Nikon COOLPIX L620 User manual

Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 5
Shooting and Playback 14
Using ViewNX 2 21
Other Functions 27
For Your Safety 33
Quick Start Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera. This guide introduces the
procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”
(pages 33-36) before using the camera.
Downloading the “Reference Manual”
Refer to the COOLPIX L620 Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The
Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website, and it can be viewed using Adobe
Reader, or Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
Downloading and viewing the “Reference Manual”.
1Start the computer and access the URL below.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
2Select a language and the product name, and download the Reference Manual.
3Double-click the downloaded icon.
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information.
You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
An Important Notice about Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, such as battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters are
certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon COOLPIX camera and are engineered and tested to
operate within the requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras.

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In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you
purchased the camera.
* The included batteries are for trial use only.
NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory card,”
is not included with the camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
COOLPIX L620 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size)
alkaline batteries (×2)*
USB Cable UC-E16 ViewNX 2 CD
•Quick Start Guide (this guide) •Warranty

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Parts of the Camera
1Power switch/power-on lamp
2Zoom control
3Shutter-release button
4b(emovie-record) button
5A(shooting mode) button
6c(playback) button
7Multi selector
8k(apply selection) button
9l(delete) button
10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
11 d(menu) button
12 Monitor
13 K(flash pop-up) control
14 Flash
15 Flash lamp
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Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap
Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.
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Step 2 Insert the Batteries and a Memory Card
If a memory card is inserted, images are saved on the memory card when you take
images. If a memory card is not inserted, images are saved in the camera’s internal
memory.
2. 1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
2. 2Insert the batteries and the memory card.
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Slide the memory card in
until it clicks into place.
Removing the memory
card
Press the card in to
partially eject the card. The
card can then be removed
by hand.

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When Inserting Batteries or a Memory Card
•Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly.
•Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the
memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.
BRemoving the Batteries and the Memory Card
•Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
•Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
•The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
BApplicable Batteries
•Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
•Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
•Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
See the Reference Manual for more information.

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2. 3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Step 3 Turn On the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
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CThe Auto Off Function
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the
following operations:
➝Press the power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, c(playback) button, or
b(emovie-record) button
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Flashes
No operations
performed
No operations
performed
3 min
Camera enters
standby mode.
Camera turns off.

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Step 4 Select a Language and Set the Camera Clock
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and
the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
Use the multi selector to make the settings.
4. 1
Use the multi selector HI to select
the desired language and press the
kbutton.
4. 2
Select Yes and press the kbutton.
Cancel
Language
Cancel
Yes
No
Choose time zone and
set date and time?