Nikon COOLPIX L25, COOLPIX L26 Reference Manual

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Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual

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handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX L26

Digital Camera

USB Cable UC-E16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD

• Warranty

* The included batteries are for trial use only.

• A memory card is not included with the camera.

COOLPIX L25

Digital Camera

Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size)

alkaline batteries (×2)*

Attaching the Camera Strap

COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25

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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).

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Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions

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

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Icon Description

A/E/F

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera.

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

• In this manual, the product names “COOLPIX L26” and “COOLPIX L25” may sometimes be

abbreviated as “L26” and “L25.”

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

• 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 on a computer monitor appear in bold.

• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that

monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

• Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for COOLPIX L26. Illustrations and

text displays for COOLPIX L25 may also be shown in this manual if necessary.

• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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:

• 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.com/

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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About the Manuals

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

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without

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Nikon’s prior written permission.

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

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

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

Notice 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, mov ies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 86). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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For Your Safety

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

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should

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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 battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

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 10). 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 L26/L25.

• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

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• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove

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the batteries when no charge remains.

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

• If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

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

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

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

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during

lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

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

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-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 included 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.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

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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:

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• 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

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.

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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that

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this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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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

Introduction ................................................... ii

Read This First ....................................................... ii

Confirming the Package Contents ................. ii

Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. iii

About This Manual .................................................. iii

Information and Precautions ............................. v

For Your Safety ................................................. viii

WARNINGS ................................................................ viii

Notices................................................................... xii

Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1

The Camera Body................................................. 2

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

Shooting Mode .......................................................... 6

Playback Mode ........................................................... 8

The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............... 10

Applicable Batteries.............................................. 10

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 13

Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 14

Approved Memory Cards.................................. 15

Preparation 3 Set the Display Language,

Date, and Time................................................... 16

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

Shooting Mode.................................................. 20

Turning the Camera On and Off ................... 21

Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................... 23

Using the Zoom...................................................... 24

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.................................. 26

The Shutter-release Button .............................. 27

Step 4 Play Back Images ................................. 29

Step 5 Delete Images....................................... 31

Shooting Features ..................................... 33

G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................... 34

Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Changing Scene Mode Settings ................... 36

Characteristics of Each Scene ......................... 36

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling

Faces)..................................................................... 43

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Options Available in the Smart Portrait

Menu.............................................................................. 45

Using Skin Softening ............................................ 46

A (Auto) Mode ................................................. 47

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings ........... 47

Options Available in the Auto Shooting

Menu.............................................................................. 48

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi

Selector................................................................. 49

Available Features.................................................. 49

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)........................ 50

Using the Self-timer .............................................. 53

Using Macro Mode................................................ 55

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure

Compensation)........................................................ 57

Default Settings....................................................... 58

... 34

... 35

... 44

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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and

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Features That Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously .................................................. 62

Focusing............................................................... 63

Using Face Detection .......................................... 63

Focus Lock.................................................................. 64

Playback Features....................................... 65

Playback Zoom .................................................. 66

Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display........ 67

Features Available in Playback Mode

(Playback Menu)................................................ 68

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer,

or Printer .............................................................. 69

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 71

Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................... 71

Transferring Images to the Computer ...... 74

Viewing Images....................................................... 76

Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 77

Recording Movies ............................................. 78

Changing Movie Recording Settings

(the Movie Menu) .................................................. 81

Playing Back Movies ........................................ 82

General Camera Setup.............................. 85

The Setup Menu ................................................ 86

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.... 60

Reference Section................................. E1

Using Panorama Assist............................... E2

Editing Still Images...................................... E5

Editing Features................................................. E5

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and

Contrast .................................................................. E7

Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an

Image....................................................................... E9

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy .... E10

Connecting the Camera to a TV

(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E12

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

(Direct Print)................................................. E14

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Printing Individual Images ....................... E17

Printing Multiple Images .......................... E19

The Smart Portrait Menu......................... E22

Skin Softening.................................................. E22

Smile Timer........................................................ E23

Blink Proof .......................................................... E23

The Shooting Menu

(for A (Auto) Mode)................................. E24

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)............. E24

Continuous Shooting ................................. E27

Color Options................................................... E28

... E8

... E15

The Playback Menu ................................... E29

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print

Order).................................................................... E29

b Slide Show ................................................. E32

d Protect......................................................... E33

f Rotate Image ............................................ E35

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory

and Memory Card) ....................................... E36

The Movie Menu ........................................ E38

Movie Options................................................. E38

Autofocus Mode (L26 Only).................... E39

The Setup Menu ......................................... E40

Welcome Screen............................................ E40

Time Zone and Date ................................... E41

Monitor Settings............................................ E45

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)

