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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

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The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is used to adjust the exposure for very dark or very bright subjects. Exposure can be adjusted in the range -2.0 to +2.0 EV. When the exposure com- pensation is altered, the new setting is reflected in the picture in the monitor.

•When the picture is very dark: choose positive values.

•When the picture is very bright: choose negative values.

At settings other than 0, exposure compensation is shown in the monitor (c 6).

Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus

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Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Page Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of mal- function Do not disassemble Observe caution when han- dling batteries For Your SafetyIii CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Interface Cables Modifications Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents More on Playback Selecting Scene Mode b Scene ModeConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Viii Color Options Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode White Balance Exp. + ContinuousSlide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy 106 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Lens cover closed Power-on lamp cParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Number of exposures MonitorShooting Internal memory/memory card Current frame number PlaybackMonitor Internal memory Full-Frame Playback Mode SelectorBasic Operations/Displaying the Help Multi Selector Help Displays Menu Button Turning On and Off the Camera Inserting BatteriesInsert the Batteries Supported Batteries Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesBattery Type Alternative Power Resources Press J Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeTurn on the camera Press G or H to choose Yes and press 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 Turn the camera on Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnSlide the mode selector to L Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Indicators in L auto Mode Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnAvailable Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Frame the picture Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratioFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and Shoot Focus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording Shutter-Release Button Press Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Press the multi selector G or H to Using the FlashPress J flash mode Choose the desired flash mode and press Red-eye Reduction Using the FlashWhen Lighting is Poor Flash Lamp Press the shutter-release Button Fully Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress H self-timer Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Macro Close-up ModePress L macro close-up mode Macro Close-up Mode Scene Modes eleven types Scene ModeImage Mode Scene Assist Modes four types Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes Scene Assist Modes Portrait Assist Self-timer Available Macro close-up OffScene Assist Modes K guide is displayed Frame a picture using the K guideTaking Pictures in the Face-priority AF Face-Priority AF Group right, Group left Changeable Default z AutoLandscape Assist Architecture Sports Assist Noise Reduction Night Portrait AssistIs displayed in the monitor Scene modes Scene ModesTaking Pictures in Scene Modes Frame the subject and take the picture Following scene modes are available Scene Modes Flash Off Self-timer Self-timer Available Macro close-up Available Fill flash Take the second picture 24, self-timer c 26,Taking Pictures for a Panorama c Take the first 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 Press the shutter-release button Editing PicturesCreating a Cropped Copy Crop Press k v to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback c Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast D-LightingPress u d in full-frame playback c Press G or H to choose OK and press d Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Resizing Pictures Small PicturePress G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d Playback menu is displayed Picture Editing Restrictions on Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Pictures Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Press the shutter-release button to start recording Movie ModeSelect T mode Settings for Movie Mode Movie File and Folder Names Movie MenuMovie Options Movie menu offers the options shown below Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Auto-Focus ModeApplying Movie Setting Select T mode Press m 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 Copy direction and press d Press G or H to select the copy mode and press dCopying Voice Recordings Press the multi selector G or H to select Copy Press G or H to choose a voice record- ing and press JPress d Press G or H to choose Yes and press Copying Voice Recordings Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a TV cConnecting to a Computer c Connecting to a Printer c Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable Connecting to a TVConnecting the A/V Cable Video Mode Confirming USB Option Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Press G or H to choose USB and press d Setting the USB OptionConnecting to a Computer Press G or H to choose Interface and press d Transferring Pictures to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransfer pictures and movies Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the TrashDisconnect the camera once transfer is complete Marking Pictures for Transfer Connecting to a Printer Turn the camera off Turn the printer on Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Set the USB option c 63 to PTP 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 Printing starts Printing Multiple PicturesPress G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d Press G or H to choose Start print and press d Computers, Press d to terminate printing before it is complete When printing is completePaper Size Monitor display returns to the Print menu step Choose the pictures and number of cop Press m in playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Press G or H to choose Print selected and press d Dpof Print Order Set the date and info optionsCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print Set Displaying The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuFollowing options are available in the shooting menu PC screen1024 024 × Image ModeShooting Options The Shooting Menu Stored Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Frame the reference object Preset White BalanceChoose White bal. preset and press d Press G or H to choose Measure 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 G or H to choose on or OFF or Number of copies when applying Print settingsPress the multi selector I or J to Choose a picture 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 Date and press d then perform steps 2 Slide show beginsPress d to play the slide show again, or End to Recorded on other recording dates, choose Show Dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without DeleteProtect Choose Yes and press d in the confirmation Marking for Transfer Transfer Marking Copying Voice Recordings CopyFile Number Copies Following options are available in the setup menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Display the menu screen Displaying The Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Menus Welcome Screen When Select an image is Selected New city time zone screen is displayed Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Press G or H to choose Y and press d Home Time Zone Clock Battery GMT + Location Time Zones Following display options are available Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Following options are available Date Imprint Date ImprintDate imprint and Print set Stored dates option Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Press d to display Button sound Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Blur Warning 100 Auto OffAuto Off 101 Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting the Memory Card 102 Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL c Auto transferLanguage Interface Movie menu Reset AllScene mode 103 104 Setup menuOthers View the current camera firmware version Battery TypeFirmware Version 105 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories106 107 Image/Sound File and Folder NamesCopies Identifier Extension 108 Caring for the Camera Batteries Cleaning109 Caring for the Camera 110 Storage 111 Error Messages 112 Error Messages101 113 Connected System error Error has occurred Display Problem Solution Transfer error Check battery level114 Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected Troubleshooting115 Shutter-release button halfway Focus TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution 116 117 Electronically Controlled Cameras 118 119 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera 120 Specifications Supported Standards Specifications121 Index Symbols122 Enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 123Index Museum Night landscape Ntsc 124 125 126 127 Nikon Corporation

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