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Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Page Turn off in the event of mal- function For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when han- dling batteries For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables Modifications Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Selecting Scene Mode b Scene ModeViii More on Playback Color Options Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode White Balance Exp. + ContinuousSlide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy 106 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp cAttaching the Camera Strap Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Shooting MonitorInternal memory/memory card Number of exposures Monitor PlaybackInternal memory Current frame number Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode SelectorMulti Selector Full-Frame Playback Help Displays Menu Button Insert the Batteries Inserting BatteriesSupported Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Battery Type Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesAlternative Power Resources Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePress G or H to choose Yes and press Press J Daylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeY blink Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsFront label side Terminals Removing Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Slide the mode selector to L Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnCheck 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 OnAvailable Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Frame a Picture Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratioReady the camera Frame the picture Digital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and Shoot During Recording Focus and ShootShutter-Release Button Focus Lock Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Viewing/Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press Viewing/Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Press J flash mode Using the FlashChoose the desired flash mode and press Press the multi selector G or H to When Lighting is Poor Using the FlashFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction Press H self-timer Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress 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 ModeMacro Close-up Mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Image Mode Scene ModeScene Assist Modes four types Scene Modes eleven types Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes Scene Assist Modes Portrait Assist Self-timer Available Macro close-up OffScene Assist Modes Taking Pictures in the Face-priority AF Frame a picture using the K guideFace-Priority AF K guide is displayed Landscape Assist Default z AutoArchitecture Group right, Group left Changeable Sports Assist Noise Reduction Night Portrait AssistIs displayed in the monitor Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Scene ModesFrame the subject and take the picture Scene modes Following scene modes are available Scene Modes Flash Off Self-timer Self-timer Available Macro close-up Available Fill flash Taking Pictures for a Panorama c 24, self-timer c 26,Take the first picture Take the second picture Panorama Assist Press d to finalize the seriesMonitor display returns to that shown in step Nail playback Frame playback Delete picture Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Editing PicturesPress k v to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback c Press the shutter-release button Press u d in full-frame playback c Enhancing Contrast D-LightingPress 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 PicturePlayback menu is displayed Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Picture Editing Restrictions on Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Pictures Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Select T mode Movie ModeSettings for Movie Mode Press the shutter-release button to start recording Movie Options Movie MenuMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie File and Folder Names Applying Movie Setting Auto-Focus ModeSelect T mode Press m Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Press G or H to choose the desired set- ting and press d Deleting Movie Files Movie Playback To start voice recording Making a Voice Recording Making a Voice Recording Adding an index Currently saved voice recordings are listed Playing Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer Returning to the Voice Recording ModeDeleting Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings Press G or H to select the copy mode and press dPress the multi selector G or H to select Copy direction and press d Press d Press G or H to choose Yes and press Press G or H to choose a voice record- ing and press JCopying Voice Recordings Copy Connecting to a Computer c Connecting to a TV cConnecting to a Printer c Before Connecting the Camera Connecting the A/V Cable Connecting to a TVVideo Mode Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstalling PictureProject Confirming USB Option Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB OptionPress 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 CableTransfer pictures and movies Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the TrashMarking Pictures for Transfer Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterSet the USB option c 63 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 TimePress G or H to choose Paper size and press d Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d Printing Multiple PicturesPress G or H to choose Start print and press d Printing starts Computers, Paper Size When printing is completeMonitor 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 modePress 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 optionsPrint Set Dpof Print Order Displaying The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuFollowing options are available in the shooting menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image ModeStored PC screen1024 024 × Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Choose White bal. preset and press d Preset White BalancePress G or H to choose Measure Frame the reference object Exp. + Continuous Single default setting BSS Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsFlash mode Displaying The Playback Menu Playback Options The Playback MenuFollowing options are available in the playback menu Press the multi selector I or J to Number of copies when applying Print settingsChoose a picture Press G or H to choose on or OFF or Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d Slide ShowPress G or H to choose the recording date and press d Press d to play the slide show again, or End to Slide show beginsRecorded on other recording dates, choose Show Date and press d then perform steps 2 Protect DeleteChoose Yes and press d in the confirmation Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without Marking for Transfer Transfer Marking File Number CopyCopies Copying Voice Recordings Following options are available in the setup menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying The Setup MenuMenus Display the menu screen Welcome Screen When Select an image is Selected Date Setting Travel Destination Time ZonePress 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 SettingsFollowing options are available Following display options are available Date Imprint Date ImprintDate imprint and Print set Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Date CounterPress d to display Stored dates option Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsBlur Warning Button sound 100 Auto OffAuto Off Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Memory Card 101 Language Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL c Auto transferInterface 102 Scene mode Reset All103 Movie menu 104 Setup menuOthers Firmware Version Battery Type105 View the current camera firmware version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories106 107 Image/Sound File and Folder NamesCopies Identifier Extension 108 Caring for the Camera 109 CleaningCaring for the Camera Batteries 110 Storage 111 Error Messages 112 Error Messages101 113 Connected System error Error has occurred Display Problem Solution Transfer error Check battery level114 115 TroubleshootingShutter-release button halfway Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting116 Focus 117 Electronically Controlled Cameras 118 119 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera 120 Specifications Supported Standards Specifications121 Index Symbols122 Index 123Museum Night landscape Ntsc Enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 124 125 126 127 Nikon Corporation