Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With
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For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of mal- function
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Observe caution when han- dling batteries
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Observe the following pre
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
CD-ROMs
Modifications
Interface Cables
Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries
Table of Contents
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Color Options AF Area Mode Restrictions on Camera Settings
Image Mode White Balance Metering Continuous
Slide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy
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About This Manual
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Lens cover closed
Lens cover
Battery-chamber cover c Memory card slot c
Connector cover c 59, 60, 65 Opening the connector cover
Parts of the Camera
Internal memory/memory card
Monitor
Number of exposures
Playback
Monitor
Internal memory
Current frame number
Mode Selector
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Multi Selector
Full-Frame Playback
Menu Button
Help Displays
Battery charger recharging state and recommendations
Inserting Batteries
Charge the Batteries EN-MH1 batteries only
Plug in the charger
EN-MH1 Batteries
Inserting Batteries
Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
Close the battery-chamber cover
Supported Batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
Insert the batteries
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Battery Type
Alternative Power Resources
Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Turn on the camera
Press G or H to choose Yes and press
Press J
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Press G or H to edit the month M and press J
Daylight Saving Time
Y blink
Turn the camera off, and open Battery-chamber cover
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Formatting Memory Cards
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Slide the mode selector to L
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Turn the camera on
Indicators in L auto Mode
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Vibration reduction K
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Shutter-Release Button
Set focus
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback
Deleting Pictures
Press
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken
Press J flash mode
Using the Flash
Flash menu is displayed
Using the Flash
When Lighting is Poor
Flash Lamp
Red-eye Reduction
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press H self-timer
Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d
Press the shutter-release button Fully
Macro Close-up Mode
Press L macro close-up mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture
Exposure Compensation
Press d
Scene Mode
Image Mode
Scene Assist Modes four types
Scene Modes eleven types
Select b mode Press m to display the scene menu
Scene Assist Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes
Frame a picture and shoot
Portrait Assist
Scene Assist Modes
Default z Auto
Landscape Assist
Architecture
Group right, Group left Changeable
Sports Assist
Night Portrait Assist
Using a Tripod
Noise Reduction
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
Frame the subject and take the picture
Scene modes
Scene Modes
Following scene modes are available
Using a Tripod
Scene Modes
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures for a Panorama c
Take the first picture
Take the second picture
Press d to finalize the series
Panorama Assist
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Frame a picture using the K guide
Press m
K guide is displayed
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Face-Priority AF
Press m in the one-touch portrait mode
One-Touch Portrait Menu
Applying Portrait Effect
Press G or H to choose the option and press d
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Press k v to return to full-frame playback Cancel thumb
Nail playback Frame playback Delete picture
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Cropped Copy Image Mode
Editing Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press the shutter-release button
Press the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
Editing Pictures
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d
Playback menu is displayed
Small picture copy is created at the chosen size
Picture Editing
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Movie Mode
Select T mode
Settings for Movie Mode
Press the shutter-release button to start recording
Auto-Focus Mode
Movie Menu
Movie Options
Movie File and Folder Names
Applying Movie Setting
Select T mode Press m
Press G or H to choose the desired set- ting and press d
Movie Menu
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Playback display
Is paused
Connecting to a TV c
Connecting to a Computer c
Connecting to a Printer c
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a TV
Connecting the A/V Cable
Video Mode
Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Confirming USB Option
Setting the USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Press G or H to choose Interface and press d
Press G or H to choose USB and press d
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Transfer pictures and movies
Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash
Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
Marking Pictures for Transfer
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Connecting to a Printer
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Set the USB option c 61 to PTP
Turn the camera off Turn the printer on
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Press G or H to choose Copies and press d
Press G or H to choose Paper size and press d
PictBridge menu is displayed
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d
Press G or H to choose Start print and press d
Printing starts
Print selection
When printing is complete
Paper Size
Monitor display returns to the Print menu step
Press d to terminate printing before it is complete
Press m in playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Press G or H to choose Print selected and press d
Choose the pictures and number of cop
Set the date and info options
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Print Set
Dpof Print Order
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Following options are available in the shooting menu
Image Mode
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Stored
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Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining
Auto default setting
White Balance
Press G or H to choose Measure
Preset White Balance
Frame the reference object Press d
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome
AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses
Focus Lock
Autofocus
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Flash mode
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Following options are available in the playback menu
Setting is enabled
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Slide Show
Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d
Slide show begins
Press d to play the slide show again, or choose
Delete
Protect
Choose Yes and press d in the confirmation
Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without
Transfer Marking
Marking for Transfer
File Number
Copy
Copies
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Following options are available in the setup menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Screen Or H to choose Set up and press d
Menus
When Select an image is Selected
Welcome Screen
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Press G or H to choose Y and press d
New city time zone screen is displayed
Clock Battery
Home Time Zone
Time Zones
GMT + Location
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Following options are available
Following display options are available
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Date imprint and Print set
Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off
Auto Off
Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the Memory Card
Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Language
Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transfer
Interface
Reset All
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Setup menu
Others
Battery Type
Firmware Version
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View the current camera firmware version
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
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EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used
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Image File and Folder Names
Copies Identifier Extension
Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
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Caring for the Camera
Batteries
Storage
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Display Problem Solution Communications
Try again Transfer error Check battery level
Connected System error Error has occurred
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Troubleshooting
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Shutter-release button halfway
Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
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Focus
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Project automatically
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L5 Digital Camera
Specifications
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Specifications
Supported Standards
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EN-MH1 NiMH Batteries
Symbols
Index
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LR6 AA 12, 13, 102 ZR6 AA 12
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Movies Playback
Recording
Multi selector 5 Museum Night landscape
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