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Nikon COOLPIXL24SLV, L24-SLV, COOLPIXL24BLK, COOLPIXL24RED user manual Table of Contents

Models: COOLPIXL24RED L24 L24-SLV COOLPIXL24SLV COOLPIXL24BLK

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For Your Safety	ii
WARNINGS	ii
Notices	v
Introduction	1
About This Manual	1
Information and Precautions	2
Parts of the Camera	4
The Camera Body	4
The Monitor	6
Basic Operations	8
A(shooting mode) Button	8
c (playback) Button	8
The Multi Selector	9
d Button	10
Switching Between Tabs	10
Help Displays	11
About the Shutter-release Button	11
Attaching the Camera Strap	11
First Steps	12
Inserting the Batteries	12
Applicable Batteries	12
Turning On and Off the Camera	12
Setting Display Language, Date and Time	14
Inserting Memory Cards	16
Removing Memory Cards	17
GBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode	18
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G(Easy Auto) Mode	18
Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode	19
Step 2 Frame a Picture	20
Using the Zoom	21
Step 3 Focus and Shoot	22
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures	24
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)	24
Deleting Pictures	24
Easy auto mode	26

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User’s Manual Trademark Information Shooting in the Auto Mode Easy Auto ModeSmart Portrait Mode Introduction First Steps Turn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when handling batteries For Your SafetyIii Do not immerse in or expose to water Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interference Statement Federal CommunicationsModifications Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents Table of Contents 100 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed 111 Battery-chamber Parts of the CameraTripod socket Shooting Monitor Playback Displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting modeCurrent frame number 104 Basic Operations Ashooting mode ButtonCplayback Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu For Shooting Multi SelectorFor Playback For the Menu Screen Lower tab Display the setup Menu Switching Between TabsDisplayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Button Help Displays About the Shutter-release ButtonAttaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Batteries Applicable BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera Battery Type Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesAlternative Power Sources Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date and TimeChoose Yes and press k Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time When Easy auto mode is displayed, press kChoose the order in which the day, month Year are displayed and press k or K Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cardInserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Battery level indicator Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingPress k Number of Exposures Remaining Turn the Camera On and Select GEasy Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in GEasy Auto ModeAvailable Functions in Easy Auto Mode Motion Detection Frame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Performance Did someone blink? Screen Press a to switch to shooting mode Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures Power on by Pressing c Playback ModeDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Viewing Pictures Automatic Scene Selection Easy auto mode Press Ato display the shooting-mode selection menu Shooting in the Auto ModePress the multi selector Hor Ito choose a and press k Frame the subject and shoot Setting the Flash Mode Using the FlashPress mflash mode on the multi selector Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a Mode and press k Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Press nself-timer on the multi selector Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress the multi selector Hor Ito select on Press k Press the shutter-release button Rest of the way down Press p macro mode on the multi selector Macro ModePress the multi selector Hor Ito select on and press k Rotate the zoom control to move to the wide zoom position Press o exposure compensation on the multi selector Exposure CompensationPress the shutter-release button to shoot Exposure Compensation Value Setting the Scene Mode Using the Scene ModeSelector Hand Ito select scene mode Image Mode Using the Scene Mode FeaturesLandscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Off Sports ENight portraitOff*2 Beach/snow For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended Other settings can be selected Shooting Suited for the Scene Museum MFireworks show Using the Scene Mode Press the multi selector Hor Ito adjust Color if necessary Taking Pictures for Food ModeUse this mode when taking pictures of food Adjusting Hues When Using Food Mode Use the multi selector to choose the direction Press k Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the first picture Shoot the second picture Panorama Assist Press kwhen shooting is completedPanorama Maker More Information Press Ato exit smart portrait mode Using Smart Portrait ModeUp to three faces will be recognized. When the faces Change to another shooting mode Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection Features Using Smart Portrait ModeAuto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait Mode Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar DisplayCalendar Display Use Description Choose date Monitor Switch to shooting Press a Mode Pictures Taken Using Face DetectionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use Description