Nikon COOLPIX L24 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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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 Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

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 Nikonauthorized 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.

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 or EN-MH2-B4) 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 L24.

Do not use EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries with incompatible devices.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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For Your Safety

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Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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 CD-ROMs 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.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

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

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.

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

A (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

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...................................................................................................................41

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

F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ..............................................44

Using Smart Portrait 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

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................51

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................52

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

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

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

D 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 Images from a Camera to a Computer......................................................................58

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................62

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................63

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................64

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................65

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................68

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................70

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................70

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................71

A Image mode....................................................................................................................................................72

B White Balance................................................................................................................................................74

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................76

F Color Options .................................................................................................................................................77

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................78

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................79

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................79

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................81

c Delete...................................................................................................................................................................82

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................83

Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................84

a Menus .................................................................................................................................................................85

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................86

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................87

e Monitor Settings..........................................................................................................................................90

f Date Imprint.....................................................................................................................................................92

w Electronic VR...................................................................................................................................................93

U Motion Detection.........................................................................................................................................94

h AF Assist............................................................................................................................................................95

i Sound Settings ..............................................................................................................................................96

k Auto Off..............................................................................................................................................................97

l Format Memory/m Format Card.......................................................................................................98

n Language ...........................................................................................................................................................99

o Video Mode ................................................................................................................................................99

d Blink Warning...............................................................................................................................................100

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................101

s Battery Type..................................................................................................................................................103

d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................104

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................105

h Copy..................................................................................................................................................................106

r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................107

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................108

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 108

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................109

Image File and Folder Names.......................................................................................................110

Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................111

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................113

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................114

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................115

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................118

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 123

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................126

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 127

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L24 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

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “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 appearance or display.

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.

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).

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 86). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

1110

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

Zoom control .................................................21

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

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

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

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

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

Power switch/Power-on lamp

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

AF-assist illuminator ..........................23, 95

.......18, 97

5 Flash .....................................................................28

6 Lens ........................................................ 113, 123

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

Power connector cover (for connecting

optional AC adapter) ...............................108

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

10 Lens cover .....................................................111

11 Built-in microphone ...................................53

Parts of the Camera

1234 6789

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

2 d button .....................10, 54, 71, 79, 84

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

4 A (shooting mode) button ....................8

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

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

7 Multi selector ....................................................9

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

1312 1410 11

Battery-chamber/

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

10 Tripod socket

11 Pin cover ...........................................56, 58, 63

USB connector and audio/video

output ................................................56, 58, 63

13 Memory card slot ........................................16

14 Battery-chamber ..........................................12

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

00 s 1 1

F3.11/125

+1.0

9 9 9

9 99

9 9 9 9

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 90).

Shooting

4 5

123

10 11

999

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+1.0

22 21

1/125 F3.1

999

1m00 s 1m00 s

1 Shooting mode* ........... 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, 94

9 Electronic VR ..................................................93

10 “Date not set” indicator .................87, 115

11 Travel destination indicator .................. 87

12 Date imprint ................................................... 92

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

14 Image mode* ................................................. 72

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

a Number of exposures remaining

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

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

16 Internal memory indicator .................... 19

17 Aperture ........................................................... 22

18 Focus area ................................................20, 22

19 Focus area (Face Detection) .........20, 22

20 Shutter speed................................................. 22

21 ISO sensitivity ................................................29

22 Exposure compensation value ........... 32

23 Color options .................................................77

24 White balance mode ................................ 74

25 Continuous shooting mode ................ 76

26 Self-timer indicator .................................... 30

Playback

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 . J P G

9 99

9 9 9 9

9 9 9

14 13

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

5 6

999

999999

9999

999

1 1

999

9999

99999999

m00s

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

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

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

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

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

6 Image mode* ................................................. 72

a Current frame number/

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

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

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

8 Internal memory indicator .................... 24

9 Movie playback indicator ......................55

10 Print-order icon ............................................ 68

11 Small picture .................................................. 51

12 D-Lighting icon ............................................50

13 Protect icon ..................................................104

14 File number and type .............................110

Basic Operations

A (shooting mode) Button

Introduction

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

The multi selector (A 9) can be used to select one of the following shooting modes.

