Nikon Camera Coolpix L840 Reference Manual

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Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to 
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melvil le, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to 
be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for  separate collection at an 
appropriate collection point. Do  not dispose of as household 
waste.
• Separate collection and recycling he lps conserve natural resources and 
prevent negative conseq uences for human health and the environment 
that might result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge 
of waste management.
This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be 
collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are 
designated for separate  collection at an appropriate collection 
point. Do not dispose  of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge 
of waste management. 
						

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This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration 
Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States 
government if you export or re-export th is product to any country to which the 
United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to 
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan,  and Syria. Since the target countries 
are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of 
Commerce for the latest information.
Restrictions on Wireless Devices
The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless 
regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products 
purchased in the EU or EFTA can be us ed anywhere within the EU and EFTA). 
Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure 
as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service 
center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to 
wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
Federal Communications Commission  (FCC) and Industry of Canada 
(IC) 
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of  FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this 
device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
This transmitter must not be co-located  or operated in conjunction with any 
other antenna or transmitter.
The available scientific ev idence does not show that  any health problems are 
associated with using low power wireless  devices. There is no proof, however, 
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless 
devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range 
while being used. Whereas high levels of  RF can produce health effects (by 
heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects 
causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF 
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested 
that some biological effects might oc cur, but such findings have not been 
confirmed by additional research. 
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) 
						

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COOLPIX L840, which is equipped with a WSDB-686GN (FCC ID:2AAD3AA1G0J0 
/ IC ID:4634A-2150EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to 
comply with FCC/IC radiat ion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in 
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of th e IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Declaration of Conformity (Europe)
Hereby, Nikon Corporation,  declares that COOLPIX L840 is in compliance with 
the essential requirements  and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC. The declaration of confor mity may be consulted at 
http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_L840.pdf .
Notice for Customers in Singapore
This device complies with  radio-frequency regulations.
Notice for Customers in Jamaica
This product contains a Type Approv ed Module by Jamaica: “SMA – WSDB-
686GN”
Complies with 
IDA Standards  DA103423 
						

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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions
Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to 
interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or 
information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Personal Information Management and Disclaimer
• User information registe red and configured on the product, including 
wireless LAN connection settings a nd other personal information, is 
susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static 
electricity, accident, malfunction, re pair or other handling. Always keep 
separate copies of important informatio n. Nikon is not responsible for any 
direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of 
content that is not attributable to Nikon.
• Before discarding this product or tran sferring it to another owner, perform 
Reset all  in the setup menu ( A75) to delete all user information registered 
and configured with the product,  including wireless LAN connection 
settings and other pe rsonal information. 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................  i
Read This First .............................................................................................................................. i
Other Information .........................................................................................................................................  i
Information and Precautions .................................................................................................... ............  ii
For Your Safety ................................................................................................................ ..........  v
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... ................................  v
Notices ........................................................................................................................ ...............  viii
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) ...............................................................................................  x
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................  1
The Camera Body ................................................................................................................ ......  1
The Monitor .................................................................................................................... ............  3
Shooting Mode .................................................................................................................. ........................... 3
Playback Mode .................................................................................................................. ............................ 5
Preparing for Shooting............................................................................................  6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap .....................................................................  6
Insert the Batteries and Memory Card ..............................................................................  7
Applicable Batteries ........................................................................................................... ......................... 7
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card ..................................................................................... 8
Memory Cards and Internal Memory...............................................................................................  8
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time ...................  9 Raising and Lowering the Flash ................................................................................................. ......  11
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ....................................................... 12
Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode.....................................................................  12
Using the Zoom .........................................................................................................................................  14
The Shutter-release Button ..................................................................................................... ............ 16
Changing the Angle of the Monitor.................................................................................  16
Play Back Images ............................................................................................................... ......  17
Delete Images .................................................................................................................. ........  18
Changing the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................... 20
Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc...........................................................................................  21
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................... ....  21 
						

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Shooting Features ................................................................................................... 22
o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode.......................................................................................  22
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ......................................................................  23 Tips and Notes ................................................................................................................. ........................... 24
Shooting with Easy Panorama .................................................................................................... ......  29
Playback with Easy Panorama .................................................................................................... .......  31
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .........................................  32
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting).........................  34 Using Smile Timer .............................................................................................................. .......................  35
Using Self-Collage............................................................................................................. ........................  36
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ....  38
A  (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................... ... 41
Using the Creative Slider ...................................................................................................... ................  42
Flash Mode ..................................................................................................................... ........... 43
Self-timer ..................................................................................................................... .............. 45
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)......................................................................... 46
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ........................................................ 47
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) .......................................................................... 48
Focusing ....................................................................................................................... ..............  50
Using Face Detection ........................................................................................................... ..................  50
Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................... .................... 51
Using Target Finding AF ........................................................................................................ ...............  52
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................ . 53
Focus Lock .....................................................................................................................................................  54
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting........................  55 
						

