Nikon COOLPIX L620 User Manual

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viiiIntroductionTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety be

F2Technical Notes and IndexThe CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the w

F3Technical Notes and IndexB Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended PeriodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong ligh

F4Technical Notes and IndexB Charging Rechargeable Batteries• Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a diffe

F5Technical Notes and IndexB Remaining Battery ChargeIf you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries ha

F6Technical Notes and IndexCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.Cleaning and StorageLensAvoid touching glass parts with yo

F7Technical Notes and IndexStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove th

F8Technical Notes and IndexIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nik

F9Technical Notes and IndexMonitor is hard to read.• Adjust the monitor brightness.• The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor.69, E65F6Date and time of

F10Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shooting mode.Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.71, 76,E22,E2

F11Technical Notes and IndexBright specks appear in images captured with flash.The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the flash.3Flas

ixIntroductionKeep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into the

F12Technical Notes and IndexImages appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. F6Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted pro

F13Technical Notes and IndexPlayback IssuesSaving images takes time.It may take more time to save images in the following situations.• When the noise

F14Technical Notes and IndexCannot edit image.• Some images cannot be edited. Images that have already been edited may not be edited again.• There is

F15Technical Notes and IndexCannot select paper size with camera.The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even

F16Technical Notes and IndexNikon COOLPIX L620 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeCompact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels18.1 millionImage senso

F17Technical Notes and IndexStorageMediaInternal memory (approx. 83 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardFile systemDCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliantFile form

F18Technical Notes and IndexFlashRange (approx.)(ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5–5.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–16 ft)[T]: 1.0–3.0 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.)Flash c

F19Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23

F20Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•

F21Technical Notes and IndexAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommer

xIntroduction• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.• Batteries are prone

F22Technical Notes and IndexTrademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co

F23Technical Notes and IndexRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Symbolsg Telephoto...

F24Technical Notes and IndexRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Black-and-white ... E41Blin

F25Technical Notes and IndexRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Format internal memory ... 70, E72Format memory cards ..

F26Technical Notes and IndexRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.OOptical zoom ...

F27Technical Notes and IndexRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Skin softening... 51, 61, E17, E43Slide show ...

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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 writ

xiIntroductionUse appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpos

xiiIntroductionNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been

xiiiIntroductionInterface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the lim

xivIntroductionThis symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately.The following apply only to users in European

xvIntroductionRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Introduction ... iiRead This F

xviIntroductionRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Focusing... 54Usi

xviiIntroductionRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)...

xviiiIntroductionRefer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.Technical Notes and Index... F1Caring for the Product ...

1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThe Camera Body12 6 178911121310345Lens cover closed1 Eyelet for camera strap ...

2Parts of the Camera1 23456789101113121 K (flash pop-up) control... 3, 412 Flash lamp...

3Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera StrapPass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.Raising and Lowering t

4Parts of the CameraUse the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.Using Menus (d Button)1 Press the d button.• The menu is displayed.2 Pre

5Parts of the CameraC Notes About Setting Menu Options• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the

6Parts of the CameraThe information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state

7Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode... 20, 212 Flash mode...

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9Parts of the Camera1Album icon in favorite pictures mode... E62 Category icon in auto sort mode ...E103 List by date icon ...

iIntroductionParts of the CameraThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera S

10The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Hold the camera upside dow

11The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Removing the Batteries• Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned of

12The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Hold the camera upside down to preven

13The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Formatting Memory CardsThe first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this c

14The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting scre

15The Basics of Shooting and Playback4 Select your home time zone and press the k button.• To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight

16The Basics of Shooting and Playback8 Press the A button.• The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.9 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press

17The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language a

18The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the power switch.• The monitor turns on.• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.2 Check th

19The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Notes About the FlashWhen you need to use the flash, such as when shooting in dark locations or when the subjec

iiIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For

20The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the A button.2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button.• G (easy auto)

21The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesG Easy auto mode A 29The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you fra

22The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, micro

23The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Notes About Easy Auto Mode• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mod

24The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple f

25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonB Notes About Saving Images and Recording MoviesThe indicator showing the number of exp

26The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the c (playback) button.• If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned o

27The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Use the multi selector HI to select

28The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then

29Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesThe camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take ima

iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 10).To learn about the

30Shooting FeaturesWhen a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.* The icon of the last scene selected

31Shooting FeaturesTips and Notesd Sports• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuou

32Shooting Featuresj Night landscape• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.• Hand-held (default s

33Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Printing Panorama ImagesThe entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings. Additiona

34Shooting FeaturesB Pet Portrait Auto Release• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings.- Y: The camera detect

35Shooting FeaturesEffects can be applied to images during shooting.* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.Special Effects Mode (Applying

36Shooting Features• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.• When Selective color is selected, use the multi selector HI to select

37Shooting FeaturesWhen the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile time

38Shooting FeaturesFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode• Flash mode (A 41)• Self-timer (A 44)• Exposure compensation (A 47)• Smart portrait menu

39Shooting FeaturesUsed for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.• You

ivIntroductionOther Information• Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are

40Shooting FeaturesThe functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.1Can be set when the flash is raised. The flash does n

41Shooting FeaturesUsing the FlashIn dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take images with the flash by raising the flash.When using

42Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash Modes• Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire.U AutoThe flash fires when necessary, such as in dim

43Shooting FeaturesB Lowering the FlashPush the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 3).C The Flash Lamp

44Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutte

45Shooting Features4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily

46Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeUse macro mode when taking close-up images.1 Press the multi selector I (p).2 Select ON and press the k button.• If

47Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust overall image brightness.1 Press the multi selector K (o).2 Select a com

48Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Flash1(A 41)Self-timer(A 44)Macro(A 46)Exposure compens

49Shooting Features1The setting that is used when the flash is raised.2The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode

vIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

50Shooting FeaturesThe settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting.The settings that can be changed vary depending o

51Shooting FeaturesOptions Available in the Shooting MenuOption DescriptionAImage modeAllows you to set the combination of image size and image qualit

52Shooting FeaturesSome functions cannot be used with other menu options.Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyRestricted functionOption Descrip

53Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Digital Zoom• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E70).• When

54Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Using Face DetectionIn the following shooting modes, the camera uses face dete

55Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces

56Shooting FeaturesUsing Target Finding AFWhen AF area mode (A 51) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner desc

57Shooting FeaturesSubjects Not Suitable for AutofocusThe camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subjec

58Shooting FeaturesFocus LockFocus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject.1 S

59Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms in on the image.• You can change the

viIntroductionAbout the Manuals• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

60Playback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) displays images as thumbnails.• You can change the number o

61Playback FeaturesWhen viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by p

62Playback Features* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.Sequence display optionsAllows you to select whether to

63Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back Movies1 Display the shooting screen.• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time

64Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Maximum Movie LengthIndividual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is

65Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Camera Temperature• The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the ca

66Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)The settings of the menu options listed below can be config

67Recording and Playing Back MoviesPress the c button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 66).Press the k button

68Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackPlayback controls are displayed in the monitor.The operations listed below can b

69General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThe settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button

viiIntroductionDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in c

70General Camera SetupSound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. E71Auto offAllows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monit

71Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and m

72Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewing images on a TV E22Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.Connec

73Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share im

74Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• Windows: If instructi

75Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.• Windows: Click Yes.•

76Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one

77Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterIf a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.• When using

78Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer3 Terminate the connection.• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and

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