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February 4, 2025

The camera has two plug-in on the side under a lid. What are this for?

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

The Nikon COOLPIX L620 camera has two plug-ins on the side:
1. USB/audio/video output connector – Used for connecting the camera to a computer, TV, or other external devices for data transfer and media playback.
2. Tripod socket – Used for attaching the camera to a tripod for stable shooting.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
  • 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 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) 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

    “Parts of the Camera” (A 1). About the Included “Reference Manual CD” A PDF version of the COOLPIX L620 Reference Manual can be found on the included CD. Refer to it for more detailed information. Viewing the “Reference Manual CD”...
  • 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. This icon indicates notes 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 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.

  • 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 sunlight are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible Failure to observe this precaution with COOLPIX L620. could cause damage or fire.
  • Page 12 Should the insulation the batteries when no charge be damaged and the wires become remains. exposed, take it to a Nikon- Discontinue use immediately should authorized service representative for you notice any change in the inspection. Failure to observe these...
  • 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: 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 15 Interface Cables Notice for Customers in Europe Use the interface cables sold or This symbol indicates that provided by Nikon for your equipment. electrical and electronic Using other interface cables may equipment is to be collected exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of separately.
  • Page 16 This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Step 3 Frame a Picture ........22 Introduction ........... ii Using the Zoom ............23 Read This First ............ii Step 4 Focus and Shoot........24 Confirming the Package Contents....ii The Shutter-release Button ......25 About This Manual ..........iii Step 5 Play Back Images .........
  • Page 18 Focusing............... 54 Reference Section ......... E1 Using Face Detection .......... 54 Using Easy Panorama Using Skin Softening..........55 (Shooting and Playback) ......E2 Using Target Finding AF ........56 Shooting with Easy Panorama ....E2 Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus..57 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Focus Lock..............
  • Page 19 The Movie Menu ........E58 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)......E22 Movie Options..........E58 Autofocus Mode ..........E61 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)..........E24 Wind Noise Reduction ....... E61 The Setup Menu ......... E62 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...
  • Page 20 Technical Notes and Index....F1 Caring for the Product ......... F2 The Camera............F2 Batteries..............F3 Memory Cards............F5 Cleaning and Storage........F6 Cleaning..............F6 Storage ..............F7 Troubleshooting ..........F8 Specifications ..........F16 Approved Memory Cards......F20 Index..............F23 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    : thumbnail playback......60 Lens i : playback zoom........59 Power connector cover (for AC adapter j : help .............. 30 available separately from Nikon)..E83 Shutter-release button........24 Connector cover..........71 Power switch/power-on lamp ....18 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ....71 Self-timer lamp.............
  • Page 22 K (flash pop-up) control ...... 3, 41 l (delete) button..........27 d (menu) button ..... 4, 50, 61, 66, 69 Flash lamp............... 43 b (e movie-record) button..... 63 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover......10, 12 A (shooting mode) button ............29, 30, 35, 37, 39 Tripod socket ..........F18 c (playback) button........

  • Page 23: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap. Raising and Lowering the Flash Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. See “Using the Flash” (A 41) for more information about flash settings. Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.

  • Page 24: Using Menus (D Button)

    Using Menus (d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. Press the multi selector J. The menu is displayed. The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity...
  • Page 25 Press the k button. Select a menu option. The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Vibration reduction Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Press the k button. Select a setting. The setting you selected is applied.

  • 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 first 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 (A 69)).
  • Page 27 Shooting mode..........20, 21 Focus area (face detection, pet detection) ........24, 34, 37 Flash mode............. 41 Aperture value ............25 Macro mode ............46 Shutter speed............25 Zoom indicator ..........23, 46 Travel destination icon ........69 Focus indicator............. 24 ISO sensitivity............51 Movie options (normal speed movies)..66 Battery level indicator ........18 Movie options (HS movies) ......

  • Page 28: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 999/999 999/999 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9999/9999 9999/9999 29m 0s 29 m 0s 29m 0s 29m 0s 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 . J P G 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 3 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 3 1 2 : 0 0 2019...
  • Page 29 Album icon in favorite pictures mode ... E6 Volume indicator..........67 Image mode.......... 51, E33 Category icon in auto sort mode ..E10 Movie options ........66, E58 List by date icon ..........E11 Protect icon..........61, E51 Easy panorama ........33, E2 Crop icon..........59, E21 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected) ......62, E57 Small picture icon......

  • Page 30: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the batteries. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries.
  • Page 31 Removing the Batteries 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. The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Notes About the Batteries Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

  • Page 32: 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. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the memory card. Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Memory card slot Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction...

