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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
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i
Introduction
Preparation for Shooting
Basic Photography and
Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Selecting Scene Mode:
b Scene Mode
More on Playback
Recording and Viewing Movies
Connecting to Televisions,
Computers, and Printers
Shooting, Playback, and Setup
Menus
Technical Notes
Voice Recording
ii
Introduction
Introduction
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 prod-
uct will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of mal-
function
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the cam-
era 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 disassemble
Touching the product’s internal
parts could result in injury. Repairs
should be performed only by quali-
fied technicians. Should the camera
break open as the result of a fall or
other accident, take the product to
a Nikon-authorized service represen-
tative for inspection after unplug-
ging the product and/or removing
the batteries.
Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
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 chil-
dren
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
batteries or other small parts into
their mouths.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
iii
For Your Safety
Introduction
Observe caution when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when han-
dling batteries for use in this prod-
uct:
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 (c 10). Do
not combine old and new batter-
ies or batteries of different makes
or types.
If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1
NiMH batteries are purchased
separately, charge and use each
of them as a set. Do not combine
batteries from different pairs.
Insert batteries in the correct ori-
entation.
Do not short or disassemble bat-
teries 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.
Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
the batteries, such as discolora-
tion or deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.
Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the
MH-71 battery charger
(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 dur-
ing lightening 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 rep-
resentative for inspection. Failure
to observe these precautions
could result in fire or electric
shock.
iv
For Your Safety
Introduction
Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the
input and output jacks, use only the
cables provided or sold by Nikon for
the purpose, to maintain compli-
ance with product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs 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.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your sub-
ject’s eyes could cause temporary
visual impairment. Particular care
should be observed if photograph-
ing infants, when the flash should
be no less than one meter (39 in.)
from the subject.
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
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury
caused by broken glass and to pre-
vent liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
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Introduction
Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications Com-
mission (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 lim-
its are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful
interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following mea-
sures:
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 con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician
for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or modifi-
cations 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 pro-
vided 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
COOLPIX L6
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Notices
Introduction
Notice for Customers in Can-
ada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collec-
tion in European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropri-
ate collection point. Do not dis-
pose of as household waste.
For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................ii
For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii
Notices................................................................................................................ v
About This Manual............................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................2
Parts of the Camera...........................................................................................4
The Monitor.......................................................................................................6
Shooting .......................................................................................................6
Playback........................................................................................................7
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help ..............................................................8
Mode Selector...............................................................................................8
Multi Selector................................................................................................8
MENU Button................................................................................................9
Help Displays.................................................................................................9
Preparation for Shooting ..............................................................................10
Inserting Batteries ...........................................................................................10
Insert the Batteries ......................................................................................10
Supported Batteries.....................................................................................10
Turning On and Off the Camera..................................................................10
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time....................................................12
Inserting Memory Cards..................................................................................14
Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................15
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode .....................................16
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On...............................16
Step2 Frame a Picture .....................................................................................18
Step3 Focus and Shoot....................................................................................20
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures ....................................................................22
Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback..........................................................22
Deleting Pictures .........................................................................................22
Using the Flash ................................................................................................24
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ...............................................................26
Macro Close-up Mode.....................................................................................27
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Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode.....................................................28
Scene Mode .....................................................................................................28
Scene Assist Modes..........................................................................................29
Scene Modes....................................................................................................35
More on Playback ..........................................................................................42
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...........................................42
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom............................................................43
Editing Pictures................................................................................................44
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop..................................................................44
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting...................................................................45
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...............................................................46
Restrictions on Picture Editing......................................................................47
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .........................................................48
Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................48
Playing Voice Memos ..................................................................................48
Deleting Voice Memos ................................................................................48
Recording and Viewing Movies.....................................................................49
Movie Mode.....................................................................................................49
The Movie Menu .............................................................................................50
Movie Options.............................................................................................50
Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................51
Applying Movie Setting ...............................................................................51
Movie Playback................................................................................................53
Deleting Movie Files ....................................................................................53
Voice Recording .............................................................................................54
Making a Voice Recording..............................................................................54
Playing Voice Recordings................................................................................56
Copying Voice Recordings ..............................................................................58
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................60
Connecting to a TV..........................................................................................61
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................................62
Before Connecting the Camera ...................................................................62
Setting the USB Option ...............................................................................63
Transferring Pictures to a Computer ............................................................64
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Introduction
Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................66
Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................67
Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................................68
Printing Multiple Pictures.............................................................................69
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ..........................................................72
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus..........................................................74
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .........................................................74
Z Image Mode .........................................................................................75
d White Balance........................................................................................77
I Exp. +/- ..................................................................................................79
q Continuous............................................................................................80
A BSS........................................................................................................81
d Color Options.........................................................................................81
Restrictions on Camera Settings ..................................................................82
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..........................................................83
z Slide Show .............................................................................................85
A Delete ....................................................................................................87
D Protect .................................................................................................87
E Transfer Marking ..................................................................................88
L Copy......................................................................................................89
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu............................................................90
R Menus....................................................................................................91
V Welcome Screen ....................................................................................92
W Date.......................................................................................................93
Z Monitor Settings....................................................................................96
f Date Imprint...........................................................................................97
h Sound Settings.......................................................................................99
h Blur Warning..........................................................................................99
i Auto Off ..............................................................................................100
M Format Memory/O Format Card ..........................................................101
j Language .............................................................................................102
k Interface...............................................................................................102
n Reset All...............................................................................................103
g Battery Type .........................................................................................105
B Firmware Version .................................................................................105
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Introduction
Technical Notes ............................................................................................106
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................106
Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................107
Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................108
Cleaning ...................................................................................................109
Storage .....................................................................................................110
Error Messages...............................................................................................111
Troubleshooting............................................................................................115
Specifications .................................................................................................119
Index...............................................................................................................122
1
Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L6 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
Notations
A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “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 are indicated
with brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples
so that monitor icons can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual
display.
k Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on remov-
able memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the mem-
ory 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 format-
ted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.
This icon marks cautions, infor-
mation that should be read
before use to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the camera.
This icon marks notes, informa-
tion that should be read before
using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available else-
where in this manual or in the
Quick Start Guide.
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Introduction
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-
tion, 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 fre-
quently 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://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-
tronic 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 cam-
era 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 Manuals
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-
scribed, 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 has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accu-
rate 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).
3
Information and Precautions
Introduction
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced
by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local gov-
ernment 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 has been obtained, the copying or repro-
duction 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 docu-
ments stipulated by law is prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by pri-
vate 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 cop-
ies 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 soft-
ware, 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 (c 92). 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
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Power-on lamp (c 10)
Speaker (c 48, 53, 56)
Self-timer lamp
(c 26)
Built-in flash
(c 24)
Lens
(c 18, 108)
Lens cover closed
Lens cover
Optional AC adapter power cable
connector (under cover) (c 106)
Eyelet for camera strap
Built-in microphone (c 48, 49, 54)
Shutter-release
button (c 20)
Power switch (c 10)
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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
Monitor (c 6)
m button (c 9)
Connector cover
(c 61, 64, 67)
Cable connector
Flash lamp (c 24)
Tripod socket
Opening the
connector cover
i (playback) button
(c 22, 42)
Mode selector
(c 8, 16, 28, 49)
T (delete) button
(c 22, 43, 48, 53)
Zoom buttons (c 18)
t: zoom out
v: zoom in
See also:
j (thumbnail playback): c 42
k (playback zoom): c 43
l (help): c 9
H: Display self-timer menu
(c 26)
L: Display macro close-
up mode menu (c 27)
J: Display flash mode menu
(c 24)
d/E: Make selection/
transfer picture (c 62)
Battery-chamber cover
(c 10)
Battery
chamber
Memory card slot
cover (c 14)
Multi selector (c 8)
6
Introduction
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and
playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
Shooting
* Differs according to the current shooting mode.
See pages 54 and 56 for the monitor indicators during voice recording and voice playback.
+
1.0
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1 Shooting mode* ............ 16, 28, 49
2 Exposure lock............................. 40
3 Macro close-up mode................. 27
4 Zoom indicator..................... 18, 27
5 Focus indicator........................... 20
6 Flash mode ................................ 24
7 Camera shake icon..................... 25
8
Internal memory/memory card
indicator .................................... 14
9 Battery level indicator................. 16
10 ISO Sensitivity............................. 25
11 Self-timer indicator..................... 26
12
“Date not set” indicator...........111
Time zone indicator ....................93
13 Date imprint/Date counter.......... 97
14
Number of exposures
remaining...................................16
Movie length..............................49
15 Focus area..................................20
16 Exposure compensation value..... 79
17 Image mode...............................75
18 Color options setting.................. 81
19 White balance ............................ 77
20 Best shot selector (BSS)...............81
21 Continuous shooting mode ........ 80
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The Monitor
Introduction
Playback
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1 Current folder .......................... 107
2 File number and type................ 107
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Internal memory/
memory card indicator ............... 14
4 Battery level indicator................. 16
5 D-Lighting guide ........................ 45
6 Volume indicator.................. 48, 53
7 Voice memo recording guide...... 48
8 Voice memo playback guide....... 48
9
Current frame number/
total number of frames/ ............. 22
movie length.............................. 53
10 D-Lighting icon...........................45
11 Movie playback indicator............ 53
12 Voice memo icon........................48
13 Image mode...............................75
14 Movie indicator ..........................53
15 Protect icon................................87
16 Print-order icon ..........................72
17 Transfer icon ........................65, 88
18 Time of recording.......................12
19 Date of recording .......................12
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Introduction
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Mode Selector
Set the mode selector to the desired mode.
Multi Selector
In addition to activating the flash, macro-close up, and self-timer modes and
functions, the multi selector is also used to perform the following operations.
Full-Frame Playback
Navigating the Menus
* In the manual, the multi selector buttons for moving the cursor or selec-
tion up, down, left, and right are indicated with G, H, I and J.
T: Movie mode (c 49)
Record movies. Select one
of five movie options.
b: Scene mode (c 28)
Select one of fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects of
shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes,
and let the camera do the rest. You can also record sounds or
play back recorded sounds using Voice recording.
L: Auto mode (c 16)
A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the majority
of camera settings are con-
trolled by the camera.
Display the previous pic-
ture (c 22).
(I or G)
Display the next picture
(c 22).
(J or H)
Apply D-Lighting (c 45)
Return to the previous
menu, or move cursor left
(I).
