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    DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual
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    of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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    you purchased the camera. or COOLPIX L26 Digital Camera COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (×2)* USB Cable UC-E16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD • Warranty * The included batteries are for trial use only. • A memory card is not included
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    the Camera Strap COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 1 2 1 2 About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of Shooting and Playback" (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see "Parts of the Camera" (A 1). iii
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    names "COOLPIX L26" and "COOLPIX L25" may sometimes be abbreviated as "L26" and "L25." • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera
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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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    any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or
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    copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting
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    instructions where all those who use the product will read them. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the batteries. Do not use the camera or AC adapter
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    EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L26/L25. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing. • Do not expose batteries to flame or
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    shock. • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could
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    to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs
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    comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be
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    Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631
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    to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer
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    and Time 16 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode 20 Turning the Camera On and Off 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture 23 Using the Zoom 24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 26 The Shutter-release Button 27 Step 4 Play Back Images 29 Step 5 Delete Images 31 Shooting Features 33 G (Easy Auto) Mode
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    Recording Settings (the Movie Menu 81 Playing Back Movies 82 General Camera Setup 85 Camera to a Printer ... E15 Printing Individual Images E17 Printing Multiple Images E19 The Smart Portrait Menu E22 Skin Softening E22 Smile Timer E23 Blink Proof E23 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode
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    E50 AF Assist (L26 Only E51 Sound Settings E52 Auto Off E53 Format Memory/Format Card E54 Language E55 Video Mode E55 Blink Warning E56 Eye-Fi Upload E58 Reset All E59 Battery Type E62 Firmware Version E62 File and Folder Names E63 Optional Accessories E64 Error Messages E65 xvii
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    Introduction Technical Notes and Index F1 Caring for the Product F2 The Camera F2 Batteries F4 Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage F7 Cleaning F7 Storage F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F15 Supported Standards F20 Index F21 xviii
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    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body 2 The Monitor 6 Shooting Mode 6 Playback Mode 8 If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of Shooting and
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    thumbnail playback 67 i : playback zoom 66 j : help 35 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 20 4 Self-timer lamp 53 AF-assist illuminator 86 5 Flash 50 6 Microphone 78 7 Lens cover 8 Lens 9 Power connector cover (for connecting optional AC adapter E64 10 Eyelet for camera strap iii 2
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    Parts of the Camera 1 Monitor 6 2 Flash lamp 50 3 b (e movie-record) button 78 4 A (shooting mode) button...34, 35, 43, 47 5 c (playback) button 29 6 Multi selector 7 k (apply selection) button 8 d button 45, 48, 68, 81, 86 9 l (delete) button 31 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover
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    24 2 g : tele 24 h : thumbnail playback 67 i : playback zoom 66 j : help 35 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 20 4 Self-timer lamp 53 5 Flash 50 6 Microphone 78 7 Lens cover 8 Lens 9 Power connector cover (for connecting optional AC adapter E64 10 Eyelet for camera strap iii 4
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    Parts of the Camera 1 Monitor 6 2 Flash lamp 50 3 b (e movie-record) button 78 4 A (shooting mode) button...34, 35, 43, 47 5 c (playback) button 29 6 Multi selector 7 k (apply selection) button 8 d button 45, 48, 68, 81, 86 9 l (delete) button 31 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover
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    and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 86) > Photo info > Auto info). Shooting Mode 32 31 30 10 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 2 45 13 6 7 8 10 9 10 11 12 13
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    Parts of the Camera 1 Shooting mode 34, 35, 43, 47 18 Internal memory indicator 21 2 Macro mode 55 19 Aperture value 27 3 Zoom indicator 24, 55 20 Shutter speed 27 4 Focus indicator 26 5 AE/AF-L indicator E4 6 Flash mode 50 7 Eye-Fi indicator 87 8 Battery level indicator 21 9
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    Time of recording 16 11 Movie playback indicator 82 3 Battery level indicator 21 12 Volume indicator 83 4 Protect icon 68 13 D-Lighting icon 68 5 Eye-Fi indicator 87 14 Small picture icon 68 6 Print order icon 68 7 Image mode 60 15 Skin softening icon 68 16 File number and type E63
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    Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 10 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 13 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 16 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode 20 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...23 Step 3 Focus and Shoot...26 Playback Step 4 Play
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    of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. COOLPIX L26 3 2 1 2 Insert the batteries. • Confirm
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    Basics of Shooting and Playback B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
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    • You can use the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately; E64) to supply power to the camera from an electrical outlet. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-65A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to
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    Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. COOLPIX L26 3 • When the camera turns off, the power- 2 on lamp and the monitor turn off. • Before opening the battery-chamber/ 1 memory card slot
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    The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data
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    . If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDXC. • Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers. The Basics of Shooting and Playback
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    Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the
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    the k button. London Casablanca Back Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year The Basics of Shooting and Playback 6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). • Edit the date and
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    . • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu. 9 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20). • Press
