Nikon Coolpix L5 Coolpix L5 User's Manual
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En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the OR 5X OPTICAL Z .3 - 31.4m m 1 : 2.9 - 5. NIKK 0 OOM 6 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 2
a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by o Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 3
Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Recording and Viewing Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 4
result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the batteries. Do not use - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 5
Do not use other types. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Charge and use each pair of Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries as a set. Do not mix batteries from different pairs. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 6
cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts . Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 7
for help. COOLPIX L5 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 8
Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 9
for Shooting 10 Inserting Batteries 10 Charge the Batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only 10 Insert the Batteries 12 Supported Batteries 12 Turning On and Off the Camera 12 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 14 Inserting Memory Cards 16 Removing Memory Cards 17 Basic Photography and - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 10
Look: Playback Zoom 48 Editing Pictures 49 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop 49 Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting 50 H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 51 Restrictions on to a Computer 60 Before Connecting the Camera 60 Setting the USB Option 61 Transferring Pictures to a Computer 62 viii - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 11
...87 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 88 R Menus...89 V Welcome Screen 90 W Date...91 Z Monitor Settings 94 f Date Imprint 95 h Sound Settings 97 i Auto Off 97 M Format Memory/O Format Card 98 j Language 99 k Interface 99 n Reset All 100 g Battery Type 102 B Firmware Version 102 ix - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 12
Introduction Technical Notes 103 Optional Accessories 103 Image File and Folder Names 104 Caring for the Camera 105 Cleaning 106 Storage ...107 Error Messages 108 Troubleshooting 111 Specifications 115 Index...118 x - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 13
that should be read before using the camera. This icon indicates that more c information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 14
Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 15
that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device 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 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 16
-timer lamp (c 28) Built-in flash (c 26) NIKK .0 OOM 6 5X OPTICAL Z OR .3-31.4mm 1 : 2.9-5 Lens (c 106, 115) Built-in microphone (c 53, 54) Lens cover closed Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) (c 103) Eyelet for camera strap 5X OPTICAL Z OR NIKK .0 OOM 6 .3-31.4mm - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 17
47 • k (playback zoom): c 48 • l (help): c 9 m button (c 9) Tripod socket Connector cover (c 59, 60, 65) Opening the connector cover Cable connector T (delete) button (c 24, 53, 57) i (playback) button (c 24, 47) Battery-chamber cover (c 12) Memory card slot (c 16) Battery chamber Multi selector - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 18
29 4 Zoom indicator 20, 29 5 Focus indicator 22 6 Flash mode 26 7 Internal memory/memory card indicator 19 8 Battery level indicator 18 9 ISO sensitivity 27 10 Vibration reduction (VR) icon...... 21 11 Self-timer indicator 28 12 "Date not set" indicator........... 108 Time zone - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 19
and type 104 3 Internal memory/ memory card indicator 19 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 Volume indicator 53, 57 6 Voice memo recording guide...... 53 7 Voice memo playback guide....... 53 Current frame number/ 8 total number of frames 24 movie length 57 9 D-Lighting icon 50 10 Movie - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 20
" suited to differ- ent subjects of shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes, and let the camera do the rest. Multi Selector In addition to activating the flash, macro close-up, self-timer, and exposure compensation modes and functions, the multi selector is also used to - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 21
previous menu items. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow. Set up Date imprint Sound settings Auto off Format memory Language MENU Exit Displayed when the -- menu con1m tains two or more -- pages. ? Help Displays Press l (v) to view a description of the currently selected - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 22
-MH1 batteries only) If the camera came with Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries and a battery charger, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with alkaline batteries, skip to "Insert the Batteries" on the following page. 1 Plug in the charger. • Connect the power cable to - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 23
recharged several times. "Memory" effects that result in reduced battery capacity can be avoided by periodically refreshing the batteries. k Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Two EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries and an MH-71 battery charger are provided with the camera in some - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 24
for Shooting 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH) • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries • Two FR6/L91 lithium - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 25
cautions on pages iii-iv and 106 of this manual. • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area negative - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 26
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. Preparation for Shooting 2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to choose the - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 27
d to enable daylight saving time (y). • The d button toggles the daylight saving time option on and off. 3 Press G and then J and proceed to step 5. When daylight saving time ends, turn [DaylightSaving] off from the [Date] menu (c 91) in the setup menu (c 88). The camera's clock is automatically - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 28
Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (8 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 103). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 29
Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete. The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L5, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 98). j The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 30
w Description Batteries fully charged. Batteries low; ready spare batteries. Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. 4 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and option - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 31
Camera On l Indicators in L (auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode Internal memory/memory card M Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. O Pictures will be recorded to memory card can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c 26) and self-timer (c 28). Press m - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 32
"tall" orientation, turn the camera clockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. • Frame the picture with the main subject positioned near the center of the monitor. 4 • Press t (j)/v (k) to activate optical zoom. Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 33
Step2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom When enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy image might be produced due to digital process. k Vibration reduction (K) Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 34
try again. • When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed. 4 2 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. • The shutter will be released, and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory. • Note that the flash may fire if - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 35
the y icon will be displayed, or the M or O icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 36
on using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). • Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • Press i again to return to the shooting mode. 10.10.2006 100NIKON 15:30 0009.JPG 4/ 4 Deleting Pictures 1 Press T to delete - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 37
to full-frame playback. 3.0 :SCROLL :ZOOM k Viewing Pictures • When the camera is off, pressing i for about one second will turn the camera on in the full-frame playback mode. • Pictures stored to the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. k Deleting the Last Picture - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 38
camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-4 m (1 ft. 12 in.-13 ft. 1.8 in.). The following flash modes are available: z Auto (default setting in L mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting • The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 39
k Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L5 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are 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 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 40
ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, and stable surface and remains lit until the shutter is released. • A countdown of the time remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. • To - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 41
. • Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. The camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.) at the zoom position at which L turns green. 4 Focus and shoot. • The macro close-up mode applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. Macro close-up - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 42
Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press I (exposure). 2 Press the • The exposure compensation applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 4 30 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 43
Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of "assist" and "scene" modes. In these mode, camera settings are automatically optimized C Party/indoor G Night landscape O Copy H Beach/snow M Close up L Back light I Sunset N Museum F Panorama assist J Dusk/dawn K Fireworks show l Image Mode - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 44
Scene Assist Modes These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode 3 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 45
shot in "tall" orientation. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing guides. Pictures taken in "tall" (portrait) orientation are displayed in the same "tall" (portrait) orientation in the monitor. J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Red-eye reduction flash)) H Self-timer: Available L Macro - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 46
E Landscape Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed.* S Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at to left and landmark or other objects in background at right of frame. J Flash: [Landscape], [Scenic view], [Architecture]: B (Off) [Group right], [Group - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 47
single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. P Sports While the shutter-release button is held down zoom position and 30 m (98 ft.) to infinity at maximum telephoto position. Y Sport composite Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 48
lighting in portraits shot taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 33). Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. J Flash: A (Fill flash - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 49
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Press the multi selector G or H to choose the scene mode and press d. • Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [ - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 50
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Turn vibration reduction (c 21) on and hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake. J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Auto with red-eye reduction)) H Self-timer - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 51
or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 22) always lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not always be in focus. • Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring. J Flash: B (Off) H Self-timer - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 52
on and hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake. J Flash: B (Off) H Self-timer: Available L Macro close-up: Available I Exposure compensation: Available K Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 53
Macro close-up: Available I Exposure compensation: Available L Back light Use when light is coming from behind your portrait subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 54
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 41) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [F Panorama assist] in - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 55
Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Modes j Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 26), self-timer (c 28), macro close-up (c 29) and exposure compensation (c 30) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (c 73) be adjusted until - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 56
