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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • 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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    Introduction First Steps G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode A Shooting in the Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene a Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically c More on Playback D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback
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    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 fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/
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    EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L20/L19. • Insert batteries in the correct and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in
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    For Your Safety 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
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is 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
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    Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to
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    Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Shooting Mode Button ...8 c (playback) button...8 The Multi Selector...9 d
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    Table of Contents A Auto Mode...27 Shooting in the Auto Mode...27 Using the Flash...28 Setting the Flash Mode...28 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 30 Macro Mode...31 Exposure Compensation ...32 C Shooting Suited for the Scene 33 Using the Scene Mode ...33 Setting the Scene Mode...33 Features
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    Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 56 Connecting to a TV ...56 Connecting to a Computer...57 Before Connecting the Camera...57 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 58 Connecting to a Printer...61 Connecting the Camera and Printer...62 Printing Pictures
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    Optional Accessories ...104 Approved Memory Cards ...104 Image File and Folder Names ...105 Caring for the Camera ...106 Cleaning ...108 Storage ...109 Error Messages...110 Troubleshooting...113 Specifications ...118 Supported Standards ...121 Index ...122 x
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    Nikon COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual that more A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card
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    Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon
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    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
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 10 11 98 7 Lens cover closed 5 6 12 13 1 Shutter-release button 22 2 Power switch 18 3 Power-on lamp 18, 94 4 Self-timer lamp 30 AF-assist illuminator 23, 92 5 Built-in flash 28 6 Lens 108, 118 7 Speaker 55 8 Power
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    Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) button 8, 24 4 Multi selector 9 5 Flash lamp 29 Zoom buttons 21 f : wide 21 6 g : tele 21 h : Thumbnail playback 46 i : playback zoom 48 j : help 11 7 d button
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    23 Self-timer indicator 30 *1 Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details. 6 *2 K and K are displayed on L20, and z and y are displayed on L19.
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    Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2009 12:00 13 9999.JPG 12 10 11 9 5 999 999 6 87 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of recording 14 2 Time of recording 14 3 Volume 55 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 Image mode 71 Movie options 54 a Current
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    Introduction Basic Operations The Shooting Mode Button • Press the shooting mode button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the
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    right/go to the next screen (apply selection). Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Exit C Notes on the Multi Selector In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right operating parts of the multi selector. 9
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    Basic Operations Introduction d button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 9). • Select the tab on the left to display the setup menu. • To exit the menu display, press d again. Upper tab: Menus available for the current mode are
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    Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses
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    First Steps Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Inserting the Batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3
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    camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A 104). 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. C Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode) If
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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 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to choose
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    mode D Changing the date and time • To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A 86) in the setup menu (A 82) and follow the instructions starting from the above step 5. • To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the setup menu (A 86
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    First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 104). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and
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    Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card. Remove the card 2, being careful not to
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene. 1
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    be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default settings are as follows: L20: K Normal (3648×2736) L19: y Normal (3264×2448) The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 89
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, selftimer lamp and microphone. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that the
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    Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press g to zoom in on the subject. Press f to zoom out. Zoom indicator is displayed on the top of the monitor when the zoom buttons are pressed. Step 2 Frame a Picture Zoom out Zoom in Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
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    Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Press halfway (A 11) to focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: When shooting nonhuman subjects or when no faces are recognized: Basic Photography and
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery during recording may
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c (playback). The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails/ calendar Switch to shooting mode Use g (i) f (h) Description A The picture can be enlarged
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Easy auto mode Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject. • U Auto mode (general use) (A 27) • e Portrait (A 34) • f Landscape (A 34) • g Night landscape (A 37) • h
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    Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting and color options in the shooting menu, and take pictures. 1 Press the shooting mode button to display the shooting-mode selection menu. • The shooting-mode selection menu will be
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    Auto Mode Using the Flash The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-23 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx. 0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft. 1 in.). The following flash modes are available. Note that when using easy
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    fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally
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    Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to
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    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). Macro mode cannot be used with easy auto mode (A 18). 1 Press p (macro mode). • The macro menu is displayed.
