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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Nikon L25. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Nikon L25 или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Nikon L25 можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Nikon L25, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции Nikon L25 должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства Nikon L25
- название производителя и год производства оборудования Nikon L25
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием Nikon L25
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Nikon L25 это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Nikon L25 и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Nikon, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Nikon L25, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Nikon L25, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Nikon L25. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

Содержание руководства

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    2012 No repr oduction in any f orm of this manual , in whole or in part (except f or brief quotation in critic al ar ticles or reviews), may be made without writte n authoriz ation fr om NIKO N CORPO RA TION. CT1L01(11) 6MM26611-01 DIGIT AL CAMERA Ref erence Manual[...]

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    Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTim e are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered tr ademarks of Adobe[...]

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    i Introduction Parts of the C amera The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Setu p Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

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    ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPI X L26 or COOLPIX L25 digital camera. Before using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Your Safety” ( A viii) and familiarize yourself with t he information provided in this manual. After reading, plea se keep this manua l handy and refer to it t[...]

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    iii Introduction Attaching the Came ra Strap About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right aw ay, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” ( A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” ( A 1). 2 1 1 2 COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25[...]

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    iv Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find th e information you need, the foll owing symbols and conventions are used in this manual: • In this manual, the product names “COOLPI X L26” and “COOL PIX L25” may sometimes be abbreviated as “L26” and “L25.” • SD, SDHC, an d SDXC memory car[...]

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    v Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europ e and Africa: http://www.europe-[...]

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    vi Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this prod uct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system , or translated i nto any language in any form , by any means, without Nikon’s prior written per mission. • Nikon reserves the r ight to change the specificat ions of the hardware and[...]

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    vii Introduction • Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted crea tive 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 pu rpose of making illegal copies or to infrin ge copyright [...]

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    viii Introduction For Y ou r S af e ty To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety instru ctions where a ll those who use the product will read t hem. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you noti[...]

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    ix Introduction Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in dir[...]

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    x Introduction • Batteries ar e prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. • 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 [...]

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    xi Introduction Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the inpu t and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon f or the purpose, to maintain complia nce with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs T[...]

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    xii Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commissio n (FCC) Rad io 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[...]

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    xiii Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon f or 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 o f California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the St ate of Calif[...]

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    xiv Introduction 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 informatio[...]

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    xv Introduction T able of C ontents Introduction ............ .............. ............ ............. ii Read This First ....................................................... ii Confirming the Pack age Contents ........ ......... ii Attaching the Cam era Strap....... ....................... iii About This Manu al ............ ..................[...]

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    xvi Introduction Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .... 60 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) ........... ...................... ....................... ................. 60 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously .............................. .................... 62 Focusing ................ ......................................[...]

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    xvii Introduction The Playback Menu ............................... .... E 29 a Print Order (Cre ating a DPOF Print Order)....... ....................... .......................... ............ E 29 b Slide Show ........... .......................... ............ E 32 d Protect ........... .......................... .................... E 33 f Rota[...]

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    xviii Introduction Technical Notes and Index .............. .... F 1 Caring for the Product ................................. F 2 The Camera ......... ....................... ...................... ...... F 2 Batteries...... ....................... ...................... ................. F 4 Memory Cards ............... ...................... ....[...]

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    1 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera This chap ter describes t he parts of th e camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body .............. ............. ............... ..........2 The Monitor.................... ................ ............. ............6 Shooting Mode ..... .................. ..........[...]

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    2 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera The Camera B ody COOLPIX L26 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release bu tton.. ...................... ............ 26 2 Zoom control ... .......................... ....................... .... 24 f : wide ................ ...................... ...................... . 24 g : tele ....... ..[...]

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    3 Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 16 13 14 11 1 Monitor ..... .......................... ....................... .................. 6 2 Flash lamp .......... ....................... .......................... .... 50 3 b ( e movie-record) button ................. .... 7 8 4 A (shooting mode) button ...34, 35, 43, 47 5 c (playback) bu[...]

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    4 Parts of the Camera COOLPIX L25 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release bu tton.. ...................... ............ 26 2 Zoom control ... .......................... ....................... .... 24 f : wide ................ ...................... ...................... . 24 g : tele ....... ........................... ...........[...]

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    5 Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 14 1 Monitor ..... .......................... ....................... .................. 6 2 Flash lamp .......... ....................... .......................... .... 50 3 b ( e movie-record) button ................. .... 7 8 4 A (shooting mode) button ...34, 35, 43, 47 5 c (playback) bu[...]

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    6 Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is disp layed in the monitor during sh ooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s s ettings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when th e camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds ( Monitor settings ( A 86) > Ph[...]

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    7 Parts of the Camera * E , q , and O are displayed on L26, K , K , and P are displayed on L25. 1 Shooting mode ...................... .......34, 35, 43, 47 2 Macro mode ......... .......................... ...................... . 55 3 Zoom indicator ....... ...................... ............... 24, 55 4 Focus indicator........ ..................[...]

