Nikon COOLPIX L820 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI/_C L820
Reference Manual

I_ (Easy Auto) Mode ................................................. [_ 36
When you aim the camera at you rsubject, tile camera selects tile appropriate settings for you.
It's easy to take pictures in situations that normally require difficult settings, such as when
shooting with backlighting or shooting at night.
Simply press the shutter-release button to capture beautiful shots quickly and easily.
m==_ HD1080p Movies .............................................. [_ 88
With just the press of a button you'll be recording beautiful 1080p high-resolution movies.
When you're ready to share your movies with friends or family, connect the camera to your
TV.Stereo sound will make them feel a part of your adventures.
Special Effects Mode ................................................. [_ 47
Brighten, darken, or soften your pictures, or keep a specific color in the image and change
the other colors to black and white.

Introduction
General Camera Setup
Technical Notesand Index
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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L820 digital camera. Before using the camera,
please read tile information in "For Your Safety" (_] ix) 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.

About This Manual
If you want to start using the camera right away, see '%he Basicsof Shooting and Playback"
(_ 13).
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see
"Parts of the Camera" (_ 1).
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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 inforrnation that should be read before using
the camera,
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the
[] camera.
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
_/_/_)': _: "Reference Section", _),::'%ethnical Notes and Index."
• SD,SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual.
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to asthe "default setting."
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or
messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that
monitor indicators can be more dearly shown.
• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: httpJ/wvvw.nikonus_.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http.¢/wwvv.eumpe nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon osJo.corT1/
Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for
contact information:
h ttp://imdging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry, Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THEUSE OF NON NIKONELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIl(ON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer,

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Before Taking Important Pictures
Be_re taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or he.re 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.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon's prior written permission,
• 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,
• 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).
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited, Unless the
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited,
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons,
•Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe
copyright laws.
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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 ctevices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is
the user's responsibility,
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (_ 96). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.
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