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Hitachi KP-E500 Security Camera User Manual

1. Slider 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 QA 51 You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt Smart portrait mode gt button 1 Frame the picture e Point the camera at a human face 2 Without pressing the shutter release button wait for the subject to smile e Ifthe camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the shutter is automatically released e Whenever the camera detects a smiling face it automatically releases the shutter 3 Endautomatic shooting e Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting Set Smile timer to Off Press the IB button and select a different shooting mode m Notes About Smart Portrait Mode Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles A 54 The shutter release button can also be used for shooting When the Self timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer the self timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released saunjea4 Buooys 37 saunyea4 Buijooys iS 38 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode e Flash mode A 41 Self timer QA 44 e Exposure comp
2. So W250 33 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down e Countdown starts The self timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released e When the shutter is released the self timer is set to OFF e To stop the countdown press the shutter release button again 3 c 1 250 g Fa s n e 4 Bunooys 45 saunyea4 Bunooys _ 46 Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close up images 1 Press the multi selector V 2 Select ON and press the button e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio ey to a position where amp and the zoom indicator glow green e When the zoom ratio is set to a position where 44 and the zoom indicator glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm 4 in from the lens When the zoom is at the position where 2 is displayed the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm 0 4 in from the lens m Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in The Macro Mode Setting e The setting may not be available with some shooting modes e The setting applied in I auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turne
3. The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed eocccccce gt Joccccccce d 3 min Camera enters Camera turns off standby mode e The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu QA 70 e While the camera is in standby mode the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the ollowing operations Press the power switch shutter release button IE shooting mode button P playback button or movie record button yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ay Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the I button 2 Usethe multi selector AW to select a shooting mode and press the button 1 easy auto mode is used in this example e The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ayy _ 20 Easy auto mode Available Shooting Modes Easy auto mode 1 29 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 Scene mode C30 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select Special effects C135 Effects can be applied to images during shooting Smart portrait 1 37 When the camera detects a smiling face you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutt
4. captured with another make or model of digital a camera g Voice memos cannot be attached to movies c Voice memos cannot be attached to images E annot record voice captured with other cameras Voice memos attached to images using another camera cannot be played back on this camera memos Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Problem Cannot edit image Cannot rotate image Images are not displayed on TV Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer Images to be printed are not displayed Cause Solution Some images cannot be edited Images that have alee been edited may not be edited again There is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card This camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras Editing functions used for images are not available for movies This camera cannot rotate images captured another make or model of digital camera Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu The cables are connected to the HDMI micro connector Type D and to the USB audio video output connector simultaneously The memory card contains no images Replace the memory card Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory The camera is off The batteries are exhausted The USB cable is not correctly connected The camera is not recognized by the computer Confirm system requirements The co
5. fps is selected date and time cannot be imprinted on images Flash mode A 41 When the flash fires Motion detection is disabled When a setting other than Single is selected Motion Continuous 1 51 detection is disabled Motion detection ISO sensitivity When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other 51 than Auto Motion detection is disabled at When On BSS is selected Motion detection is Smile timer QA 51 disabled Digital zoom Continuous 151 When Multi shot 16 is selected digital zoom cannot be used When a setting other than Single is selected the Shutter sound Continuous QA 51 shutter seunais disabled m Notes About Digital Zoom e Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings digital zoom may not be available 69670 e When digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses in the center of the frame saunjea4 Bujooys 53 saunyea4 Buiooys _ 54 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 E Portrait Night portrait or E Backlighting in ICM easy auto mode QA 29 e Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode QA 30 e Smart portrait mode A 37 If the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on and single borders are displaye
6. uolpnpo yu xiii This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e 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 e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management uonnponu xiv Table of Contents Introduction woe ssseeesccssseeeccesssseccccsseeeceenneeeeeee ii Read This First Confirming the Package Contents About This Manual Information and Precautions For Your Safety WARNINGS NOLE Saia A xii Parts of the Camera sssssssssssssssssrsssssssssrresssse 1 The Camera Body Attaching the Camera Stra Raising and Lowering the Flash Using Menus MENU Button The Monitor Shooting Mode a Playback Mode sscsscscsctastsesseesstetetaeeee 8 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 10 Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Applicable Batteries Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Card 3 Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language Date ANd Time eccssscssssessssesssssesssecsssseesssecsssees 14 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes sssssesesseeeeneen 21 Shooting Features Step 3 Frame a Picture sssssssesessssscssssecsessoceese
7. BSS Best Shot Selector e The flash does not fire Fireworks show e The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds e Six zoom positions are available Ld Black and white copy e Use together with macro mode RA 46 when shooting subjects that are close to the camera Backlighting e The flash always fires Raise the flash before shooting A Easy panorama e From the screen displayed after M Easy panorama is selected select the shooting range from Normal 180 or Wide 360 e The zoom position is fixed at wide angle e Press the shutter release button all the way down remove your finger from the button and then slowly pan the camera horizontally Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range e Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts e Ifyou press the button when a captured image is displayed in full frame playback mode the image scrolls automatically The images cannot be edited on this camera See Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback 382 for more information m Notes About Printing Panorama Images The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer s settings Additionally printing may not be possible depending on the printer s n e 4 Bujooys 33 saunyea4 Buijooys _ 34 4 Pet portrait e When you point the camera at a dog or cat the camera detects the pet s face and focuses on it By default the sh
8. ag HERAUS aE 999 909 a i oop 29m Os 7 a 26 00090 R F 3 15 3 naaa iia a 12 00 E Be 16 3 l 9 17 b 22 21 H18 B x 2019 1 Album icon in favorite pictures mode 6886 2 Category icon in auto sort mode 8810 3 List by date TEON 811 4 POLE CU ICOM accrenccosatectancamsavancnees 61 69651 5 Sequence display when Individual pictures is selected occ 62 68657 Gi Print arder Conse ai 61 6846 7 Voice memo indicator 61 68654 8 SKIN softening ICON eessosscsscesetnee 61 68817 9 Filter effects ICOM ecessssssessseseneeeee 61 68818 10 D LiQghting 1COM A eesessessssenstnetetee 61 68615 11 Quick retouch ICOM ceecesseeseeseeeesene 61 68815 A Red eye correction ICOM usu 61 816 3 Internal memory indicator u uss v 13 a Current image number total number of images b Movie length u s N N E indicator aaO EJ mage mode aasan 51 68833 Ovie OPTIONS mesiismo 66 68858 EASY PAMOLAMA w eesscsseesescesetsetneteee 33 O 2 Crop TOGA Seca ssrecstactapiqpucapuonianc 59 67821 Small picture iCONM scsueneneeee 61 69820 Easy panorama playback guide 33 6885 Sequence playback guide 62 6812 ovie playback guide 67 Time of recording Date of recording Battery level indicator o eesssesssssssseneeeeee 18 File number and tyPe wneseseneseenenene 6682 Eye Fi communication indicator 70 68875 eJOWED
9. o joje eje e je le ls e le e e e e e e e e e e 2 S E3 Exposure compensation A 47 2 e wu Oo oN a 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 The setting cannot be changed The setting cannot be changed The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used Self timer cannot be used Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off A 34 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On BSS Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off sainjea4 Bujooys 49 Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button Shooting Menu The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the MENU button during shooting Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Easy auto Special Smart Scen x mode aus effects portrait The set Image mode White balance Continuous saunjea4 Buijooys ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof The setting is also applied to other shooting modes 50 Options Available in the ReH Menu
