Nikon COOLPIX L19, COOLPIX L20 Owner Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

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• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation

provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

First Steps

A Shooting in the Auto Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

c More on Playback

D Movies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the batteries.

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 12). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2) are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L20/L19. Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

•

• Do not short or disassemble

batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat. Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•

Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•

Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.

If liquid from damaged batteries

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comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately)

• Keep Dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not use with travel converters or

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adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-toAC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................ii

WARNINGS.............................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices......................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera...............................................................................................................................4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8

The Shooting Mode Button .............................................................................................................................8

c (playback) button...........................................................................................................................................8

The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9

d button.............................................................................................................................................................10

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

About the Shutter-release Button.............................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12

Inserting the Batteries........................................................................................................................12

Applicable Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................12

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................12

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................14

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................16

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................17

G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode .......................................................18

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................18

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................19

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................20

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................21

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................22

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................24

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................24

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................24

Easy auto mode ....................................................................................................................................26

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A Auto Mode..................................................................................................................................... 27

Shooting in the Auto Mode..............................................................................................................27

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................32

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 33

Using the Scene Mode .......................................................................................................................33

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................33

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................34

Taking Pictures for Food Mode...................................................................................................................40

Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................42

a Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically............................................................ 44

Using the Smile Mode ........................................................................................................................44

c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 46

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................46

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................47

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................48

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................49

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................50

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................51

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................52

D Movies .............................................................................................................................................53

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................53

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................54

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................54

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................55

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................55

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 56

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................56

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................57

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................57

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................58

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................61

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................62

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................63

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................64

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................67

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................69

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................69

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................70

A Image mode ....................................................................................................................................................71

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................73

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................75

F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................76

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................77

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................78

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................78

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................80

c Delete...................................................................................................................................................................81

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................82

Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................83

a Menus .................................................................................................................................................................84

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................85

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................86

e Monitor Settings ..........................................................................................................................................89

f Date Imprint.....................................................................................................................................................91

U Motion detection..........................................................................................................................................92

h AF Assist ...........................................................................................................................................................92

i Sound Settings ..............................................................................................................................................93

k Auto Off..............................................................................................................................................................94

l Format Memory/m Format Card.......................................................................................................95

n Language ...........................................................................................................................................................96

o Video Mode .....................................................................................................................................................96

d Blink Warning..................................................................................................................................................97

p Reset All..............................................................................................................................................................98

s Battery Type..................................................................................................................................................100

d Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................100

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................101

h Copy..................................................................................................................................................................102

r Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................103

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................104

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 104

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................104

Image File and Folder Names....................................................................................................... 105

Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 106

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................108

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................109

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................110

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................113

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................118

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................121

Index......................................................................................................................................................122

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

the camera.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card”.

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting”.

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

• Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

• Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for COOLPIX L19.

Product Names

In this manual, the product names “COOLPIX L20” and “COOLPIX L19” may sometimes be abbreviated as “L20” and “L19”.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

Introduction

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”. The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 85). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1 Shutter-release button ............................22

2 Power switch .................................................18

3 Power-on lamp .....................................18, 94

Self-timer lamp .............................................30

AF-assist illuminator ..........................23, 92

5 Built-in flash ....................................................28

6 Lens .........................................................108, 118

7 Speaker ..............................................................55

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Lens cover closed

1312

8 Power connector cover ........................104

9 Eyelet for camera strap ............................11

10 Pin cover ...........................................56, 58, 62

11 Cable connector ..........................56, 58, 62

12 Lens cover .....................................................106

13 Built-in microphone ...................................53

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Parts of the Camera

12 3 4 56 78910

12 1311

Introduction

1 Monitor .................................................................6

2 Shooting mode button ..............................8

3 c (playback) button ..........................8, 24

4 Multi selector ....................................................9

5 Flash lamp .......................................................29

Zoom buttons ...............................................21

: wide ................................................21

: tele ..................................................21

: Thumbnail playback ............. 46

: playback zoom ........................48

: help .................................................11

7 d button ..................... 10, 54, 70, 78, 83

8 k (apply selection) button .....................9

9 l (delete) button .......................24, 25, 55

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ..................12, 16

11 Tripod socket

12 Memory card slot ........................................16

13 Battery-chamber ..........................................12

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Parts of the Camera

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The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 89).

Shooting

4 5

123

101010

+1.0

19 18

1 Shooting mode*1 .........18, 27, 33, 44, 53

2 Macro mode .................................................. 31

3 Zoom indicator .....................................21, 31

4 AE/AF-L indicator ........................................43

5 Focus indicator ............................................. 22

6 Flash mode .....................................................28

7 Battery level indicator .............................. 18

8 Motion detection indicator ...........19, 92

“Date not set” indicator .........................110

Time zone indicator ..................................86

10 Date imprint ................................................... 91

Image mode

Movie options ...............................................54

*1Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

K and K are displayed on L20, and z and y are displayed on L19.

