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    En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the KOR 3X OPTICAL Z 3-19.2mm 1:3.2-5 NIK .3 OOM 6.
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    is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix®. 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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    , additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If
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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 or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or
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    manual ( 7). 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 Nikon the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions
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    Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage
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    specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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    will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital
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    • Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal
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    Table of Contents For Your Safety ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera 2 The Monitor ...4 Shooting ...4 Playback ...5 First Steps ...6 Inserting Batteries...6 Charge the batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only 6 Insert the batteries ...7 Basic Setup...9 Inserting Memory
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    Marking ...80 Small Pic...81 Copy ...82 Technical Notes 83 Optional Accessories 83 Caring for the Camera 85 Cleaning ...86 Storage ...87 Error Messages 88 Troubleshooting 91 Appendix ...95 Specifications 102 Index ...105 ix
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    to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational
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    for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs
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    OOM 6 Introduction Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp ( 9) Power switch ( 9) Shutter-release button ( 16) Built-in microphone ( 47) Eyelet for camera strap Speaker ( 40, 47, 68) Self-timer lamp ( 20) Built-in flash ( 18) 3X OPTICAL Z OR .3-19.2mm 1 : 3.2-5 Lens ( 14, 85) Lens cover closed
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    Replacing the connector cover Connector cover ( 48, 49, 54) Monitor ( 4, 13, 17) Zoom button ( 14). MENU button See also: ( 60) • (thumbnail playback): 44 • (playback zoom): 45 • (help): 62 Introduction Flash lamp ( 18) Multi selector ( 9) Tripod socket (playback) button ( 17, 43) Mode
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    Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 19 18 17 5 123 4 AUTO 7 9 10 10 11 +1.0 9999 16 15 14 6 8 12 13 1 Shooting mode 13, 23, 39 2 Exposure lock 32 3
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    type 99 3 Internal memory/Memory card indicator 11 4 Battery level indicator 13 5 D-Lighting guide 46 6 Volume indicator.......... 35, 40, 47 7 Voice memo recording guide.... 47 8 Voice memo playback guide ..... 47 9 Current frame number/Total number of frames/ Movie length 40 10 D-Lighting
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    battery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1 batteries. Charge the batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only) If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to "Insert the
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    is off before removing batteries. Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 86 of this manual. The camera can be used with AA alkaline (LR6) batteries, Nikon rechargeable ENMH1 NiMH batteries, ZR6 oxyride batteries, and FR6/L91 lithium batteries. Do not mix old and new
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    Introduction Power saving modes and auto power off This camera features a three-stage power saving function, which works as follows if no operation is attempted for the times shown while the power is on. • Approx. five seconds: The monitor brightness will be reduced to about 50% nor- mal brightness
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    Introduction Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date as described below. The Multi Selector The multi selector is used in the steps that follow. The buttons needed to perform a task are shown in white;
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    Introduction 3 TIME ZONE 4 OK London, Casablanca DaylightSaving HOME TIME ZONE OK Confirm London, Casablanca MENU Back OK Confirm Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector. The TIME ZONE menu is displayed.* * If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector down
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    Introduction 7 DATE D M Y 15 05 2006 00 : 00 Edit Month and press the multi selector right. 9 8 DATE D M Y 15 05 2006 15 : 10 OK Confirm Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the year, hour, and minutes, then press the multi selector right. D M Y is highlighted. 18 Choose the order in
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    Introduction 2 Insert the memory card. Open the memory card slot. Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks into place. Close the memory card slot. 3 Turn the camera on. If no message is displayed in the monitor, the camera is ready for use. If the message shown at right is displayed,
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    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Step1 Select (auto) Mode 1 Slide the mode selector to . Step2 Turn the
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    Step3 Frame a picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. 2 Frame the picture. Frame the subject near the center of the monitor. 6 Basic Photography and Playback Zoom Use the button to frame
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    Basic Photography and Playback Step4 Focus and shoot 1 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will focus on the subject in the center of the focus area ( 4). When the camera is fully focused on the subject, the focus indicator (AF ●) lights up green. Blinking red indicates that
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    Basic Photography and Playback The Shutter-Release Button -Focus Lock To set focus and exposure, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and
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    Basic Photography and Playback Viewing Pictures Press the button to display a picture in the monitor. Use the multi selector to view additional pictures: press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi
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    Basic Photography and Playback Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3-3.0m (1ft.-9ft. 10in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3-1.75m (1ft.-5ft. 9in.). The following flash modes are available: Mode AUTO Description Auto Flash fires automatically
