Nikon COOLPIX L2, COOLPIX L3 User Manual
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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Trademark Information
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holders.
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.
Introduction
Basic Photography and
Playback
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before
using the camera.
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.
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.
Scene Mode
Movies
Viewing Pictures on the
Camera
Connecting to Televisions,
Computers, and Printers
Menus
Basic Camera Setup:
The Setup Menu
Shooting Options:
The Shooting Menu
Playback Options:
The Playback Menu
Technical Notes
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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 product’s internal parts
could result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified technicians.
Should the camera 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.
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.
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• Use only the batteries listed of this man-
ual ( 7). Do not use other types. Do
not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Charge and use each pair of Nikon
rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries together as a set. Do not mix batteries from different pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries or
attempt to remove or break the covering.
• 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 comes
in contact with clothing or skin, rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following precaution when handling the
battery charger
If an MH-71 battery charger is provided
with the camera, observe the following
precautions:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau-
tion 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 thunderstorms. 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 Nikon-authorized 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.
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.
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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 CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing loss
or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be taken if
photographing infants, when the flash
should be no less than one meter (39in.)
from the subject.
Do not fire the flash while it is touching a person or object
Such use can result in the person being
burned, and/or their clothes igniting from
the heat of the flash.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language
in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and 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).
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 equip-
ment 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.
COOLPIX L2/L3
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.
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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, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur 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.
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession
of material that has been 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 has been 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 illegal copies
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 built-in 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
( 64). Care should be taken to
avoid injury or damage to property
when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ................................................................................................... ii
WARNINGS ...................................................................................................................... ii
Notices ............................................................................................................... v
Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................ 2
The Monitor ....................................................................................................... 4
Shooting .......................................................................................................................... 4
Playback ........................................................................................................................... 5
First Steps ........................................................................................................... 6
Inserting Batteries............................................................................................................. 6
Charge the batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only) ................................................................... 6
Insert the batteries ........................................................................................................... 7
Basic Setup....................................................................................................................... 9
Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................................. 11
Basic Photography and Playback....................................................... 13
(Auto) Mode ............................................................................................... 13
Step1 Select (auto) Mode ......................................................................................... 13
Step2 Turn the camera on .............................................................................................. 13
Step3 Frame a picture..................................................................................................... 14
Step4 Focus and shoot ................................................................................................... 15
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................................... 17
Deleting Unwanted Pictures............................................................................................ 17
Using the Flash ................................................................................................. 18
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ................................................................... 20
Macro Close-up Mode ...................................................................................... 22
Scene Mode......................................................................................... 23
Scene Mode ..................................................................................................... 23
Assist Modes .................................................................................................................. 24
Taking Pictures with Face-Priority AF............................................................................... 26
Other Scenes .................................................................................................................. 29
Movies ................................................................................................. 39
Movie Mode ..................................................................................................... 39
Movie Playback ................................................................................................. 40
Movie Options: The Movie Menu ...................................................................... 41
Movie Options............................................................................................................... 41
Auto-focus Mode .......................................................................................................... 42
Viewing Pictures on the Camera ....................................................... 43
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................................... 44
Deleting Pictures ............................................................................................................ 44
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................................. 45
Creating a Cropped Copy ............................................................................................... 45
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ...................................................................................... 46
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ........................................................................... 47
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ....................... 48
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Viewing Pictures on TV ..................................................................................... 48
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................................... 49
Printing Pictures................................................................................................ 53
Connecting the Printer ................................................................................................... 54
Printing Pictures One at a Time ....................................................................................... 55
Printing Multiple Pictures ................................................................................................ 57
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ............................................................................ 59
Menus .................................................................................................. 60
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu............................................................... 63
Menus........................................................................................................................... 64
Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................... 64
Date .............................................................................................................................. 64
Monitor Settings ........................................................................................................... 66
Date Imprint .................................................................................................................. 67
Sound Settings .............................................................................................................. 68
Blur Warning ................................................................................................................. 69
Auto Off ....................................................................................................................... 69
Format Memory/ Format Card ....................................................................................... 70
Language ...................................................................................................................... 70
Interface........................................................................................................................ 71
Reset All ........................................................................................................................ 71
Battery Type .................................................................................................................. 71
Firmware Version .......................................................................................................... 71
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ............................................................. 72
Image Mode.................................................................................................................. 72
White Balance ............................................................................................................... 73
Exposure Compensation ................................................................................................ 75
Continuous ................................................................................................................... 75
BSS ............................................................................................................................... 76
Color Options................................................................................................................ 77
Playback Options: The Playback Menu............................................................... 78
Print Set ........................................................................................................................ 78
Slide Show .................................................................................................................... 79
Delete ........................................................................................................................... 80
Protect .......................................................................................................................... 80
Transfer Marking ........................................................................................................... 80
Small Pic........................................................................................................................ 81
Copy ............................................................................................................................. 82
Technical Notes ................................................................................... 83
Optional Accessories......................................................................................... 83
Caring for the Camera ...................................................................................... 85
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 86
Storage .......................................................................................................................... 87
Error Messages ................................................................................................. 88
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 91
Appendix.......................................................................................................... 95
Specifications.................................................................................................. 102
Index .............................................................................................................. 105
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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.