.............................................. 71

F3.1

1/125

a Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures) ........................................... 18

b Movie length ........................................... 53

13 Internal memory indicator .................... 19

14 Aperture ........................................................... 22

15 Focus area ................................................20, 22

16 Focus area (Face Priority) ................20, 22

17 Shutter speed................................................. 22

18 ISO sensitivity ................................................29

19 Exposure compensation value ........... 32

20 Color options .................................................76

21 White balance mode ................................ 73

22 Continuous shooting mode ................ 75

23 Self-timer indicator ....................................30

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

1 Date of recording .......................................14

2 Time of recording ....................................... 14

3 Volume .............................................................. 55

4 Battery level indicator .............................. 18

Image mode* ................................................. 71

Movie options* ............................................. 54

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ..................... 24

b Movie length ........................................... 55

* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.

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7 Internal memory indicator .................... 24

8 Movie playback indicator ...................... 55

9 Print-order icon ............................................67

10 Small picture .................................................. 52

11 D-Lighting icon ............................................50

12 Protect icon ..................................................100

13 File number and type .............................105

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Basic Operations

The Shooting Mode Button

Introduction

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the shooting mode.

* The displayed icons vary depending on the last scene mode selected.

Easy auto mode

While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, you can return to shooting mode by pressing the shooting mode button again.

c (playback) button

• Press the shooting mode button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to

•

display the shooting-mode selection menu.

1 G Easy auto mode (A 18) 2 b Scene (A 33) 3 a Smile mode (A 44) 4 D Movie mode (A 53) 5 A Auto mode (A 27)

• During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when c is pressed.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode.

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Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) menu (A 28)/select the item above.

Introduction

Display n (self-timer) menu (A 30).

Display p (macro mode) menu (A 31).

For Playback

Display the previous picture.

For the Menu Screen

Select the item above.

Select the item to the left/return to the previous screen.

Select the item below.

Display o (exposure compensation) menu (A 32).

Apply selection.

Display the next picture.

Apply selection (Go to the next screen). Select the item to the right/go to the next screen (apply selection).

Flash mode

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Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous Color options

Exit

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right operating parts of the multi selector.

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Basic Operations

d button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode.

Introduction

• Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 9).

• Select the tab on the left to display the setup menu.

• To exit the menu display, press d again.

Upper tab: Menus available

Lower tab: Display the setup

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

for the current mode are displayed.

menu.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous Color options

Exit

The selected option.

Displayed when there are more previous menu items.

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

Set up

Motion detection

AF assist

Sound settings Auto off

Format memory

Exit

Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set

AF assist

Auto

Off

Exit

Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.

of options.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector J to enter the menu.

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector HI to select a tab and press k or K.

When using the following modes, you can display the tabs by pressing the multi selector J while the menu is displayed.

• Easy auto mode, scene mode, smile mode and movie mode

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

The selected menu will be displayed.

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Basic Operations

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option.

To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.

Continuous

Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16.

BackExit

About the Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Introduction

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take picture.

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First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

First Steps

2 Inserting the Batteries.

• Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Applicable Batteries

This camera uses the following R6/AA-size batteries.

• Two LR6/L40 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

• Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries

• Two EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode.

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Inserting the Batteries

B Removing the Batteries

Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 107).

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 107), before using the battery.

• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

First Steps

Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that

does not cover the area around the negative terminal.

Batteries with a flat negative terminal

B Notes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger

This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, “The Battery” (A 107), before using the battery.

B Battery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A 100).

C Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

C Alternative Power Resources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A 104). Do not , under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera off automatically. While the monitor is off during standby mode, it will turn on again when the power switch or shutter-release button is pressed. The amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is determined by the Auto off setting (A 94) in the setup menu (A 82).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

First Steps

2 Use the multi selector to choose

the desired language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9).

3 Choose Yes and press k.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press J or K to select your home time zone

(city name) (A 88) and press k.

D Daylight Saving Time

To use the camera in an area wh ere daylight saving time is in effect, press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving time to on.

When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark appears on the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving time setting, press I.

Date

Set time and date?

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Cancel

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Back

Daylight saving time

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Change the date and time.

• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the cursor in the following order.

D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y

• Press J to return to the previous item.

6 Choose the order in which the day, month

and year are displayed and press k or K.

• The settings are applied.

7 Press the shooting mode button to exit the

screen.

• The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.

• The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 18).

• Press the multi selector H or I before k, to switch to another shooting mode. See “Shooting in the Auto Mode” (A 27), “Using the Scene Mode” (A 33), “Using the Smile Mode” (A 44), or “Recording Movies” (A 53) for more information.

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

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Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.

Easy auto mode

209

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2009

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First Steps

D Changing the date and time

• To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A 86) in the setup menu (A 82) and

follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.

• To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the

setup menu (A 86, 87).

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Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 104).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

First Steps

1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor

are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the

memory card is correctly oriented.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor

are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card. Remove the card 2, being careful not to bend it.

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 95). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press

•

Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to

format them using this camera (A 95).

k. The confirmation

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Ye s

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data

is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Insert or remove the card

- Remove the batteries

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode

In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will extend at this time.

Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase. Proceed to

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step 4.

2 Press the shooting mode button to display

the shooting-mode selection menu.

3 Press the multi selector HI to choose G

and press k.

• The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery level indicator

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR The battery level is high.

Batteries low. Prepare to replace batteries.

Cannot take pictures. Replace with new batteries.

Battery

exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 72).

