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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 o 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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    Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode More on Playback Recording and Viewing Movies Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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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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    old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each of them become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in
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    result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables
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    Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
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    ...ii For Your Safety ii WARNINGS ii Notices...v About This Manual 1 Information and Precautions 2 Parts of the Camera 4 The 9 Preparation for Shooting 10 Inserting Batteries 10 Insert the Batteries 10 Supported Batteries 10 Turning On and Off the Camera 10 Setting Display Language,
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    Introduction Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode 28 Scene Mode ...28 Scene Assist Modes 29 Scene Modes ...35 More on Playback 42 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 42 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 43 Editing Pictures 44 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop 44 Enhancing Contrast: D-
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    97 h Sound Settings 99 h Blur Warning 99 i Auto Off 100 M Format Memory/O Format Card 101 j Language 102 k Interface 102 n Reset All 103 g Battery Type 105 B Firmware Version 105 ix
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    Introduction Technical Notes 106 Optional Accessories 106 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 107 Caring for the Camera 108 Cleaning 109 Storage ...110 Error Messages 111 Troubleshooting 115 Specifications 119 Index...122 x
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    you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it 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
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    of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated 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
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    does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility. Before
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    OOM 6 Introduction Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp (c 10) Power switch (c 10) Speaker (c 48, 53, 56) Shutter-release button (c 20) Self-timer lamp (c 26) Built-in flash (c 24) NIKK .3 3X OPTICAL Z OR .3-19.2mm 1 : 3.2-5 Lens (c 18, 108) Lens cover closed Built-in microphone (c 48, 49,
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera Multi selector (c 8) H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) L: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 27) Flash lamp (c 24) Monitor (c 6) J: Display flash mode menu (c 24) d/E: Make selection/ transfer picture (c 62) m button (c 9) Zoom buttons (c 18) t: zoom out v: zoom
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    9 Battery level indicator 16 10 ISO Sensitivity 25 11 Self-timer indicator 26 12 "Date not set" indicator 111 Time zone indicator 93 13 Date imprint/Date counter .......... 97 Number of exposures 14 remaining 16 Movie length 49 15 Focus area 20 16 Exposure compensation value..... 79
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    45 6 Volume indicator 48, 53 7 Voice memo recording guide...... 48 8 Voice memo playback guide....... 48 Current frame number/ 9 total number of frames 22 movie length 53 10 D-Lighting icon 45 11 Movie playback indicator 53 12 Voice memo icon 48 13 Image mode 75 14 Movie indicator 53 15
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    down (H). Display the next picture (c 22). (J or H) Move cursor up (G). Display the sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection (J). Make selection. * In the manual, the multi selector buttons for moving the cursor or selection up, down, left, and right are indicated with G, H, I and J. 8
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    Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. L : Auto mode → b : Scene mode → T : Movie mode → i : Playback mode → Shooting menu (c 74) Scene menu (c 28) Movie menu (c 50)
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    at right. 3 1 2 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries (batteries supplied) • Two LR6 alkaline batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) •
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    removing or inserting batteries. j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 109 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
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    Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Preparation for Shooting 2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to
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    saving time ends, turn [DaylightSaving] off from the [Date] menu (c 93) in the setup menu (c 90). The camera's clock is automatically set back one hour. 13
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    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera's internal memory (23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 106). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures
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    Preparation for Shooting Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the memory card slot cover. Press the 2 memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once released, pull the memory card out
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Slide the mode selector to L. Basic Photography
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    Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the 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. 15 Image mode Choose from five options depending on
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step2 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. • When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera counterclockwise so that
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 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. 19
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    Step3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to 15 focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition
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    Step3 Focus and Shoot j During Recording While pictures are being recorded, 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
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback Press i. • Press the multi selector I (or G) to view pictures in reverse order, J (or H) to view pictures in the order recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll quickly
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Option Press Description c Enlarge picture View thumbnails k (v) Enlarge view of picture currently displayed in
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    Using the Flash The flash menu will help you to set the flash mode best suited the shooting conditions. The flash has a range of 0.3-5.0 m (11.8 in.-16 ft. 4.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3-3.0 m (11.8 in.-9 ft. 10.1 in.). The
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    fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce "red-eye". If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally
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    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, and stable surface. 1 Press H (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back
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    Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of "assist" and "scene" modes. In these mode, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Assist Modes (four types) Scene assist modes offer framing
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    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
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    automatically recognizes human faces and focuses on face of portrait subject (c 31). B Portrait Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are displayed. N Portrait left Compose shot with subject in the left half of the frame. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing
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    is displayed. Scene Assist Modes Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode 2 Frame a picture using the K guide. • When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. • When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double border and the rest
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    Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. E Landscape Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed.* S Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity.* Align top of skyline with the wavy framing
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    Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a 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, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.7 frames per second (fps). Camera records
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    Scene Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 30), but [Face-Priority AF] is not available. Pictures taken
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    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 [
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    Scene Modes The following scene modes are available: C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake. J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Auto with
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    Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in
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    Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Modes N Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • [A] (c 81) turns on
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    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. J Flash: J (Fill flash) H Self-timer: Available L Macro
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    Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 39) 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 the scene menu and press d. • The E icon appears in
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    5 Press d to finalize the series. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. Scene Modes 6 Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode j Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), and macro close-up (c 27) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be
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    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 22) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description c Choose pictures
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    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press k (v) to zoom in on still images displayed in full-frame playback (c 22). Playback zoom is not available when the current picture is a movie or a copy created using the small picture option. The playback zoom ratio is displayed in the monitor while the
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    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop If the N:u icon is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom enabled (c 43), the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be saved as a separate file. 1 Press k (v) to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback (c 22). More on
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    brightness and contrast, of pictures affected by backlighting or insufficient flash lighting. 1 Press u (d) in full-frame playback (c 22). • A: z (D-Lighting guide) is displayed for pictures that can be adjusted automatically. • The original picture is displayed at left and the picture applied with
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    Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: I 640×480 J 320×240 K 160×120 Suited to television playback. Suited to display on web pages. Suitable
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    Small copies are recognized by their gray border and the I, J, or K icon displayed during playback. Editing Pictures 10.10.2006 100N 15:30 000 Restrictions on Picture Editing The following restrictions apply to copies created using crop (c 44), D-Lighting (c 45), and small picture (c 46). •
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    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 22). Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the shutter-release button to record a voice memo. Recording ends after
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    Recording and Viewing Movies Movie Mode Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone. 1 Select T mode. • The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is
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    . 7 min. S Small size 320 (default setting) Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. 1 min. 21 sec. 13 min. 40 sec. U Smaller size 160 Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 160 × 120 pixels in size. Small size allows
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    The Movie Menu Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Z Single AF (default setting) a Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during recording. Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the
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    The Movie Menu 4 Press G or H to choose the desired setting and press d. • The setting is enabled and the movie menu is displayed. • Press m to return to the main movie menu without applying the setting. Movie options TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 MENU
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 22), 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
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    Voice Recording Making a Voice Recording Voice recordings of about 50 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on the memory card (256 MB or more) are available. 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. Voice Recording 3 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [O Voice recording]
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    Making a Voice Recording j Notes on Voice recording • Do not touch the microphone during voice recording. • Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/memory card has less than ten sec- onds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient. • It is recommended to use
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    . • Index markers show the index position added during recording. Date of recording Select sound file 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.2006 13:00 MENU Copy OK Play File number Control icons File number Playback time Index number Progress indicator Audio playback 001 10.10.2006 20:18
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    storage] (c 102) 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). Indices added during recording work only when playing back on the camera. l Returning to the Voice Recording
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    the voice recording list screen. • The voice recording copy screen is displayed. Select sound file 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.2006 13:00 MENU Copy OK Play Voice Recording 2 Press the multi selector G or H to select the copy direction and press d. • MNO: from internal memory to a memory
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    be copied. OK?" is displayed. Select sound files 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.2006 13:00 003 25.10.2006 10:15 004 25.10.2006 10:20 005 02.11.2006 18:12 MENU Exit Select Select sound files 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.2006 13:00 003 25.10.2006 10:15 004 25.10.2006 10:20 005 02.11.2006
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    (c 61) View pictures on a TV by connecting your camera via the supplied audio/video cable. Connecting to a Computer (c 62) Use the supplied PictureProject software to copy pictures to a computer, and then organize, browse, edit, and save those pictures. Connect the camera to the computer using the
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    Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Connect the A/V cable. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the
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    USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide. Confirming USB Option The following two methods PTP]. Choose [Mass storage] or [PTP]. 1 This camera supports the USB mass storage device class (default setting [Mass storage])
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    d. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/- Continuous MENU Exit ? Set up Language -- Interface -- Reset all -- Battery Type Firmware version - - MENU Exit ? Interface USB Video mode Auto transfer 5 Press G or H to choose [PTP] or [Mass storage] and press d. • The
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    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 2 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 Turn the camera on. • At default PictureProject
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    Connecting to a Computer 5 Disconnect the camera once 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
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 121) printers can connect 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 72)
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option (c 63) to [PTP]. Connecting to a Printer USB PTP Mass storage 2 Turn the camera off. MENU Exit 3 Turn the printer on. • Check printer settings. 4 Connect the USB cable as shown below. 5
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 67), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to choose a picture and press d. •
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer 5 Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Paper size Default 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. Postcard 100 x
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Paper size] and press d. • For information on using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size 3 Press
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    2) when printing is complete. • 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
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    in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 121) or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF. In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed and aperture) can also be printed. When the camera is
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    a DPOF-compatible printer (c 121). Use the [Date imprint] (c 97) option in the setup menu to print the date on pictures from a printer that does not support DPOF (position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand corner of the picture). Once the [Date imprint] option is enabled, the date
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options are available in the shooting menu. Z Set up c 90 Display the setup menu. Z Image mode c 75 Choose image size and quality. d White balance* c 77 Match white
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    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
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    7 15 28 97 183 Memory card (256 MB) 80 150 290 990 1860 Print size (300 dpi; cm/in.) 24×18/9.4×7.1 24×18/9.4×7.1 17×13/6.7×5 9×7/3.5×2.5 5×4/2×1.5 * All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposure remaining display shows [9999]. l Image
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. [Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Exp. +/- Exp. +/- The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is +0.3 used to adjust the exposure for very dark or very 0 bright subjects. Exposure can be adjusted in the range -2.0 to +2.0 EV. When the exposure compensation is altered, the new setting is
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. At setting other than [Single], focus, Exp. +/- and white balance for all photos are determined by the
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A BSS 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
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    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
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Z Set up Display the setup menu. w Print set Select pictures for printing. z Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. A Delete Delete all or selected
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Navigating the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate camera menus. To select multiple pictures for a print set (c 72), deletion (c 87), protection from deletion (c 87), transfer (c 88), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 89), or for the
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated "slide show" with a three-second interval between pictures. When the [Show date] option is selected, pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card are sorted and played back by the recording date. Slide
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu 3 Slide show begins. • When the recording date is selected, the slide show begins from pictures recorded on the specified date and pictures are played back in the order of the recording. • While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be
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    Playback Options: The Playback 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
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    pictures can be marked for transfer. If more than 999 pictures are marked, use PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make of camera. Use the COOLPIX
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus The options of this menu allows you to copy the specified pictures or all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card. See "Navigating the
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    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 version. c 91 c 92 c 93 c 96 c 97 c 99 c 99 c 100 c 101 c 102 c 102 c 103 c 105 c 105 90
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying The Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 74), scene menu (c 28), movie menu (c 50), or playback menu (c 83) and press d to display the setup menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp.
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    Animation Select an image MENU Exit Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome 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
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    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 12-13). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 95) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press I or J to choose the travel destination time zone and press d. • The setting is enabled. New city time zone 5 Press m. • The camera returns to shooting mode or playback mode. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, a Y icon will be
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    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, Nepal,
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    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 monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: Shooting mode Monitor settings
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    Basic 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 121). Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter MENU Exit a Off (default setting) Time and date are not
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Sound settings Button sound ON Shutter sound Start-up sound MENU Exit Button sound When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Auto Off Auto off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the cam- Auto off 30s era enters standby mode to save power. The cam- Sleep Mode ON era will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for three minutes after entering standby mode.
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu. Format memory
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German English (default setting) Spanish French Indonesian Italian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic 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 Reset MENU Exit Basic Photography Flash mode (c 24) Self-timer (c 26) Macro close-up (c 27)
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Menus (c 91) Welcome screen (c 92) Photo info (c 96) Brightness (c 96) Date imprint (c 97) Button sound (c 99) Shutter sound (c 99) Start-up sound (c 99) Blur warning (c 99) Auto off (c 100) Sleep Mode (c 100) Auto transfer (c 102) Text Disable welcome
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    NiMH) Lithium (default setting) LR6 alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) ZR6 oxyride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries (supplied) B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L6 Ver.XX Back Shooting, Playback
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    the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX L6. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A AC
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    : "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., "101P_001"; c 40), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g., "101SOUND": c 54) 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
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    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to
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    Caring for the Camera k Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 16). 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
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    be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 110 Technical Notes
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    the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display S (blinks) Problem Clock not set. Solution Set clock. c 93 Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. 10, Warning!! Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. 105 Battery
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    Error Messages Display Problem Solution c Out of memory M or O Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or voice recordings. • Insert new memory card or remove memory
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    Display Problem Solution on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Communications error E USB cable disconnected during transfer When the camera is connected to a printer, refer to the instructions of the printer. 64, 67 [USB] option incorrect. Choose correct
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    Error Messages Display Transfer error E System error u Problem Transfer error. Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry. Printer error turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Check printer. Replace - ink cartridge with new one. Technical Notes 114
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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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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Camera cannot focus using auto- • Subject is low in contrast, dominated 21 focus by repeating geometric patterns, cov- ers too small an area
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Flash does not fire Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically in T mode and some scene modes, or when option other
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    Troubleshooting Problem registered in Device Manager (Windows only). See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for further information. • Computer is not In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L6 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.0 million CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.18 million Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816★)/
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    flash system I/O terminals Audio/video (A/V) out, digital I/O (USB) Interface USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Supported languages Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese
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    orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a computer. Technical Notes k Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this
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    to 62 Continuous 80 Copy 38 copying pictures to 89 Crop 44 D Date 12, 93 Date counter 98 Date imprint 97 Daylight saving time 12, 13, 94 DCF 121 Delete 87 Digital print order format 72, 121 D-Lighting 45 DPOF 72, 121 DPOF printing 70 Dusk/dawn 37 E Editing pictures 44
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    pictures 46 EH-65A 60, 106 Exif version 2.2 121 Exp. +/- 79 Exposure compensation, see Exp. +/- F Face-priority AF 31 File names 107 Fireworks show 38 Firmware version 105 Flash 4, 24 lamp 25 mode 24 Flash lamp 5 Focus 20, 21 Focus area 20 Folder names 107 Formatting internal memory 101 memory cards
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    Technical Notes Index PictBridge 66, 121 Playback full-frame playback 22 thumbnail payback 42 viewing pictures 23 Playback menu 83 Power saving 11 Power switch 4, 10 Power-on lamp 4, 10 Print set 72 printing date 73 shooting information 73 Printing pictures 66, 68, 69 direct printing 66 Protect 87
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