10. 69 Ei PM movie record button u 63 Battery chamber shooting mode button memory card slot COVEF vrcsscssssneeneee 10 12 E a 29 30 35 37 39 11 Tripod socket n 18 DE playback button u u ss111111111111121 26 MONON segorone 6 E y 6 Multi SCLC CHOP ec cessssesssccssssesssssnsecsnsseeensessnsetee 4 13 SEAR CM sinscSiccetscaneeninenesusbncan concn nntbntand 61 67 apply selection button een 4 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 flash pop up control to raise the flash e See Using the Flash QA 41 for more information about flash settings e Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use eJOWUeD BY JO Sued Use the multi selector and 8 button to navigate the menus 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the multi selector lt 4 e The menu is displayed e The current menu icon is displayed in yellow esaw e BY JO Sed Menu icons 3 Select the desired menu icon 4 Press the O button e The menu is changed e The menu options become selectable j Welcome screen 5 Select a menu option 6 Press the O button e The settings for the option you selected are displayed Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection 7 Selecta
11. Approx 108 3 x 68 7 x 34 1 mm 4 3 x 2 8 x 1 4 in excluding projections Weight Approx 237 g 8 4 oz including batteries and SD memory card O18 Movies actual battery life for recording Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 85 or less no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures assume fresh LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed The included batteries are for trial use only Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6 L91 AA size Energizer R Ultimate Lithium batteries 2 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 m Specifications e Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain e The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice 0 19 Xapu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L _ Xapu pue s 0 Je21UY2 L Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in t his camera e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or f
12. E a ailas 11 30 G E _ or C4 e312 29 PRESS ZS OG B28 27 09 8S SRE zw 13 26 Dae Daea DATE 55 gt 29m Os 14 eke nol 24633 22 21 20 16 mo99 15 E I 9999 19 18 17 E FOCUS indicato h eenias annsna 24 a Movie options fran speed movies 66 7 Movie options HS movies sss 66 8 Mage MOE un ecsossctsctsetssesetnetneee 51 68833 10 Vibration reduction icon 11 Motion detection icon A Wind noise reduction wu eesossecssceneteetneteeiee 66 3 Exposure compensation value 47 i Movie recording time remaining 63 Number of exposures remaining still images 16 Internal memory indicator FOCUS area center oo eessssssecssssssseesssseseenssssnee a Focus area target finding AF 51 56 Focus area face detection pet detection uussusuvssvsvs1v v 111111211211 24 34 37 Ei Battery level indicator ecsseecsseessseeeenee 18 Ei Date not set indicator cesses 14 69 Eg Print date sceecsesseeseee Eye Fi communication indicator 70 28 Skit SofteniN g inensis an s 29 White balance mode ususus1 v 1 11 111111121111 D 31 Continuous shooting mode 34 5 32 Blink proof icon a Hand held tripod 34 Self timer indicator a SMIESNE een sO Ed Pet portrait auto release wn ecscesssseeneenee 34 eJOWUeD BY JO Sued Playback Mode 10 11 Gy 123 Te 13 14
13. Option Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof Allows you to Default se ows you to Defau ows you to e Default se set the combination of image size and image quality ed when saving images ing EB 4896x3672 adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or ight source in order to make the colors in images match what you see ith your eyes ing Auto select single or continuous shooting ing Single control the camera s sensitivity to light ing Auto is selected KO is displayed in the monitor while shooting ity increases change the color tones of images ing Standard color determine how the camera selects the focus area that is Ocus ing Target finding AF QA 56 make the skin tones in human faces smoother ing On select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face ing On BSS The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject s eyes are open e Default se ing Off 656 33 67835 6638 6640 0641 0842 6843 O44 65845 saunjea4 Bunooys 51 saunyea4 Buijooys Me 52 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options Restricted function Flash mode
14. Reference Manual can be found on the included CD Refer to it for more detailed information Viewing the Re erence Manual CD The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader available for free download from the Adobe website 1 Start the computer and insert the Reference Manual CD 2 Double click he CD COOLPIX L620 icon in Computer or My Computer Windows or on the desktop Mac OS 3 Double click he INDEX pdf icon to display the language selection screen Click a language and follow the links to view the Reference Manual iii uonnponu uonnponu iv Other Information e Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using he camera This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information 66 Reference Section Or Technical Notes and Index Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with amp SD SDHC and The setting at SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards in this manual he time of purchase is referred to as the default setting The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages disp In this manual mo
15. focus indicator flashes the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter release button halfway again Without lifting your finger press the shutter release button the rest of the way down 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 resistance Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Press halfway Press the shutter release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred images Press the button gently Press all the way m Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg y L 25 Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the D playback button e Ifyou press and hold down the gt playback button while the camera is turned off the camera turns on in playback mode 2 Use the multi
16. images from accidental deletion Allows you to rotate the displayed image to portrait or landscape orientation Creates a small copy of images Allows you to use the camera s microphone to record voice memos and attach them to images Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and amemory card 217 amp 46 saunqeay yoeqhe d Fay 61 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 e When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence press the button to display each image in the sequence Press the multi selector amp to return to the key picture display Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence Choose key picture Allows you to add images to an album Favorite pictures This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode Allows you to remove images from an album Remove from favorites 3 BERAE Pou Ske This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode 5j Edited images are saved as separate files Some images may not be edited saunyeay yoeqhe d 62 SSS a Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies 1 Display the shooting screen Ea me e Check the remaining amount of movie recording time ge If Photo info in Monitor settings QA 69 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto in
17. selector to select an image to display e Press and hold down A WP to scroll through the images quickly e To return to shooting mode press the IB button or shutter release button yoeghe g pue Hunooys jo sdiseg ay _ 26 N04 JPG p Gnin 19330 Step 6 Delete Images 1 Press the f button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor 2 Use the multi selector A W to select the desired deletion method and press the button e To exit without deleting press the MENU button 3 Select Yes and press the button e Deleted images cannot be recovered e To cancel select No and press the button Delete Erase selected images All images yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ay 27 yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg aU _ 28 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector lt P to select an image to be deleted and then use A to display ff To undo the selection press W to remove ff e Move the zoom control CQ 1 toward T Q to switch to full frame playback or W EEF to switch to thumbnail playback 2 Add f toall images that you want to delete and then press the OX button to confirm the selection e A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor m Deleting Images in a Sequence e Ifyou press the ff button and delete a key picture while only k
18. setting 8 Press the button e The setting you selected is applied e When you are finished using the menu press the MENU button v S G el al a gt D a o 3 o S v Vibration reduction Ww On Notes About Setting Menu Options e Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera Unavailable options are displayed in gray and cannot be selected e When a menu is displayed you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter release button IG shooting mode button or movie record button esaw e BY JO Sed N 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 Shooting Mode 080 33 7080 Boy i080 6 36 i e e mE 35 ei 720 s Ps i G1 6 6 8 anh 4 Si0 3 5 pHk piis 7 1 4 pEb i 36A O Oe a IA zo Eees OF ra we AEE 3 000 10 eaol hi 20 Bho DS
19. the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the batteries while the product is on or while images are being saved or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry m Notes About the Monitor e Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e 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 CO viii xiv before use m Notes About Using Batteries e Used batteries may overheat Handle with caution e Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date e Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera m Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas v Charging Batteries If using optional rechargeabl
20. y JO Sued The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out N Insert the batteries e Confirm that the positive and negative terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries w yeqkejd pue Hunooys jo sdiseg y L _ Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Applicable Batteries e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries included batteries e Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries e Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries 10 m Removing the Batteries e 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 e The camera batteries and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera m Notes About the Batteries Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e Batteries with the following defects cannot be used f m f E Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area around negative terminal the negative terminal m Battery Type By setting Battery type in the setup menu QA 70 to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera the batteries can perform more efficiently The default setting