Easy auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode

Shooting mode In easy auto mode, U, e, f, g, h, i, or j is displayed to indicate the shooting mode selected by the camera for the current subject and framing.

Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 20 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 89).

Motion detection indicator Reduce the blurring caused by subject or camera shake.

Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default settings are as follows: L20: K Normal (3648×2736) L19: y Normal (3264×2448)

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

C Available functions in easy auto mode

• When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically recognizes the face and focuses on it.

• The flash setting can be set to W (off) (A 28).

• The self-timer (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 32) are available.

• In G (easy auto) mode, the image mode (A 71) can be changed by pressing d.

• See “Easy auto mode” (A 26) for more information.

D The motion detection indicator

• When Motion detection (A 92) in the setup menu (A 82) is set to AUTO (default setting), if the camera detects a moving subject or camera shaking while shooting still pictures, shutter speed increases to reduce blurring. (This function is not activated in the movie mode.)

• When the camera detects shaking and increases shutter speed, the motion detection indicator turns green.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, selftimer lamp and microphone.

When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera determines the scene mode, the

shooting mode icon will change (A 26).

• When the camera recognizes a human face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border. Up to 12 faces can be recognized. If more than one face is recognized, the face closest to the camera will be framed in the focus area by a double border, and the other faces will be framed by a single border.

• When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized, focus will be in the center of the screen. Position the main subject near the center of the screen.

Shooting mode icon

B Easy auto mode

• The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions. In this case, select another shooting mode.

• When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press g to zoom in on the subject. Press f to zoom out. Zoom indicator is displayed on the top of the monitor

when the zoom buttons are pressed.

Digital Zoom

When the optical zoom is set at the telephoto end, i.e. at maximum magnification, holding down g triggers digital zooming. The subject is magnified up to a max. optical zoom magnification of 4×.

The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the center of the screen.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

Digital

zoom

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Maximum magnification

of optical zoom.

Digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator

turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the

zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.

When the image size is small.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Press halfway (A 11) to focus. When the subject is in

focus, the focus area will glow green.

When people's faces (front view) are recognized:

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Shutter

• When using the digital zoom, the camera focuses on the center of the frame, but the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green.

• The shutter speed and aperture are displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

• When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red. Change the composition and try again.

Aperture

Speed

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

• The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

When shooting nonhuman subjects or when no faces are recognized:

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Exi t

B During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing the memory card or the battery during recording may result in loss of data or in damage to the recorded data, camera or card.

B Autofocus performance

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock (A 27) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.

C Notes about Face Priority

See “Notes about Face Priority” (A 26) for more information.

C Blink Warning

If the Did someone blink? screen is displayed shortly after the picture is taken in the Face Priority, someone’s eyes may have been closed during the shot.

Did someone blink?

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Exit

• Human subjects with eyes closed will be framed by a yellow border in the Did someone blink? screen.

• To return to the shooting mode, press k or press the shutter-release button halfway.

See “Blink warning” (A 97) in the setup menu (A 82) or “Operating the Did someone blink? Screen” (A 97) for more information.

D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 92) may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash (A 28) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

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Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c (playback).

The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to fast forward pictures.

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Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press the shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector

to select Yes and press

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

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shooting mode button

c (playback)

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

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C Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option Use Description A

Playback zoom g (i)

View thumbnails/ calendar

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

The picture can be enlarged up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback.

Display 9, 16, or 25 picture thumbnails, or the calendar.

Press the shooting mode button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

C Power on by pressing c

When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

C Viewing Pictures

• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

• Pictures taken with face priority (A 22) will be automatically rotated when viewing them full-

frame.

C Deleting the last picture taken while in shooting mode

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken.

Erase 1 image?

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Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

D Selecting multiple pictures for deletion

When Delete (A 81) is selected from the playback menu (A 78), multiple pictures can be deleted.

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Easy auto mode

Automatic Scene Selection

The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject.

• U Auto mode (general use) (A 27)

• e Portrait (A 34)

• f Landscape (A 34)

• g Night landscape (A 37)

• h Night portrait (A 35)

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• j Backlight (A 39)

• i Close-up (A 37)

Notes about Face Priority

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including

whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

• In some cases, included those noted in "Autofocus performance" (A 23),

autofocus may not perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. When the camera is unable to focus, use another mode, such as A (auto) mode, focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 27).

Flash settings in easy auto mode

Auto (default setting) or Off can be selected in the flash mode (A 28).

• When U (Auto) is selected, the camera automatically sets the flash mode

according to the determined scene mode.

• When W (Off) is selected, the flash won’t fire regardless of the shooting

conditions.

Restrictions applied to the functions in the easy auto mode

The macro mode button (A 9, 31) on the multi selector is not available.

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Auto Mode

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Shooting in the Auto Mode

In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting and color options in the shooting menu, and take pictures.

1 Press the shooting mode button to display

the shooting-mode selection menu.

• The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A

and press k.

• The camera enters A (auto) mode.

• Press d to select an option from the shooting menu

(A 69).

Auto mode

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

D Focus Lock

When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.

Auto Mode

Position the subject in the center of the frame.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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Confirm that the focus area is green.

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Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.

B Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In addition to the items in shooting menu, flash mode (A 28) can be changed and self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied.