  • Page 33: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu.

  • Page 34: Preparation 3 Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 3 Setting 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. If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 35 Select your home time zone and London, Casablanca press the k button. To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.
  • Page 36 Press the A button. Date and time The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu. Edit When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the Easy auto mode k button. The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take images in Easy auto mode (A 20).
  • Page 37 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A 69). You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone.

  • Page 38: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch. The monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description The battery level is high.
  • Page 39 Notes About the Flash When you need to use the flash, such as when shooting in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash (A 3, 41). The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations...

  • Page 40: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Press the A button. Use the multi selector HI to select a Easy auto mode shooting mode and press the k button. G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 41: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes A 29 Easy auto mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. A 30 Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. A 35 Special effects Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

  • Page 42: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 29). 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 7 8 0...

  • Page 43: Using The Zoom

    Notes About Easy Auto Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 30, 35, 37, 39). When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U. When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.

  • Page 44: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. 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 focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 45: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight Press halfway 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 an image.

  • Page 46: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. c (playback) button Use the multi selector to select an image to Display the previous image display.

  • Page 47: Step 6 Delete Images

    Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the Delete k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.
  • Page 48 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to select an image Erase selected images to be deleted, and then use H to display c. To undo the selection, press I to remove c. Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 49: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button Automatic Scene Selection When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

  • Page 50: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    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 HIJK M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 51: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when Image mode is set to r 4896×3672). The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

  • Page 52: Night Landscape

    j Night landscape From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod. Hand-held (default setting): - When the j icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.

  • Page 53: Easy Panorama

    l Museum The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

  • Page 54: O Pet Portrait

    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 shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures one image.

  • Page 55: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (third icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.
  • Page 56 The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. When Selective color is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to cancel color selection.

  • Page 57: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A 51)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Frame the picture.
  • Page 58 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Flash mode (A 41) Self-timer (A 44) Exposure compensation (A 47) Smart portrait menu (A 50)

  • Page 59: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A 51).

  • Page 60: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. G (easy Special Smart Scene auto) effects portrait (auto) 1 X Flash mode (A 41) – 2 n Self-timer (A 44) 3 p Macro (A 46) –...

  • Page 61: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take images with the flash by raising the flash. When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Slide the K (flash pop-up) control.

  • Page 62: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 43). Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken.
  • Page 63 Lowering the Flash Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 3). 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.

  • Page 64: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 69) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
  • Page 65 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3...

  • Page 66: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

  • Page 67: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press the Exposure compensation k button. + 2 . 0 To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. + 0 .

  • Page 68: Default Settings

    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A 41) (A 44) (A 46) (A 47) G (easy auto) Scene b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn)
  • Page 69 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up.

  • Page 70: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Shooting Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s AF area mode 7 8 0 7 8 0...

  • Page 71: Options Available In The Shooting Menu

    Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality Image mode used when saving images. Default setting: r 4896×3672 Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see White balance with your eyes.

  • Page 72: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted Option Description function When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash Continuous (A 51) cannot be used. Flash mode Smile timer (A 51) When On (BSS) is selected, the flash cannot be used.
  • Page 73 Restricted Option Description function When Smile timer is set to On (BSS), Blink proof is Blink proof Smile timer (A 51) fixed at Off. When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 Print date Continuous (A 51) fps is selected, date and time cannot be imprinted on images.

  • Page 74: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or d Backlighting in G (easy auto) mode (A 29) Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A 30) Smart portrait mode (A 37) 2 5 m 0 s...

  • Page 75: Using Skin Softening

    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 (A 37) e Portrait, h Night portrait, or d Backlighting in G (easy auto) mode (A 29) Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A 30) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 61, E17).

  • Page 76: Using Target Finding Af

    Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A 51) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway: The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green.

  • Page 77: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for 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 Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g.

  • Page 78: Focus Lock

    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 (A 51). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway.

  • Page 79: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms in on the image. 4 / 4 4 / 4 g (i) Displayed area guide 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 80: Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 2 0 1 3 1 1 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22...

  • Page 81: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Description Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and Quick retouch* saturation have been enhanced.
  • Page 82 Option Description Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured continuously, or to display the Sequence display sequence as individual images. options When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, press the k button to display each image in the sequence.

  • Page 83: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. If Photo info in Monitor settings (A 69) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.
  • Page 84 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.
  • Page 85 Camera Temperature The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording.

  • Page 86: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Movie Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option Description Select the movie type.

