Nikon Guide to Digital Photography With
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Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of mal- function
Do not disassemble
For Your Safety
Observe caution when han- dling batteries
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CD-ROMs
Observe caution when using the flash
Use 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 Mode
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
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Image Mode White Balance Exp. + Continuous
Color Options Restrictions on Camera Settings
Slide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy
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About This Manual
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Lens cover closed
Power-on lamp c
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Parts of the Camera
Number of exposures
Monitor
Shooting
Internal memory/memory card
Current frame number
Playback
Monitor
Internal memory
Full-Frame Playback
Mode Selector
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Multi Selector
Help Displays
Menu Button
Turning On and Off the Camera
Inserting Batteries
Insert the Batteries
Supported Batteries
Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Battery Type
Alternative Power Resources
Press J
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Turn on the camera
Press G or H to choose Yes and press
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Daylight Saving Time
Y blink
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Front label side Terminals
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Turn the camera on
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Slide the mode selector to L
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Indicators in L auto Mode
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
Frame the picture
Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus and Shoot
Focus Lock
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Shutter-Release Button
Press
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback
Deleting Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Press the multi selector G or H to
Using the Flash
Press J flash mode
Choose the desired flash mode and press
Red-eye Reduction
Using the Flash
When Lighting is Poor
Flash Lamp
Press the shutter-release Button Fully
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press 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 Mode
Press L macro close-up mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Scene Modes eleven types
Scene Mode
Image Mode
Scene Assist Modes four types
Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes
Scene Assist Modes
Self-timer Available Macro close-up Off
Portrait Assist
Scene Assist Modes
K guide is displayed
Frame a picture using the K guide
Taking Pictures in the Face-priority AF
Face-Priority AF
Group right, Group left Changeable
Default z Auto
Landscape Assist
Architecture
Sports Assist
Night Portrait Assist
Noise Reduction
Is displayed in the monitor
Scene modes
Scene Modes
Taking 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
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama c
Take the first picture
Press d to finalize the series
Panorama Assist
Monitor 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 Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press k v to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback c
Editing Pictures
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
Press 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 Picture
Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d
Playback menu is displayed
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
Deleting Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Press the shutter-release button to start recording
Movie Mode
Select T mode
Settings for Movie Mode
Movie File and Folder Names
Movie Menu
Movie Options
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
Auto-Focus Mode
Applying 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
Returning to the Voice Recording Mode
Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer
Deleting Voice Recordings
Copy direction and press d
Press G or H to select the copy mode and press d
Copying Voice Recordings
Press the multi selector G or H to select
Copy
Press G or H to choose a voice record- ing and press J
Press d Press G or H to choose Yes and press
Copying Voice Recordings
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a TV c
Connecting to a Computer c
Connecting to a Printer c
Turn the camera off Connect the A/V cable
Connecting to a TV
Connecting the A/V Cable
Video Mode
Confirming USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Press G or H to choose USB and press d
Setting the USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Press G or H to choose Interface and press d
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Transfer pictures and movies
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash
Disconnect 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 Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Set the USB option c 63 to PTP
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Press G or H to choose Copies and press d
Press G or H to choose Paper size and press d
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press 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 complete
Paper Size
Monitor display returns to the Print menu step
Choose the pictures and number of cop
Press m in playback mode
Creating 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 options
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Print Set
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Displaying The Shooting Menu
Following options are available in the shooting menu
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Image Mode
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Stored
Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining
White Balance
Frame the reference object
Preset White Balance
Choose White bal. preset and press d
Press G or H to choose Measure
Exp. +
Continuous
Single default setting
Color Options
BSS
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome
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
Press G or H to choose on or OFF or
Number of copies when applying Print settings
Press the multi selector I or J to
Choose a picture
Slide Show
Press the multi selector G or H to choose Start and press d
Press G or H to choose the recording date and press d
Date and press d then perform steps 2
Slide show begins
Press 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
Delete
Protect
Choose Yes and press d in the confirmation
Marking for Transfer
Transfer Marking
Copying Voice Recordings
Copy
File Number
Copies
Following options are available in the setup menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Display the menu screen
Displaying The Setup Menu
Basic 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 Zone
Date
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 Settings
Photo Info
Following options are available
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Date imprint and Print set
Stored dates option
Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Press d to display
Button sound
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Blur Warning
Auto Off
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the Memory Card
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Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL c Auto transfer
Language
Interface
Movie menu
Reset All
Scene mode
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Setup menu
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Others
View the current camera firmware version
Battery Type
Firmware Version
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Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
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Copies Identifier Extension
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Caring for the Camera
Batteries
Cleaning
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Caring for the Camera
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Storage
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Error Messages
Error Messages
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Display Problem Solution Transfer error Check battery level
Connected System error Error has occurred
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Charged USB cable is connected Cable is connected
Troubleshooting
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Shutter-release button halfway
Focus
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera
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Specifications
Specifications
Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
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Enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures
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Index
Museum Night landscape Ntsc
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