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 computer.
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the 
printer’s USB port with the included USB cable.
Viewing and organizing images on a computerA 128
You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple 
retouching and manage image data.
Connection method: Connect th e camera to the computer’s 
USB port with the USB cable.
• Before connecting to a comput er, install ViewNX 2 on the 
computer (A 128). 
						

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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 (Type D)
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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
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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 screen ( 1) is displayed in the camera monitor, 
followed by the  Print selection screen (2).
Connecting the Camera  to a Printer (Direct 
Print)
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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 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.
4Select  Start print  and press the 
k button.
•Printing starts.
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1prints
PictBridge
Paper size Copies Start print
Start print
Copies
Paper size
4prints
PictBridge
4prints
Paper size Copies Start print
PictBridge 
						

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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 button.
3Select  Print selection  or Print all 
images  and press the k  button.
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Paper size Print all images Print selection
Print menu
Paper size Print all images Print selection 
						

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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 thumbnail playback.
• Press the  k button when setting is complete. When the screen for 
confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select  Start 
print  and press the  k button to start printing.
Print all images
One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the 
memory card, is printed.
•When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is 
displayed, select  Start print and press the  k button to start 
printing.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
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 card that contains images.
You can use any of the methods below to  transfer images from the memory 
card to a computer.
• SD memory card slot/card reader : Insert the memory card into the card 
slot of your computer or the card re ader (commercially available) that is 
connected to the computer.
•
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 be fore connecting it to the computer.
Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a 
Computer) 
						

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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 images, it may take a while for 
Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait  until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
BNotes About Connecting the USB Cable
Operation is not guaranteed if the camera  is connected to the computer via a USB 
hub.
2After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click  Start Transfer.
•Image transfer begins. When  image transfer is complete, ViewNX 2 starts and 
the transferred images are displayed.
• Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
3Terminate the connection.
•If you are using a card reader or card  slot, choose the appropriate option in 
the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding 
to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader 
or card slot.
• If the camera is connected to the  computer, turn the camera off and 
disconnect the USB cable.
Start Transfer 
						

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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Caring for the Product .................................................................................131The Camera..............................................................................................131
Batteries ....................................................................................................132
Memory Cards.........................................................................................133
Cleaning and Storage ..................................................................................134 Cleaning ....................................................................................................134
Storage ......................................................................................................134
Error Messages ...............................................................................................135
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................138
File Names ........................................................................................................144
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................145
Specifications ..................................................................................................146 Approved Memory Cards ...................................................................150
Index...................................................................................................................152