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NIKON WARRANTY.
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L2/L3 digital camera. This
manual has been 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.
The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below.
Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the
camera.
• Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of
unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer.
• PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference
Manual contains information on using the PictureProject software provided
with your camera. For information on viewing the reference manual, see
the Quick Start Guide.
The illustrations in this manual and the Quick Start Guide show the
COOLPIX L3.
Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual and the Quick Start Guide may
differ from the actual display.
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.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
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://nikonimaging.com/
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Parts of the Camera
Power-on lamp ( 9)
Power switch ( 9)
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Shutter-release button
( 16)
Built-in
microphone
( 47)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Battery-chamber cover ( 7)
Power cord channel cover for
optional AC adapter ( 83)
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown below.
Speaker ( 40, 47, 68)
Self-timer lamp
( 20)
Built-in flash
( 18)
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Replacing the connector cover
Monitor
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Connector
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MENU button
( 60)
Zoom button ( 14).
See also:
• (thumbnail playback):
44
• (playback zoom): 45
• (help): 62
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Flash lamp ( 18)
Multi selector
(9)
Tripod socket
(playback) button
( 17, 43)
Memory card slot cover
( 12)
(delete) button ( 17, 43, 44)
Mode selector ( 13, 23, 39)
(scene) mode ( 23)
(auto) mode
( 13)
(movie) mode
( 39)
The Multi Selector
Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items, then press the center to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to:
: Display flash mode menu
: Display self-timer
menu ( 20)
: Display macro close-
up mode menu ( 22)
( 18)
: Perform D-lighting ( 46)
: Transfer picture ( 49)
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The Monitor
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The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings):
Shooting
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1 Shooting mode ............13, 23, 39
2 Exposure lock ........................... 32
3 Macro close-up mode............... 22
4 Zoom indicator................... 14, 22
5 Focus indicator .........................15
6 Flash mode............................... 18
7 Camera shake icon................... 16
8 Internal memory/Memory card
indicator................................... 11
9 Battery level indicator ...............13
10 Sensitivity .................................16
11 Self-timer indicator................... 20
12 “Date not set” indicator........... 88
Time zone indicator.................. 64
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13 Date imprint/Date counter ....... 67
14 Number of exposures
remaining .......................... 13, 98
Movie length ..................... 39, 98
15 Focus area ............................... 15
16 Exposure compensation ........... 75
17 Image mode ............................ 72
18 Color options........................... 77
19 White balance ......................... 73
20 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ........... 76
21 Continuous shooting mode ..... 75
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1 Current folder ..........................99
2 File number and type................ 99
3 Internal memory/Memory card
indicator................................... 11
4 Battery level indicator ...............13
5 D-Lighting guide ......................46
6 Volume indicator.......... 35, 40, 47
7 Voice memo recording guide.... 47
8 Voice memo playback guide..... 47
9 Current frame number/Total
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Movie length............................ 40
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10 D-Lighting icon ........................ 46
11 Movie playback indicator ......... 40
12 Voice memo icon..................... 47
13 Image mode ............................ 72
14 Movie indicator........................ 40
15 Protect icon ............................. 80
16 Print-order icon........................ 57
17 Transfer icon...................... 50, 80
18 Time of recording ...................... 9
19 Date of recording ...................... 9
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First Steps
Inserting Batteries
The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of
purchase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 bat-
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tery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1 batteries.