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    8 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode * E , q , and O are displayed on L26, K , K , and P are displayed on L25. 1 m 0 s 1m 0s 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 999/ 999 1 m 0 s 1m 0s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 999/ 999 15/05/2012 12:00 15/05/2012 12:00 15 16 7 8 10 b a 1 2 3 4 12 14 9 6 11 13 5 1 Date of recording .. ...................... ...[...]

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    9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............. .................. ...................... ................... .......... 10 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card ........... .................. ...................... ...................... .... 1 3 Preparation 3 Set [...]

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    10 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Insert the Batt eries 1 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Before opening the batte ry-chamber/ memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside do wn to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Insert the batteries. • Confirm that the posi[...]

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    11 The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-cha mber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memo ry card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries [...]

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    12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Notes About an AC Power Source • You can use the AC Adapter EH -65A (avai lable separately; E 64) to supply power to the came ra from an electrical outlet. • Do not, under any circumstances, use anothe r make or model of AC adapter other th an the EH-65A. Failure to observe this precaution could result i[...]

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    13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • When the camera turns off, the power- on lamp and the mon itor turn off. • Before opening the batte ry-chamber/ memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from[...]

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    14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Memory Card • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor h ave turned off bef ore opening t he battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partially eject the card, and then rem ove the card ( 2 ). Do not pull it at an[...]

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    15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When us ing a memory card with a lo wer Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop un[...]

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    16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Set the Display Language , Date , and T ime When the camera is turne d on for the first time, the la nguage-selection scr een and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camer a is turned on , the power-on [...]

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    17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and press the k button. • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable daylight saving time. 5 Press H or I to select the date format and press the k button.[...]

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    18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 8 Press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode s election screen is displaye d. 9 When Easy auto mode is display ed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can tak e pictures in E asy auto mode ( A 20). • Press the multi selector H or I before pressin g the k bu[...]

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    19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language ( E 55) and Time zone and date ( E 41) settings in the z setup menu ( A 86). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date ( E 41) > [...]

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    20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and th e monitor turns on. 2 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desire d shooting mode, is displayed. 3 Press the multi selector H or I [...]

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    21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level In dicator Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures th at can be taken is displayed. • C is d ispl ayed when no m emo ry ca rd is inse rted in th e ca mera , and ima ges w ill b e sav ed i n the internal memo[...]

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    22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Power Saving Function (Auto Off) If no operations are performed fo r a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera wi ll enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp wi ll flash. If no op e rations are performed for approximately anothe r three minutes, the came ra will turn off automatically. While the camera[...]

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    23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 F rame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hai r, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator (L26 only), and microph one. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Fram[...]

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    24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to act ivate optical zoom. • To zoom in closer to the su bject, rotate the zoom control to g (telephoto ). • To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom control to f (wide-angle). When you turn the cam era on, the zoom moves to th e maximum wide-angle position. ?[...]

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    25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality accord ing to the image mode ( A 60) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond[...]

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    26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 27). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by th e double border. When th e subject is in focus, the double border glows gr een. • When a face is not detected: The camera focuses on the s ubject in the center [...]

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    27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shu tter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button h alfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposur e re main locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the shu[...]

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    28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Autofocus T he camera may not focus as expected in the follow ing situati ons. In some rare cases, the su bject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus are a or the focu s indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differi ng brightness are include d in the scene (e.g.[...]

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    29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displaye d full-frame. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Display the pr evious image: H or J • Display the next image: I or K • Remove the memory card from[...]

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    30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefl y at low resolutio n while being read from the memory card or intern al memory. • When yo u play back im ages in whic h the face of a person ( A 63) or pet ( A 42) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the [...]

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    31 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Delete Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image : Only the curre nt image is deleted. • Erase select ed images : Multiple images can be selec ted[...]

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    32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To undo th e selection, pres s I to remove y . • Rotate the zoom control ( A 2, 4) to g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playback or f ( h ) to display thumbnai[...]

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    33 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describe s the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting m odes and adjust sett ings accord ing to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. G (Easy Auto) Mode...................... ............. .[...]

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    34 Shooting Features Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically sele cts the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. Automatic Scene Selection The camera automat ically selects one of the follo wing scenes when you point the camera at a subject: • e Portrait ( A 36) • f Landscape ( A 36) • h Night portrait ( A 37) • [...]

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    35 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to S cenes) When one of the following sce nes is selected, camera sett ings are automatically optim ized for the selected scene. * The icon of th e last scene selected is disp layed. Enter shooti ng mode M A (sh ooting mode) butto n M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H , I , J , K M select a scene[...]

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    36 Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • Depending on the scene, the mu lti selector H ( X ), I ( p ), J ( n ), and K ( o ) can be used to set the corresponding features . ➝ “Features Th at Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector” ( A 49), “Default Settings” ( A 58) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image[...]

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    37 Shooting Features d Sports Use this mode when shooting spor ting events. The camera captures a se ries of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture images continuously. The c[...]

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    38 Shooting Features Z Beach Captures the br ightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of wa ter. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. z Snow Captures the brig htness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. h Sunset Preserves the deep h ues seen in sunsets and sunrises. [...]

