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    En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the KOR 3X OPTICAL Z 3-18.9mm 1:2.8-4 NIK .9 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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    . 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 a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on
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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 the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for
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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 is provided with the camera, observe the following precautions take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
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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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    Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon with the instructions, may cause television technician for help. COOLPIX L4 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC
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    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. in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by
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    formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.
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    batteries ...7 Basic Setup...9 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Basic Photography and Playback 13 (Auto) Mode 13 Step1 Select (auto) mode 13 Step2 Turn the camera on 13 Step3 Frame a picture...14 Step4 Focus and shoot 15 Viewing Pictures 17 Deleting Unwanted Pictures 17 Using the Flash 18 Taking
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    Pictures 50 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 52 Menus 53 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 56 Menus...57 Welcome Screen ...57 Date ...57 Accessories 76 Caring for the Camera 78 Cleaning ...79 Storage ...80 Error Messages 81 Troubleshooting 84 Appendix ...88 Specifications...95 Index ...98
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    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
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    Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L4 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. The
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    Shutter-release button ( 16) Power switch ( 9) Power-on lamp ( 9) Self-timer lamp ( 20) Built-in flash ( 18) Eyelet for camera strap Lens ( 14, 78) Lens cover closed Power cord channel cover for optional AC adapter ( 76) Battery-chamber cover ( 6) Lens cover Battery chamber ( 6) Attaching
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    Replacing the connector cover Introduction Connector cover ( 41, 42, 47) Monitor ( 4, 13, 17) MENU button ( 53) Zoom button ( 14). See also: • (thumbnail playback): 37 • (playback zoom): 39 • (help): 55 Flash lamp ( 18) Tripod socket Multi selector ( 9) Memory card slot cover ( 11) (delete)
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    13 1 Shooting mode 13, 23, 33 2 Exposure lock 31 3 Macro close-up mode 22 4 Zoom indicator 14, 22 5 Focus indicator 15 6 Flash mode 18 7 Camera shake icon 16 8 Internal memory/Memory card indicator 11 9 Battery level indicator 13 10 Sensitivity 16 11 "Date not set"/Time zone indica- tor
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    :START 8 1 Current folder 92 2 File number and type 92 3 Internal memory/Memory card indicator 11 4 Battery level indicator 13 5 D-Lighting guide 40 6 Current frame number/Total number of frames/ Movie length 34, 37 7 D-Lighting icon 40 8 Movie playback indicator ......... 34 9 Image mode
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    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 batteries" on the
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    is off before removing batteries. Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 79 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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    the shutter-release button halfway. (The length of time before entering the standby mode can be changed.) • Approx. three minutes after the camera has entered standby mode: The camera will turn off. EN-MH1 Batteries Charge EN-MH1 batteries before first use. Charge and use as a set: do not charge
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    A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the 2 MENU Cancel OK Confirm DATE Set time and date? No Yes OK Confirm Turn the camera on. The language-selection screen is displayed. Highlight the desired display language and press the
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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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    screen of the mode (selected by the mode selector) is displayed. Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 10MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 76). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card
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    Close the memory card slot cover. 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 press the center of the multi selector. Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete.
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    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 camera on 1 Turn the camera on. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. To 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 up to 4× more, for a total of magnification of 12×. Note that unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at 3×
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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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    deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage). noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored dots. The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, doubling recording times. If the
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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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    flash has a range of 0.4-3 m (1 ft. 4 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.4-1.7 m (1 ft. 4 selection made in (auto) mode is stored in memory even after the camera has been turned off. • The setting will be canceled if five seconds pass without
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    . 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"; note that this may slightly increase the time needed to record the picture). This
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    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 the self-
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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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    press the center of the multi selector. appears. 4 6 Frame picture. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; if zoom is adjusted until icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.). Focus and shoot. In macro close-up mode, the
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    Scene Mode Scene Mode Scene mode offers a choice of eleven "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
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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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    Portrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits. 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
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    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, other subjects by single border
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    pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not always be in focus. Sports Assist Capture motion in a series of high-speed shots. No framing guides are displayed. SPORTS Camera shoots about 1 frame per second (fps) while shutterrelease button is pressed (up to 3 shots
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    the same assist options as portrait assist mode. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise ( 16); to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. Other Scenes To take pictures in other scene modes: 1 2 SCN BEACH/SNOW Scene Mode
