Nikon Camera Coolpix L840 Reference Manual

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
Viewing images on a TVA122
Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed 
on a TV.
Connection method: Connect th e 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.
Printing images without using a computerA 124
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, 
you can print images without using a...

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
1Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.
•Make sure that the plugs  are properly oriented. Do  not insert or remove the 
plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
When using the audio/video cable
When using a commercially available HDMI cable
2Set the TV’s input to external input.
• See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback 
on a TV)
White
Yellow Red
HDMI micro connector...

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3Hold down the c (playback) 
button to turn on the camera.
• Images are displayed on the TV.
• The camera monitor does not turn on.
CImage Resolution During TV Output
The option best suited to the TV to whic h the camera is connected is automatically 
selected from 1080i, 720p, or 480p.
CHDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface. 

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Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the 
printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
1Turn on the printer.
2Turn off the camera and connec t it to the printer using the 
USB cable.
• Make sure that the plugs  are properly oriented. Do  not insert or remove the 
plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
3Turn on the camera.
• The  PictBridge  startup...

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Printing Images One at a Time
1Use the multi selector JK to 
select the desired image and press 
the  k button.
•Move the zoom control toward  f (h ) to 
switch to thumbnail playback or  g (i ) to 
switch to full-frame playback.
2Use  HI  to select  Copies and 
press the  kbutton.
•Use  HI  to set the desired number of 
copies (up to nine) and press the  k button.
3Select  Paper size  and press the 
k button.
•Select the desired paper size and press...

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Printing Multiple Images
1When the Print selection screen 
is displayed, press the  d (menu) 
button.
2Use the multi selector  HI to 
select  Paper size  and press the 
k button.
•Select the desired paper size and press the 
k  button.
• To print with the paper size setting 
configured on the printer, select  Default.
• The paper size options available on the 
camera vary depending on the printer that you use.
• To exit the print menu, press the  d...

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Print selectionSelect images (up to 99) and the 
number of copies (up to 9) of each.
•Use the multi selector  JK to 
select images, and use HI  to 
specify the number of copies to 
be printed.
• Images selected for printing are 
indicated by  a and the number 
of copies to be printed. To cancel 
the print selection, set the number of copies to 0.
• Move the zoom control toward  g (i ) to switch to full-frame 
playback or f  (h ) to switch to...

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Installing ViewNX 2
ViewNX 2 is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to 
your computer so that you can view, edit, or share them. To install ViewNX 2, 
download the ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the on-
screen installation instructions.
http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/
For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your 
region.
Transferring Images to a Computer
1Prepare a memory...

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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.
1Under  Import pictures and 
videos , click Change 
program . A program 
selection dialog will be 
displayed; select  Import File using Nikon Transfer 2  and click OK.
2Double-click  Import File.
If the memory card contains a large number of...

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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
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Memory Cards.........................................................................................133
Cleaning and Storage...