Move cursor down (H).
Move cursor up (G).
Display the sub-menu,
move cursor right, or
make selection (J).
Make selection.
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Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Introduction
MENU Button
When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the
mode which has been selected.
L : Auto mode Shooting menu (c 74)
b : Scene mode Scene menu (c 28)
T : Movie mode Movie menu (c 50)
i : Playback mode Playback menu (c 83)
To display the setup menu (c 90), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus.
Help Displays
Press l (v) to view a description of the currently selected item.
Pressing G or H shows the previous or next menu item. Press d while the
help dialog is displayed to apply the setting.
MENU
Exit
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ON
30s
?
Set up
Date imprint
Sound settings
Blur warning
Auto off
Format memory
Displayed when there
are one or more previ-
ous menu items.
Displayed when there
are one or more menu
items to follow.
Displayed
when the
menu con-
tains two
or more
pages.
Continuous
Keep the
shutter-release button
pressed to take
pictures continuously.
MENU
Exit
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10
Preparation for Shooting
Preparation for Shooting
Inserting Batteries
Insert the Batteries
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
Hold the camera upside down to prevent the bat-
teries from falling out.
2 Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Supported Batteries
This camera uses the following size AA batteries.
Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries (batteries supplied)
Two LR6 alkaline batteries
Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available
separately)
Two ZR6 oxyride batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch
again.
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Inserting Batteries
Preparation for Shooting
j Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out
before removing or inserting batteries.
j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 109 of this manual.
Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
j Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in
the setup menu. The default setting is [Lithium]. When any other type of battery is used, turn
the camera on and change the setting (c 105).
k Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
k Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter kit
(c 106). 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.
k Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
The camera adjusts monitor brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings to
save power. When no operations are performed for fifteen seconds, the monitor turns off
and the power-on lamp blinks. If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds,
the camera enters standby mode. To reactivate the camera, press the shutter-release button
halfway. If no operations are performed in standby mode for another three minutes, the cam-
era turns off.
The amount of time allowed to pass before the camera enters standby mode can be specified
from the auto off menu (c 100).
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal.
Batteries with peeling
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Preparation for Shooting
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned
on.
1 Turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment
and the monitor will turn on.
2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J
to choose the desired language and
press d.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4 Press J.
The [Home time zone] menu is displayed.
If daylight saving time is in effect, see “Daylight
Saving Time” on the next page.
5 Press I or J to choose your home time
zone and press d.
The [Date] menu is displayed.
Date
No
Ye s
Set time and date?
Time zone
London, Casablanca
DaylightSaving
Home time zone
London, Casablanca
MENU
Back
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Preparation for Shooting
6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order
of day, month, and year may differ in
some areas) and press J.
7 Press G or H to edit the month ([M])
and press J.
8 Press G or H to edit year ([Y]), hour,
and minutes. Press J after setting each
item.
[D], [M], and [Y] blink.
9 Choose the order in which the day,
month, and year are displayed and press
d.
The settings are applied and monitor display
returns to the standard display for the current
mode.
j Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [DaylightSaving] in the time zone menu in step 4
and set the date.
1 Press the multi selector H to choose [DaylightSaving].
2 Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).
The d button toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3 Press G and then J and proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [DaylightSaving] off from the [Date] menu (c 93) in
the setup menu (c 90). The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.
Date
01
00 : 00
DM Y
09 2006
Date
10
00 : 00
DM Y
09 2006
Date
10
00 : 00
DM Y
10 2006
Date
10
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DM Y
10 2006
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Preparation for Shooting
Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera’s internal memory
(23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available sepa-
rately) (c 106).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically
stored on the memory card and only 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 Turn the camera off, and open the
memory card slot cover.
2 Insert the memory card.
Make sure that the camera is off (power-on
lamp is off) before inserting or removing the
memory card.
Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks
into place.
Close the memory card slot cover.
j Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards could damage the camera or the
memory card. Be sure that the memory card is
correctly oriented when inserting.
Terminals
Front
(label side)
Terminals
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Inserting Memory Cards
Preparation for Shooting
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off before
opening the memory card slot cover. Press the
memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once
released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ).
j Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed when the power is on,
the memory card must be formatted (c 101) 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 beginning format-
ting.
To begin formatting, press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Format] and then press d.
Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting
is complete.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L6, be sure
to format them with [Format] (c 101).
j 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.
j Memory Cards
Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, or disconnect the
AC adapter during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the mem-
ory card.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the camera or
memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify.
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
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 or to corrosive gases.
1
2
Format
No
Card is not formatted
Write protect switch
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback:
L
(Auto) Mode
Step1 Select
L
(Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam-
eras.
1 Slide the mode selector to L.
2 Turn the camera on.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment
and the monitor will turn on.
3 Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and option chosen for the image mode setting.
Monitor Description
NO ICON Batteries fully charged.
Batteries low; ready spare bat-
teries.
Warning!!
Battery
exhausted
w
Batteries exhausted. Replace
batteries.
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Battery level icon
Number of exposures
remaining
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Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
l Indicators in L (auto) Mode
l Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
In L mode, macro close-up mode (c 27) can be applied and pictures can be taken using
the flash (c 24) and self-timer (c 26). Press m in L (auto) mode to display the shooting
menu. The shooting menu allows you to specify the image mode (c 75), white balance set-
ting (c 77), exposure compensation (c 79), and to apply continuous shooting (c 80), BSS
(c 81), and color options (c 81) to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.
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Shooting mode
L displayed in auto mode
Internal memory/memory card
M
Pictures will be recorded to internal
memory.
O
Pictures will be recorded to memory
card.
Image mode
Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture.
The default setting is c Normal (2,816 × 2,112).
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Step2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera.
• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping
your fingers and other objects away from the lens,
flash, and microphone.
When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the
camera counterclockwise so that the built-in flash is
above the lens.
2 Frame the picture.
Frame the picture with the main subject positioned
near the center of the monitor.
Press t (j)/ v (k) to activate optical zoom. Press
t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in
the frame, or v (k) to zoom in so that the subject
fills a larger area of the frame.
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding v
(k) down for approximately two seconds triggers digital zoom. The subject is
magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×.
A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.
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Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom indicator displayed
when t (j)/ v (k) is
pressed
Optical zoom
(up to 3×)
Zoom indicator turns
yellow when digital
zoom is in effect
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Step2 Frame a Picture
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
j Digital Zoom
When enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy image might be produced due
to digital process.
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Step3 Focus and Shoot
1 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
The camera focuses on the subject in the
center of the focus area. When the subject
is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is
green. When the camera is unable to
focus, the focus indicator blinks red.
Change the composition and try again.
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed.
2 Press the shutter release button the rest
of the way down to take the picture.
The shutter will be released, and the picture will be
recorded to the memory card or internal memory.
Note that the flash may fire if the subject is poorly
lit.
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Step3 Focus and Shoot
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
j During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the y icon will be displayed, or the M or O icon will blink.
Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power
source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these
circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
l 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 down 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.
l Focus Lock
To focus on off-center subject, use focus lock as described blow.
Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus
is locked.
k Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly; if there
are objects of significantly differing levels of brightness in the scene (as when the sun is
behind the subject, throwing their features into shadow); if the primary subject exhibits little
contrast (as when the subject is generally the same color as the background); or if the scene
contains several objects at differing distances from the camera (as when the primary subject is
in a cage or behind a fence).
Set focus and
exposure
Take a picture
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Position the sub-
ject in the center
of the frame.
Press the
shutter-
release
button
halfway.
Confirm that the
focus indicator
(p) is green.
Continue holding
down the shutter
release button
halfway and
recompose the
picture.
Press the
shutter-
release
button the
rest of the
way down.
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback
Press i.
• Press the multi selector I (or G) to view pictures in
reverse order, J (or H) to view pictures in the order
recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll
quickly to a particular frame number without viewing
the intervening pictures.
For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi
Selector” (c 8).
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while
being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Press i again to return to the shooting mode.
Deleting Pictures
1 Press T to delete the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Yes] and press d.
• To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No]
and press d.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
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Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
k Full-Frame Playback Mode
The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode.
k Viewing Pictures
When the camera is off, pressing i for about one second will turn the camera on in the
full-frame playback mode.
Pictures stored to the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
k Deleting the Last Picture Taken
In shooting mode, press T to delete the last picture taken. The
confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press the
multi selector G or H to choose [Yes] and press d.
To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and press
d.
Option Press Description c
Enlarge picture
k (v)
Enlarge view of picture currently
displayed in the monitor up to
about 10
×.
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View thumbnails j (t)
Display 4 or 9 picture thumbnails.
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Record/play voice memo
Records/plays voice memos up to 20
seconds in length.
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D-lighting
u (d)
Enhance brightness and contrast in
dark portions of the pictures.
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View playback menu m
Display the playback menu.
83
Switch to shooting
mode
i
Switch to the shooting mode
selected with the mode selector.
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No
Ye s
Erase 1 image?
Erase 1 image?
Erase 1 image?
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Using the Flash
The flash menu will help you to set the flash mode best suited the shooting
conditions.
The flash has a range of 0.3–5.0 m (11.8 in.–16 ft. 4.9 in.) when the camera
is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
0.3–3.0 m (11.8 in.–9 ft. 10.1 in.). The following flash modes are available:
1 Press J (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose the desired flash mode and press
d.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not applied by press-
ing d within five seconds.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
When z is selected, the icon is only displayed for
five seconds after the setting is applied.
The flash mode applied in L mode is stored in the
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned
off.
z Auto (default setting in L mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
A Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red eye” in portraits (c 25).
B Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
J Fill flash
Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
D Slow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
AUTO
Flash
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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
j When Lighting is Poor
When lighting is poor and the flash is off (B), the y or W
icon may appear on the monitor. Note the following.
Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (rec-
ommended).
If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken,
the picture may be blurred. Select [No] to exit without
recording the picture.
•The W icon is displayed when the camera increases sensitiv-
ity from the normal sensitivity to minimize blur caused by
slow shutter speeds. The picture taken when the W icon is
displayed may be slightly mottled.
• The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, which
makes recording time increase.
j Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, bright reflections from dust particles in
the air may appear as bright spots in the pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to
B (Off) in the monitor or zoom in on the subject.
k 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.
k Red-eye Reduction
The COOLPIX L6 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired
several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If the camera detects
“red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as
it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates nor-
mally to take another picture. Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.