Easy auto mode

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

Easy auto mode

When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode.

c (playback) Button

When A is pressed in playback mode, the camera enters shooting mode.

When A is pressed in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which allows you to change the shooting mode.

1 G Easy auto mode (A 18) 2 b Scene (A 33)

3 F Smart portrait (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.

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.

Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, and by pressing k.

For Shooting

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

Introduction

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

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

Apply selection.

Display p (macro mode) menu (A 31)/select the item below.

For Playback

Display the previous picture.

Display the next picture.

For the Menu Screen

Select the item above.

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

C Note 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.

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

Basic Operations

d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode.

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

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• Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu.

• To exit the menu display, press d again.

Upper tab: Menus available for

the current mode are displayed.

Lower tab: Display the setup

menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Exit

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 card

Language

Exit

While an item is selected, press k or the multi selector K to

AF assist

Auto

O

Exit

Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.

display that item’s options.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

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, smart portrait mode and movie mode

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Date imprint

Electronic VR

Exit

The selected menu will be displayed.

Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to 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, rotate the zoom control to 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.

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.

Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Applicable Batteries

• Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

• Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

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

Turning On and Off the Camera

Press the power switch to turn on the camera. After the power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment, the monitor turns on. 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 (A 24).

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, 112).

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

(A 112), 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 112), before using the battery.

B Battery Type

By setting Battery type (A 103) in the setup menu (A 83) to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.

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 103).

C Alkaline Batteries

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

C Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A 108). Do not, under an y 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 in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter 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 (the power-on lamp flashes), it will turn on again

when the power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or c button is pressed.

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A 97) in the setup menu (A 83).

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.

Date

Set time and date?

Cancel

Yes

4 Press J or K to select your home time zone

(city name) (A 89) and press k.

D Daylight Saving Time

o use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect,

press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the dayligh t 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.

London

Casablanca

Back

London

Casablanca

Back

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 A 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 Smart Portrait Mode” (A 44) or “Recording Movies” (A 53) for more information.

Date

DYM

01 201101

00 00

Date

DYM

15 201105

15 10

Press this button in shooting mode for shootingmode selection menu.

Easy auto mode

Edit

First Steps

D Changing the Date and Time, Date Imprint

• To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A 87) in the setup menu (A 83) 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 87, 88).

• To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures, make sure the date and time are

set, then set Date imprint (A 92) in the setup menu.

Inserting Memory Cards

Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 17 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 109).

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.

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 shown on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting perm anently 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.

To format, use the multi selector to select Yes and press k. The confirmation 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 98).

Card is not formatted.

Format card?

Yes

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.

First Steps

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 (A 26).

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 A 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 73).

Easy auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode

Shooting mode When using 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 17 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.

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 setting is k 4320 × 3240.

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 90).

When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch, the shutter-release button, or A to reactivate it (A 97).

C Available Functions in Easy Auto Mode

• When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically detects the face and

focuses on it (A 22, 26).

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

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

• The macro mode button on the multi selector (A 9, 31) is disabled. Changes to macro mode

when the camera selects close-up scene mode.

• Image mode (A 72) can be changed by pressing d.

D Motion Detection

See Motion detection (A 94) in the setup menu (A 83) for more information.

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

D Electronic Vibration Reduction

When the flash mode (A 28) is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) while Electronic VR (A 93) in the setup menu is set to Auto, the R icon may be displayed in the monitor. R indicates shooting conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be pronounced. In these situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before saving them.

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 camera so that the flash is above the lens.

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

2 Frame the picture.

When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change (A 26).

When the camera detects a human face, 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 detected, focus will be in the center of the monitor. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

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.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in on the

subject. Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out. The zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the

monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the magnification of the optical zoom.

