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    DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Using the Camera Shooting Features Using the Menus Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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    This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L32 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (A vii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance
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    information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: "Reference Section", F: "Technical Notes and Index." • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of
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    Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 L32. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break
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    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 and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result
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    Introduction 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. skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Follow the instructions of airline and hospital personnel x
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    found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment
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    Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may 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
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    Introduction This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are 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
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    for Shooting 6 Insert the Batteries and Memory Card ......... 6 Applicable Batteries 6 Removing the Batteries or Memory Card ... 7 Internal Memory and Memory Cards 7 Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 8 Using the Camera 12 Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode
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    E10 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector E11 Using the Flash E11 Using the Self-timer E14 Using Macro Mode E15 Adjusting Brightness ( E31 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV E32 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E33 Connecting the Camera to a
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    E64 Sound Settings E64 Auto Off E65 Format Memory/Format Card E65 Language E66 Video Mode E66 Reset All E66 Battery Type E67 Firmware Camera F2 Batteries F4 Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage F7 Cleaning F7 Storage F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F15 Approved Memory Cards
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    Body 1 234 5 Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera 10 9 1 Shutter-release button 13 Zoom control 14 f : wide-angle 14 2 g : telephoto 14 h : thumbnail playback........... 8 Lens 9 Power connector cover (for connection with optional AC adapter E72 10 Eyelet for camera strap ii 1
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    4 5 6 7 8 2 9 10 13 12 11 14 Parts of the Camera 1 Monitor 3 2 Speaker E40 3 Flash lamp E13 4 b (e movie-record) 10 l (delete) button 17 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 6 12 USB/audio/video output connector.......26 13 Connector cover 26 14 Tripod socket F17 2
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    The Monitor The information that is displayed changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor
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    Parts of the Camera 1 Shooting mode 20 2 Macro mode 19, E15 3 Zoom indicator 14, E15 4 Focus indicator 13 5 Flash mode 19, E11 6 Battery level indicator 10 7 Electronic VR icon
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    Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 1 15/11/2015 12:00 16 9 9 9 9 . J P G 15 14 13 12 999/ 999 2 3 number of images (b) Movie length 9 Internal memory indicator 7 10 Movie playback guide 22, E40 11 Quick effects guide 16, E26 12 Volume indicator E40 13 D-Lighting icon E27 14 Quick effects
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    until it clicks into place. B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Applicable Batteries • Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
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    slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2). 12 B High Temperature Caution The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved
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    will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Language the desired language and press the k button
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    field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2015 00 00 Edit 7 When the confirmation screen is displayed, use HI to select Yes and press the k button. 8 Press the A (shooting mode) button. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu
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    9 Use HI to select Scene auto selector and press the k button. Scene auto selector Battery level indicator • The camera enters the shooting mode and you is displayed. C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. Preparing for Shooting
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    turns off after about three minutes in standby mode. • The amount of time until the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting (A 24, E65) in the setup menu. • While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations
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    pictures in the "tall" (portrait) orientation, make sure the flash is above the lens. Using the Camera 2 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control to change the zoom position (A 14). • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes. Zoom out Zoom in 12
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    , the focus area glows green. • Multiple focus areas can glow 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 (A 3) glows green. • If the focus area or focus
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    be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position. Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom C Digital Zoom and Interpolation While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to interpolation when the zoom is
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    while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card. C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. • When shooting in dim lighting • When shooting with the flash mode (E12) set
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    1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector HIJK to select an image to display. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter
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    1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Current image and press the k button. • Current image: cannot be recovered. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Erase 1 image? Yes No Using the Camera 17
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    the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display c. • To undo the selection, press I to remove dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode When using shooting mode, press the l
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    the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. • n Self-timer (E14) If you select ON, the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. • p Macro mode (E15) Use macro mode when taking close-up images. • o Exposure compensation (E16) You can adjust overall image
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    automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. • b Scene mode (E4) Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. • D Special effects (E7) Effects can be applied to images during
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    2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. Scene auto selector Shooting Features 21
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    Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. 5m 0s 1400 Movie recording time remaining Shooting Features 2m30s 3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to
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    4 Select a movie in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. • Movies are indicated by the movie options icon. • See "Recording Movies" (E38) for more information. • See "Playing Back Movies" (E40) for more information. 15/11/2015 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Movie options Shooting Features 23
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    Using the Menus Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. The following screen. Allows you to change movie recording settings. • z Setup menu (E57) Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language, etc. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu
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    The settings for the option you selected are displayed. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. Date stamp Date stamp Date Date and cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by
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    You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight. Open the connector cover. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient
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    of the Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV's input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 28 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer's USB port with the USB Cable UC-E16. • Before
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    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 1 Download the ViewNX
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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. • 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 USB cable. Turn
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    Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-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 The connection may not be recognized if the camera is
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    reader or card slot. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. 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. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
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    32
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    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode E3 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes E4 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting E7 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing
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    Movies Recording Movies E38 Playing Back Movies E40 Menu Options Available in the Shooting Menus E42 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode E43 The Smart Portrait Menu E48 The Playback Menu E50 The Movie Menu E55 The Setup Menu E57 Additional Information Error Messages E68 File Names...E71
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    shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the
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    j Night landscape2, 3 o Backlighting1 (E6) d Sports1 (E5) z Snow1 k Close-up1 (E5) O Pet portrait (E6) 1 The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. 2 The camera focuses at infinity. 3 Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. To View a Description (Help
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    shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. k Close-up • Macro mode (E15) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest
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    • Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings. - Y: The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face. - k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is detected. Press the shutter-release button
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    image periphery. o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to
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    may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (E20). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting. 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. E8
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    Reference Section Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • Flash mode (E11) • Self-timer (E14) • Exposure compensation (E16) • Smart portrait menu (E42) E9
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    Reference Section A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted 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.
