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Nikon COOLPIXL24BLK, L24-SLV, COOLPIXL24RED, COOLPIXL24SLV user manual 100

Models: COOLPIXL24RED L24 L24-SLV COOLPIXL24SLV COOLPIXL24BLK

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Table of Contents
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu	83
Displaying the Setup Menu	84
aMenus	85
cWelcome Screen	86
dDate	87
eMonitor Settings	90
fDate Imprint	92
wElectronic VR	93
UMotion Detection	94
hAF Assist	95
iSound Settings	96
kAuto Off	97
lFormat Memory/mFormat Card	98
nLanguage	99
oVideo Mode	99
d Blink Warning	100
pReset All	101
sBattery Type	103
dProtect	104
fRotate Image	105
hCopy	106
rFirmware Version	107
Technical Notes	108
Optional Accessories	108
Approved Memory Cards	109
Image File and Folder Names	110
Caring for the Camera	111
Cleaning	113
Storage	114
Error Messages	115
Troubleshooting	118
Specifications	123
Supported Standards	126
Index	127

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User’s Manual Trademark Information Easy Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto ModeSmart Portrait Mode Introduction First StepsFor Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with careFor Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteriesIii Do not immerse in or expose to waterObserve caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsFederal Communications Interference StatementModifications Interface CablesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents ViiiTable of Contents 100 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesInformation and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage DevicesParts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed 111Battery-chamber Parts of the CameraTripod socket Monitor ShootingDisplayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode PlaybackCurrent frame number 104Ashooting mode Button Basic OperationsCplayback Button Shooting-mode Selection MenuMulti Selector For ShootingFor Playback For the Menu ScreenSwitching Between Tabs Lower tab Display the setup MenuDisplayed when there are one or more menu items to follow ButtonHelp Displays About the Shutter-release ButtonAttaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Batteries Applicable BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Battery TypeAlternative Power Sources Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby ModeSetting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraChoose Yes and press k Daylight Saving TimeWhen Easy auto mode is displayed, press k Change the date and timeChoose the order in which the day, month Year are displayed and press k or KInserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cardInserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory CardsCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery level indicatorPress k Number of Exposures RemainingIndicators Displayed in GEasy Auto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select GEasy Auto ModeAvailable Functions in Easy Auto Mode Motion DetectionFrame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame the picture Using the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Performance Did someone blink? ScreenViewing Pictures Playback Mode Press a to switch to shooting modeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting PicturesPlayback Mode Power on by Pressing cDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Viewing PicturesEasy auto mode Automatic Scene SelectionShooting in the Auto Mode Press Ato display the shooting-mode selection menuPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose a and press k Frame the subject and shootUsing the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode on the multi selector Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a Mode and press kUsing the Flash Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled WFlash Mode Setting Flash LampTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Press nself-timer on the multi selectorPress the multi selector Hor Ito select on Press k Press the shutter-release button Rest of the way downMacro Mode Press p macro mode on the multi selectorPress the multi selector Hor Ito select on and press k Rotate the zoom control to move to the wide zoom positionExposure Compensation Press o exposure compensation on the multi selectorPress the shutter-release button to shoot Exposure Compensation ValueUsing the Scene Mode Setting the Scene ModeSelector Hand Ito select scene mode Image ModeFeatures Using the Scene ModeLandscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes OffSports ENight portraitOff*2 For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended Beach/snowOther settings can be selected Shooting Suited for the Scene Museum MFireworks show Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for Food Mode Press the multi selector Hor Ito adjust Color if necessaryUse this mode when taking pictures of food Adjusting Hues When Using Food ModeTaking Pictures for a Panorama Use the multi selector to choose the direction Press kShoot the first picture Shoot the second picturePress kwhen shooting is completed Panorama AssistPanorama Maker More InformationUsing Smart Portrait Mode Press Ato exit smart portrait modeUp to three faces will be recognized. When the faces Change to another shooting modeUsing Smart Portrait Mode Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection FeaturesAuto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait Mode Functions Available in Smart Portrait ModeThumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackCalendar Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackCalendar Display Use Description Choose datePictures Taken Using Face Detection Monitor Switch to shooting Press a ModeTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use Description Zoom Rotate the zoom control to gEditing Pictures Restrictions on Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Use the multi selector to chooseID-Lighting and press k Choose OK and press kResizing Pictures Small Picture Use the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press