Nikon Camera Coolpix L840 Reference Manual

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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Zoom control........................................ 14
f : Wide-angle .............................. 14
g : Telephoto................................. 14
h : Thumbnail playback .......... 58
i : Playback zoom ...................... 57
j : Help ............................................. 23
2Shutter-release button.................... 13
3Eyelet for camera strap ...................... 6
4Power switch/power-on lamp...

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 (shooting mode) button
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3Flash lamp............................................... 44
4b  (e  movie-record) button..... 68
5c  (playback) button ...................... 17
6DC input connector 
(for AC adapter available 
separately from Nikon)................. 145
7HDMI micro connector 
(Type D)...

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Parts of the Camera
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 wh en the camera is 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 107)).
Shooting Mode
The Monitor
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19Focus area (target finding AF)
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pet detection)................27, 34, 50, 84
21Focus area (subject...

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Playback Mode
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1List by date icon .................................. 59
2Protect icon............................................ 92
3Sequence display (when 
Individual pictures
 is selected)
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Preparing for Shooting
Preparing for Shooting
Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the 
camera.
BLens Cap
When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach them at two places. 

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Preparing for Shooting•Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, 
confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are 
oriented correctly, and insert the batteries.
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place ( 5).
• Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or 
backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
• When closing the cover, slide it while securely holding down the area 
marked  7.
BFormatting a Memory Card...

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Preparing for Shooting
BNotes About the Batteries
•Do not combine old and new batteries or  batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
BNotes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera , charge four batteries at a time using 
Battery Charger MH-73 ( A132).
CAlkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary  greatly depending on the manufacturer.
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card
Turn the camera...

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Preparing for Shooting
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.
1Remove the lens cap, and then 
press the power switch to turn on 
the camera.
•The monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press the power 
switch again.
2Use the multi selector 
HI  to select the desired 
language and press the 
k  button.
3Select  Yes and press the  k button.
4Select your home time 
zone and press the 
k...

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6Set the date and time, and press 
the kbutton.
•Use  JK  to select a field and then use  HI 
to set the date and time.
• Select the minute field and press the 
k button to confirm the setting.
7When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use  HI to 
select  Yes and press the k  button.
8Press the A (shooting 
mode) button.
• The lens extends.
9Select  Scene auto 
selector  and press the 
k button.
•The shooting screen is displayed, and you 
can take pictures in scene auto...