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    the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode (E17). Using the Flash When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (X). 2 Select the desired flash
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    is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (E13). Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. Fill flash The flash fires whenever
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    be available with some shooting modes (E17). • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. C Red-eye Reduction If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce redeye before the image is saved
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    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (E6). The self-timer cannot be used. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter- release button halfway. • Focus and exposure are set.
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    30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
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    compensation +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 C Exposure Compensation Value • The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17). • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. Reference Section E16
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    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. x (scene auto selector) Scene b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn) j (night landscape) k (close-up) u (food) m (fireworks show) o (
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    mode when the camera selects Close-up. 3 The setting cannot be changed. 4 The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red- eye reduction. 5 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. 6 Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto
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    sound Continuous (E47) Description When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used. When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. When Continuous is selected, Electronic VR is disabled. When Continuous is selected
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    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • Portrait or Night portrait in x (scene auto selector) mode (E3) • Portrait or Night portrait in scene
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    Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (E8) • Portrait or Night portrait in x (
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    and exposure are locked. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 Reference Section E22
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    Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 16) zooms in on the image. 15/11/2015 15:30 g 0004.JPG (i) 4/ 4 f (h) Image is displayed full-frame. 3.0 Image is zoomed in. • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). •
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    displayed by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select an image and then press the k button to display that image full-frame. • While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press
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    Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. • Edited used. The quick effects, D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be used. Another editing function cannot be used. When using in combination with other editing functions, use
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    a variety of effects. 1 Display the image to which you want to apply an effect in full-frame playback mode and 4/ 4 press the k button. 2 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the desired effect and press the k button. • Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback
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    D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy,
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    you want to retouch and press the k button. • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Subject selection Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to Skin softening select the effect level, and press the 3 k button. 2 • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. 1 Adjust or
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    Yes No B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face at a time can be edited using the glamour retouch function. • Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform
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    Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • For images taken at an image mode setting of z 5120×2880,
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    cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback. C Cropping the Image in Its Current "Tall" Orientation Use the Rotate image option (E53) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped
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    a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using an audio/video cable (E72) to play back images or movies on the TV. 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when
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    directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert
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    32 32 Reference Section Printing Individual Images 1 Connect the camera to a printer (E33). 2 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 3 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. E34 Print selection 15/11
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    . • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 7 Select Start print and press the k button. PictBridge • Printing starts. 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 8 When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. E35
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    size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 5 Select Print selection or Print all images and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images Paper size
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    on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Start print Cancel Print all images 18 prints Start print Cancel 6 When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Reference
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    Recording Movies • When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), Movie options (E55) is set to g 480/ 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Reference Section 2m30s 3 Press
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    data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card. B Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster still images. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. • The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive
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    movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the
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    Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Paused Function Rewind Advance Pause End Icon Description A Hold down the k button
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    Options Available in the Shooting Menus The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Image mode White balance Continuous 5m 0s 1400 The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below. Scene auto selector mode Image mode (E43)
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    Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression
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    applied to other shooting modes. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. C Number of Images That Can Be Saved saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same image mode setting. In
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    of the image you are taking. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (E46). c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight
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    . 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. White balance Auto Preset
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    B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other
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    Skin Softening Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Option e On (default setting) Off Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. Turns
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    automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject's eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject's eyes may have been closed, A blink was detected in the picture just taken. is displayed for a few seconds. •
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    the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. • k button. Slide show Start Loop Pause Reference Section Operations During Playback • Use JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold to rewind/fast
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    Reference Section Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E52). Note that
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    shown on Protect the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. • Move , a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. Reference Section E52
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    Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E52).