kCopy is displayed with a gray frame Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Refine copy compositionPress d Use the multi selector to select Yes and press k About the Size of the Original ImagePress Ain shooting mode to display Recording MoviesTo select D, then press k Movie Menu DSelecting Movie OptionsDisplaying the Movie Menu Movie Options and Maximum Movie LengthFull-frame playback mode a 24, movies are Movie, display it in full-frame playback mode Press kMovie Playback Deleting Movie FilesConnecting to a TV Turn off the cameraConnect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channelConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstall the Software Compatible Operating SystemsConnecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Turn on the cameraWindows Source deviceDisconnecting the Camera Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually Viewing ViewNX 2 Help InformationPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker Image File Names and Folder NamesConnecting to a Printer Printing PicturesTimeA Print multiple pictures A65 Turn camera off and disconnect USB cableConnecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterConnecting the Audio Video/USB Cable Check printer settingsPrinting Pictures One at a Time When the print selection screen is displayed, press d Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press kChoose Print selection, Print all images or Dpof printing and press kPrint selection Print menuPaper Size Images and press k. To print pictures, pressAgain Press din playback mode Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetUse the multi selector to choose Print set Choose Select images and press kCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print OrdersDate Imprint Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time Shooting Options The Shooting MenuDisplaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuAImage mode Number of Exposures Remaining Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MB White Balance BWhite BalanceWhite Balance Preset Manual Choose MeasureCamera zooms Reference object frameChange settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MCContinuousContinuous Multi-shotSet AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MFColor Options FColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time When using Multi-shot 16, ImageMotion detection is not enabled Or Cyanotype, the White balanceFollowing functions are available in playback mode Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Slide show DeleteSelecting Multiple Pictures Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picturePress H or Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies To fix the selection of pictures, press kBSlide Show Use the multi selector to choose StartSlide show begins Choose End or RestartPress cplayback mode Md playback menu McDelete DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following settingsDisplaying the Setup Menu Press dto display the menu screenPress the multi selector Jto enter the menu Press H or Ito select the ztabMenus Press K or kSelect the method for displaying menus Press dM zsetup menu a 84 McWelcome screen CWelcome ScreenSetting Travel Destination Time Zone DateUse the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k Choose xTravel destination and press kClock Battery WHome Time ZoneImprinting the Date on Pictures New city time zone menu is displayedTime Zones UTCEMonitor Settings Following settings are availablePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MeMonitor settings Photo Info InfoPress dM zsetup menu a 84 MfDate imprint FDate ImprintDate Imprint and Print Set Press the d button M zSetup menu a 83 M wElectronic VR WElectronic VRPress dM zsetup menu a 84 MUMotion detection Off Motion detection is not enabledUMotion Detection Change settings for AF-assist illumination Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MhAF assistHAF Assist ISound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsWhen using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot Canceling Standby Mode Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MkAuto offKAuto Off Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MlFormat memory/mFormat card Format Memory/mFormat CardFormatting Internal Memory Formatting a Memory CardOVideo Mode Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MnLanguagePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MoVideo mode LanguageDBlink Warning Operating the Did someone blink? Screen100 Portrait a 34 and Night portrait a 35 scene modesPReset All 101Setup Menu Option Default value Paper size A64102 OthersSBattery Type Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MsBattery type103 Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MdProtect Protect104 Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MfRotate image FRotate Image105 Select an option from the copy screen using CopyMulti selector and press k Choose the copy option and press kPress dM zsetup menu a 84 MrFirmware version RFirmware Version107 View the current camera firmware versionOptional Accessories Rechargeable Batteries BatteryBattery charger EN-MH2 108Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards109 Image File and Folder Names 110Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 . JPGCaring for the Camera 111Battery 112Caring for the Camera Cleaning 113Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Error Messages 115Error Messages 116P3968×2232 117 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply118 Troubleshooting 119Electronically Controlled Cameras Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is120 ContinuousShot 16 is selected for Continuous 121 Even when using a PictBridge compatible Camera 122Printer to select paper size Used by the cameraSpecifications 123Nikon Coolpix L24 Digital Camera Specifications 124Specifications 125Supported Standards 126Symbols Index127 128 Video Mode 129130 Page CT0K0111

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Displaying the Setup Menu

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