In some rare cases, other portion of pictures may be affected. Should this occur, choose
another flash mode and try again.
10
10
10
Picture is blurred.
Picture is blurred.
save picture?
save picture?
Picture is blurred.
save picture?
No
Ye s
Flash lamp
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When
using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it
on a flat, and stable surface.
1 Press H (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [On] and press d.
•The 10H icon is displayed.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for
the current mode if the setting is not applied by
pressing d within five seconds.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
The focus and exposure are adjusted.
4 Press the shutter-release button
fully.
The self-timer starts.
The self-timer lamp will blink for about
nine seconds. The lamp stops blinking one
second before the photograph is taken
and remains lit until the shutter is
released.
A countdown of the time remaining until
the shutter is released is displayed in the
monitor.
• To cancel the self-timer without taking a
picture, press the shutter-release button again before the picture is taken.
OFF
ON
OFF
Self-timer
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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm
(3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at
distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back and
check the results.
1 Press L (macro close-up mode).
The macro close-up mode is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [On] and press d.
•The F icon is displayed.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for
the current mode if the setting is not applied by
pressing d within five seconds.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press v (k) or t (j) to frame the pic-
ture.
Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position.
The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm
(3.9 in.) at the zoom position at which L turns
green.
4 Focus and shoot.
• The macro close-up mode applied in L mode is
stored in the camera’s memory even after the cam-
era is turned off.
k Macro Close-up Mode
In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release
button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.
ON
OFF
Macro close-up
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Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
Scene Mode
The camera offers a choice of “assist” and “scene”
modes. In these mode, camera settings are auto-
matically optimized for the selected subject type.
Scene Assist Modes (four types)
Scene assist modes offer framing assist options to
help you compose your shots.
Scene Modes (eleven types)
Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject
type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release but-
ton. Voice recording which allows you to record sounds and play back
recorded sound can also be selected from the scene menu.
* See “Voice Recording” (c 54)
l Image Mode
The [Z Image mode] (c 75) can be set in the assist menu of
the scene assist modes or in the scene menu. Changes made to
the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
B
Portrait
Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background
details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.
E
Landscape
Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in
such subjects as skyscapes and forests.
P
Sports
Fast shutter speeds freeze fast-moving subjects for dynamic sports scenes.
D
Night portrait
Use for a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting
in portraits shot taken at night.
C Party/indoor G Night landscape O Copy
H Beach/snow M Close up L Back light
I Sunset N Museum F Panorama assist
J Dusk/dawn K Fireworks show O Voice recording*
MENU
Exit
?
Portrait
Portrait couple
Portrait figure
Image mode
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Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
Scene Assist Modes
These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to
compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor.
Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes
1 Select b mode.
2 Press m to display the scene menu.
3 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose a scene assist mode and press d.
The framing assist menu is displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
4 Press G or H to choose the appropriate
composition type and press d.
5 Frame a picture and shoot.
When the framing guides are displayed,
position the subject in the framing guide.
MENU
Exit
?
Scene menu
SCN
Set up
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night portrait
Scene assist modes
MENU
Exit
?
Portrait
Face-priority AF
Portrait
Portrait left
Portrait right
Portrait close-up
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Scene Assist Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
B Portrait Assist
Use this mode for portraits in which the main sub-
ject stands out clearly while background details are
softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-
looking skin tones.
m
Face-priority AF
Camera automatically recognizes human faces and focuses on face of portrait
subject (c 31).
B
Portrait
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are dis-
played.
N
Portrait left
Compose shot with subject in the left half of the frame. Camera focuses on
subject inside the framing guides.
O
Portrait right
Compose shot with subject in the right half of the frame. Camera focuses on
subject inside the framing guides.
P
Portrait close-up
Compose shot with subject’s face in the top half of the frame. Camera
focuses on face area inside the framing guides.
Q
Portrait couple
Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera focuses on subjects
inside the framing guides.
C
Portrait figure
Compose shot in “tall” orientation. Camera focuses on subject inside the
framing guides.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Red-eye reduction flash))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
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Scene Assist Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
Taking Pictures in the Face-priority AF
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Face-priority AF] in the portrait
assist menu and press d.
•The K guide is displayed.
2 Frame a picture using the K guide.
When the camera detects a face, the guide is dis-
played with a double yellow border.
When the camera detects more than one face, the
closest face is framed by a double border and the
rest by a single border. The camera focuses on the
face framed by the double border. If the camera
loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because the subject has looked
away from the camera), borders are no longer displayed and monitor display
returns to that shown in step 1.
3 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Focus and exposure are set, and the double
border turns green.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest
of the way down to take a picture.
j Face-Priority AF
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or
not the subject is facing the camera.
The camera will focus continuously until a face detected.
If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again.
If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focus is on the center of the frame.
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
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Scene Assist Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
E Landscape Assist
Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and
portraits featuring a landmark in the background.
* Focus indicator (c 20) is always displayed in green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not always be in
focus.
E
Landscape
Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed.*
S
Scenic view
Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity.* Align top of
skyline with the wavy framing guide displayed to determine the composition.
U
Architecture
Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infinity.* A grid is
displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals
aligned with the frame.
V
Group right
Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and landmark or other
objects in background at left of frame.
W
Group left
Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and landmark or other
objects in background at right of frame.
J Flash: [Landscape], [Scenic view], [Architecture]: B (Off)
[Group right], [Group left]: Changeable
(Default: z (Auto))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
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Scene Assist Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
P Sports Assist
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze
the action in a single shot or record motion in a series
of pictures. No framing guides are displayed.
P
Sports
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of
about 1.7 frames per second (fps). Camera records 10 shots when image
mode is set to [c Normal (2816)].
Camera focuses continuously even when the shutter-release button is not
pressed.
X
Sport spectator
As above, except that camera focuses at ranges of 4.5 m (14 ft.) to infinity at
maximum wide-angle zoom position and 6 m (19 ft.) to infinity at maximum
telephoto position.
Y
Sport composite
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera
takes 16 shots in about 2.3 seconds and arranges them in
four rows to form a single picture (f: 1,600 × 1,200 pix-
els). Camera focuses continuously even when the shutter-
release button is not pressed.
J Flash: B (Off)
H Self-timer: Off
L Macro close-up: Off
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Scene Assist Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
D Night Portrait Assist
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between
the main subject and background lighting in por-
traits shot taken at night. This mode offers the same
assist options as portrait assist mode (c 30), but
[Face-Priority AF] is not available. Pictures taken at
slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise;
to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod
or rest it on a flat, stable surface.
k Noise Reduction
Noise reduction (c 25) may be automatically applied as pictures taken in night portrait assist
mode are recorded.
J Flash: A (Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction)
(A is displayed in the monitor.)
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
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Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
1 Select b mode.
2 Press m to display the scene menu.
3 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose the scene mode and press d.
• Three pages of scene modes are available, begin-
ning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Voice
recording].
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
4 Frame the subject and take the
picture.
MENU
Exit
?
Scene menu
SCN
Party/indoor
Beach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Night landscape
Scene modes
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Scene Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
The following scene modes are available:
C Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting.
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Auto with red-eye reduction))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
H Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: z (Auto))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
I Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: B (Off))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
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Scene Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
l Noise Reduction
Noise reduction (c 25) may be automatically applied as pictures taken in dusk/dawn and
night landscape modes are recorded.
J Dusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sun-
rise or after sunset.
Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always
lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not
always be in focus.
Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring.
J Flash: B (Off)
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
G Night landscape
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night land-
scapes.
Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always
lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway; note, however, objects in foreground may not
always be in focus.
Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring.
J Flash: B (Off)
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
M Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close
range (c 27).
Camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway to lock focus.
Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: z (Auto))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
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Scene Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
N Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for exam-
ple, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which
you do not want to use the flash.
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
•[A] (c 81) turns on automatically.
Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
J Flash: B (Off)
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Available
K Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of
light from a firework.
Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always
lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not
always be in focus.
Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring.
J Flash: B (Off)
H Self-timer: Off
L Macro close-up: Off
O Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
Use macro close-up mode (c 27) to focus at short ranges.
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: B (Off))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Available
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Scene Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
L Back light
Use when light is coming from behind your portrait subject,
throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires auto-
matically to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows.
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
J Flash: J (Fill flash)
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Off
F Panorama assist (c 40)
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single pan-
orama using PictureProject.
J Flash: Changeable (Default: B (Off))
H Self-timer: Available
L Macro close-up: Available
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Scene Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 39)
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod
for best results.
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene
menu and press d.
•The E icon appears in yellow to indicate the pan-
orama direction (that is, the direction in which pic-
tures are serialized).
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G, H, I, or J to select the
desired pan direction and press d.
The arrow showing the selected direction turns
white.
Before the first picture is taken, the flash mode
(c 24), self-timer (c 26), and macro close-up
(c 27) settings can be adjusted.
The direction can be re-selected by pressing d again.
3 Take the first picture.
The first picture is displayed in the first
third of the monitor.
4 Take the second picture.
Compose the next picture so that it over-
laps the first picture.
Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the scene.
MENU
Exit
?
Scene menu
SCN
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
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Scene Modes
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode
5 Press d to finalize the series.
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2.
j Panorama Assist
Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), and macro close-up (c 27) settings cannot be
adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-
mode setting (c 75) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
l G
The G icon (white) is displayed to show that white balance
and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first
shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same
exposure and white balance settings.
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More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Pressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 22) to
display pictures in “contact sheets” of four or nine
thumbnail images. The following operations can be
performed while thumbnails are displayed:
To Press Description c
Choose pictures
Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to
choose pictures.
8
Change number
of pictures dis-
played
With four thumbnails displayed, press j
(t) to view nine thumbnails. With nine
thumbnails displayed, press k (v) to display
four thumbnails. With four thumbnails dis-
played, press k (v) to return to full-frame
playback.
Cancel thumb-
nail playback
d
Cancel thumbnail playback and return to full-
frame playback.
Delete picture
T
Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose
[Yes] and press d to delete.
22
View playback
menu
m Display the playback menu. 83
Switch to shoot-
ing mode
i
Switch to the shooting mode selected with
the mode selector.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Press k (v) to zoom in on still images displayed in
full-frame playback (c 22). Playback zoom is not
available when the current picture is a movie or a
copy created using the small picture option.
The playback zoom ratio is displayed in the monitor
while the picture is zoomed in, and the following
operations can be performed:
To Press Description c
Zoom in k (v)
Zoom increases each time k (v) is pressed, to
a maximum of 10×. While the image is
zoomed in, the zoom ratio is displayed in the
top left corner of the monitor.