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

f Zoom out g Zoom in

Digital zoomOptical 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.

he 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.

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 a face is detected: When no faces are detected:

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Shutter

Aperture

Speed

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 pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

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Focus indicator

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2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

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

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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 battery or the memory card while data is being saved may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved 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 the subject 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 Detection

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

C The Did someone blink? Screen

When d Blink warning is set to On, the Did someone blink? screen (A 100) is displayed after taking a picture if the camera detects a face with closed eyes.

D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 95) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the flash (A 28) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed 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 scan quickly through pictures.

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

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

Press A 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.

A (shooting mode) button

c (playback)

Multi selector

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Internal memory

indicator

2 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

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

Erase 1 image?

Yes

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 f (h)

Switch to shooting mode

A Press A.8

The picture can be enlarged up to about 10×. Press k to return to full-frame playback.

Rotate the zoom control to f to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails. While viewing 16 picture thumbnails, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display.

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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 using face detection (A 22) will be automatically rotated when viewing them full-

frame.

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch, the

shutter-release button, or c to reactivate it (A 97).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode

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

Erase 1 image?

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

D Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion

When Delete (A 82) is selected from the playback menu (A 79), multiple pictures can be deleted.

Yes

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)

• e Portrait (A 34)

• f Landscape (A 34)

• h Night portrait (A 35)

• g Night landscape (A 37)

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• i Close-up (A 38)

• j Backlight (A 39)

Notes about Face Detection

• Depending on shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera, faces may not be detected. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

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

• When there are multiple people in the frame, the face on which the camera focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions, such as 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).

Auto Mode

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Shooting in the Auto Mode

In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to set the items in the shooting menu (A 70) according to shooting conditions.

1 Press A 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. Set the flash (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode

(A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) according to shooting conditions.

By pressing d, you can also set the items in the shooting menu (A 70) according to shooting conditions.

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.

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.

Auto Mode

Using the Flash

The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions.

• The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-22 ft.) at the maximum wideangle zoom position and a range of approx. 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

• Note that when using easy auto mode (A 18), only U Auto (default setting) and W Off are available. When U Auto is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.

• The following flash modes are available when shooting in auto mode (A 27) and certain scene modes (A 33).

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto Mode

Auto with red-eye reduction

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

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

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

Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suitable for taking portraits with the night landscape as the background. 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) on the multi selector.

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

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 90).

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

Flash mode

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): U Auto

• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 33-40).

• F (smart portrait): U Auto

• A (auto): U Auto

Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time” (A 78)

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

Auto Mode

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix

processes the image before it is saved. Note the following when taking pictures:

• The time required to save images increases slightly.

• 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.

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) on the multi selector.

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON

and press k.

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.

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.).

When using G (easy auto) mode (A 18), the macro mode button cannot be used to activate macro mode.

1 Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON

and press k.

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 Rotate the zoom control 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 about 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position, and as close as about 7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.

C Autofocus

When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

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

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) on the

multi selector.

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired setting and press k.

Auto Mode

To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure compensation to the “+” side.

To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure compensation to the “-” 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. When set to any value other than 0.0, H and the value are displayed.

Exposure compensation

3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0.0, then press k.

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.

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 A in shooting mode to

display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select scene mode.

The icon of the last scene mode used is displayed. b (Portrait) is the default setting.

Portrait

2 Press K, press H, I, J, or K to select a scene

mode, then press k.

The shooting mode screen for the selected scene is displayed.

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Beach/snow

Shooting Suited for the Scene

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

D Image Mode

When using scene mode, you can set the Image mode setting (A 72) 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).

Using the Scene Mode

Features

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

b Portrait

Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.

• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face

Detection” (A 22) for more information.

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

• If no faces are detected, focus will be on the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape

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 illuminator (A 95) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Using the Scene Mode

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 on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• While the shutter-release button is held down all the way, the camera shoots up to three images at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is set to R 4320 × 3240).

