Nikon COOLPIX L840 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAQuick Start GuideIntroduction iiPreparing for Shooting 1Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 7Using Menus 14Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless

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

xiIntroductionNotice for Customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNINGHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

xiiIntroductionThis product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the U

xiiiIntroductionCOOLPIX L840, which is equipped with a WSDB-686GN (FCC ID:2AAD3AA1G0J0 / IC ID:4634A-2150EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and

xivIntroductionPrecautions when Using Radio TransmissionsAlways keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception b

1Preparing for ShootingPreparing for ShootingAttach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.B Lens CapWhen the camer

2Preparing for Shooting• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) termina

3Preparing for ShootingB Notes About the Batteries• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.• Batteries with the

4Preparing for ShootingWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the cam

5Preparing for Shooting6 Set the date and time, and press the k button.• Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time.• Select th

iiIntroductionIntroductionTo get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Axi

6Preparing for ShootingC Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date s

7Basic Shooting and Playback OperationsBasic Shooting and Playback Operations1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers and other objects away from the l

8Basic Shooting and Playback Operations3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is

9Basic Shooting and Playback OperationsThe angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to approx. 90°. This is convenient

10Basic Shooting and Playback Operations1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode.• If you press and hold down the c button while the cam

11Basic Shooting and Playback Operations1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Use the multi selector

12Basic Shooting and Playback OperationsThe shooting modes described below are available.• o Scene auto selectorThe camera automatically recognizes th

13Basic Shooting and Playback OperationsWhen the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the fun

14Using MenusUsing MenusYou can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.• A Shooting menuAvailable by pressing the d button when th

15Using Menus3 Select a menu icon and press the k button.• The menu options become selectable.4 Select a menu option and press the k button.• Certain

iiiIntroductionConfirming the Package ContentsIn the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.* The i

16Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionUsing the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionYou can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated s

17Technical NotesTechnical NotesObserve the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii–ix) when using or stori

18Technical NotesNotes About the Monitor• Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels

19Technical NotesUsing the Batteries When ColdOn cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If exhausted batteries are used at a low temp

20Technical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageRemove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an ex

21Technical NotesIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authori

22Technical NotesApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.• Memory car

23Technical NotesAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use o

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

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

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

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

viiiIntroductionDo not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunli

ixIntroduction• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.• Do not u