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-23 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.

0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft. 1 in.).

The following flash modes are available. Note that when using easy auto mode (A 18), only Auto (default setting) and Off are available.

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. In G (easy auto) mode (A 18), the camera will determine the flash mode automatically according to the scene.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).

W Off

Auto Mode

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

Y Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the Photo info option (A 89).

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Flash mode

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Using the Flash

B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake.

• The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off).

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try

again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off until the flash has finished charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default setting of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

• G (easy auto) mode: U Auto

• a (smile) mode: U Auto

• Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A 33).

• A (auto) mode: U Auto

When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the changed flash setting will be stored even if the camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes

the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture.

Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Not recommended when shutter-release timing is essential because it takes a longer time than using the usual shooting mode from when the shutter-release button is pressed to when the shutter is released.

• After taking a picture, it takes more time than normal before you can take another picture.

• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.

• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto

with red-eye reduction in above cases.

Auto Mode

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

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When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

Auto Mode

The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few

seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8in.).

Macro mode cannot be used with easy auto mode (A 18).

1 Press p (macro mode).

• The macro menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few

seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Macro mode

3 Press the zoom buttons to move to the wide

zoom position.

• Macro mode can be used to take a picture at the

current zoom position when F or the zoom indicator glows green.

• The camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.)

at the widest zoom position where G is displayed, and as close as 7 cm (2.8 in.) when zoomed in one step from that zoom position.

C Macro Mode

In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus. When the shutter-release button is halfway pressed, the focus is locked to adjust the exposure.

C The Macro Mode Setting

When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the macro mode setting will be stored even if the camera is turned off.

Auto Mode

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation).

• The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and

press k.

Auto Mode

• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.

• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between

-2.0 and +2.0 EV.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Exposure compensation

3 The setting is applied.

• The H icon is displayed in the monitor.

C Exposure Compensation Value

When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A 27), the exposure compensation setting will be stored even if the camera is turned off.

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

Using the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

b Portrait f Party/indoor j Night landscape m Fireworks show c Landscape g Beach/snow k Close-up n Copy d Sports h Sunset u Food o Backlight e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn l Museum p Panorama assist

Setting the Scene Mode

1 Press the shooting mode button in

shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and Ito choose scene mode.

• b (Portrait) is the default setting.

• The icon of the last scene mode used is

displayed.

Portrait

2 Press the multi selector K, select a scene

mode and press k.

Beach/snow

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3 Frame the subject and shoot.

D Image Mode

You can set the Image mode (A 71) only by pressing d. If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except movie mode).

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Using the Scene Mode

Features

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

• If the camera recognizes a person’s face (front view), the

camera will focus on that person (face priority: A 22).

• If more than one face is recognized, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 92).

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 5 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.0 fps for L19 when image mode is set to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

• The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 92).

m W n Off p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 28); n, self-timer (A 30); p, macro mode (A 31); o, exposure compensation (A 32).

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Using the Scene Mode

e Night portrait O

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

• If the camera recognizes a person’s face (front view), the camera will focus on that person (face priority: A 22).

• If more than one face is recognized, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Motion detection (A 92) does not function in this scene

mode, even if it is turned on in the setup menu.

m V

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is recommended.

m V*

The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off*

p Off o 0.0*

Shooting Suited for the Scene

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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Using the Scene Mode

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m U* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

i Dusk/dawn O

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 92).

• Motion detection (A 92) does not function in this scene mode, even if it is turned on in the setup menu.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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Using the Scene Mode

j Night landscape O

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 92).

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will move to a position that allows macro shooting.

• The camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position where G is displayed, and as close as 7 cm (2.8 in.) when zoomed in one step from that zoom position.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Motion detection (A 92) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W* n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

Shooting Suited for the Scene

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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Using the Scene Mode

u Food

Use when shooting foods. See “Taking Pictures for Food Mode” (A 40) for details.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A 75).

Shooting Suited for the Scene

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.

• The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 92).

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

m Fireworks show O

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) always glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 92).

• Motion detection (A 92) does not function in this scene mode, even if it is turned on in the setup menu.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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Using the Scene Mode

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Motion detection (A 92) does not function in this scene

mode, even if it is turned on in the setup menu.

mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 42) for details.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

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Using the Scene Mode

Taking Pictures for Food Mode

Use when shooting foods.

1 Display the shooting mode menu and choose

u Food (A 33).

• The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom

will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose

white balance.

• Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to

Shooting Suited for the Scene

increase the amount of blue.

3 Frame the picture.

• The camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.)

at the widest zoom position where G is displayed, and as close as 7 cm (2.8 in.) when zoomed in one step from that zoom position.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check

the Motion detection (A 92) setting and hold the camera steadily.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame

the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 27

Food

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Using the Scene Mode

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4 Press the shutter-release button to

shoot.

• Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks the focus, and pressing the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down takes the picture.

• When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

B Notes when using the food mode

The flash is disabled. The macro mode (A 31) will be locked to ON.

C White balance in Food Mode

• Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects.

• Changing white balance in Food mode will not affect White balance in the shooting menu

(A 73).

• White balance setting in the food mode will be saved even when the power is turned off.