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    39 Shooting Features j Night landscape Slow shutter spee ds are used to capture s tunning ni ght landscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator ( A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is presse d halfway. k Close-up Use this mode to photograph fl owers, inse cts, and other sm all objects at close range. • Macro mode ( A 55) i[...]

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    40 Shooting Features l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which y ou do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • The camera ca ptures a seri es of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held al[...]

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    41 Shooting Features U Panorama assist Use this setting to capture a series of images th at will be connected us ing a computer to form a panorama image ( E 2). • Press the multi selector H , I , J or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in when captur ing images , and press the k button. • After shooting the first image, con[...]

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    42 Shooting Features O Pet portrait Use this mode when taking pictur es of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, the camera focuses on that face. Once the camera has focuse d, by default it automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after the O Pet portrait scene mode is s[...]

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    43 Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode ( Capturing Smiling F aces) When the camera detec ts a smiling face, you can take a picture automatical ly without pressing the shutter-relea se button (smile time r). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in huma n faces. 1 Frame the picture. • When the camer a detects a huma n fa[...]

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    44 Shooting Features Changing Smart Portrait Mode Se ttings • Features that can be se t using the multi selector ( A 49) ➝ Flash mode ( A 50), self-timer ( A 53), and exposure compensation ( A 57) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Option s Available in the Smart Portrait Menu ( A 45) B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode •[...]

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    45 Shooting Features Options Available in the Sm art Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the foll owing settings can be changed. Select smart portrait mode ( A 43) M d button M F tab Option Descriptio n A Image mode Allows you to select th e combination of image size and image quality used when saving images ( A 60). If you change the i[...]

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    46 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutte r is released in one of the following shooting modes, th e camera detects one or more hu man faces (up to thre e), and processes the ima ge to soften facia l skin tones. • Portrait ( A 36) and Night portrait ( A 37) in G (easy auto) mode • Portrait ( A 36) or Night portra it ( A 37) scen[...]

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    47 Shooting Features A ( Aut o) Mo de Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjus ted in the shoot ing menu ( A 48) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. • The camera focuse s on the area in the center of the fram e. Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings • Features that can be se t using the multi selector ( A[...]

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    48 Shooting Features Options Available in the Aut o Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the followi ng settings can be changed. Select A (auto) mode ( A 47) M d button M A tab Option Description A Image mode Allows you to select the combination of image siz e and image quality used when sa ving images ( A 60). This setting is also applied to ot[...]

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    49 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H , I , J , and K can be used to set the f ollowing features. Available Featu res The features that are av ailable vary with th e shooting mo de, as shown be low. • See “Default Settings” ( A 58) for information about each mode’s defau[...]

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    50 Shooting Features Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode . 1 Press the multi selector H ( m flash mode). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. • Available Flash Mode s ➝ A 51 • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be ca[...]

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    51 Shooting Features Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduct ion Reduce red-ey e in portraits caus ed by the flash ( A 52). W Off The flash will not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize th e camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whene[...]

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    52 Shooting Features C The Flash Mode Setti ng • The setting vari es with the shooting mode . ➝ “Available Features” ( A 49) ➝ “Default Settings” ( A 58) • Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 62). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mod e is saved in the camera’s memory even af ter the camera is turned[...]

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    53 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera’s sel f-timer can release the shut ter about ten seconds after yo u press the shutter- release button. The sel f-timer is useful when you wa nt to be in the picture you are taking, o r when you want to avo id the effects of camera sha ke that occur when you pres s the shutter- release button. W[...]

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    54 Shooting Features 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-tim er starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutte r is released is displaye d in the monitor . The self- timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second befor e the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashin g and[...]

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    55 Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the L26 can focus on ob jects as close as abou t 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. The L25 can focus on object s as close as about 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This featur e is useful when tak ing close-up picture s of flowers and other sm all subjects. 1 Press the m[...]

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    56 Shooting Features B Notes About Using the Fl ash T he flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) for the L26 and less than 30 cm (1 ft) for the L25. C Autofocus When shooting stil l images in macro mode, the camera focuses cont inuo usly until the shutter- release button is pressed halfw ay to lo[...]

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    57 Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) You can adjust overall imag e brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o exposure compensation). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the im age brighter, apply p ositive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image da rker, apply nega[...]

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    58 Shooting Features Default Settings Default settings fo r each shoo ting mode are described below. Flash ( A 50) Self-timer ( A 53) Macro ( A 55) Exposure compensa tion ( A 57) G (easy auto; A 34) U 1 Off Off 2 0.0 F (smart portrait; A 43) U 3 Off 4 Off 5 0.0 A (auto; A 47) U Off Off 0.0 Scene b ( A 36) V Off Off 5 0.0 c ( A 36) W 5 Off Off 5 0.0[...]

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    59 Shooting Features 1 You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) i s selected, the camera automatically selects th e flash mode appropriate f or the scene it has select ed. 2 The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up scene mode . 3 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On . 4 Can[...]

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    60 Shooting Features Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and com pression ratio that is us ed when saving images. Select the image mode best suited t o the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or me mory card. Imag[...]