21. 16 useum i N ight landscape IB ight portrait gf ikon Transfer 2 ostalgie sepia SE suu s1111111111111101111 35 umber of exposures remaining aGatnabablansdasainbeeanteBsasdB eboaiatincgbandnspeatond 18 69634 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with amp 0625 Xapu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L oO Optical zoom Optional accessories P Panorama Maker Paper size Party indoor X Pet portrait auto release Pet portrait 9 Photo info PictBridge Playback button Playback menu Playback mode Playback zoom Portrait 2 Power switch power on lamp Preset manual Pressing halfway Print date Print order Print order option Printer Protecta a ie 61 67651 Q QUICK FOTOUCH evccsccssssssssssesessessseeee 61 69615 R Rechargeable battery 6683 Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries Recording movies Recording slow motion movies a eA te 66 69659 6860 Red eye COPE CTION usss 61 69316 Red eye reduction Remove from favori Reset all Rotate image Scene mode Selective color 2 Self timer Sequence display options 62 69612 68657 Shooting Shooting menu Shooting mode button Shutter sound Shutter speed Shutter release button Single AF ts Single frame SHOOTING Refer to the Reference M
22. 22 Using the Zoom Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Shutter release Button Step 5 Play Back Images Step 6 Delete IMage ssssessssccssssseeccesesnnee 1G Easy Auto Mode w Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes 30 Tips and Note Sinnani 31 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces Auto Mode Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Seletan eiiie Using the Flash Using the Self timer Using Macro MOde sesessscssssenseieeistietennee Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Default Settings Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button Shooting Menu uu 50 Options Available in the Shooting Menu 51 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with 6 XV uonnponu uolnpo yu xvi FOCUSIN saeun 54 Using Face Detection Using Skin Softening Using Target Finding AF Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus FOCUS LOCK accede esmcsascseutoenas cai 58 Playback Features ssssssssssesccccsseseseesneeees 59 Playback Zoom 59 Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display 60 Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button Playback MeN 61 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button Movie M NU ccsecsecsscceeeee 66 Playing Back Movies sss
23. 3 Camera Strap 68684 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with 6 uononponu xvii uonnponu xviii Technical Notes and Inde X amp 1 Caring for the Product s ssssssssssssssssssessssssese amp 2 The Camera p Batteries Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Specifications pproved Memory Cards Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with 6 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 Eyelet for camera strap susvsv v 111v11 11 1111111 3 Zoom control W wide angle T _ telephoto Ee thumbnail playback Q playback zoom help B Ei Shutter release DUtCON eesesecssssseeeeeeeee 24 a Power switch powe on lamp u 18 Self timer lamp AF assist illuminator BEEEIDES Lens cover closed Microphone stereo seesscsseneeeeeeeeee 61 63 FR AS g EIEE LNE EAS 3 41 Lens cover Lens Power connector cover for AC adapter available separately from Nikon 6883 Connector cover HDMI micro connector Type D USB audio video output connector 71 esawe BY JO Sed eJOWUPD 3y JO Sed flash pop up control v s 3 41 TD delete button ws 27 Ea pop up 2 Flash laD ee 43 9 MENU menu button 4 50 61 66
24. ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Before Taking Important Pictures 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 or damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction uolpnpo yu uonnponu vi About the Manuals e 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 ikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in hese manuals at any time and without prior notice e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e 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 ikon representative in your area address provided separately 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 punish
25. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX L620 User s Manual 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 Introduction Read This First uonnponu Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera Before using the camera please read the information in For Your Safety QA 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 Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera COOLPIX L620 Camera Strap LR6 L40 AA size Digital Camera alkaline batteries x2 USB Cable UC E16 ViewNX 2 CD Reference Manual CD e User s Manual this manual e Warranty The included batteries are for trial use only NOTE A memory card is not included with the camera About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback C10 To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor see Parts of the Camera CL 1 About the Included Reference Manual CD A PDF version of the COOLPIX L620
26. Self timer Image mode White balance ISO sensitivity AF area mode Smile timer SRN Continuous CA 51 When a setting other than Single is selected the flash cannot be used Smile timer QA 51 When On BSS is selected the flash cannot be used Blink proof 1151 When Blink proof is set to On the flash cannot be used smile timer QA 51 bei timer is selected the self timer cannot Image mode is set as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting e Continuous H 120 fps IM image size 640 x 480 pixels e Continuous H 60 fps E image size 1920 x 1080 pixels e Multi shot 16 image size 2560 x 1920 pixels Color options When Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype is 51 selected the White balance setting is fixed at Auto When Continuous H 120 fps Continuous H 60 fps or Multi shot 16 is selected the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness Continuous QA 51 Continuous QA 51 When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode the camera does not detect the main subject White balance 51 A When Smile timer is set to On BSS it changes and Blink proof 1 51 is fixed at On single if Blink proof is set to On Restricted es funcuon pescripton Blink proof Smile timer QA 51 A timer is set to On BSS Blink proof is When Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 Print date Continuous QA 51
27. 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 A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment The flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject Particular care should be observed when photographing infants A Donot operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Do not use wireless network functions while in the air Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves emitted by his camera may
28. able by law e 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 e 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
29. al for pages indicated with 6 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images ON a TV ssssesscssseceeseeees 0622 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Pinaasa nasama 0624 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 68825 Printing Individual Images Printing Multiple Images i diting Movies sss ssssssssssssssssesssrsssssssesssessse The Shooting Menu for E Auto Mode s 191111911110111 6633 mage Mode Settings Image Size and Quality White Balance Adjusting Hue Continuous Shooting SO Sensitivity Color Options AF Area Mode The Smart Portrait Menu in Softening Smile Timer ink Proof a The Playback Menu sss ssssssssssssssersssrsssrsese 6846 Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Slide Show Protect Rotate Image x VOICE ME Oscaria i m Ca ies Sequence Display Options 2 Choose Key Picture ecsscscsssteseeneieenee The Movie Menu csssssesscccecesssseteseeeseeees OMO58 Movie Options Autofocus Mode Wind Noise Reduction The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date R Montar SNIS soenoe Print Date Imprinting Date and Time Vibration Reduction Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Setting Auto Off Format Memory Format Card Language TV Settings Blink Warning Eye Fi Upload Reset Alll Battery Type Firmware Versio Error Messages File Names Optional Accessories Attaching the AN CP2
30. anual for pages indicated with 6 6526 Skin softening 51 61 817 643 V Slide show 61 6850 Vibration reduction Slow sync Video mode Small picture ViewNX 2 Smart portrait menu Vivid color Smart portrait mode Voice memo Smile timer Snow 8 Sound settings Speaker Special effects mode Standard color Strap Sunset 4 T Thumbnail playback Time difference 663 TIME ZONE wescssssessee 15 6863 Time zone and date 14 69 6863 Tripod socket 2 18 72 622 70 69873 U USB CabIe u eessssssstnsenesneee 72 76 0825 USB audio video output connector Suitsani chant bshdbcbebuga 1 71 76 69622 6824 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with amp 6 27 Xapu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L 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 NIKON CORPORATION Printed in UAE CT3G01 11 2013 Nikon Corporation 6MN2901 1 01
31. are exhausted The camera has entered standby mode to save power Press the power switch shutter release button IE button gt button or movie record button The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging Wait for the flash to charge The camera and computer are connected via a USB cable The camera and TV are connected via an audio video cable or HDMI cable Problem Cause Solution ma e Adjust the monitor brightness 69 68865 Monitors hard tor ao e The monitor is dirty Clean the monitor amp 6 e Ifthe camera clock has not been set flashes during shooting and movie recording Images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated 00 00 0000 00 00 or 01 01 2013 00 00 respectively Date and time of recording Set the correct time and date from the Time zone 14 69 are not correct and date option in the setup menu 6663 The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks Periodically compare the time of the camera clock with that of a more accurate timepiece and reset as required No indicators displayed in Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor 4 z 69 68865 monitor settings in the setup menu i Print date not available Time zone and date has not been set in the setup 14 69 menu 6663 Date not imprinted on e The current shooting mode does not support Print images even when Print date 69 68067 date is enabled e The date cannot be imprinted on mo
32. aster are recommended for recording movies When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating movie recording may stop unexpectedly SanDisk 2GB 64 GB 128 GB Panasonic 2GB 64 GB If the memory card wi supports 2 GB cards SDHC compliant If the memory card wi device supports SDHC SDXC compliant If the memory card wi device supports SDXC be used with a card reader or similar device make sure be used with a card reader or similar device make sure be used with a card reader or similar device make sure hat the device hatthe EE Ss hatthe AXC Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers 20 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 No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com 0 21 Xapu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue s 0 Je21UyY2 L Trademark Information e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
