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... power cable or go near the metal parts of different makes or types. • When charging Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L310. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble the battery...sure it to flame could result in overheating or fire. Failure to observe these precautions • Do not expose the battery to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. If you notice any change in the...
... power cable or go near the metal parts of different makes or types. • When charging Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L310. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble the battery...sure it to flame could result in overheating or fire. Failure to observe these precautions • Do not expose the battery to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. If you notice any change in the...
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... be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will read it easier to help you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L310 digital camera. Read this manual, images are used to store, delete or view pictures. 1 Screen Samples In this manual thoroughly before use.... This icon indicates that should be helpful when using the camera. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . The memory card must be stored in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. Introduction Introduction About...
... be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will read it easier to help you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L310 digital camera. Read this manual, images are used to store, delete or view pictures. 1 Screen Samples In this manual thoroughly before use.... This icon indicates that should be helpful when using the camera. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . The memory card must be stored in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. Introduction Introduction About...
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...to bring any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be held liable ... sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the camera is functioning correctly. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures...
...to bring any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be held liable ... sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the camera is functioning correctly. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures...
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... does not completely erase the original image data. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and ...
... does not completely erase the original image data. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and ...
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... the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 12 Press the card in until it at an angle (2). • The camera, battery or memory card may be sure that the memory card is correctly oriented. 3 1 2 3 Close the battery...then remove the card by hand while being careful not to turn off and be hot immediately after using the camera. B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down to the memory card can be played back, deleted...the power-on lamp and the monitor are automatically saved on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 129).
... the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 12 Press the card in until it at an angle (2). • The camera, battery or memory card may be sure that the memory card is correctly oriented. 3 1 2 3 Close the battery...then remove the card by hand while being careful not to turn off and be hot immediately after using the camera. B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down to the memory card can be played back, deleted...the power-on lamp and the monitor are automatically saved on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 129).
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... formatted before formatting the memory card. To start formatting, choose Format and press the k button. Yes No • Do not turn the camera off the camera - To format the memory card, use (A 117). First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message on the memory card. B The Write .... • Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases. 19 Remove the batteries - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to format the memory card.
... formatted before formatting the memory card. To start formatting, choose Format and press the k button. Yes No • Do not turn the camera off the camera - To format the memory card, use (A 117). First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message on the memory card. B The Write .... • Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases. 19 Remove the batteries - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to format the memory card.
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... in effect, the shooting mode is in both hands. In this case, select another shooting mode. 22 • When digital zoom is U. Shooting mode icon When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 34). B Notes on the subject in certain conditions. Basic Photography and Playback...: G Easy Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the camera will be selected in the center of the focus area. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone...
... in effect, the shooting mode is in both hands. In this case, select another shooting mode. 22 • When digital zoom is U. Shooting mode icon When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 34). B Notes on the subject in certain conditions. Basic Photography and Playback...: G Easy Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the camera will be selected in the center of the focus area. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone...
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... turns yellow to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the center of image quality. Zoom out Zoom in Optical zoom Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is operated. Interpolation is displayed at the top of the optical zoom. The position of V moves to the right as ...215; beyond V. Rotate the zoom control toward g triggers digital zoom. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is in effect. • When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses in the frame. • When the camera is turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-...
... turns yellow to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the center of image quality. Zoom out Zoom in Optical zoom Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is operated. Interpolation is displayed at the top of the optical zoom. The position of V moves to the right as ...215; beyond V. Rotate the zoom control toward g triggers digital zoom. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is in effect. • When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses in the frame. • When the camera is turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-...
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...-release button halfway again. 2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is not detected: • The camera focuses on the face framed by a double border in the center of the frame. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode...When a face is in focus, the double border glows green. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 13), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
...-release button halfway again. 2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is not detected: • The camera focuses on the face framed by a double border in the center of the frame. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode...When a face is in focus, the double border glows green. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 13), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
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...-timer (A 31); o: exposure compensation (A 32). See "Face Detection" (A 24) for more information. • If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to Off when using a tripod. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Default setting can be in this section: X: ...Mode Types and Characteristics) The following icons are detected, the camera focuses on Shooting O: For those scene modes with O, use of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. Set Vibration reduction 36 (A 113) to the camera. • If no faces are used for descriptions in...
...-timer (A 31); o: exposure compensation (A 32). See "Face Detection" (A 24) for more information. • If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to Off when using a tripod. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Default setting can be in this section: X: ...Mode Types and Characteristics) The following icons are detected, the camera focuses on Shooting O: For those scene modes with O, use of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. Set Vibration reduction 36 (A 113) to the camera. • If no faces are used for descriptions in...
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... be modified. 2 Default setting can be modified. 37 Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction. 2 Default setting can be modified...
... be modified. 2 Default setting can be modified. 37 Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction. 2 Default setting can be modified...