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    charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. • If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when
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    on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 3 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used
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    of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and image size (determined by the image mode setting; A 61). Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green
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    3 min 970 Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A 86). • By default, the camera enters standby mode in about 30 seconds when you are using shooting mode or playback
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    the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator (L26 only), and microphone. • When taking pictures in portrait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. • When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode
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    The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 34, 35, 43, 47). • When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U. C When Using a Tripod We recommend
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    The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 60) and digital zoom magnification.
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    may flash red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. 2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down (A 27). • The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory
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    a picture or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or
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    times, or select auto mode and use focus lock (A 64) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject. B Notes About Face Detection See "Using Face Detection" (A 63) for more information. C AF-assist Illuminator (L26 Only) and Flash
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    c (playback) button Display the previous image • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera's internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number/total number of images display. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or the b (e movie-record
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    may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 63) or pet (A 42) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically
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    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Delete Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the
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    A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Notes About Deletion • the camera. • Protected images (A 68) cannot be deleted. C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode 32 When using shooting mode, press
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    kind of images you want to capture. G (Easy Auto) Mode 34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes 35 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) ... 43 A (Auto) Mode 47 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector .... 49 Using the Flash (Flash Modes 50 Using the Self-timer 53 Using Macro
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    Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point
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    following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second Food (A 39) n Black and white copy o Backlighting (A 40) (A 40) Shooting Features C To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene
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    to smooth the skin tones in human faces (A 46). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when
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    series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. e Night portrait O Use this mode for evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires to light the portrait subject
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    . h Sunset O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. i Dusk/dawn O Preserves shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shooting Features 38 O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O.
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    Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 55) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. Shooting Features • You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H and I. The hue setting is saved in the camera's memory even after
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    (best shot selector). m Fireworks show O Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the light from fireworks. • Camera mode (A 55) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash
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    assist Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image (E2). • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in when capturing images, and press the k button. • After shooting the first
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    have been taken - Internal memory or the memory card is full To continue using Pet portrait auto release to take more pictures, press the multi selector J (n) and change the setting again. • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera, the speed of the
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    faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. • When the camera detects a human . 3 Shooting ends. • Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop shooting. - Turn the camera off. - Set Smile timer
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    Features B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • "Notes About Face Detection" ➝ A 63 C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 86) is
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    , the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, the image in which the subject's eyes are more open compared to the other shot is saved. The flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off. E23 Shooting Features C Features
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    When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait (A 37) in G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene
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    and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 49) ➝ Flash mode (A 50), self
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    applied to other shooting modes. Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash. Allows you to
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    features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. • See "Default Settings" (A 58) for information about each mode's default settings. X Flash mode (A 50) n Self-timer (A 53) Pet portrait auto release (A 42) p Macro (A 55) G (easy auto) w1 w - - Scene 2 Smart portrait w3 w3
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    . The camera cannot take pictures. • Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken. If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off while the flash is charging. C Effective Range of the Flash For L26, the flash has a range of approx. 0.5 to 3.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 11 ft) at the maximum wide
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    not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to
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    Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. ➝ "Available Features" (A 49) ➝ "Default Settings" (A 58) • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. C Red
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    the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode, Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 42). Selftimer cannot be used. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Focus and exposure will be
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    down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF. • To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 Shooting Features 54
