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Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Page Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of mal- function Handle the camera strap with care Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when han- dling batteries Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Selecting Scene Mode b Scene ModeConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers More on Playback Slide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy Image Mode White Balance Exp. + ContinuousColor Options Restrictions on Camera Settings 106 About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Attaching the Camera Strap Power-on lamp cParts of the Camera Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Internal memory/memory card MonitorShooting Number of exposures Internal memory PlaybackMonitor Current frame number Multi Selector Mode SelectorBasic Operations/Displaying the Help Full-Frame Playback Menu Button Help Displays Supported Batteries Inserting BatteriesInsert the Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Alternative Power Resources Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesBattery Type Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Press G or H to choose Yes and press Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeTurn on the camera Press J Y blink Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeDaylight Saving Time Front label side Terminals Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnSlide the mode selector to L Turn the camera on Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnIndicators in L auto Mode Ready the camera Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratioFrame a Picture Frame the picture Frame a Picture Digital Zoom Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway Shutter-Release Button Focus and ShootDuring Recording Focus Lock Deleting Pictures Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing/Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Choose the desired flash mode and press Using the FlashPress J flash mode Press the multi selector G or H to Flash Lamp Using the FlashWhen Lighting is Poor Red-eye Reduction Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress H self-timer Press the shutter-release Button Fully Macro Close-up Mode Macro Close-up ModePress L macro close-up mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Scene Assist Modes four types Scene ModeImage Mode Scene Modes eleven types Scene Assist Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes Scene Assist Modes Self-timer Available Macro close-up OffPortrait Assist Face-Priority AF Frame a picture using the K guideTaking Pictures in the Face-priority AF K guide is displayed Architecture Default z AutoLandscape Assist Group right, Group left Changeable Sports Assist Is displayed in the monitor Night Portrait AssistNoise Reduction Frame the subject and take the picture Scene ModesTaking Pictures in Scene Modes Scene modes Scene Modes Following scene modes are available Flash Off Self-timer Self-timer Available Macro close-up Available Fill flash Take the first picture 24, self-timer c 26,Taking Pictures for a Panorama c Take the second picture Monitor display returns to that shown in step Press d to finalize the seriesPanorama Assist Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Nail playback Frame playback Delete picture Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press k v to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback c Editing PicturesCreating a Cropped Copy Crop Press the shutter-release button Press G or H to choose OK and press d Enhancing Contrast D-LightingPress u d in full-frame playback c Editing Pictures Playback menu is displayed Resizing Pictures Small PicturePress G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Original Pictures and Edited Pictures Restrictions on Picture EditingPicture Editing Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Settings for Movie Mode Movie ModeSelect T mode Press the shutter-release button to start recording Movie menu offers the options shown below Movie MenuMovie Options Movie File and Folder Names Select T mode Press m Auto-Focus ModeApplying Movie Setting 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 Deleting Voice Recordings Returning to the Voice Recording ModeCopying Voice Recordings to a Computer Press the multi selector G or H to select Press G or H to select the copy mode and press dCopying Voice Recordings Copy direction and press d Copying Voice Recordings Press G or H to choose a voice record- ing and press JPress d Press G or H to choose Yes and press Copy Connecting to a Printer c Connecting to a TV cConnecting to a Computer c Before Connecting the Camera Video Mode Connecting to a TVConnecting the A/V Cable Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable Installing PictureProject Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Confirming USB Option Press G or H to choose Interface and press d Setting the USB OptionConnecting to a Computer Press G or H to choose USB and press d Transfer pictures and movies Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures to a Computer Marking Pictures for Transfer Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the TrashDisconnect the camera once transfer is complete Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Connecting to a Printer Set the USB option c 63 to PTP Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting 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 TimePress G or H to choose Copies and press d Press G or H to choose Start print and press d Printing Multiple PicturesPress G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d Printing starts Computers, Monitor display returns to the Print menu step When printing is completePaper 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 modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose the pictures and number of cop Print Set Set the date and info optionsCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Dpof Print Order Following options are available in the shooting menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuDisplaying The Shooting Menu Stored Image ModeShooting Options The Shooting Menu PC screen1024 024 × Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Press G or H to choose Measure Preset White BalanceChoose White bal. preset and press d Frame the reference object Exp. + Single default setting Continuous Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome Color OptionsBSS Flash mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in L mode Following options are available in the playback menu Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying The Playback Menu Choose a picture Number of copies when applying Print settingsPress the multi selector I or J to Press G or H to choose on or OFF or Press G or H to choose the recording date and press d Slide ShowPress the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d Recorded on other recording dates, choose Show Slide show beginsPress d to play the slide show again, or End to Date and press d then perform steps 2 Choose Yes and press d in the confirmation DeleteProtect Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without Transfer Marking Marking for Transfer Copies CopyFile Number Copying Voice Recordings Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Following options are available in the setup menu Menus Displaying The Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Display the menu screen When Select an image is Selected Welcome Screen Press G or H to choose Y and press d Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate New city time zone screen is displayed Clock Battery Home Time Zone Time Zones GMT + Location Following options are available Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Following display options are available Date imprint and Print set Date ImprintDate Imprint Press d to display Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Stored dates option Blur Warning Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Button sound Auto Off Auto Off100 Formatting the Memory Card Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory 101 Interface Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL c Auto transferLanguage 102 103 Reset AllScene mode Movie menu Others Setup menu104 105 Battery TypeFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version 106 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Copies Identifier Extension Image/Sound File and Folder Names107 Caring for the Camera 108 Caring for the Camera Cleaning109 Batteries Storage 110 Error Messages 111 101 Error Messages112 113 114 Display Problem Solution Transfer error Check battery levelConnected System error Error has occurred Shutter-release button halfway Troubleshooting115 Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected 116 TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution Focus 117 118 Electronically Controlled Cameras Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera Specifications119 Specifications 120 121 SpecificationsSupported Standards 122 SymbolsIndex Museum Night landscape Ntsc 123Index Enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 124 125 126 127 Nikon Corporation

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