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Using the Scene Mode

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results.

1 Display the shooting mode menu and choose

p Panorama assist (A 33).

The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

Panorama assist

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press k.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

The yellow panorama direction icon (II) is displayed to the direction pressed and the direction is fixed when k is pressed. The white fixed direction I is displayed.

Apply flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

3 Shoot the first picture.

The first picture is superimposed in the first third of the monitor.

4 Shoot the second picture.

Compose the next picture so that it overlaps 1/3 of the first picture and press the shutterrelease button.

Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

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5 Press k when shooting is completed.

End

• The camera returns to step 2.

Using the Scene Mode

End

B Panorama Assist

Apply flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings before taking the first picture. These settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Image mode (A 71) settings, zoom operation, and image deletion are not possible.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 94) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D Note on R

R is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and

focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white balance, exposure, and focus settings.

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D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 57) and use Panorama Maker (A 60) to join them in a single

panorama.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

D More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 105) for more information.

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Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically

Using the Smile Mode

The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

1 Press the shooting mode button in

shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to choose a and press k.

2 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at the subject.

• If the camera recognizes a person’s face (facing front),

the face will be framed by a double yellow border in the focus area, and when the face comes into focus, the double border will instantly turn green and the focus will be locked.

• When the faces of multiple people are recognized, the face nearest the center of the

Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically

screen will be framed by a double border in the focus area and the other faces will be framed by a single border. Up to three faces will be recognized.

3 The shutter is automatically released.

• If the camera detects the smiling face of the person framed by a double border, the shutter is automatically released.

• If the camera recognizes a person’s face, the self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks. Just after the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp blinks rapidly.

• Each time the shutter is released, the camera again begins face recognition and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

4 Exit smile mode by pressing the shooting

mode button.

Change to another shooting mode.

Smile

C Shooting in the Smile Mode

When using Smile mode, auto off (A 94) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations:

• The camera does not recognize any faces.

• The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face.

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Using the Smile Mode

C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection features

When the camera is pointed at a person’s face (front view) in the smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized person is detected.

• In some shooting conditions, face recognition does not work and faces cannot be detected.

• See “Face Priority” (A 22) for more information about Face Priority.

C Operation of Shutter-Release Button

Press the shutter-release button to shoot pictures.

• When Face priority takes effect, the focus is locked on the recognized face and the shutter is released.

• When the Face priority doesn’t take effect, the camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

C Available Functions in Smile Mode

• Settings can be changed for Flash mode (A 28) and Exposure Compensation (A 32).

• Pressing the d button in the smile mode can change the image mode (A 71). Changes made

to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).

• Digital zoom is not available.

D More Information

See, “Autofocus” (A 23) for more information.

Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail

images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.9

Press f (h) to change the number of frames displayed from 9 ➝ 16 ➝ 25,

Display the calendar/ Change the number of frames displayed

Reduce the number of

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frames displayed

Switch to full-frame playback

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

g (i)

k Press k.24

or display the calendar. When the calendar is displayed, you can select images to view based on the day they were taken (A 47). Press g (i) to return to thumbnail display mode.

Press g (i) to reduce the number of frames displayed from 25 ➝ 16 ➝ 9. While 9 frames are displayed, press g (i) again to return to full-frame display mode.

Press the shooting mode button. 8

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

While pictures selected for Print set (A 67) and Protect (A 100) are chosen, the icons shown at

right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Protect icon

Print-order icon

Film frames

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

When displaying 25 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A 46), switch to calendar display by pressing f (h).

You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing pictures have a yellow line under them.

To Use Description A

Choose date Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.9

Switch to full-frame playback

Switch to thumbnail display

g (i) Switch to 25 thumbnails display. –

The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame.

B Calendar display

• Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2009.

• The l and d buttons are not available during calendar display.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.

• The guide displayed in the right bottom in the

monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g(i)

Zoom out f(h)

View other areas of picture

Switch to full-frame playback

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Crop picture d

Switch to shooting mode

k Press k.24

Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×.

Press f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.

Press d to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Press the shooting mode button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Pictures taken in Face Priority

When pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode, the picture taken in Face Priority (A 22) will be enlarged using the face which was focused on during shooting time as the centralized point.

• If several faces are recognized, the picture will be

enlarged using the face which was focused on during shooting time as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.

• Further pressing g (i) or f (h) can change the magnification ratio and the

pictures will be zoomed in as usual.

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Editing Pictures

Use the camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 105). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A 50)

Crop (A 51)

Small picture (A 52)

C Picture Editing

• Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 71) of P 16:9 (3584) on L20 and P 16:9 (3200) on L19 cannot be edited.

• Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 can be edited with this camera.

• When using a different model of digital camera, pictures edited with this camera may not be

displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing

1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture

D-Lighting – ✔✔

Crop –––

Small picture –––

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

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2nd editing

D Original Pictures and Edited

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Edited copies do not retain the Print set (A 67) and Protect (A 100) settings of the original.

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Editing Pictures

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D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 24) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu will be shown.

2 Use the multi selector to choose D-Lighting

3 Choose OK and press k.

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See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 105) for more information.

and press k.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press k.

D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback.