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    to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene Using the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u
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    button is held down, up to 5 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.0 fps for L19 when image mode is set to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. • The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image
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    Using the Scene Mode e Night portrait O Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • If the camera recognizes a person's face (front view), the camera will focus on that person (face priority: A 22). • If more than one
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    Using the Scene Mode g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m U* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. h Sunset O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets
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    Using the Scene Mode j Night landscape O Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene Using the Scene Mode u Food Use when shooting foods. See "Taking Pictures for Food Mode" (A 40) for details. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m W n Off* p On o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. l Museum Use indoors where flash photography
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    Using the Scene Mode n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other
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    Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for Food Mode Use when shooting foods. 1 Display the shooting mode menu and choose u Food (A 33). • The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. Food 2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose
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    Using the Scene Mode 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot. • Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks the focus, and pressing the shutter- release button the rest of the way down takes the picture. 1/125 F3.1 • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink.
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Display the shooting mode menu and choose p Panorama assist (A 33). The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show
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    5 Press k when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Using the Scene Mode End 4 Shooting Suited for the Scene B Panorama Assist Apply flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings before taking the first picture. These settings cannot be changed after
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    Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically Using the Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I Smile to choose a and press
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    Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically Using the Smile Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection features When the camera is pointed at a person's face (front view) in the smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized person is detected. •
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    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. 19 To Choose pictures Display the calendar/ Change
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    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display When displaying 25 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A 46), switch to calendar display by pressing f (h). You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing pictures have a yellow line 6 under them.
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    Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. The following operations can be
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    taken at an Image mode setting (A 71) of P 16:9 (3584) on L20 and P 16:9 (3200) on L19 cannot be edited. • Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 can be edited with this camera. • When using a different model of digital camera, pictures edited with this camera may not be displayed
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    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 46
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    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 48) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • Cropping can be done by enlarging the
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    Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 l 320×240 m 160×120 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to
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    Movies Recording Movies Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to choose D and
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    The Movie Menu Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 54). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/05/2009 15:30 0010.AVI Use the zoom buttons g/f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the
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    , Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable (AV cable) (supplied only with the COOLPIX L20) to play back pictures on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable
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    Guide. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Preinstalled versions of 32-bit Windows Vista Service Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.5) Refer to the Nikon circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution
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    The power-on lamp will light. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:. Windows XP When the action selection dialog
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    when transfer is complete. When ViewNX is installed, ViewNX automatically starts to check the transferred pictures. For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to the help information included with the respective software. 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete. Turn
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    SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker. D More Information Image File
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    camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A 104). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. D Printing Pictures In addition to
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    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 4 Turn on the camera. • When connected correctly, the
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    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 62), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. • Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Connecting to a Printer Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of
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    before all copies have been printed, press k. Back Printing 002/010 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter
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    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 121). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF
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    printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 121) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date imprint date
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The A (Auto) mode (A 27) contains the following options. A Image mode* Choose image size and quality. B White balance Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to A (auto) mode (A 27). Press d to display the shooting menu. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous
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    quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Setting h High (3648 P) (L20 Only) S High (3264 P) (L19 Only) Size (pixels) Description 3,648 × 2,736 Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression
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    number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Image mode h High (3648 P) (L20 Only) S High (3264 P) (L19 Only) Internal memory Memory card *1 (Approx. 20 MB) (512 MB) 2 Approx. 75 3 Approx. 90 Print size (printed at 300 dpi
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    source to achieve more accurate results. a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Please refer to "Preset
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    Exit Reference object frame 5 Press k. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded. B Note on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset
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    -release button is held down, up to 5 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.0 fps for L19 when image mode is set to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. D BSS (Best Shot Selector) The "best shot selector" is recommended when shooting with
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color
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    restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off. Continuous Selecting Multi-shot 16 fixes Image mode setting to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. Selecting a mode other than Multi-shot 16 from Continuous returns the previous image mode. White balance White balance is