Electronic VR .................................................... E48

Motion Detection.......................................... E50

AF Assist (L26 Only)...................................... E51

Sound Settings ............................................... E52

Auto Off............................................................... E53

Format Memory/Format Card............... E54

Language ........................................................... E55

Video Mode ...................................................... E55

Blink Warning................................................... E56

Eye-Fi Upload................................................... E58

Reset All............................................................... E59

Battery Type...................................................... E62

Firmware Version........................................... E62

... E47

File and Folder Names.............................. E63

Optional Accessories ................................ E64

Error Messages............................................ E65

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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1

Caring for the Product ................................. F2

Introduction

The Camera............................................................ F2

Batteries.................................................................... F4

Memory Cards...................................................... F6

Cleaning and Storage................................... F7

Cleaning................................................................... F7

Storage ..................................................................... F7

Troubleshooting ............................................ F8

Specifications ............................................... F15

Supported Standards.................................... F20

Index................................................................ F21

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Parts of the Camera

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.

The Camera Body....................................................2

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

Shooting Mode .............................................................................................. 6

Playback Mode ............................................................................................... 8

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and

Playback” (A 9).

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

COOLPIX L26

1 23 4 5

Parts of the Camera

910

1 Shutter-release button.................................... 26

Zoom control........................................................ 24

f : wide ............................................................. 24

g : tele................................................................ 24

h : thumbnail playback........................... 67

i : playback zoom...................................... 66

j : help .............................................................. 35

3 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 20

Self-timer lamp..................................................... 53

AF-assist illuminator.......................................... 86

Lens cover closed

5 Flash ............................................................................ 50

6 Microphone............................................................78

7 Lens cover

8 Lens

Power connector cover (for connecting

optional AC adapter) ............................... E64

10 Eyelet for camera strap ......................................iii

3 4

5 6 7 8

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Parts of the Camera

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

2 Flash lamp............................................................... 50

3 b (e movie-record) button ..................... 78

4 A

(shooting mode) button

5 c (playback) button....................................... 29

6 Multi selector 7 k (apply selection) button

8 d button.............................45, 48, 68, 81, 86

9 l (delete) button............................................... 31

...34, 35, 43, 47

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.......................... 10, 13

11 Battery chamber ..................................................10

12 Memory card slot ................................................13

13 USB/audio/video output connector....... 69

14 Connector cover..................................................69

15 Tripod socket ..................................................F18

16 Speaker...................................................................... 82

COOLPIX L25

1 23 4 5 6 7

Parts of the Camera

910

1 Shutter-release button.................................... 26

Zoom control........................................................ 24

f : wide ............................................................. 24

g : tele................................................................ 24

h : thumbnail playback........................... 67

i : playback zoom...................................... 66

j : help .............................................................. 35

3 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 20

4 Self-timer lamp..................................................... 53

Lens cover closed

5 Flash ............................................................................ 50

6 Microphone............................................................78

7 Lens cover

8 Lens

Power connector cover (for connecting

optional AC adapter) ............................... E64

10 Eyelet for camera strap ......................................iii

3 4

5 6 7 8

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Parts of the Camera

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

2 Flash lamp............................................................... 50

3 b (e movie-record) button ..................... 78

4 A

(shooting mode) button

5 c (playback) button....................................... 29

6 Multi selector 7 k (apply selection) button

8 d button.............................45, 48, 68, 81, 86

9 l (delete) button............................................... 31

...34, 35, 43, 47

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.......................... 10, 13

11 Battery chamber ..................................................10

12 Memory card slot ................................................13

13 USB/audio/video output connector....... 69

14 Connector cover..................................................69

15 Tripod socket ..................................................F18

16 Speaker...................................................................... 82

The Monitor

9 99

F 3.2

+1.0

1 /2 5 0

2 9m 0 s

9 99

9 99 9

• The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 86) > Photo info >

Auto info).