33. back button T Delete button 2 26 2 27 MENU button s s s 2 4 50 61 66 69 4 amp Flash pop up control 2 3 41 Flash mode 41 X Self timer 44 amp Macro mode Exposure compensation Help A AC adapter AF area mode AF assist illuminator Alkaline batteries Aperture value Audio video cable Audio video in jack Auto flash Auto mode Auto off Auto sort menu Auto sort mode Autofocus AUTOFOCUS MOCE sesssesssnseeeeeneee 66 6661 B Backlighting Battery Battery charger Battery level Battery type Battery chamber memory card slot cover OEE TAEPA EANA EENET 2 12 Best shot selector T Black and white copy 30 33 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with amp Xapu pue Sa ON L21UY2 L Ee Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Black and white un esscscsntseeteteeeteee O41 Blink proot Blink warning Brightness Button sound Cc Calendar display Choose key picture Close up WG anesecssssssssssssnsssstssssnssve Color options Compression ratio Computer Connector cover Continuous shooting Copy D Date and time Date Daylight saving time i a AE E ee Serene ee eae er 27 Digital zoom 23 69 68870 Direct print D Lighting DPOF print DSCN DUSK GAWI Gi enaka e E Ea
34. bilize the camera during shooting s n e 4 Bujooys 31 saunyea4 Buiooys _ 32 Night landscape e From the screen displayed after g Night landscape is selected select Hand held or Tripod e Hand held default setting When the ll 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 After taking an image do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen Tripod One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter release button is pressed all the way Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction QA 69 in the setup menu is set to On Close up e Macro mode CQ 46 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus H Food Macro mode QA 46 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus e You can adjust hue by using the multi selector A W The hue setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off 25m Os Ss Museum e 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
35. blanca Y W D Year Month Day W D Y Month Day Year D W Y Day Month Year EE Ot 2013 00 00 15 11 2013 15 30 yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ay yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ayy _ 16 8 Ce Press the button e The shooting mode selection screen is displayed Press this button in shooting mode for shooting mode selection menu When Easy auto mode is displayed press the button e The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take images in Easy auto mode CH 20 e To switch to another shooting mode press A W before pressing the button Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting e You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the Y setup menu C1 69 e You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone Press the multi selector B and then A to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour or W to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour The Clock Battery e The camera s clock is powered by a built in backup battery The backup battery charges when the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and it can run the clock for several days after about ten hours of charging e If the camera s backup battery becomes exhausted the date and time setting screen
36. ble 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 JaqUld 10 WayNdwoy AL e 0 esaWUeD y Bulndauu0D 73 _ JaqULd 10 ayndwo gt AL Le 0 erate gt D ay Huuu 74 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Windows If instructions for operating the CD ROM are displayed in the window follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window e 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 e Ifthe desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is not available in the European release e Click Next to display the installation window Typical installation Recommended Custom Installation haston Gude en Start the installer e We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2 e Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window Download the software e When the Software Download screen is displayed click I agree B
37. copyright laws 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 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 A 69 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uolpnpo yu vii uonnponu _ viii 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 This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury WARNINGS A Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke
38. ct an image and then press the button to display that image full frame e While using calendar display mode press A W 4P to select a date and then press the button to display the images captured on that day m Notes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2013 saunyeay yoeqhe d _ 60 Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU 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 MENU button Option Quick retouch D Lighting Red eye correction Skin softening Filter effects Print order Slide show Protect Rotate image Small picture Voice memo Copy Description Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of an image Corrects the red eye effect that sometimes appears in the eyes when shooting using the flash The camera detects human faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images ows you to select which images are printed and how many opies of each image are printed prior to printing ows you to view images in an automatic slide show Protects selected
39. d around the other faces If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame m Notes About Face Detection e The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking e The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame 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 e Smart portrait mode A 37 Portrait Ed Night portrait or 2 9 Backlighting in I easy auto mode QA 29 e Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode A 30 Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A 61 65817 m Notes About Skin Softening e It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting e Under some shooting conditions the desired skin softening results may not be achieved and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces s n e 4 Bunooys E 55 saunyea4 Bunooys _ 56 Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode M 51 in auto mode is set to Target finding AF the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutte
40. d ND filter 2 AV selection Range 2 steps f 3 3 and f 6 6 W Exposure control O17 Xapu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L D a gt gt A v z2 fe zA D n w 3 a 3 a x 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 Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Can be selected from Auto 480p 720p and 1080i Still pictures Audio video A V output digital I O USB HDMI micro connector Type D HDMI output Arabic Bengali Bulgarian Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Marathi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Serbian Spanish Swedish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries available separately AC Adapter EH 65A available separately Approx 150 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx 660 shots when using lithium batteries Approx 410 shots when using EN MH2 batteries e Approx 10 min when using alkaline batteries e Approx 1h 25 min when using lithium batteries e Approx 55 min when using EN MH2 batteries
41. d off Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation You can adjust overall image brightness 1 Press the multi selector P 4 2 Selecta compensation value and press the Eapsir competetion button e To brighten the image set a positive value e To darken the image set a negative value e The compensation value is applied even without pressing the button Exposure Compensation Value The setting applied in IQ auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off sainjea4 Bunooys al 47 saunyea4 Buijooys S EI I E A BS Bel 2e B be 48 Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below CS easy auto Scene portrait landscape sports night portrait party indoor beach snow sunset dusk dawn night landscape close up ood e 1 A D amp museum ireworks show backlighting black and white copy easy panorama pet portrait Hl special effects E smart portrait auto Flash 41 ATO Self timer 44 w 8 AUTO ele 8 4 A 4 AUTO AUTOS AUTO hall QO amp gQ Q Q b AR R R Macro A 46 a OJOIOI IGIOIO 2 TET ie Olojo Rp AR RAYS on fe gt O 3 eN AU ALS APR APY R SITSTSISISISISlelSliSIlSelielesielisclisclieslieclisclicle
42. disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital If you are using an Eye Fi card remove it from he camera before boarding an aircraft or entering a hospital xi uolpnpo yu uonnponu E xii Notices Notice for Customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or elevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try o correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for
43. e he batteries when no charge remains Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation f liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water A Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers available separately e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during ightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire A Use appropriate cables
44. e batteries charge the batteries before taking pictures Batteries are not charged at the time of purchase Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the battery charger amp 3 x pu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L v Charging Rechargeable Batteries e Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining or batteries of a different make or model e When using Charger MH 72 When using Battery Charger only Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 to charge EN MH2 batteries e When using EN MH2 batteries with this camera charge two batteries at a time using Battery MH 73 charge two or four batteries at a time Use Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 only charge EN MH2 batteries m Notes About EN MH1 Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Charger MH 70 71 e You can also e Use only Bat e When using use EN MH1 Ni MH rechargeab ery Charger MH 70 or MH 71 to Battery Charger MH 70 or MH 7 e batteries with this camera charge EN MH1 batteries only charge EN MH1 batteries Set Battery type QA 70 65677 to COOLPIX Ni MH m Notes About Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries e If you repeat edly charge rechargeable Ni MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining the message Battery exhausted may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries Thi decreases te their normal s is due to the memory effect i moporarily U