Zoom Rotate the zoom control to g Editing Pictures Restrictions on Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies Use the multi selector to choose Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingID-Lighting and press k Choose OK and press k Resizing Pictures Small Picture Use the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press kCopy is displayed with a gray frame Refine copy composition Creating a Cropped Copy CropPress d Use the multi selector to select Yes and press k About the Size of the Original Image Press Ain shooting mode to display Recording MoviesTo select D, then press k DSelecting Movie Options Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie, display it in full-frame playback mode Press k Full-frame playback mode a 24, movies areMovie Playback Deleting Movie Files Turn off the camera Connecting to a TVConnect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channel Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Turn on the camera Source device Windows Disconnecting the Camera Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 ManuallyPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker Image File Names and Folder Names Printing Pictures Connecting to a PrinterTimeA Print multiple pictures A65 Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting the Audio Video/USB Cable Check printer settings Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures When the print selection screen is displayed, press dPrinting starts Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press k Dpof printing and press k Choose Print selection, Print all images orPrint selection Print menu Paper Size Images and press k. To print pictures, pressAgain Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Press din playback modeUse the multi selector to choose Print set Choose Select images and press k Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print OrdersDate Imprint Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu AImage mode Number of Exposures Remaining Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MB White Balance BWhite BalanceWhite Balance Choose Measure Preset ManualCamera zooms Reference object frame Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MCContinuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selectorContinuous Multi-shot Set AAuto mode a 27 M dshooting menu MFColor Options FColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome When using Multi-shot 16, Image Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same TimeMotion detection is not enabled Or Cyanotype, the White balance Playback Options The Playback Menu Following functions are available in playback modeDisplaying the Playback Menu Slide show Delete Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picture Selecting Multiple PicturesPress H or Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies To fix the selection of pictures, press k Use the multi selector to choose Start BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Press cplayback mode Md playback menu McDelete DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures Setup menu contains the following settings Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press dto display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuPress the multi selector Jto enter the menu Press H or Ito select the ztab Menus Press K or kSelect the method for displaying menus CWelcome Screen Press dM zsetup menu a 84 McWelcome screen Date Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneUse the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k Choose xTravel destination and press k WHome Time Zone Clock BatteryImprinting the Date on Pictures New city time zone menu is displayed UTC Time Zones EMonitor Settings Following settings are availablePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MeMonitor settings Info Photo Info Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MfDate imprint FDate ImprintDate Imprint and Print Set WElectronic VR Press the d button M zSetup menu a 83 M wElectronic VR Press 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 Format Memory/mFormat Card Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MlFormat memory/mFormat cardFormatting Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MnLanguage OVideo ModePress dM zsetup menu a 84 MoVideo mode Language Operating the Did someone blink? Screen DBlink Warning100 Portrait a 34 and Night portrait a 35 scene modes 101 PReset All Option Default value Paper size A64 Setup Menu102 Others SBattery 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 Copy Select an option from the copy screen usingMulti selector and press k Choose the copy option and press k RFirmware Version Press dM zsetup menu a 84 MrFirmware version107 View the current camera firmware version Rechargeable Batteries Battery Optional AccessoriesBattery charger EN-MH2 108 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards109 110 Image File and Folder NamesPictures and movies are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 . JPG 111 Caring for the Camera Battery 112Caring for the Camera Cleaning 113Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage 115 Error Messages Error Messages 116P3968×2232 117 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply118 119 TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is 120 ContinuousShot 16 is selected for Continuous 121 122 Even when using a PictBridge compatible CameraPrinter to select paper size Used by the camera Specifications 123Nikon Coolpix L24 Digital Camera 124 Specifications 125 Specifications 126 Supported Standards Symbols Index127 128 129 Video Mode 130 Page CT0K0111