Zoom out j (t)
Zoom decreases each time j (t) is pressed.
To cancel playback zoom, zoom out until
entire picture is displayed.
View other
areas of picture
Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of pic-
ture not visible in the monitor. To use the
multi selector to view other pictures, cancel
playback zoom.
8
Crop picture
Crop current picture to contain only the por-
tion visible in the monitor.
44
Return to full-
frame playback
d
Cancel playback zoom and return to full-
frame playback.
Delete picture
T
Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose
[Yes] and press d to delete.
22
View playback
menu
m Display the playback menu. 83
Switch to shoot-
ing mode
i
Switch to the shooting mode selected with
the mode selector.
22
:
Scroll
Scroll
: :
Zoom
Zoom
:
Zoom
4.0
Scroll
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Editing Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
If the N:u icon is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom enabled
(c 43), the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be
saved as a separate file.
1 Press k (v) to zoom in on the image in
full-frame playback (c 22).
2 Adjust display so that only the portion of
the picture to be saved is shown.
Press k (v) or j (t) to adjust the zoom ratio.
Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to scroll to
areas of the picture not currently visible in the mon-
itor.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press the shutter-release button.
The confirmation dialog will be displayed.
4 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
• A new picture, containing only the area visible in
the monitor, is created.
k Cropped Copy Image Mode
Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy
was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings
for cropped copies. (Unit: pixel)
d 2,591 × 1,944 e 2,048 × 1,536 f 1,600 × 1,200
g 1,280 × 960 h 1,024 × 768 i 640 × 480
J 320 × 240 K 160 × 120
:
Scroll
Scroll
:
Scroll
:
Zoom
Zoom
:
Zoom
4.0
Save this image
Save this image
as displayed?
as displayed?
Save this image
as displayed?
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Editing Pictures
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Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting
D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con-
trast, of pictures affected by backlighting or insufficient flash lighting.
1 Press u (d) in full-frame playback
(c 22).
A: z (D-Lighting guide) is displayed for pictures
that can be adjusted automatically.
The original picture is displayed at left and the pic-
ture applied with D-lighting enhancement is dis-
played at right.
2 Press G or H to choose [OK] and press
d.
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast
is created.
To exit without creating a new copy, choose [Can-
cel] and press d.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the z icon
displayed during playback.
OK
Cancel
D-Lighting
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Editing Pictures
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H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files
with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes:
1 Display the desired picture in full-frame
playback mode (c 22) and press m.
The playback menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Small pic.] and press d.
The small picture options are displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose the desired copy
size and press d.
The confirmation dialog will be displayed.
To exit without creating a new copy, press m.
4 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
A small picture copy is created at the chosen size.
I 640×480 Suited to television playback.
J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.
K 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.
MENU
Exit
?
Playback menu
Transfer marking
Small pic.
Copy
Small pic.
640×480
320×240
160×120
MENU
Exit
No
Ye s
Create small picture file?
Create small picture file?
Create small picture file?
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Editing Pictures
More on Playback
Small copies are recognized by their gray border and
the I, J, or K icon displayed during playback.
Restrictions on Picture Editing
The following restrictions apply to copies created using crop (c 44), D-Light-
ing (c 45), and small picture (c 46).
Copies created using the crop or small picture functions cannot be edited
again.
The D-Lighting function cannot be used on copies created using the D-
Lighting function. In other words, this function can only be applied to a
picture once.
k Picture Editing
• The COOLPIX L6 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non-
COOLPIX L6 digital cameras.
If a copy created using the COOLPIX L6 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture
may not be displayed or may not 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.
l Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
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.
Copies created using crop, D-Lighting, and small picture have the same transfer marking
(c 88) as the original but are not marked for printing (c 72) or protecting (c 87).
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
The camera’s built-in microphone can be used to record voice memos for pic-
tures indicated by the N:O (voice memo recording guide) icon in full-frame
playback (c 22).
Recording Voice Memos
Press and hold the shutter-release button to
record a voice memo. Recording ends after
about 20 seconds or when the shutter-
release button is released.
Do not touch the built-in microphone
during recording.
• During recording, y and P blink in
the monitor display.
Playing Voice Memos
Select a picture with a recorded voice
memo and press the shutter-release button
to play it back. Playback ends when the
voice memo ends or the shutter-release
button is pressed again.
Pictures with voice memos are indicated
by the N:P and P icons in full-frame
playback.
Press t (j) or v (k) to adjust the volume.
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a picture with a
recorded voice memo and
press T. Choose P and
press d to delete the voice
memo only.
j Voice Memos
Voice memo file names are the same as those of the images they attach to except that the
extension is “.WAV”, e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV” (c 107).
If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice
memo can be recorded.
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Recording and Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies
Movie Mode
Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the
built-in microphone.
1 Select T mode.
The maximum length of the movie that can be
recorded is displayed in the monitor.
2 Press the shutter-release button to start
recording.
A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows
the amount of recording time remaining.
To end recording, press the shutter-release button
again.
Recording will end automatically when the internal
memory or memory card is full.
j Recording Movies
The flash (c 24) and self-timer (c 26) can not be used in movie mode. Macro close-up
(c 27) can be used while movies are being recording.
Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are being recorded. Adjust zoom
before beginning recording. Once recording begins, optical zoom cannot be adjusted.
l Settings for Movie Mode
The movie options and the auto-focus mode option can be set in the movie mode (c 50, 51).
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Recording and Viewing Movies
The Movie Menu
Movie Options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
1
All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length may vary depending on type of
memory card used.
2
To prevent TV movie 640 A from ending unexpectedly, use card rated for 10 MB/s.
k Movie File and Folder Names
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (c 107).
Option Description
Maximum movie length
1
Internal
memory
Memory card
23 MB 256 MB
Q
TV movie 640A
Movies are recorded at 30
frames per second. Each
frame is 640 × 480 pixels in
size. This option allows
smoother motion than movies
recorded with [TV movie
640].
20 sec. 3 min. 30 sec
2
R
TV movie 640
Movies are recorded at 15
frames per second. Each
frame is 640 × 480 pixels in
size.
41 sec. 7 min.
u
Small size 320A
Movies are recorded at 30
frames per second. Each
frame is 320 × 240 pixels in
size. This option allows
smoother motion than movies
recorded with [Small size
320].
41 sec. 7 min.
S
Small size 320
(default setting)
Movies are recorded at 15
frames per second. Each
frame is 320 × 240 pixels in
size.
1 min. 21 sec. 13 min. 40 sec.
U
Smaller size 160
Movies are recorded at 15
frames per second. Each
frame is 160 × 120 pixels in
size. Small size allows for
recording of longer movies.
4 min. 28 sec. 45 min. 30 sec.
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The Movie Menu
Recording and Viewing Movies
Auto-Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Applying Movie Setting
1 Select T mode.
2 Press m.
The movie menu is displayed.
3 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Movie options] or [Auto-focus
mode] and press d.
The options available for the selected item are dis-
played.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
Option Description
Z Single AF
(default setting)
Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway and locks at this position during recording.
a Full-time AF
Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter-
release button is not pressed. Choose [Single AF] if the sound
of the camera focusing interferes with recording.
MENU
Exit
?
Movie
Set up
Movie options
Auto-focus mode
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The Movie Menu
Recording and Viewing Movies
4 Press G or H to choose the desired set-
ting and press d.
The setting is enabled and the movie menu is dis-
played.
Press m to return to the main movie menu with-
out applying the setting.
Movie options
TV movie 640
TV movie 640
Small size 320
Small size 320
Smaller size 160
MENU
Exit
Auto-focus mode
Single AF
Full-time AF
MENU
Exit
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Recording and Viewing Movies
Movie Playback
In full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recog-
nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in
full-frame playback and press d.
Use t (j)/v (k) to adjust playback volume.
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the
monitor. Press the multi selector I or J to choose
a control, then press d to perform the selected
operation.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
Deleting Movie Files
Display a movie in full-frame (c 22) or thumbnail
playback mode (c 42) and press T.
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose [Yes]
and press d to delete the movie, or choose [No]
and press d to return to the normal playback dis-
play without deleting the movie.
To Press Description
Rewind Q Movie rewinds while d is pressed.
Fast forward U Movie advances while d is pressed.
Pause R
Pause playback.
The following operations can be performed while playback
is paused.
V Rewind movie by one frame.
W Advance movie by one frame.
z Resume playback.
S Stop playback and return to full-frame playback.
Stop S Stop playback and return to full-frame playback.
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Volume indicator
Pausing
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Voice Recording
Voice Recording
Making a Voice Recording
Voice recordings of about 50 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on
the memory card (256 MB or more) are available.
1 Select b mode.
2 Press m to display the scene menu.
3 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [O Voice recording] and press d.
The date and the maximum length of the voice
recording that can be made are displayed in the
monitor.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
4 Press the shutter-release button
to start voice recording.
To pause recording, press d. Press again
to resume recording.
To end recording, press the shutter-release
button again.
Recording will end automatically if the
internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording
on the memory card (256 MB or more).
MENU
Exit
?
Scene menu
SCN
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
Voice recording
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Time remaining
Index number
Recording indicator
Length of recording
Progress indicator
File number
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Making a Voice Recording
Voice Recording
j Notes on Voice recording
Do not touch the microphone during voice recording.
Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/memory card has less than ten sec-
onds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient.
It is recommended to use the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) for extended
recording.
Test recording beforehand, to ensure proper function, is advised.
k Monitor During Voice Recordings
If no operations are performed for five seconds, the monitor will turn off automatically to
save power.
The following operations are available while the monitor is off.
Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to add index.
Press d to pause or resume voice recording.
Press the shutter-release button to end voice recording.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the monitor for about five seconds.
k Sound File
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (c 107) for the file and folder names of voice
recordings.
l Adding an index
An index can be added by pressing the multi selector G, H,
I, or J during recording. The camera can locate the index
during playback and begin playback from this point. The start
is assigned an index of one; other indices are assigned in
ascending order, to a maximum of 98. The current index num-
ber is shown in the monitor.
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Voice Recording
Playing Voice Recordings
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [O Voice recording] in the scene
menu and press d.
The voice recording screen is displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press i.
Currently saved voice recordings are listed.
3 Press G or H to choose the desired
voice recording and press d.
