Nikon Coolpix L24 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
User’s Manual  
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For Your Safety  
To prevent damage to your 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 where all those who use the product will read them.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed  
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Do not use the camera or AC  
adapter in the presence of  
flammable gas  
Should you notice smoke or an unusual  
smell coming from the camera or AC  
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and  
remove the batteries immediately,  
taking care to avoid burns. Continued  
operation could result in injury. After  
removing or disconnecting the power  
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection.  
Do not use electronic equipment in the  
presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
batteries or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Do not disassemble  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or AC adapter could result in  
injury. Repairs should be performed  
only by qualified technicians. Should  
the camera or AC adapter break open  
as the result of a fall or other accident,  
take the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection,  
after unplugging the product and/or  
removing the batteries.  
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For Your Safety  
Observe caution when  
handling batteries  
Batteries may leak or explode if  
improperly handled. Observe the  
following precautions when handling  
batteries for use in this product:  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the  
batteries, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
If liquid from damaged batteries comes  
in contact with clothing or skin, rinse  
immediately with plenty of water.  
Before replacing the batteries, turn  
the product off. If you are using an  
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.  
Use only the batteries approved for  
use in this product (A 12). Do not  
combine old and new batteries or  
batteries of different makes or types.  
If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries  
EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4)  
are purchased separately, charge and  
use each of them as a set. Do not  
combine batteries from different pairs.  
The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries  
are for use with Nikon digital cameras  
only, and are compatible with  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling the  
Battery Chargers (available  
separately)  
Keep Dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of the  
plug should be removed with a dry  
cloth. Continued use could result in  
fire.  
Do not handle the power cable or go  
near the battery charger during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the power cable, place it  
under heavy objects, or expose it to  
heat or flame. Should the insulation  
be damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection. Failure to observe these  
precautions could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not handle the plug or battery  
charger with wet hands. Failure to  
observe this precaution could result  
in electric shock.  
COOLPIX L24.  
Do not use EN-MH2 rechargeable  
batteries with incompatible devices.  
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  
to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to water.  
Do not transport or store with metal  
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.  
Batteries are prone to leakage when  
fully discharged. To avoid damage to  
the product, be sure to remove the  
batteries when no charge remains.  
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For Your Safety  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from one  
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC  
inverters. Failure to observe this  
precaution could damage the product  
or result in overheating or fire.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Failure to observe this precaution could  
result in burns or fire.  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
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.  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Handle moving parts with care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
Turn the power off when using  
inside an airplane or the  
hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the  
airplane during take off or landing.  
Follow the instructions of the hospital  
when using while in a hospital. The  
electromagnetic waves given out by  
this camera may disrupt the electronic  
systems of the airplane or the  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device  
should not be played back on audio CD  
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an  
audio CD player could cause hearing  
loss or damage the equipment.  
instruments of the hospital.  
Observe caution when using  
the flash  
Using the flash close to your subject’s  
eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment. Particular care should be  
observed if photographing infants,  
when the flash should be no less than 1  
m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.  
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Notices  
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency  
Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for help.  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified  
that any changes or modifications  
made to this device that are not  
expressly approved by Nikon  
Corporation may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Interface Cables  
Use the interface cables sold or  
provided by Nikon for your equipment.  
Using other interface cables may  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of  
the FCC rules.  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING  
Handling the cord on this product will  
expose you to lead, a chemical known  
to the State of California to cause birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
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Notices  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Symbol for Separate Collection in  
European Countries  
This symbol indicates that this  
product is to be collected  
separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is 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 or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L24 digital camera. This manual  
was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read  
this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the  
product will read it.  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and  
conventions are used:  
This icon marks cautions,  
This icon marks tips, additional  
information that should be read  
information that may be helpful  
B
C
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before use, to prevent damage to  
the camera.  
when using the camera.  
This icon indicates that more  
information is available elsewhere  
in this manual or in the Quick Start  
Guide.  
This icon marks notes, information  
that should be read before using  
the camera.  
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Notations  
Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card  
are referred to as “memory card.”  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of  
buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold.  
Screen Samples  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so  
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and Screen Display  
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual  
appearance or display.  
C Memory Cards  
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable  
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and  
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The  
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store,  
delete or view pictures.  
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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand 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 engineered and  
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on  
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable  
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.  
About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without  
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 will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
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Information and Precautions  
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 other device may be punishable by law.  
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced  
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”. The copying or reproduction  
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless  
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused  
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or  
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is  
prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies  
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and  
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to  
infringe copyright laws.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-  
in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes  
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially  
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s  
responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 86). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to  
property when physically destroying data storage devices.  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
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1
3
4
Lens cover closed  
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6
10 11  
9
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7
1
2
Shutter-release button ............................22  
Zoom control .................................................21  
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6
7
Flash .....................................................................28  
Lens ........................................................ 113, 123  
Speaker ..............................................................55  
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g
: wide ..................................................21  
: tele .....................................................21  
: Thumbnail playback ...............46  
: playback zoom ...........................48  
: help ...................................................11  
Power connector cover (for connecting  
optional AC adapter) ...............................108  
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i
j
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9
Eyelet for camera strap ............................11  
3
4
Power switch/Power-on lamp .......18, 97  
10 Lens cover .....................................................111  
Self-timer lamp .............................................30  
AF-assist illuminator ..........................23, 95  
11 Built-in microphone ...................................53  
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Parts of the Camera  
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2 3 4  
6 7 8 9  
5
10  
11 12  
13 14  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Monitor .................................................................6  
d button .....................10, 54, 71, 79, 84  
k (apply selection) button .....................9  
A (shooting mode) button ....................8  
Flash lamp .......................................................29  
c (playback) button ..........................8, 24  
Multi selector ....................................................9  
l (delete) button ....................... 24, 25, 55  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover ..................12, 16  
9
10 Tripod socket  
11 Pin cover ...........................................56, 58, 63  
USB connector and audio/video  
12  
output ................................................56, 58, 63  
13 Memory card slot ........................................16  
14 Battery-chamber ..........................................12  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Monitor  
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback  
(actual display varies with current camera settings).  
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off  
after a few seconds (A 90).  
Shooting  
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10  
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12  
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+1.0  
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Shooting mode ...........18, 27, 33, 44, 53  
Macro mode .................................................. 31  
Zoom indicator .....................................21, 31  
AE/AF-L indicator ........................................ 43  
Focus indicator ............................................. 22  
Flash mode ..................................................... 28  
Battery level indicator .............................. 18  
Motion detection indicator ...........19, 94  
Electronic VR .................................................. 93  
a
Number of exposures remaining  
(still pictures) ........................................... 18  
15  
b Movie length ........................................... 53  
16 Internal memory indicator .................... 19  
17 Aperture ........................................................... 22  
18 Focus area ................................................20, 22  
19 Focus area (Face Detection) .........20, 22  
20 Shutter speed................................................. 22  
21 ISO sensitivity ................................................ 29  
22 Exposure compensation value ........... 32  
23 Color options ................................................. 77  
24 White balance mode ................................ 74  
25 Continuous shooting mode ................ 76  
26 Self-timer indicator .................................... 30  
10 “Date not set” indicator .................87, 115  
11 Travel destination indicator .................. 87  
12 Date imprint ................................................... 92  
13 Movie options ............................................... 54  
*
14 Image mode ................................................. 72  
* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.  
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Parts of the Camera  
Playback  
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Date of recording ....................................... 14  
Time of recording ....................................... 14  
Volume .............................................................. 55  
Battery level indicator .............................. 18  
8
9
Internal memory indicator .................... 24  
Movie playback indicator ...................... 55  
10 Print-order icon ............................................ 68  
11 Small picture .................................................. 51  
12 D-Lighting icon ............................................ 50  
13 Protect icon ..................................................104  
14 File number and type .............................110  
*
Movie options ............................................. 54  
*
Image mode ................................................. 72  
a
Current frame number/  
total number of frames ..................... 24  
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b Movie length ........................................... 55  
* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.  
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Basic Operations  
A (shooting mode) Button  
When A is pressed in playback mode, the camera  
enters shooting mode.  
When A is pressed in shooting mode, the  
shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which  
allows you to change the shooting mode.  
Shooting-mode Selection Menu  
The multi selector (A 9) can be used to select one of the following shooting  
modes.  
1 G Easy auto mode (A 18)  
Easy auto mode  
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2
3
4
5
*
2 b Scene (A 33)  
3 F Smart portrait (A 44)  
4 D Movie mode (A 53)  
5 A Auto mode (A 27)  
* The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected.  
When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the  
camera returns to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode.  
c (playback) Button  
During shooting mode, the camera enters the  
playback mode when c is pressed.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the  
camera on in playback mode.  
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Basic Operations  
The Multi Selector  
This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select  
menu options and to apply selection.  
Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, and by pressing k.  
For Shooting  
Display m (flash mode) menu (A 28)/select the item above.  
Display o(exposure  
compensation)  
guide (A 32).  
Display n  
(self-timer) menu  
Flash mode  
Apply selection.  
Display p (macro mode) menu (A 31)/select the item below.  
For Playback  
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Display the  
previous picture.  
Display the next  
picture.  
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4
For the Menu Screen  
Select the item  
above.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Apply selection (Go  
to the next screen).  
Select the item  
to the left/return  
to the previous  
screen.  
Select the item  
below.  
Color options  
Select the item to  
the right/go to the  
next screen (apply  
selection).  
Exit  
C Note on the Multi Selector  
In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right  
operating parts of the multi selector.  
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Basic Operations  
d Button  
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode.  
Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 9).  
Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu.  
To exit the menu display, press d again.  
Upper tab: Menus available for  
Shooting menu  
the current mode are  
Image mode  
displayed.  
White balance  
Continuous  
Lower tab: Display the setup  
Color options  
menu.  
Exit  
Displayed when the menu  
contains two or more pages.  
Set up  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Displayed when  
there are more  
previous menu  
items.  
Auto  
Off  
AF assist  
Sound settings  
Auto off  
Format card  
Language  
Displayed when  
there are one or  
more menu items  
to follow.  
Exit  
Exit  
While an item is selected, press  
k or the multi selector K to  
display that item’s options.  
Press k or the multi selector  
K to apply selection.  
Switching Between Tabs  
Set up  
Shooting menu  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Menus  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Color options  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Electronic VR  
Color options  
Exit  
Exit  
Exit  
Press the multi selector  
J to highlight the tab.  
Press the multi selector  
HI to select a tab and  
press k or K.  
The selected menu will  
be displayed.  
When using the following modes, you can display the tabs by pressing the multi  
selector J while the menu is displayed.  
Easy auto mode, scene mode, smart portrait mode and movie mode  
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Basic Operations  
Help Displays  
Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of  
the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option.  
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.  
Continuous  
Choose single frame, continuous mode,  
BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in  
series), or multi-shot 16.  
Exit  
Back  
About the Shutter-release Button  
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and  
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel  
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this  
position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button  
the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release  
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.  
Press the shutter-  
release button  
halfway to set focus  
and exposure.  
Press the shutter-  
release button the rest  
of the way down to  
take picture.  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
2
3
1
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First Steps  
Inserting the Batteries  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
3
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the  
batteries from falling out.  
1
2
2
Inserting the Batteries.  
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals  
are oriented correctly as described on the label at the  
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
1
2
Applicable Batteries  
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)  
Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries  
Two EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries  
Turning On and Off the Camera  
Press the power switch to turn on the camera. After the  
power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment, the  
monitor turns on. When the camera turns off, both the  
power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the  
camera on in playback mode (A 24).  