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

• Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series.

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

e Night portrait O

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background.

• If the camera detects a person’s face, the camera will focus on that person (face detection: 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

Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, and cannot be changed.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

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

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Using the Scene Mode

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*

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.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

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.

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.

Using the Scene Mode

i Dusk/dawn O

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

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

j Night landscape O

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

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

Using the Scene Mode

k Close-up

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

• 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 about 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position, and as close as about 7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 27).

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

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

u Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures for Food Mode” (A 41) 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 76).

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

camera steadily.

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Using the Scene Mode

m Fireworks show O

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

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

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

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.

mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

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

Using the Scene Mode

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 5 software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 42) for details.

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

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Using the Scene Mode

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Taking Pictures for Food Mode

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

1 Press A in shooting mode to display the

shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u Food (A 33).

The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

Food

2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjust the

color if necessary.

You can adjust the hues to compensate for changes in the subject’s color caused by the surrounding lighting. Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

3 Frame the picture.

The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position, and as close as about 7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.

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

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.

B Notes when Using the Food Mode

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

C Adjusting Hues When Using Food Mode

Hue settings that are adjusted in food mode are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and are used the next time food mode is selected.

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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 Press A in shooting mode to display the

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

Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release 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.

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The camera returns to step 2.

Using the Scene Mode

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B Panorama Assist

Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture.

hey cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or

Image mode setting (A 72) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

he panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function

(A 97) 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

When using panorama assist mode, all pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white balance, exposure, and focus settings as the first picture taken.

When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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D Panorama Maker 5

Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.

ransfer pictures to a computer (A 58) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 61) to join them in a single

panorama.

D More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 110) for more information.

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

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Using Smart Portrait Mode

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

1 Press A in shooting mode to

display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select F, then press k.

2 Frame the picture.

Point the camera at the subject.

If the camera detects a person’s face, 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.

Up to three faces will be recognized. When the faces of

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

multiple people are detected, the face nearest the center of the frame will be framed by a double border in the focus area and the other faces will be framed by a single border.

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.

The self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks when the camera detects a human face. Just after the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp blinks rapidly.

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

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If the camera does not detect any faces, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

4 Press A to exit smart portrait mode.

Change to another shooting mode.

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B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection Features

If the camera is pointed at a person’s face while the camera is in smart portrait mode, the face is automatically detected, and the smile of the detected face can also be detected.

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

• See “Face Detection” (A 22) for more information about face detection.

C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode

When using smart portrait mode, auto off (A 97) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations:

• The camera does not recognize any faces.

• The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smiling face.

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode (A 28) can be changed.

• Self-timer (A 30) and macro mode (A 31) cannot be used.

• Exposure compensation (A 32) can be adjusted.

• When d is pressed to display the F (smart portrait) menu, Image mode (A 72) can be

adjusted. If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except movie mode).

• Digital zoom is not available.

D More Information

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

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to 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

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to change the number of frames

Display the calendar/ Change the number of frames displayed

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Reduce the number of frames displayed

Switch to full-frame playback

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

g (i)

k Press k.24

A Press A.8

displayed from 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16, or to display the calendar. When the calendar is displayed, you can select images to view based on the day they were taken (A 47). Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to thumbnail display mode.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to change the number of frames displayed from 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. While 4 frames are displayed, rotate the zoom control to g (i) again to return to fullframe display mode.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

While pictures selected for Print set (A 68) and Protect (A 104) are chosen, the icons shown at

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

Protect icon

Print-order icon

Film frames

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures are displayed in 16-thumbnail (A 46) in playback mode to switch to calendar display.

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

The following operations are available in calendar display.

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

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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, 2011.

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

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

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Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current image, 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

A Press A.8

Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Images can be magnified by up to 10×.

Rotate the zoom control to 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.

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When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) during fullframe playback mode, pictures taken using face detection (A 22) are magnified using the face that was focused on at the time of shooting 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.

• Rotating the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) further can change the magnification ratio and the pictures will be zoomed in as usual.