More Information

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set Slide show Delete Small picture

Exit

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Editing Pictures

Save t hi s ima ge as dis played?

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 48) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to

zoom in on the image.

• Cropping can be done by enlarging the portrait image displayed until the right and left black bands on the screen cannot be seen, but the cropped image is displayed in the landscape position. If you want to crop the portrait image in the captured position, use Rotate Image (A 101) to change the position of the portrait image to landscape before cropping it, and then return the image to the captured position.

Refine copy composition.

Press g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the

picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

3 Press d.

4 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To exit without cropping the picture, choose No and press

C About the size of the original image

The smaller the cropped area of the image, the smaller of the cropped image size (number of pixels). When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a small picture icon l or m will be displayed on the left of the playback screen.

D More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 105) for more information.

Save this image as

Save this image as displayed?

displayed?

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Editing Pictures

Cre at e sma ll pi cture file ?

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

Option Description

l 640×480 Suited to television playback.

l 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

m 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 24) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu will be shown.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Small

picture and press k.

Press d to return to the playback mode without

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creating a new picture.

Choose the desired copy size and press

4 Choose Yes and press k.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To exit without creating a smaller picture, choose No and press k.

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 105) for more information.

Playback menu

D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete

Small picture

Exit

Small picture

640×480

320

240

160

120

Exit

Create small picture file?

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Movies

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.

1 Press the shooting mode button in

shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to choose D and press k.

The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor.

Movie

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after recording a single movie for 25 minutes.

B Recording Movies

• Macro mode (A 31) is available. Flash mode (A 28), exposure compensation (A 32), self-timer (A 30) cannot be used.

• Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Digital zoom cannot be used just before recording a movie, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are recorded.

B During Recording

The movie is being recorded from when the movie shooting was terminated to when the shooting screen appears. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery during the movie recording may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card.

C Autofocus

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. The focus is set to this position during recording.

D Changing Movie Settings

Movie options can be changed (A 54).

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The Movie Menu

Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in

movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Option Image size and frame rate

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

L Small size 320P

S Small size 320

Movies

Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length

Option

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

L Small size 320P 47 s Approx. 20 min 45 s S Small size 320 1 min 34 s Approx. 25 min

* All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card.

The maximum recording time for movies is 25 minutes. Even if the memory card has capacity to record for more than 25 minutes, the camera displays no more than 25 minutes as the available recording time.

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Internal memory

(Approx. 20 MB)

11 s Approx. 5 min 10 s

Memory card (512 MB)

D More Information

Image File and Folder Names ➝ A 105

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In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 54). To play

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a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.

Use the zoom buttons g/f to adjust playback volume.

Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

During

playback

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k

Pause O

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

k is pressed.

P Resume playback

Pausing

Volume indicator

10s

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Movies

Deleting Movie Files

Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 24), or when selected in thumbnail (A 46) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed.

Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or choose No and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

Erase 1 image?

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable (AV cable) (supplied only with the COOLPIX L20) to play back pictures on a television.

1 Turn off the camera.

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2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures taken will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

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B Connecting an AV Cable

When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the Set up menu (A 82) > Video mode (A 96).

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Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Preinstalled versions of 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.5)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

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B Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A 104). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

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4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light.

Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:.

Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, click Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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Connecting to a Computer

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

• Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

Start Transfer button

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

When ViewNX is installed, ViewNX automatically starts to check the transferred pictures.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to the help information included with the respective software.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

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Connecting to a Computer

D Using a Card Reader

The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.

• If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer” (A 59)

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must

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first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 102).

D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image

• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 33) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows Open All Programs from the Start menu>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4>Panorama Maker 4.

Macintosh Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Panorama Maker 4 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

D More Information

Image File and Folder Names ➝ A 105

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Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 121) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing

using Print set option

(A 67)

Connect to printer (A 62)

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Print pictures one at a

time(A 63)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Print multiple pictures (A 64)

B Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A 104). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s Print set menu (A 67).

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Connecting to a Printer

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

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2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

• When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup

screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen will be displayed 2.

Print selection

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B Connecting the Audio Video/USB Cable

When connecting the audio video/USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio video/USB cable. When disconnecting the audio video/ USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

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Connecting to a Printer

Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 62), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

picture and press k.

• Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to

switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose Copies and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose Paper size and press k.

5 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose

Default in the paper size menu.

Print selection

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

4×6 in.

10 in.

8 Letter A3 A4

Exit

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Connecting to a Printer

6 Choose Start print and press k.

7 Printing starts.

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Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Current print/ total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 62), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size

and press k.

Press d to exit the print menu.

Print menu

Print selection Print all images DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

Printing 002/004

Cancel

3 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size

4×6 in.

10 in.

8 Letter A3 A4

Exit

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Connecting to a Printer

4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark y and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete.

The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

Print selection 10

Back

Print selection

prints

010

Start print

Cancel

Exit

Print selection

prints

012

Start print

Cancel

Exit

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Connecting to a Printer

DPOF printing

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5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 67).

• The menu shown at right will be displayed.

• To print, choose Start print and press k.

• Choose Cancel and press k to return to the

print menu.

• To view the current print order, choose View

images and press k. To print pictures, press

k again.