Shooting Mode

Parts of the Camera

32 31

24 23

123

+1.0

2122

1/250

F3.2

29m 0s

999

9999

999

17181920

12 13

1 Shooting mode.............................34, 35, 43, 47

2 Macro mode .......................................................... 55

3 Zoom indicator............................................ 24, 55

4 Focus indicator..................................................... 26

5 AE/AF-L indicator.......................................... E4

6 Flash mode............................................................. 50

7 Eye-Fi indicator .................................................... 87

8 Battery level indicator ...................................... 21

9 Electronic VR icon............................................... 86

10 Print date ................................................................. 86

11 Motion detection icon .................................... 86

12 “Date not set” indicator........... 19, 86, E65

13 Travel destination icon.................................... 86

14 Movie options....................................................... 81

15 Movie length ......................................................... 80

16 Image mode*........................................................ 60

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ........................................................... 21

* E, q, and O are displayed on L26, K, K, and P are displayed on L25.

18 Internal memory indicator ............................21

19 Aperture value ...................................................... 27

20 Shutter speed ........................................................27

21 Focus area........................................................23, 26

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection) ............................................... 23, 26

23 ISO sensitivity..................................................F12

24 Exposure compensation value ...................57

25 Color options .........................................................48

26 Skin softening........................................................45

27 White balance mode ........................................48

28 Continuous shooting mode ........................ 48

29 Blink proof icon .................................................... 45

30 Self-timer indicator ............................................53

31 Smile timer .............................................................. 45

32 Pet portrait auto release ................................. 42

Parts of the Camera

Playback Mode

1 m 0 s

9 99 / 9 9 9

1 m 0 s

9 99 9 / 99 9 9

9 99 9 . J P G

9 99 / 9 9 9

1 5/ 0 5/ 20 12 1 2: 0 0

1 2

15/05/2012 12:00

9999. JPG

15 14

Parts of the Camera

1 Date of recording ............................................... 16

2 Time of recording............................................... 16

3 Battery level indicator ...................................... 21

4 Protect icon............................................................ 68

5 Eye-Fi indicator .................................................... 87

6 Print order icon .................................................... 68

7 Image mode*........................................................ 60

8 Movie options....................................................... 81

(a) Current image number/

(b) Movie length................................................. 82

* E, q, and O are displayed on L26, K, K, and P are displayed on L25.

total number of images.......................... 29

999/ 999

9999/9999

10 Internal memory indicator ............................29

11 Movie playback indicator ...............................82

12 Volume indicator.................................................83

13 D-Lighting icon .................................................... 68

14 Small picture icon ...............................................68

15 Skin softening icon ............................................68

16 File number and type .............................. E63

7 8

1m 0s 1m 0s

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ..................................................................................10

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card .............................................................................13

Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time.....................................16

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode........................................20

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................23

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................26

Playback

Step 4 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................29

Step 5 Delete Images..........................................................................................................31

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Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/

COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25

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 batteries.

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• 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 included)

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

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

COOLPIX L25COOLPIX L26

B Removing the Batteries

• Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

B Notes About the Batteries

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in “Batteries” (F4) before use.

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

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

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Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat

Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal

negative terminal

B Battery Type

By setting Battery type in the setup menu (A 86) to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.

he default setting is the type of battery included with purchase. When any other type of battery is

used, turn the camera on and change the setting.

C Alkaline Batteries

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

C Notes About an AC Power Source

• You can use the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately; E64) to supply power to the camera from an electrical outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC ad apter other than the EH-65A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card

1 Turn off the camera and open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• When the camera turns off, the poweron lamp and the monitor turn off.

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

2 Insert a memory card.

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

B Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. Be sure

to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.

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B Formatting a Memory Card

• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting.

• To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select

Format card (E54) in the setup menu (A 86).

B Notes About Memory Cards

See “Memory Cards” (F6) and the documentation included with your memory card for more information.

Removing the Memory Card

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• Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and

the monitor have turned off before opening the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at an angle.

• The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately

after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

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Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording

movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

SD memory card SDHC memory card 2SDXC memory card

SanDisk 2 GB

TOSHIBA 2 GB

Panasonic 2 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

48 GB, 64 GB

Lexar – 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB

If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports 2 GB cards.

SDHC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDHC.

SDXC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDXC.

• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera

performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.