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Inserting the Batteries  
B Removing the Batteries  
Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card  
slot cover.  
B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries  
Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 112).  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”  
(A 112), before using the battery.  
Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.  
Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:  
Batteries with peeling  
Batteries with insulation that  
does not cover the area  
Batteries with a flat  
negative terminal  
around the negative terminal.  
B Notes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger  
This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, “The Battery” (A 112),  
before using the battery.  
B Battery Type  
By setting Battery type (A 103) in the setup menu (A 83) to match the type of batteries inserted  
in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.  
The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is  
used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A 103).  
C Alkaline Batteries  
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a  
reliable brand.  
C Alternative Power Sources  
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available  
separately) (A 108). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC  
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)  
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn off  
automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off  
function will turn the camera off automatically.  
While the monitor is off during standby mode (the power-on lamp flashes), it will turn on again  
when the power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or c button is pressed.  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the  
Auto off option (A 97) in the setup menu (A 83).  
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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
2
3
4
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on.  
Use the multi selector to choose  
the desired language and press  
k.  
For information on using the multi selector,  
see “The Multi Selector” (A 9).  
Choose Yes and press k.  
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.  
Date  
Set time and date?  
Yes  
No  
Cancel  
Press J or K to select your home time zone  
(city name) (A 89) and press k.  
London  
Casablanca  
Back  
D Daylight Saving Time  
To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect,  
press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving  
time to on.  
London  
Casablanca  
When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark  
appears on the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving  
time setting, press I.  
Back  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
5
6
7
8
Change the date and time.  
Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.  
Date  
D
M
Y
Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D ->  
M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y  
01  
01  
2011  
00  
00  
Press J to return to the previous item.  
Edit  
Choose the order in which the day, month  
and year are displayed and press k or K.  
The settings are applied.  
Date  
D
M
Y
15  
05  
2011  
15  
10  
Edit  
Press A to exit the screen.  
The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.  
Press this button  
in shooting mode  
for shooting-  
mode selection  
menu.  
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.  
The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take  
Easy auto mode  
pictures in Easy auto mode (A 18).  
Press the multi selector H or I before k, to switch to  
another shooting mode. See “Shooting in the Auto  
(A 53) for more information.  
D Changing the Date and Time, Date Imprint  
To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A 87) in the setup menu (A 83) and  
follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.  
To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the  
setup menu (A 87, 88).  
To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures, make sure the date and time are  
set, then set Date imprint (A 92) in the setup menu.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 17 MB) or on  
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 109).  
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the  
memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back,  
deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal  
memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.  
1
Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor  
are off and open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.  
3
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
1
2
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the  
batteries from falling out.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into  
place.  
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
B Inserting Memory Cards  
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could  
damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the  
memory card is correctly oriented.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Removing Memory Cards  
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off  
and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor  
are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the  
card. Remove the card (2), being careful not to bend  
it.  
1
2
B Formatting Memory Cards  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
If the message shown on the right is displayed, the memory card  
must be formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently  
deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure  
to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting  
the memory card.  
Yes  
No  
To format, use the multi selector to select Yes and press k. The  
confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.  
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to  
format them using this camera (A 98).  
B The Write Protect Switch  
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.  
Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card  
cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.  
Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.  
Write protect switch  
B Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards.  
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data  
is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure  
to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory  
card:  
- Insert or remove the card  
- Remove the batteries  
- Turn off the camera  
- Disconnect the AC adapter  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
Do not disassemble or modify.  
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.  
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.  
Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.  
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Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  
G
(Easy Auto) Mode  
In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate  
shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures  
using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 26).  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on. The lens will extend at this time.  
Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase. Proceed to  
step 4.  
2
3
Press A to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu.  
Press the multi selector HI to choose G  
and press k.  
Easy auto mode  
The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.  
4
Check the battery level and number of  
exposures remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
Battery level indicator  
Monitor  
Description  
NO INDICATOR  
The battery level is high.  
Batteries low.  
Prepare to replace batteries.  
B
4
N
Cannot take pictures. Replace  
with new batteries.  
Number of exposures  
remaining  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal  
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 73).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode  
Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode  
Shooting mode  
When using easy auto mode, U, e, f,  
g, h, i, or j is displayed to  
indicate the shooting mode selected by the  
camera for the current subject and framing.  
Motion detection indicator  
Reduce the blurring caused by  
subject or camera shake.  
4
Internal memory indicator  
Pictures will be recorded to internal memory  
(approximately 17 MB).  
Image mode  
Display image size and quality set in  
the image mode menu.  
When memory card is inserted, C is not  
displayed and pictures will be recorded to  
memory card.  
The default setting is k 4320 × 3240.  
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off  
after a few seconds (A 90).  
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power  
switch, the shutter-release button, or A to reactivate it (A 97).  
C Available Functions in Easy Auto Mode  
When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically detects the face and  
focuses on it (A 22, 26).  
The flash setting can be set to W (off) (A 28).  
The self-timer (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 32) are available.  
The macro mode button on the multi selector (A 9, 31) is disabled. Changes to macro mode  
when the camera selects close-up scene mode.  
Image mode (A 72) can be changed by pressing d.  
D Motion Detection  
See Motion detection (A 94) in the setup menu (A 83) for more information.  
D Electronic Vibration Reduction  
When the flash mode (A 28) is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) while Electronic VR (A 93) in the  
setup menu is set to Auto, the R icon may be displayed in the monitor. R indicates shooting  
conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be pronounced. In these situations, the camera  
reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before saving them.  
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Step 2 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, self-  
timer lamp and microphone.  
When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera  
so that the flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
When the camera determines the scene mode, the  
Shooting mode icon  
shooting mode icon will change (A 26).  
When the camera detects a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border.  
Up to 12 faces can be recognized. If more than one face is  
recognized, the face closest to the camera will be framed  
in the focus area by a double border, and the other faces  
will be framed by a single border.  
4
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, focus will be in the  
center of the monitor. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.  
B Easy Auto Mode  
The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions. In this case, select another  
shooting mode.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
Using the Zoom  
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.  
f Zoom out g Zoom in  
Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in on the  
subject.  
Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out.  
The zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the  
monitor when the zoom control is rotated.  
Optical zoom Digital zoom  
Digital Zoom  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating  
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can  
magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the magnification of the optical  
zoom.  
The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in  
the center of the screen.  
Maximum magnification  
of optical zoom.  
Digital zoom is in effect.  
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.  
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V.  
When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator  
turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.  
The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the  
zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode  
setting.  
When the image size is small.  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Press halfway (A 11) to focus. When the subject is in  
focus, the focus area will glow green.  
When a face is detected:  
When no faces are detected:  
1/125 F3. 1  
1/125 F3.1  
Shutter Aperture  
Speed  
Focus indicator  
When using the digital zoom, the camera  
focuses on the center of the frame, but  
the focus area is not displayed. When the  
subject is in focus, the focus indicator  
(A 6) will glow green.  
1/125 F6.7  
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.  
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red.  
Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
The picture will be recorded to the memory card or  
internal memory.  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
B During Recording  
While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not  
open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Removing the battery or the memory card while data is being saved may result in loss of data or in  
damage to the saved data, camera or card.  
B Autofocus Performance  
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject  
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject  
and the subject is in deep shadow)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a  
white wall, wearing a white shirt)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if  
necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock (A 27) to take the  
picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired  
subject.  
C Notes about Face Detection  
C The Did someone blink? Screen  
When d Blink warning is set to On, the Did someone blink? screen (A 100) is displayed after  
taking a picture if the camera detects a face with closed eyes.  
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 95) may light when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, and the flash (A 28) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way down.  
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures  
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)  
Press c (playback).  
A (shooting mode) button  
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame  
playback mode.  
c (playback)  
Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view  
additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H,  
I, J, or K to scan quickly through pictures.  
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution  
while being read from the memory card or internal  
memory.  
Multi selector  
Press A to switch to shooting mode.  
When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory  
will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not  
displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be  
displayed.  
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4
Internal memory  
indicator  
Deleting Pictures  
1
Press l to delete the picture currently  
displayed in the monitor.  
2
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press  
k.  
Erase 1 image?  
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.  
To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press  
k.  
Yes  
No  
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures  
C Playback Mode  
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.  
Option  
Use  
Description  
A
The picture can be enlarged up to about  
10×. Press k to return to full-frame  
playback.  
Playback zoom  
g (i)  
Rotate the zoom control to f to display  
4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.  
View thumbnails  
f (h)  
While viewing 16 picture thumbnails,  
rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
switch to calendar display.  
8
Switch to shooting  
mode  
A
Press A.  
C Power ON by Pressing c  
When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not  
extend.  
C Viewing Pictures  
Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.  
Pictures taken using face detection (A 22) will be automatically rotated when viewing them full-  
frame.  
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch, the  
shutter-release button, or c to reactivate it (A 97).  
C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode  
In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken.  
Erase 1 image?  
Yes  
No  
D Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion  
When Delete (A 82) is selected from the playback menu (A 79), multiple pictures can be  
deleted.  
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Easy auto mode  
Automatic Scene Selection  
The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the  
camera at a subject.  
U Auto mode (general use)  
e Portrait (A 34)  
f Landscape (A 34)  
h Night portrait (A 35)  
g Night landscape (A 37)  
i Close-up (A 38)  
j Backlight (A 39)  
Notes about Face Detection  
Depending on shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing  
the camera, faces may not be detected.  
The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:  
-
-
When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions  
When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When there are multiple people in the frame, the face on which the camera  
focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions, such as whether or not the  
subject is facing the camera.  
In some cases, included those noted in “Autofocus performance” (A 23),  
autofocus may not perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus  
despite the fact that the double border glows green. When the camera is  
unable to focus, use another mode, such as A (auto) mode, focus on another  
subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait  
subject, and use focus lock (A 27).  
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Auto Mode  
Shooting in the Auto Mode  
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can  
be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer  
(A 30). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to set the items in  
the shooting menu (A 70) according to shooting conditions.  
1
Press A to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu.  
The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to choose A  
and press k.  
The camera enters A (auto) mode.  
Set the flash (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode  
(A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) according  
to shooting conditions.  
Auto mode  
By pressing d, you can also set the items in the  
shooting menu (A 70) according to shooting conditions.  
3
Frame the subject and shoot.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of  
frame.  
4
D Focus Lock  
When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on  
an off-center subject.  
Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.  
4
1/125 F3.1  
1/125 F3.1  
Position the subject Press the Confirm that the Continue holding  
in the center of the shutter focus area is down the shutter-  
Press the  
shutter-  
frame.  
release  
button  
halfway.  
green.  
release button halfway release button  
and recompose the  
picture.  
the rest of the  
way down.  
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Using the Flash  
The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions.  
The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-22 ft.) at the maximum wide-  
angle zoom position and a range of approx. 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) at the  
maximum telephoto zoom position.  
Note that when using easy auto mode (A 18), only U Auto (default setting)  
and W Off are available. When U Auto is applied, the camera automatically  
selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.  
The following flash modes are available when shooting in auto mode (A 27)  
and certain scene modes (A 33).  
Auto  
U
V
W
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).  
Off  
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.  
Fill flash  
X
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suitable for taking portraits with the night landscape as the background. Flash  
illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at  
night or under dim light.  
Setting the Flash Mode  
1
Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector.  