Charge the batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only)
If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1
NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came
with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to “Insert the batteries” on the following page.
Plug the charger in
1
Connect the power cable to the
charger (1) and then plug it into a
power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp
will light (3).
Charge the batteries
2
Insert the batteries as indicated on
the charger. The CHARGE lamp will
start to blink. Charging is complete
when the CHARGE lamp stops
blinking.
A pair of new or fully exhausted
batteries will charge in about two
and a half hours.
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Insert the batteries
Open the battery chamber.
1
Hold the camera upside down to prevent the
batteries from falling out.
Insert the batteries.
2
Insert the batteries as shown.
Close the battery chamber.
3
Is the Camera Off?
Confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing batteries.
Batteries
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 86 of this manual. The camera can be used with AA alkaline (LR6) batteries, Nikon rechargeable EN-
MH1 NiMH batteries, ZR6 oxyride batteries, and FR6/L91 lithium batteries. Do not mix
old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
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Peeling or damaged
insulation
The Battery Type Menu
After replacing the batteries, check that the option selected for Battery Type in the
setup menu matches the type of battery used ( 71).
negative terminal
Flat negative terminalInsulation does not reach
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Power saving modes and auto power off
This camera features a three-stage power saving function, which works as follows if no
operation is attempted for the times shown while the power is on.
• Approx. five seconds: The monitor brightness will be reduced to about 50% nor-
mal brightness.
• Approx. one minute (default setting): The monitor turns off and the camera
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enters standby mode. The power-on lamp blinks. The camera can be reactivated by
pressing the shutter-release button halfway. (The length of time before entering the
standby mode can be changed.)
• Approx. three minutes after the camera has entered standby mode: The cam-
era will turn off.
EN-MH1 Batteries
Charge EN-MH1 batteries before first use. Charge and use as a set: do not charge batteries one at a time or mix batteries from different pairs. Note that the batteries may
tend to discharge more quickly when new or after a long period of disuse. The batteries will retain a charge longer once they have been used and recharged several times.
“Memory” effects that result in reduced battery capacity can be avoided by periodically refreshing the batteries as described in the Appendix ( 101).
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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date as described below.
The Multi Selector
The multi selector is used in the steps that follow. The buttons needed to perform a
task are shown in white; if more than one button is highlighted, any of the highlighted
buttons can be used. For example, “press the multi selector up or down” is shown as
illustrated below.
Press the multi selector up or
down.
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Cancel
OK
Confirm
Highlight the desired display language and press the center of the
multi selector.
MENU
Turn the camera on.
The language-selection screen is displayed.
DATE
Set time and date?
No
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Confirm
The confirmation screen is displayed.
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TIME ZONE
OK
London, Casablanca
DaylightSaving
OK
Confirm
HOME TIME ZONE
London, Casablanca
OK
MENU
Back
Confirm
Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector.
The TIME ZONE menu is displayed.*
Press the multi selector right.
The map of world time zones is displayed.
* If daylight saving time is in effect, press
the multi selector down to highlight
“DaylightSaving” and press the center
of the multi selector.
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Press the multi selector left or
right to select the home time
zone you are in and press the center of the multi selector.
DATE
D M Y
01
01 2006
00 : 00
Edit Day (order of Day, Month,
and Year may differ in some
areas) and press the multi selector
right.
DATE
D M Y
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01 2006
00 : 00
The DATE screen is displayed.
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D M Y
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00 : 00
DATE
D M Y
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15 : 10
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Edit Month and press the multi
selector right.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the
year, hour, and minutes, then
press the multi selector right.
DMY is highlighted.
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Choose the order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed and
press the center of the multi selector.
The setting becomes effective, and the screen of the mode (selected by the
mode selector) is displayed.
Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 23MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 83). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted.
To insert a memory card:
Turn the camera off.
1
Confirm that the power-on lamp is off before
inserting or removing memory cards.
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Insert the memory card.
2
Open the memory card slot. Slide the memory
card in as shown until it clicks into place. Close
the memory card slot.