The voice recording playback screen is displayed
and playback starts.
Index markers show the index position added dur-
ing recording.
MENU
Exit
?
Scene menu
SCN
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
Select sound file
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MENU
Copy
File number
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ate o
f
recor
di
ng
Audio playback
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Length of recording
Volume
Index markers
Control icons
File number
Playback time
Index number
Progress indicator
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Playing Voice Recordings
Voice Recording
Volume can be adjusted with t (j)/v (k) during playback. Playback con-
trols are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I or J to choose a con-
trol, then press d to perform the selected operation.
j Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer
Voice recordings cannot be copied to a computer using PictureProject. Set the USB option in
the setup menu [Interface] to [Mass storage] (c 102) and copy the files directly from the
camera. Once copied to a computer, voice recordings can be played back with a player that
supports WAV format files (such as QuickTime). Indices added during recording work only
when playing back on the camera.
l Returning to the Voice Recording Mode
Press i on the voice recording list screen to return to the voice recording mode.
l Deleting Voice Recordings
To delete a voice recording, press T during playback or while the recording is highlighted in
the voice recording list screen. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose [Yes] and
press d to delete the recording and return to the voice recording list screen, or choose [No]
and press d to return to the voice recording list screen without deleting recording.
To Press Description
Pause playback R Press d to pause playback.
Resume play-
back
z
When playback is paused, use multi selector to select z
icon, then press d.
Rewind Q Press and hold d.
Fast forward U Press and hold d.
Index return s Press d to return to start of current index.
Index skip r Press d to skip to next index.
Stop playback S Press d to return to voice recording list.
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Voice Recording
Copying Voice Recordings
This option is used to transfer voice recordings from the camera’s internal
memory to the memory card, or vice versa.
This option is available only when the memory card is inserted.
When copying voice recordings, first perform steps 1 and 2 of “Playing Voice
Recordings” and switch to voice recording playback mode.
1 Press m on the voice recording list
screen.
The voice recording copy screen is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to select
the copy direction and press d.
MNO: from internal memory to a memory card
ONM: from a memory card to internal memory
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to select the copy mode
and press d.
[Selected files]: Selected voice recordings will be
copied.
Proceed to step 4.
[Copy all files]: All voice recordings will be copied.
Proceed to step6.
When MNO is selected in step 2, the [Camera to card] option is displayed.
Select sound file
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MENU
Copy
Copy sound files
MENU
Exit
Card to camera
Selected files
Copy all files
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Copying Voice Recordings
Voice Recording
4 Press G or H to choose a voice record-
ing and press J.
Selected data will be marked with y.
Repeat this step until all desired recordings are
selected.
To cancel the selection, choose the voice recording
again and press Jand y turns off.
5 Press d.
6 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
• Copying starts. To cancel, choose [No] and press
d.
When [Copy all files] is selected in step 3, “All files
will be copied. OK?” is displayed.
j Copy
If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, the
message “Out of memory” will be displayed (c 112) and copying terminated. The voice
recordings left out of memory are not copied. Delete unwanted pictures or voice record-
ings, or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again.
Voice recordings made with another make of camera cannot be copied.
Select sound files
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Exit
Select
Select sound files
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view
pictures you have taken.
Connecting to a TV (c 61)
Connecting to a Computer (c 62)
Connecting to a Printer (c 66)
j Before Connecting the Camera
Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera
from turning off unexpectedly while connected.
k
Playback, Transfer, or Print Pictures from Internal Memory
To view pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory on a TV, or to transfer them to a
computer or print with direct connection to a printer, remove the memory card from the cam-
era.
l 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, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using
your camera’s [Print set] menu (c 72).
View pictures on a TV by connecting your
camera via the supplied audio/video cable.
Use the supplied PictureProject
software to copy pictures to a
computer, and then organize,
browse, edit, and save those
pictures. Connect the camera
to the computer using the
supplied USB cable. You can
also print pictures from a
printer connected to the com-
puter using PictureProject
installed in the computer.
Connect your camera directly to a PictBridge-com-
patible printer. Use the supplied USB cable to con-
nect the camera to a printer for direct printing.
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Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play
back pictures on the television.
1 Turn the camera off.
2 Connect the A/V cable.
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to
the audio-in jack.
3 Tune the television to the video channel.
See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4 Press i for one second to turn the cam-
era on.
The camera monitor will remain off and the image
normally shown in the monitor will be displayed on
the television.
j Connecting the A/V Cable
When connecting the A/V cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly.
Do not use force when connecting the A/V cable to the camera. When disconnecting the
A/V cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s A/V connector and the A/V cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
j Video Mode
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your televi-
sion. The video mode setting is an option in the [Interface] (c 102) item in the setup menu
(c 90).
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Connecting to a Computer
Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to
copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be
installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the
Quick Start Guide.
Confirming USB Option
The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera
to a computer:
Press E (d) on the camera.
Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.
The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the
USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.
1
This camera supports the USB mass storage device class (default setting [Mass storage]) and
Picture Transfer Protocol ([PTP]) USB transfer protocols.
2
The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures in the following cases.
Use [Transfer] in PictureProject.
When transferring pictures from the camera's internal memory and [Mass storage] is
selected in the [USB] menu.
When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding
the switch to the "write” position before transferring pictures.
3
If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB option to
[Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the Found New Hardware Wizard will be displayed when
the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the window, and discon-
nect the camera from the computer.
Operating system
USB option
1
E (d) on the camera
2
PictureProject
Transfer button
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Choose [Mass storage] or [PTP].
Windows 2000 Professional
3
Choose [Mass storage].
Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later)
Choose [PTP].
Choose [Mass storage]
or [PTP].
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Setting the USB Option
Set the USB option (c 102) in the setup menu on the camera before con-
necting the camera to the computer or printer.
1 Press m.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Set up] and press d.
The setup menu is displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Interface] and
press d.
4 Press G or H to choose [USB] and press
d.
5 Press G or H to choose [PTP] or [Mass
storage] and press d.
The setting is enabled.
To finish setting, press m.
MENU
Exit
?
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/-
Continuous
MENU
Exit
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Set up
Language
Interface
Reset all
Battery Type
Firmware version
Interface
USB
Video mode
Auto transfer
MENU
Exit
PTP
Mass storage
MENU
Exit
USB
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Transferring Pictures to a Computer
1 Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.
2 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown
below.
3 Turn the camera on.
At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject
Transfer is launched immediately with recognition
of camera connection.
4 Transfer pictures and movies.
Transfer using PictureProject
While PictureProject Transfer is launched, click [Transfer] of PictureProject Trans-
fer.
All pictures and movies marked for transfer are copied to the computer. Once
transfer is complete, pictures are displayed in PictureProject.
Transfer using E (d) on the camera
While PictureProject Transfer is launched, press E (d) on the camera to copy
pictures marked for transfer (c 65) to the computer. The following messages
are displayed in the camera monitor during transfer.
j Connecting the 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.
Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
Preparing to transfer Transfer completed
Transferring images
to computer
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5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.
If the USB option is set to [PTP]
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]
Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the
camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Safely
remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Stop
USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”) to the Trash.
k Marking Pictures for Transfer
Pictures marked for transfer are recognized by the E icon dis-
played during playback. By default, all pictures are automati-
cally marked for transfer. Two options control transfer marking:
[Interface]>[Auto transfer] in the setup menu: Choose [On] to
mark all new pictures for transfer (c 102).
[Transfer marking] in the playback menu: Change marking
for existing pictures (c 88).
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 121) printers can connect the camera
directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Take pictures
Select pictures for print-
ing using [Print set] option
(c 72)
Connecting the camera and printer (c 67)
Print pictures one at
a time (c 68)
Print multiple pictures (c 69)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting the Camera and Printer
1 Set the USB option (c 63) to [PTP].
2 Turn the camera off.
3 Turn the printer on.
Check printer settings.
4 Connect the USB cable as shown below.
5 Turn the camera on.
The PictBridge start-up screen ( ) will be displayed
in the camera monitor. The camera will then enter
full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo dis-
played in the top left corner of the monitor ( ).
j Connecting the 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.
Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
USB
PTP
Mass storage
MENU
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PictBridge
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 67), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1 Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J
to choose a picture and press d.
The [PictBridge] menu is displayed.
To choose a picture from a list of thumbnails, press
j (t) and use the multi selector to choose the
desired picture, or press k (v) to exit to full-frame
playback.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G or H to choose [Copies] and
press d.
3 Press G or H to choose the number of
copies (up to 9) and press d.
4 Press G or H to choose [Paper size] and
press d.
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5 Press G or H to choose the desired
paper size and press d.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
[Default] in the paper size menu and press d.
6 Press G or H to choose [Start print] and
press d.
7 Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1
when printing is complete.
Press d to terminate printing before printing is
complete.
Printing Multiple Pictures
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 67), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1 Press m.
The print menu is displayed.
Paper size
Default
3.5 x 5 in.
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
100 x 150mm
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Printing
002/005
OK
Cancel
Current print/
total number of prints
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2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Paper size] and press d.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose the desired
paper size and press d.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
[Default] in the paper size menu and press d.
4 Press G or H to choose [Print selection],
[Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and
press d.
Print selection
Select pictures and specify the number of prints for each picture. Proceed to
step 5.
Print all images
All pictures stored in the internal memory or memory card are printed. Pro-
ceed to step 7.
DPOF printing
Pictures for which a print order has been cre-
ated are printed accordingly (c 72).
The options for DPOF printing are displayed.
To print, press G or H to choose [Start print]
and press d. Proceed to step 7.
To view the current print order, choose [Con-
firm] and press d. Print order details will be
displayed. Proceed to step 6.
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Paper size
Default
3.5 x 5 in.
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
100 x 150mm
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
DPOF printing
005 prints
Start print
Confirm
Cancel
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5 Choose the pictures and number of cop-
ies (up to 9) of each and press d.
• The current picture is shown at the center of the
monitor display.
Press I or J to choose the previous or next pic-
ture.
Press G or H to increase or decrease the number
of copies for each picture.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon and the number of
copies to be printed. The w icon is not displayed with pictures for which 0 cop-
ies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.
When the setting is complete, press d.
6 Press G, H, I, or J to confirm the pic-
tures and press d.
Press m to modify the selection and return to
the print selection screen.
7 Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to the [Print menu] (step 2)
when printing is complete.
