Nikon COOLPIX L26 Reference Manual - Page 17

Table of Contents Introduction 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 ... 34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 35 Changing Scene Mode Settings 36 Characteristics of Each Scene 36 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces 43 Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings... 44 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 xv