Turn the camera on.
3
If no message is displayed in the monitor, the
camera is ready for use.
If the message shown at right is displayed, the
memory card must be formatted before use.
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 beginning formatting.
CARD IS NOT FORMATTED
Format
OK
To begin formatting, press the multi selector up
to highlight Format and then press the center of the multi selector. Do
not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card
until formatting is complete.
No
Confirm
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on
lamp is off. Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the
card. The card can then be removed by hand.
The Write Protect Switch
SD 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.
Write Protect Switch
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(Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
Step1 Select (auto) Mode
Slide the mode selector to .
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Step2 Turn the camera on
Turn the camera on.
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The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will
turn on. To turn the camera off at any time, press
the power switch again. Do not remove the batteries while the power-on lamp is lit.
Check indicators in the monitor.
2
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Display Battery level
NO ICON Batteries fully charged.
Low battery; ready spare batteries.
WARNING!!
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries.
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Number of exposures
remaining ( 98)
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Step3 Frame a picture
Ready the camera.
1
Hold the camera steadily in both
hands, keeping your fingers and
other objects away from the lens,
flash, and microphone.
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Frame the picture.
2
Frame the subject near the center of
the monitor.
Zoom
Use the button to frame the subject in the monitor. Press to zoom out,
increasing the area visible in the frame. Press to zoom in up to 3× so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Pressing for about two seconds at 3× zoom will
trigger digital zoom, allowing the subject to be magnified up to 4× more, for a total of
magnification of 12×. Note that unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase
the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at 3× zoom are simply
enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
Zoom out Zoom in Zoom indicator turns
yellow when digital
zoom is in effect.
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Step4 Focus and shoot
Focus.
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Press the shutter-release button halfway. The
camera will focus on the subject in the center
of the focus area ( 4). When the camera is
fully focused on the subject, the focus indicator
(AF ●) lights up green. Blinking red indicates
that the camera was unable to focus. Change
the composition and try again.
Take the picture.
2
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
way down to take the picture. Note that the
flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit.
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During Recording
The or icon will blink while pictures are recorded. Removing memory cards or
batteries while these icons are blinking could affect pictures or damage the camera or
card.
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The Shutter-Release Button –Focus Lock
To set focus and exposure, lightly press the shutter-release button about 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 shutterrelease button down the rest of the way. Use a gentle touch; moving the camera while
pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures.
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Focus Check focus
indicator
Recompose
picture
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Take picture
Auto-focus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark
or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g.,
the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are
several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g.,
your subject is inside a cage).
When Lighting Is Poor
If lighting is poor and the flash is off, a icon will be displayed to warn that pictures may be blurred as a result of the
slow shutter speeds. If an ISO icon is displayed, sensitivity has
been raised to compensate for poor lighting and pictures may
be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced,
brightly-colored dots. The camera may process pictures to
reduce noise, doubling recording times.
If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken, the
picture may be blurred. Select No to exit without recording
the picture.
PICTURE IS BLURRED.
SAVE PICTURE?
No
Ye s
OK
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Viewing Pictures
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Press the button to display a picture in
the monitor. Use the multi selector to
view additional pictures: press the multi
selector down or right to view pictures in
the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi
selector pressed to scroll quickly to the
desired picture. Pictures may be displayed
briefly at low resolution while being read
from memory.
Press the button again to return to
shooting mode.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed
in the monitor, press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight one of the following options and
press the center of the multi selector:
• No: Exit without deleting the picture.
• Yes: Delete the picture.
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No
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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3–3.0m (1ft.–9ft. 10in.) when the camera is
zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.75m (1ft.–5ft.
9in.). The following flash modes are available:
Mode Description
AUTO Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-
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Slow sync Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are
eye reduction
Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to “fill-in”
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(illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.
used to capture background at night or under dim light.
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Flash
OK
AUTO
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Press the flash mode button. Highlight the desired mode and
press the center of the multi
selector.
The selected flash mode icon
appears at the top of the monitor. If
AUTO is selected, the icon extinguishes automatically after five seconds. The selection made in
(auto) mode is stored in memory
even after the camera has been
turned off.
• The setting will be canceled if five sec-
onds pass without pressing the center
of the multi selector.
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