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Nikon COOLPIXL26BLK, L25, COOLPIXL26SIL Troubleshooting, Power, Display, Settings Issues, 86, E53

Models: COOLPIXL26RED COOLPIXL26BLK COOLPIXL26SIL 26299 L25 L26

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Power, Display, Settings Issues

	Problem		Cause/Solution	A
		•	Battery is exhausted.	21
	Camera turns off without	•	Camera has turned off automatically to save power.	86, E53
	warning.	•	The camera or battery have become too cold and	F4
			cannot operate properly.

		•	Camera is off.	21
		•	Battery is exhausted.	21
		• Standby mode for saving power: press the power		2, 22
			switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c
	Monitor is blank.	•	button, or b (e movie-record) button.
	Monitor is blank.	•	When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has	50
			charged.
		• Camera and computer are connected via USB		69, 74
Technical			cable.
Technical		• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video		69, E12
		• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video		69, E12
			cable.

NotesandIndex	Monitor is hard to read.	•	Adjust monitor brightness.	86, E45
NotesandIndex		• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.		F7

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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual Attaching the Camera StrapIii Icon Other InformationReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Vii Disposing of Data Storage DevicesComply with copyright notices For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteries Keep out of reach of children Introduction Use appropriate cables Xii Modifications Xiii Interface Cables Xiv Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Xvi Xvii Xviii F15F20 F21 Camera Body Monitor Parts of the Camera Wide Camera BodyLens cover closed Multi selector Apply selection button Lens cover E64 Multi selector Apply selection button Shooting Mode Monitor Date not set indicator 19, 86, E65 Focus area face detectionF12 Number of exposures remaining Current image number E63 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeBasics of Shooting and Playback Applicable Batteries Preparation 1 Insert the BatteriesInsert the batteries Battery Type Removing the BatteriesAlkaline Batteries Does not cover the area around Negative terminal Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Insert a memory cardInserting a Memory Card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPlayback Press Hor Ito select the date format and press the kbutton When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton Press the Abutton Clock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Easy auto mode is used in this example Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeLens extends and the monitor turns on Turning the Camera On and Off Battery level indicatorExhausted Power Saving Function Auto Off Camera enters Hold the camera steady Frame a PictureFrame the picture Using the Zoom Easy Auto ModeWhen Using a Tripod Digital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Small image size Basics of Shooting and Playback Press the shutter-release button halfway A27 Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button the rest Way down A27 Shutter-release Button Press halfwayRelease button is pressed halfway Press all the way Shutter and take a picture See Using Face Detection a 63 for more information AutofocusAF-assist Illuminator L26 Only and Flash To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Play Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to select an image to Display Viewing Images More Information Delete Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeTo undo the selection, press I to remove y Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings GEasy Auto ModeAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Panorama assist Pet portrait Shooting FeaturesBacklighting To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene ENight portrait Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame HSunset IDusk/dawn JNight landscape Frame a MFireworks show Page Shooting Features OPet portrait Set Smile timer a 45, E23 to Off Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesShooting ends Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Option Description Image mode Setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modesDetected. Self-timer cannot be used with this feature Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Using Skin Softening Portrait A36 or Night portrait A37 scene mode AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode Settings Quality used when saving images a Options Available in the Auto Shooting MenuDaylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash Continuous Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available FeaturesMacro mode Geasy Scene Smart Auto Using the Flash Flash Modes Flash LampEffective Range of the Flash Telephoto zoom position Available Flash Modes Flash Mode Setting Red-eye Reduction Focus and exposure will be set Shooting Features Using the Self-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Using Macro Mode Macro Mode Setting Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Press the kbutton to apply the compensation valuePress the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation Value Default Settings Flash Self-timer Macro ExposureOff Off5 Off Off5 On5 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Number of Images That Can Be Saved Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 isWhen using Black-and-white,Sepia, or When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Using Face Detection FocusingPortrait a 36 and Night portrait Focus Lock Features Using ViewNXPlayback Zoom Image is zoomed Displayed area guide Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Calendar Display Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straightPage Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Mac OS Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveDownload the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Terminate the connection