Press d to terminate printing before it is complete.
k Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the cur-
rent printer), [3.5 x 5 in.], [5 x 7 in.], [Postcard], [100 x 150 mm], [4 x 6 in.], [8 x 10 in.], [Let-
ter], [A3], and [A4]. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print
orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 121) or at a digital
photo lab which supports DPOF.
In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information
(shutter speed and aperture) can also be printed.
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures
can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have
created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed
from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the
internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.
1 Press m in playback mode.
The playback menu is displayed.
When printing from a PictBridge-compatible
printer, create print orders before connecting the
camera to the printer.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Print set] and press d.
The [Print set] menu is displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Print selected]
and press d.
4 Choose the pictures and number of cop-
ies (up to 9) of each and press d.
• The current picture is shown at the center of the
monitor display.
Press I or J to choose the previous or next pic-
ture.
Press G or H to increase or decrease the number
of copies for each picture.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon and the number of
copies to be printed. The w icon is not displayed with pictures for which 0 cop-
ies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.
When the setting is completed, press d.
MENU
Exit
?
Playback menu
Set up
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Print set
Print selected
Delete print set
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5 Set the date and info options.
Press G or H to choose an option, and press d to
turn y on and enable that option. To turn y off,
press d again.
[Date]: Print the date of recording on all pictures in
print order.
• [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pic-
tures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct con-
nection to a printer (c 67).
[Done]: Complete the print order and exit.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the
w icon displayed with playback.
j Print Set
[Date] and [Info] are reset each time the print set menu (step 4) is displayed. Information nor-
mally printed when [Info] is selected in the print set menu is not printed when the camera is
connected directly to the printer.
k DPOF Print Order
To delete current print order, choose [Delete print set] in the print set menu (step 3) and press
d.
k Notes on the Print Set [Date] Option
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.
l Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint
Date and time can only be printed on pictures using the [Date] option in the print set menu
when pictures are printed from a DPOF-compatible printer (c 121).
Use the [Date imprint] (c 97) option in the setup menu to print the date on pictures from a
printer that does not support DPOF (position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand cor-
ner of the picture). Once the [Date imprint] option is enabled, the date forms a permanent
part of the image and cannot be deleted from pictures.
When the date option for both [Print set] and [Date imprint] is enabled, only the date from
the [Date imprint] option is printed, even when a DPOF-compatible printer is used.
Print set
Done
Date
Info
MENU
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The following options are available in the shooting menu.
* See the information on restrictions that may apply to [White balance], [Continuous],
[BSS], and [Color Options] settings (c 82).
Displaying The Shooting Menu
Set the mode selector to L (auto) and press m to display the shooting
menu.
To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
To exit the shooting menu, press m again.
Z Set up c 90
Display the setup menu.
Z Image mode c 75
Choose image size and quality.
d White balance* c 77
Match white balance to the light source.
I Exp. +/- c 79
Adjust exposure for very dark, very bright, or high-contrast subjects.
q Continuous* c 80
Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence.
A BSS* c 81
Use the “best shot selector” to choose the sharpest picture.
d Color Options* c 81
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
MENU
Exit
?
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/-
Continuous
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Z Image Mode
Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as
image files. The size of the files, and the number of
images that can be recorded with it, depend on the
size and quality of the images. Before shooting,
choose an image mode according to how you plan
to use the picture.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6, 7).
Option Size (pixels) Description
b High(2816) 2,816 × 2,112
Highest quality, suitable for enlarge-
ments or high-quality prints.
c
Normal(2816)
(default setting)
2,816 × 2,112 Best choice in most situations.
e Normal(2048) 2,048 × 1,536
Smaller size allows more pictures to be
stored.
h PC screen(1024) 1,024 × 768 Suited to display on computer display.
i TV screen(640) 640 × 480
Suited to full-screen display on a televi-
sion or distribution by e-mail or the web.
Image mode
High(2816 )
Normal(2816)
Normal(2048)
PC screen(1024)
TV screen(640)
MENU
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
k Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on
a 256 MB memory card, and the size of still pictures with it.
* All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the
number of exposure remaining display shows [9999].
l Image Mode
The image mode setting can also be applied from the scene menu. Changes made to the
image mode setting from any of the two menus apply to all shooting modes.
Image mode
Internal memory
(23 MB)
Memory card
(256 MB)
Print size
(300 dpi; cm/in.)
b High(2816A) 7 80 24×18/9.4×7.1
c Normal(2816) 15 150 24×18/9.4×7.1
e Normal(2048) 28 290 17×13/6.7×5
h PC screen(1024) 97 990 9×7/3.5×2.5
i TV screen(640) 183 1860 5×4/2×1.5
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d White Balance
Adjust white balance based on the light source to
give pictures the most realistic colors possible.
[Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or
you can apply the white balance setting suited to a
particular light source to achieve more accurate
results.
At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (c 6).
j Notes on Flash Mode
At white balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 24).
e Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
f White bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions (c 78).
g Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
h Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
i Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
j Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
l Flash
Use with the flash.
White balance
White bal. preset
White bal. preset
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
MENU
Exit
Auto
White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
f Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light
sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a
lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1 Place white or gray reference object under the lighting that
will be used during shooting.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [White bal. preset] and press d.
The camera zooms in.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Measure].
To apply the most recently measured value for pre-
set white balance, choose [Cancel] and press d.
4 Frame the reference object.
5 Press d.
The shutter is released and the new white balance
value is set.
No pictures are recorded.
k Notes on Preset White Balance
The camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance when the flash fires. Regardless
of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when d is pressed in step 5.
White balance
Auto
Auto
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
MENU
Exit
Auto
White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
White bal. preset
MENU
Exit
Cancel
Measure
White bal. preset
MENU
Exit
Cancel
Measure
Reference object frame
White bal. preset
MENU
Exit
Cancel
Measure
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
I Exp. +/-
The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is
used to adjust the exposure for very dark or very
bright subjects. Exposure can be adjusted in the
range -2.0 to +2.0 EV. When the exposure com-
pensation is altered, the new setting is reflected in
the picture in the monitor.
When the picture is very dark: choose positive values.
When the picture is very bright: choose negative values.
At settings other than 0, exposure compensation is shown in the monitor
(c 6).
+0.3
-0.3
0
Exp. +/-
MENU
Exit
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
q Continuous
Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,
photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably,
or capture motion in a series of pictures. At setting
other than [Single], focus, Exp. +/- and white bal-
ance for all photos are determined by the first pic-
ture in each series.
The indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6). When
[Single] is selected, no indicator is displayed in the monitor.
r Single (default setting)
One shot is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
q Continuous
While the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 1.7
frames per second. COOLPIX L6 can take up to 10 pictures at a time at image-
mode setting of [c Normal (2816)].
w Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera
takes 16 shots at about 2 frames per second and arrange
them in a single picture (cNormal: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels)
as shown at right.
Continuous
Single
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
MENU
Exit
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
A BSS
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 ten pictures while the
shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest
picture in the series is saved and the others are discarded.
The A icon is displayed when BSS is on (c 6).
At default setting, BSS is [Off].
k BSS
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes dur-
ing shooting.
d Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono-
chrome.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (c 6). At
settings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is dis-
played in the monitor.
e Standard color (default setting)
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
C Vivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” colors.
D Black-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
B Sepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
A Cyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
BSS
On
Off
MENU
Exit
Color Options
Standard color
Vivid color
Black-and-white
Sepia
Cyanotype
MENU
Exit
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode:
Flash mode
Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on.
Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected or [BSS] is turned off.
Self-timer
If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regard-
less of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS]. Applied [Continuous] and
[BSS] setting is restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.
Continuous
Selecting [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] turns [BSS] off. Applied [BSS] setting
is not restored when [Single] is selected.
BSS
[Continuous] is automatically set to [Single] when [BSS] is on. Applied [Contin-
uous] setting is not restored when [BSS] is turned off.
White balance and color options
White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when
[Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color Options].
Applied white balance setting is restored when [Standard color] or [Vivid color]
is selected.
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The following options are available in the playback menu.
Displaying The Playback Menu
Display a picture by pressing i and press m to display the playback
menu.
To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
To exit the playback menu, press m again.
Z Set up c 90
Display the setup menu.
w Print set c 72
Select pictures for printing.
z Slide show c 85
View pictures in an automatic slide show.
A Delete c 87
Delete all or selected pictures.
D Protect c 87
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
E Transfer marking c 88
Change transfer marking for existing pictures.
H Small pic. c 46
Create a small copy of the current picture.
L Copy c 89
Copy files between the memory card and internal memory.
MENU
Exit
?
Playback menu
Set up
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Navigating the Menus
Use the multi selector to navigate camera menus.
To select multiple pictures for a print set (c 72),
deletion (c 87), protection from deletion (c 87),
transfer (c 88), copying between internal memory
and the memory card (c 89), or for the welcome
screen (c 92):
1 Press the multi selector I or J to
choose a picture.
The current picture is displayed at the center of the
monitor.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G or H to choose [ON] or [OFF] (or
the number of copies when applying
print settings).
When [ON] is selected, the indicator for the speci-
fied function is displayed in the center of the cur-
rent picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select
additional pictures.
3 Press d.
The setting is enabled.
Protect
MENU
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OFF
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OFF
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MENU
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OFF
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
z Slide Show
Play pictures back in an automated “slide show”
with a three-second interval between pictures.
When the [Show date] option is selected, pictures
in the internal memory or on the memory card are
sorted and played back by the recording date.
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Start] and press d.
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable
[Loop] and press d before choosing [Start]. y will
be added to the loop option when enabled.
[Start]: Play back all pictures from the beginning.
Proceed to step 3.
[Show date]: Play back from the pictures recorded on the specified date. Pro-
ceed to step 2.
For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G or H to choose the recording
date and press d.
A thumbnail image of the first shot, the recording
date, and the number of images for that date are
displayed.
Pictures are grouped up to 30 days from the most
latest recording date. Older pictures are grouped in
a folder called [Others] as pictures taken on the same recording date and listed
as the last item.
The maximum picture count shown for each date is [9000]. If there are more
than 9,000 pictures for a single date, [9000*] is displayed.
Slide show
Start
Show date
Loop
MENU
Exit
OK
Pause
Slide show
Start
Show date
Loop
MENU
Exit
OK
Pause
Show date
24.12.2006 [ 7]
10.12.2006 [ 9]
01.12.2006 [ 4]
MENU
Exit
OK
Start
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
3 Slide show begins.
When the recording date is selected, the slide show
begins from pictures recorded on the specified date
and pictures are played back in the order of the
recording.