45. e setup 2 AF assist illuminator does menu AF assist illuminator may not light depending g F A 69 68870 not light on the current scene mode even when Auto is selected iz Xapu pue s 40 Je21UY2 L Problem Images appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Images are too dark underexposed Images are too bright overexposed Unexpected results when flash set to 3 auto with red eye reduction Skin tones are not softened O12 Cause Solution The lens is dirty Clean the lens White balance or hue is not adjusted properly The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by Using the flash Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting The flash is lowered or a shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected The flash window is blocked The subject is beyond the range of the flash Adjust exposure compensation Increase ISO sensitivity The subject is backlit Select Backlighting scene mode or raise the flash and set the flash mode setting to fill flash just exposure compensation When taking images with auto with red eye reduction or when taking images with Night portrait either in easy auto mode or in scene mode and the fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction is used In Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red eye in
46. eader available separately the computer and insert the memory card rom third party suppliers to 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 A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File If the memory card contains a large number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts iW Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 2 gt Transfer images to the computer e Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the Source on the Options title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 O e Click Start Transfer 2 e At default settings all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer JaqULd 10 Jayndwo AL e 0 Lawe ay BudB UUOD 77 _ JaqULd 10 Jayndwos AL e 0 erawe gt D ay Huuu 78 3 Terminate the connection e Ifthe 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 remo
47. ed or subject to humidity of over 60 To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again For storing the batteries follow the precautions in Batteries 3 in Caring for the Product 2 Xapu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L 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 The camera is on but does not respond Camera turns off without warning Xapu pue s 0 Je21Uy2 L Fj Monitor is blank Cause Solution Wait for recording to end If the problem persists turn the camera off If the camera does not turn off remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or if you are using an AC adapter disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter Note that although any data currently being recorded will be lost data that have already been recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source The camera automatically turns off to save power auto off function The camera or batteries have become too cold and cannot operate properly The inside of the camera has become hot Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled and then try turning it on again The camera is off The batteries
48. eduction recording 6661 e Default setting Off Playing Back Movies Press the P gt button to enter playback mode Movies are indicated by the movie options icon A 66 Press the button to play back movies Movie options e To adjust the volume move the zoom control QA 1 CERE EE Volume indicator SaIAOW Deg Bulkelg pue Bulpsoray 67 Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed in the monitor The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector lt P to select a control and then pressing the button Function Rewind LJ Hold down t Advance CI Hold down t con Description he bu on to rewind the movie he bu on i SaIAOW Deg Bulkelg pue Bulpsoray on to advance the movie Pause playback The operations listed below can be performed while paused EJ Rewind the movie one frame Hold down the button for inuous rewinding inuous advancing p m Advance the movie one frame Hold down the button for ause LCI Resume playback Extract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a separate file 65831 End LCI Return to full frame playback mode Deleting Movies To delete a movie select the desired movie in full frame playback mode A 26 or thumbnail playback mode QA 60 and press the f button A 27 68 General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Butt
49. egin download e Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed e Windows Click Yes e Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed e 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 e Panorama Maker for creating a single panorama image of a landscape etc from a series of images that each capture a separate portion of the subject Remove the ViewNX 2 CD ROM from the CD ROM drive JaqULd 10 ayndwo gt AL e 0 eaae ay BudB UUOD 75 _ Ja ULd 10 Jayndwo gt AL Le 0 erawe gt ay Bud UUOD 76 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e 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 Lek SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card s directly in the slot 19 emer ot the card can be inserted SD card reader Connect a card r
50. ehind the subj ect makes that subject appear very dark e No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shir is standing in front of a white wall e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject inside a cage e Subj ects with repeating patterns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc e Subj ect is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus severa times or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the ac ual desired subject and use focus lock QA 58 s n e 4 Bujooys J 57 saunyea4 Buijooys _ 58 Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject 1 Set AF area mode to Center in i auto mode MA 51 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway e Confirm that the focus area glows green e Focus and exposure are locked 3 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture e Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward T Q in full f
51. ensation QA 47 e Smart portrait menu QA 50 L 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 gt shooting mode button gt auto mode gt button e You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting A 51 The default setting is Target finding AF M 56 Functions Available in Auto Mode Flash mode M 41 Self timer QA 44 Macro mode LL 46 Exposure compensation QA 47 Shooting menu A 50 sainjea4 Bujooys 39 saunyea4 Buijooys _ 40 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode as shown below effects portrait Fashmo E v iw Osim v wiv Rome gt wi Exposure compensation 47 Ka vive Can be set when the flash is raised The flash does not fire while it is lowered 2 Availability depends on the setting 2 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 J auto mode and other shooting modes you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions 1 Slide the 4 flash pop up control e The flash pops up The flash does not fire while it is lowered is displayed to indicate that the flash doe
52. er release button smile timer You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces Auto mode M39 Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sriseg y L ma 21 Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady e Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator microphone and speaker 2 Frame the picture e When the camera automatically determines the scene mode the shooting mode icon changes CL 29 yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg y L _ 22 Shooting mode icon m Notes About Easy Auto Mode e Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode In this case select another shooting mode MA 30 35 37 39 e When the digital zoom is in effect the scene mode changes to Ee When Using a Tripod e We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations When shooting in dim lighting When the flash is lowered or when using a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire When using the telephoto setting e When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu QA 69 to prevent potential errors caused by this function Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control the zoom lens position Z
53. ey pictures are displayed for sequences of images QA 62 all images in the sequence including the key picture are deleted e To delete individual images in a sequence press the button to display them one at a time and press the T button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode When using shooting mode press the TJ button to delete the last image that was saved Shooting Features Cy 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 gt shooting mode button gt easy auto mode gt 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 Portrait close ups of one or two people Portrait shots of three or more people shots with large areas of background Landscape s n e 4 Buooys Night portrait close ups of one or two people Night portrait shots of three or more people shots with large areas of background Night landscape Close up Backlighting shots with no people in them Backlighting shots with people in them BEE 6 8 8 8 8 8 a Other scenes Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode e Self timer CL 44 e Exposure compensation QA 47 e Easy auto mode menu CO 50 29 saunyea4 Buij
54. fo the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the movie record button to start movie recording e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame SdIAOW eg Bulkejg pue Bulpsoray 3 Press the movie record button again to end recording 63 A salAow yDeg Hulkejg pue Bulpio ay 64 m 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 e The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen e Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated e The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content subject movement or type of memory card m Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card m Notes About Movie Recording e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movie
55. help Nikon COOLPIX L620 C 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 Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING 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 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management
56. ions the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border eo Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Effects can be applied to images during shooting Enter shooting mode gt a shooting mode button gt iil third icon from the top gt gt gt AV lt P gt select an effect gt button The icon of the last effect selected is displayed Category E High key default setting La Low key SO Soft SE Nostalgic sepia LE High contrast monochrome Selective color lt m G so se Description Gives the entire image a bright tone Gives the entire image a dark tone Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains saunjea4 Bunooys al 35 saunyea4 Buijooys _ 36 e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame e When Selective color is selected use the multi selector A Y to select the desired color from the slider To change settings for any of the following functions press the button to cancel color selection Flash mode MA 41 Self timer A 44 Macro mode CQ 46 Exposure compensation CL 47 To return to the color selection screen press the O button again