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    Basic Photography and Playback Red-eye Reduction The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject's pupils to contract before the flash fires. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will process the image to further reduce its effects ("In-Camera Red-eye Fix
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    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 2 Self-timer OFF 10 OFF OK :Confirm ON 6 Basic Photography and Playback Press
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    Basic Photography and Playback The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. Auto Mode In addition to the flash, self-timer, and macro close-up options described on pages 18- 22, (
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    Basic Photography and Playback Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 10cm (3.9in.). Note that flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30cm (1ft.); if flash fires, play picture back and check results. 1 OFF 2 Macro
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    Scene Mode Scene Mode Scene mode offers a choice of twelve "scene" and four "assist" settings. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Assist modes offer framing assist options to help compose shots: Mode Portrait Landscape Sports Night Portrait Description For
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    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. 1 2 SCN PORTRAIT Scene Mode Select 3 MENU Exit OK Confirm ? Help Assist modes mode. Press the MENU button. FACE-PRIORITY AF 4
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    . FACE-PRIOR- Camera automatically focuses on face of portrait subject ITY AF ( 26). PORTRAIT Camera focuses on subject in center of monitor. No guides are displayed. PORTRAIT LEFT Compose shot with subject in left or right half of frame. Cam- PORTRAIT era focuses on subject in framing
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    with Face-Priority AF 1 2 Highlight and press center of multi selector. icon blinks in monitor. 3 Frame picture using size of icon as a guide. Closest portrait subject is indicated by double yellow border.* * If camera detects multiple faces, closest subject will be indicated by double border
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    in the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise ( 16). LANDSCAPE Camera focuses at infinity; no guides are displayed in monitor.* SCENIC VIEW Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity.* ARCHITECTURE Use to photograph buildings. Camera
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    Scene Mode Sports Assist Capture motion in a series of high-speed shots. No framing guides are displayed. SPORTS SPORT SPECTATOR SPORT COMPOSITE Camera shoots about 1.7 frames per second (fps) while shutter-release button is pressed. Camera focuses continuously even when
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    Other Scenes To take pictures in other scene modes: 1 2 SCN PORTRAIT Scene Mode Select 3 mode. MENU Exit OK Confirm ? Help Scene modes Press the MENU button. 4 6 6 Make selection. Frame the picture and take the picture. The following modes are available: PARTY/INDOOR Captures the
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    Scene Mode SUNSET Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Camera focuses at infinity.* Hold camera steady to prevent blurring. DUSK/DAWN Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. Camera focuses at infinity.* Use of a tripod recommended to
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    on a white board or in print. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame; use macro close-up ( 22) to focus at short ranges. Colored text and drawings may not show up well. BACK LIGHT Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The flash
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    Taking Pictures for a Panorama ( 31) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for better results. 1 2 Scene Mode 5 5 Highlight (Panorama assist) and press the center of the multi selector. Highlight the desired pan direction and press the center of the multi
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    Scene Mode 5 2 End series. The monitor returns to the screen in step 1. Panorama Assist Flash mode ( 18), self-timer ( 20) and macro close-up ( 22) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, or zoom or image mode ( 72) cannot be adjusted until shooting is
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    Mass Storage ( 49) and copy the files directly from the camera. Once copied to a computer, voice recordings can be played back with a player that supports WAV format files (such as QuickTime). Indexes added during recording work only when playing back on the camera. Adding an index An index can be
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    Playing Voice Recordings 1 VOICE RECORDING 2 File number SELECT SOUND FILE 2006. 10. 10 20:18 Max rec time 03:44:41 001 2006. 09. 01 11:11 MENU Back REC 002 2006. 10. 10 01:58 MENU Copy OK Confirm Date of recording Highlight (Voice Recording) in the scene menu and press the center of the
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    To Resume playback Press Rewind Fast forward Index return Index skip Stop playback Description When playback is paused, use multi selector to select icon, then press the center of the multi selector. Use multi selector to select icon, then press and hold the center of the multi selector. Use
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    Scene Mode Copying Voice Recordings This option is used to transfer voice recordings from the camera's internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa. This option is displayed only when the memory card is inserted. When copying voice recordings, first perform steps 1 and 2 of "Playing Voice
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    insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again. • Copying of voice recordings taken with another make of camera is not guaranteed by Nikon. 38
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    Movies Movie Mode Follow the steps below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Movies recorded to internal memory at the default setting of Small Size 320 can be up to 16 seconds long; a 256MB memory card can hold up to 14 minutes 16 seconds. 1 Select mode. Exposure
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback ( 43), movies ( 39) are indicated by a icon. 10.10.2006 100NIKON 15:30 0001.MOV To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left
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    Movie Options: The Movie Menu The movie menu contains the options shown below. To display the movie menu: Select mode. Press MENU button. MOVIE SET-UP Movie options Auto-focus mode MENU Exit OK Confirm ? Help Movie Options Movies can be recorded at the following sizes: Option TV movie 640★ TV
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    Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Single AF (Default) Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording. Camera
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    Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (fullframe playback), press the button (if the camera is off, pressing the button for about one second will turn the camera on in playback mode). The following operations can be performed: 10.10.2006 100NIKON 15:30 0005.