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Editing Pictures

The editing features described below are available. Use the camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 110).

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A 50)

Small picture (A 51)

Crop (A 52)

B Notes on In-camera Editing

• Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 72) of P 3968×2232 cannot be edited.

• Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L24 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

he following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created by editing.

Copies Created By: Can Be Edited By:

D-Lighting Small picture and crop can be used.

Small picture Crop

• Copies created by the editing functions cannot be edited again using the same edit function.

• To use D-Lighting together with small picture or crop, use the D-Lighting first.

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

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

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

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Additional editing is not possible.

D Original Pictures and Edited Copies

• 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.

• Print set (A 68) and Protect (A 104) settings configured for original pictures are not reflected in

their edited copies.

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Enhanced copies are saved 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.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose

I D-Lighting and press k.

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

3 Choose OK and press k.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel, select Cancel and press k.

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

More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 110) for more information.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Small picture

Exit

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Editing Pictures

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Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120.

Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16.

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 g Small

4 Choose Yes and press k.

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 110) for more information.

picture and press k.

Choose the desired copy size and press

A new, smaller copy is created. To cancel, select No and press k.

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

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 le?

Yes

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Editing Pictures

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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 saved as separate files.

1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom

in on the image.

To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.

The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation. If you want to crop the portrait image in the captured position, use Rotate Image (A 105) 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.

Rotate the zoom control to 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

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in the monitor.

3 Press d.

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4 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press

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

To cancel, select No and press k.

C About the Size of the Original Image

he 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, the image is displayed with a gray border on the playback screen, and the small picture icon l or m is displayed on the left of the playback screen.

D More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 110) for more information.

Save this image as

Save this image as displayed?

displayed?

Yes

Movies

Recording Movies

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

1 Press A in shooting mode to display

the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select D, then press k.

The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor (A 54). Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card, the maximum size of a single movie is 2 GB, and the maximum length of a single movie is 29 minutes.

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.

If recording time runs out, recording stops automatically.

B Recording Movies

• The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the focus remains

locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus is locked while recording.

• 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.

• Smear (A 114) visible in the monitor when shooting movies is visible in the saved movie file.

Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects.

• When recording or playing back movies, colored stripes (interference patterns or moire) may appear

on subjects that have a regular, repeating grid, such as pattern of weave in cloths or windows in a building, depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio. This phenomenon occurs when the subject’s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid, and it does not indicate a malfunction.

B While the Camera is Saving Movies

When movie recording stops, the shooting screen is displayed after the movie has been completely saved. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card.

C Options Available When Shooting Movies

• Macro mode (A 31) can be used. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording

begins. Settings cannot be changed while recording a movie. Flash, self-timer, and exposure compensation cannot be used.

• Press d to display the D (movie) menu and set Movie options (A 54).

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The Movie Menu

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Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu.

Displaying the Movie Menu

Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to D (movie) mode (A 53).

Press d to display the movie menu.

Movie options

TV movie 640

Small size 320

10s

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

• To exit the menu, press d.

D Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Movies

Option Resolution and Frame Rate

I TV movie 640 (default setting)

S Small size 320

Resolution: 640×480 Frame rate: About 30 frames per second

Resolution: 320×240 Frame rate: About 30 frames per second

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length

Exit

Option

I TV movie 640 (default setting)

S Small size 320 38 s 3 h

All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. * Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card, the maximum size of a single movie is

2 GB, and the maximum length of a single movie is 29 minutes. The maximum recording time that is displayed is the maximum recording time for one movie.

Internal memory

(Approx. 17 MB)

Memory card (4 GB)*

9 s 45 min

D More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 110) for more information.

Movie Playback

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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 control 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?

Yes

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio video cable (AV cable) (A 108) to play back pictures on a television.

1 Turn off the camera.

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2 Connect the camera to the TV.

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

Yellow

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.

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 83) > Video mode (A 99).

White

Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer.

• ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.

• Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single panorama image.

For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)

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

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer images, use 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 108). 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.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.

2 Be sure that the camera is off.

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

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Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting the USB Cable

he connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

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5 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed

on the computer.

• Windows 7

When the Devices and Printers K L24 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L24 screen.

• Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2.

• Windows XP

When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK.

• Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer 2 was first installed.

• If charge for the batteries inserted into the camera is low, the computer may not recognize the camera. If the camera is not recognized, images will not be transferred.

• If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.

6 Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options

Source panel and click Start Transfer.

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Start Transfer buttonSource device

Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default setting of ViewNX 2).

Connecting to a Computer

ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX

2). Transferred images can be viewed.

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For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 61).

Disconnecting the Camera

Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.

When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.

Connecting to a Computer

C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-

available Card Reader

When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2.

• Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading device.

• To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the procedure from step 5 (A 59).

• To transfer images saved in the camera’s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 106).

D Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually

Windows

Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2. Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.

Mac OS X

Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start ViewNX 2.

Click Transfer in the ViewNX 2 screen to start Nikon Transfer 2.

D Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information

For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5

• Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (A 40) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.

• Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.

Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.

Mac OS X Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 5.

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D Image File Names and Folder Names

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 110) for more information.

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Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 126) 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

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Connect to printer (A 63)

(A 68)

Print pictures one at a

time(A 64)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Print multiple pictures (A65)

B Note on Power Source

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

o power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available

separately) (A 108). 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, you can specify the pictures and the number of prints each using Print set in the playback menu (A 68).

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) is displayed in the camera monitor, then the

Print selection screen (2) is displayed.

B Connecting the Audio Video/USB Cable

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

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 63), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

picture and press k.

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thumbnails, and to 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

Default

3.5×5 in.

5×7 in. A4 100×150 mm 4×6 in.

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6 Choose Start print and press k.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

7 Printing starts.

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

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

Current print/ total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 63), print pictures by following the procedure below.

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Cancel

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

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3 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

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

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in.

5×7 in. A4 100×150 mm 4×6 in.

Exit

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4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press k.

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Print selection

Select the images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each image. 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. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete.

When the menu shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press k to start printing. 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. When the menu shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press k to start printing. 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 all images

prints

012

Start print

Cancel

Exit

DPOF printing

Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 68).

• When the menu shown on the right is

displayed, select Start print and press k to start printing. 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.

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.

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DPOF printing

prints

010

Start print

View images Cancel

Exit

View images

Back

Printing

002 / 010

Cancel

Current print/ total number of prints

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C Paper Size

he 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.

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

Before printing images saved on a memory card using one of the methods listed below, you can create a digital “print order” that specifies which images should be printed and how many copies of each image should be printed, and save this information on the memory card.

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•

• Printing using a digital photo lab that supports DPOF.

• Printing by connecting the camera (A 62) to a PictBridge-compatible

(A 126) printer (If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the print order for images saved in the internal memory and print images

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according to the print order.)

1 Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and

press k.

3 Choose Select images and press k.

4 Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the

number of copies (up to nine) for 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.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to 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.

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

Print set

Done

Date

Info

Exit

order. 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 printer (A 126) 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 66).

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

• 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.

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C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 of the print set procedure and

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press k to delete print orders for all pictures.

D Date Imprint

he shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting by using Date imprint (A 92) in the setup menu. This information can be printed even from printers that do not

support printing of date and time (A 69). 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.

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 27), the shooting menu contains the following options.

A Image mode A 72

Choose image size and quality. Also available when using other shooting modes (except movie mode).

B White balance A 74

Match white balance to the light source.

C Continuous A 76

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

F Color options A 77

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

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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 78).

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Press A 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.

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

Q 4320×3240P 4320×3240

4320×3240

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(default setting)

L 2592×1944 2592×1944

M 2048×1536 2048×1536

N 1024×768 1024×768

O 640×480 640×480

P 3968×2232 3968×2232

4320×3240

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

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.R 3264×2448 3264×2448

Smaller size allows more pictures to be saved. 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 4:3 television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

C Image mode

• If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other

shooting modes (except movie mode).