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... - When internal memory or the memory card is full To continue using the shutter-release button. • Digital zoom is set to R 4320×3240). The faces of the faces, the camera may detect subjects other than one face, the face displayed largest in the following situations. - m W n...are framed by a double border (focus area), and the double border turns green when focus is released automatically in focus, the camera automatically releases the shutter. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is selected. - Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When ...
... - When internal memory or the memory card is full To continue using the shutter-release button. • Digital zoom is set to R 4320×3240). The faces of the faces, the camera may detect subjects other than one face, the face displayed largest in the following situations. - m W n...are framed by a double border (focus area), and the double border turns green when focus is released automatically in focus, the camera automatically releases the shutter. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is selected. - Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When ...
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...image quality (compression) and image size in smart portrait mode to detect faces or detect smiles. • Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous). D More Information See "Autofocus" (A 25) for more information. 47 More ... ➝ A 34 C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A 116) will turn the camera off if no faces are not available. • The exposure compensation (A 32) is released. C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • Flash mode...
...image quality (compression) and image size in smart portrait mode to detect faces or detect smiles. • Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous). D More Information See "Autofocus" (A 25) for more information. 47 More ... ➝ A 34 C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A 116) will turn the camera off if no faces are not available. • The exposure compensation (A 32) is released. C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • Flash mode...
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...light source. a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to changes in the color of fluorescent lighting. g Flash Use with flash mode. Digital cameras can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to the color of the light source. See "Preset Manual" for direct sunlight.... turn the flash off (W) (A 28). More on White Balance • This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Camera Settings that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
...light source. a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to changes in the color of fluorescent lighting. g Flash Use with flash mode. Digital cameras can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to the color of the light source. See "Preset Manual" for direct sunlight.... turn the flash off (W) (A 28). More on White Balance • This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Camera Settings that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
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...and white balance are captured with continuous shooting may not be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Camera Settings that are captured at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). • Digital zoom cannot be 58 achieved. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, ...frames per second (fps), then arranges them in blurred images. Images are fixed at the values determined with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in a single image. The icon for the current setting is ...
...and white balance are captured with continuous shooting may not be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Camera Settings that are captured at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). • Digital zoom cannot be 58 achieved. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, ...frames per second (fps), then arranges them in blurred images. Images are fixed at the values determined with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in a single image. The icon for the current setting is ...
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... the ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto. The shooting date cannot be imprinted on Shooting Auto Mode Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). Restricted Functions Flash mode Digital zoom Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Print date Motion detection Setting Continuous (A 58) Continuous (A 58...-timer, the setting is set to 3200 or 6400, the image mode setting changes to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and O 640×480. Digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with Multi-shot 16.
... the ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto. The shooting date cannot be imprinted on Shooting Auto Mode Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). Restricted Functions Flash mode Digital zoom Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Print date Motion detection Setting Continuous (A 58) Continuous (A 58...-timer, the setting is set to 3200 or 6400, the image mode setting changes to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and O 640×480. Digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with Multi-shot 16.
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... • Only images captured with the COOLPIX L310 can be used first Additional editing functions D-Lighting Small picture Crop Small picture and crop can be edited with this camera. • When using a different model of digital camera, images edited with this camera may not be displayed properly and may ... apply when editing images that image. C Restrictions on a subject or arrange a composition. Editing Image Image Editing Function Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as the original. 76 • Edited copies do not retain the Print order (A 68) and Protect (A 72...
... • Only images captured with the COOLPIX L310 can be used first Additional editing functions D-Lighting Small picture Crop Small picture and crop can be edited with this camera. • When using a different model of digital camera, images edited with this camera may not be displayed properly and may ... apply when editing images that image. C Restrictions on a subject or arrange a composition. Editing Image Image Editing Function Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as the original. 76 • Edited copies do not retain the Print order (A 68) and Protect (A 72...
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strong light source (such as sunlight) is in on images. or other make or model of digital camera. • These options cannot be able to edit images captured with 76 other cameras. Use auto mode or any setting other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try again. Change the...it may occur. Technical Notes 139 A ring-shaped belt or rainbowcolored stripe appears in on images captured with another make of camera. • Only movies recorded with COOLPIX L310 can 88 be played back. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies. 88 • Images captured at an Image...
strong light source (such as sunlight) is in on images. or other make or model of digital camera. • These options cannot be able to edit images captured with 76 other cameras. Use auto mode or any setting other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try again. Change the...it may occur. Technical Notes 139 A ring-shaped belt or rainbowcolored stripe appears in on images captured with another make of camera. • Only movies recorded with COOLPIX L310 can 88 be played back. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies. 88 • Images captured at an Image...
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... and electronic VR (still pictures) Electronic VR (movies) Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF Focus range (from lens) • Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in . Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L310 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in .) to actual picture) Storage Technical Notes Media Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card...
... and electronic VR (still pictures) Electronic VR (movies) Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF Focus range (from lens) • Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in . Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L310 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in .) to actual picture) Storage Technical Notes Media Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card...
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Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on the memory card. • Exif version...
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on the memory card. • Exif version...