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    to prevent blurring; pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 16). NIGHT LANDSCAPE Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. Camera focuses at infinity.* Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring; pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 16). CLOSE UP Photograph
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    Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame; use macro close-up ( 22) to shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. PANORAMA ASSIST Use when taking
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    Taking Pictures for a Panorama ( 30) 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
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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 ( 65) cannot be adjusted until shooting is
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    Movies Movie Mode Follow the steps below to shoot movies. Movies recorded to internal memory at the default setting of Small Size 320 can be up to 1 minute long; a 256MB memory card can hold up to 26 minutes 33 seconds. 1 Select mode. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback ( 37), movies ( 33) 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
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    focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when shutter-release button is not pressed. AUTO-FOCUS MODE Single AF Full-time AF MENU Exit OK Confirm Movies Movies
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    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.JPG OK 5/ 5 To Press View
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    . Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to delete the selected picture. Erase 1 image (s)? No OK Confirm Yes Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Pictures in Internal Memory Pictures in internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. 38
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    other areas of picture Press () () :SCROLL :ZOOM - - - Viewing Pictures on the Camera Delete picture View playback menu Exit to full-frame playback Create cropped copy (see below) Exit when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on cropped copies ( 92). 39
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    are indicated by a icon. 10.10.2006 100NIKON 15:30 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 ( 92). 40
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    to the video channel. For details, consult the documentation for the TV. 4 Press the button for about one second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor will remain off and the television will show the image normally shown in the monitor. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 41
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    information on installing and using PictureProject, see reference CD and Quick Start Guide. To transfer pictures to a computer: 1 Start a computer to a USB Option for Connection to a Computer" ( 44). 3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right. USB PTP Mass storage MENU Exit
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    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" ( 45). Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Marking Pictures for Transfer Pictures marked for transfer are
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    (Transfer ) cannot be used to transfer images in the following cases. Use the Transfer button in PictureProject. • When transferring images from the camera memory and Mass storage is selected for the USB option. • When the memory card write-protect switch is in the "Lock" position. Unlock by sliding
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    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 Professional: Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar
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    a digital print service: If the service supports DPOF, the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 52). • Transferring pictures to a computer: Once transferred to a computer ( 42), pictures can be printed using imaging software. See the application and printer manuals
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    printer on. 2 Set the Interface>USB option in the setup menu to PTP ( 64). See "Menus" ( 53) for more information on menu operations. 3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right. USB PTP Mass storage MENU Exit OK Confirm Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 47
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    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
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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 ( 47). 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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    Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu ( 71) is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices ( 90). Selecting Print set displays the menu shown shown Step 4 is displayed. Info is not printed when the camera is connected directly to the printer. 52
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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
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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 ( 88). 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 ( 52), Erase selected images ( 73), Protect ( 73), Transfer marking>Select image(s) ( 73), or Copy>Selected images ( 75) 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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    settings -- MENU Exit OK Confirm ? Help Option Description Menus Choose how menus are displayed. 57 Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned 57 on. Date Set clock and choose home and destination time 57 zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose
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    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 destination time zones. Option Date Time zone Description Set
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    time zone, highlight or , then press the multi selector right. Choose a time zone and daylight saving time as described in "Basic Setup" ( 9). Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can
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    in monitor ( 4). Display Shooting mode Playback mode 10.10.2006 100NIKON 15:30 0005.JPG OK Hide info Indicators are not displayed in monitor. 5 5/ 5 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 59
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    selected is indicated by an icon in the monitor during shooting. DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Date counter MENU Exit OK Confirm Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 6 Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until or the
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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
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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 (
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    images will be deleted! No Format MENU Exit OK Confirm MEMORY CARD FORMAT Quick format Format MENU Exit OK Confirm Format Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. Use the Format option to format memory cards before first use and reformat them regularly
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    Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium Battery Type Alkaline EN-MH1, oxyride Lithium RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values No Reset MENU Exit OK Confirm BATTERY TYPE Alkaline COOLPIX(NiMH) Lithium MENU Exit OK Confirm Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L4 Ver
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    Shooting Menu Settings See the Appendix for information on shooting menu defaults ( 88). Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded ( 91), depends on