  • Page 87: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. 1 0 s 1 0 s Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 66). Press the k button to play back movies. 0 0 1 0 . M O V 0 0 1 0 .
  • Page 88 Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k Paused button. Function Icon Description Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Rewind Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

  • Page 89: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be Welcome screen configured. Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction...
  • Page 90 Option Description Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the Auto off monitor turns off to save power. 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.

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

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) Open the Insert the plug straight.
  • Page 92 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.

  • Page 93: Using Viewnx 2

    An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.
  • Page 94 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.

  • Page 95: Panorama

    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 Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc.

  • Page 96: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

  • Page 97: Transfer 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 The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product........F2 The Camera....................F2 Batteries ......................F3 Memory Cards ..................F5 Cleaning and Storage........F6 Cleaning......................F6 Storage ......................F7 Troubleshooting..........F8 Specifications...........F16 Approved Memory Cards ..............F20 Index ..............F23...

  • Page 100: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 101: Batteries

    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. Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) before use.
  • Page 102 Charging Rechargeable 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 this camera, charge two batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-72. When using Battery Charger MH-73, charge two or four batteries at a time. Use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries.

  • Page 103: Memory Cards

    Remaining Battery Charge If you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries have adequate charge remaining. This is a characteristic of batteries. Recycling Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

  • Page 104: Cleaning And Storage

    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).

  • Page 105: Storage

    Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios...

  • Page 106: 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 Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 107 Problem Cause/Solution 69, E65 Adjust the monitor brightness. Monitor is hard to read. The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/ 00/0000 00:00”...
  • Page 108 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution 71, 76, Cannot switch to shooting E22, Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. mode. When the camera is in playback mode, press the 1, 26 A button or the shutter-release button. No image captured when When menus are displayed, press the d button.
  • Page 109 Problem Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the images captured with flash. flash. The flash is lowered. 3, 41 A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected. 51, E44 On (BSS) is selected for Smile timer in the smart Flash does not fire.
  • Page 110 Problem Cause/Solution Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 32, 51, Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow Randomly spaced bright or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: pixels (“noise”) appear in Using the flash.
  • Page 111 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. When the noise reduction function is in operation, – such as when shooting in a dark environment When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red- Saving images takes time.
  • Page 112 – start when camera is Confirm system requirements. connected to a computer. The 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. The memory card contains no images. Replace the Images to be printed are not memory card.
  • Page 113 Problem Cause/Solution The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to Cannot select paper size select the paper size. with camera. 71, E26, The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L620 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 18.1 million Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. 18.91 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 14× optical zoom 4.5–63.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25–350 mm lens...
  • Page 115 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 83 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats Sound files (voice memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) 18M (High) [4896 × 3672P] 18M [4896 ×...
  • Page 116 Flash Range (approx.) [W]: 0.5–5.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–16 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 1.0–3.0 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.) Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL HDMI output...
  • Page 117 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. 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 118: 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 119 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 personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
  • Page 120 HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright ©...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Symbols g Telephoto............23 AC adapter ........... E83 f Wide-angle............ 23 AF area mode ........51, E42 i Playback zoom ..........59 AF-assist illuminator ....1, 69, E70 h Thumbnail playback....... 60 Album..............E9 G Easy auto mode......... 29 Alkaline batteries..........

  • Page 122: Editing Movies

    Black-and-white ......... E41 Blink proof..........51, E45 Easy auto mode..........29 Blink warning........70, E74 Easy panorama p....30, 33, E2 Brightness ............. E65 Easy panorama playback....33, E5 BSS............33, E38 Editing movies ..........E31 Button sound..........E71 EN-MH1 ............... F4 EN-MH2 ..........

  • Page 123: Iso Sensitivity

    Museum l ..........30, 33 ISO sensitivity........51, E40 Night landscape j ........ 30, 32 JPG..............E82 Night portrait e........30, 31 Nikon Transfer 2 ........75, 76 Landscape c............30 Nostalgic sepia E ........... 35 Language ..........70, E73 Number of exposures remaining Lens..............
  • Page 124 Optical zoom ............23 Rechargeable battery ......E83 Optional accessories ......E83 Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ............... 10 Recording movies..........63 Panorama Maker..........75 Recording slow motion movies Paper size ........E26, E28 ..........66, E59, E60 Party/indoor f......... 30, 31 Red-eye correction......

  • Page 125: Skin Softening

    Skin softening... 51, 61, E17, E43 Slide show ..........61, E50 Vibration reduction......69, E68 Slow sync ............... 42 Video mode ..........E73 Small picture ........61, E20 ViewNX 2 ............73, 74 Smart portrait menu...... 50, E43 Vivid color ............. E41 Smart portrait mode ........
  • Page 128 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. Printed in UAE CT3G01(11) 6MN29011-01...

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