Nikon 26331, L310 Using the Flash

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Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

Using the Flash

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by

raising the flash.

•The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 19 ft) at the maximum

wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft to 9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum

telephoto zoom position.

•If the flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A20), the camera

automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode.

When the flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and W is displayed at

the top of the monitor.

Selecting a Flash Mode

When using auto mode (A50), certain scene modes (A35), or smart portrait

mode (A46), the following flash modes are available.

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A30).

WOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

XFill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit

subjects.

YSlow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night

portraits that include background scenery.

Flash illuminates main subject; Slow shutter speeds are used to capture background

at night or under dim light.

Contents

Main Page i ii For Your Safety WARNINGS iii iv v Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. vi Notice for customers in Canada vii Table of Contents viii ix x 1 Introduction About This Manual D A B C C 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 3 Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 765 8 13 12 4321 Page Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. B Page 8 Parts of the Camera The Monitor Shooting 999 999 / 99 9 1m0 0 s 999 9/99 99 999/ 999 999 Basic Operations A(Shooting mode) Button c(Playback) Button b(e Movie-record) Button 11 Basic Operations For the Menu Screen The Multi Selector For Shooting For Playback 12 Basic Operations 1 2 to choose an item, and then press K or the k button. 3 4 Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen About the Shutter-release Button 14 First Steps Inserting the Batteries 1 cover. 2 3 cover. B If Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on. is displayed B C Batteries with a flat negative terminal Setting Display Language, Date and Time 1 2 3 4 D 5 6 7 8 D 1 are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. 2 B 3 B Write protect switch B Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode 1 2 3 4 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G(Easy auto) Mode C D 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 B 23 Using the Zoom C 24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 2 the way down. Step 3 Focus and Shoot B C 26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Viewing Images (Playback Mode) Press the c button. C Deleting Unwanted Images 1 2 3 1 2 B C Using the Flash Selecting a Flash Mode 1 2 3 B Using the Flash B C Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation 1 2 3 4 C 1 2 3 34 Easy Auto Mode Automatic Scene Selection Notes on Face Detection 35 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) 1 mode and press the multi selector H or I to select scene mode. 2 K to select a scene, and press the k button. 3 Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Shooting for a Panorama 1 2 3 4 45 5 completed. The camera returns to step 2. B D 1 2 3 4 B C 48 Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) 1 mode and press the multi selector H or I to select d, and press the 2 items in the sport continuous menu. 3 B 50 Auto Mode 28) and self-timer ( 51) and exposure compensation ( 1 2 and press the k button. 3 picture. 1 2 3 C Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Displaying the Shooting Menu B Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) C White Balance (Adjusting Hue) B 1 2 3 4 5 Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). B ISO Sensitivity B Color Options B Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. 62 More on Playback Full-frame Operation C Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display C B Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 66 Images Captured with Face Detection or Pet Detection 67 Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. Displaying the Playback Menu a Print Order 1 2 3 69 4 copies (up to nine) of each. 5 date and shooting information. Images specified for Print order are indicated during playback by the w icon. B C D 71 b Slide Show 1 press the k button. 2 3 B d Protect 1 2 3 f Rotate Image h 75 Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 the multi selector and press the k button. 2 button. B Image Editing Function C D Editing Images I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 1 2 3 g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size 1 2 3 4 o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 3 4 C Recording Movies 1 2 3 4 Page B C 83 Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. 1 press the d button. 2 84 3 4 Movie Options Select the type of movies that are recorded. C Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Electronic VR Select the electronic vibration reduction setting that is used when recording movies. When electronic VR is set to On, R is displayed when movie recording starts (A8). Enhanced Resolution Movie Playback B Deleting Movies Editing Movies 1 2 3 4 5 6 B Page Page Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 B 96 Using ViewNX 2 2 3 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. C Connecting to a Printer B D Page Printing Images One at a Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 2 3 4 DPOF printing and press the k button. 102 Connecting to a Printer 5 C 103 Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. 104 Displaying the Setup Menu 1 2 3 4 Welcome Screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. 107 Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 and press the k button. 2 3 4 Page D Monitor Settings The following settings are available. 111 Photo Info Print Date At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8). d button M z (Setup menu) (A104)M Print date B C Vibration Reduction B D Motion Detection B Sound Settings Specify sound settings. B Auto Off C 117 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting internal memory Formatting a Memory Card B Language Select one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings Blink Warning 120 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen Reset All Page Battery Type Page Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera C Caring for the Camera Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage C 129 Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards File and Folder Names Error Messages Page Page * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. 136 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply 137 Shooting Page 139 Playback Page Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L310 Digital Camera Page B Supported Standards 145 Index Symbols A B C 146 F H I J 147 R S T U