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    61 Shooting Features C Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 62). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved T he following table lists the approximate numbe r of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that du e to [...]

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    62 Shooting Features F eatures T hat C annot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions . Restricted function Option Descriptions Flash mode Continuous ( A 48) When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-sh ot 16 is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( A 45) When Blink proof is set to On , the flash cannot b[...]

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    63 Shooting Features F ocusing Using Face Detection In the follo wing shooting mo des, the came ra uses face detection to auto matically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face , a double border is displayed around the face that the ca mera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. • If no face[...]

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    64 Shooting Features Focus Lock When the camera focuse s on an object in the ce nter of the fram e, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confir[...]

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    65 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describe s the features that are availa ble when playing back images. Playback Zoom ................. ............. ............... ....... 66 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 67 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... 68 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, [...]

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    66 Playback Features Playback Features Play back Zoom Rotating the zoom co ntrol to g ( i ) in ful l-frame playback mode ( A 29) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monit or. • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoo m control to f ( h ) and g ( i ). Images can be zoomed up to approximately 10×. • To view a different[...]

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    67 Playback Features Thumbnail Displa y , Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 29) displays images in “contact sheets” of thum bnail images. • You can view several image s on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. • You can change the number of thumbnails di splayed by rotatin[...]

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    68 Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Play back Mode (Playback M enu) When viewing images in full-f rame playback mode or thum bnail playback mode, you can configure the following func tions by pressing the d button ( A 3, 5) to display the menu. * Images a re edited and saved as sepa rate files. Cer tain restrictions apply ( E 5, E 6). For [...]

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    69 Playback Features Connecting the Camer a to a TV , Computer , or Print er You can enhance yo ur enjoyment of images and movies by connect ing the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connectin g the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera of f. For in formation about the c[...]

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    70 Playback Features Viewing images on a TV E 12 You can v iew the camera’s images and m ovies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the vide o and audio plugs of the optional Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 71 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching [...]

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    71 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfe r, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Insta ller CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connect ion is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Prof essional/Ente[...]

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    72 Playback Features Mac OS • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on op erating system compatibility. 1 Start the computer and insert the Vi ewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is di splayed, double-click the We lcome icon. 2 Select a langu[...]

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    73 Playback Features 4 Download t he software. • When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download . • Follow the on-screen instructions to in stall the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is di splayed. • Windows: Cl ick Yes . • Mac OS: Click OK . The following softwa re is in[...]

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    74 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB co nnection : Tu rn the camera of f and ensure that the memory c ard is inser ted in the camera. Connect the camera to the comp uter using the included USB Cable. Turn the camera on. To t[...]

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    75 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or remova ble disk is disp layed as the “Source” on the “Options” titl e bar of Nikon Trans fer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Star t Transfer ( 2 ). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer . 3 Ter[...]

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    76 Playback Features Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images a re displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more informati on on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows : Doub le-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. • Mac OS : Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.[...]

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    77 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Recording Movies .................. ............... ............. .. 78 Changing Movie Recordi ng Settings (the Movie Menu) .............. 81 Playing Back Movies ...................... ............... .....[...]

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    78 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. • When no memor y card is i nserted ( i.e., when using th e camera’s interna l memory), Movie options ( A 81, E 38) is set to m VGA (640×480) . n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selecte[...]

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    79 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Saving Data After tak ing a pictu re or recording a movie, th e number o f exposures remaining or the remaini ng recording time flashes while imag es or movies are being save d. Do not open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover while images or movies are being s aved. Image and movie data cou[...]

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    80 Recording and Playing Back Movies C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length All figur es are approximat e. The maxim um movie lengt h may vary d epending on th e make of the memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity. 1 When using the in ternal memory, n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected. 2 The maximum file size for a single m[...]

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    81 Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Mo vie Recordin g Settings (the Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Enter shooti ng mode M d button M D tab M k button Option Description A Movie options The following movi e ty pes are available: n HD 7 20p (1280×720) , m VGA (640×4 80) , and W QV GA (320×240) . When no me mory card i[...]

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    82 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies Press the c button to ente r playback mode. Movies ar e indicated by the mo vie options icon ( A 81). Press the k button to play back movies. Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displaye d at the top of the monito r. Press the multi selec tor J or K to select a contro [...]

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    83 Recording and Playing Back Movies Adjusting volume Rotate the z oom control to g or f ( A 2, 4) during playback. Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired mov ie in full-frame playback mo de ( A 29) or thumbnail playback mode ( A 67) and press the l button ( A 31). 4 s 4s Volume indicator B Notes About Playing Back Movies T he camera[...]

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    85 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describe s the various se ttings that can be adju sted in the z setup menu. For further details about each setting, re fer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 40). Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detection AF assist Electronic VR 9[...]

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    86 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Se tup Me nu The following settings can be ch anged in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E 40 Time zone and date Allow[...]

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    87 General Camera Setup Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E 54 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E 55 Video mode Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E 55 Blink warnin g Allows you to set whe ther or not closed eyes are detected when taking pictures of people[...]

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    E 1 E Reference Section Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed info rmation and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panora ma Assist ........ ...................... .................. ...................... .......... E 2 Playback Editing Still Images .................. ................... ..................... .........[...]