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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to

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select the desired language and press the k button.

Language

Cancel

3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and

set date and time?

Yes

Cancel

4 Press J or K to select your home

time zone and press the k button.

• Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable daylight saving time.

London

Casablanca

Back

5 Press H or I to select the date format and

press the k button.

6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time,

and press the k button.

• Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).

• Edit the date and time: Press H or I.

• Confirm the setting: Select the minute setting and press

the k button.

7 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

Date format

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

Date and time

15/05/2012 15:30

OK?

Yes

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2012

Edit

8 Press the A button.

• The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.

Press this button in

shooting mode for

shooting-mode

selection menu.

9 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the

k button.

• The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).

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• Press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k button, to switch to another shooting mode.

Easy auto mode

C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language (E55) and Time zone and date (E41) settings in the z setup menu (A 86).

• You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date (E41) > Time zone. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when

disabled, the clock moves back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the travel destination and the home tim e zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A 86, E41).

C The Clock Battery

• The camera’s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main battery.

• The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. ➝ Step 3 of “Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A 16)

C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print

date (E47) in the setup menu (A 86).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A 71).

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Press the A button.

• The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to

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select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.

3 Press the multi selector H or I to

select a shooting mode and press the k button.

• G (easy auto) mode is used in this example.

Easy auto mode

4 Check the battery level indicator and the

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number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level Indicator

Display Description

b Battery level high.

Battery exhausted.

Battery level low. Prepare to replace the batteries.

Cannot take pictures. Replace the batteries.

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Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.

• C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be saved in

the internal memory (approx. 20 MB).

• The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and image size (determined by the image mode setting; A 61).

Turning the Camera On and Off

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the monitor turn off.

• You can press and hold the c (playback) button to turn on the camera and switch to playback mode. The lens will not extend.

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C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

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If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations:

➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)

button, or b (e movie-record) button

Flashes

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performed

Camera enters

standby mode.

No operations

performed

3 min

Camera turns off.

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off

setting in the setup menu (A 86).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about 30 seconds when you are using shooting

mode or playback mode.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

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1 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator (L26 only), and microphone.

• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change (A 34).

• When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a yellow double border (focus area).

• When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Position the main subject near the center of the frame.

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B Easy Auto Mode

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this

case, select another shooting mode (A 34, 35, 43, 47).

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

C When Using a Tripod

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.

• When shooting in dimly lit conditions with the flash mode (A 51) set to W (off)

• When zooming in on the subject

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

• To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control

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to g (telephoto).

• To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom

control to f (wide-angle). When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.

• A 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 maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

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 according to the image mode (A 60) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. 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 you to confirm the zoom

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

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway

(A 27).

• When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border

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glows green.

• When a face is not detected: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. When the camera has focused, the focus area glows green.

When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus

•

area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down (A 27).

• The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory.

6) glows green.

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The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),

Press halfway

Press all the way

press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

B Notes About Saving Data

After taking a picture or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged.

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B Autofocus

he camera may not focus 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 behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark)

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

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

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped

windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several

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times, or select auto mode and use focus lock (A 64) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.

B Notes About Face Detection

See “Using Face Detection” (A 63) for more information.

C AF-assist Illuminator (L26 Only) and Flash

If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (L26 only; A 86) may light when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, and the flash (A 50) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full-frame.

(playback)

button

2 Use the multi selector to select an image to

display.

• Display the previous image: H or J

• Display the next image: I or K

• Remove the memory card from the camera to play back

images saved in the camera’s internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number/total number of images display.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button or the b (e movie-record) button.

Display the previous image

Display the next image

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C Viewing Images

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

• When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 63) or pet (A 42) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display.

C More Information

• Playback Zoom ➝ A 66

• Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display ➝ A 67

• Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ➝ A 68

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Step 5 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to delete the image

currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

• Current image: Only the current image is deleted.

• Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected

and deleted (A 32).

• All images: All images are deleted.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k

button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an

image to be deleted, and then press H to

Erase selected images

display y.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove y.

• Rotate the zoom control (A 2, 4) to g (i) to switch back

to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

Back

2 Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k

button to confirm the selection.

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• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.

B Notes About Deletion

• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Copy important images to a computer before deleting them from the camera.

• Protected images (A 68) cannot be deleted.

