Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With
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Do not disassemble
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Turn off in the event of mal- function
Handle the camera strap with care
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when han- dling batteries
Observe the following pre
Handle moving parts with care
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
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
Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
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
Internal memory
Playback
Monitor
Current frame number
Multi Selector
Mode Selector
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Full-Frame Playback
Menu Button
Help Displays
Charge the Batteries EN-MH1 batteries only
Battery charger recharging state and recommendations
Inserting Batteries
Plug in the charger
EN-MH1 Batteries
Inserting Batteries
Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
Close the battery-chamber cover
Supported Batteries
Insert the batteries
Alternative Power Resources
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Battery Type
Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
Press G or H to choose Yes and press
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Turn on the camera
Press J
Daylight Saving Time
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Press G or H to edit the month M and press J
Y blink
Insert the memory card
Turn the camera off, and open Battery-chamber cover
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Formatting Memory Cards
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Slide the mode selector to L
Turn the camera on
Indicators in L auto Mode
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
Ready the camera
Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Vibration reduction K
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Shutter-Release Button
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Set focus
Deleting Pictures
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback
Press
Viewing Pictures
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken
Press J flash mode
Using the Flash
Flash menu is displayed
Flash Lamp
Using the Flash
When Lighting is Poor
Red-eye Reduction
Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press H self-timer
Press the shutter-release button Fully
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Press L macro close-up mode
Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture
Exposure Compensation
Press d
Scene Assist Modes four types
Scene Mode
Image Mode
Scene Modes eleven types
Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes
Select b mode Press m to display the scene menu
Scene Assist Modes
Frame a picture and shoot
Portrait Assist
Scene Assist Modes
Architecture
Default z Auto
Landscape Assist
Group right, Group left Changeable
Sports Assist
Night Portrait Assist
Using a Tripod
Noise Reduction
Frame the subject and take the picture
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
Scene modes
Scene Modes
Following scene modes are available
Using a Tripod
Scene Modes
Scene Modes
Take the second picture
Taking Pictures for a Panorama c
Take the first picture
Press d to finalize the series
Panorama Assist
Press m
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Frame a picture using the K guide
K guide is displayed
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Face-Priority AF
Applying Portrait Effect
Press m in the one-touch portrait mode
One-Touch Portrait Menu
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
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Cropped Copy Image Mode
Editing Pictures
Press the shutter-release button
Press the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
Editing Pictures
Playback menu is displayed
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d
Small picture copy is created at the chosen size
Picture Editing
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
Playing Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Settings for Movie Mode
Movie Mode
Select T mode
Press the shutter-release button to start recording
Movie Options
Auto-Focus Mode
Movie Menu
Movie File and Folder Names
Press G or H to choose the desired set- ting and press d
Applying Movie Setting
Select T mode Press m
Movie Menu
Playback display
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Is paused
Connecting to a Printer c
Connecting to a TV c
Connecting to a Computer c
Before Connecting the Camera
Video Mode
Connecting to a TV
Connecting the A/V Cable
Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable
Installing PictureProject
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Confirming USB Option
Press G or H to choose Interface and press d
Setting the USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Press G or H to choose USB and press d
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Transfer pictures and movies
Marking Pictures for Transfer
Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash
Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Connecting to a Printer
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Set the USB option c 61 to PTP
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Turn the camera off Turn the printer on
Press G or H to choose Paper size and press d
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Press G or H to choose Copies and press d
PictBridge menu is displayed
Press G or H to choose Start print and press d
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d
Printing starts
Print selection
Monitor display returns to the Print menu step
When printing is complete
Paper Size
Press d to terminate printing before it is complete
Press G or H to choose Print selected and press d
Press m in playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Choose the pictures and number of cop
Print Set
Set the date and info options
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Dpof Print Order
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Following options are available in the shooting menu
Stored
Image Mode
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
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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
Focus Lock
AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses
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 begins
Slide Show
Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d
Press d to play the slide show again, or choose
Choose Yes and press d in the confirmation
Delete
Protect
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
Screen Or H to choose Set up and press d
Displaying the Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Menus
When Select an image is Selected
Welcome Screen
Press G or H to choose Y and press d
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
New city time zone screen is displayed
Clock Battery
Home Time Zone
Time Zones
GMT + Location
Following options are available
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Following display options are available
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Date imprint and Print set
Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Auto Off
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off
Formatting the Memory Card
Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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
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Battery Type
Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version
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Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
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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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
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Batteries
Storage
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Connected System error Error has occurred
Display Problem Solution Communications
Try again Transfer error Check battery level
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Shutter-release button halfway
Troubleshooting
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Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
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
EN-MH1 NiMH Batteries
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Symbols
Index
LR6 AA 12, 13, 102 ZR6 AA 12
Recording
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Movies Playback
Multi selector 5 Museum Night landscape
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