DPOF printing

prints

010

Start print

View images Cancel

Exit

View images 10

Back

Printing

002/010

Cancel

Current print/ total number of prints

C Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 121).

When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1 Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and

press k.

3 Choose Select images and press k.

4 Choose the pictures and number of copies

(up to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired pictures. Press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed.

Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.

Press k when setting is complete.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show Delete Small picture

Exit

Print set

Select images

Delete print set

Exit

Print selection

Back

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5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

Print set

Done

Date Info

Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print

Exit

order.

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Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are indicated by the w icon displayed during playback.

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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

• When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 121) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 65).

• Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.

C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

C Note on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

D Date Imprint

When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option (A 91) in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with date selected in the print set screen.

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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The A (Auto) mode (A 27) contains the following options.

A Image mode* A 71

Choose image size and quality.

B White balance A 73

Match white balance to the light source.

C Continuous A 75

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

F Color options A 76

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

* If the Image mode setting is changed, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes

(except movie mode).

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B Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time

Some functions may not be set at the same time (A 77).

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to A (auto) mode (A 27).

Press d to display the shooting menu.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous Color options

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the shooting menu, press d.

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Exit

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

A Image mode

Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) Md (shooting menu) M A image mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

Setting Size (pixels) Description

High (3648 P)

(L20 Only) High (3264 P)

(L19 Only)

Normal (3648)

(L20 Only: Default setting)

Normal (3264)

(L19 Only: Default setting)

L Normal (2592) 2,592 × 1,944

M Normal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536

N PC screen (1024) 1,024 × 768

O TV screen (640) 640 × 480

P 16:9 (3584) (L20 Only) 3,584 × 2,016 Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be

P 16:9 (3200) (L19 Only) 3,200 × 1,800

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7).

3,648 × 2,736

3,264 × 2,448

3,648 × 2,736

3,264 × 2,448

Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to full-screen display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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C Image Mode

Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Internal memory

(Approx. 20 MB)

2 Approx. 75 Approx. 31 × 23/12.2 × 9

3 Approx. 90 Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8.3

5 Approx. 150 Approx. 31 × 23/12.2 × 9

7 Approx. 185 Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8.3

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Image mode

High (3648 P)

(L20 Only)

High (3264 P)

(L19 Only)

Normal (3648)

(L20 Only)

Normal (3264)

(L19 Only)

L Normal (2592) 11 Approx. 300 Approx. 22 × 16.5/8.7 × 6.5

M Normal (2048) 18 Approx. 480 Approx. 17 × 13/6.7 × 5.1

PC screen

(1024)

51 Approx. 1,370 Approx. 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.8

O TV screen (640) 83 Approx. 2,210 Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.6

16:9 (3584)

(L20 Only)

16:9 (3200)

(L19 Only)

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999.

When the printer resolution is set to 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

7 Approx. 205 Approx. 30 × 17/11.8 × 6.7

9 Approx. 260 Approx. 27 × 15/11 × 5.9

Memory card *1

(512 MB)

Print size (printed at

300 dpi; cm/in.)

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

B White Balance

Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) Md (shooting menu) M B White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.”

Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Please refer to “Preset Manual” for more information(A 74).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with the flash mode.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor (A 6).

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B Flash Mode

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Use the multi selector to choose b Preset

manual in the White balance menu, and

press k.

The camera zooms in.

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3 Choose Measure.

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press k.

4 Frame the reference object.

5 Press k.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set.

No pictures are recorded.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Cancel Measure

Measure

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Reference object frame

B Note on Preset Manual

Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

C Continuous

Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) Md (shooting menu) M C Continuous

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure

and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

U Single (default setting)

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 5 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.0 fps for L19 when image mode is set to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19.

D BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.6 fps for L19, then arranges them in a single picture. Image mode is locked at i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. Digital zoom cannot be applied.

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

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B Note on Continuous Shooting

The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

B Note on BSS

BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

F Color Options

Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) Md (shooting menu) M F Color Options

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

Record pictures in black-and-white.

q Sepia

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Record pictures in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time

Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.

Flash mode

Setting Continuous to Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 fixes flash to W (off). Applied setting is restored when Single is selected.

Self-timer

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous. Applied Continuous settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

Continuous

Selecting Multi-shot 16 fixes Image mode setting to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. Selecting a mode other than Multi-shot 16 from Continuous returns the previous image mode.

White balance

White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Blackand-white, Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.

Applied White balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color is selected.

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options.

I D-Lighting A 50

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

a Print set A 67

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

b Slide show A 80

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

c Delete A 81

Delete selected pictures or all pictures.

g Small picture A 52

Create a small copy of the current picture.

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Displaying the Playback Menu

Press c to enter playback mode. Display the playback menu by pressing d.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set Slide show Delete Small picture

Exit

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the playback menu, press d.

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Selecting Multiple Pictures

The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures.

Erase selected images

Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 67)

Delete: Erase selected images

(A 81)

Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 85)

Protect (A 100) Rotate image (A 101) Copy: Selected images (A 102)

Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.

Back

1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the

desired picture.

Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.

Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.

2 Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the

number of copies).

When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in the top left corner of the current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.

3 To fix the selection of pictures, press k.

Erase selected images

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Back

Erase selected images

Back

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Pause

b Slide Show

Press c (playback mode) Md (playback menu) M b Slide show

Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show”.