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    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-frame playback displays pictures in "contact sheets" of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press To Press Highlight picture - Delete high- -
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    ratio 1:8) as separate pic- tures from the original pictures. Cropped Copies Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on cropped copies ( 99). 45
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    :30 0005.JPG 5/ 5 Viewing Pictures on the Camera D-Lighting Copies created with D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on D-lighting copies ( 99). 46
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    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked with a icon in full-frame playback ( 43). 10.10.2006 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG OK 5/ 5 Press Description shutter-release Record voice memo: A voice memo will be recorded while
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can also: • View pictures on TV and record movies to video (see below) • Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing ( 49) • Print pictures on a home printer ( 53) or order prints from
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    ) to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see reference CD and Quick Start Guide. To transfer pictures to a computer: 1 Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 2 Choose an Interface>USB option as described
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    The following messages will be displayed: PREPARING TO TRANSFER TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO COMPUTER TRANSFER COMPLETED The pictures will be displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete. 6 Disconnect the camera as described in "Disconnecting the Camera" ( 52). Connecting to Televisions,
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    Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Consult the following table when choosing a USB option for connection to a computer ( 49). The default option is Mass Storage. For more information on menu operations, see "Menus" ( 60). Computer operating system Pictures transferred using: Camera
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    Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If Mass Storage is selected for USB, remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. • Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP
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    , the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 59). See the printer manual for details. • Taking memory cards to a digital print service: If the service supports DPOF, the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 59). • Transferring pictures
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    Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Two options are available for printing the date of recording on pictures: Date imprint ( 67) and Print set>Date ( 59). Date imprint Print set>Date Must be set before picture is taken Set after picture is taken Date permanently imprinted on picture Date
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    4 Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed. The camera will then enter full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the monitor. PictBridge OK : 4/ 5 Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 2 PRINT MENU Start print OK : 4/ 5 Copies Paper size OK Confirm
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    PAPER SIZE 1/2 Default 3.5" × 5" 5" × 7" Postcard 100mm × 150mm OK Confirm Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5"x5", 5"x7", Postcard, 100mmx150mm, 4"x6
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    Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures, press the MENU button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed ( 54). The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center to select. Option Print selection Print
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    3 PRINT SELECTION 4 005 PRINTS 3 10. 10. 2006 12 : 00 [ + -4/ 5] MENU Back OK Confirm 123 45 MENU Back OK Start print Choose number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 1-2 to select additional pictures. Confirm
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    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu ( 78) is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices ( 96). Selecting Print set displays the menu shown in Step 1. 1 PRINT SET 2 PRINT SELECTION Print selected Delete print set
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    Menus Menus are available for shooting, playback, movies, and camera setup. Press the MENU button to display the menus; press again to return to shooting or playback. To display the shooting menu: Select mode. Press MENU button. SHOOTING MENU 1/2 SET-UP Image mode White balance Exp. +/
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    Use the multi selector to navigate the menus: Move cursor up Make selection Move cursor left Move cursor right Move cursor down Default Settings See the Appendix for information on menu defaults ( 95). To make a selection from a menu: 1 SHOOTING MENU 1/2 SET-UP Image mode White balance Exp.