While the slide show is in progress, the following
operations can be performed:
- Press J to skip to the next picture, or I to return to the previous picture.
Hold I or J down to fast forward or rewind.
- Press d to pause the slide show.
The menu shown at right is displayed when the
slide show ends or is paused. Choose [Restart] and
press d to play the slide show again, or [End] to
stop the slide show and return to the playback
menu. To play the slide show from pictures
recorded on other recording dates, choose [Show
date] and press d then perform steps 2 and 3.
j Notes on the Slide Show
Only the first frame of movies (c 53) included in slide shows is displayed.
Select [Loop] to repeat the slide show until d is pressed. Note that the monitor will turn off
automatically if no operations are performed for thirty minutes. The camera will turn off
automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.
Pictures with no date set (c 12, 93) cannot be specified to begin a slide show with [Show
date].
End
Show date
Restart
Pause
Pause
Pause
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
A Delete
The delete menu contains the options shown
below.
If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic-
tures in the internal memory will be deleted.
If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem-
ory card will be deleted.
k Notes on Deletion
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer
before deletion.
Pictures marked with the D icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
D Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Protected pictures are recognized by the D icon
(c 7) and cannot be deleted using T or the
[Delete] option in the playback menu. Note, how-
ever, that formatting will delete protected files
(c 101).
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more information on using this
function.
B Erase selected images
Delete selected pictures.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more information on using this
function.
C
Erase all images
Delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.
Choose [Yes] and press d in the confirmation
dialog to delete all pictures. To exit without
deleting pictures, choose [No] and press d.
Delete
Erase selected images
Erase all images
MENU
Exit
MENU
Exit
No
Ye s
Erasing all images
( excluded)
Delete
Protect
MENU
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OFF
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
E Transfer Marking
When the camera is connected to a computer via
the supplied USB cable and E (d) is pressed to
transfer pictures, only pictures marked with the E
icon are transferred (c 64). At the default setting,
all pictures are marked for transfer.
Pictures selected for transfer are recognized by the E icon (c 7).
k Marking for Transfer
No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. If more than 999 pictures are
marked, use PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Man-
ual (on CD) for details.
This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make
of camera. Use the COOLPIX L6 to select the pictures to transfer again.
E All on
Mark all images for transfer.
F All off
Remove transfer marking from all images.
P Select image(s)
Mark selected pictures for transfer.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more information on using this
function.
Transfer marking
All on
All off
Select image(s)
MENU
Exit
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
L Copy
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a
memory card.
The options of this menu allows you to copy the
specified pictures or all pictures in the internal
memory or on the memory card.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more
information on using the [Selected images]
option.
j Notes on Copying Pictures
If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, an
error message will be displayed. Delete unwanted pictures or voice recordings, or insert a
new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again.
The file format of images that can be copied is JPEG, MOV, or WAV.
The camera may be unable to copy pictures that were created with another make of cam-
era or that have been modified on a computer.
k File Number
When pictures are copied using the [Selected images] option, the newly copied pictures are
numbered consecutively from the largest number existing between the two memory
sources.
Ex:when the last number in the source memory is 32 (DSCN0032.JPG) and the last number
in the destination memory is 15 (DSCN0015.JPG)
The copied pictures are assigned numbers starting from DSCN0033.
After that, numbering will continue from the lowest number after the number of the
last file that was copied.
When pictures are copied using the [All images] option, all the pictures in the folder are
copied with the same file numbers. The newly copied folder is assigned the lowest available
number.
k Copies
Copies have the same protection marking as the original but are not marked for printing
(c 72) or transfer (c 88).
k Copying Voice Recordings
See “Copying Voice Recordings” for information on copying voice recordings (c 58).
MNO Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
ONM Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
Copy
MENU
Exit
Camera to card
MENU
Exit
Selected images
All images
90
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The following options are available in the setup menu.
R Menus c 91
Choose how menus are displayed.
V Welcome screen c 92
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.
W Date c 93
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
Z Monitor settings c 96
Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
f Date imprint c 97
Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
h Sound settings c 99
Adjust sound and volume settings.
h Blur warning c 99
Choose whether or not to perform a camera shake check.
i Auto off c 100
Set time before camera enters standby mode to save power.
M/O Format memory/Format card c 101
Format internal memory or memory card.
j Language c 102
Choose language for camera menus and messages.
k Interface c 102
Adjust settings for connection to television or computer.
n Reset all c 103
Restore camera settings to default values.
g Battery Type c 105
Choose type of batteries inserted in camera.
B Firmware version c 105
Display camera firmware version.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Displaying The Setup Menu
Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 74), scene menu (c 28), movie
menu (c 50), or playback menu (c 83) and press d to display the setup
menu.
To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
To exit the setup menu, press m again.
R Menus
Choose whether the menus displayed when m is
pressed use text or icons. When [Icons] is selected,
all menu items can be displayed in a single page
with the name of the highlighted menu displayed
at the top of the page.
MENU
Exit
?
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/-
Continuous
MENU
Exit
?
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/-
Continuous
MENU
Exit
--
--
--
?
Set up
Shooting menu
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Display the menu screen Press the multi selector
G or H to select [Set up]
and press d.
Menus
Text
Icons
MENU
Exit
MENU
Exit
?
Menus
MENU
Exit
--
--
--
?
Set up
Shooting menu
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Text Icon
Menu names
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
V Welcome Screen
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed
when the camera is turned on.
k When “Select an image” is Selected
If you have already selected a welcome screen picture, you can
select a new one by following the confirmation dialog.
Disable welcome (default setting)
A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on.
Nikon
Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
Animation
Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.
Select an image
Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the wel-
come screen.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more information on using this
function.
The image used in the welcome screen is a copy of the selected picture and,
therefore, is not affected if the original picture is deleted or the memory card
is removed.
Welcome screen
Disable welcome
Nikon
Animation
Select an image
MENU
Exit
Welcome screen
MENU
Exit
No
Ye s
Replace current
image?
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
W Date
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel
destination time zones.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Time Zone] and press d.
The [Time zone] screen is displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G or H to choose Y and press d.
The date and time displayed on the monitor
changes according to the region currently selected.
If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to
choose [DaylightSaving] and press d then press
G. The time is automatically advanced one hour.
3 Press J.
The [New city time zone] screen is displayed.
Date
Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13).
Time zone
When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 95) is
automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are dis-
played. Home time zone and daylight saving time can be set in the time zone
menu.
Date
Date
Time zone
MENU
Exit
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Date
Date
Time zone
MENU
Exit
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Time zone
Tokyo, Seoul
DaylightSaving
Hawaii, Tahiti
DaylightSaving
MENU OK
Exit
01.10.2006 10:00
Time zone
Tokyo, Seoul
DaylightSaving
Hawaii, Tahiti
DaylightSaving
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
4 Press I or J to choose the travel desti-
nation time zone and press d.
The setting is enabled.
5 Press m.
The camera returns to shooting mode or playback
mode.
While the travel destination time zone is selected, a
Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the
camera is in shooting mode.
j The Clock Battery
The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is con-
nected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.
k X (Home Time Zone)
To switch to the home time zone, choose X in step 2 and press d.
To change the home time zone, choose X in step 2 and perform the following steps for
the home time zone.
k Daylight Saving Time
If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect:
Turn [DaylightSaving] on (y) when daylight saving time begins to automatically advance
the camera’s clock one hour.
If date and time are set with [DaylightSaving] turned on (y) when daylight saving time is
in effect:
Turn [DaylightSaving] off (y) when daylight saving time ends to automatically set the
camera’s clock back one hour.
New city time zone
London, Casablanca
MENU
Back
Time zone
Tokyo, Seoul
DaylightSaving
London, Casablanca
DaylightSaving
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
l Time Zones
The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not
supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or
Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time.
GMT +/– Location GMT +/– Location
–11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin
–10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki
–9 Alaska, Anchorage +3 Moscow, Nairobi
–8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles,
Seattle, Vancouver
+4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai
–7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix,
La Paz
+5 Islamabad, Karachi
–6 CST (CDT): Chicago,
Houston, Mexico City
+6 Colombo, Dhaka
–5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,
Lima
+7 Bangkok, Jakarta
–4 Caracas, Manaus +8 Beijing, Hong Kong,
Singapore
–3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo +9 Tokyo, Seoul
–2 Fernando de Noronha +10 Sydney, Guam
–1 Azores +11 New Caledonia
±0 London, Casablanca +12 Auckland, Fiji
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Z Monitor Settings
The following options are available:
Photo Info
The following display options are available:
l Photo Info
See “The Monitor” for information on indicators in the monitor (c 6).
Photo info
Choose information displayed in the monitor.
Brightness
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.
Shooting mode Playback mode
Show info
(default setting)
Hide info
Monitor settings
Photo info
Brightness
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
f Date Imprint
Date and time of recording can be imprinted on
pictures for printing this information from printers
that are not DPOF-compatible (c 121).
At settings other than [Off], the option selected is recognized by an icon in
the monitor during shooting (c 6).
j Date Imprint
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
Dates imprinted at an image mode setting of [TV screen(640)] may be difficult to read.
Choose [PC screen(1024)] or larger when using date imprint.
The date is recorded using the format selected in the [Date] item (c 12, 93).
k [Date imprint] and [Print set]
When using DPOF-compatible devices, shooting date or photo information will be printed if
[Date] or [Info] is selected in the print set menu (c 72). See “Differences Between Print Set
and Date Imprint” (c 73) for more information on the difference between [Date imprint] and
[Print set].
a Off (default setting)
Time and date are not imprinted on pictures.
b Date
Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this
option is in effect.
c Date and time
Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken
while this option is in effect.
d Date counter c 98
Time stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected
date.
Date imprint
Off
Date
Date and time
Date counter
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Date Counter
Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of
days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date.
Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday
or wedding.
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.
Stored dates
Up to three dates can be stored. To set, highlight
an option, press the multi selector J, and enter a
date (c 12). To select a date, choose an option
and press d.
Display options
Choose [Number of days], [Years and days], or [Yrs,
mnths, days] and press d.
Date counter
MENU
Exit
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Number of days
Press d to display the
stored dates option.
Press d to display the
display options.
