Nikon COOLPIX L620 Quick Start Guide English (for customers in the Americas)
Summary
Introducing the Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera. This Quick Start Guide is essential reading for new users, providing comprehensive steps to set up your device safely and effectively. The manual covers everything from initial package inspection and battery insertion to handling electronic warnings and basic operation. Use this guide to gain confidence in utilizing its advanced photographic features right away!
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Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents First Steps Shooting and Playback Using View NX 2 Other Functions For Your Safety
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Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents First Steps Shooting and Playback Using View NX 2 Other Functions For Your Safety
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Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera. This guide introduces the procedures necessary in using this camera for the first time. Before using the camera, please read the informati...
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Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX L620 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline ba...
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Parts of the Camera Power switch/power-on lamp (delete) button Zoom control Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Shutter-release button d (menu) button (e movie-record) button Monitor (shooting mode...
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First Steps Step Attach the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap. First Steps
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Step Insert the Batteries and a Memory Card If a memory card is inserted, images are saved on the memory card when you take images. If a memory card is not inserted, images are saved in the camera’s i...
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When Inserting Batteries or a Memory Card Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or...
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2.3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Step Turn On the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera. First Steps
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The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you ...
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Step Select a Language and Set the Camera Clock 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. ...
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New York Toronto, ima Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed ...
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4.6 Date and t ime 4.7 Date and t ime Press this button in shoot ing mode for shoot ing-mode Yes selec ion menu. Edit Edit Select Yes and press the k button. Press the A button. The shooting-mode sele...
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Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images After setting the date and time, enable print date from the Print date option in the z (setup) menu. Display the z (setup) menu (A29) using the following...
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Shooting and Playback Step Check the Battery Level and the Number of Exposures Remaining Battery level indicator Display Description The battery level is high. The battery level is low. The camera can...
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Step Frame a Picture 2.1 Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Using the Flash In situations where you want ...
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2.2 Frame the picture. When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes. Using the Zoom Move the zoom control. To zoom in closer to the subject, move toward (tel...
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Step Focus and Shoot 3.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). Wh...
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3.2 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The shutter is released and the image is saved to the memory card or internal memory. If you press the shutt...
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Deleting Images To delete the image currently displayed in the monitor, press the (delete) button. When the deletion screen is displayed, use the multi selector HI to select Current image and press th...
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Using View NX 2 View NX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install View NX 2 using the included View NX 2 CD-ROM. View NX 2™Your Imaging To...
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Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the...
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Start the installer. We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing View NX 2. Click Typical I...
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Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is...
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When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog wi...
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Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in th...
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Other Functions Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation Use the multi selector in shooting mode to apply the following settings. Flash Mode* The flash modes available are U (auto...
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Selecting a Shooting Mode Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection screen. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired shooting mode and press the k button. Easy ...
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Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized according to Por tra the scene that you select. Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the (e movie-record) button. Press the ...
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Using Camera Menus A variety of shooting and playback settings can be adjusted from the camera menus. Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode and use the multi selector to select a...
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Playback Mode The following options are available in full- frame playback mode. To Use Description Press the multi selector HIJK to display previous or subsequent images. Select images Press and hold ...
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To Use Description Switch to shooting Press the A button or shutter-release button to mode switch to shooting mode. Other Functions
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instr...
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Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when handling Never place the strap around the neck of batteries an infant or child. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the ...
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Do not immerse in or expose to water. precaution could result in electric Do not transport or store with metal shock. objects such as necklaces or hairpins. Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or Batt...
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Handle moving parts with care Avoid contact with liquid crystal Be careful that your fingers or other Should the monitor break, care should be objects are not pinched by the lens cover taken to avoid ...
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Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission user is encouraged to try to correct the (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference interference by one or more of the Statement fo...
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CAUTIONS Notice for customers in the State of California Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified WARNING that any changes or modifications made Handling the cord on this product will to...
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Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Avoid Sudden Changes in Nikon product, observe the precautions Temperature described below in addition to the Sudden changes in temperature,...
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Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Notes About the Monitor Light Sources for Extended Monitors and electronic viewfinders are Periods constructed with extremely high Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or...
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Manual Details
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 3.23 MB |
| Published | May 30, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do images get saved when I take photos with this camera?
Images are saved on the memory card if one is inserted; otherwise, they are saved in the camera’s internal memory.
What happens if I use non-Nikon chargers or batteries?
Using non-Nikon accessories may damage your camera and will void your Nikon warranty. Only certified Nikon products should be used.
How can I access the full Reference Manual for detailed instructions?
Insert the 'Reference Manual CD', double-click the icon, then double-click INDEX.pdf to select a language.
What electronics precautions must I take when handling the camera?
Avoid strong magnetic fields and strong static charges, and never immerse the device in water or high humidity.