The flash menu is displayed.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select a  
mode and press k.  
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the  
top of the monitor.  
D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the  
Photo info option (A 90).  
Flash mode  
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few  
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
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Using the Flash  
B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)  
Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of  
camera shake.  
The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused  
by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.  
B Note on Using the Flash  
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.  
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off).  
C The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
On:  
Flash will fire when picture is taken.  
Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try  
again.  
Off:  
Flash will not fire when picture is taken.  
If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off until the flash has finished charging.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The default setting of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode.  
G (easy auto): U Auto  
Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 33-40).  
F (smart portrait): U Auto  
A (auto): U Auto  
Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set  
When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the changed flash setting will be stored even if the  
camera is turned off.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).  
If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix  
processes the image before it is saved.  
Note the following when taking pictures:  
The time required to save images increases slightly.  
Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.  
In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto  
with red-eye reduction in above cases.  
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer  
When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release  
button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.  
1
Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector.  
The self-timer menu is displayed.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select ON  
and press k.  
The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few  
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
Self-timer  
1/125 F3.1  
1/125 F3.1  
3
4
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
10  
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds  
remaining until the shutter is released is  
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp  
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second  
before the picture is taken and remains lit until  
the shutter is released.  
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.  
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Macro Mode  
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that  
the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft.  
8 in.).  
When using G (easy auto) mode (A 18), the macro mode button cannot be  
used to activate macro mode.  
1
2
Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.  
The macro menu is displayed.  
Press the multi selector H or I to select ON  
and press k.  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few  
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
Macro mode  
3
Rotate the zoom control to move to the wide  
zoom position.  
Macro mode can be used to take a picture at the current  
zoom position when F or the zoom indicator glows  
green.  
The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom  
position, and as close as about 7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.  
C Autofocus  
When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the macro mode setting will be stored even if the  
camera is turned off.  
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Exposure Compensation  
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the  
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.  
1
Press o (exposure compensation) on the  
multi selector.  
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
desired setting and press k.  
To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure  
compensation to the “+” side.  
To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure  
compensation to the “-” side.  
Exposure compensation  
Exposure compensation can be set to values between  
-2.0 and +2.0 EV.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be  
cancelled.  
When set to any value other than 0.0, H and the value are displayed.  
3
Press the shutter-release button to shoot.  
To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1  
and set the value to 0.0, then press k.  
4
C Exposure Compensation Value  
When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A 27), the exposure compensation setting will be  
stored even if the camera is turned off.  
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Shooting Suited for the Scene  
Using the Scene Mode  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The  
following scene modes are available.  
b Portrait  
f Party/indoor  
g Beach/snow  
h Sunset  
j Night landscape m Fireworks show  
c Landscape  
d Sports  
k Close-up  
u Food  
n Copy  
o Backlight  
p Panorama assist  
e Night portrait  
i Dusk/dawn  
l Museum  
Setting the Scene Mode  
1
Press A in shooting mode to  
display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and use the multi  
selector H and I to select scene  
mode.  
Portrait  
The icon of the last scene mode used is  
displayed. b (Portrait) is the default setting.  
2
3
Press K, press H, I, J, or K to select a scene  
mode, then press k.  
The shooting mode screen for the selected scene is  
displayed.  
FeaturesA 34  
Beach/snow  
Frame the subject and shoot.  
4
D Image Mode  
When using scene mode, you can set the Image mode setting (A 72) by pressing d. If the  
image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting  
modes (except movie mode).  
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Using the Scene Mode  
Features  
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode  
(A 28), n = self-timer (A 30), p = macro mode (A 31), o = exposure  
compensation (A 32).  
b Portrait  
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject  
stands out clearly.  
If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face  
Detection” (A 22) for more information.  
If more than one face is recognized, the camera focuses on  
the face closest to the camera.  
If no faces are detected, focus will be on the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
m
V*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
c Landscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
d Sports  
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action  
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the  
frame. The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.  
While the shutter-release button is held down all the way,  
the camera shoots up to three images at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps)  
(when image mode is set to R 4320 × 3240).  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the  
current image mode setting and the memory card used.  
Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at the values determined  
with the first shot in each series.  
The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
e Night portrait  
O
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main  
subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.  
Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the  
mood of the background.  
If the camera detects a person’s face, the camera will focus  
on that person (face detection: A 22).  
If more than one face is recognized, the camera focuses on the face closest to the  
camera.  
If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
*1  
*2  
*2  
m
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
*1  
Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, and cannot be changed.  
Other settings can be selected.  
*2  
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
f Party/indoor  
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor  
background lighting.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the  
camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
1
2
2
m
V*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
*1  
The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.  
Other settings can be selected.  
*2  
g Beach/snow  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,  
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
m
U*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
h Sunset  
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
i Dusk/dawn  
O
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before  
sunrise or after sunset.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
j Night landscape  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night  
landscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
k Close-up  
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close  
range.  
Macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will move  
to a position that allows macro shooting.  
The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm  
(2 in.) at the widest zoom position, and as close as about  
7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an  
object not in the center of the frame (A 27).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
On  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at  
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).  
u Food  
Use this mode when taking pictures of food. See “Taking  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
On  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
l 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 center of frame.  
BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A 76).  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the  
camera steadily.  
The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
m Fireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst  
of light from fireworks.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) always glows  
green. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may  
not always be in focus.  
The AF-assist illuminator (A 95) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
n Copy  
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges.  
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
o Backlight  
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing  
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to  
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
m
m
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
p Panorama assist  
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama  
using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 42)  
for details.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
* Other settings can be selected.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
Taking Pictures for Food Mode  
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.  
1
2
3
Press A in shooting mode to display the  
shooting-mode selection menu and use the  
multi selector to select u Food (A 33).  
The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will  
automatically move to the closest possible shooting  
position.  
Food  
Press the multi selector H or I to adjust the  
color if necessary.  
You can adjust the hues to compensate for changes in  
the subject’s color caused by the surrounding lighting.  
Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase  
the amount of blue.  
4
Frame the picture.  
The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm (2  
in.) at the widest zoom position, and as close as about 7  
cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the  
frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object  
not in the center of the frame (A 27).  
4
4
Press the shutter-release button to  
shoot.  
Pressing the shutter-release button halfway  
locks the focus, and pressing the shutter-  
release button the rest of the way down takes  
the picture.  
1/125 F3.1  
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus  
area will blink. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button  
halfway again.  
B Notes when Using the Food Mode  
The flash is disabled. The macro mode (A 31) will be locked to ON.  
C Adjusting Hues When Using Food Mode  
Hue settings that are adjusted in food mode are saved in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and are used the next time food mode is selected.  
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Using the Scene Mode  
Taking Pictures for a Panorama  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best  
results.  
1
Press A in shooting mode to display the  
shooting-mode selection menu and use the  
multi selector to select p Panorama assist  
The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the  
Panorama assist  
direction in which pictures will be joined.  
2
Use the multi selector to choose the direction  
and press k.  
Select how pictures will be joined together in the  
completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down  
(L).  
4
The yellow panorama direction icon (II) is displayed to  
the direction pressed and the direction is fixed when k  
is pressed. The white fixed direction I is displayed.  
Apply flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure  
compensation (A 32) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the  
direction.  
3
4
Shoot the first picture.  
The first picture is superimposed in the first  
third of the monitor.  
4
Shoot the second picture.  
Frame the next picture so that one third of the  
frame overlaps the first picture, and press the  
shutter-release button.  
Repeat until you have taken the necessary  
number of pictures to complete the scene.  
End  
3
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Using the Scene Mode  
5
Press k when shooting is completed.  
The camera returns to step 2.  
End  
1
B Panorama Assist  
Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture.  
They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or  
Image mode setting (A 72) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.  
The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function  
(A 97) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled  
to a longer setting is recommended.  
D Note on R  
When using panorama assist mode, all pictures taken in a  
panorama series have the same white balance, exposure, and focus  
settings as the first picture taken.  
When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to indicate that  
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.  
Ennd  
3
D Panorama Maker 5  
Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.  
Transfer pictures to a computer (A 58) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 61) to join them in a single  
panorama.  
D More Information  
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Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)  
Using Smart Portrait Mode  
The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.  
1
Press A in shooting mode to  
display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and use the multi  
selector H and I to select F,  
then press k.  
Smart portrait  
2
Frame the picture.  
Point the camera at the subject.  
If the camera detects a person’s face, the face will be  
framed by a double yellow border in the focus area, and  
when the face comes into focus, the double border will  
instantly turn green and the focus will be locked.  
1/125 F3.1  
Up to three faces will be recognized. When the faces of  
multiple people are detected, the face nearest the center of the frame will be framed by  
a double border in the focus area and the other faces will be framed by a single border.  
3
4
The shutter is automatically released.  
If the camera detects the smiling face of the person framed by a double border, the  
shutter is automatically released.  
The self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks when the camera detects a human face. Just after the  
shutter is released, the self-timer lamp blinks rapidly.  
Each time the shutter is released, the camera again begins face detection and smile  
detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.  
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If the camera does not  
detect any faces, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Press A to exit smart portrait mode.  
Change to another shooting mode.  
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Using Smart Portrait Mode  
B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection Features  
If the camera is pointed at a person’s face while the camera is in smart portrait mode, the face is  
automatically detected, and the smile of the detected face can also be detected.  
In some shooting conditions, face recognition does not work and faces cannot be detected.  
See “Face Detection” (A 22) for more information about face detection.  
C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode  
When using smart portrait mode, auto off (A 97) will turn the camera off if no operations are  
performed in the following situations:  
The camera does not recognize any faces.  
The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smiling face.  
C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode  
Flash mode (A 28) can be changed.  
Self-timer (A 30) and macro mode (A 31) cannot be used.  
Exposure compensation (A 32) can be adjusted.  
When d is pressed to display the F (smart portrait) menu, Image mode (A 72) can be  
adjusted. If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to  
other shooting modes (except movie mode).  
Digital zoom is not available.  
D More Information  
See, “Autofocus” (A 23) for more information.  
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More on Playback  
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame  
1
9
playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “contact  
sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations  
can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Choose pictures  
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.  
9
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
change the number of frames  
displayed from 4 9 16, or to  
display the calendar. When the  
calendar is displayed, you can select  
images to view based on the day they  
were taken (A 47).  
Display the calendar/  
Change the number of  
frames displayed  
f (h)  
g (i)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to  
return to thumbnail display mode.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to  
change the number of frames  
displayed from 16 9 4. While 4  
frames are displayed, rotate the zoom  
control to g (i) again to return to full-  
frame display mode.  
Reduce the number of  
frames displayed  
g (i)  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
k
Press k.  
8
Switch to shooting  
mode  
A
Press A.  
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display  
Protect icon  
Print-order icon  
While pictures selected for Print set (A 68) and  
Protect (A 104) are chosen, the icons shown at  
right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed  
as film frames.  
1
9
Film frames  
46  
         
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Calendar Display  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures  
are displayed in 16-thumbnail (A 46) in playback  
mode to switch to calendar display.  
You can select images to view based on the day they  
were taken. Days containing pictures have a yellow line  
under them.  
6
The following operations are available in calendar display.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Choose date  
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.  
9
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
The first picture for that date will be  
displayed full-frame.  
k
Switch to thumbnail  
display  
g (i)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
B Calendar Display  
Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2011.  
The l and d buttons are not available during calendar display.  
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom  
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame  
playback mode (A 24) zooms the current image, with  
the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.  