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    E 2 Reference Section Reference Section Using P anorama A ssist The camera focus es on the subject in the center of the fra me. Use a tripod for the best results. * The icon of th e last scene selected is disp layed. 1 Use the multi selec tor to select the d irection and press the k button. • Panorama direction icon s are displayed to show the di[...]

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    E 3 Reference Section 3 Take the next picture. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and pre ss the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number of images ha s been taken to complete the scene. 4 Press the k button wh en shootin g is complete. • The camera ret urns to step [...]

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    E 4 Reference Section C R Indicator In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each s eries. When the first picture is ta ken, R is displa yed to indic ate that exposure, whi te balance, and focus are lock ed. C Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Pa[...]

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    E 5 Reference Section Editing Still I mages Editing Features Use the ca mera to edit ima ges and save them a s separate files ( E 63). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting ( E 7) Create a copy of the current image with e nhanced brightne ss and contrast, b rightening dark porti ons of the imag[...]

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    E 6 Reference Section C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edi ted copy is further modi fied with anot her editing function, che ck the followi ng restrictions. • Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edi ted with the same function used to create them. • When combini ng the small pi cture or crop function and another editin[...]

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    E 7 Reference Section I D-Lighting: En hancing Brightness and Contrast Create a copy of the curr ent image with enhanc ed brightness and cont rast, brightening dark portions of an image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and press the k button. • The origin al version is d isplaye d on the left and an example of the edited versio n is [...]

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    E 8 Reference Section e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detect s faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the degree of softening and press the k button. • The confirmation di alog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applied en larged at the c ente[...]

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    E 9 Reference Section g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Im age Create a small copy of th e current image. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and press the k button. 2 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edit ed copy is save d as a separate image with a compression ratio of 1:16. • The copy is displa[...]

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    E 10 Reference Section a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the po rtion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 66) ena bled. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mo de ( A 29) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom[...]

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    E 11 Reference Section C Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image si ze (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cr opped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode. C More Informa[...]

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    E 12 Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV ( Vie wing Images on a T V) Connect the camera to a TV using an option al audio/video cable ( E 64) to play back images or movies on the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white p lug to the [...]

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    E 13 Reference Section B Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the ca mera conn ector is pr operly oriented . Do not use force when connecting the cable to the cam era. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera’s video[...]

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    E 14 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 20) printers can connect the cam era directly to the printer and print images with out using a computer. Follow the procedur es below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printi ng and number of copies using Print order option ([...]

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    E 15 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the ca mera to a printer, use a fully charge d battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter E H-65A (available separately ) is used,[...]

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    E 16 Reference Section 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors ar e properly oriented . Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use for ce when connecting or disconne cting the USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen will be[...]

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    E 17 Reference Section Printing Individual Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 15), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selecto r to select the desired image and press the k button. • To make it easi er to select images, rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch to 12-image thum[...]

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    E 18 Reference Section 4 Select Paper size and press the k button. 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify pape r size using settings on the printer, se lect Default in the paper size option. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display r eturns to the print sele ction screen sho[...]

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    E 19 Reference Section Printing Multiple Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 15), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d bu tton. 2 Use the multi selecto r to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press t[...]

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    E 20 Reference Section Print selection Select images (u p to 99) and the numb er of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the mu lti selector J or K to select images , and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printi ng are indicated by the check m ark ( y ) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be[...]

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    E 21 Reference Section 5 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printin g is complete. DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was cr eated using the Print order option ( E 29). • When the screen show n on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. S[...]

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    E 22 Reference Section T h e S m a rt P ort r a it M en u • See “Changing the Image Si ze (Image Mode)” ( A 60) for information about Image mode . Skin Softening Enable skin softening. The icon for the current set ting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shootin g mode ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected . The degr[...]

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    E 23 Reference Section Smile Timer The camera detect s human faces and then aut omatically release s the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The icon for the current set ting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shootin g mode ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. Blink Proof The camera auto matically releases th e shutt[...]

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    E 24 Reference Section The S hooting Menu (f or A (A uto) Mo de) • See “Changing the Image Si ze (Image Mode)” ( A 60) for information about Image mode . White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light re flected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The huma n brain is able to adapt to changes in the col or of the light [...]

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    E 25 Reference Section Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mix ed lighting or to compensate fo r light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effe ct has not be en ach ieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images sh ot under a lamp with a re d shade look as though they had be en sho[...]

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    E 26 Reference Section 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window. 5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white- balance value is set. No image is s aved. Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window B Notes About White Balance • Some settings cannot be used with other functio[...]

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    E 27 Reference Section Continuous Shooting Change settings to continuo us or BSS (best shot selector). The icon for the current set ting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shootin g mode ( A 6). No icon is displayed when Single is selected. Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Continuous Option Description U Single (defaul t set[...]

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    E 28 Reference Section Color Options Make colors more v ivid or save images in monochro me. The icon for the current set ting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shootin g mode ( A 6). When Standard color is selected, no icon is di splayed. Color tones shown in the monitor during shooting change acco rding to the select ed color optio[...]