57. is displayed when the camera is turned on Set the date and time again See step 3 QA 14 of Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language Date and Time for more information Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images e You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu QA 69 e If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting print using the ViewNX 2 software MA 73 yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg y L eel yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg aU _ 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 N Press the power switch e The monitor turns on e 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 a The battery level is low Battery The camera cannot capture images exhausted Replace the batteries Number of Exposures Remaining The number of images that can be taken is displayed A z E Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining N is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images are saved in the internal memory 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 flash pop up control to raise the flash QA 3 41
58. is the type of batteries included with purchase Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer Choose a reliable brand yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo s iseg y L 17 yoeghe g pue Hunooys jo sdiseg ay _ 12 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 N Turn off the camera and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out Insert the memory card e Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place m Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover m 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 MENU button and select Format card in the setup menu Removing Memory Cards 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 Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the card m High Temperature Caution The camera batteries and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including image
59. mera s display language 6673 Allows you to adjust TV connection settings 6873 Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when O74 taking images of people using face detection Auto off Format memory Format card Language TV settings Blink warning Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for Eye Fi upload sending images to a computer using a commercially available 07875 Eye Fi card Reset all Allows you to reset the camera s settings to their default values 68876 Change this setting to match the type of batteries that are a77 inserted in the camera Firmware version View the current camera firmware version 07877 Battery type 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 output connector ean USB audio video iol HDMI micro connector Type D A Open the Insert the plug straight connector cover e Before connecting the camera to an external device make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off Before disconnecting make sure to turn the camera off e Ifthe AC Adapter EH 65A available separately is used this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction e For information about the con
60. mputer 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 memory card Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory 6822 67825 73 78 Problem Cause Solution m 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 i select the paper size with camera Pap e The printer does not support the paper sizes 71 68826 specified by the camera 65828 e The printer automatically selects the paper size Xapu pue sa ON Je21Uy2 L EA x pu pue s 0 N Je21UY2 L Specifications Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f number Construction Digital zoom magnification Vibration reduction Motion blur reduction Autofocus AF Focus range Focus area selection Monitor Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage playback mode amp 16 Nikon COOLPIX L620 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 18 1 million 1 23 in type CMOS approx 18 91 million total pixels IKKOR lens with 14x optical zoom 4 5 63 0 mm angle of view equivalent to that of 25 350 mm lens in 35mm 135 format 3 3 5 9 11 elements in 10 groups 2 ED lens elements Up to 2x angle of view equivale
61. n the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps when Image mode is set to 4896x3672 e The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition e Focus exposure and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series Night portrait e The flash always fires Raise the flash before shooting e From the screen displayed after g Night portrait is selected select Hand held or Tripod e Hand held default setting When the gj 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 After taking an image do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen Ifthe subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously the image may be distorted overlapped or blurred Tripod One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter release button is pressed all the way Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction QA 69 in the setup menu is set to On X Party indoor e To avoid the effects of camera shake hold the camera steady Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu CQ 69 when using a tripod to sta
62. nection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document JaqULd 10 Jayndwo AL e 0 erawe gt ay BudB UUOD 71 _ Ja ULd 10 Jayndwo gt AL e 0 eaae ay Bud UUOD 72 Viewing images on a TV amp 22 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 Viewing and organizing images on a computer 73 manage image data You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB port with the included USB cable e Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer 73 Printing images without using a computer 0825 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer you can print images without using a computer Connection method Connect the camera directly to the printer s USB port with the USB cable Using ViewNX 2 ViewNx 2 is an all in one software package which enables you to transfer view edit and share images Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD ROM Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 e An Internet connection is required Compati
63. nitor indica ayed on a computer monitor appear in bold images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that ors can be more clearly shown Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product 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 e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http Avwww europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http vww nikon asia com 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 http imaging 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 THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC
64. nt to that of approx 700 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Lens shift Motion detection still pictures Contrast detect AF e WI Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in 2 T Approx 1 0 m 3 ft 4 in 02 e Macro mode Approx 1 cm 0 4 in wide angle position relative to e2 co All distances measured from center of front surface of lens Center face detection target finding AF 7 5 cm 3 in approx 460k dot TFT LCD with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment Approx 96 horizontal and 96 vertical compared to actual picture Approx 96 horizontal and 96 vertical compared to actual picture Media Internal memory approx 83 MB SD SDHC SDXC memory card File system DCF Exif 2 3 and DPOF compliant Still pictures JPEG Sound files voice memo WAV Movies MOV Video H 264 MPEG 4 AVC Audio LPCM stereo 18M High 4896 x 3672x 18M 4896 x 3672 8M 3264 x 2448 4M 2272 x 1704 2M 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 4896 x 2754 1 1 3672 x 3672 File formats ISO 125 1600 ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode Matrix center weighted digital zoom less than 2x spot digital Metering mode zee oO Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation 2 0 2 0 EV in steps of 3 EV Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter e 1600 1s e 1 4000 s maximum speed during high speed continuous Speed shooting e 4s Fireworks show scene mode Electronically controlle
65. on Setup Menu Press the MENU button gt setup menu icon gt button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock Allows you to adjust photo information display post shooting image review and monitor brightness settings Welcome screen Monitor settings Print date ows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images lows you to select the vibration reduction setting used when Vibration reduction ooting Allows you to set whether or not the camera automatically Motion detection increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake if motion is detected when shooting still images AF assist Allows you to enable and disable the AF assist illuminator Digital zoom Allows you to enable and disable digital zoom OB62 O63 6865 6867 amp 868 O69 6870 6870 dnjas esas jesauay 69 a dnjas esawie gt jesauay Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings 6671 Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the on 71 monitor turns off to save power ows you to format the internal memory or the memory card 68872 Al Allows you to change the ca
66. onitor turns off while the flash is charging The Flash Mode Setting e The setting may not be available with some shooting modes e The setting applied in B auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Red eye Reduction If the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area is processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the following when shooting e More time than usual is required to save images e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations e In some cases red eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily In these cases select another flash mode and take the image again saunjea4 Bunooys al 43 saunyea4 Buijooys _ 44 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 QA 69 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting 1 N Ww Press the multi selector 4 Select ON and press the button If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode pet portrait auto release is displayed QA 34 The self timer cannot be used Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway e Focus and exposure are set
67. oomout W T Zoomin changes e To zoom in closer to the subject Move toward T telephoto e To zoom out and view a larger area Move toward W wide angle When you turn the camera on the zoom moves to the maximum wide angle position e The zoom operates quickly when you rotate the zoom control fully except when recording movies e A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is moved e Digital zoom which allows you to further magnify the Optical zoom Digital zoom subject up to approximately 2x the maximum optical zoom ratio can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward T when the camera is Zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position Digital Zoom and Interpolation While using digital zoom the image quality decreases due to N We interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the dh position The position of 24 moves to the right as the size of an image decreases Small image size yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ay 23 yoeghe g pue Hunoous jo sdiseg ay _ 24 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 N 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 When the camera has focused the focus indicator CQ 7 glows green If the focus area or
