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Nikon COOLPIXL24BLK, L24-SLV, COOLPIXL24RED, COOLPIXL24SLV user manual Trademark Information

Models: COOLPIXL24RED L24 L24-SLV COOLPIXL24SLV COOLPIXL24BLK

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Trademark Information

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Nikon COOLPIXL24BLK, L24-SLV, COOLPIXL24RED, COOLPIXL24SLV user manual Trademark Information

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Smart Portrait Mode Easy Auto ModeShooting in the Auto Mode Introduction First Steps Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling batteries Do not immerse in or expose to water Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Modifications Federal CommunicationsInterference Statement Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 100 About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body 111 Tripod socket Battery-chamberParts of the Camera Monitor Shooting Current frame number Displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting modePlayback 104 Cplayback Button Ashooting mode ButtonBasic Operations Shooting-mode Selection Menu For Playback Multi SelectorFor Shooting For the Menu Screen Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Switching Between TabsLower tab Display the setup Menu Button Attaching the Camera Strap Help DisplaysAbout the Shutter-release Button Turning On and Off the Camera Inserting the BatteriesApplicable Batteries Alternative Power Sources Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesBattery Type Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Choose Yes and press k Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Daylight Saving Time Choose the order in which the day, month When Easy auto mode is displayed, press kChange the date and time Year are displayed and press k or K Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Press k Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery level indicator Number of Exposures Remaining Available Functions in Easy Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in GEasy Auto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select GEasy Auto Mode Motion Detection Frame the picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame a Picture Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Autofocus Performance Focus and ShootDuring Recording Did someone blink? Screen Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModePress a to switch to shooting mode Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Playback ModePower on by Pressing c Viewing Pictures Easy auto mode Automatic Scene Selection Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose a and press k Shooting in the Auto ModePress Ato display the shooting-mode selection menu Frame the subject and shoot Press mflash mode on the multi selector Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a Mode and press k Flash Mode Setting Using the FlashShooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W Flash Lamp Press the multi selector Hor Ito select on Press k Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress nself-timer on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button Rest of the way down Press the multi selector Hor Ito select on and press k Macro ModePress p macro mode on the multi selector Rotate the zoom control to move to the wide zoom position Press the shutter-release button to shoot Exposure CompensationPress o exposure compensation on the multi selector Exposure Compensation Value Selector Hand Ito select scene mode Using the Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Image Mode Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes FeaturesUsing the Scene Mode Off Off*2 SportsENight portrait For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended Beach/snow Other settings can be selected Shooting Suited for the Scene Museum MFireworks show Using the Scene Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food Taking Pictures for Food ModePress the multi selector Hor Ito adjust Color if necessary Adjusting Hues When Using Food Mode Shoot the first picture Taking Pictures for a PanoramaUse the multi selector to choose the direction Press k Shoot the second picture Panorama Maker Press kwhen shooting is completedPanorama Assist More Information Up to three faces will be recognized. When the faces Using Smart Portrait ModePress Ato exit smart portrait mode Change to another shooting mode Auto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait Mode Using Smart Portrait ModeFace Detection and Smiling Face Detection Features Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Calendar DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Use Description Choose date Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using Face DetectionMonitor Switch to shooting Press a Mode Use Description Zoom Rotate the zoom control to g Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing PicturesRestrictions on Picture Editing ID-Lighting and press k Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingUse the multi selector to choose Choose OK and press k Copy is displayed with a gray frame Resizing Pictures Small PictureUse the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press k Press d Use the multi selector to select Yes and press k Creating a Cropped Copy CropRefine copy composition About the Size of the Original Image To select D, then press k Press Ain shooting mode to displayRecording Movies Displaying the Movie Menu Movie MenuDSelecting Movie Options Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie Playback Full-frame playback mode a 24, movies areMovie, display it in full-frame playback mode Press k Deleting Movie Files Connect the camera to the TV Connecting to a TVTurn off the camera Tune the television to the video channel Install the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Compatible Operating Systems Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Turn on the camera Windows Source device Disconnecting the Camera Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 ManuallyViewing ViewNX 2 Help Information Image File Names and Folder Names TimeA Print multiple pictures A65 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting the Audio Video/USB Cable Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settings Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing starts When the print selection screen is displayed, press dPrinting Multiple Pictures Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press k Print selection Choose Print selection, Print all images orDpof printing and press k Print menu Again Paper SizeImages and press k. To print pictures, press Use the multi selector to choose Print set Press din playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Select images and press k Date Imprint Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDeleting All Print Orders Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AImage mode Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MB White BalanceBWhite Balance Camera zooms Preset ManualChoose Measure Reference object frame Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selectorSet AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MCContinuous Multi-shot Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MFColor OptionsFColor Options Motion detection is not enabled Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same TimeWhen using Multi-shot 16, Image Or Cyanotype, the White balance Displaying the Playback Menu Following functions are available in playback modePlayback Options The Playback Menu Slide show Delete Press H or Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Selecting Multiple PicturesPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picture To fix the selection of pictures, press k Slide show begins BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Choose End or Restart Delete selected pictures or all pictures Press cplayback mode Md playback menu McDeleteDelete Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following settings Press the multi selector Jto enter the menu Displaying the Setup MenuPress dto display the menu screen Press H or Ito select the ztab Select the method for displaying menus MenusPress K or k Press dM zsetup menu a 84 McWelcome screen CWelcome Screen Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose xTravel destination and press k Imprinting the Date on Pictures Clock BatteryWHome Time Zone New city time zone menu is displayed Time Zones UTC Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MeMonitor settings EMonitor SettingsFollowing settings are available Photo Info Info Date Imprint and Print Set Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MfDate imprintFDate Imprint Press the d button M zSetup menu a 83 M wElectronic VR WElectronic VR UMotion Detection Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MUMotion detectionOff Motion detection is not enabled HAF Assist Change settings for AF-assist illuminationPress dM zsetup menu a 84 MhAF assist When using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings KAuto Off Canceling Standby ModePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MkAuto off Formatting Internal Memory Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MlFormat memory/mFormat cardFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting a Memory Card Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MoVideo mode OVideo ModePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MnLanguage Language 100 DBlink WarningOperating the Did someone blink? Screen Portrait a 34 and Night portrait a 35 scene modes PReset All 101 102 Setup MenuOption Default value Paper size A64 Others 103 SBattery TypePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MsBattery type 104 Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MdProtectProtect 105 Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MfRotate imageFRotate Image Multi selector and press k Select an option from the copy screen usingCopy Choose the copy option and press k 107 Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MrFirmware versionRFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version Battery charger EN-MH2 Optional AccessoriesRechargeable Batteries Battery 108 109 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows Image File and Folder Names110 DSCN0001 . JPG Caring for the Camera 111 Caring for the Camera Battery112 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning113 Storage Error Messages 115 P3968×2232 Error Messages116 117 118 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Electronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting119 Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is Shot 16 is selected for Continuous 120Continuous 121 Printer to select paper size Even when using a PictBridge compatible Camera122 Used by the camera Nikon Coolpix L24 Digital Camera Specifications123 Specifications 124 Specifications 125 Supported Standards 126 127 SymbolsIndex 128 Video Mode 129 130 Page CT0K0111