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Nikon COOLPIXL26SIL, L25, COOLPIXL26RED, COOLPIXL26BLK, 26299 manual Trademark Information

Models: COOLPIXL26RED COOLPIXL26BLK COOLPIXL26SIL 26299 L25 L26

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Nikon COOLPIXL26SIL, L25, COOLPIXL26RED, COOLPIXL26BLK, 26299 manual Trademark Information

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First Iii Attaching the Camera StrapAbout This Manual Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Other InformationIcon Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesVii 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 F20 XviiiF15 F21 Camera Body Monitor Parts of the Camera Lens cover closed Camera BodyWide Multi selector Apply selection button Lens cover E64 Multi selector Apply selection button Shooting Mode Monitor F12 Date not set indicator 19, 86, E65Focus area face detection Number of exposures remaining Current image number E63 Basics of Shooting and Playback Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModePreparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Insert the batteries Preparation 1 Insert the BatteriesApplicable Batteries Alkaline Batteries Battery TypeRemoving the Batteries Does not cover the area around Negative terminal Basics of Shooting and Playback Inserting a Memory Card Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing the Memory Card Camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediatelyInternal Memory and Memory Cards Formatting a Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Playback Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito select the date format and press the kbutton When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton Press the Abutton Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Lens extends and the monitor turns on Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting ModeEasy auto mode is used in this example Exhausted Battery level indicatorTurning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto Off Camera enters Frame the picture Frame a PictureHold the camera steady When Using a Tripod Using the ZoomEasy Auto Mode Digital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Small image size Basics of Shooting and Playback Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A27 Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway A27 Release button is pressed halfway Shutter-release ButtonPress halfway Press all the way Shutter and take a picture AF-assist Illuminator L26 Only and Flash See Using Face Detection a 63 for more informationAutofocus To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Use the multi selector to select an image to Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Display Viewing Images More Information Delete Images To undo the selection, press I to remove y Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Automatic Scene Selection GEasy Auto ModeChanging GEasy Auto Mode Settings Backlighting Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesPanorama assist Pet portrait Shooting Features 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 Shooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling FacesSet Smile timer a 45, E23 to Off When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this feature Option Description Image modeSetting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Using Skin Softening Portrait A36 or Night portrait A37 scene mode AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode Settings Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash Quality used when saving images aOptions Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Continuous Macro mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features Geasy Scene Smart Auto Effective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesFlash Lamp Telephoto zoom position Available Flash Modes Flash Mode Setting Red-eye Reduction Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Using the Self-timerFocus and exposure will be set Shooting Features Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Using Macro Mode Macro Mode Setting Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Exposure Compensation Value Off Off5 Default SettingsFlash Self-timer Macro Exposure 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 When using Black-and-white,Sepia, or Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyWhen Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Portrait a 36 and Night portrait FocusingUsing Face Detection Focus Lock Playback Zoom Using ViewNXFeatures 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 Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Start the installer Mac OS Download the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Choose how images will be copied to the computer Click Start Transfer Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing ImagesStart ViewNX Playing Back Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuRecording Movies Recording Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Camera Temperature Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Functions Available with Movie Recording Single AF Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuMVGA 640×480, and Wqvga 320×240 Paused Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor Adjusting volume Deleting moviesPage General Camera Setup Setup Setup Menu Option Description Format memory Computer Reset allBattery type E56Page Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Reference Section Icon of the last scene selected is displayed Using Panorama AssistPicture Camera returns to step Press the kbutton when shooting is completeTake the next picture File and Folder Names E63 RIndicatorCombining Images to Make a Panorama Panorama Maker 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 Press the dbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton File and Folder Names E63 Reference Section E11Image Size Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVSet the TV’s input to external video input E12 E13 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Print order option E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE14 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings Reference Section E15 Turn on the camera E16 Select the desired number of copies up to Printing Individual ImagesSelect Copies and press the kbutton Nine and press the kbutton Select Start print and press the kbutton Select Paper size and press the kbuttonSelect the desired paper size and press the k button Printing begins To exit the print menu, press the d button Printing Multiple ImagesE19 E20 Dpof printing E21Paper Size E22 Smart Portrait MenuSkin Softening E23 Smile TimerBlink Proof Option Option Description AAuto default setting Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E24 E25 Using Preset ManualSelect Measure Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance E26 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manualFrame the reference object in the measuring window Reference Section Measuring window Continuous Shooting E27 Color Options E28 Select Select images and press the k Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Button E30 Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE31 Slide show begins BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to select Start End the slide show or restart it Protect E33 Image Selection Screen E34 FRotate Image E35 E36 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton E37 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed E38 Movie MenuMovie Options Autofocus Mode L26 Only E39 Welcome Screen E40 E41 Setting and press the k button Date formatTime Zone and Date Day/Month/Year Press K Selecting the Travel Destination Time ZoneSelect xTravel destination and press the k button E42 WHome Time Zone Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zoneE43 Daylight Saving Time E44 Time Zones E45 Monitor SettingsPhoto Info E46 E47 When shooting moviesPrint Date Imprinting Date and Time Print Date and Print Order E48 Shake are reduced when shooting still imagesElectronic VR When Pet portrait a 42 is set to Continuous E49 E50 KOff Motion detection is disabledMotion Detection Dusk/dawn a 38, Night landscape a 39, Museum a Auto AF Assist L26 OnlyE51 Telephoto position E52 Sound SettingsWhen using Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 E Auto Off When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerSleep mode E53 Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E54 E55 Video ModeLanguage Hungarian E56 Blink warning is disabledBlink Warning Blink? screen is displayed in the monitor E57 Switch to another faceBlink Warning Screen Function Description Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi Upload IndicatorEye-Fi upload is set to Disable E58 E59 Reset AllScene Mode Supported Eye-Fi Cards Smart Portrait Menu Setup MenuE60 Shooting Menu Others Option Default value Paper size E18, E19E61 E62 Battery TypeFirmware Version Lithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Reference Section File and Folder Names E63 Optional Accessories E64 E65 Error MessagesError accessing Eye-Fi card E66 4608×2592 for L26 and l3584×2016 for L25 E36 Images Lens errorE67 Current time zone E68 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product Camera Technical Notes and Index Spare Batteries Set the Battery type setting a 87, E62 to Coolpix Ni-MHBatteries Charging Batteries Cold Environment Usage Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Recycling Memory Cards Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues 86, E53 Time zone and date has not been set Hide info is selected for Photo infoSelect Show info Support Print date F10 Characteristics of Digital CamerasShooting Issues F11 To Multi-shot Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter F12 Playback Issues F13 Memory card contains no images. Replace F1487, E55 ViewNX Specifications F15 F16 Fireworks show scene mode F17 F18 Included batteries are for trial use only SpecificationsF19 Supported Standards F20 Index SymbolsBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover F21 F22 Pet portrait auto release F23Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable 69, 74, E12, E14 F24Skin softening........... , 68, E8, E22 F25 F26 Page 6MM26611-01