Nikon Camera Coolpix L840 Reference Manual

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Playback with Easy Panorama
Switch to playback mode (A17), display an 
image captured using easy panorama in full-
frame playback mode, and then press the 
k button to scroll the image in the direction 
that was used when shooting.
Playback controls are di splayed in the monitor 
during playback. Use  the multi selector JK  to 
select a control, and then press the  k button to 
perform the operations described below.
BNotes About Easy Panorama Images
• The images cannot be edited on this camera.
• This camera may not be able to scroll  the playback of, or zoom in on, easy 
panorama images captured with anothe r make or model of digital camera.
BNotes About Printing Panorama Images
The entire image may not be able to be pr inted depending on the printer’s settings. 
Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.
FunctionIconDescription
Rewind AHold down the k  button to scroll backward quickly.
Advance BHold down the k  button to scroll forward quickly.
Pause EPause playback. The operations listed below can be 
performed while paused.
C Hold down the  k button to rewind.
D Hold down the  k button to scroll.
F Resume automatic scrolling.
End GSwitch to full-frame playback mode.
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Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.
*Certain Movie options ( A96) are not available.
Special Effects Mode  (Applying Effects 
When Shooting)
Enter shooting mode M  A  (shooting mode) button  M O  (third icon 
from the top*)  M K  M  HI  M  select an effect  M k  button
TypeDescription
O  Soft*
(default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire 
image.
P  Nostalgic sepia* Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate 
the qualities of an
 old photograph.
F  High-contrast 
monochrome* Changes the image to black and white and gives it 
sharp contrast.
I  Selective color Creates a black and white 
image in which only the 
specified color remains.
l  Pop Increases the color saturation
 of the entire image to 
create a bright look.
o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious
 appearance based on a 
specific color.
m  Toy camera effect 1* Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the 
image periphery.
n  Toy camera effect 2* Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and 
darkens the image periphery.
b  Mirror* Creates a bilaterally symmetric image whose right half 
is an inverted mirror image of the left half. 
						

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•The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
• When  Selective color  or Cross process is 
selected, use the multi selector  HI to select 
the desired color, and press the  k button to 
apply the color. To  change the color 
selection, press the  k button again.
SaveSave 
						

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You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human 
faces.
1Press the multi selector K.
2Apply an effect.
• Use  JK  to select the desired effect.
• Use  HI  to select the amount of effect.
• You can simultaneously apply multiple 
effects.
B Skin softening , l Foundation 
makeup , Q Soft , G Vividness, 
o Brightness (Exp. +/-)
• Select  f Exit  to hide the slider.
• Press the k  button after checking the 
settings for all effects.
3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button.
BNotes About Smart Portrait Mode
• The amount of effect may differ betwee n the image on the shooting screen and 
the saved image.
• When  Soft is set, some  Movie options ( A96) are not available.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
•Glamour retouch ( A34)
• Smile timer ( A35)
• Self-Collage ( A36)
• Flash mode ( A43)
• Self-timer ( A45)
• Smart portrait menu ( A88)
Smart Portrait Mode  (Enhancing Human 
Faces When Shooting)
Enter shooting mode M  A  (shooting mode) button  M F  Smart portrait 
mode  M k button
Skin softening
OFF 1 2 3 4 5
Slider
Effect 
						

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Using Smile Timer
When you press the multi selector J to select 
a  Smile timer  and press the  k button, the 
camera automatically releases the shutter 
whenever a smiling face is detected.
• Set the glamour retouch function before 
selecting smile timer ( A34).
• When you press the shutter-release button to 
take a picture, smile timer is terminated.
BNotes About Smile Timer
Under some shooting conditions, the camera  may be unable to detect faces or 
smiles ( A50). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.
CWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face 
and flashes quickly immediately  after the shutter is released.
Enter shooting mode M A  (shooting mode) button  M F  Smart portrait 
mode  M k  button
Smile timer 
						