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I D-Lighting A 50 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a Print set A 67 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b Slide show A 80 View pictures stored in the
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 67) Erase selected images Delete: Erase selected images (A 81) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show". 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To repeat the slide
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 79). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B Notes on Deletion • Once
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    is turned on. d Date A 86 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 89 Adjust photo info, image review, and brightness settings. f Date imprint A 91 Imprint date or date counter on pictures. U Motion detection A 92 Set whether or not the camera
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. f Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. 4 Press K or k. • You can now select an item from the setup menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press the d or press J and select
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    You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M d Date Set the camera clock. When traveling, you can also set the time zone of the travel destination. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. The operation of each option
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. Time zone 15/05/2009 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone (city name). To use the camera in an area where daylight saving
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A 14) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. UTC +/- Time zone -11 Midway, Samoa -10
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    settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. (A 90) Image review • On (default setting): Pictures are automatically displayed briefly immediately after shooting. • Off: Pictures are not displayed after shooting
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    the shooting mode is set to G (easy auto) mode or A (auto) mode, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures; other current settings or operation guide is displayed for a few seconds, as in Auto info above. In other shooting modes, the current settings or operation
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    Imprint Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M f Date imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 68). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion detection Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M U Motion detection Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When camera detects the
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the camera will enter the standby mode (A 13) to save power. Once in standby mode, the power lamp
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting internal memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M d Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures in the face priority (A 22). On (default setting) When the camera detects
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    Option Movie options (A 54) Default value TV movie 640P Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 71) White balance (A 73) Continuous (A 75) Color options (A 76) Default value L20: i Normal L19: R Normal Auto Single Standard color Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 98
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    Setup Menu Option Menus (A 84) Welcome screen (A 85) Photo info (A 89) Image review (A 89) Brightness (A 89) Date imprint (A 91) Motion detection (A 92) AF remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed. Shooting menu: Preset manual in the White balance menu (A 74) Setup menu: Settings for
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    correct battery level (A 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Lithium LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries d Protect Press
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Rotate Image Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M f Rotate image Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Copy Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L19 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version 103
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    *1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2, 16 GB*2 Lexar 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2 *1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2 GB cards. *2 SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device
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    number followed by a fivecharacter identifier: "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. "101P_001"; A 42) and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g. "100NIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File
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    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to
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    of charge, or batteries of different model numbers. • When charging EN-MH2 batteries . Set the Battery type setting (A 100) to COOLPIX (Ni-MH). • Battery capacity tends to decrease are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as
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    Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints Lens or other stains that cannot
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    be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. 109 Technical Notes
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    them. Display O(blinks) B N Battery exhausted. Q(blinks red) Problem Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Camera cannot focus No Yes N Out of memory. Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX L20/L19. Memory card is full. Choose Yes and press k to format card. •
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    Problem than 16:9. Delete pictures from destination. Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop or small picture. Choose memory card created with File contains no image COOLPIX L20/L19. data. N Picture is persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. P USB cable
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    off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Load the specified paper, select Resume and press
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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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem
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    Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss
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    Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Colors
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    Troubleshooting Problem :9 is applied in the Image mode setting. • Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, 49 or small picture. • Camera is unable card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start • Camera is off. 18 when camera is
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    Troubleshooting Problem Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with in the following situations. Use the printer to select paper size. • The printer does not support the paper sizes used by the camera. • The printer automatically selects the paper size. A 16 63,
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 Digital Camera Technical Notes Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length Aperture Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area
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    sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range Flash control COOLPIX L20: • 3,648 × 2,736 [High (3648P) / Normal (3648)] • 2,592 × 1,944 [Normal (2592)] • 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal (2048)] • 1,024 × 768 [PC screen (1024
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    ) Supported languages L20: i Normal /COOLPIX L19: R Normal]. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Technical Notes B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual
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    is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for
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    Technical Notes Index Symbols c (Playback) button 5 l (delete) button 25 d button 5, 10 k (apply selection) button 5, 9 A Auto mode 27 l Delete button 5, 24, 55 G Easy auto mode 26, 18 m Flash mode 28 p Macro mode 31 c Playback mode 24 n Self-timer 30 R 43 f button 5, 21, 25, 46, 47, 48 h button 5,
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    Halfway 11 Help 11 I Identifier 105 Image mode 19, 33, 71 Image review 89 Incandescent 73 Indicator lamp 5 Index Internal memory 16 ISO sensitivity 29 J Nickel-metal hydride batteries 12 Night landscape j 37 Night Portrait e 35 Nikon Transfer 58 Number of Exposures Remaining 18, 72 O Optical zoom 21
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    , 55 Playback button 5, 8 Playback menu 78 Playback zoom 48 Portrait b 34 Power 12, 14, 18 Power switch 4, 12, 18 Power-on lamp 4, 12, 18 Preset manual 74 Print 63, 64, 67 Print set 67 Print Set (Date) 68 Printer 61 Protect 100 R Recording movies 53 Red-eye reduction 28, 29 Reset
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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. © 2009 Nikon Corporation Printed in Europe CT8L01(11) 6MM64611-01
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