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    d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy Camera to card Card to camera 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. • If you choose the
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    options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F19). Option to vertical) 16:9 4:3 4:3 * When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), the setting is g 480/30p or u
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    and the subject will remain fairly consistent. Camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording. The sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent
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    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description • Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. • Select the minute field and then press the k button to finish. Date and time D
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    Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date
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    4 Use JK to select the time zone. • Press H to enable daylight saving time function, and W is displayed. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press
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    Info Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2015 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 5m 0s 1400 4/ 4 Auto info (default setting) Current settings and operation guide are displayed as in Show info. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the information is hidden as in Hide info. Information is
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    Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. 5m 0s Movie frame+auto info 1400 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a frame is displayed before
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    shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing. 15.11.2015 Option f Date S Date and time date and time cannot be imprinted in the following situations: - When using Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected) scene mode - When shooting movies
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    reduction) setting used when shooting. Option w Auto Off (default setting) Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode. Note that Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (E18
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    sound Shutter sound Description When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus occurs. The start-up sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. When On (default setting) is selected, the
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    the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • When the audio/video cable is connected: 30 minutes Format Memory/Format Card d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this
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    Reference Section Language d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Video Mode d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog
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    type M k button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 10), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option k Alkaline (default setting) l COOLPIX (Ni-MH) m Lithium Description LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel
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    • Check that the terminals are clean. • Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted. 6, F19 Card is not formatted. Format card? The memory card has not been formatted for use in the camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. If you need to keep copies of any images, make
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    error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 8 An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. An error occurred in the camera's internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries
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    : out of ink Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* - Printer error: file corrupt There is a problem with the image file to be printed. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing. - * See the documentation provided with your printer
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    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images and movies DSCN Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than small picture and
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    -chamber groove before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the groove, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed. USB Cable UC-E16 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 * To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73
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    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product F2 The Camera...F2 Batteries ...F4 Memory Cards ...F6 Cleaning and Storage F7 Cleaning...F7 Storage ...F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F15 Approved Memory Cards F19 Index F21 F1
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    Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in "For Your Safety" (A vii - x) when using card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera
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    sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. B Notes About Smear White
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    the warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the battery charger. B Charging Rechargeable Batteries • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model. • When using EN-MH2 batteries with this camera, charge two batteries at
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    B Cold Environment Usage Battery performance decreases in cold environments. When using the camera in cold environments, try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold. The camera may not function if you use discharged batteries in cold environments. Keep spare batteries warm and alternate
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    stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • 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. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this
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    and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with
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    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Technical Notes and Index Problem The camera is on but does not respond. Camera turns
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    even when Date stamp is enabled. • The current shooting mode does not support Date stamp. E62 • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. Screen for camera is turned on. restored to their default values. 8, 11 Camera settings reset. Camera becomes hot. The camera may become hot when used
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    Problem Cause/Solution A Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect the USB cable. 26, 29, E33 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When the camera 1, 16 2 10 2, E13 Camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene auto selector mode, Close
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    Problem Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash does not fire. Digital zoom cannot be used. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Images appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels ("noise") appear in
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    Problem Images are too dark (underexposed). Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W ( (either in scene auto selector mode or in scene mode), In-Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases. Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night portrait, and change
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    contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. 24, E66 6 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. • The camera is off. • The batteries are exhausted. • The USB cable is not correctly connected. • The
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    Problem Cause/Solution A • The memory card contains no images. Replace the 6 Images to be printed are not memory card. displayed. • Remove the memory card to print images from the 7 internal memory. Cannot select paper size with camera. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L32 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom magnification Vibration reduction Motion blur reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame
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    Auto) Flash control Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant Still pictures: JPEG Movies [5120 × 2880] ISO 80-1600 Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (-2.0
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    socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Hi-Speed USB • Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) • Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.) Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch
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    The included batteries are for trial use only. Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The
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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
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    United States and/or other countries. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders
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    /video cable........ 27, E32, E72 Audio/video-in jack 27, E32 Auto flash E12 Auto mode 20, E10 Auto off 11, E65 Autofocus E21, E56 Autofocus mode E56 B Backlighting o E4, E6 Battery 6, 11 Battery charger E72 Battery level indicator 10 Battery type E67 Battery-chamber/memory card
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    stamp E62 Daylight saving time 9, E59 Delete 17 Digital zoom 14 Direct print 27, E33 D-Lighting Exposure compensation 19, E16 Extension E71 Eyelet for camera strap 1 F Face detection E20 File name E5 Format internal memory E65 Format memory cards 7, E65 Formatting 7, E65 Full-frame
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    landscape j E4 Night portrait e E4, E5 Nikon Transfer 2 30 Nostalgic sepia E E7 Number of 8 Power switch/power-on lamp 1, 8 Preset manual E46 Pressing halfway 14 Print 27, E34, E36 R Rechargeable battery E72 Recording movies 22, E38 Red-eye reduction E12, E13 Reset all E66 Rotate
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    difference E58 Time zone 9, E57 Time zone and date 8, E57 Toy camera effect 1 m E7 Toy camera effect 2 n E7 Tripod socket 2, F17 TV 27, E32 U USB cable 26, 29, E33, E72 USB/audio/video output connector 2, 26, 29, E32, E33 V Video mode E66 ViewNX 2 28 F24 Volume E40 W White balance E45
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. CT4J01(11) 6MN55311-01
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