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Playback Features.................................................................................................... 57
Playback Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 57
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ........................................................................... 58
List by Date Mode .............................................................................................................. .....  59
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)..................... 60 Viewing Images in a Sequence ........................................................................................................  60
Deleting Images in a Sequence .................................................................................................. .....  61
Editing Images (Still Images) ..............................................................................................  62 Before Editing Images .......................................................................................................... .................. 62
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood  ....................................................................................... 62
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Satu ration ..........................................................  63
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ...................................................................  64
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash  ............ 64
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces........................................................................... 65
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image ........................................................................ 66
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ...................................................................................................... 67
Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 68
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ......................................................... 71
Operations During Movie Playback .................................................................................  72
Editing Movies ................................................................................................................. ........  73
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of a Movie ..................................................................  73
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image .........................................................................  74 
						

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Using Menus.............................................................................................................. 75
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ....................................................................  77
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality).........................................................................................  77
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ........................................................................................................  79
Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................ .................  81
ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ ..............................  83
AF Area Mode ................................................................................................................... ...........................  84
Autofocus Mode ................................................................................................................. ....................... 87
The Smart Portrait Menu ...................................................................................................... 8 8
Self-Collage .................................................................................................................. ................................  88
Blink Proof .................................................................................................................... ..................................  89
The Playback Menu .............................................................................................................. ..  90
Mark for Wi-Fi Upload  ......................................................................................................... ..................  90
Slide Show ..................................................................................................................... ................................  91
Protect........................................................................................................................ ...................................... 92
Rotate Image  .................................................................................................................. ............................  92
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory).................................. 93
Sequence Display Options ....................................................................................................... ...........  94
The Image Selection Screen..................................................................................................... ..........  95
The Movie Menu .....................................................................................................................  96 Movie Options.................................................................................................................. ...........................  96
Autofocus Mode ................................................................................................................. ....................  100
Movie VR ....................................................................................................................... ...............................  101
Wind Noise Reduction  .......................................................................................................... .............  101
Frame Rate ..................................................................................................................... ............................  102
The Wi-Fi Options Menu....................................................................................................  103 Operating the Text Input Keyboard ...........................................................................................  10 4 
						

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The Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................  105
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................. ...............  105
Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................... ......................  107
Date Stamp ..................................................................................................................... ...........................  109
Photo VR ....................................................................................................................... ...............................  110
AF Assist  ......................................................................................................................................................  110
Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................... ..........................  111
Sound Settings  ................................................................................................................ .......................  111
Auto Off ....................................................................................................................... .................................  112
Format Card/Format Memory...................................................................................................... ..  113
Language ....................................................................................................................................................  114
Reset All  ..................................................................................................................... .................................  114
Battery Type  .................................................................................................................. ...........................  114
Conformity Marking ............................................................................................................. ................  115
Firmware Version  .............................................................................................................. ....................  115
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function .....................................................  116
Installing the Software on the Smart Device .............................................................  116
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera............................................................  117
Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart 
Device ......................................................................................................................................  119 
						

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer ...........................  120
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ................................................  122
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)...................................................  124Connecting the Camera to a Printer ..........................................................................................  12 4
Printing Images One at a Time .................................................................................................. ....  125
Printing Multiple Images ....................................................................................................... ............  126
Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) ..........................................  128 Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................ ...................  128
Transferring Images to a Computer ...........................................................................................  12 8
Technical Notes.....................................................................................................  130
Caring for the Product .......................................................................................................  1 31
The Camera..................................................................................................................... ...........................  131
Batteries...................................................................................................................... ..................................  132
Memory Cards ................................................................................................................... .......................  133
Cleaning and Storage .........................................................................................................  1 34
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... ................................  134
Storage ........................................................................................................................ .................................  134
Error Messages ................................................................................................................. .....  135
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ ..  138
File Names ..................................................................................................................... .........  144
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................   145
Specifications ................................................................................................................. .......  146
Approved Memory Cards.......................................................................................................... ........  150
Index .......................................................................................................................... ...............  152