Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With
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Turn off in the event of mal- function
For Your Safety
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
Observe caution when han- dling batteries
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Observe the following pre
Use appropriate cables
Observe caution when using the flash
Handle moving parts with care
CD-ROMs
Interface Cables
Modifications
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Table of Contents
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Image Mode White Balance Metering Continuous
Color Options AF Area Mode Restrictions on Camera Settings
Slide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy
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About This Manual
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Attaching the Camera Strap
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
Lens cover
Connector cover c 59, 60, 65 Opening the connector cover
Battery-chamber cover c Memory card slot c
Parts of the Camera
Monitor
Internal memory/memory card
Number of exposures
Monitor
Playback
Internal memory
Current frame number
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Mode Selector
Multi Selector
Full-Frame Playback
Help Displays
Menu Button
Inserting Batteries
Battery charger recharging state and recommendations
Charge the Batteries EN-MH1 batteries only
Plug in the charger
Inserting Batteries
EN-MH1 Batteries
Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
Supported Batteries
Close the battery-chamber cover
Turning On and Off the Camera
Insert the batteries
Battery Type
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Alternative Power Resources
Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
Turn on the camera
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Press G or H to choose Yes and press
Press J
Press G or H to edit the month M and press J
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Daylight Saving Time
Y blink
Inserting Memory Cards
Turn the camera off, and open Battery-chamber cover
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Slide the mode selector to L
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Turn the camera on
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Indicators in L auto Mode
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
Frame a Picture
Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom
Vibration reduction K
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Shutter-Release Button
Set focus
Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Press
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken
Using the Flash
Press J flash mode
Flash menu is displayed
When Lighting is Poor
Using the Flash
Flash Lamp
Red-eye Reduction
Press H self-timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d
Press the shutter-release button Fully
Press L macro close-up mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture
Press d
Exposure Compensation
Image Mode
Scene Mode
Scene Assist Modes four types
Scene Modes eleven types
Scene Assist Modes
Select b mode Press m to display the scene menu
Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes
Frame a picture and shoot
Scene Assist Modes
Portrait Assist
Landscape Assist
Default z Auto
Architecture
Group right, Group left Changeable
Sports Assist
Using a Tripod
Night Portrait Assist
Noise Reduction
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
Scene Modes
Frame the subject and take the picture
Scene modes
Following scene modes are available
Scene Modes
Using a Tripod
Scene Modes
Scene Modes
Take the first picture
Taking Pictures for a Panorama c
Take the second picture
Press d to finalize the series
Panorama Assist
Frame a picture using the K guide
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Press m
K guide is displayed
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
Face-Priority AF
One-Touch Portrait Menu
Press m in the one-touch portrait mode
Applying Portrait Effect
Press G or H to choose the option and press d
Press k v to return to full-frame playback Cancel thumb
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Nail playback Frame playback Delete picture
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Editing Pictures
Cropped Copy Image Mode
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press the shutter-release button
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
Press the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d
Editing Pictures
Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Playback menu is displayed
Small picture copy is created at the chosen size
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Select T mode
Movie Mode
Settings for Movie Mode
Press the shutter-release button to start recording
Movie Menu
Auto-Focus Mode
Movie Options
Movie File and Folder Names
Select T mode Press m
Applying Movie Setting
Press G or H to choose the desired set- ting and press d
Movie Menu
Deleting Movie Files
Movie Playback
Playback display
Is paused
Connecting to a Computer c
Connecting to a TV c
Connecting to a Printer c
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting the A/V Cable
Connecting to a TV
Video Mode
Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Installing PictureProject
Confirming USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Setting the USB Option
Press G or H to choose Interface and press d
Press G or H to choose USB and press d
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Transfer pictures and movies
Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash
Marking Pictures for Transfer
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Set the USB option c 61 to PTP
Turn the camera off Turn the printer on
Press G or H to choose Copies and press d
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Press G or H to choose Paper size and press d
PictBridge menu is displayed
Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press G or H to choose Start print and press d
Printing starts
Print selection
Paper Size
When printing is complete
Monitor display returns to the Print menu step
Press d to terminate printing before it is complete
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Press m in playback mode
Press G or H to choose Print selected and press d
Choose the pictures and number of cop
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Set the date and info options
Print Set
Dpof Print Order
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Following options are available in the shooting menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image Mode
Stored
PC screen1024 024 ×
Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining
White Balance
Auto default setting
Preset White Balance
Press G or H to choose Measure
Frame the reference object Press d
Metering
Continuous
Color Options
BSS
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses
AF Area Mode
Focus Lock
Autofocus
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode
Flash mode
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Following options are available in the playback menu
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Setting is enabled
Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d
Slide Show
Slide show begins
Press d to play the slide show again, or choose
Protect
Delete
Choose Yes and press d in the confirmation
Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without
Marking for Transfer
Transfer Marking
Copy
File Number
Copies
Following options are available in the setup menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Screen Or H to choose Set up and press d
Menus
Welcome Screen
When Select an image is Selected
Date
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Press G or H to choose Y and press d
New city time zone screen is displayed
Home Time Zone
Clock Battery
GMT + Location
Time Zones
Photo Info
Monitor Settings
Following options are available
Following display options are available
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Date imprint and Print set
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Date Counter
Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
Auto Off
Auto Off
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Memory Card
Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transfer
Language
Interface
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Reset All
Setup menu
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Others
Firmware Version
Battery Type
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View the current camera firmware version
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used
Image File and Folder Names
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Copies Identifier Extension
105
Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
Batteries
107
Storage
108
Error Messages
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Error Messages
Try again Transfer error Check battery level
Display Problem Solution Communications
Connected System error Error has occurred
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Troubleshooting
Shutter-release button halfway
Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
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Focus
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Project automatically
Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix L5 Digital Camera
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Specifications
Supported Standards
Specifications
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EN-MH1 NiMH Batteries
Index
Symbols
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LR6 AA 12, 13, 102 ZR6 AA 12
Movies Playback
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Recording
Multi selector 5 Museum Night landscape
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