The guide displayed in the right bottom in the  
monitor will show which part of the image is  
currently displayed.  
×
3.0  
The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
Images can be magnified by up to 10×.  
Zoom in  
g (i)  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).  
When the magnification ratio reaches  
1×, the display returns to full-frame  
playback mode.  
Zoom out  
f (h)  
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K  
to scroll to areas of the picture not  
visible in the monitor.  
View other areas of  
picture  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
k
d
A
Press k.  
Press d to crop current picture to  
contain only the portion visible in the 52  
monitor.  
Crop picture  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press A.  
8
Pictures Taken Using Face Detection  
When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) during full-  
frame playback mode, pictures taken using face  
detection (A 22) are magnified using the face that  
was focused on at the time of shooting as the  
centralized point.  
×
2.0  
If several faces are recognized, the picture will be  
enlarged using the face which was focused on  
during shooting time as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector  
H, I, J or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.  
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) further can change the  
magnification ratio and the pictures will be zoomed in as usual.  
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Editing Pictures  
The editing features described below are available. Use the camera to edit pictures  
in-camera and store them as separate files (A 110).  
Editing function  
Description  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and  
contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.  
D-Lighting (A 50)  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as  
e-mail attachments.  
Small picture (A 51)  
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy  
containing only the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop (A 52)  
B Notes on In-camera Editing  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 72) of P 3968×2232 cannot be edited.  
Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L24 can be edited with this camera.  
When using a different model of digital camera, pictures edited with this camera may not be  
displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card.  
C Restrictions on Picture Editing  
The following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created by editing.  
Copies Created By:  
D-Lighting  
Can Be Edited By:  
Small picture and crop can be used.  
Small picture  
Crop  
Additional editing is not possible.  
Copies created by the editing functions cannot be edited again using the same edit function.  
To use D-Lighting together with small picture or crop, use the D-Lighting first.  
D Original Pictures and Edited Copies  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The  
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.  
Print set (A 68) and Protect (A 104) settings configured for original pictures are not reflected in  
their edited copies.  
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Editing Pictures  
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting  
Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast,  
brightening dark portions of the picture. Enhanced copies are saved as separate  
files.  
1
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
(A 24) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode  
and press d.  
The playback menu will be shown.  
2
Use the multi selector to choose  
I D-Lighting and press k.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
Slide show  
Delete  
Small picture  
Exit  
3
Choose OK and press k.  
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is  
created.  
D-Lighting  
To cancel, select Cancel and press k.  
OK  
Cancel  
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon  
displayed during playback.  
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D More Information  
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Editing Pictures  
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture  
Create a small copy of the current picture. Suitable for uploading to web sites or  
sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240,  
and n 160×120.  
Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16.  
1
2
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
(A 24) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode  
and press d.  
The playback menu will be shown.  
Use the multi selector to choose g Small  
picture and press k.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Small picture  
Exit  
3
4
Choose the desired copy size and press k.  
Small picture  
640×480  
320×240  
160×120  
Exit  
Choose Yes and press k.  
A new, smaller copy is created.  
Creattee ssmmaalll picture file?  
To cancel, select No and press k.  
The copy is displayed with a gray frame.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Editing Pictures  
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop  
This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with  
playback zoom (A 48) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files.  
1
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom  
in on the image.  
To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom  
in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides  
of the monitor disappear.  
The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation.  
If you want to crop the portrait image in the captured position,  
use Rotate Image (A 105) to change the position of the  
portrait image to landscape before cropping it, and then return  
the image to the captured position.  
2
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the  
zoom ratio.  
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the  
picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible  
in the monitor.  
×
4.0  
3
4
Press d.  
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press  
k.  
A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the  
Saavvee tthhis image as  
displayed?  
monitor, is created.  
To cancel, select No and press k.  
Yes  
No  
C About the Size of the Original Image  
The smaller the cropped area of the image, the smaller of the cropped image size (number of pixels).  
When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is  
displayed with a gray border on the playback screen, and the small picture icon l or m is displayed  
on the left of the playback screen.  
D More Information  
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Movies  
Recording Movies  
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting  
mode and follow the steps below.  
1
Press A in shooting mode to display  
the shooting-mode selection menu  
and use the multi selector H and I  
to select D, then press k.  
Movie  
The maximum length of the movie that can  
be recorded is displayed in the monitor  
(A 54). Regardless of the remaining  
memory on the memory card, the maximum size of a single movie is 2 GB, and the  
maximum length of a single movie is 29 minutes.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all the  
way down to start recording.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor  
shows the amount of recording time remaining.  
To end recording, press the shutter-release  
button all the way down a second time.  
4s  
If recording time runs out, recording stops automatically.  
B Recording Movies  
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the focus remains  
locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus is locked while recording.  
Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Digital zoom cannot be used just  
before recording a movie, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are recorded.  
Smear (A 114) visible in the monitor when shooting movies is visible in the saved movie file.  
Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended  
to avoid smear effects.  
When recording or playing back movies, colored stripes (interference patterns or moire) may appear  
on subjects that have a regular, repeating grid, such as pattern of weave in cloths or windows in a  
building, depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio. This phenomenon occurs when the  
subject’s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid, and it does not indicate a malfunction.  
B While the Camera is Saving Movies  
When movie recording stops, the shooting screen is displayed after the movie has been completely  
saved. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover.  
Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the  
movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card.  
C Options Available When Shooting Movies  
Macro mode (A 31) can be used. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording  
begins. Settings cannot be changed while recording a movie. Flash, self-timer, and exposure  
compensation cannot be used.  
Press d to display the D (movie) menu and set Movie options (A 54).  
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The Movie Menu  
Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu.  
Displaying the Movie Menu  
Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set  
the shooting menu to D (movie) mode (A 53).  
Press d to display the movie menu.  
Movie options  
TV movie 640  
Small size 320  
10s  
Exit  
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).  
To exit the menu, press d.  
D Selecting Movie Options  
The movie menu offers the options shown below.  
Option  
Resolution and Frame Rate  
Resolution: 640×480  
I TV movie 640  
(default setting)  
Frame rate: About 30 frames per second  
Resolution: 320×240  
Frame rate: About 30 frames per second  
S Small size 320  
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
Internal memory  
(Approx. 17 MB)  
Option  
Memory card (4 GB)*  
45 min  
3 h  
I TV movie 640  
(default setting)  
9 s  
38 s  
S Small size 320  
All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card.  
* Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card, the maximum size of a single movie is  
2 GB, and the maximum length of a single movie is 29 minutes. The maximum recording time that  
is displayed is the maximum recording time for one movie.  
D More Information  
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Movie Playback  
In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are  
recognized by the Movie options icon (A 54). To play  
a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and  
press k.  
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10s  
Use the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume.  
Pausing  
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.  
Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control,  
then press k to perform the selected operation. The  
following operations are available.  
4s  
During  
playback  
Volume  
indicator  
To  
Rewind  
Press  
Description  
Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.  
K
Advance  
Pause  
End  
L
O
Q
Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.  
Pause playback. The following operations can be performed  
while playback is paused.  
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k  
is pressed.  
M
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while  
k is pressed.  
N
P
Resume playback  
End playback and return to full-frame playback.  
Deleting Movie Files  
Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode  
(A 24), or when selected in thumbnail (A 46)  
playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed.  
Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or  
choose No and press k to return to the normal  
playback display without deleting the movie.  
Erase 1 image?  
Yes  
No  
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers  
Connecting to a TV  
Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio video cable (AV cable)  
(A 108) to play back pictures on a television.  
1
2
Turn off the camera.  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-  
in jack.  
Yellow  
White  
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.  
See the documentation provided with your television for details.  
Hold down c to turn on the camera.  
The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures  
taken will be displayed on the television.  
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will  
remain off.  
B Connecting an AV Cable  
When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use  
force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull  
the connector at an angle.  
B Video Mode  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The  
video mode setting is an option set in the Set up menu (A 83) > Video mode (A 99).  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy  
(transfer) images to the computer.  
Before Connecting the Camera  
Install the Software  
Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer.  
ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that  
were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed  
and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.  
Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single  
panorama image.  
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate,  
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service  
Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer images, use fully charged batteries to  
prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available  
separately) (A 108). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer  
1
2
3
Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.  
Be sure that the camera is off.  
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.  
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an  
angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will  
remain off.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
5
Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed  
on the computer.  
Windows 7  
When the Devices and Printers K L24 screen is displayed, click Change program  
under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in  
the Change program dialog and click OK.  
Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L24 screen.  
Windows Vista  
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2.  
Windows XP  
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File,  
and click OK.  
Mac OS X  
Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the  
computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon  
Transfer 2 was first installed.  
If charge for the batteries inserted into the camera is low, the computer may not  
recognize the camera. If the camera is not recognized, images will not be transferred.  
If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for  
Nikon Transfer 2 to start.  
6
Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options  
Source panel and click Start Transfer.  
Source device  
Start Transfer button  
Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default  
setting of ViewNX 2).  
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Connecting to a Computer  
ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX  
2). Transferred images can be viewed.  
For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information  
Disconnecting the Camera  
Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during  
transfer.  
When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-  
available Card Reader  
When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card  
reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2.  
Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading  
device.  
To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the  
procedure from step 5 (A 59).  
To transfer images saved in the camera’s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a  
memory card using the camera (A 106).  
D Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually  
Windows  
Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2.  
Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.  
Mac OS X  
Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and  
then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start  
ViewNX 2.  
Click Transfer in the ViewNX 2 screen to start Nikon Transfer 2.  
D Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information  
For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select  
ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.  
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5  
Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (A 40) to create a single  
panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.  
Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.  
After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.  
Windows  
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.  
Mac OS X  
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.  
For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help  
information contained in Panorama Maker 5.  
D Image File Names and Folder Names  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 126) printers can connect the camera directly  
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.  
Take pictures  
Select pictures for printing  
using Print set option  
Connect to printer (A 63)  
Print pictures one at a  
Print multiple pictures (A 65)  
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable  
B Note on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available  
separately) (A 108). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
D Printing Pictures  
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing  
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing  
pictures:  
Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot  
Take a memory card to a digital photo lab  
For printing using these methods, you can specify the pictures and the number of prints each using  
Print set in the playback menu (A 68).  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Connecting the Camera and Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup  
screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, then the  
Print selection screen (2) is displayed.  
1
2
Print selection  
1 5 / 0 5  
2 0 1 1  
NO. 12  
[
12]  
B Connecting the Audio Video/USB Cable  
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force  
when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an  
angle.  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Printing Pictures One at a Time  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 63), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
3
4
5
Use the multi selector to choose the desired  
picture and press k.  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12  
thumbnails, and to g (i) to switch back to full-frame  
playback.  
Print selection  
1 5 / 0 5  
2 0 1 1  
NO. 12  
[
12]  
Choose Copies and press k.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and  
press k.  
Copies  
4
Exit  
Choose Paper size and press k.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Choose the desired Paper size and press k.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
A4  
100×150 mm  
4×6 in.  
Exit  
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Connecting to a Printer  
6
7
Choose Start print and press k.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Printing starts.  
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
0 0 2  
/
0 0 4  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.  
Cancel  
Current print/ total  
number of prints  
Printing Multiple Pictures  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 63), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
When the print selection screen is displayed,  
press d.  
The Print menu is displayed.  
Use the multi selector to choose Paper size  
and press k.  
Press d to exit the print menu.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Exit  
3
Choose the desired Paper size and press k.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
A4  
100×150 mm  
4×6 in.  