C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

ON/OFF

Shooting Features

This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode.

You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

G (Easy Auto) Mode............................................ 34

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .......... 35

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

A (Auto) Mode .................................................... 47

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ............................................................... 50

Using the Self-timer................................................................................... 53

Using Macro Mode..................................................................................... 55

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................ 57

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)............ 60

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Focusing ............................................................... 63

... 43

.... 49

..... 62

Shooting Features

G (Easy Auto) Mode

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button

Automatic Scene Selection

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

• e Portrait (A 36)

• f Landscape (A 36)

• h Night portrait (A 37)

• g Night landscape (A 39)

• i Close-up (A 39)

• j Backlighting (A 40)

Shooting Features

• U Other scenes

Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings

• Depending on the scene selected by the camera, you can press the multi selector H (X),

J (n), and K (o) to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 49), “Default Settings” (A 58)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode, which is the

combination of image size and image quality (A 60)

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

b Portrait

(default setting; A 36)

f Party/indoor

(A 37)

i Dusk/dawn

(A 38)

l Museum

(A 40)

U Panorama assist

(A 41)

c Landscape

(A 36)

Z Beach

(A 38)

j Night landscape

(A 39)

m Fireworks show

(A 40)

O Pet portrait

(A 42)

d Sports

(A 37)

z Snow

(A 38)

k Close-up

(A 39)

Black and white copy

(A 40)

C To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A 2, 4) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

e Night portrait

(A 37)

h Sunset

(A 38)

u Food

(A 39)

o Backlighting

(A 40)

Panorama assist

Shooting Features

Changing Scene Mode Settings

• Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used

to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 49), “Default Settings” (A 58)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode, which is the

combination of image size and image quality (A 60)

Characteristics of Each Scene

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face

(A 63).

• You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones

in human faces (A 46).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

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c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O.

d Sports

Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture

images continuously. The camera captures up to four images continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to P (for L26) or i (for L25).

• The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

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

setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

e Night portrait

Use this mode for evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience.

• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 63).

• You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces (A 46).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

f Party/indoor

Suitable for taking pictures at parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

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

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

Shooting Features

Z Beach

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

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

h Sunset

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Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

i Dusk/dawn

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

• The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O.

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Slow shutter speeds are used to capture stunning night landscapes.

• The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

k Close-up

Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (A 55) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 64).

• The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

u Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 55) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H and I. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 64).

• The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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l Museum

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

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the

shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (best shot selector).

m Fireworks show

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

• Camera focuses at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus

indicator (A 7) always glows green.

Shooting Features

n Black and white copy

Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in print.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• Use together with macro mode (A 55) when shooting

subjects that are close to the camera.

o Backlighting

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

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O.

U Panorama assist

Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image (E2).

• Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in when capturing images, and press the k button.

• After shooting the first image, confirm on the screen how the captured image will be connected to the next image, and shoot the next image. Shoot as many images as needed to complete the panorama. To finish shooting, press the k button.

• Transfer the images to your computer and use the Panorama Maker 6 (A 73, E4) software to combine the images into a single panorama image.

Shooting Features

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Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, the camera focuses on that face. Once the camera has focused, by default it automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release).

• From the screen displayed after the O Pet portrait scene mode is selected, select Single or Continuous.

- Single: Images are captured one at a time.

- Continuous: When a face is focused on, the camera captures three images continuously at a

rate of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25).

• When the camera detects a face, a double border (focus area) is displayed around the face, and the double border glows green when the camera has focused. The faces of up to five pets can be detected at the same time. When the camera detects more than one face, the face displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

Shooting Features

• If no pet faces are detected, you can release the shutter by pressing the shutter-release button.

- If no pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

- When Continuous is selected, the camera captures up to four images continuously while the

shutter-release button is held all the way down at a rate of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25).

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change auto release settings. When set to Off, the shutter is released only when the shutter-release button is pressed.

• Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:

- Five bursts have been taken

- Internal memory or the memory card is full To continue using Pet portrait auto release to take more pictures, press the multi selector J (n) and change the setting again.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

• Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera, the speed of the pet’s movement, the

direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness of the pet’s face, etc., pet faces may not be detected or other subjects may be displayed with a border.