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Using Self-Collage
The camera can capture a series of four or nine 
images at intervals and save them as a one-
frame image (a collage image).
1Press the multi selector J to 
select  n Self-Collage , and press 
the  k button.
•A confirmation dialog is displayed.
• When you press the  d button and select 
Self-Collage  before pressing  J, you can 
configure the settings for  Number of 
shots , Interval, and Shutter sound  
( A 88).
• If you want to apply glamour retouch when 
shooting, set the effect before selecting 
self-collage ( A34).
2Take a picture.
•When you press the shutter-release button, 
a countdown starts (about five seconds) and 
the shutter is automatically released.
• The camera automatically releases the 
shutter for the remaining pictures. A 
countdown starts about three seconds 
before shooting.
• The number of shots is indicated by  U in the monitor. It is displayed in green 
during shooting and it changes to white after shooting.
• When the camera finishes taking the specified number of shots, the collage 
image is saved.
• Each captured image is saved as an  individual image separate from the 
collage image. The individual images  are saved as a sequence, and a one-
frame collage image is used as the key picture ( A60).
Enter shooting mode M  A  (shooting mode) button  M F  Smart portrait 
mode  M k  button
Self-Collage
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BNotes About Self-Collage
•If you press the shutter-release button  before the camera takes the specified 
number of shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The 
pictures that were taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual 
images.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions 
(A 55). 
						

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The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/
30p  or S  1080/25p ) by recording and automati cally combining multiple 
movie clips that are several seconds long.
1Press the  d (menu) button and 
configure the settings for 
recording movies.
•Number of shots: Set the number of movie 
clips that the camera records and the recording 
time for each movie clip. By default, the camera 
records 15 movie clips that are 2 seconds each 
to create a 30-second short movie.
• Special effects  (A 32): Apply various effects to movies when shooting. 
Effects can be changed  for each movie clip.
• Background music : Select the background mu sic. You can preview it by 
moving the zoom control ( A1) toward  g (i ).
• After the settings are complete, press the  d button or shutter-release 
button to exit the menu.
2Press the  b (e  movie-record) 
button to record a movie clip.
• The camera automatically stops recording 
the movie clip when the time specified in 
step 1 elapses.
•
Movie clip recording can be paused temporarily.See “Pausing Movie Recording” ( A40).
3Check the recorded movie clip, or 
delete it.
•To check it, press the  k button.
• To delete it, press the  l button. The last 
recorded movie clip or all movie clips can 
be deleted.
• To continue recording movie clips, repeat 
the operation in step 2.
• To change the effects, return to step 1.
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining 
Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)
Enter shooting mode M  A  (shooting mode) button  M n Short movie 
show mode M  k  button
Number of shots
Special effects
Background music
End recording
1 7 0 017002 5 m   0 s25m 0s
0 15
1 7 0 017002 4 m 3 6 s24m36s
12 15
Number of movie clips recorded 
						

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4Save the short movie show.
•The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the 
specified number of movie clips.
• To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the 
specified number of movie clips, press the  d button when the shooting 
standby screen is displayed, and then select  End recording.
• Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.
Operations During Movie Clip Playback
To adjust the volume, move the zoom control 
while a movie clip is playing ( A1).
Playback controls are di splayed in the monitor.
The operations desc ribed below can be 
performed by using th e multi selector JK to 
select a control and then pressing the 
k button.
BNotes About Recording a Short Movie Show
•The camera cannot record movies if  a memory card is not inserted.
• Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved.
FunctionIconDescription
Rewind AHold down the k  button to rewind the movie.
Advance BHold down the k  button to advance the movie.
Pause EPause playback. The operations listed below can be 
performed while paused.
C Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the 
k
button for continuous rewinding.
D Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the 
k
 button for continuous advancing.
F Resume playback.
End playback GReturn to the shooting screen.
End recording pSave the short movie show using the recorded movie 
clips.
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Playback controls 
						

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CPausing Movie Recording
•A still image ( l 4608×2592 ) can be captured if you press the shutter-release 
button when the shooting standby screen is displayed. 
• You can pause movie recording and play  back images or enter other shooting 
modes to take pictures. Movie recording resumes when you enter short movie 
show mode again.
Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode
• Self-timer ( A45)
• Macro mode ( A46)
• Exposure compensation ( A47)
• Short movie show menu ( A38)
• Movie options menu ( A96)