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    on objects as close as about 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button
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    lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. C The Macro Mode Setting • Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. ➝ "Default Settings" (A 58) • The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 56
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    few seconds, the setting will be applied and picture. • To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and change the value to 0.0. Shooting Features C Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera
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    Features Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A 50) G (easy auto; A 34) U1 F (smart portrait; A 43) U3 A (auto; A 47) U Scene b (A 36) V c (A 36) W5 d (A 37) W5 e (A 37) V6 f (A 37) V7 Z (A 38) U z (A 38) U h (A 38) W5 i (A 38
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    setting cannot be changed. 6 The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction. 7 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. 8 Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release (A 42) can be set to On or Off. Shooting
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    the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. Image Mode Settings (Image
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    About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note
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    for shooting, the selftimer cannot be used. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto
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    around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. 15m 0s 970 Shooting mode Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait (A 37) in G (easy auto) mode Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait (A 37) in scene mode Smart portrait mode (A 43) Number of faces
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    an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter
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    Skin softening Print order Slide show Protect Rotate image Small picture Playback Features Playback Zoom 66 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display 67 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... 68 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ... 69 Using ViewNX 2 71 Installing
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    mode (A 29) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG g (i) 4/ 4 f (h) Image is displayed full-frame. Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide 42), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting. If the camera detected multiple
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    calendar display. • While using calendar display mode, press H, I, J, or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day. Playback Features B Calendar Display Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January
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    and a memory card. E36 * Images are edited and saved as separate files. Certain restrictions apply (E5, E6). For example, images captured at an Image mode (A 60) setting of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for L25 cannot be edited, and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times
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    your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations
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    retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer's USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16. • Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD
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    Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Playback Features Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1) • Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate
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    OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. 1 installer. • We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing
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    - Begin download. • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK. The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer
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    OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Connecting the USB Cable 74 The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub
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    "Options" title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are
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    Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. 76 • Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
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    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 15m 0s 970 7m30s Recording Movies 78 Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu 81 Playing Back Movies 82 77
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    simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. • When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), Movie options (A 81, E38) is set to m VGA (640×480). n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected. 1 Display the shooting screen. • The icon for the selected movie option is
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    a picture or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory
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    card for longer recording. When recording a movie, the remaining recording time that is displayed is the amount of recording time available for one movie. C Functions Available with Movie Recording • The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting mode
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    options Autofocus mode Option Movie options Autofocus mode (L26 only) Description The following movie types are available: n HD 720p (1280×720), m VGA (640×480), and W QVGA (320×240). When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), the default setting is m VGA
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    Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 81). Press the k button to play back . F Press the k button to resume playback. G Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode. 82
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    Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 29) or thumbnail playback mode (A 67) and press the l button (A 31). B Notes About Playing Back Movies The camera is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. 83
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    84
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    Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date 15m 0s Electronic VR 970 Motion detection AF assist For further details about each setting, refer to
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    Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist (L26 only) Sound settings Auto off 86 Description A Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E40 Allows you to set the camera clock and select the home and destination time zones. E41 Allows you to
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    Format memory/ Format card Language Video mode Blink warning Eye-Fi upload Reset all Battery type Firmware version Description A Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E54 Allows you to change the camera's display language. E55 Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings
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    88
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    E12 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E14 Menu The Smart Portrait Menu E22 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode E24 The Playback Menu E29 The Movie Menu E38 The Setup Menu E40 Additional Information File and Folder Names E63 Optional Accessories E64 Error Messages E65 E1
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    Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b If necessary, apply flash mode (A 50), self-timer (A 53), macro mode (A 55), and exposure compensation (A 57) settings with this step.
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    , nor can zoom or Image mode settings (A 60) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken. • Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (E53) initiates standby mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to
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    mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. When the first picture about using Panorama Maker 6, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 6. C More Information File and
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    Section B Notes About Image Editing • Images captured at an Image mode (A 60) setting of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for L25 cannot be edited. • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot
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    them. • When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small picture and crop functions after other editing copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. • Print order (E29) and protect settings (E33) do not remain effective
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    I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M I D-Lighting M k button Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Press the multi selector H or I
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    Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M e Skin softening M k button The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the skin softening function may not perform
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    mode) M d button M g Small picture M k button Create a small copy of the current image. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and press the k button. Small picture compression ratio of 1:16. • The copy is displayed with a black frame. Create small picture file? Ye s No
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    zoom (A 66) enabled. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in "tall " (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image
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    cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode. C More Information File and Folder Names ➝ E63 E11 Reference Section
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    audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Yellow White 3 Set the TV's input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images
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    is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera's video mode setting in the Video mode (E55) under the setup menu conforms to the
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    images. Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E29) Connect to the printer (E15) Print images one at a time (E17) Print multiple images (E19) When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Reference Section E14
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    memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory card using the Print order option in the playback menu (E29). Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings
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    insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen. Print selection 15/05 2012 NO. 32 32
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    the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. • To make it easier to select images, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-image thumbnail display mode. Rotate
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    Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge 004 prints 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. Start print Copies Paper size Paper size
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    Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 4 Select Print selection, Print
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    Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies 1 1 3 for each. • Images selected for printing are all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is
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    . Back Printing 002 / 010 Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of copies C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes
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    to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. k Off Turns skin softening off. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. The degree of skin softening effect cannot be confirmed on the
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    current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. Reference Section Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is
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    sunlight. Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. Use with the flash. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected. E24
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    Display the shooting menu (A 48), use the multi selector to select b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Flash 3 Select Measure
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    used with other functions (A 62). • Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash (A 50). B Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash. E26
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    to four images at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25). The "best shot selector" is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in
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    or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition
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    order option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders." • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F20) printer's card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F20) printer (E14). A print order can also
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    or K to select images, and press 1 1 3 H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printing are indicated by the when setting is complete. 3 Select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Select Date and press the k button to print the shooting
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    printer (F20) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable (E21). • Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option
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    Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated in a slide show is displayed. • The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (E53). E32
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    for previously protected images from the image selection screen. ➝ "The Image Selection Screen" (E34) Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E54). Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A 8). E33 Reference
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    2 to select additional images. Back ON/OFF 3 Press the k button to apply image selection. • When Selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. Reference Section E34
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    f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which information with the image. Reference Section B Notes About Image Rotation The camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. E35
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    mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera
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    Protect (E33) is enabled, the protect setting is copied. C If "Memory contains no images." Is Displayed If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera, Memory contains no images. will be displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode. Press the d button to display the