Exit  
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Connecting to a Printer  
4
Choose Print selection, Print all images or  
DPOF printing and press k.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Exit  
Print selection  
Select the images (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each image.  
Print selection  
10  
Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures,  
and press H or I to set the number of copies  
for each.  
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized  
by the check mark y and the numeral  
indicating the number of copies to be printed.  
Pictures for which no copies have been specified  
will not be printed.  
Back  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to  
full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to  
f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.  
Press k when setting is complete.  
When the menu shown on the right is displayed,  
select Start print and press k to start printing.  
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the  
print menu.  
Print selection  
0 1 0 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
Exit  
Print all images  
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed  
one at a time.  
When the menu shown on the right is displayed,  
Print all images  
select Start print and press k to start printing.  
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the  
0 1 2 prints  
print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
Exit  
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Connecting to a Printer  
DPOF printing  
Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 68).  
When the menu shown on the right is  
displayed, select Start print and press k to  
start printing. Choose Cancel and press k to  
return to the print menu.  
DPOF printing  
prints  
0 1 0  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
Exit  
To view the current print order, choose View  
images and press k. To print pictures, press  
k again.  
View images  
1 0  
Back  
5
Printing starts.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
0 0 2  
/
0 1 0  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.  
Cancel  
Current print/ total  
number of prints  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current  
printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes  
supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings,  
choose Default in the paper size menu.  
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
Before printing images saved on a memory card using one of the methods listed  
below, you can create a digital “print order” that specifies which images should be  
printed and how many copies of each image should be printed, and save this  
information on the memory card.  
Printing with a DPOF-compatible (  
Printing using a digital photo lab that supports DPOF.  
126) printer that features a memory card slot.  
Printing by connecting the camera (A 62) to a PictBridge-compatible  
(A 126) printer (If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can  
create the print order for images saved in the internal memory and print images  
according to the print order.)  
1
Press d in playback mode.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
2
Use the multi selector to choose Print set and  
press k.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Small picture  
Exit  
3
4
Choose Select images and press k.  
Print set  
Select images  
Delete print set  
Exit  
Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the  
number of copies (up to nine) for each.  
Print selection  
Press the multi selector  
J
or  
K
to choose the desired  
pictures. Press or  
H
I
to set the number of copies for each.  
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the  
check mark and the numeral indicating the number of  
copies to be printed. Pictures for which no copies have  
been specified will not be printed.  
Back  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom  
control to f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.  
Press k when setting is complete.  
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
5
Choose whether or not to also print shooting  
date and photo information.  
Print set  
Done  
Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on  
all pictures in the print order.  
Date  
Info  
Choose Info and press k to print photo information  
(shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print  
order.  
Exit  
Choose Done and press k to complete the print order  
and exit.  
Pictures selected for printing are indicated by the w  
icon displayed during playback.  
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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information  
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo  
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible printer (A 126) which supports  
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.  
Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the  
supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 66).  
Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.  
The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when  
Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with  
the picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this  
option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting  
are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.  
C Deleting All Print Orders  
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Choose Delete print set in step 3 of the print set procedure and  
press k to delete print orders for all pictures.  
D Date Imprint  
The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting by using Date  
imprint (A 92) in the setup menu. This information can be printed even from printers that do not  
support printing of date and time (A 69). Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be  
printed, even if Print set is enabled with date selected in the print set screen.  
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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus  
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 27), the shooting menu contains the  
following options.  
A
Image mode  
Choose image size and quality. Also available when using other shooting modes  
(except movie mode).  
B
C
F
White balance  
Match white balance to the light source.  
Continuous  
Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).  
Color options  
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.  
B Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time  
Some functions may not be set at the same time (A 78).  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
Displaying the Shooting Menu  
Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set  
the shooting menu to A (auto) mode (A 27).  
Press d to display the shooting menu.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Color options  
Exit  
4
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).  
To exit the shooting menu, press d.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
A Image mode  
Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M A image mode  
Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the  
files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size  
and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to  
how you plan to use the picture.  
Setting  
Size (pixels)  
Description  
Highest quality; suitable for enlargements  
or high-quality prints. The compression  
ratio is approximately 1:4.  
Q
R
4320×3240P  
4320×3240  
4320×3240  
(default setting)  
4320×3240  
Best choice in most situations. The  
R
L
3264×2448  
2592×1944  
3264×2448  
2592×1944  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Smaller size allows more pictures to be  
saved. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
M
N
2048×1536  
1024×768  
2048×1536  
1024×768  
Suited to display on a computer monitor.  
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Suited to full-screen display on a 4:3  
television, or distribution by e-mail or the  
web. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
O
P
640×480  
640×480  
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be  
taken. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
3968×2232  
3968×2232  
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and  
playback modes (A 6, 7).  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
C Image mode  
If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other  
shooting modes (except movie mode).  
This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. “Camera Settings that Cannot  
C Number of Exposures Remaining  
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory  
and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ  
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number  
may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the  
same.  
*1  
Internal memory  
(Approx. 17 MB)  
Memory card  
(4 GB)  
Print size (printed at  
300 dpi; cm/in.)  
Image mode  
*2  
Q
R
4320×3240P  
2
430  
36 × 27/14 × 10.5  
36 × 27/14 × 10.5  
4320×3240  
(default setting)  
4
860  
R
L
M
N
O
P
3264×2448  
2592×1944  
2048×1536  
1024×768  
640×480  
7
11  
17  
51  
82  
6
1520  
2410  
28 × 21/11 × 8  
22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5  
17 × 13/7 × 5  
3860  
11000  
17700  
1370  
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5  
5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
3968×2232  
34 × 19/13 × 7.5  
*1  
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining  
display shows 9999.  
When the printer resolution is set to 300 dpi.  
*2  
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and  
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher  
resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will  
print larger than the size indicated.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
B White Balance  
Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M B White Balance  
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.  
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with  
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct  
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is  
known as “white balance.”  
Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you  
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve  
more accurate results.  
a
Auto (default setting)  
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in  
most situations.  
b
Preset manual  
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual  
lighting conditions. Please refer to “Preset Manual” for more information(A 75).  
c
d
e
f
g
Daylight  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Incandescent  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.  
Cloudy  
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.  
Flash  
Use with the flash mode.  
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings  
other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor (A 6).  
B White Balance  
This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. “Camera Settings that Cannot  
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).  
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Preset Manual  
Preset manual 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
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Display the shooting menu (A 71), use the  
multi selector to set White balance to  
b Preset manual, then press k.  
White balance  
Auto  
Preset manual  
Daylight  
Incanddescennt  
The camera zooms in.  
Fluoresscent  
Cloudy  
Exit  
3
4
Choose Measure.  
To apply the most recently measured value for preset  
manual, choose Cancel and press k.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Exit  
Frame the reference object.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Exit  
Reference object frame  
5
Press k.  
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set (no picture is recorded).  
B Note on Preset Manual  
The camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the  
flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
C Continuous  
Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M C Continuous  
Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).  
Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure  
and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.  
U
V
Single (default setting)  
One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.  
Continuous  
While the shutter-release button is held down all the way, the camera shoots up to  
three images at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is set  
to R 4320 × 3240).  
D
W
BSS (Best Shot Selector)  
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  
blurred pictures.  
When BSS is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release button  
is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.  
Multi-shot 16  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way  
down, 16 pictures are shot at about 30 frames per second  
(fps) and the camera arranges them in a single picture.  
Images are captured with the image mode fixed at  
L (image size is 2560×1920).  
Digital zoom cannot be applied.  
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 Single is selected.  
B Note on Continuous Shooting  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image  
mode setting, the memory card used, and shooting conditions.  
This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. “Camera Settings that Cannot  
B Note on BSS  
BSS is best suited to situations where the subject is not moving. BSS may not produce the desired  
results if the subject moves or if the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is  
pressed all the way down.  
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B Note on Multi-shot 16  
Smear (A 114) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 is visible in the saved  
image. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is  
recommended to avoid smear effects.  
F Color Options  
Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M F Color Options  
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.  
n
o
p
q
r
Standard color (default setting)  
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.  
Vivid color  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.  
Black-and-white  
Record pictures in black-and-white.  
Sepia  
Record pictures in sepia tones.  
Cyanotype  
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.  
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 Standard color is selected. The  
effects of the current setting can be previewed in the monitor.  
B Notes on Color Options  
This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. “Camera Settings that Cannot  
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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time  
Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.  
Restricted Functions  
Flash mode  
Setting  
Description  
If set to Continuous, BSS, or Multi-  
shot 16, the flash cannot be used.  
Continuous (A 76)  
When using Multi-shot 16, the digital  
Digital zoom  
Image mode  
Continuous  
Continuous (A 76)  
Continuous (A 76)  
Self-timer (A 30)  
zoom cannot be used.  
When using Multi-shot 16, Image  
mode is fixed at L (image size is  
2560×1920).  
When using the self-timer, the setting is  
fixed at Single.  
When using Black-and-white, Sepia,  
or Cyanotype, the White balance  
setting is fixed at Auto.  
White balance  
Motion detection  
Color options (A 77)  
Continuous (A 76)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected,  
Motion detection is not enabled.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
The following functions are available in playback mode.  
I
a
b
D-Lighting  
Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.  
Print set  
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.  
Slide show  
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic  
slide show.  
c
Delete  
Delete pictures. Multiple pictures can be deleted with one operation.  
Small picture  
g
Create a small copy of the current picture.  
Displaying the Playback Menu  
Press c to enter playback mode (A 24).  
Display the playback menu by pressing d.  
Playback menu  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Small picture  
Exit  
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).  
To exit the playback menu, press d.  
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Selecting Multiple Pictures  
The screen shown at right will be displayed in the  
menus (shown below) when choosing pictures.  
Erase selected images  
Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 68)  
Delete: Erase selected images  
(A 82)  
Back  
Setup menu:  
Welcome screen: Select an image  
(A 86)  
Protect (A 104)  
Rotate image (A 105)  
Copy: Selected images (A 106)  
Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.  
1
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the  
desired picture.  
Erase selected images  
Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and  
Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame  
playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch  
back to thumbnail display.  
Back  
2
3
Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the  
Erase selected images  
number of copies).  
When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in  
the top left corner of the current picture. Repeat steps 1  
and 2 to select additional pictures.  
Back  
To fix the selection of pictures, press k.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
b Slide Show  
Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M b Slide show  
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic  
slide show.  
1
Use the multi selector to choose Start and  
press k.  
Slide show  
Pause  
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and  
press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will  
be added to the loop option when enabled.  
Start  
Loop  
Exit  
2
The slide show begins.  
While the slide show is in progress, the following  
operations can be performed:  
During playback, press the multi selector K to display  
the next image and J to display the previous image  
(press and hold K or J to fast-forward or rewind,  
respectively).  
Press k to pause the slide show.  
3
Choose End or Restart.  
When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and  
press k to return to the playback menu, or choose  
Restart to play the slide show again.  
Pause  
Restart  
End  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies (A 55) included in slide shows is displayed.  
Even if Loop is selected, the monitor can continuously display the Slide Show for up to 30 minutes  
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c Delete  
Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M c Delete  
Delete selected pictures or all pictures.  
Erase selected images  
Delete selected pictures. Selecting Multiple Pictures“ (A 80)  
Erase all images  
Delete all pictures.  
B Notes on Deletion  
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before  
deletion.  
Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted (A 104).  
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The setup menu contains the following settings.  
a
c
d
e
Menus  
Select the method for displaying menus.  
Welcome screen  
Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.  
Date  
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.  
