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Introduction Table of Contents xiii Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using Menus Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Technical Notes...
Introduction Read This First 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.
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.
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• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices 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.
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.
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EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available separately), purchase two sets (total of four batteries). • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L840. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
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Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Do not touch the moving parts of the lens Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
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CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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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. Tel: 631-547-4200...
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EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
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Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX L840 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_L840.pdf.
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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 Read This First ..........................i Other Information............................i Information and Precautions ........................ ii For Your Safety .......................... v WARNINGS ............................... v Notices ............................viii Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)....................x Parts of the Camera ....................1 The Camera Body........................
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Shooting Features....................23 o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode..................23 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)..............24 Tips and Notes ............................25 Shooting with Easy Panorama......................30 Playback with Easy Panorama......................32 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......... 33 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)......35 Using Smile Timer.............................
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Playback Features....................57 Playback Zoom ........................57 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ................58 List by Date Mode........................59 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)..... 60 Viewing Images in a Sequence ......................60 Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................... 61 Editing Images (Still Images) ....................62 Before Editing Images ..........................
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Using Menus......................75 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ..............77 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)..................77 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ......................79 Continuous Shooting ..........................81 ISO Sensitivity .............................. 83 AF Area Mode.............................. 84 Autofocus Mode............................87 The Smart Portrait Menu......................
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The Setup Menu ........................107 Time Zone and Date ..........................107 Monitor Settings............................. 109 Date Stamp ..............................111 Photo VR ..............................112 AF Assist ..............................112 Digital Zoom ............................. 113 Sound Settings ............................113 Auto Off................................ 114 Format Card/Format Memory......................115 Language ..............................
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer......122 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 ...................... 127 Printing Multiple Images ........................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Zoom control........14 Speaker f : Wide-angle......14 Microphone (stereo) g : Telephoto......... 14 Flash............ 11, 43 h : Thumbnail playback..58 i : Playback zoom...... 57 N-Mark (NFC antenna)..119, 121 j : Help ..........24 m (flash pop-up) button..
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(menu) button......75 c (playback) button ...... 17 Battery-chamber/ DC input connector memory card slot cover ....7 (for AC adapter available Tripod socket ........150 separately from Nikon)....147 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ..........122 USB/audio/video output connector..........122...
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)).
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+1.0 2 9 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0 9 9 9 Focus area (manual or center) Foundation makeup......35 ............... 54, 84 White balance mode......79 Focus area (target finding AF) Hue.............. 41 ............... 52, 85 Skin softening........35 Focus area (face detection, Special effects........
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. Attach them at two places. Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.
Insert the Batteries and Memory Card Memory card slot • 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. •...
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 Batteries with insulation Batteries with a flat that does not cover the negative terminal area around the negative terminal...
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. Remove the lens cap, and then press the power switch to turn on the camera.
Set the date and time, and press Date and time the k button. • Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. 01 01 2015 00 00 • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.
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.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. •...
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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. •...
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, Wide-angle Telephoto 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.
Using the Snap-back Zoom When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the q (snap- back zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily. 2 5 m 0 s # # # # q button Framing border...
The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button Press halfway lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take a picture.
Play Back Images 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. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.
Delete Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion Delete method and press the k button. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d Erase selected images button.
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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to Erase selected images select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display c. • To undo the selection, press I to remove • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) Back to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. • 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. •...
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. • m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions when the flash is raised.
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 full- frame playback mode and press the k button. Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx.
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). •...
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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.
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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.
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). •...
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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 compensation (A47) according to shooting conditions such as the waxing and waning of the moon and shooting requirements.
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. Select W Normal or X Wide Normal as the shooting range and press...
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Move the camera in one of the Guide four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. •...
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A17), display an 4 / 4 image captured using easy panorama in full- frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 0 0 0 4 .
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.
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• 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 Press the multi selector K. Apply an 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.
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one- frame image (a collage image). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button.
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 Press the d (menu) button and...
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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.
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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.
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 •...
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Use HI to adjust the level. Slider • You can preview the results on the monitor. Brightness (Exp. +/-) • To set another item, return to step 2. + 2 . 0 • Select f Exit to hide the slider. •...
Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 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.
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 shutter- release button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
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. Press the multi selector J (n).
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the Macro mode k button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and Exposure compensation press the k button. + 2 . 0 • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) + 0 .
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A43) (A45) (A46) (A47) o (scene auto selector) U Scene b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset)
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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.
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. • o (scene auto selector) mode (A23) •...
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.
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: •...
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 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.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted Option Description function When a setting other than Single is Continuous (A81) selected, the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the Blink proof (A89) flash cannot be used.
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Restricted Option Description function When a setting other than Auto is White balance selected for White balance in Target AF area mode (A79) finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. When Smile timer is selected, Blink Smile timer (A36) proof is disabled.
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 Displayed area 0 0 0 4 . J P G 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 3 .
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 List by date then press the k button to play back the 20/11/2015 images captured on the selected date.
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.
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.
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. Restrictions on Image Editing •...
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 Quick retouch the amount of effect applied and press the k button.
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 D-Lighting OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. •...
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. •...
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.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 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.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 2 5 m 0 s # # # # Remaining movie recording time Lower the flash (A11). • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled. Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
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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.
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Notes About Movie Recording 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.
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • While y is displayed in the monitor, still images can be captured.
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.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back a movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A72). Use the multi selector JK to 1 m 3 0 s select I in the playback controls,...
Use HI to select m (save) and Save press the k button. • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 3 0 s Notes About Movie Editing • Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during editing.
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.
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Select a menu icon and Set up press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings • The menu options become Date stamp selectable. Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings •...
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.
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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. Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55).
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.
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Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to White balance Auto select Preset manual in the...
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 U Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.
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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. •...
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.
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.
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Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 2 5 m 0 s # # # # Focus area Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses.
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 Register a 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 The camera focuses only when the shutter-release A Single AF button is pressed halfway.
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 Description Set the number of shots that the camera automatically...
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 The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s A blink was detected in the eyes are open.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Displays each image in a sequence individually. Q Individual pictures F is displayed on the playback screen.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the Protect one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Use the multi selector JK to Protect select an image.
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.
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). Image size Option Aspect ratio Description (horizontal to vertical) 1/4-speed slow motion movies 640 × 480 •...
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Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording 10 s time Playback 10 s time 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 10 s time...
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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.
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 Focus is locked when movie recording starts. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the camera and (default setting) subject will remain fairly consistent 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 Performs optical compensation for camera shake using...
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.
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 Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart Connect to smart device.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text SSID 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.
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 Description • Select a field: Press the multi Date and time selector JK. •...
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Setting the Time Zone Use the multi selector HI to Time zone and date Date and time select Time zone and press the Date format k button. Time zone London, Casablanca 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 Select w Home time zone or x Time zone Travel destination and press the...
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. Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately Image review after shooting.
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Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 2 5 m 0 s 0 0 0 4 . J P G # # # # Framing 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 grid+auto info In addition to the information Same as Auto info.
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.
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 Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens g On (default setting)
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. Digital zoom is disabled. 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...
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. Setting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:...
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.
To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A10), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option Description k Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal l COOLPIX (Ni-MH) hydride) batteries m Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries...
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.
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.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the Z (Wi-Fi) button on the camera. • The screen shown on the right is displayed. Connect to smart device • If no connection confirmation is received SSID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX from the smart device within three minutes, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX No access.
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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. Notes About Wi-Fi Connection •...
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. Select images to transfer. You can preselect the images to transfer to a smart device in the following menus: •...
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 Open the connector Insert the plug straight. cover.
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A124 Viewing images on a TV 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.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) 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...
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Hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor does not turn on. 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.
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 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.
Printing Images One at a Time Use the multi selector JK to Print selection 15/11/2015 No. 32 select the desired image and press the k button. • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen Print selection is displayed, press the d (menu) 15/11/2015 No. 32 button. Use the multi selector HI to Print menu select Paper size and press the k button. Print selection • Select the desired paper size and press the Print all images k button.
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Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the Print selection number of copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. •...
ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the on- screen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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 Lens blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that...
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera The camera turns off automatically. Wait until will turn off. the temperature has cooled before resuming – use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
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Display Cause/Solution A time-out error occurred while saving the Cannot record movie. movie on the memory card. 69, 152 Select a memory card with a faster write speed. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. •...
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An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the System error batteries, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Printer error: check After solving the problem, select Resume –...
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 Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
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Problem Cause/Solution O flashes on the • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes screen. 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 3, 107 Date and time of...
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Problem Cause/Solution • The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene 20, 21, auto selector mode, Close-up scene mode, or 23, 26, The camera macro mode. cannot focus. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. •...
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Problem Cause/Solution Images appear The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. smeared. Colors are White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 26, 79 unnatural. The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too Randomly spaced slow, or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be bright pixels reduced by: (“noise”) appear in...
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• The camera is not recognized by the computer. – is connected to a • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 – computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in...
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Problem Cause/Solution Images to be • The memory card contains no images. – printed are not • Remove the memory card to print images in the displayed. internal memory. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from Cannot select a PictBridge-compatible printer.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by editing movies • SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier •...
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...
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L840 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera #16.0# million (Image processing may reduce the Number of effective pixels number of effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. #16.76# million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with #38#× optical zoom #4.0#–#152# mm (angle of view equivalent to that...
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK Communications IEEE 802.11g: OFDM protocols IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (11 yd) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps Data rates (actual IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps measured values)
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Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. • 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...
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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.
Index AF area mode......... 84 Symbols g (Telephoto)......... 14 AF assist ........... 112 f (Wide-angle)........14 AF-assist illuminator....... 1 i Playback zoom ......17, 57 Alkaline batteries ........7 h Thumbnail playback..17, 58 Aperture value........16 Audio/video cable ..123, 124, 147 o Scene auto selector mode ..............
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Rechargeable battery..... 147 Night landscape j ....24, 26 Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride Night portrait e......24, 25 batteries............7 Nikon Transfer 2 ........131 Recording movies ...... 22, 68 Nostalgic sepia E ......33 Recording slow motion movies ............99, 100 Number of exposures remaining ..............
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Self-timer lamp......... 1, 45 Toy camera effect 1 m ....33 Sequence display options ..60, 96 Toy camera effect 2 n....33 Setup menu......... 75, 107 Tripod socket........2, 150 Shooting........... 12, 20 TV............. 123, 124 Shooting menu ......75, 77 Shooting mode ........
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