase ISO sensitivity. •...
  • Page 200 File cannot be played back. • The COOLPIX L810 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small –...
  • Page 201 – start when camera is • Confirm system requirements. connected. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card.

  • Page 202: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L810 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total pixels Lens 26× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.0-104.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-585 mm lens...
  • Page 203 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats 3D images: MPO Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) • 16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] •...
  • Page 204 Built-in flash Range [W]: Approx. 0.5 to 5.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 16 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: Approx. 1.5 to 2.5 m (5 ft to 8 ft 2 in.) Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol...
  • Page 205 FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries. The included batteries are for trial use only. Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 206: Supported Standards

    Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards.

  • Page 207: Index

    Index Symbols Numerics R ............E3 3D images......43, E5, E69 g (Tele) ..............24 3D photography s ......43, E5 f (Wide) ............... 24 i Playback zoom ..........68 AC adapter ........... 12, E70 h Image thumbnail display ....69 AF assist..........
  • Page 208 Beach Z..............38 DPOF..............F20 Best shot selector......40, E32 DPOF print............ E26 Black and white copy n......40 DSCN..............E69 Black-and-white ......49, E34 Dusk/dawn i............. 38 Blink proof........... 46, E28 Blink warning........89, E62 Easy auto mode..........34 Brightness ............
  • Page 209 Night landscape j ......... 39 Imprinting date and time ... 19, E53 Night portrait e..........37 Internal memory..........14 Nikon Transfer 2 ....... 73, 75, 77 ISO sensitivity........49, E33 Number of exposures remaining... 21, 63 JPG..............E69 Optical zoom ............24 Optional accessories ......
  • Page 210 Playback ............29, 84 Self-timer lamp ..........2, 56 Playback button............ 3 Sepia............49, E34 Playback menu ......... 70, E35 Setup menu............88 Playback mode ........... 29 Shooting ..........20, 23, 26 Playback zoom............ 68 Shooting menu ....... 49, E29 Portrait b ..............

  • Page 211: Tripod Socket

    Time difference ......... E50 Time zone ......17, E47, E50 Time zone and date....16, 88, E47 Tripod socket ........... 3, F18 TV ............... 72, E17 TV settings ........... 89, E61 USB cable ....71, 76, E21, E70 USB connector and audio/video output ........
  • Page 216 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. CT2E03(11) 6MM25211-03 2012...

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