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 78).

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB 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.

Image mode

Q 4320×3240P 2 430 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

4320×3240

(default setting)

R 3264×2448 7 1520 28 × 21/11 × 8

L 2592×1944 11 2410 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5

M 2048×1536 17 3860 17 × 13/7 × 5

N 1024×768 51 11000 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5

O 640×480 82 17700 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

P 3968×2232 6 1370 34 × 19/13 × 7.5

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.

Internal memory (Approx. 17 MB)

Memory card *1

(4 GB)

4 860 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

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)

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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 75).

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).

B White Balance

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 78)

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

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Auto

Inc andes cent

Fluo resce nt

Dayl ight

Clou dy

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 Display the shooting menu (A 71), use the

multi selector to set White balance to b Preset manual, then press k.

The camera zooms in.

3 Choose Measure.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Exit

Preset manual

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

Cancel

Measure

Exit

4 Frame the reference object.

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Reference object frame

5 Press k.

The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set (no picture is recorded).

B Note on Preset Manual

he camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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 all the way, the camera shoots up to three images at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is set to R 4320 × 3240).

D BSS (Best Shot Selector)

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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, 16 pictures are shot at about 30 frames per second (fps) and the camera arranges them in a single picture. Images are captured with the image mode fixed at L (image size is 2560×1920). Digital zoom cannot be applied.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Single is selected.

B Note on Continuous Shooting

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image

mode setting, the memory card used, and shooting conditions.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 78)

B Note on BSS

BSS is best suited to situations where the subject is not moving. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or if the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A 114) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 is visible in the saved image. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects.

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

Record pictures in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Standard color is selected. The effects of the current setting can be previewed in the monitor.

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B Notes on Color Options

his feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time” (A 78)

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time

Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted Functions Setting Description

Flash mode Continuous (A 76)

Digital zoom Continuous (A 76)

Image mode Continuous (A 76)

Continuous Self-timer (A 30)

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White balance Color options (A 77)

Motion detection Continuous (A 76)

If set to Continuous, BSS, or Multishot 16, the flash cannot be used.

When using Multi-shot 16, the digital zoom cannot be used.

When using Multi-shot 16, Image mode is fixed at L (image size is 2560×1920).

When using the self-timer, the setting is fixed at Single.

When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled.

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

The following functions are available in playback mode.

I D-Lighting A 50

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

a Print set A 68

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

b Slide show A 81

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

c Delete A 82

Delete pictures. Multiple pictures can be deleted with one operation.

g Small picture A 51

Create a small copy of the current picture.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Press c to enter playback mode (A 24). Display the playback menu by pressing d.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Small picture

Exit

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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

• To exit the playback menu, press d.

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 68)

Delete: Erase selected images (A 82)

Setup menu: Welcome screen: Select an image

(A 86) Protect (A 104) Rotate image (A 105) Copy: Selected images (A 106)

Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.

Back

1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the

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desired picture.

Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to 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

Back

Erase selected images

Back

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Pau se

b Slide Show

Press c (playback mode) Md (playback menu) M b Slide show

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic 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.

While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed:

• During playback, press the multi selector K to display the next image and J to display the previous image (press and hold K or J to fast-forward or rewind, respectively).

• 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

Exit

Loop

Pause

Restart

End

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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 97).

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. ➝ “Selecting Multiple Pictures“ (A 80)

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 104).

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following settings.

a Menus A 85

Select the method for displaying menus.

c Welcome screen A 86

Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.

d Date A 87

Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

e Monitor settings A 90

Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, whether or not pictures are shown on the display for review after taking them, and set the monitor brightness.

f Date imprint A 92

Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures.

w Electronic VR A 93

Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures.