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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button

1 Frame the picture.

• When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera has focused on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

• Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

2 Wait for the subject to smile. Do not press the shutter-release button.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the Smile timer (A 45, E23) feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

• After the camera releases the shutter, it will continue to detect faces and smiles, and will release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.

3 Shooting ends.

• Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop shooting.

-Turn the camera off.

-Set Smile timer (A 45, E23) to Off.

-Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.

Shooting Features

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.

• “Notes About Face Detection” ➝ A 63

C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 86) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

he shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the

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camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 49) ➝ Flash mode (A 50), self-timer (A 53), and exposure compensation (A 57)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu (A 45)

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu

When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed.

Select smart portrait mode (A 43) M d button M F tab

Smart portrait

Image mode

Skin softening Smile timer

Blink proof

Option Description A

Image mode

Skin softening

Smile timer

Blink proof

Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images (A 60). If you change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes.

Enable skin softening. Make the skin tones in human faces smoother. The default setting is On.

When On (default setting) is selected, the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, the image in which the subject’s eyes are more open compared to the other shot is saved. The flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off.

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C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.

• Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait (A 37) in G (easy auto) mode

• Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene mode

• Smart portrait mode (A 43)

Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 68, E8).

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B Notes About Skin Softening

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, or skin

softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

A (Auto) Mode

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 48) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 49) ➝ Flash mode (A 50), self-timer (A 53), macro mode (A 55), and exposure compensation (A 57)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu (A 48)

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

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Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu

When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed.

Select A (auto) mode (A 47) M d button M A tab

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous Color options

Option Description

Allows you to select the combination of image size and image

Image mode

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White balance

Continuous

quality used when saving images (A 60). This setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.

Allows you to capture a series of images. The available settings are Single (default setting), Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16.

Allows you to change the color tones of images at the time of

Color options

shooting. The available settings are Standard color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype.

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features.

X (flash mode)

n (self-timer),

pet portrait auto release

p (macro mode)

Available Features

o (exposure compensation)

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The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.

• See “Default Settings” (A 58) for information about each mode’s default settings.

G (easy

auto)

X Flash mode (A 50) w n Self-timer (A 53) ww

Pet portrait auto release (A 42) –––

p Macro (A 55) ––w

Exposure compensation

(A 57)

Varies by the scene selected by the camera. ➝ “Default Settings” (A 58)

Varies by the scene. ➝ “Default Settings” (A 58)

Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. ➝ “Default Settings” (A 58)

www

Scene

Smart

portrait

A (auto)

w w

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can set the flash mode.

1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired mode and press the k button.

• Available Flash Modes ➝ A 51

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Auto

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• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A 86,

E45).

C The Flash Lamp

he flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• On: The flash fires when a picture is taken.

• Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

• Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off while the flash is charging.

C Effective Range of the Flash

For L26, the flash has a range of approx. 0.5 to 3.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 11 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of approx. 0.8 to 1.7 m (2 ft 8 in. to 5 ft 6 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. For L25, the flash has a range of approx. 0.3 to 4.2 m (1 ft to 13 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of approx. 0.6 to 1.6 m (2 ft to 5 ft 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Available Flash Modes

Auto

The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 52).

Off

The flash will not fire.

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.

Fill flash

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

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C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting varies with the shooting mode.

➝ “Available Features” (A 49) ➝ “Default Settings” (A 58)

• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

his camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. Additionally, if the camera detects red eye while savi ng an image, the affected area will be processed

to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting:

• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is

pressed and when the shutter is released.

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• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.

• In rare cases, areas of the image that are not affected by red-eye may be processed by red-eye

reduction. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.

Using the Self-timer

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The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutterrelease button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON

and press the k button.

• n10 is displayed.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode,

Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 42). Self- timer cannot be used.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the

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rest of the way down.

• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily.

• 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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Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the L26 can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. The L25 can focus on objects as close as about 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens.

This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.

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

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON

and press the k button.

• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Macro mode

3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom

position to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

• How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom position. When the zoom position is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the L26 can focus on subjects as close as about 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens, and the L25 can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom position is set to a wide-angle position relative to G, the L26 can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom position is set to a position where G is displayed, the L25 can focus on subjects as close as about 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.

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B Notes About Using the Flash

he flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) for the

L26 and less than 30 cm (1 ft) for the L25.

