Main
Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L28
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTIONS
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera..................................... 1
The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9
Shooting Features..................................... 31
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Playback Features....................................... 61
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 73
General Camera Setup.............................. 81
Reference Section................................. E1
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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Using Menus (d Button)
desired menu icon.
You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
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Applicable Batteries
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
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Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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(A25).
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the way down (A25).
The Shutter-release Button
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Step 5 Play Back Images
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display.
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Step 6 Delete Images
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Shooting Features
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G (Easy Auto) Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Changing Scene Mode Settings
To View a Description of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)
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Using Skin Softening
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A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features.
Available Features
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
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Available Flash Modes
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Using the Self-timer
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rest of the way down.
Using Macro Mode
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
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Default Settings
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
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Features That Can Be S et by Pressing th e
Button (Shooting Menu)
When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button.
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
Available Shooting Menus
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Certain features cannot be used simultaneously.
Focusing
Using Face Detection
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Focus Lock
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Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
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Features That Can Be Set by P ressing the
Button (Playback Menu)
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Compatible Operating Systems
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Transferring Images to the Computer
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Viewing Images
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Recording Movies
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movie recording.
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
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The following settings can be changed.
Button (Movie Menu)
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button
Playing Back Movies
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General Camera Setup
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
Button (Setup Menu)
You can change the following settings by selecting the zmenu icon when the menu is displayed.
Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button
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Reference Section
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Using Panorama Assist
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results.
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and press the k button.
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panorama scene and take the first picture.
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complete.
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
The camera detects peoples faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.
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degree of softening and then press the kbutton.
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the k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Skin softening M k button
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desired copy size and then press the kbutton.
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Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Small picture M k button
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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Continuous Shooting
You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button
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Color Options
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Smile Timer
Blink Proof
The Playback Menu
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
Images selected for printing are indicated by w during playback.
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Slide Show
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press the k button.
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Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button
Protect
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The Image Selection Screen
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image.
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specify the number of copies).
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
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Autofocus Mode
You can select how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button
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The Setup Menu
You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Welcome Screen
d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button
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Time Zone and Date
You can set the camera clock.
d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button
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time zone.
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Monitor Settings
You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
You can set the options below.
Photo Info
d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
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Electronic VR
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
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Sound Settings
You can adjust the following sound settings.
d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
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Language
You can select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
d button M z menu icon M Language M k button
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Video Mode
Blink Warning
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The Blink Warning Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button
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Reset All
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Shooting Menu
Movie Menu Setup Menu
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Battery Type
Firmware Version
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File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Technical Notes and Index
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Caring for the Product
The Camera
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Batteries
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Memory Cards
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Shooting Issues
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Playback Issues
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L28 Digital Camera
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Approved Memory Cards
Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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