reduction: The flash mode is automatically set to A (auto with red-eye reduction: c 26). Press m again to return to the shooting mode indicated with the mode selector. 1 Press m. • The K guide is displayed. 2 Frame a picture using the K guide. • When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 57
faces with shooting in "tall" orientation, pictures are displayed in "tall" orientation when played back in the camera monitor. k Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode • Flash: Changeable • Self-timer/Exposure compensation: Available • Macro close-up: Off • One-touch portrait: Changeable (c 46) 45 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 58
The One-Touch Portrait Menu The one-touch portrait menu contains the image mode option, and the portrait option that allows you to apply tone effect to images. Z Set up Display the setup menu (c 88). Z Image mode Choose an image mode (c 73). B Portrait effect Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] ( - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 59
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 24) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of four, nine, or sixteen thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description c Choose - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 60
zoomed in, the zoom ratio is displayed in the - top left corner of the monitor. Zoom out Zoom decreases each time j (t) is pressed. j (t) To cancel playback zoom, zoom zoom. In quick playback zoom, scroll to areas of pic- 8 ture not visible by pressing G, H, I, or J referring to the guide - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 61
is created. Save this image as displayed? No Yes k Cropped Copy Image Mode Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies. (Unit: pixel - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 62
copies, with enhanced brightness and contrast, of pictures affected by backlighting or insufficient flash lighting. 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (c 24) and press i (m). • D-Lighting copies can also be created by pressing i (m) after selecting a picture in thumbnail playback - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 63
files with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: I 640×480 J 320×240 K 160×120 Suited to television (c 8). 3 Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d. • The confirmation dialog will be displayed. • chosen size. MENU Exit Create small picture file? No Yes - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 64
L5 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L5 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 65
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The camera's built-in microphone can be used to record voice memos for pictures indicated by the N:O (voice memo recording guide) icon in full-frame playback (c 24). Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the shutter-release button to record a voice memo. - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 66
when the internal memory or memory card is full. Recording and Viewing Movies j Recording Movies • The flash (c 26), self-timer (c 28), and exposure compensation (c 30) can not be used in movie mode. Macro close-up (c 29) can be used while movies are being recorded. • Digital zoom (up to 2×) can - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 67
in size. Small size allows for recording of longer movies. 50 sec. 25 min. 1 All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length may vary depending on type of memory card used. 2 To prevent TV movie 640 from ending unexpectedly, use card rated for 10 MB/s. Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 68
to the main movie menu without applying the setting. Movie Set up Movie options Auto-focus mode MENU Exit ? Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 MENU Exit Auto-focus mode Single AF Full-time AF MENU Exit 56 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 69
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 24), movies are recognized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 10.10.2006 15:31 100NIKON 0009. MOV Use t (j)/v (k) to adjust playback volume. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 70
(c 64) Connect your camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a printer for direct printing. j Before Connecting the Camera Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera from turning off - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 71
pull the connector at an angle. • Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera's A/V connector and the A/V cable connector when connecting the cable to the camera. j Video Mode Be sure that the camera's video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your televi- sion. The video mode - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 72
Choose [Mass storage] or [PTP]. 1 This camera supports the USB mass storage device class (default setting [Mass storage]) and Picture Transfer Protocol ([PTP]) USB transfer protocols. 2 The camera's E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures when the memory card write-protect switch is in the - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 73
to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 99) in the setup menu on the camera before connecting the camera to the computer or printer. ? Set up Interface -- Reset all -- Battery Type Firmware version - - MENU Exit ? Interface USB Video mode Auto transfer 5 Press G or - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 74
Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. • Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera's USB connector and the USB cable - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 75
transfer is complete. • If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 76
the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take pictures Select pictures for print- ing using [Print set] option (c 70) Connect to printer (c 65) Print pictures one at a time (c 66) Print multiple pictures (c 67) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable 64 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 77
off. MENU Exit 3 Turn the printer on. • Check printer settings. 4 Connect the USB cable as shown below. 5 Turn the camera on. • The PictBridge start-up screen ( ) will be displayed in the camera monitor. The camera will then enter full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the top - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 78
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 65), print pictures by 2 Press G or H to choose [Copies] and press d. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 3 Press G or H to choose the number of copies (up to 9) and press d. - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 79