1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and

press k.

To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.

2 The slide show begins.

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While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed:

• Use the multi selector to switch pictures. Hold K or J

down to fast rewind or forward.

• Press k to pause the slide show.

3 Choose End or Restart.

When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and press k to return to the playback menu, or choose Restart to play the slide show again.

Slide show

Start

Loop

Exit

Pause

Restart

End

B Notes on Slide Show

• Only the first frame of movies (A 55) included in slide shows is displayed.

• Even if Loop is selected, the monitor can continuously display the Slide Show for up to 30 minutes

(A 94).

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

c Delete

Press c (playback mode) Md (playback menu) M c Delete

Delete selected pictures or all pictures.

Erase selected images

Delete selected pictures (A 79).

Erase all images

Delete all pictures.

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B Notes on Deletion

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

• Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted. (A 100)

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options.

a Menus A 84

Choose how menus are displayed.

c Welcome screen A 85

Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.

d Date A 86

Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

e Monitor settings A 89

Adjust photo info, image review, and brightness settings.

f Date imprint A 91

Imprint date or date counter on pictures.

U Motion detection A 92

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h AF assist A 92

i Sound settings A 93

k Auto off A 94

l/m Format memory/Format card A 95

n Language A 96

o Video mode A 96

d Blink warning A 97

p Reset all A 98

s Battery type A 100

Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures.

Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.

Adjust sound settings.

Set time before camera enters standby mode.

Format internal memory or memory card.

Choose the language used for camera monitor display.

Adjust settings for connection to a television.

Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures in the face priority (A 22).

Restore camera settings to default values.

Select the type of batteries used.

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d Protect A 100

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

f Rotate image A 101

Change the orientation of a picture.

h Copy A 102

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

r Firmware version A 103

Display camera firmware version.

Displaying the Setup Menu

Display the menu screen and select z (Setup).

1 Press d to display the menu screen.

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When using easy auto mode, smile mode, scene mode, or movie mode

When using A (auto) mode, playback mode

2 Press the multi selector J to enter the menu.

You can now select a tab.

Image mode

High (3264 )

Normal (3264)

Normal (2592) Normal (2048) PC screen (1024)

Exit

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous Color options

Exit

Easy auto mode

Image mode

Exit

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3 Press H or I to select the z tab.

4 Press K or k.

• You can now select an item from the setup menu.

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings

(A 9).

• To exit the setup menu, press the d or press J and

select another tab.

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a Menus

Press dMz (setup menu) (A 83) M a Menus

Choose the initial menus displayed.

Text (default setting)

Menus are displayed in list format.

Icons

All menu items can be displayed in a single page.

Set up

Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

Menu names

Menus

Exit

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

c Welcome Screen

Press dMz (setup menu) (A 83) M c Welcome screen

You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.

None (default setting)

No welcome screen will be displayed.

COOLPIX

Displays a welcome screen.

Select an image

Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the Select image screen and press k. As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted. Pictures which are set as 16:9 on Image mode setting (A 71) and images smaller than 320 × 240 edited by the crop (A 51) or small picture (A 52) function are not selectable.

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

d Date

Press dMz (setup menu) (A 83) M d Date

Set the camera clock. When traveling, you can also set the time zone of the travel destination.

Date

Set camera clock to current date and time. The operation of each option displayed is as follows.

• JK: Move through the items (day, month, year, hour, minute and the order of

the date).

• HI: Adjusts the content of the selected item.

• k: Activates the setting.

Time zone

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Set the home (w) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When the destination time zone (x) is selected, the time difference (A 88) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.

Setting Travel Destination Time Zone

1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone

and press k.

The Time zone menu is displayed.

2 Choose x Travel destination and press k.

The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected.

Date

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Date

Time zone

Exit

Time zone

15/05/2009

London, Casablanca

Exit

15:30

Home time zone

Travel destination

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

3 Press K.

The new city time zone menu is displayed.

4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination

time zone (city name).

To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to display the W mark on the top of the monitor and set the daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time goes into effect, the time is automatically advanced one hour. To release the daylight saving time setting, press I.

Press k to enter the travel destination. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the

monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

Time zone

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Exit

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EDT: New York Toronto Lima

Back

15:30

Home time zone

Travel destination

B The Clock Battery

The camera's clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that powers the camera. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

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C w (Home Time Zone)

• To switch to the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and press k.

• To change the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the home

time zone.

C Daylight Saving Time

When the summer saving time begins or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off using the home time zone display in Step 4.

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D Time Zones (A 14)

The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time.

UTC

+/-

-11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin

-10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara

-9 Alaska, Anchorage +3

PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,

-8 Vancouver

-7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz +5 Islamabad, Karachi

CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,

-6

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Mexico City

-5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima +6 Colombo, Dhaka

-4 Caracas, Manaus +7 Bangkok, Jakarta

-3 Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo +8 Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore

-2 Fernando de Noronha +9 Tokyo, Seoul

-1 Azores +10 Sydney, Guam

±0 London, Casablanca +11 New Caledonia

Time zone

UTC

+/-

Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Manama

+4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai

+5.5 New Delhi

+12 Auckland, Fiji

Time zone