C Autofocus

When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. ➝ “Default Settings” (A 58)

• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure

compensation).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

compensation value.

• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

• To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

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0.0

Exposure compensation

3 Press the k button to apply the

compensation value.

• If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the setting will be applied and the menu will disappear.

• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor.

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4 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.

• To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and change the value to 0.0.

C Exposure Compensation Value

he exposure compensation value applied in A (au to) mode i s saved in the camera’s me mory even

after the camera is turned off.

Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.

Flash

(A 50)

G (easy auto; A 34) U F (smart portrait; A 43) U

A (auto; A 47) U Off Off 0.0

Scene

b (A 36) V Off

W W V V

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c (A 36) d (A 37) e (A 37) f (A 37)

Z (A 38) U Off z (A 38) U Off

h (A 38) i (A 38) j (A 39)

k (A 39) W Off u (A 39) l (A 40) m (A 40)

n (A 40) W Off Off 0.0 o (A 40)

U (A 41) W Off Off 0.0

O (A 42)

Self-timer

(A 53)

Off Off

Off

(A 55)

Off Off 0.0

Off

Off 0.0

Macro

Exposure

compensation

(A 57)

0.0

You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.

The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up scene mode.

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

The setting cannot be changed.

The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction.

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release (A 42) can be set to On or Off.

Shooting Features

B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode

You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.

Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Image mode

Q 4608×3456P (L26 only)

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h 3648×2736P (L25 only)

P 4608×3456

i 3648×2736 R 3264×2448

r 2272×1704

q 1600×1200

O 640×480

l 4608×2592 (L26 only)

l 3584×2016 (L25 only)

The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically. Example: P 4608×3456 = approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels

P 4608×3456 is the default setting for L26. i 3648×2736 is the default setting for L25.

(L26 only)

(L25 only)

Description

Images will be higher quality than P. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Images will be higher quality than i. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

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

Smaller size than P, i, R, or r and therefore allows more images to be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to full-screen display on a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

C Notes About Image Mode

• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).

C Number of Images That Can Be Saved

he following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image. In addition, this number varies depending on the make of the memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

Image mode

Q 4608×3456P (L26 only) 2 490 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

h 3648×2736P (L25 only) 3 780 31 × 23/12 × 9

P 4608×3456 (L26 only) 4 970 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

i 3648×2736 (L25 only) 8 1540 31 × 23/12 × 9

R 3264×2448 10 1910 28 × 21/11 × 8

r 2272×1704 20 3820 19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6

q 1600×1200 39 7240 13 × 10/5.3 × 4

O 640×480 152 27700 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

l 4608×2592 (L26 only) 6 1290 39 × 22/15 × 8.5

l 3584×2016 (L25 only) 11 2110 30 × 17/12 × 6.5

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

Print size at an output resolution of 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, images 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. 20 MB)

Memory card1

(4 GB)

Print size2 (cm/in.)

Shooting Features

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted function Option Descriptions

Continuous (A 48)

Flash mode

Blink proof (A 45)

Self-timer Smile timer (A 45)

Digital zoom Continuous (A 48)

Image mode Continuous (A 48)

Shooting Features

White balance

Continuous Self-timer (A 53)

Electronic VR Continuous (A 48)

Motion detection Continuous (A 48)

Shutter sound

Color options (A 48)

Continuous (A 48)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash cannot be used.

When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.

When Smile timer is used for shooting, the selftimer cannot be used.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or

Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.

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

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Electronic VR is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the shutter sound is not heard.

Focusing

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In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

Shooting mode

Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait

(A 37) in G (easy auto) mode

Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait

(A 37) in scene mode

Smart portrait mode (A 43) Up to 3

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12 The face closest to the camera

Focus area (double border)

The face closest to the center of the frame

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera

will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

B Notes About Face Detection

•

The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

•

When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, such as those described in “Autofocus” (A 28), the subject may not be in

focus even though the double border turns green. Should this occur, use another mode, such as A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting (A 64) by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.

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Focus Lock

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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.

Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode.

1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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button halfway and recompose the picture.

• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the picture.

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This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images.

Playback menu

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Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 67

Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2.................................................... 71

Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................................... 71

Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................ 74

Viewing Images........................................................................................... 76

D-Lighting

Skin softening

Print order

Slide show

Protect Rotate image

Small picture

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Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor.