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    Option Normal(1600) PC screen (1024) TV screen(640) Size (pixels) 1600 × 1200 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Description Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. Suited to computer display. Suited to e-mail or television viewing. The current setting is shown by an icon in the display. Shooting
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    bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent MENU Exit OK Confirm Highlight White bal. preset. 3 WHITE BAL PRESET 4 WHITE BAL PRESET Cancel Measure MENU Exit OK Confirm Camera zooms in. Cancel Measure MENU Exit OK Confirm Highlight Measure. 67
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    cannot be measured with the flash. Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation allows you to adjust the exposure setting suggested by the camera from between -2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject
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    BSS) is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed 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 shutter-release button is pressed. The
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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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    a small copy of the current picture. 74 Copy files between memory card and internal memory. 75 Print Set Create digital "print orders" for PictBridge printers and devices that support DPOF ( 52). PRINT SET Print selected Delete print set MENU Exit OK Confirm Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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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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    15:30 0005.JPG OK 4/ 5 Transfer Marking Mark pictures to be transferred automatically to a personal computer installed with "PictureProject" (bundled software) when the camera is connected to it via the supplied USB cable. In the default setting, all pictures will be marked. Option Description
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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 ( 93). 74
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    . A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to copy the images. CAMERA TO CARD Selected images All images MENU Exit OK Confirm CAMERA TO CARD Selected images will be copied. OK? No Yes MENU Exit OK Confirm Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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    Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) battery Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown) EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used. Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX L4
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    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Format memory cards before first use ( 63). • 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
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    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur
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    its charge. • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly
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    To 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 away again. Notes on the Monitor • the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 80 Technical Notes
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    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 Use flash, or steady camera using tripod, by placing camera on level surface, or by holding camera in both hands with elbows
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    Problem Solution IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED or Error occurred while recording picture. Camera has run out of file numbers. Format internal memory or 63 memory card. • Insert new memory card. 11 • Format internal memory 63 or memory card. Cannot create cropped, Select picture that supports COOLPIX L4.
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    again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. If PictureProject displays error, click OK to exit. Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable. 41, 42 Choose correct USB option. 44 See the PictureProject refer- - ence manual (on CD) for more information
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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 of sharply differing brightness, or objects at different distances from the camera. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then 13 on again. • Use flash. 18
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    Problem cannot be used while 33 shooting movies. Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available in framing 23, with pictures created with other cameras. Select picture that supports crop, D- lighting, or camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L4. Technical Notes 86
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    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 data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data
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    Appendix Defaults ( 54, 56, 65) Choosing Reset for Reset all restores the following default settings: Option mode Flash mode ( 18) Self timer ( 20) Default Auto OFF Macro close-up OFF ( 22) Setup menu Welcome screen ( 57) Photo info ( 59) Brightness ( 59) Animation Show info 3 Date imprint
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 101
    ( 64), Video mode ( 64), and Battery Type ( 64). Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 102
    ( 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 menu. Settings
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 103
    Image Mode ( 65) and Movie Options ( 35) 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 (10MB) High(2272*) 3
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 104
    a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three- digit folder number followed by a five-character identifier: "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, "101P_001"; 30) and "NIKON
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 105
    or small picture; D-lighting is not available with copies created with D-lighting. Time Zones ( 9, 57) 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
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 106
    GMT +/- Location ±0 London, Casablanca GMT +/- Location +12 Auckland, Fiji Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries ( 6, 76) An MH-71 battery charger and rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are provided with the camera in some regions and are also available as options ( 76). NiMH
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 107
    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L4 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 4.0 million CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 4.23 million Image size (pixels) • 2272 × 1704 (2272★, 2272) • 1024 × 768 (1024) • 1600 × 1200 (1600) • 640 × 480 (
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 108
    I/O terminals Video out/digital IO (USB) Interface USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and no condensation) * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 25°C
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 109
    with Camera in Some Regions) Rated input AC 100-240 V, 0.11-0.065 A, 50/60 Hz Charging out- DC 1.2 V/2000 mA put Applicable bat- Nikon EN oz.), excluding power cable Technical Notes Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 110
    Design rule for Camera File System), 89 Default setting, 88 Delete, 73 Deleting picture, 17, 38, 73 D-lighting, 40 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), , 12, 63 Format card, 63 Format memory, 63 Framing, 14, 24 assist, 24 guide, 24 Framing assist, 24 H Help, 55 I Image mode, 65 Indoor photography, 29
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 111
    72 Small pic. (small picture), 74 Smear, 80 Sound settings, 61 Sports assist, 27 Strap, 2 Support information, 1 T Television, 41 Thumbnail playback, 38 Time zone, 57 Transfer mark, 43, 64, 66, 92 White balance preset, 66 Z Zoom button, 3, 14 digital, 14 indicator, 4, 14 optical, 14 playback, 39 99
  • Nikon 25546 | User Manual - Page 112
    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) 6MA15611--
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