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    E 29 Reference Section The Pla yback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” ( E 5) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creatin g a DPOF Print Order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods , the Print order option in the playback menu is u sed to create digi tal “print orders.” [...]

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    E 30 Reference Section 2 Select images (up to 99) and the num ber of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the numb er of copies for each. • Images selected for pr inting are in dicated by the check mark icon and the numeral indicati ng the number of copies to be printed. If no [...]

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    E 31 Reference Section B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Informati on When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print or d er option, shooting da te and shootin g information are printed on im ages when a DPOF-compatible pr inter ( F 20) that supports printing of shooting date an d shooting infor mation is used. • Shootin[...]

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    E 32 Reference Section b Slide Show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide sho w.” 1 Use the multi selecto r to select Start and press the k button. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button before se lecting Start . The check mark ( w ) will be [...]

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    E 33 Reference Section d Protect Protects selected im ages from accidental dele tion. Select images to prot ect or ca ncel protection for previously protected images fro m the image selection scre en. ➝ “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 34) Note that formatting the came ra’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protecte[...]

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    E 34 Reference Section The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following fe atures, a screen like that shown on the right is displa yed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images ( E 29) • Protect ( E 33) • Rotate imag e ( E 35) • Copy > Selected images ( E 36) • Welcome sc reen > Select an image ( E 40) • De[...]

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    E 35 Reference Section f Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during pla yback. Still images can be rotated 90 de grees clockw ise or 90 degrees counterclock wise. Select an image from the image selection screen ( E 34). When the Rotate image sc reen is displayed, press t he multi select or J or K to rota te the [...]

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    E 36 Reference Section h Copy (Copy Between Inte rnal Memory and Memory Card) Copy images between the interna l memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. • Camera to card : Copy images from internal memory to memory c ard. • Card to came ra : Copy images [...]

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    E 37 Reference Section B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG- and AVI-format files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured w ith another ma ke of camera or that have been modifi ed on a computer. • When copying im ages for which Print or der ( E 29) options are en abled, the print order settin gs are not copied. Howe v[...]

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    E 38 Reference Section The Movie Menu Movie Options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image s izes and faster movie bitrates mean gr eater image qualit y and larger movi e file sizes. * When no me mory card is inserted (i.e., w hen us ing the camera’s intern al memory), the setting is m VGA (640×4 80) . • The movie bitrate is t[...]

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    E 39 Reference Section Autofocus Mode (L26 Only) Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Enter shooti ng mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b ( e movie-record) b utton is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the dist ance between the camera and the s[...]

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    E 40 Reference Section The Se tup Me nu Welcome Screen Configure the we lcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. d button M z tab M Welcome screen Option Description None (defaul t setting ) The camera enters shoot ing or playback mo de without displaying the welcome screen . COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enter[...]

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    E 41 Reference Section Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. d button M z tab M Time zone and date Option Description Date and time Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displaye d on the screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D , M , Y , hour , minute ). ?[...]

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    E 42 Reference Section Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selecto r to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select x T ravel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. 3 Press K . • The travel destination scree n is displayed.[...]

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    E 43 Reference Section 4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • If dayligh t saving time is in e ffect, pres s H to enable daylight saving tim e function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one h our. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the k button to apply th[...]

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    E 44 Reference Section C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date a nd ti me option. UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin –10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara –9 Alaska, Anchorage +3 Moscow[...]

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    E 45 Reference Section Monitor Settings Set the option s below. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo info rmation is displaye d in the monitor. d button M z tab M Monit or settings Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness[...]

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    E 46 Reference Section Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a framing grid is displayed to help fram e pictures. It is not displayed when recordin g movies. The same infor mation as in Auto info is displaye d. Movie frame+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a frame is displayed b[...]

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    E 47 Reference Section Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the info rmation to be printed even from printers tha t do not support date printing ( E 31). The icon for the current set ting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shootin g mode ( A 6). No ico[...]

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    E 48 Reference Section Electronic VR Select the electronic VR (vibra tion reduction) setting used when shooting st ill images. When Auto is sel ected, R appears on the monitor ( A 6), and electronic VR is applied depending on shooting conditions. d button M z tab M Elect ronic VR Option Description w Auto In the foll owing conditions, electronic VR[...]

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    E 49 Reference Section B Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduct ion • Electronic VR is disabled while the flas h is used, except when usin g slow sync mode. Note that Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode i s slow sync with red-e ye reduction ( A 59). • If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of ti me, electronic VR will not f[...]

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    E 50 Reference Section Motion Detection Enable motion det ection to reduce the effe cts of subject movem ent and camera shake when shooting st ill images. The icon for the current set ting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shootin g mode ( A 6). When the camera dete cts camera shake or subj ect movement, it increas es shutter speed [...]

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    E 51 Reference Section AF Assist (L26 Only) Enable or disa ble AF-assist illu minator, which assists autofo cus operation when the subject is dimly lit. d button M z tab M AF assist Option Description Auto (defaul t setting ) AF-assist ill uminator wil l be used to as sist the focus operation when th e subject is di mly lit. The illum inator has a [...]