U Motion detection A 94

Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures.

h AF assist A 95

Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.

i Sound settings A 96

Adjust sound settings.

k Auto off A 97

Set time before camera enters standby mode to conserve power.

l/m Format memory/Format card A 98

Format internal memory or memory card.

n Language A 99

Choose the language used for camera monitor display.

o Video mode A 99

Adjust settings for connection to a television.

d Blink warning A 100

Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face detection.

p Reset all A 101

Restore camera settings to their default values.

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s Battery type A 103

Select the type of batteries used.

d Protect A 104

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

f Rotate image A 105

Change the orientation of a picture.

h Copy A 106

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

r Firmware version A 107

Display camera firmware version.

Displaying the Setup Menu

Display the menu screen and select z (Setup).

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1 Press d to display the menu screen.

When using easy auto mode, scene mode, smart portrait mode, or movie mode, press J on the multi selector (A 9) to display the tab.

2 Press the multi selector J to enter the menu.

You can now select a tab.

3 Press H or I to select the z tab.

Easy auto mode

Image mode

Exit

Easy auto mode

Image mode

Exit

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Date imprint

Electronic VR

Exit

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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.

a Menus

Press dMz (setup menu) (A 84) M a Menus

Select the method for displaying menus.

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

Electronic VR

Exit

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Date imprint

Electronic VR

Exit

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Menu names

Menus

Exit

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

c Welcome Screen

Press dMz (setup menu) (A 84) M c Welcome screen

Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.

None (default setting)

The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.

COOLPIX

The welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on, then the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.

Select an image

An image captured with this camera is used as the welcome screen.

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When the image selection screen is displayed (A 80), select the desired image and press k to register the image as the welcome screen.

• 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 taken at an Image mode setting (A 72) of P 3968×2232, as well as pictures that are 320×240 or smaller after being edited using small picture (A 51) or crop (A 52), cannot be used.

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

d Date

Press dMz (setup menu) (A 84) M d Date

Set the camera clock.

Date

Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time.

• Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press J or K.

• Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I.

• Finish setting: After selecting the order in which the day, month, and year are

displayed, press k (A 14).

Time zone

Set the home (w) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When the destination (x) time zone is selected, the time difference (A 89) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.

Setting Travel Destination Time Zone

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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

15/05/2011

Date

Time zone

Exit

Time zone

15/05/2011

London, Casablanca

Home time zone

Travel destination

Exit

15:30

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

3 Press K.

The new city time zone menu is displayed.

4 Press J or K to select the travel destination

region (time zone).

When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to adjust the camera’s time for

Time zone

15/05/2011

London, Casablanca

Home time zone

Travel destination

Exit

11:30

EDT: New York Toronto Lima

15:30

-04:00

daylight saving time. W will be displayed in the top of the

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

monitor and the time will advance one hour. To turn off the daylight saving time setting, press I.

Press k to enter the travel destination.

Back

While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

B The Clock Battery

he 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.

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.

D Imprinting the Date on Pictures

After setting the date and time, set the Date imprint setting in the setup me nu (A 92). Once Date imprint is set, the shooting date and time can be imprinted on the image data when taking

pictures.

Nikon COOLPIX L24 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

Basic Operations

The Multi Selector

Switching Between Tabs

Help Displays

About the Shutter-release Button

Attaching the Camera Strap

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

Applicable Batteries

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Deleting Pictures

Easy auto mode

Auto Mode

Shooting in the Auto Mode

Using the Flash

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Macro Mode

Exposure Compensation

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Using the Scene Mode

Setting the Scene Mode

Features

Taking Pictures for Food Mode

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

Using Smart Portrait Mode

More on Playback

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Editing Pictures

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

Movies

Recording Movies

The Movie Menu

D Selecting Movie Options

Movie Playback

Deleting Movie Files

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connecting to a Computer

Before Connecting the Camera

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer

Connecting to a Printer

Connecting the Camera and Printer

Printing Pictures One at a Time

Printing Multiple Pictures

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Displaying the Shooting Menu

A Image mode

B White Balance

C Continuous

F Color Options

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time