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(h)

Image is zoomed in.

Displayed area guide

• You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i). Images

can be zoomed up to approximately 10×.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.

• If you’re viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A 63) or pet

detection (A 42), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting. If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, press H, I, J, or K to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces,

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adjust the magnification rate and then press H, I, J, or K.

• You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by

pressing the d button (E10).

• Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

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Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images.

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Image Thumbnail Display

(4, 9, and 16 images per screen)

• You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.

• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to f

(h) and g (i).

• Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an image, and then press the k button to

display that image full-frame.

• When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to

calendar display.

• While using calendar display mode, press H, I, J, or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day.

B Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,

2012.

(h)

g (i)

2012 05

Su M Tu W Th F Sa

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1219111810179

1522142113

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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button (A 3, 5) to display the menu.

Option Description A

I D-Lighting*

e Skin softening*

a Print order

b Slide show

d Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. E33

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f Rotate image

g Small picture*

h Copy

* Images are edited and saved as separate files. Certain restrictions apply (E5, E6). For example,

images captured at an Image mode (A 60) setting of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for L25 cannot be edited, and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times.

Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.

When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card, you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed, and how many copies of each image are printed.

Allows you to view images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

Specifies the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback.

Creates a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments.

Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

USB/audio/video output connector

Insert the plug straight.

How to open the connector cover.

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Viewing images on a TV E12

You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks.

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 71

If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 71.

Printing images without using a computer E15

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16.

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Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox

ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

• Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1)

• Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)

• Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

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Mac OS

• Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)

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

1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.

• Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the

installation window.

• If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release).

• Click Next to display the installation window.

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3 Start the installer.

• We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.

• Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.

4 Download the software.

• When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

• Windows: Click Yes.

• Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

• Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode)

• QuickTime (Windows only)

6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

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Transferring Images to the Computer

1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB Cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

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• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and videos, click

Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

B Connecting the USB Cable

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

2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).

• Click Start Transfer (2).

• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

3 Terminate the connection.

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

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Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.

• Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.

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C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

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You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.

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When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), (A81, E38) is set to m

VGA (640×480). n HD 720p (1280×720)

cannot be selected.

Movie options

Recording and Playing Back Movies

1 Display the shooting screen.

• The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A 81).

• When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) is narrower compared to that of still images.

Maximum movie length

2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start

movie recording.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.

• When n HD 720p (1280×720) is selected for Movie options, monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9

with movie recording.

• If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A 86) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.

• C is displayed while saving to the internal memory.

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.

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B Notes About Movie Recording

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording

movies (A 15). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

• The optical zoom magnification ratio cannot be changed once recording starts.

• Use the zoom control to operate digital zoom while recording movies. The zoom range is

between the optical zoom magnification ratio before recording a movie and up to 4×.

• There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.

• The sounds of zoom control operation, autofocus lens drive movement (L26 only), and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.

• Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with re peating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.) in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.

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B Camera Temperature

he camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the

camera is used in a hot area.

B Notes About Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 28). Should this occur, try the following:

1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting

movie recording (L26 only; A 81, E39).

2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended

subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length

Movie options (A 81)

n HD 720p (1280×720) –

m VGA (640×480) 12 s 45 min

W QVGA (320×240) 45 s 3 h 10 min

Recording and Playing Back Movies

All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity.

When using the internal memory, n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected.

The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. When recording a movie, the remaining recording time that is displayed is the amount of recording time available for one movie.

Internal memory

(approx. 20 MB)

Memory card (4 GB)

C Functions Available with Movie Recording

• The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording. The tone that results from using scene mode (A 35) is also applied to movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.

• The self-timer (A 53) can be used. Set the self-timer and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie after ten seconds.

• The flash will not fire.

• Press the d button to select the D (movie) tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting

movie recording (A 81).

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Nikon COOLPIX L25, COOLPIX L26 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

Confirming the Package Contents

Attaching the Camera Strap

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries

Applicable Batteries

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Approved Memory Cards

Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

Turning the Camera On and Off

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

The Shutter-release Button

Step 4 Play Back Images

Step 5 Delete Images

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Changing Scene Mode Settings

Characteristics of Each Scene

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu

Using Skin Softening

Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Features

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Focusing

Using Face Detection

Focus Lock

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Playback Zoom

Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

Viewing Images

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies