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Introduction
Preparation for Shooting
Basic Photography and
Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Selecting Scene Mode:
b Scene Mode
More on Playback
Recording and Viewing Movies
Voice Recording
Connecting to Televisions,
Computers, and Printers
Shooting, Playback, and Setup
Menus
Technical Notes
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod-
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uct will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source,
take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal
parts could result in injury. Repairs
should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera
break open as the result of a fall or
other accident, take the product to
a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing
the batteries.
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Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap
with care
Never place the strap around the
neck of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
batteries or other small parts into
their mouths.
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
• Before replacing the batteries,
turn the product off. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved
for use in this product (c 10). Do
not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes
or types.
• If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1
NiMH batteries are purchased
separately, charge and use each
of them as a set. Do not combine
batteries from different pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose batteries to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure
to remove the batteries when no
charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.
Observe the following precautions when handling the
MH-71 battery charger
(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 lightening 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 Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure
to observe these precautions
could result in fire or electric
shock.
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For Your Safety
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could
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result in electric shock.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the
input and output jacks, use only the
cables provided or sold by Nikon for
the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary
visual impairment. Particular care
should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should
be no less than one meter (39 in.)
from the subject.
Do not operate the flash
with the flash window
touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury
caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
COOLPIX L6
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State
of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
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This class B digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................ii
For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii
Notices................................................................................................................v
About This Manual............................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................2
Parts of the Camera...........................................................................................4
The Monitor.......................................................................................................6
Shooting .......................................................................................................6
Playback........................................................................................................7
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help..............................................................8
Mode Selector...............................................................................................8
Multi Selector................................................................................................8
MENU Button................................................................................................9
Help Displays.................................................................................................9
Preparation for Shooting ..............................................................................10
Inserting Batteries ...........................................................................................10
Insert the Batteries ......................................................................................10
Supported Batteries.....................................................................................10
Turning On and Off the Camera..................................................................10
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time....................................................12
Inserting Memory Cards..................................................................................14
Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................15
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode .....................................16
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On...............................16
Step2 Frame a Picture .....................................................................................18
Step3 Focus and Shoot....................................................................................20
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures....................................................................22
Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback..........................................................22
Deleting Pictures .........................................................................................22
Using the Flash ................................................................................................24
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...............................................................26
Macro Close-up Mode.....................................................................................27
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Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode.....................................................28
Scene Mode .....................................................................................................28
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Scene Assist Modes..........................................................................................29
Scene Modes....................................................................................................35
More on Playback ..........................................................................................42
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback...........................................42
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom............................................................43
Editing Pictures................................................................................................44
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop..................................................................44
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting...................................................................45
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...............................................................46
Restrictions on Picture Editing......................................................................47
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .........................................................48
Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................48
Playing Voice Memos ..................................................................................48
Deleting Voice Memos ................................................................................48
Recording and Viewing Movies.....................................................................49
Movie Mode.....................................................................................................49
The Movie Menu .............................................................................................50
Movie Options.............................................................................................50
Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................51
Applying Movie Setting ...............................................................................51
Movie Playback................................................................................................53
Deleting Movie Files ....................................................................................53
Voice Recording .............................................................................................54
Making a Voice Recording..............................................................................54
Playing Voice Recordings................................................................................56
Copying Voice Recordings ..............................................................................58
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................60
Connecting to a TV..........................................................................................61
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................................62
Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................62
Setting the USB Option ...............................................................................63
Transferring Pictures to a Computer............................................................64
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Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................66
Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................67
Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................................68
Printing Multiple Pictures.............................................................................69
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set..........................................................72
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus..........................................................74
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .........................................................74
Z Image Mode .........................................................................................75
d White Balance........................................................................................77
I Exp. +/- ..................................................................................................79
q Continuous............................................................................................80
A BSS........................................................................................................81
d Color Options.........................................................................................81
Restrictions on Camera Settings ..................................................................82
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..........................................................83
z Slide Show .............................................................................................85
A Delete ....................................................................................................87
D Protect .................................................................................................87
E Transfer Marking ..................................................................................88
L Copy......................................................................................................89
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu............................................................90
R Menus....................................................................................................91
V Welcome Screen ....................................................................................92
W Date.......................................................................................................93
Z Monitor Settings....................................................................................96
f Date Imprint...........................................................................................97
h Sound Settings.......................................................................................99
h Blur Warning..........................................................................................99
i Auto Off ..............................................................................................100
M Format Memory/O Format Card ..........................................................101
j Language .............................................................................................102
k Interface...............................................................................................102
n Reset All...............................................................................................103
g Battery Type.........................................................................................105
B Firmware Version.................................................................................105
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Technical Notes ............................................................................................106
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................106
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................107
Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................108
Cleaning ...................................................................................................109
Storage .....................................................................................................110
Error Messages...............................................................................................111
Troubleshooting............................................................................................115
Specifications.................................................................................................119
Index...............................................................................................................122
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About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L6 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information that should be read
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before use to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before
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using the camera.
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names
of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated
with brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples
so that monitor icons can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual
display.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
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when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available else-
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Quick Start Guide.
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k Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the
memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
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• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the
URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries,
and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this
electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will
not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-
scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any
means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accu-
rate 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).
NIKON WARRANTY.
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced
by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a
foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon
tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by
a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of
such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all
data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it
with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to
also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (c 92). Care should be taken to
avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
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Power-on lamp (c 10)
Power switch (c 10)
Shutter-release
button (c 20)
Built-in microphone (c 48, 49, 54)
Optional AC adapter power cable
connector (under cover) (c 106)
Eyelet for camera strap
Attaching the Camera Strap
Speaker (c 48, 53, 56)
Self-timer lamp
(c 26)
Built-in flash
(c 24)
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Multi selector (c 8)
H: Display self-timer menu
(c 26)
L: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 27)
Flash lamp (c 24)
Monitor (c 6)
Tripod socket
T (delete) button
(c 22, 43, 48, 53)
J: Display flash mode menu
(c 24)
d/E: Make selection/
transfer picture (c 62)
m button (c 9)
Zoom buttons (c 18)
t: zoom out
v: zoom in
See also:
• j (thumbnail playback): c 42
• k (playback zoom): c 43
• l (help): c 9
Memory card slot
cover (c 14)
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Connector cover
(c 61, 64, 67)
Opening the
connector cover
i (playback) button
(c 22, 42)
Battery-chamber cover
(c 10)
Battery
chamber
Cable connector
Mode selector
(c 8, 16, 28, 49)
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The Monitor
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The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and
playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
Shooting
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1 Shooting mode* ............ 16, 28, 49
2 Exposure lock............................. 40
3 Macro close-up mode................. 27
4 Zoom indicator..................... 18, 27
5 Focus indicator........................... 20
6 Flash mode ................................ 24
7 Camera shake icon..................... 25
Internal memory/memory card
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indicator .................................... 14
9 Battery level indicator................. 16
10 ISO Sensitivity............................. 25
11 Self-timer indicator..................... 26
* Differs according to the current shooting mode.
See pages 54 and 56 for the monitor indicators during voice recording and voice playback.
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Time zone indicator.................... 93
13 Date imprint/Date counter.......... 97
Number of exposures
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remaining...................................16
Movie length..............................49
15 Focus area..................................20
16 Exposure compensation value..... 79
17 Image mode...............................75
18 Color options setting..................81
19 White balance ............................ 77
20 Best shot selector (BSS)...............81
21 Continuous shooting mode ........ 80
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2 File number and type................107
Internal memory/
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4 Battery level indicator................. 16
5 D-Lighting guide ........................ 45
6 Volume indicator.................. 48, 53
7 Voice memo recording guide...... 48
8 Voice memo playback guide....... 48
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movie length.............................. 53
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11 Movie playback indicator............ 53
12 Voice memo icon........................48
13 Image mode...............................75
14 Movie indicator ..........................53
15 Protect icon................................87
16 Print-order icon ..........................72
17 Transfer icon ........................65, 88
18 Time of recording.......................12
19 Date of recording ....................... 12
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Mode Selector
Set the mode selector to the desired mode.
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b: Scene mode (c 28)
Select one of fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects of
shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes,
and let the camera do the rest. You can also record sounds or
play back recorded sounds using Voice recording.
L: Auto mode (c 16)
A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the majority
of camera settings are controlled by the camera.
T: Movie mode (c 49)
Record movies. Select one
of five movie options.
Multi Selector
In addition to activating the flash, macro-close up, and self-timer modes and
functions, the multi selector is also used to perform the following operations.
Full-Frame Playback
Display the previous picture (c 22).
(I or G)
Navigating the Menus
Return to the previous
menu, or move cursor left
(I).
Move cursor down (H).
* In the manual, the multi selector buttons for moving the cursor or selec-
tion up, down, left, and right are indicated with G, H, I and J.
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Apply D-Lighting (c 45)
Display the next picture
(c 22).
(J or H)
Move cursor up (G).
Display the sub-menu,
move cursor right, or
make selection (J).
Make selection.
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
MENU Button
When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the
mode which has been selected.
L : Auto mode → Shooting menu (c 74)
b : Scene mode → Scene menu (c 28)
T : Movie mode → Movie menu (c 50)
i : Playback mode → Playback menu (c 83)
To display the setup menu (c 90), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus.
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Displayed when there
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Displayed when there
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Set up
Date imprint
Sound settings
Blur warning
Auto off
Format memory
MENU
Exit
items to follow.
Help Displays
Press l (v) to view a description of the currently selected item.
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Keep the
shutter-release button
pressed to take
pictures continuously.
MENU
Pressing G or H shows the previous or next menu item. Press d while the
help dialog is displayed to apply the setting.
Exit
Continuous
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Preparation for Shooting
Inserting Batteries
Insert the Batteries
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
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2 Insert the batteries.
• Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Supported Batteries
This camera uses the following size AA batteries.
• Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries (batteries supplied)
• Two LR6 alkaline batteries
• Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available
separately)
• Two ZR6 oxyride batteries
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Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch
again.
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Inserting Batteries
j Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out
before removing or inserting batteries.
j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 109 of this manual.
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
Preparation for Shooting
Batteries with peeling
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal.
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
j Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in
the setup menu. The default setting is [Lithium]. When any other type of battery is used, turn
the camera on and change the setting (c 105).
k Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
k Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter kit
(c 106). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
k Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
The camera adjusts monitor brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings to
save power. When no operations are performed for fifteen seconds, the monitor turns off
and the power-on lamp blinks. If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds,
the camera enters standby mode. To reactivate the camera, press the shutter-release button
halfway. If no operations are performed in standby mode for another three minutes, the camera turns off.
The amount of time allowed to pass before the camera enters standby mode can be specified
from the auto off menu (c 100).
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned
on.
1 Turn on the camera.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment
and the monitor will turn on.
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2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J
to choose the desired language and
press d.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
• If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4 Press J.
• The [Home time zone] menu is displayed.
• If daylight saving time is in effect, see “Daylight
Saving Time” on the next page.
5 Press I or J to choose your home time
zone and press d.
• The [Date] menu is displayed.
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Date
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
Time zone
London, Casablanca
DaylightSaving
Home time zone
London, Casablanca
MENU
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order
of day, month, and year may differ in
some areas) and press J.
7 Press G or H to edit the month ([M])
and press J.
8 Press G or H to edit year ([Y]), hour,
and minutes. Press J after setting each
item.
• [D], [M], and [Y] blink.
9 Choose the order in which the day,
month, and year are displayed and press
d.
• The settings are applied and monitor display
returns to the standard display for the current
mode.
Date
DM Y
01
09 2006
00 : 00
Date
DM Y
10
09 2006
00 : 00
Date
DM Y
10
10 2006
00 : 00
Date
DM Y
10
10 2006
15 : 10
Preparation for Shooting
j Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [DaylightSaving] in the time zone menu in step 4
and set the date.
1 Press the multi selector H to choose [DaylightSaving].
2 Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).
The d button toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3 Press G and then J and proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [DaylightSaving] off from the [Date] menu (c 93) in
the setup menu (c 90). The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera’s internal memory
(23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 106).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically
stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory
card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory
Preparation for Shooting
card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or
transfer pictures from the internal memory.
1 Turn the camera off, and open the
memory card slot cover.
2 Insert the memory card.
• Make sure that the camera is off (power-on
lamp is off) before inserting or removing the
memory card.
• Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks
into place.
• Close the memory card slot cover.
j Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards could damage the camera or the
memory card. Be sure that the memory card is
correctly oriented when inserting.
Front
(label side)
Terminals
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Terminals
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off before
opening the memory card slot cover. Press the
memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once
released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ).
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j Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed when the power is on,
the memory card must be formatted (c 101) before use.
Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures
and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies
of any pictures you wish to keep before beginning formatting.
To begin formatting, press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Format] and then press d.
Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting
is complete.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L6, be sure
to format them with [Format] (c 101).
Card is not formatted
Format
No
j The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect
switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the
memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in
the “Lock” position.
Write protect switch
Preparation for Shooting
j Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
• Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, or disconnect the
AC adapter during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the memory card.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the camera or
memory card.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1 Slide the mode selector to L.
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
2 Turn the camera on.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment
and the monitor will turn on.
3 Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Monitor Description
NO ICON Batteries fully charged.
Batteries low; ready spare batteries.
Warning!!
Battery
exhausted
w
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and option chosen for the image mode setting.
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Batteries exhausted. Replace
batteries.
Battery level icon
151515
Number of exposures
remaining
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
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l Indicators in L (auto) Mode
Internal memory/memory card
Pictures will be recorded to internal
M
memory.
Pictures will be recorded to memory
Shooting mode
L displayed in auto mode
O
card.
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Image mode
Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture.
The default setting is c Normal (2,816 × 2,112).
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
l Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
In L mode, macro close-up mode (c 27) can be applied and pictures can be taken using
the flash (c 24) and self-timer (c 26). Press m in L (auto) mode to display the shooting
menu. The shooting menu allows you to specify the image mode (c 75), white balance setting (c 77), exposure compensation (c 79), and to apply continuous shooting (c 80), BSS
(c 81), and color options (c 81) to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.
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Step2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera.
• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping
your fingers and other objects away from the lens,
flash, and microphone.
• When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the
camera counterclockwise so that the built-in flash is
above the lens.
2 Frame the picture.
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
• Frame the picture with the main subject positioned
near the center of the monitor.
• Press t (j)/ v (k) to activate optical zoom. Press
t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in
the frame, or v (k) to zoom in so that the subject
fills a larger area of the frame.
• When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding v
(k) down for approximately two seconds triggers digital zoom. The subject is
magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×.
A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.
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Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom indicator displayed
when t (j)/ v (k) is
pressed
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Optical zoom
(up to 3×)
Zoom indicator turns
yellow when digital
zoom is in effect
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