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    E 52 Reference Section Sound Settings Adjust the follo wing sound settings. d button M z tab M Sound settings Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off . When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations ar e completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and th ree times when an err [...]

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    E 53 Reference Section Auto Off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the m onitor turns off and the camera enters standby mo de to save power ( A 22). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before th e camera enters standby mode. d button M z tab M Auto of f Option Description Auto of f You can select 30 s [...]

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    E 54 Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this optio n to format t he internal me mory or a mem ory card. Formatting the internal memory or m emo ry cards permanently delet es all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer im portant data to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To f[...]

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    E 55 Reference Section Language Select one of 29 languages for disp lay of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Adjust settings fo r connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL . d button M z tab M Language Czech Russian Danish Romanian German Finnish (default setting) Swedish Spanish Vietnamese Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic It[...]

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    E 56 Reference Section Blink Warning Select whether or not the came ra detects h uman subjects that have blinked using face detection ( A 63) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait ( A 36) or Night portra it ( A 37) scene mode d button M z tab M Blink warning Option Description On When the camera de tects that one[...]

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    E 57 Reference Section The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are perfor med within a few seconds, the camera auto matically returns to shooting mode. Function Descript ion Enlarge th e detected face that b linked Rota[...]

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    E 58 Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload Set whether or not the camera’ s Eye-Fi card (a vailable fr om third-pa rty manufacturers) sends images to your computer. d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload Option Description b Enable Images created with this camera will be uploaded to the pre- determined comp uter. c Disable (default setting) Images will not b[...]

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    E 59 Reference Section Reset All When Reset is selected, th e camera’s settings will be res tored to their default val ues. Basic Shooting Functions Scene Mode d button M z tab M Reset all Option Default value Flash mode ( A 50) Auto Self-tim er ( A 53) Off Macro mode ( A 55) Off Exposure compensation ( A 57) 0.0 Option Default value Scene mode s[...]

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    E 60 Reference Section Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Skin softening ( E 22) On Smile timer ( E 23) On Blink proof ( E 23) Off Option Default value Image mode ( A 60) L26: P 4608×3456 L25: i 3648×2736 White bal ance ( E 24) Auto Continuous ( E 27) Single Color options ( E 28) Standard color Option Def[...]

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    E 61 Reference Section Others • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number ( E 63) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file number ing to “0001”, delete all images saved in the inte rnal memory or on the mem ory card ( A 31) before selec ting Reset all . • The following menu settings [...]

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    E 62 Reference Section Battery Type To ensure that the ca mera shows the correct battery level ( A 21), select the type that matches the batterie s currently in use. Firmware Version View the current c amera firmware versio n. d button M z tab M Battery type Option Description Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries COOLPIX [...]

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    E 63 Reference Section File and F older Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. • Files are saved in folde rs named with a folder number foll owed by an identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential numb er for images captured in Pa norama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; E 2) and “NIKON” for all other images ([...]

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    E 64 Reference Section Optional A cc essories 1 To charge EN-MH2 batte ries, use only Battery Ch arg er MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery chargers to char ge any other type of battery. 2 Included with the camera at the time of purchase ( A ii). Rechargeable batter y Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries) 1 Recha[...]

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    E 65 Reference Section Error Messages Display Cause/Solut ion A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 41 Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 10 Q (flashes in red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 26, 28 64 Please wait for the camera to finish recording. Wait until the im age is save d and the me ssage disappears[...]

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    E 66 Reference Section Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not be en form atted for use in this camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select No and m ake copies of any images which need to be kept bef ore formatting the memory card. Sele ct Yes and press the k button to format the memory car[...]

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    E 67 Reference Section Image cannot be modified . Cannot edit sele cted image. • Select images that support editing function . • Movies cannot be edite d. E 6 – Cannot record mov ie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Select memory car d with faster write speed. 13 Memory contains no images. No images in th e internal memor[...]

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    E 68 Reference Section * See the documenta tion provided with your printer for further guidan ce and information. System e rror Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, r emove and reinsert batte ry, and turn camera on. If e rror persists , contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. 10, 21 Printer err[...]

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    F 1 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Pr oduct .............. ............... ............. ..... F 2 The Camera .......... .................. ................... .................. ...................... ................... ... F 2 Batteries ............. .................. ...................... .................[...]

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    F 2 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the P roduct The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Ni kon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions note d in “For Your Sa fety” ( A viii - xiv) when using or storing your camera. B Do Not Subject the Prod uct to Strong Shocks The product[...]

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    F 3 Technical Notes and In dex B Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteri es, AC adapter, or Memory card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or de leting dat a, data may b e lost and the camera's memory or the memory card [...]

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    F 4 Technical Notes and In dex Batteries Be sure to read and fol low the warn ings noted in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xiv) before use. B Notes About Using Batter ies • Used batteri es may overh eat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommen ded expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if dis[...]

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    F 5 Technical Notes and In dex B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rech argeable Ni-MH batteri es while the y still have some charge remaining, the mes sage Battery e xhausted. may be di splayed premat urely when usin g the batteries. This is due to the “mem ory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batt[...]