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    card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), the setting is m VGA (640×480). • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. • The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second for all options. • Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length ➝ A 80 Reference
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    Autofocus Mode (L26 Only) Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when
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    displayed when you turn on the camera. Option None (default setting) COOLPIX Select an image Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Displays an image selected for the
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    and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Date format Time zone Description Allows you to set the camera's clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes
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    in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. Time zone and date 15/05/2012 15:30 London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone D/M/Y Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2012 15:30 Home time zone Travel destination 3 Press K. • The travel destination screen is
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    in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. 11:30 EDT: New York Toronto Lima -04:00 Back Time zone EDT:New York Toronto, Lima 15/05/2012 11:30 Home time zone Travel destination Reference Section C w Home Time Zone • To switch to the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2 and
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    C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/- -11 -10 Location Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti -9 Alaska, Anchorage -8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver -7 MST (
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    is 3. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Show info 15m 0s 970 4/ 4 Auto info (default setting) The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are performed after
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    Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Framing grid+auto info 15m 0s 970 4/ 4 In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. It is not displayed when recording movies. The same information as in Auto info is displayed
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    ) Description Date is imprinted on images. Date and time are imprinted on images. Date and time are not imprinted on images. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. B Notes About Print Date
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    electronic VR (vibration reduction) setting used when shooting still images. Option w Auto k Off (default setting) Description In the following conditions, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images: • When the flash mode is set to W (off) or
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    Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (A 59). • If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time, electronic VR will not function. • Electronic VR cannot be used if Blink proof (E23) in smart portrait mode is set to On. • Electronic VR cannot be
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    detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations: • When the flash fires • In A (auto) mode, when Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 (E27) • In the
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    and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. Note that for some scene modes (such as Museum (A 40) and Pet portrait (A 42)), the AF-assist illuminator may not light even when Auto is selected. AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable to focus under dim
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    once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Select On (default setting) or Off. Even when set to On, the shutter sound is not heard in
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    is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected in the auto off menu has elapsed. The camera will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds when Auto off is set to 1 min or less, or after 1 minute when Auto off is set to 5 min or more. Reference Section C When the Monitor Has
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    will be deleted! OK? Format No Reference Section B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
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    one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Japanese Korean Thai Hindi Reference Section Video Mode d button M z tab M Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select from
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    (A 63) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene mode Option Description When the camera detects that one or another image should be captured (E57). Off (default setting) Blink warning is disabled. Reference Section E56
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    displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Function Enlarge the detected face that blinked Switch to full-frame playback Select the face to
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    to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of malfunction, contact the card manufacturer. • The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. • The camera is not compatible with the Endless Memory function. When
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    all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 50) Self-timer (A 53) Macro mode (A 55) Exposure compensation (A 57) Default value Auto Off Off 0.0 Scene Mode Option Default value Scene mode setting in
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    mode (L26 only; E39) Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E40) Photo info (E45) Brightness (E45) Print date (E47) Electronic VR (E48) Motion detection (E50) E60 Default value On On Off Default value L26: P 4608×3456 L25: i 3648×2736 Auto Single Standard color Default value When a memory card
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    remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all. Shooting menu: Preset manual data (E25) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Settings for image registered for Welcome screen (E40), Time zone and date (E41), Language (E55), Video mode (E55), and Battery type (E62) Reference Section E61
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    default setting) COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Lithium Description LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Firmware Version d button M z tab M Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L26
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    , will be created the next time an image is captured. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images, or an image is numbered 9999, no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (E54), or a new memory card is inserted. Reference Section E63
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    COOLPIX L25 1 2 1 2 USB cable Audio/video cable AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used. USB Cable UC-E162 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 1 To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery chargers to charge any other type of battery. 2 Included with the camera
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    Error Messages Display O (flashes) Battery exhausted. Q (flashes in red) Please wait for the camera to finish recording. Memory card is write protected. Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Cause/Solution Clock not set. Set date and time.
