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Introduction
Read This First
Confirming the Package Contents
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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
Before Taking Important Pictures
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About the Manuals
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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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..................................... 33
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Playback Features....................................... 65
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 77
General Camera Setup.............................. 85
Reference Section................................. E1
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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
Parts of the Camera
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
COOLPIX L26
1234 5
67 8 910
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COOLPIX L25
1234 5 6 7
8 910
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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
1
2
3
Applicable Batteries
B
C
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
1
2
B
3
14
B
Approved Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
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2
3
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6
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8
9
C
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4
number of exposures remaining.
Turning the Camera On and Off
C
23
Step 2 Frame a Picture
1
2
24
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
B
C
26
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1
(A27).
2
the way down (A27).
The Shutter-release Button
B
C
29
Step 4 Play Back Images
1
2
display.
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Step 5 Delete Images
1
2
3
1
2
B
C
Shooting Features
34
Shooting Features
G (Easy Auto) Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
C
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)
1
2
3
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
B
C
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Using Skin Softening
B
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features.
Available Features
50
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
1 2
desired mode and press the k button.
C
51
Available Flash Modes
C
Using the Self-timer
3
4
Using Macro Mode
1 2
3
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
1
2
3
4
C
Default Settings
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
B
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)
Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode
C
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Focusing
Using Face Detection
B
Focus Lock
1 2
3
4
Playback Features
66
Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
B
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
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2
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6
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Transferring Images to the Computer
1
B
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3
Viewing Images
C
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording Movies
1
2
movie recording.
3
B
C
Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu)
The following settings can be changed.
Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button
Playing Back Movies
B
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General Camera Setup
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab.
Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button
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Reference Section
Using Panorama Assist
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2
E3
3
4
complete.
B
E4
C
E5
Editing Still Images
Editing Features
B
E6
C
E7
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and press the k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M I D-Lighting M k button
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e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
1
degree of softening and press the k button.
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k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M e Skin softening M k button
1
2
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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2
3 4
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E14
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
E15
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
1 2
B
C
3
4
Printing Individual Images
1
2 3
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Reference Section
4 5
button.
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
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Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
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E21
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C
E22
The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
E23
Smile Timer
Blink Proof
E24
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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2
3
4
5
B
E27
Continuous Shooting
Change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Continuous
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Color Options
B
The Playback Menu
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
1
E30
2
copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon during playback.
B
C
b Slide Show
1
2
3
B
E33
d Protect
1
2
3
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f Rotate Image
B
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
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Autofocus Mode (L26 Only)
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode
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The Setup Menu
Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Welcome Screen
d button M z tab M Welcome screen
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Time Zone and Date
Set the camera clock.
d button M z tab M Time zone and date
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2
3
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time zone.
C
E44
C
E45
Monitor Settings
Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
Set the options below.
Photo Info
d button M z tab M Monitor settings
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E47
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
B
C
E48
Electronic VR
E49
B
E50
Motion Detection
B
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AF Assist (L26 Only)
E52
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
d button M z tab M Sound settings
B
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Auto Off
C
E54
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
B
E55
Language
Video Mode
E56
Blink Warning
E57
The Blink Warning Screen
E58
Eye-Fi Upload
d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload
C
E59
Reset All
C
E60
Smart Portrait Menu
Shooting Menu
Movie Menu Setup Menu
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E62
Battery Type
Firmware Version
E63
File and Folder Names
E64
Optional Accessories
E65
Error Messages
E66
E67
E68
Technical Notes and Index
F2
Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Product
The Camera
B
F3
B
F4
Batteries
B
F5
B
F6
Memory Cards
F7
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
F8
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
F9
F10
Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Shooting Issues
F11
F12
F13
Playback Issues
F14
F15
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera
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F17
F18
F19
B
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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B
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C
D
E
F
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H
I
J
L
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R
S
T
U