68. ooys _ 30 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes When a scene is selected camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene gt gt AV lt P gt select a scene gt button Enter shooting mode gt a shooting mode button gt second icon from the top gt The icon of the last scene selected is displayed Portrait default setting X Party indoor 5 1 Q31 Snow ge Night landscape 32 8 Fireworks show A 33 Pet portrait 34 8 Close up CO 32 Q Black and white copy QA 33 Dusk dawn 3 im i Museum CO 33 Easy panorama CO 33 1 The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame 2 The camera focuses at infinity 1 E EA 2 Night portrait 2 31 Sunset A32 Backlighting M33 3 Use of a tripod is recommended because the shutter speed is slow Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu QA 69 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Select a scene and move the zoom control QA 1 toward T to viewa description of that scene To return to the original screen move the zoom control toward T again Easy panorama D XR 2 g wt Bes Tips and Notes X Sports e While the shutter release button is held all the way dow
69. or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the batteries A Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths A Do not remain in contact with the camera battery charger or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns A Do not leave the
70. or lint with a blower typically a small device with produce a stream of air out a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to he other end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges If this fails clean the lens using a cloth Remove dust or lint with a b ightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner ower To remove fingerprints and other stains clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Use a blower to remove dus dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment wipe off any sand dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty 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 e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F e Places that are poorly ventilat
71. product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire A Observe caution when handling batteries Ba im fol ba proper owing Before he pro y handled Observe t use int his product A 10 teries may leak or explode if ne precautions when handling teries for use in this product eplacing the batteries turn duct off If you are usi AC adapter be sure it is unp Use only the batteries appro ng an ugged ved for Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types If Nikon rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN EN MH2 B4 are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combi batteries from H2 EN MH2 B2 or ne different pairs The EN MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digita cameras only and are compatible with COOLPIX L620 Insert batteries in the correct orientation Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing Do not expose batteries to flame or to exce ssive heat uolpnpo yu uonnponu Do not immerse in or expose to water Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage o the product be sure to remov
72. r release button halfway e The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it When the subject is in focus the focus area glows green If a human face is detected the camera automatically sets focus priority on it A 1250 _ F33 Focus area If no main subject is detected the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus glow green 1 250 _F33 Focus areas m Notes About Target Finding AF e Depending on shooting conditions the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary e The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings e The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations When the subject is very dark or bright When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern Subj ects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subjec green e Subj may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows ect is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun b
73. rame playback mode A 26 zooms in on the image 4 LE Displayed area guide Image is displayed full frame Image is zoomed in e You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward W or T Q e To view a different area of the image press the multi selector AV e Ifyou are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet detection the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting except when viewing an image captured in a series To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces adjust the magnification rate and then press AW gt e When a zoomed image is displayed press the button to return to full frame playback mode Cropping Images When a zoomed image is displayed you can press the MENU button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file 68821 saunqeay yoeqhe d 59 Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward W in full frame playback mode CQ 26 displays images as thumbnails ZO lit Su M Tu W Th F Sa La eS i 2 a 345678 9 me i JO ES 10111213 14 16 J 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 20 a4 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 iS Alay g A Full frame Playback Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display e You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward W E or TQ While using thumbnail playback mode press the multi selector A W lt P to sele
74. rare cases Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night portrait and change the flash mode to any setting other than auto with red eye reduction and try taking an image again e In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be softened e For images containing four or more faces try using the Skin softening effect in the playback menu 41 51 68640 3 41 48 22 O18 47 51 68640 33 41 47 31 41 55 61 817 Problem Cause Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations e When the noise reduction function is in operation such as when shooting in a dark environment When the flash mode is set to auto with red Saving images takes time eye reduction When shooting in Night portrait or Night landscape scene mode When the skin softening function is applied while shooting When using continuous shooting mode Playback Issues Problem This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera File cannot be played back This camera cannot play back movies recorded aa with another make or model of digital camera 2 This camera may not be able to play back data 5 edited on a computer S Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small a pictures or images that have been cropped to a 2 c i 3 size of 320 x 240 or smaller J annot zoom in on image 2 This camera may not be able to zoom in on images
75. rd Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card Do not format the memory card using a computer The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera ote that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep copy that data to a computer before formatting if the message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when the camera is turned on he memory card must be formatted If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to delete select No and press the button Copy that data to a computer before formatting To ormat the memory card select Yes Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card saving and deleting images and copying images to a computer otherwise data or the memory card itself may be damaged Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or batteries Do not turn off the camera Do not disconnect the AC adapter Xapu pue sa ON Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue s 40 Je21UY2 L Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol thinner or other vol Lens Monitor Body atile chemicals Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers Remove dust
76. s 20 Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used e There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used e The sounds of zoom control operation zoom autofocus lens drive movement vibration reduction and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded e The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies Banding may occur in images under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other such as a moving train or car may appear skewed The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved e Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied subjects with repeating patterns fabrics lattice windows etc may have colored stripes interference patterns moire etc in them during movie recording and playback This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other it is not a malfunction m Camera Temperature e The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area e Ifthe inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies the camera will automaticall
77. s lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth m Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity m Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature m Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data saved on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry amp 2 m Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs m Turn
78. s and movies can be saved either in the camera s internal memory or on a memory card To use the camera s internal memory first remove the memory card yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg y L m 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 e Ifyou exit without setting the date and time will flash when the shooting screen is displayed 2 Use the multi selector A V to select the desired language and press the button yoeqhe g pue Bunooys jo sdiseg y L _ 3 Select Yes and press the button 14 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera Language Benrapckn e tina Dansk Deutsch E Espa ol cancel Choose time zone and set date and time Select your home time zone and press the button e To enable daylight saving time press A When the daylight saving time function is lt enabled is displayed above the map To turn off the daylight saving time function press V Select the date format and press the button Set the date and time and press the button Selecta field Press lt P changes between D M Y hour and minute Edit the date and time Press AV e Confirm the setting Select the minute field and press the button Select Yes and press the button v t London Casa
79. s not fire 2 Press the multi selector A 4 3 Select the desired flash mode CQ 42 and press the button e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled saunjea4 Bunooys al saunjea4 Bunooys 42 Available Flash Modes AUTO Px L0W Auto The flash fires when necessary such as in dim lighting e 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 Q 43 Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting e Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire m 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 e 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 e Off The flash does not fire when an image is taken If the battery level is low the m
80. se the batteries unti behavior n which the amount of charge the batteries can hold there is no charge remaining and they will return to e Rechargeable Ni MH batteries discharge even when not being used We recommend charging the batteries just before using them m Cold En vironment Usage Battery performance decreases in cold environments When using the camera in cold environments try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold The camera may not function if you use discharged batteries in cold environments Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two sets of batteries Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold can often be used again when they have been warmed up m Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning Remove dirt from the terminals using a dry cloth amp 1 v 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 m Recycling Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations Cover the battery terminals with plastic tape when recycling Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards See Approved Memory Cards amp 20 for recommended memory cards Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory ca
81. ssssssscsssesssseesseeeeeee 67 General Camera S tup eescccssssscccesseeeseees 69 Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button Setup Menu esses 69 Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer ou 71 Connection Methods 71 Using ViewNX 2 Installing Vi WNX Zs teroase 73 Transferring Images to the Computer 76 Viewing IMAGES reesseseseceseseessereneetneeenetnneeneeenee 78 Reference Section ssesscccsssescceesneeseees Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback Shooting with Easy Panorama Viewing Images Captured with Eas Panorama Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to Albums Playing Back Images in Albums Removing Images from Albums Changing the Favorites Album Icon 689 Auto Sort Mode 6810 List by Date Mode 6811 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Editing Still Images Before Editing IMages seesssesssseeeeee Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 68615 Red eye Correction Correcting Red Eyes Caused by Using the Flash 6816 69815 Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones 68817 Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects 6818 Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image 6820 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy 6621 Refer to the Reference Manu
82. sy auto mode Easy panorama Fl Easy panorama playback Editing movies EN MH1 EN MH2 Exposure compensation Extension Eye Fi upload Eyelets for camera Strap u ssvsv v v 11111 11 E Face detection Favorite pictures Favorite pictures menu Favorite pictures mode File name Fill flash Filter effects Fireworks show 83 Firmware version Flash lamp Flash mode Flash pop up control Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with amp O24 Format internal memory 70 69872 Format memory cards Formatting FSCN Full frame playback mode uses Full time AF oo eecsesssscesceeseeceeneene 66 6661 HDMI device Control HDMI micro connector Help High key A High contrast monochrome H HS MOV E ceossssssssssesesseee 66 69659 2860 dentifier mage mode 51 65833 mage review 6965 mprinting date and time 17 6667 nternal memory 13 SO SENSITIVITY essessseeseeseetneee 51 640 Lens cover List by date MENU escsssessseuesenee 61 6611 List by date mode 6611 Lithium batteries Low key id 35 M acro mode emory card 12 20 emory card slot icrophone stereo onitor settings otion detection ovie length ovie menu ovie options ovie playback ovie recording ovie record button ulti selector ulti shot
83. trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc e Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc e SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC e PictBridge is a trademark e HDMI HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Homi e 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 2013 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2013 The HarfBuzz Project http www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved O22 Index Symbols T Telephoto W Wide angle Q Playback zoom a fa Thumbnail playback 60 Easy auto mode Scene mode Special effects mode Ee Smart portrait mode J Auto mode gt Playback mode Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode List by date mode Setup menu PA Apply selection button Shooting mode button Movie record button gt Play
84. tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting using the self timer at the same time is more effective 71 76 6822 67825 1 26 18 43 29 32 46 57 69 68870 18 41 51 68640 69 68868 6669 33 68638 Problem Cause Solution ma Bright specks appear in The flash is reflecting off particles in the air Lower the images captured with flash flash e The flash is lowered 3 41 e A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected 48 On BSS is selected for Smile timer in the smart 51 68644 Flash does not fire portrait menu On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait 51 68645 menu A function that restricts the flash is enabled 52 Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu 69 68870 Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Portrait Night portrait Night 30 landscape Easy panorama or Pet portrait is Digital zoom cannot be used r selected in scene mode When smart portrait mode is selected 37 When Continuous in the shooting menu isset 51 68838 to Multi shot 16 Image mode not available A function that restricts the Image mode option is 52 a enabled fa Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter 70 68871 ray Nosotind when shuttaric sound in the setup menu No sound is produced z with some shooting modes and settings even a released p D when On is selected 9 Do not block the speaker 2 2 Off is selected for the AF assist option in th
85. utter is automatically released when focus is acquired pet portrait auto release e From the screen displayed after 4 Pet portrait is selected select Single or Continuous Single Whenever the detected face is in focus the camera captures one image Continuous Whenever the detected face is in focus the camera captures three images continuously m Pet Portrait Auto Release e Press the multi selector lt X to change the Pet portrait auto release settings The camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter when the detected face is in focus OFF The camera does not release the shutter automatically even if a dog or cat face is detected Press the shutter release button The camera also detects human faces when OFF is selected Pet portrait auto release is set to OFF after five bursts have been taken e Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter release button regardless of the Pet portrait auto release setting When Continuous is selected you can take images continuously while holding down the shutter release button all the way m Focus Area e When the camera detects a face the face is displayed inside a cae yellow border When the camera acquires focus on a face E displayed inside a double border focus area the double border turns green If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame In some shooting condit
86. vable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 e Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete e Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock Technical Notes and i 2 Index Caring for the Product sccsccsscsscsscssscessscceees 2 The Camera et Batteries ose Memory Cards g Cleaning and Storage essssessossssesssesesossecsosssse amp 6 coal Fe Tal lave AE E E EE A A T O6 SEO e ENAA AEAEE EEEE EEE ete amp 7 Troubleshooting sssssosesesessoscecscecesosososososesse amp 8 SpecificationS essssesesossoscssoossoscseosssoscssoseossoss amp 16 Approved Memory Cards scsssscsssecsseessssesssccssecsssscessecsscecsneecentecses 20 IndeX essssoesoessessosossoesossossoesoesoesosoossoesososssossosose amp 23 Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L 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 QA viii xiv when using or storing the device m Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration m Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the len
87. vies a x Screen for setting time zone 2 and date is displayed when The clock battery is exhausted all settings were iiy camera is turned on restored to their default values i Camera settings reset amp Da The camera may become hot when used for an 2 extended period of time to shoot movies or send z Camera becomes hot A 2 images using an Eye Fi card or when used in a hot g environment this is not a malfunction When Autofocus mode is set to Full time AF or iz Camera makes sound while in some shooting modes the camera may 66 69061 produce an audible focusing sound Xapu pue s 40 Je21UyY2 L Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode No image captured when the shutter release button is pressed Camera cannot focus Images are blurred amp 10 Cause Solution Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable When the camera is in playback mode press the button or the shutter release button When menus are displayed press the MENU button The batteries are exhausted When the flash lamp is flashing the flash is charging The subject is too close Try shooting using easy auto mode Close up scene mode or macro mode The subject is hard to focus on Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto Turn the camera off and then on again Use the flash ncrease the ISO sensitivity value Enable vibration reduction or motion detection Use BSS Best Shot Selector Use a
88. y stop recording The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording 4910 s is displayed After the camera stops recording it turns itself off Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled m Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected LA 57 Should this occur try the following 1 Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF default setting before starting movie recording 2 Frame another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject in the center of the frame press the F movie record button to start recording and then modify the composition fa SdIAOW Deg Bulkelg pue Bulpsoray 65 S SdIAOW Deg Hukejd pue Bulpsoray 66 Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU Button Movie Menu Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt 8 menu icon gt button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option the movie type normal speed to record movies at normal speed or HS speed to record movies that play in slow or fast motion ault setting Mig 1080 30p or Wi 1080 25p Movie options either Single AF which locks focus when movie recording begins or Full time AF which continues focusing during movie recording Default setting Single AF Autofocus mode O61 whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie Wind noise r

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