Transfer images to the computerClick Start Transfer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu Recording MoviesPlaying Back Movies Recording Recording Movies Display the shooting screenPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Camera Temperature Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Functions Available with Movie Recording MVGA 640×480, and Wqvga 320×240 Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuSingle AF Playing Back Movies Functions Available During PlaybackPaused Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor Adjusting volume Deleting moviesPage General Camera Setup Setup Setup Menu Computer Reset all Battery typeOption Description Format memory E56Page Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintShooting Menu for AAuto Mode Reference Section Picture Using Panorama AssistIcon of the last scene selected is displayed Take the next picture Press the kbutton when shooting is completeCamera returns to step Combining Images to Make a Panorama Panorama Maker RIndicatorFile and Folder Names E63 Editing Features Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited Images ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Check the preview of the copy and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Select Yes and press the kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton Image Size E11File and Folder Names E63 Reference Section Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Set the TV’s input to external video inputHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera E12 E13 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E14 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrint order option E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Check printer settings Reference SectionTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E15 Turn on the camera E16 Printing Individual Images Select Copies and press the kbuttonSelect the desired number of copies up to Nine and press the kbutton Select Paper size and press the kbutton Select the desired paper size and press the k buttonSelect Start print and press the kbutton Printing begins E19 Printing Multiple ImagesTo exit the print menu, press the d button E20 Paper Size E21Dpof printing Skin Softening Smart Portrait MenuE22 Smile Timer Blink ProofE23 Option Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode White Balance Adjusting HueOption Description AAuto default setting E24 Using Preset Manual Select MeasureE25 Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual Frame the reference object in the measuring windowE26 Reference Section Measuring window Continuous Shooting E27 Color Options E28 Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderSelect Select images and press the k Button E30 E31 Canceling Existing Print OrderPrint Date BSlide Show Use the multi selector to select StartSlide show begins End the slide show or restart it Protect E33 Image Selection Screen E34 FRotate Image E35 Select a copy option and press the kbutton HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardE36 E37 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed Movie Options Movie MenuE38 Autofocus Mode L26 Only E39 Welcome Screen E40 Setting and press the k button Date format Time Zone and DateE41 Day/Month/Year Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Select xTravel destination and press the k buttonPress K E42 Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone E43WHome Time Zone Daylight Saving Time E44 Time Zones Photo Info Monitor SettingsE45 E46 When shooting movies Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE47 Print Date and Print Order Electronic VR Shake are reduced when shooting still imagesE48 When Pet portrait a 42 is set to Continuous E49 KOff Motion detection is disabled Motion DetectionE50 Dusk/dawn a 38, Night landscape a 39, Museum a AF Assist L26 Only E51Auto Telephoto position When using Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 E Sound SettingsE52 When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power Sleep modeAuto Off E53 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting Memory Cards E54 Video Mode LanguageE55 Hungarian Blink warning is disabled Blink WarningE56 Blink? screen is displayed in the monitor Switch to another face Blink Warning ScreenE57 Function Description Eye-Fi Upload Indicator Eye-Fi upload is set to DisableEye-Fi Upload E58 Reset All Scene ModeE59 Supported Eye-Fi Cards Setup Menu E60Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu E61 Option Default value Paper size E18, E19Others Battery Type Firmware VersionE62 Lithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Reference Section File and Folder Names E63 Optional Accessories E64 Error accessing Eye-Fi card Error MessagesE65 E66 4608×2592 for L26 and l3584×2016 for L25 Lens error E67E36 Images Current time zone E68 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product Camera Technical Notes and Index Set the Battery type setting a 87, E62 to Coolpix Ni-MH BatteriesSpare Batteries Charging Batteries Battery Terminals Remaining Battery ChargeCold Environment Usage Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and StorageStorage Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesCannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted 86, E53 Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show infoTime zone and date has not been set Support Print date Shooting Issues Characteristics of Digital CamerasF10 F11 To Multi-shot Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter F12 Playback Issues F13 F14 87, E55Memory card contains no images. Replace ViewNX Specifications F15 F16 Fireworks show scene mode F17 F18 F19 SpecificationsIncluded batteries are for trial use only Supported Standards F20 Symbols Battery-chamber/memory card slot coverIndex F21 F22 Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable F23Pet portrait auto release Skin softening........... , 68, E8, E22 F2469, 74, E12, E14 F25 F26 Page 6MM26611-01

Troubleshooting

Power, Display, Settings Issues

86, E53

cannot operate properly.

Camera is off.

Battery is exhausted.