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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents First Steps Shooting and Playback Using ViewNX 2 Other Functions For Your Safety... - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L830 digital camera. This guide introduces the procedures necessary for first time use of this camera. To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety” (pages 32-35) before using the camera.
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Page 3: Confirming The Package Contents
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX L830 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (×4)* Lens Cap LC-CP28 USB Cable UC-E16 (with cord) -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera k (apply selection) button Flash lamp l (delete) button Power switch/power-on lamp Zoom control Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover d (menu) button Shutter-release button b (e movie-record) button Monitor A (shooting mode) button Side zoom control c (playback) button m (flash pop-up) button Multi selector Flash... -
Page 5: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor
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 images with the camera held at high or low positions. Confirming the Package Contents... -
Page 6: First Steps
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Step Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach them at two places. First Steps... - Page 7 Insert the Batteries and a Memory Card Step If a memory card is inserted, images are saved on the memory card when you take images. If a memory card is not inserted, images are saved in the camera’s internal memory. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
- Page 8 When Inserting Batteries or a Memory Card Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented. Removing the Batteries and the Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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Page 9: Turn On The Camera
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked 2. Turn On the Camera Step Remove the lens cap and press the power switch. First Steps... - Page 10 The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 1 9 0 0 1 9 0 0 Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 30 seconds. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu.
- Page 11 Select a Language and Set the Camera Clock Step 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. Use the multi selector to make the settings. Language Choose time zone and set date and time?
- Page 12 Daylight Saving Time New York, Toronto, Lima If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. Back Select your home time zone and press To turn off the daylight saving time the k button.
- Page 13 05/15/2014 15:30 Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu. Select Yes and press the k button. Make sure that the lens cap has been removed and then press the A button. The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. Easy auto mode When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button.
- Page 14 Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images After setting the date and time, enable print date from the Print date option in the z (setup) menu. Display the z (setup) menu (A29) using the following procedure and change the settings. Press the d button ➝...
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Page 15: Shooting And Playback
Shooting and Playback Check the Battery Level and the Number of Step Exposures Remaining Battery level indicator Display Description The battery level is high. The battery level is low. The camera cannot capture images. 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s Battery exhausted. - Page 16 Frame a Picture Step 1 Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Using the Flash In situations where you want to use the flash, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.
- Page 17 2 Frame the picture. When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes. 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 1 9 0 0 1 9 0 0 Using the Zoom Move the zoom control. To zoom in closer to the subject, move toward g (telephoto).
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Page 18: Focus And Shoot
Focus and Shoot Step 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). When you are using digital zoom, the camera Focus area focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Flash lamp... -
Page 19: Play Back Images
2 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The shutter is released and the image is saved to the memory card or internal memory. If you press the shutter-release button with too much force, the camera may shake, causing images to be blurred. -
Page 20: Deleting Images
Deleting Images To delete the image currently displayed in the monitor, press the l (delete) button. When the deletion screen is displayed, use the multi selector HI to select Current image and press the k button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press the k button to delete the image that is displayed. -
Page 21: Using Viewnx 2
Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Using ViewNX 2... - Page 22 Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen instructions. Exit the installer. Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac). Using ViewNX 2...
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Page 23: Transferring Images To The Computer
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. Using ViewNX 2... - Page 24 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. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
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Page 25: Viewing Images
Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. -
Page 26: Other Functions
Other Functions Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation Use the multi selector in shooting mode to apply the following settings. Availability depends on the setting. Flash Mode Auto The flash modes available are U (auto), V (auto with red-eye reduction), X (fill flash), and Y (slow sync) modes. -
Page 27: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection screen. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired shooting mode and press the k button. 1. G Easy auto mode Easy auto mode 2. -
Page 28: Scene Mode
Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized according to Portrait the scene that you select. Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording. -
Page 29: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus A variety of shooting and playback settings can be adjusted from the camera menus. Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode and use the multi selector to select a menu option (A 4). Select one of the menu icons on the left side of the Image mode monitor to display the contents of the corresponding... -
Page 30: Playback Mode
Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. 4 / 4 4 / 4 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 5 / 1 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 0 5 / 1 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 Description Press the multi selector HIJK to display previous... - Page 31 Description Press the A button or shutter-release button to Switch to shooting mode switch to shooting mode. Other Functions...
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Page 32: 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 33 (total of four batteries). enclosed automobile or in direct The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are sunlight for use with Nikon digital cameras only, Failure to observe this precaution could and are compatible with COOLPIX L830. cause damage or fire. Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
- Page 34 Dust on or near the metal parts of the output jacks, use only the cables provided or plug should be removed with a dry sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain cloth. Continued use could result in fire. compliance with product regulations.
- Page 35 Turn the power off when using Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other inside an airplane or the hospital objects are not pinched by the lens cover Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Do not or other moving parts.
- Page 36 Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement following measures: This equipment has been tested and Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Page 37 Interface Cables 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New Use the interface cables sold or provided York 11747-3064 USA by Nikon for your equipment. Using other Tel: 631-547-4200 interface cables may exceed the limits of Notice for customers in Canada Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Page 38: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the Sudden changes in temperature, such as warnings in “For Your Safety” (A32-35) when entering or leaving a heated when using or storing the device. - Page 39 About the Manuals Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. Notices...
- Page 40 (for example, shot to ensure that the camera is pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also functioning normally. Nikon will not be replace any pictures selected for the held liable for damages or lost profits that Select an image option in the Welcome may result from product malfunction.
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