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    Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card. E63 Image cannot be saved. Image cannot be used for welcome screen. The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen. • Images captured at an Image mode setting of l 4608×2592 for L26
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    Disable protection. Destination in same time zone as home. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. A E6 - 13 13 E36 - E32
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    printer status. Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 10, 21 Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and
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    Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product F2 The Camera...F2 Batteries ...F4 Memory Cards ...F6 Cleaning and Storage F7 Cleaning...F7 Storage ...F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F15 Supported Standards F20 Index F21 F1
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    damage data saved on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may damage the
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    Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC adapter, or Memory card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost and the camera's memory or the memory card
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    instructions included with the battery charger. B Charging Rechargeable Batteries • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model. • When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L26 and COOLPIX L25, charge the batteries two at a time
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    in cold environments, try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold. The camera may not function if you use discharged batteries in cold environments. Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two sets of batteries. Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold
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    the memory card, saving and deleting images, and copying images to a computer, otherwise data or the memory card itself may be damaged. - Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or batteries. - Do not turn off the camera - Do not disconnect the AC adapter F6
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    , oil, or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, using a gentle spiral , trouble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert the batteries and operate the camera approximately once a month. Do not store the camera with
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    below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Camera turns off without warning. Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Cause/Solution A • Battery is exhausted. 21 • Camera has turned off automatically to save
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    is enabled. • The current shooting mode is one that does not support Print date. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. 86, E47 Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when camera is turned on. Camera settings reset. Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their
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    • Battery is exhausted. 21 • When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging. 50 Camera cannot focus. • Subject is too close. Try shooting using easy auto 34, 39, 55 mode, Close-up scene modes, or macro mode. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus 28 does not perform well. • Set AF
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    recording movies. 78 Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode - When smart portrait mode is selected - When Continuous in the shooting menu is set to Multi-shot 16 36, 37, 42
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    easy auto mode or the Night portrait scene mode), red-eye reduction may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases. Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night portrait, and change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try taking a picture
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 189
    pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller. - • This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • These options cannot be used with movies. • Images captured at an Image mode setting of l 4608×2592 for L26
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 190
    camera is connected. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Confirm system requirements. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 191
    COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Compact digital camera COOLPIX L26: 16.1 million COOLPIX L25: 10.1 million COOLPIX L26
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 192
    ), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) COOLPIX L26: • 16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] • 16M [4608 × 3456] • 8M [3264 × 2448] • 4M [2272 × 1704] • 2M [1600 × 1200] • VGA [640 × 480] • 16:9 [4608 × 2592] COOLPIX L25: • 10M (High
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 193
    zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter • 1/2000 -1 s • 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) COOLPIX L26: Electronically-controlled ND
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 194
    LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries • Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately) • AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) COOLPIX L26: Still pictures*: • Approx. 200 shots when using alkaline batteries • Approx. 680 shots when using
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 195
    for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2)°C (73 (±4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to P 4608×3456 for the L26, i 3648×2736 for the L25. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 196
    Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 197
    70, E12 Auto flash 51 Auto mode 47 Auto off 22, 86, E53 Autofocus 28, 56 Autofocus mode 81, E39 AVI E63 B Backlighting o 40 Battery 10, 19 Battery chamber 3, 5 Battery charger E64 Battery level 21 Battery type 87, E62 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3, 5, 13 Beach Z 38 Best shot
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 198
    Easy auto mode 34 Electronic VR 86, E48 EN-MH1 F4 EN-MH2 E64 Exposure compensation 57 Extension E63 Eye-Fi upload 87, E58 Eyelet for camera strap 2, 4 F Face detection 63 File name E63 Fill flash 51 Fireworks show m 40 Firmware version 87, E62 Flash 2, 4, 50 Flash lamp 3, 5, 50 Flash
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 199
    H Help 35 I Identifier E63 Image mode 60 Internal memory 14 J JPG E63 L Landscape c 36 Language 87, E55 Lens 2, 4, F15 Lens cover 2, 4 Lithium batteries 10 M Macro mode 55 Memory capacity 21 Memory card 13 Memory card slot 3, 5, 13 Microphone 2, 4 Monitor 3, 5, 6, F7 Monitor settings
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 200
    68, E29 Print order date option... 19, E30, E31 Printer 70, E14 Protect 68, E33 R Rechargeable battery E64 Recording movies 78 Red-eye reduction 51, 52 Reset all 87, E59 Rotate image 68, E35 RSCN E63 S Scene mode 35, 36 Self-timer 53 Self-timer lamp 2, 4, 54 Sepia 48, E28 Setup menu 86
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 201
    Volume 83 W Welcome screen 86, E40 White balance 48, E24 Z Zoom 24 Zoom control 2, 4, 24 Zoom in 24 Zoom out 24 F25 Technical Notes and Index
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 202
    F26
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 203
  • Nikon COOLPIX L25 | Reference Manual - Page 204
    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. CT1L01(11) 2012 6MM26611-01
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