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Introduction

Technical Notes	106
Optional Accessories	106
Image/Sound File and Folder Names	107
Caring for the Camera	108
Cleaning	109
Storage	110
Error Messages	111
Troubleshooting	115
Specifications	119
Index	122

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Contents

Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Turn off in the event of mal- functionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Observe caution when han- dling batteriesIii Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Selecting Scene Mode b Scene Mode Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersViii More on Playback Image Mode White Balance Exp. + Continuous Color Options Restrictions on Camera SettingsSlide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy 106 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Power-on lamp c Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Monitor ShootingInternal memory/memory card Number of exposures Playback MonitorInternal memory Current frame number Mode Selector Basic Operations/Displaying the HelpMulti Selector Full-Frame Playback Menu Button Help Displays Inserting Batteries Insert the BatteriesSupported Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Battery TypeAlternative Power Resources Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Setting Display Language, Date, and Time Turn on the cameraPress G or H to choose Yes and press Press J Setting Display Language, Date, and Time Daylight Saving TimeY blink Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsFront label side Terminals Write Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On Slide the mode selector to LCheck 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 ModeAvailable Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Frame a Picture Digital Zoom Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and Shoot During RecordingShutter-Release Button Focus Lock Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Full-Frame PlaybackDeleting Pictures Press Full-Frame Playback Mode Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Using the Flash Press J flash modeChoose the desired flash mode and press Press the multi selector G or H to Using the Flash When Lighting is PoorFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press H self-timerPress 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 modeMacro Close-up Mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Scene Mode Image ModeScene Assist Modes four types Scene Modes eleven types Scene Assist Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes Self-timer Available Macro close-up Off Portrait AssistScene Assist Modes Frame a picture using the K guide Taking Pictures in the Face-priority AFFace-Priority AF K guide is displayed Default z Auto Landscape AssistArchitecture Group right, Group left Changeable Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Noise ReductionIs displayed in the monitor Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene ModesFrame the subject and take the picture Scene modes Scene Modes Following scene modes are available Flash Off Self-timer Self-timer Available Macro close-up Available Fill flash 24, self-timer c 26, Taking Pictures for a Panorama cTake the first picture Take the second picture Press d to finalize the series Panorama AssistMonitor display returns to that shown in step Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Nail playback Frame playback Delete picture Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy CropPress k v to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback c Press the shutter-release button Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting Press u d in full-frame playback cPress G or H to choose OK and press d Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures Small Picture Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press dPlayback menu is displayed Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Restrictions on Picture Editing Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Pictures Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Movie Mode Select T modeSettings for Movie Mode Press the shutter-release button to start recording Movie Menu Movie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie File and Folder Names Auto-Focus Mode Applying Movie SettingSelect 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 Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Making a Voice Recording To start voice recording Adding an index Making a Voice Recording Playing Voice Recordings Currently saved voice recordings are listed Returning to the Voice Recording Mode Copying Voice Recordings to a ComputerDeleting Voice Recordings Press G or H to select the copy mode and press d Copying Voice RecordingsPress the multi selector G or H to select Copy direction and press d Press G or H to choose a voice record- ing and press J Press d Press G or H to choose Yes and pressCopying Voice Recordings Copy Connecting to a TV c Connecting to a Computer cConnecting to a Printer c Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a TV Connecting the A/V CableVideo Mode Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstalling PictureProject Confirming USB Option Setting the USB Option Connecting to a ComputerPress 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 ComputerTransfer pictures and movies Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash Disconnect the camera once transfer is completeMarking Pictures for Transfer Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterSet the USB option c 63 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 dPress G or H to choose Paper size and press d Printing Multiple Pictures Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press dPress G or H to choose Start print and press d Printing starts Computers, When printing is complete Paper SizeMonitor 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 SetPress 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 SetPrint Set Dpof Print Order Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying The Shooting MenuFollowing options are available in the shooting menu Image Mode Shooting Options The Shooting MenuStored PC screen1024 024 × Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Preset White Balance Choose White bal. preset and press dPress G or H to choose Measure Frame the reference object Exp. + Single default setting Continuous Color Options BSSMake colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L modeFlash mode Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying The Playback MenuFollowing options are available in the playback menu Number of copies when applying Print settings Press the multi selector I or J toChoose a picture Press G or H to choose on or OFF or Slide Show Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press dPress G or H to choose the recording date and press d Slide show begins Press d to play the slide show again, or End toRecorded on other recording dates, choose Show Date and press d then perform steps 2 Delete ProtectChoose Yes and press d in the confirmation Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without Transfer Marking Marking for Transfer Copy File NumberCopies Copying Voice Recordings Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Following options are available in the setup menu Displaying The Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Display the menu screen When Select an image is Selected Welcome Screen Setting Travel Destination Time Zone DatePress 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 InfoFollowing options are available Following display options are available Date Imprint Date ImprintDate imprint and Print set Date Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowPress d to display Stored dates option Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsBlur Warning Button sound Auto Off 100Auto Off Format Memory/O Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting the Memory Card 101 Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL c Auto transfer LanguageInterface 102 Reset All Scene mode103 Movie menu Setup menu 104Others Battery Type Firmware Version105 View the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards106 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 107Copies Identifier Extension Caring for the Camera 108 Cleaning 109Caring for the Camera Batteries Storage 110 Error Messages 111 Error Messages 112101 113 Display Problem Solution Transfer error Check battery level Connected System error Error has occurred114 Troubleshooting 115Shutter-release button halfway Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution116 Focus 117 118 Electronically Controlled Cameras Specifications 119Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera Specifications 120 Specifications Supported Standards121 Symbols Index122 123 IndexMuseum Night landscape Ntsc Enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 124 125 126 127 Nikon Corporation

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Models: L6