or H to choose [Start print] and press d. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 65), print pictures by following - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 80
menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Select pictures and specify the number of prints for each picture. Proceed to step 5. Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or memory card are printed. Proceed to step 7. DPOF printing Pictures - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 81
. • Press d to terminate printing before it is complete. Printing 002/004 OK Cancel k Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the current printer), [3.5 x 5 in.], [5 x 7 in.], [Postcard], [100 x 150 mm], [4 x 6 in.], [8 x 10 in.], [Letter - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 82
) can also be printed. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 83
was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera's date and time setting are changed from the support DPOF (position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand cor- ner of the picture). Once the [Date imprint] option is enabled, the date forms a permanent part - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 84
88 Display the setup menu. Z Image mode c 73 Choose image size and quality. d White balance* c 75 Match white balance to the light source. m Metering c 77 Choose the method used to control exposure. q Continuous* c 78 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. A BSS* c 79 Use the "best - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 85
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and the number of images that can be recorded with it, depend on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 86
k Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, and the size of still pictures with it. Image mode F High(3072A) E Normal(3072) d Normal(2592) e Normal(2048) h PC screen(1024) i TV screen - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 87
Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. h Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. i Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. j Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. l Flash Use with the flash. At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 88
look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [White bal. preset] and press d. • The camera zooms in. • For information on using the multi selector, see - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 89
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu m Metering The camera's built-in metering system calculates the brightness of the subject to determine optional exposure. Metering Matrix Center-weighted MENU Exit m Matrix (default setting) Analyzes the - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 90
Multi-shot 16 MENU Exit r Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. q Continuous While the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures continuously. COOLPIX L5 can take up to 0.7 frames per second at image-mode setting of [E Normal - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 91
BSS The "best shot selector" is recommended when On shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed Off in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the MENU Exit shutter-release button is - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 92
has focused on the subject. 4 3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. 4 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 93
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 94
for existing pictures. H Small pic. Create a small copy of the current picture. L Copy Copy files between the memory card and internal memory. c 88 c 70 c 84 c 85 c 85 c 86 c 51 c 87 Displaying the Playback Menu Display a picture by pressing i and press m to display the playback menu. Playback - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 95
Navigating the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate camera menus. To select multiple pictures for a print set (c 70), deletion (c 85), protection from deletion (c 85), transfer (c 86), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 87), or for the welcome screen (c 90): Protect ON - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 96
] to repeat the slide show until d is pressed. Note that the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for thirty minutes. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes. 84 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 97
Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. Delete Erase selected images Erase all images MENU Exit B Erase - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 98
Playback Menu E Transfer Marking When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable and E (d) is pressed to transfer pictures Manual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make 86 of camera. Use the COOLPIX L5 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 99
enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, an error message will be displayed. Delete unwanted pictures or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again. • The file format of images that can be copied is JPEG, MOV, or WAV. • The camera may be unable - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 100
memory or memory card. Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. Interface Adjust settings for connection to television or computer. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Battery Type Choose type of batteries inserted in camera. Firmware version Display camera firmware - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 101
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 72), scene menu (c 31), movie menu (c 55), one-touch portrait - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 102
screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. See "Navigating - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 103
clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date 01.09.2006 00:00 Date -- Time zone MENU Exit Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 14-15). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 93) is automatically calculated and the date and - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 104
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. London, Casablanca MENU Back Time zone 01.10.2006 01:00 Tokyo, Seoul DaylightSaving London, Casablanca DaylightSaving MENU Exit Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus j The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 105
Setup: The Setup Menu l Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 106
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings The following options are available: Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor. Brightness Choose from five settings for - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 107
Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 117). Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter MENU Exit a Off (default setting) Time a permanent part of image - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 108
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option Number of days Years and days Yrs, mnths, days MENU Exit Sample date counter time stamps are shown below. 02/ 08.10.2006 Two days remaining 02/ 12.10.2006 Two days elapsed 96 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 109
beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected. Shutter sound Choose volume of shutter sound from standby mode. MENU Exit Auto off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode when no operations are performed from - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 110
important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L5, for- mat them with [Format]. • Repeated recording and deleting of - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 111
j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German English (default setting and Setup Menus k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device. USB Select [Mass storage] or [PTP] for connection to computer (c 60) or printer - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 112
Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Reset all Reset all settings to default values No Yes MENU Exit Basic Photography Vibration reduction (c 21) Flash Normal Small size 320 Single AF E Normal(3072) Auto Matrix - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 113
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup info 3 Off On Normal Normal 1 m (one minutes) Off On Others Paper size (c 66, c 68) Default • Choosing [Reset] also clears the current 96), [Language] (c 99), [USB], and [Video mode] in the [Interface] menu (c 99), and [Battery Type] (c 102) remain unaffected. - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 114
MENU Exit Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium LR6 alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L5 Ver.XX Back Shooting, Playback - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 115
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown) 1 2 3 A A EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used. Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 116
and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension can be taken until the medium is formatted (c 98) or a new memory card inserted. Technical Notes 104 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 117
for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 118
may recover some of its charge. • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 119
putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 120
formatted for use in press d to format card, camera. or turn camera off and replace card. Out of memory M or O Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or voice memos. • Insert new memory card or remove memory card and use internal memory. 31, 46, 73 24, 53, 85 16 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 121
not be adjusted using D-Light- ing. Cannot record movie Time out error while recording movie. Choose memory card 103 with faster write speed. Memory contains no No pictures available for - - images playback. r File contains no image data r File not created with COOLPIX L5. View file on - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 122
- 63, 86 fer in the playback menu and try again. • Check battery level. 18 • Check that USB cable is 60 connected. Turn camera off, remove 12 and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Check printer. Replace - ink cartridge with new one - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 123
Cause/Solution c • Batteries are low. 18 • Batteries are cold. 106 • Camera is off. • Batteries are exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Flash lamp blinks: wait until flash has charged. • USB cable is connected. • A/V cable is connected. 12 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 124
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Camera • Focus error. Turn camera off and then 12 on again. Pictures are blurred • Use flash. • Use Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 106 Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light 75 source. Flash does not fire Flash is off. Note that flash - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 125
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Portions of pictures not related to the "red eye" phenomenon are affected In-camera red-eye fix may, in very rare 26, circumstances, be applied to areas of 31, pictures not affected by "red eye" when 33, pictures are taken in A (auto - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 126
Troubleshooting Problem PictureProject does not start when camera is connected Pictures not displayed on television [Format memory]>[Format] option not available Cause/Solution c • Camera is off. • Batteries are exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Appropriate [USB] option is not - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 127
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L5 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.2 million CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 7.41 million Image size (pixels) • 3,072 × 2,304 [High(3072★)/Normal(3072)] • 2,592 × 1,944 [Normal(2592)] • 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)] • 1,024 × 768 [ - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 128
battery or memory card Operating environment Temperature 0-+40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 129
used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format 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 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 130
P sports assist 35 A AC adapter 13, 58, 103 AF area mode 80 Audio/video (A/V) cable (EG-CP14) 59 Auto off 13, 97 Auto transfer 99 Auto-focus mode 55 full-time AF 55 single AF 55 B Back light 41 118 Batteries 5, 10, 12, 102 charger 103 EN-MH1 10, 11, 12, 102, 103 FR6 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 131
I Identifier 104 Image mode 19, 31, 73 Image quality 73 Image size 73 Interface 99 Internal memory 16 formatting 98 ISO 27 J JPG 104 Index L Lamp, redJ 27 Language 99 Lens 4 M Macro close-up mode 29 Memory cards 5, 16, 103 capacity 18 formatting 17, 98 Menus, text or icons 89 Metering 77 Microphone - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 132
, 63 Transfer marking 86, 99 Transferring pictures 62 Tripod 5, 36, 39 U USB 61, 63, 65, 99 cable (UC-E6) 60, 62, 65 V Vibration reduction (K) 21 Video mode 99 Voice memos 53 Volume 53, 57 W WAV 104 Welcome screen 90 White balance 75 Z Zoom 20 digital 20, 21 optical 20 playback 48 Zoom buttons 5, 57 - Nikon Coolpix L5 | Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 133
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