Monitor settings  
Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, whether or not  
pictures are shown on the display for review after taking them, and set the  
monitor brightness.  
f
w
U
Date imprint  
Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures.  
Electronic VR  
Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures.  
Motion detection  
Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to  
reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures.  
h
i
AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.  
Sound settings  
Adjust sound settings.  
k
Auto off  
Set time before camera enters standby mode to conserve power.  
Format memory/Format card  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
Language  
l/m  
n
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.  
Video mode  
o
d
Adjust settings for connection to a television.  
Blink warning  
Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting  
pictures using face detection.  
p
Reset all  
Restore camera settings to their default values.  
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s
Battery type  
Select the type of batteries used.  
Protect  
d
f
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
Rotate image  
Change the orientation of a picture.  
Copy  
h
r
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.  
Firmware version  
Display camera firmware version.  
Displaying the Setup Menu  
Display the menu screen and select z (Setup).  
1
Press d to display the menu screen.  
When using easy auto mode, scene mode, smart portrait  
mode, or movie mode, press J on the multi selector  
(A 9) to display the tab.  
Easy auto mode  
Image mode  
Exit  
2
3
Press the multi selector J to enter the menu.  
You can now select a tab.  
Easy auto mode  
Image mode  
Exit  
Press H or I to select the z tab.  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Electronic VR  
Exit  
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4
Press K or k.  
You can now select an item from the setup menu.  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Electronic VR  
To exit the setup menu, press the d or press J and  
select another tab.  
Exit  
a Menus  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M a Menus  
Select the method for displaying menus.  
Text (default setting)  
Menus are displayed in list format.  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Electronic VR  
Exit  
Icons  
All menu items can be displayed in a single page.  
Menu names  
Menus  
Exit  
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c Welcome Screen  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M c Welcome screen  
Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.  
None (default setting)  
The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting  
mode or playback mode screen is displayed.  
COOLPIX  
The welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on, then the shooting  
mode or playback mode screen is displayed.  
Select an image  
An image captured with this camera is used as the welcome screen.  
When the image selection screen is displayed (A 80), select the desired image and  
press k to register the image as the welcome screen.  
As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the  
welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted.  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 72) of P 3968×2232, as well as  
pictures that are 320×240 or smaller after being edited using small picture  
(A 51) or crop (A 52), cannot be used.  
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d Date  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M d Date  
Set the camera clock.  
Date  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Use the multi selector to set the date and time.  
Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day,  
month, and year are displayed): Press J or K.  
Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I.  
Finish setting: After selecting the order in which the day, month, and year are  
displayed, press k (A 14).  
Time zone  
Set the home (w) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When the destination  
(x) time zone is selected, the time difference (A 89) is automatically calculated  
and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.  
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone  
and press k.  
Date  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1  
1 5 : 3 0  
The Time zone menu is displayed.  
Date  
Time zone  
Exit  
2
Choose x Travel destination and press k.  
The date and time displayed on the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
Time zone  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1  
London, Casablanca  
1 5 : 3 0  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Exit  
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3
Press K.  
Time zone  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0  
London, Casablanca  
The new city time zone menu is displayed.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Exit  
4
Press J or K to select the travel destination  
region (time zone).  
When using the camera in an area where daylight saving  
time is in effect, press H to adjust the camera’s time for  
daylight saving time. W will be displayed in the top of the  
monitor and the time will advance one hour. To turn off  
the daylight saving time setting, press I.  
1 1 : 3 0  
- 0 4 : 0 0  
EDT:  
New York  
Toronto  
Lima  
Back  
Press k to enter the travel destination.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the  
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.  
B The Clock Battery  
The camera’s clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that powers  
the camera. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is  
connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.  
C w (Home Time Zone)  
To switch to the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and press k.  
To change the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the home  
time zone.  
C
Daylight Saving Time  
When the summer saving time begins or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off using  
the home time zone display in Step 4.  
D Imprinting the Date on Pictures  
After setting the date and time, set the Date imprint setting in the setup menu (A 92). Once Date  
imprint is set, the shooting date and time can be imprinted on the image data when taking  
pictures.  
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D Time Zones  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time zones not listed below, set the camera’s clock manually to local time using Date in the  
setup menu.  
UTC  
+/-  
UTC  
+/-  
Time zone  
Time zone  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
-11 Midway, Samoa  
-10 Hawaii, Tahiti  
+1  
+2  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Kuwait,  
Manama  
-9  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,  
Vancouver  
-8  
-7  
-6  
-5  
+4  
+5  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz  
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico  
City  
+5.5 New Delhi  
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima  
+6  
+7  
+8  
+9  
Colombo, Dhaka  
-4.5 Caracas  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
-4  
-3  
-2  
-1  
Manaus  
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+10 Sydney, Guam  
+11 New Caledonia  
+12 Auckland, Fiji  
0
London, Casablanca  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
e Monitor Settings  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M e Monitor settings  
The following settings are available.  
Photo info  
Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode.  
Image review  
On (default setting): Pictures are automatically displayed briefly immediately  
after shooting.  
Off: Pictures are not displayed after shooting.  
Brightness  
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.  
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Photo Info  
Select whether or not photo info is displayed.  
See “The Monitor” (A 6, 7) for information on indicators in the monitor.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
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Show info  
Auto info  
4
4
4
The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are  
performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide  
(default setting) info. The information is displayed again when an operation is  
performed.  
Hide info  
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4
4
In the following shooting modes,  
a framing grid appears to help  
frame pictures, in addition to the  
information displayed in Auto  
info.  
The current settings or operation  
guide is displayed, as in Auto info  
above.  
Framing grid  
G Easy auto mode  
A Auto mode  
In other shooting modes, the  
same information as in Auto info  
is displayed.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
f Date Imprint  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M f Date imprint  
Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures. Date  
can be printed from printers that do not support the  
date imprinting (A 69).  
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Off (default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.  
Date  
The date is imprinted in the bottom right corner of pictures.  
Date and time  
The date and time is imprinted in the bottom right corner of pictures.  
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A 6).  
B Date Imprint  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.  
Date imprint is disabled in the following situations.  
- When using the Panorama assist scene mode  
- When using movie mode  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A 72) of O 640×480 may be difficult to read.  
Choose N 1024×768 or larger when using date imprint.  
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date item (A 14, 87).  
C Date Imprint and Print Set  
When pictures are printed from DPOF-compatible printers that can print date and photo  
information, you can use Print Set (A 68) and print the shooting date and photo information on  
the pictures. In such a case, it is unnecessary to imprint date and time on pictures beforehand using  
Date Imprint.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
w Electronic VR  
Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 83) M w Electronic VR  
Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still  
pictures.  
Auto  
When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures, electronic VR  
is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced.  
The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode.  
The shutter speed is slow.  
The Continuous setting is set to Single.  
When the subject is dark.  
Off (default setting)  
Electronic VR is disabled.  
When Auto is selected, R appears on the monitor (A 6), and electronic VR is  
applied depending on shooting conditions.  
B Notes on Electronic Vibration Reduction  
Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode. Note that  
Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (A 35, 36).  
If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time, Electronic VR will not function.  
Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes.  
- Sports (A 35)  
- Night portrait (A 35)  
- Dusk/dawn (A 37)  
- Night landscape (A 37)  
- Museum (A 38)  
- Fireworks show (A 39)  
- Backlight (A 39)  
The effectiveness of Electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases.  
Pictures taken using motion detection may be somewhat grainy.  
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U Motion Detection  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M U Motion detection  
Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to  
reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures.  
Auto (default setting)  
In order to reduce the effects of camera shake or subject movement, ISO  
sensitivity and shutter speed are increased when the camera detects camera  
shake or subject movement.  
However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.  
When flash mode is set to m (fill flash)  
When Multi-shot 16 (A 76) is selected  
When scene mode is set to Night portrait (A 35), Dusk/dawn (A 37),  
Fireworks show (A 39) or Backlight (A 39)  
Off  
Motion detection is not enabled.  
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in  
shooting mode (A 19). When the camera detects shaking and increases shutter  
speed, the motion detection indicator turns green. No icon is displayed when Off  
is selected.  
B Notes on Motion Detection  
Blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement may not be eliminated in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if camera shake or subject movement is excessive, or if there is  
insufficient lighting.  
The pictures taken may become somewhat grainy.  
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h AF Assist  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M h AF assist  
Change settings for AF-assist illumination.  
Auto (default setting)  
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is  
poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum  
wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum telescopic position.  
However, the AF-assist illumination will not turn on in some scene modes even if  
Auto is selected (A 34-39).  
Off  
Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
i Sound Settings  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M i Sound settings  
Adjust the following sound settings.  
Button sound  
Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep  
will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when the  
focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and welcome  
sound is played when the camera is turned on.  
Shutter sound  
Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.  
Even when set to On, the shutter sound is not heard in the following situations.  
When using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16  
When using Sports or Museum  
When shooting movies  
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k Auto Off  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M k Auto off  
When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the  
camera will enter the standby mode (A 13) to save power.  
When the camera enters standby mode, the power-on lamp flashes. If no  
operations are performed within three minutes, the camera turns off.  
Use this option to set the amount of time that passes before the camera enters  
standby mode.  
Auto off  
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no  
operations are performed from 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, and 30 min.  
Sleep Mode  
If On (default setting) is selected, the camera will enter standby mode when there  
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.  
B Notes on Auto Off  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following cases:  
While menus are displayed: 3 minutes  
While slide show is in progress: Up to 30 minutes  
C Canceling Standby Mode  
Cancel standby mode and reactivate the monitor by pressing any of the following buttons.  
Power switch  
Shutter-release button  
A button  
c button  
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l Format Memory/m Format Card  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M l Format memory/m Format card  
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.  
Formatting Internal Memory  
Format memory  
All images will  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory  
card from the camera.  
be deleted! OK?  
The Format memory option appears in the setup  
menu.  
Format  
No  
Exit  
Formatting a Memory Card  
When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
Format card option appears in the setup menu.  
Format card  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Format  
No  
Exit  
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer  
important pictures to a computer before formatting.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during  
formatting.  
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to  
format them using this camera.  
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n Language  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M n Language  
Select the language used for camera monitor display.  
Czech  
Polish  
Danish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Greek  
Finnish  
Swedish  
Turkish  
French  
Arabic  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Thai  
o Video Mode  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M o Video mode  
Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
d Blink Warning  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M d Blink warning  
Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection  
(A 22) in the following shooting modes.  
G (easy auto) mode  
Portrait (A 34) and Night portrait (A 35) scene modes  
On  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes  
shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink?  
screen will appear on the monitor. The face of the human subject that may have  
closed his/her eyes is framed by a yellow border. In such a case, you can check the  
shot picture and determine if you take the picture again. “Operating the Did  
Off (default setting)  
Blink warning doesn’t take effect.  
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen  
The following operations are available while the Did  
someone blink? screen is displayed.  
Did someone blink?  
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the  
screen automatically returns to the shooting mode  
screen.  
Exit  
To  
Use  
g (i)  
Description  
Enlarge and display the face  
of the person who blinked  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
Switch to full-frame playback  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).  
If the camera detects more than one  
human subjects with their eyes closed,  
press HIJ K during the enlarged  
display to switch over the face displayed.  
Select the face to be  
displayed  
Delete the shot picture  
Switch to shooting mode  
l
Press l.  
k
Press k or the shutter-release button.  
100  
       
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
p Reset All  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M p Reset all  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default  
values.  