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    To select multiple pictures in the Print set ( 59), Erase selected images ( 80), Protect ( 80), Transfer marking>Select image(s) ( 80), or Copy>Selected images ( 82) menus: 1 PROTECT 2 PROTECT 10. 10. 2006 12 : 00 [ ON OFF 4/ 5] MENU Exit OK Confirm 10. 10. 2006 12 : 00 [ ON OFF 4/ 5]
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: SET-UP 1/3 Shooting menu Menus Welcome screen -- Date -- Monitor settings -- MENU Exit OK Confirm ? Help Option Description Menus Choose how menus are displayed. 64
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    of the selected image and does not change when the original is deleted or the memory card is removed). MENUS Text Icons MENU Exit OK Confirm WELCOME IMAGE SELECT Disable welcome Nikon COOLPIX Animation Select an image MENU Back OK Confirm Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel
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    To switch between home ( ) and travel destination ( ) time zones: To switch between home ( ) and travel destination ( ) time zones: Highlight or and press the center of the multi selector. The clock is set to the time in the selected time zone. The current selection is indicated by a dot. TIME
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    Monitor Settings The following options are available: Option Photo info Brightness Description Choose information displayed in monitor. Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. MONITOR SETTINGS Photo info -- Brightness 3 MENU Exit OK Confirm Photo Info The following display options
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    Date Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. Option Off Date Date and time Date counter Description Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date or date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect. Time stamp shows number of days between date of
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Display options Highlight Number of Days, Years and Days, or Yrs, Mnths, Days and press center of multi selector. Sample date counter time stamps are shown below. 09/10.10.2006 Future date (days remaining) 09/10.10.2006 Past date (days elapsed) Date Imprint
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Blur Warning Choose whether or not the blur warning is displayed ( 16). Note that the warning may not always be displayed ( 93). BLUR WARNING Off On MENU Exit OK Confirm Auto Off Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power ( 8).
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Format Memory/ Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format card and formats the memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device. Option USB Video mode Auto transfer Description Select USB option for connection to computer ( 51) or printer ( 54). Choose from NTSC and PAL ( 48). Choose On to mark all new pictures for
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu With the exception of Image mode, the following options are available only in (auto) mode. See "Menus" for information on viewing and using the shooting menu ( 60). SHOOTING MENU 1/2 SET-UP Image mode White balance Exp. +/
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    Option Size (pixels) Description High (2592★) (COOLPIX L3) 2,592 × 1,944 Pictures are compressed less than Normal, producing higher quality images. Normal (2816) 2,816 × 2,112 Best choice in most situations. (COOLPIX L2) Normal (2592) 2,592 × 1,944 Best choice in most situations. (COOLPIX L3)
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Option Flash Description Use with the flash. At settings other than Auto, the current setting is shown by an icon in the display. Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast
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    5 WHITE BALANCE 1/2 Auto White bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent MENU Exit OK Confirm Frame the reference object and press the center of the multi selector. The new white balance value is set. * To restore most recent value for preset white balance, highlight Cancel and press
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    Option Description Multi-shot 16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 2 frames per second and arrange them in a single picture (2,816 × 2,112 (COOLPIX L2)/2,592 × 1,944 (COOLPIX L3) image size) as shown at right. At settings other than Single, focus,
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    Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Option Description Standard Natural color. color Vivid color Vivid, "photoprint" colors. Black-and- Take pictures in black-and-white. white Sepia Record pictures in sepia. Cyanotype Take pictures in blue-tinted monochrome
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    the current picture. 81 Copy files between memory card and internal memory. 82 Print Set Create digital "print orders" for PictBridge printers and devices that support DPOF ( 59). PRINT SET Print selected Delete print set MENU Exit OK Confirm Playback Options: The Playback Menu 78
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    Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated "slide show," with about three seconds between each picture. SLIDE SHOW Pause OK Start Loop MENU Exit OK Confirm 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 Pause OK Start Loop MENU Exit OK Confirm Highlight Start. Begin slide show. Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Note that pictures marked with a icon are protected and cannot be deleted. DELETE Erase selected images Erase all images Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Protected pictures are marked with a
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    Playback Menu Small Picture Small copies are compressed for reduced file size and may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on small copies ( 100). 81
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    Copy Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Option Description Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. COPY MENU Exit OK Confirm Selecting either of the above options displays the menu shown at right. Choose Selected
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    At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (EN-MH1-B2) battery Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A