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    F 6 Technical Notes and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memo ry cards. Approved memory cards ➝ A 15 • Observe the precautions n oted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer . • Before using a m emory card wit[...]

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    F 7 Technical Notes and In dex Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinne r, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Remove the batt eries if the ca mera will not be u sed for an extended pe riod. To prevent mo ld or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble -free use of the camera, we rec ommend you inser t the batterie s and operate the [...]

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    F 8 Technical Notes and In dex T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check t he list of common proble ms below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authoriz ed service representativ e. Power, Display, Settings Issues Proble m Cause/Sol ution A Camera turns off w ithout warning . • Battery is exhausted. • Camera has t[...]

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    F 9 Technical Notes and In dex Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movi e recording. Images and m ovies saved before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2012 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Time [...]

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    F 10 Technical Notes and In dex Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare inst ances, unusual charac ters may appear in the monito r and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phe nomenon is caused by a st rong external static charge. Turn the camera of f, remove and replace the batte ry, then turn the camera on again. In t[...]

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    F 11 Technical Notes and In dex Images are blurred. • Use flash. • Enable electronic VR or motion detection. • Use D (best shot selector). • Use tripod and self-time r. 50 86, E 48, E 50 40, 48, E 27 53 Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear occurs wh en extremel y bright ligh t strikes th e image sens o[...]

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    F 12 Technical Notes and In dex No sound when shutter is released. • Off is selected for Sound setti ngs > Shutter sound in setup menu. No sound i s heard with some shooting mode s and settings, even when On is selected. • Do not block the speaker. 86, E 52 3, 5 AF-assist illum inator does not light (L26 only). Off is sele cted for the AF as[...]

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    F 13 Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Skin tones are not softened. • In some shooti ng conditions, faci al skin tones may not be smoothed. • Use Skin softening in the playback menu for images containing four or more faces. 44 68, E 8 Saving images takes time. It may take more ti me to save images i n the following si tuations. • Whe[...]

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    F 14 Technical Notes and In dex Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode is not correctly se t in the setup menu. • Memory card contains no images. Repla ce the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. 87, E 55 13 Nikon Transf er 2 does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. • Batte[...]

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    F 15 Technical Notes and In dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Type Compact di gital camer a Effective pixels COOLPIX L26: 16.1 million COOLPIX L25: 10.1 million Image sensor COOLPIX L26: 1 / 2.3 -in. type CC D; approx. 16.44 million total pixels COOLPIX L25: 1 / 3 -in. type CCD; approx. 10.44 mill ion total pixels L[...]

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    F 16 Technical Notes and In dex Monitor 7.5-cm (3-in.), appro x . 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 20 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC me mory card File system DC[...]

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    F 17 Technical Notes and In dex Exposure Metering 256-se gment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital z oom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exp osure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps o f 1 / 3 EV) Shutter Mechanical and charge-cou pled electronic shutter Speed •[...]

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    F 18 Technical Notes and In dex Power sources • Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries • Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (av ailable separately) • AC Adapter EH-65A (available separ ately) Batte ry life COOLPIX L26: Still pictures*: • Approx. 200 shots when using alkaline batteries • A[...]

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    F 19 Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwi se stated, all fi gures are for a camera with a fully-charged LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batterie s operated at an ambie nt temperature of 25 °C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Pr oducts Association (C IPA) standards for measuring th e life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2)°C (73 ([...]

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    F 20 Technical Notes and In dex Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a st andard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of ca mera. • DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry -wide standard that al lows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory c[...]

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    F 21 Technical Notes and In dex Index Symbols R ...................... ................................ ... E4 g (Tele) . ................................ ............................... .... 24 f (Wide) ............ ................................ ................... 24 i Playback zoom ..................... ......................... 66 h Image th[...]

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    F 22 Technical Notes and In dex Blink proof........... ................................ . 45, E23 Blink warning .............. ....................... 87, E56 Brightness ........... ..................................... ..... E45 BSS ..... ................................ ....................... 40, E27 Button sound .................... ...........[...]

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    F 23 Technical Notes and In dex H Help .. ................................ ................................ ......... 35 I Identifier ......................... ................................ E63 Image mode ................ ................................ ......... 60 Internal memory .................. .............................. 14 J JPG.....[...]

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    F 24 Technical Notes and In dex Power-on lamp .......................... ................ 20, 21 Preset manual .................. .......................... E25 Pressing halfway ....................... ......................... 27 Print .. ........... 68, 70, E17, E19, E29 Print date .................. ................... 19, 86, E47 Print order ..[...]

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    F 25 Technical Notes and In dex Volume ................. ................................ ................... 83 W Welcome screen ....................... ...... 86, E40 White balance .................. ................ 48, E24 Z Zoom ............... ...................................... ................... 24 Zoom control ................... .....[...]

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    2012 No repr oduction in any f orm of this manual , in whole or in part (except f or brief quotation in critic al ar ticles or reviews), may be made without writte n authoriz ation fr om NIKO N CORPO RA TION. CT1L01(11) 6MM26611-01 DIGIT AL CAMERA Ref erence Manual[...]