Pop-up Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Flash mode (A 28)  
Self-timer (A 30)  
Macro mode (A 31)  
Auto  
Off  
Off  
Exposure compensation (A 32)  
0.0  
Scene mode  
Option  
Default value  
Default value  
Scene mode (A 33)  
Hue adjustment in food mode (A 41)  
Portrait  
Center  
Movie Menu  
Option  
Movie options (A 54)  
TV movie 640  
Shooting Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Image mode (A 72)  
White balance (A 74)  
Continuous (A 76)  
Color options (A 77)  
R 4320×3240  
Auto  
Single  
Standard color  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Menus (A 85)  
Default value  
Text  
None  
Auto info  
On  
Welcome screen (A 86)  
Photo info (A 90)  
Image review (A 90)  
Brightness (A 90)  
3
Date imprint (A 92)  
Electronic VR (A 93)  
Motion detection (A 94)  
AF assist (A 95)  
Off  
Off  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Button sound (A 96)  
Shutter sound (A 96)  
Auto off (A 97)  
On  
30 s  
On  
Sleep mode (A 97)  
Blink warning (A 100)  
Off  
Others  
Option  
Default value  
Paper size (A 64, 65)  
Default  
Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 110) from the  
memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset  
file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 82) before selecting Reset all.  
The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is  
performed.  
Shooting menu:  
Preset manual in the White balance menu (A 75)  
Setup menu:  
Settings for picture registered for Welcome screen (A 86), Date (A 87),  
Language (A 99), Video mode (A 99), and Battery type (A 103)  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
s Battery Type  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M s Battery type  
To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), choose the  
type that matches the batteries currently in use.  
Alkaline (default setting)  
COOLPIX (Ni-MH)  
Lithium  
LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline batteries  
Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride)  
rechargeable batteries  
FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries  
103  
     
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
d Protect  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M d Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. You can turn protection on and  
off for images selected in the picture selection screen. Selecting Multiple  
Pictures” (A 80)  
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card  
will permanently erase protected files (A 98).  
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 7, 46) in playback mode.  
104  
   
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
f Rotate Image  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M f Rotate image  
Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera  
monitor after the pictures are taken.  
Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.  
Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up  
to 180° in either direction.  
Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 80), and press k to display the  
Rotate image screen. Press the multi selector J or K to rotate the picture 90°.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Back  
Rotate  
Rotate  
Rotate 90°  
counterclockwise  
Rotate 90°  
clockwise  
Press k to select the displayed direction and the vertical / horizontal position data  
will be recorded on the picture.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
h Copy  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M h Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
2
Select an option from the copy screen using  
the multi selector and press k.  
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to  
Copy  
memory card.  
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal  
Exit  
memory.  
Choose the copy option and press k.  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the  
Camera to card  
Selected images  
All images  
picture selection screen (A 80).  
All images:  
Copy all pictures.  
Exit  
B Notes on Copying Pictures  
JPEG- and AVI-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied.  
Pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be  
copied.  
Edited copies have the same protection marking (A 104) as the original, but are not marked for  
printing (A 68).  
D More Information  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
r Firmware Version  
Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M r Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
COOLPIX L24 Ver.x.x  
Back  
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Technical Notes  
Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2  
batteries)*  
1
Rechargeable  
battery  
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2  
1
batteries)*  
Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries  
1
EN-MH2)*  
Battery charger  
Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries  
EN-MH2)*  
1
AC Adapter EH-65A  
<How to attach EH-65A>  
1
1
AC adapter  
2
2
AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used.  
USB Cable UC-E6  
USB Cable  
AV Cable  
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.  
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Optional Accessories  
Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved  
for use in this camera.  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for  
recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards  
with a lower Speed Class rating are used.  
SD memory  
SDXC memory  
2
SDHC memory card  
3
card  
card  
1
SanDisk  
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
64 GB  
64 GB  
1
1
1
2 GB  
2 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
1
2
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device  
supports 2 GB cards.  
SDHC compliant.  
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that  
device supports SDHC.  
SDXC compliant.  
3
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that  
device supports SDXC.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.  
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Image File and Folder Names  
Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)  
Extension (signifies the file type)  
Original still pictures, movies  
Small copies  
Still pictures  
Movies  
.JPG  
.AVI  
DSCN  
SSCN  
RSCN  
FSCN  
Cropped copies  
D-Lighting copies  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-  
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken  
using panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 42) and “NIKON” for all other  
pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches  
9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically  
starting with “0001.”  
Files copied using Copy > Selected images are copied to the current folder,  
where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the  
largest file number in memory. Copy > All images copies all folders from the  
source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are  
assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the  
destination medium (A 106).  
Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder  
contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current  
folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder is numbered 999  
and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can  
be taken until the medium is formatted (A 98) or a new memory card inserted.  
110  
                   
Caring for the Camera  
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following  
precautions when using or storing the device:  
B Keep dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Do not drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These  
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or  
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes  
or mouth.  
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 cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white  
blur effect in photographs.  
B Keep away from strong magnetic fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory  
card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
B Avoid sudden changes in temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source  
Do not remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
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Caring for the Camera  
C The Battery  
Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18).  
If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.  
When recharging rechargeable batteries, do not recharge batteries that contain a different  
amount of charge, or batteries of different model numbers.  
When charging EN-MH2 batteries using Battery Charger MH-72, charge two batteries at a time.  
When charging EN-MH2 batteries using Battery Charger MH-73, charge two or four batteries at a  
time. 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.  
Do not use any battery charger other than the MH-70/71 to recharge EN-MH1 batteries. Do not  
use the MH-70/71 to charge any batteries other than EN-MH1 batteries. Set the Battery type  
setting (A 103) to COOLPIX (Ni-MH).  
Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading  
outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as  
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.  
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local  
regulations.  
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Caring for the Camera  
Cleaning  
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower  
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is  
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints  
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft  
cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working  
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened  
with commercial lens cleaner.  
Lens  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,  
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.  
Monitor  
Body  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry  
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt  
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note  
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the  
warranty.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
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Caring for the Camera  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before  
putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for  
an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth  
balls, or in any of the following locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as  
televisions or radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)  
Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.  
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera  
away again.  
C Notes on the Monitor  
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic  
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the  
product will not be affected.  
When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may  
appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear”, does not indicate a malfunction.  
In shooting modes other than movie mode, smear has no effect on the images that are recorded.  
Images in the monitor may 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-authorized service representative.  
C Note on Smear  
White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This  
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is  
characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form of  
partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images recorded with the  
camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi-shot 16 selected for  
Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such  
as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.  
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Error Messages  
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the  
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.  
Display  
O (blinks)  
Problem  
Clock not set.  
Solution  
A
Set clock.  
B
Battery running low.  
Battery exhausted.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Prepare to change the  
batteries.  
N
Replace batteries.  
Battery exhausted.  
Q (blinks red)  
Refocus.  
Use focus lock.  
P
Camera cannot perform  
other operations until  
recording is complete.  
Wait until message clears  
from display automatically  
when recording is  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
complete.  
N
Write-protect switch is in  
Slide write-protect switch to 17  
“write” position.  
Memory card is write “lock” position.  
protected.  
P
Error accessing memory  
card.  
Use approved card.  
Check that connectors  
are clean.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
Confirm that memory  
card is correctly inserted.  
P
This card cannot be  
read.  
P
Memory card has not been All data saved on the  
Card is not formatted. formatted for use in  
memory card will be  
deleted. If there is any data  
on the card that you want  
to keep, select No, and  
backup the data to a  
computer before  
Format card?  
COOLPIX L24.  
Yes  
No  
formatting the memory  
card. To format the memory  
card, select Yes and press  
k.  
N
Memory card is full.  
Choose smaller image  
mode.  
Out of memory.  
Delete pictures.  
Insert new memory card. 16  
Remove memory card  
and use internal memory.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
P
Error occurred while  
recording picture.  
Format internal memory or 98  
memory card.  
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Camera has run out of file Replace the memory card, 16  
numbers.  
or format the internal  
memory/memory card.  
Picture cannot be used for The following pictures  
welcome screen.  
cannot be used.  
Pictures taken at an  
Image mode setting of  
P 3968×2232  
Pictures created using  
the small picture or crop  
functions that are 320 ×  
240 or smaller in size  
There is not enough  
memory to copy the  
picture.  
Delete pictures from  
destination.  
N
You are trying to edit a  
picture that cannot be  
edited.  
Confirm the conditions that 49  
are required for editing.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
N
Time out error while  
Choose memory card with 16  
faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie. recording movie.  
N
No pictures in the internal Remove memory card to  
Memory contains no  
images.  
memory or memory card.  
play back pictures from  
internal memory.  
N
File not created with  
File cannot be viewed on  
this camera. View file using  
the computer or any other  
devices which was used to  
create or edit this file.  
File contains no image COOLPIX L24.  
data.  
N
Picture is protected.  
Disable protection.  
This image cannot be  
deleted.  
N
Destination in same time  
Travel destination is in zone as home.  
the current time zone.  
Lens error  
Q
Lens error.  
Turn camera off and then  
on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon-  
authorized service  
representative.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
P
USB cable disconnected  
Turn camera off, reconnect 63  
USB cable.  
Communications error during printing.  
System error  
Q
Error has occurred in  
camera’s internal circuitry. and reinsert batteries, and  
turn camera on. If error  
Turn camera off, remove  
persists, contact retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
PR  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Running out of ink or  
printer error.  
Check printer. After  
checking the ink or solving  
the problem, select  
Resume and press k to  
*
resume printing.  
PR  
Printer error:  
check paper  
Specified size of paper is  
not loaded in printer.  
Load the specified paper,  
select Resume and press  
*
k to resume printing.  
PR  
Printer error:  
paper jam  
Paper has jammed in the  
printer.  
Eject the jammed paper,  
select Resume and press  
*
k to resume printing.  
PR  
Printer error:  
out of paper  
No paper is loaded in  
printer.  
Load the specified paper,  
select Resume and press  
*
k to resume printing.  
PR  
Printer error:  
check ink  
Ink error.  
Check ink, select Resume  
and press k to resume  
*
printing.  
PR  
Printer error:  
out of ink  
Ink cartridge is empty.  
Replace ink, select Resume  
and press k to resume  
*
printing.  
PR  
Printer error:  
file corrupt  
An error caused by the  
image file has occurred.  
Select Cancel and press k  
to cancel printing.  
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and  
information.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems  
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.  
Display, Settings and Power Supply  
Problem  
Monitor is blank  
Cause/Solution  
A
Camera is off.  
Battery exhausted.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has 29  
charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB 58  
cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via AV cable.  
Monitor is hard to read  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Camera turns off without  
warning  
Battery exhausted.  
Camera has turned off automatically to save  
power.  
Battery is cold.  
Date and time of recording are  
not correct  
Pictures taken while the clock is not set will  
have a time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”  
movies will be dated “01/ 01/2011 00:00.” (The  
“Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting  
to indicate the clock is not set.) Set the correct  
date and time using Date in the setup menu.  
Check camera clock regularly against more  
accurate timepieces and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor  
Hide info is selected for Photo info.  
Select Show info.  
Date imprint not available  
Camera clock has not been set.  
Date not appearing on pictures Date imprint is disabled in the following  
even when Date imprint is  
enabled  
situations.  
When the scene mode is set to Panorama  
assist  
Movies  
Camera settings reset  
The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were 88  
restored to their default values.  
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Troubleshooting  
Electronically Controlled Cameras  
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the  
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a  
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,  
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact  
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting  
the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not  
recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem  
occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.  
Shooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
No picture taken when shutter-  
release button is pressed.  
When camera is in playback mode, press A.  
When menus are displayed, press d.  
Battery exhausted.  
When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Pictures are blurred.  
The intended subject is one with which  
autofocus does not perform well.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Focus error. Turn camera off and then on  
again.  
Use flash.  
Use electronic vibration reduction or motion 93, 94  
detection.  
Use D (Best Shot Selector).  
Use tripod and self-timer.  
Bright specks appear in pictures Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. 28  
taken with flash.  
Flash does not fire.  
Flash is off.  
Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash 33  
are selected.  
Movie mode is selected.  
Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is  
selected for Continuous in shooting menu.  
Optical zoom cannot be used. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording  
movies.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following  
situations.  
When Portrait or Night portrait is selected 34, 35  
for Scene mode.  
When using smart portrait mode.  
Just before recording a movie (up to 2× can be 53  
applied while recording movies).  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected for  
Continuous.  
Image mode not available.  
Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multi- 76  
shot 16 is selected for Continuous.  
No sound when shutter is  
released.  
Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter 96  
sound in setup menu. Even when set to On,  
the shutter sound is not heard depending on  
the current shooting mode or settings.  
Do not block the speaker.  
AF-assist illuminator does not  
light.  
Off is selected for AF assist option in camera 95  
setup menu.  
AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in 34-40  
some scene modes.  
Pictures appear smeared.  
Hues are unnatural.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
White balance does not match light source.  
Randomly spaced bright pixels The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow  
(“noise”) appear in image.  
or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be  
reduced by:  
Using flash.  
Pictures are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Flash is off.  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Subject is backlit. Select the Backlight scene 28, 39  
mode, or set the flash mode to X (fill flash).  
Pictures are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Unexpected results when flash When taking pictures with V (auto with red-  
set to V (auto with red-eye  
eye reduction), or when taking pictures with  
Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or the  
Night portrait scene mode) and the fill flash with  
slow sync and red-eye reduction is used, red-eye  
reduction may be applied, in rare cases, to areas  
not affected by red-eye. Use any auto mode or  
scene mode other than Night portrait, and  
change the flash to any other settings other than  
V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try  
shooting again.  
reduction).  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File cannot be played back.  
File was overwritten or renamed by computer or  
other make of camera.  
Cannot zoom in on picture.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,  
small pictures, or pictures that have been  
cropped to 320 × 240 or smaller.  
Cannot use D-Lighting, small  
picture, or crop options.  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of  
P 3968×2232 cannot be edited.  
Select picture that supports D-Lighting, small 49  
picture, or crop.  
Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with  
other cameras.  
Choose correct Video mode.  
Pictures not displayed on  
television.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
memory card. Remove memory card to play  
back pictures from internal memory.  
Nikon Transfer 2 does not start  
when camera is connected.  
Camera is off.  
Battery exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2  
automatically. For more information about  
Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information  
contained in ViewNX 2.  
Pictures to be printed are not  
displayed.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
memory card. Remove memory card to print  
pictures from internal memory.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Cannot select paper size with  
camera.  
Even when using a PictBridge compatible  
printer, paper size cannot be selected from the  
camera in the following situations. Use the  
printer to select paper size.  
The printer does not support the paper sizes  
used by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper  
size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX L24 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
14.0 million  
1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 14.48 million total pixels  
3.6× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
6.7-24.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 37-134 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Focal length  
f/-number  
f/3.1-6.7  
Construction  
6 elements in 5 groups  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 536 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Digital zoom  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Electronic VR  
Contrast-detect AF  
Approx. 30 cm (1 ft.) to (W); approx. 70 cm (2 ft. 4 in.) to ∞  
Focus range (from  
lens)  
(T)  
Macro mode: 5 cm (2.0 in.) to (wide-angle position)  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Center, face detection  
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level  
brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (Compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Compared to  
actual picture)  
Storage  
Internal memory (approx. 17 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory  
card  
Media  
File system  
File formats  
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant  
Still pictures: JPEG  
Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)  
14M (High) [4320 × 3240P]  
14M [4320 × 3240]  
8M [3264 × 2448]  
5M [2592 × 1944]  
3M [2048 × 1536]  
PC [1024 × 768]  
Image size  
(pixels)  
VGA [640 × 480]  
16:9 [3968 × 2232]  
ISO sensitivity (Standard  
output sensitivity)  
Auto (ISO 80-1600)  
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Specifications  
Exposure  
Metering  
256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using less than  
2× digital zoom), 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)  
Exposure control  
Shutter  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1/2000 - 1 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (-1.7 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.1 and f/5.5 [W])  
Speed  
Aperture  
Range  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Approx. 10 seconds  
[W]: 0.5 to 7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 22 ft.), [T]: 0.5 to 3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to  
9 ft. 10 in.)  
Range (approx.)  
Flash control  
Interface  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
I/O terminal  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Audio video output/digital I/O (USB)  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese,  
Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish  
Supported languages  
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries  
Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries  
Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available  
separately)  
Power sources  
AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately)  
Still pictures*:  
Approx. 220 shots when using alkaline batteries  
Approx. 700 shots when using lithium batteries  
Approx. 450 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries  
Battery life  
Movies:  
Approx. 2 h 5 min when using alkaline batteries (TV movie 640  
)
)
Approx. 6 h 5 min when using lithium batteries (TV movie 640  
Approx. 3 h 50 min when using EN-MH2 batteries (TV movie 640  
)
Tripod socket  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
Approx. 97.7 × 60.5 × 28.3 mm (3.9 × 2.4 × 1.2 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz.) (including batteries and SD memory  
card)  
Weight  
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Specifications  
Operating environment  
Operating  
temperature  
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Humidity  
Less than 85% (no condensation)  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully-charged EN-MH2  
batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).  
*
Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life  
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 ( 2) °C (69 to 77°F); zoom adjusted with each shot,  
flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to R 4320 × 3240. Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
Supplied batteries are for trial use only.  
B Specifications  
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.  
The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Specifications  
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 Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows  
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.  
Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format  
for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored  
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are  
output from Exif-compliant printers.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and  
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer  
without connecting the camera to a computer.  
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Index  
Battery level 18  
Symbols  
Battery type 13, 103  
Battery-chamber 5  
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
Beach/snow g 36  
Best Shot Selector 76  
Black-and-white 77  
Blink warning 100  
Brightness 90  
k (apply selection) button 5, 9  
c (Playback) button 5  
A Auto mode 27  
l Delete button 5, 24, 55  
c D-Lighting 50  
G Easy auto mode 18, 26  
w Electronic VR 93  
o Exposure compensation 32  
m Flash mode 28  
BSS 76  
p Macro mode 31  
Built-in microphone 4  
Button sound 96  
d button 5, 10  
D Movie mode 53  
c Playback mode 24  
C Scene mode 33  
n Self-timer 30  
F Smart Portrait Mode 44  
f button 4, 21, 25, 46, 47, 48  
h button 4, 21, 25, 46, 47, 48  
g button 4, 11, 21, 25, 46, 47, 48  
i button 4, 21, 25, 46, 47, 48  
j button 4, 11  
C
Calendar display 47  
Close-up k 38  
Cloudy 74  
Color options 77  
Compression ratio 72  
Computer 57  
Continuous 76  
Copy n 39  
Copying pictures 106  
Crop 52  
Cyanotype 77  
A
AC adapter 13, 108  
AF-assist illumination 4, 23, 95  
Alkaline 13  
Alkaline batteries 12  
Aperture 22  
Audio Video/USB Cable 56, 63  
Audio-in/Video-in jack 56  
Auto flash 28  
D
Date 14, 87  
Date imprint 92  
Daylight 74  
Daylight saving time 14, 88  
Delete 24, 25, 55, 82  
Digital zoom 21  
Direct print 62  
D-Lighting 49, 50  
DPOF 126  
Auto off 13, 97  
Autofocus 22, 23, 27, 31  
AV Cable 56  
AVI 110  
DPOF printing 67  
DSCN 110  
Dusk/dawn i 37  
B
Backlight o 39  
Batteries 12, 88  
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Index  
E
J
Easy auto mode 18, 26  
EH-65A 13  
EN-MH1 13, 108  
JPG 110  
L
Landscape c 34  
Language 99  
Lens 4, 123  
EN-MH2 12, 103, 108, 112  
Exposure compensation 32  
Extension 110  
Lithium batteries 12  
Eyelet for camera strap 4  
M
F
Macro mode 31  
Memory capacity 18  
Memory card 16, 109  
Memory card slot 5, 16  
Menus 85  
File names 110  
Fill flash 28  
Fireworks show m 39  
Firmware version 107  
Flash 4, 28, 29  
Monitor 5, 6, 113  
Monitor settings 90  
Motion detection 94  
Movie menu 53, 54  
Movie playback 55  
Movie settings 54  
Multi selector 5, 9  
Multi-shot 16 76  
Museum l 38  
Flash lamp 5, 29  
Flash off 28  
Fluorescent 74  
Focus 11, 22  
Focus lock 23, 27  
Folder names 110  
Food u 38, 41  
Format 17, 98  
Format memory card 17, 98  
Formatting internal memory 98  
FSCN 110  
N
Nickel-metal hydride batteries 12  
Night landscape j 37  
Night Portrait e 35  
Nikon Transfer 2 57, 58, 61  
Number of Exposures Remaining 18, 73  
Full-frame playback mode 24, 25  
H
Halfway 11  
Help 11  
O
I
Optical zoom 21  
Identifier 110  
Optional Accessories 108  
Image mode 19, 33, 72  
Image review 90  
Incandescent 74  
Indicator lamp 5  
Internal memory 16  
ISO sensitivity 29  
P
Panorama assist p 40, 42  
Panorama Maker 5 57, 61  
Paper size 64, 65  
Party/indoor f 36  
Photo info 90  
128  
Index  
PictBridge 62, 126  
Playback 24, 25, 46, 48, 55  
Playback button 5, 8  
Playback menu 79  
Playback zoom 48  
Portrait b 34  
Small size 54  
Smart Portrait Mode 44  
Sound settings 96  
Speaker 4  
Sports d 35  
SSCN 110  
Power 12, 14, 18  
Power switch 4, 12, 18  
Power-on lamp 12, 18  
Preset manual 75  
Print 64, 65, 68  
Standard color 77  
Strap 11  
Sunset h 36  
T
Tabs 10  
Print set 68  
The c (Playback) Button 8  
Thumbnail playback 46  
Time zone 14, 87, 89  
Tripod socket 5  
Print Set (Date) 69  
Printer 62  
Protect 104  
R
Recording movies 53  
Red-eye reduction 28, 29  
Reset all 101  
Rotate image 105  
RSCN 110  
TV movie 54  
U
USB cable 58  
USB connector and audio/video output 5,  
S
USB/audio/video output connector 57, 58  
Scene mode 33, 34  
Self-timer 30  
Self-timer lamp 4, 30  
Sepia 77  
V
Video Mode 99  
ViewNX 2 57, 61  
Vivid color 77  
Volume 55  
Setup menu 83  
Shooting 18, 20, 22  
Shooting Menu 70  
Shooting mode button 5, 8  
Shooting-mode Selection menu 8  
Shutter sound 96  
Shutter speed 22  
Shutter-release button 4, 22  
Single 76  
W
Welcome screen 86  
White balance 74  
Z
Zoom button 4, 55  
Sleep Mode 97  
Slide show 81  
Slow Sync 28  
Small picture 51  
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