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    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Format memory cards before first use ( 70). • Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, or discon- nect the AC adapter during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the card. Failure to
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    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to
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    Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if nec- essary ( 13). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading
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    be difficult to see in a bright light. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 87 Technical Notes
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    the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (blinks) WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Problem Clock not set. Batteries running low. Batteries exhausted. Solution Set clock. Ready spare batteries. Replace batteries. 64 6 6, 71 AF● (● blinks red
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    Display Problem Solution IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED or Error occurred while recording picture. Camera has run out of file numbers. Format internal memory or 70 memory card. • Insert new memory card. 11 • Format internal memory 70 or memory card. Cannot create cropped, Select picture that supports
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    CURRENT TIME ZONE Problem Solution Destination in 13 on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. If PictureProject displays 49 error, click OK to USB option. 51 See the PictureProject refer- - ence manual (on CD) for more information. Select pictures for transfer
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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 representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera turns off without warning Monitor is blank No
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    Problem Camera cannot focus using autofocus Pictures are blurred Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Randomly-spaced bright pixels ("noise") appear in image Pictures are smeared Colors
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    Problem Cause/Solution Blur warning is not displayed Blur warning is not displayed in 100 movies and may not be available with pictures created with other cameras. Select picture that supports crop, D- lighting, or small picture. Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than 999 pictures
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    Problem Cause/Solution PictureProject does not start when • Camera is off. 13 camera is then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any
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    -up sound ( 68) Normal Blur warning ( 69) On Auto off ( 69) 1 min. Sleep Mode ( 69) Off Auto transfer ( 71) On Menus ( 64) Text Option Default Scene mode ( 23) PORTRAIT Portrait assist ( 25) Landscape assist ( 27) Sports assist ( 28) Night portrait assist ( 28) Shooting menu Image
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    All other settings are unaffected, including Date ( 64), Date counter ( 67), Language ( 70), USB ( 71), Video mode ( 71), and Battery Type ( 71). Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among
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    Scene Mode Settings ( 23) The following table lists the default flash mode, self-timer, and macro close-up settings for each scene. These settings are restored when the camera is turned off, (auto) or (movie) mode is selected, pictures are played back, or Reset is selected for Reset all in the setup
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    Image Mode ( 72) and Movie Options ( 41) The following table lists the number of pictures or maximum total movie length that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Image mode/ Movie Options Internal memory (23MB) High (2816★) 8 (
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    number followed by a five-character identifier: "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, "101P_001"; 31) and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g, "100NIKON"). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200
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    is not available with copies created with D-lighting. Technical Notes Time Zones ( 9, 64) 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
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    GMT +/- Location -2 Fernando de Noronha -1 Azores ±0 London, Casablanca GMT +/- Location +10 Sydney, Guam +11 New Caledonia +12 Auckland, Fiji Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries ( 6, 83) An MH-71 battery charger and rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are provided with
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L2/L3 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.0 million (COOLPIX L2)/5.1 million (COOLPIX L3) CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.18 million (COOLPIX
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    flash system I/O terminals Audio video out/digital IO (USB) Interface USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power sources • Two AA
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    065A, 50/60Hz Charging out- DC 1.2V/2000mA put Applicable bat- Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries teries Discharge time Approximately 5 hours Charging power cable Technical Notes Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of
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    indicator, 15 lock, 16 mode, 42 mode movie, 42 Format, 12, 70 Format card, 70 Format memory, 70 Framing, 14, 24-28 assist, 24-28 guides, 24-28 H Help, 62 I Image mode, 23, 72 Indoor photography, 29 Interface, 48-55, 71 Internal memory, 4-5, 11, 70, 98 capacity, 98 formatting, 70 J JPEG
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    MENU, 60, 72-77 Shutter-release button, 2, 16 Side show, 79 Small pic., 81, 100 Smear, 87 Sound, 39, 68 Sound settings, 68 Strap, Camera, 2 Support information, 1 T Television, 48 connecting to, 48 Thumbnail playback, 44 Time zone, 9-11, 64, 100 Transfer, 49-51 mark, 50, 71, 80 Transfer marking, 80
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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. Printed in Belgium YP6B01(11) 6MA14611--
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