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Nikon COOLPIXL24BLK, L24-SLV, COOLPIXL24RED, COOLPIXL24SLV Shooting Options The Shooting Menu

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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 27), the shooting menu contains the following options.

A Image mode	A 72

Choose image size and quality. Also available when using other shooting modes (except movie mode).

B White balance	A 74

Match white balance to the light source.

C Continuous	A 76

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

F Color options	A 77

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

BCamera settings that cannot be applied at the same time

70Some functions may not be set at the same time (A 78).

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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 Parts of the Camera Battery-chamberTripod socket 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 About the Shutter-release Button Help DisplaysAttaching the Camera Strap Applicable Batteries Inserting the BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera 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 Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards 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 Ready the camera Frame a PictureFrame the picture Frame a Picture Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down 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 ENight portrait SportsOff*2 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 Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing PicturesOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies ID-Lighting and press k Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingUse the multi selector to choose Choose OK and press k Use the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press k Resizing Pictures Small PictureCopy is displayed with a gray frame 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 Recording Movies Press Ain shooting mode to displayTo select D, then press k 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 Images and press k. To print pictures, press Paper SizeAgain Use the multi selector to choose Print set Press din playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Select images and press k Deleting All Print Orders Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDate Imprint 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 BWhite Balance Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MB White BalanceWhite 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 FColor Options Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MFColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome 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 Press cplayback mode Md playback menu McDeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures 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 Press K or k MenusSelect the method for displaying menus 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 Following settings are available EMonitor SettingsPress dM zsetup menu a 84 MeMonitor settings Photo Info Info FDate Imprint Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MfDate imprintDate Imprint and Print Set Press the d button M zSetup menu a 83 M wElectronic VR WElectronic VR Off Motion detection is not enabled Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MUMotion detectionUMotion Detection Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MhAF assist Change settings for AF-assist illuminationHAF Assist Adjust the following sound settings ISound SettingsWhen using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MkAuto off Canceling Standby ModeKAuto 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 Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MsBattery type SBattery Type103 Protect Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MdProtect104 FRotate Image Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MfRotate image105 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 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories109 Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows Image File and Folder Names110 DSCN0001 . JPG Caring for the Camera 111 112 BatteryCaring for the Camera 113 CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Error Messages 115 116 Error MessagesP3968×2232 117 Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting118 Electronically Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting119 Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is Continuous 120Shot 16 is selected for Continuous 121 Printer to select paper size Even when using a PictBridge compatible Camera122 Used by the camera 123 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix L24 Digital Camera Specifications 124 Specifications 125 Supported Standards 126 Index Symbols127 128 Video Mode 129 130 Page CT0K0111