Stored dates
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03.03.2006
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MENU
Exit
Display options
Number of days
Years and days
Yrs, mnths, days
MENU
Exit
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02/ 12.10.2006
02/ 08.10.2006 02/ 12.10.2006
Two days remaining Two days elapsed
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
h Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings:
h Blur Warning
Choose whether or not the blur warning is dis-
played (c 25). Note that the warning may not
always be displayed (c 116).
At default setting, blur warning is [On].
Button sound
When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations
are completed successfully, three times when error is detected.
Shutter sound
Choose volume of shutter sound from [Loud], [Normal] (default setting), and
[Off].
Start-up sound
Choose volume of sound that plays when camera is turned on from [Loud],
[Normal], and [Off] (default setting).
Sound settings
Button sound
Shutter sound
Start-up sound
MENU
Exit
ON
Blur warning
On
Off
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
i Auto Off
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the cam-
era enters standby mode to save power. The cam-
era will turn off automatically if no operations are
performed for three minutes after entering standby
mode.
k Auto Off
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for a minimum of three minutes
when menus are displayed, and for thirty minutes during a slide show.
Auto off
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode
when no operations are performed from [30s] (default setting), [1m], [5m], and
[30m].
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
[1m] or less, or after 1 minute when [Auto off] is set to [5m] or more.
If no operations are performed for fifteen seconds when the auto off option
is set to [30s] and sleep mode is [On], the monitor turns off and the power-
on lamp blinks. If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds,
the camera enters standby mode.
Auto off
Auto off
Sleep Mode
MENU
Exit
30s
ON
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
M
Format Memory/
O
Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the mem-
ory card from the camera.
The [Format memory] option appears in the setup
menu.
Formatting the Memory Card
When the memory card is inserted in the camera,
the [Format card] option appears in the setup
menu.
j 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 remove the batteries or memory card during formatting.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L6, for-
mat them with [Format].
Repeated recording and deleting of pictures without regular formatting reduces memory
card performance. Regular formatting of memory cards is recommended to maintain maxi-
mum performance.
[Format] is not available when batteries are low.
Quick format
Formats only portions of the memory card containing data.
Format
Formats the entire memory card including portions with no recorded data.
Format takes longer than Quick format.
Format memory
WARNING!
All images will be deleted!
MENU
Exit
No
Format
Format card
Quick format
Format
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
j Language
Choose one of twenty languages for display of
camera menus and messages.
k Interface
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or
video device.
Czech Polish
Danish Portuguese
German Russian
English (default setting) Finnish
Spanish Swedish
French Simplified Chinese
Indonesian Traditional Chinese
Italian Japanese
Dutch Korean
Norwegian Thai
USB
Select [Mass storage] or [PTP] for connection to
computer (c 63) or printer (c 67).
Video mode
Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL] (c 61).
Auto transfer
Choose [On] (default setting) to mark all new pic-
tures for transfer to computer (c 65).
Interface
USB
Video mode
Auto transfer
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
n Reset All
This option restores the following settings to their
default values:
Basic Photography
Scene mode
Movie menu
Shooting menu
Flash mode (c 24) z
Self-timer (c 26) Off
Macro close-up (c 27) Off
Scene mode (c 28) Portrait
Portrait assist (c 30) Face-priority AF
Landscape assist (c 32) Landscape
Sports assist (c 33) Sports
Night portrait assist (c 34) Night portrait
Movie options (c 50) Small size 320
Auto-focus mode (c 51) Single AF
Image mode (c 75) c Normal(2816)
White balance (c 77) Auto
Exp. +/- (c 79) 0
Continuous (c 80) Single
BSS (c 81) Off
Color Options (c 81) Standard color
Reset all
Reset all settings to default
values
MENU
Exit
No
Reset
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Setup menu
Others
Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file number (c 107) from mem-
ory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset
file numbering to “0001,” delete all pictures (c 87) before selecting
[Reset].
All other settings, including [Date] (c 93), [Date counter] (c 98), [Lan-
guage] (c 102), [USB] and [Video mode] in the [Interface] menu (c 102),
and [Battery Type] (c 105) remain unaffected.
Menus (c 91) Text
Welcome screen (c 92) Disable welcome (off)
Photo info (c 96) Show info
Brightness (c 96) 4
Date imprint (c 97) Off
Button sound (c 99) On
Shutter sound (c 99) Normal
Start-up sound (c 99) Off
Blur warning (c 99) On
Auto off (c 100) 30 s (thirty seconds)
Sleep Mode (c 100) On
Auto transfer (c 102) On
Paper size (c 68, 70) Default
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
g Battery Type
To ensure that the camera shows the correct bat-
tery level (c 16), choose the type that matches the
batteries currently in use.
B Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.
Alkaline LR6 alkaline batteries
COOLPIX (NiMH) Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteries (available separately)
ZR6 oxyride batteries
Lithium (default setting) FR6/L91 lithium batteries (supplied)
Battery Type
Alkaline
COOLPIX(NiMH)
Lithium
MENU
Exit
COOLPIX L6 Ver.XX
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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for
the COOLPIX L6. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for
details.
Approved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the
COOLPIX L6:
* Cards rated for 10 MB/s (high speed)
Other memory cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory
cards listed above, please contact the manufacturer.
Rechargeable battery
Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2)
Battery charger
MH-71 battery charger
AC adapter
EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown)
EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used.
SanDisk
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB/256 MB*, 512 MB*, 1 GB*
Toshiba
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB/128 MB*, 256 MB*, 512 MB*
Panasonic
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB/256 MB*, 512 MB*, 1 GB*
12 3
107
Technical Notes
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts:
a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the
camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g.,
“DSCN0001.JPG”).
* The identifier is not displayed in the monitor, but is visible when the picture is trans-
ferred to a computer.
Pictures and sound files are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder
number followed by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit
sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g.,
“101P_001”; c 40), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”:
c 54) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”). Folders can
hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder 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 (c 101) or a new memory card
inserted.
Originals Identifier* Extension
Still picture DSCN .JPG
Movie DSCN .MOV
Voice recording DSCN .WAV
Voice memo DSCN .WAV
Copies Identifier* Extension
Cropped copy RSCN .JPG
Small copy SSCN .JPG
D-Lighting copy FSCN .JPG
Voice memo Same as picture .WAV
108
Technical Notes
Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when using or storing the device.
j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to 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 mal-
function 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.
j 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 CCD image sensor,
producing a white blur effect in photographs.
j Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power
source
Do not unplug the product or 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. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while an AC
adapter is connected.
j Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
j Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
j Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromag-
netic 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.
j Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur 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 temper-
ature.
109
Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
k Batteries
Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary
(c 16). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.
Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are 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.
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Lens
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 work-
ing toward to the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly damp-
ened with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor
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.
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.
110
Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
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 locations that:
are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
are exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)
are 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 put-
ting the camera away again.
k Notes on the Monitor
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char-
acteristic 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 appear in the
final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
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 service representative.
111
Technical Notes
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 Problem Solution c
S (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 93
Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. 10,
105
Warning!!
Battery exhausted
w
Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries.
p ( blinks red) Camera cannot focus. Recompose picture. 20, 21
y (blinks) Slow shutter speed. Pic-
tures may be blurred.
Use flash, or steady cam-
era using tripod, by plac-
ing camera on level
surface, or by holding
camera in both hands
with elbows against
torso.
5, 18,
24
Warning!!
please wait for the
camera to finish
recording
y
Camera cannot perform
other operations until
recording is complete.
Message clears from dis-
play automatically when
recording is complete.
Memory card is write
protected
Write-protect switch is in
“lock” position.
Slide write-protect to
“write” position.
15
This card cannot be
used
x
Error accessing memory
card.
Use approved card.
Check that connectors
are clean.
Confirm that memory
card is correctly
inserted.
106
14
Warning!!
This card cannot be
read
O
O
Card is not format-
ted
Format
No
Memory card has not
been formatted for use in
camera.
Highlight [Format] and
press d to format card,
or turn camera off and
replace card.
15
112
Error Messages
Technical Notes
Out of memory
M or O
Memory card is full. Choose smaller image
size.
Delete pictures or voice
recordings.
Insert new memory
card or remove mem-
ory card and use inter-
nal memory.
28, 75
22, 48,
57, 87
14, 15
Image cannot be
saved
M or O
Error occurred while
recording picture.
Format internal memory
or memory card.
101
Camera has run out of
file numbers.
Insert new memory
card.
Format internal mem-
ory or memory card.
14
101
Cannot create cropped,
D-Lighting, or small copy.
Select picture that sup-
ports crop, D-Lighting, or
small picture.
47
Picture cannot be used
for welcome screen.
Choose picture
640 × 480 pixels or
larger.
Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from des-
tination.
87
No sound file.
O
No voice recording data
in the internal memory or
memory card.
Press i to change the
voice recording mode.
54
Image has already
been modified. D-
Lighting cannot be
used.
u
Image can not be
enhanced using D-Light-
ing.
Copies from D-Lighting,
crop, or small picture
option can not be
adjusted using D-Light-
ing.
47
Cannot record movie Time out error while
recording movie.
Choose memory card
with faster write speed.
106
Memory contains no
images
r
No pictures available for
playback.
——
Display Problem Solution c
113
Error Messages
Technical Notes
File contains no
image data
r
File not created with
COOLPIX L6.
View file on computer or
other device.
This file cannot be
played back.
O
This image cannot be
deleted
r
Picture is protected. Remove protection. 87
New city is in the
current time zone
u
Destination in same time
zone as home.
No need to change time
zones if destination is in
same time zone as home.
93
Warning! mode
selector is not in the
proper position.
Mode selector is not posi-
tioned correctly.
Slide the mode selector
so that it is precisely set
to one of the three
modes.
8
Lens error
u
Lens error. Turn camera off and then
on again. If error persists,
contact retailer or Nikon
representative.
10
Communications
error
E
USB cable disconnected
during transfer or print-
ing.
If PictureProject displays
error in the monitor of
the computer, click [OK]
to exit. Resume operation
after turning camera off
and reconnecting cable.
When the camera is con-
nected to a printer, refer
to the instructions of the
printer.
64, 67
[USB] option incorrect. Choose correct [USB]
option.
62, 63
PictureProject did not
start.
——
No images are
marked for transfer
s
No pictures selected for
transfer.
Select pictures for trans-
fer in the playback menu
and try again.
88
Display Problem Solution c
114
Error Messages
Technical Notes
Transfer error
E
Transfer error. Check battery level.
Check that USB cable is
connected.
16
62
System error
u
Error has occurred in
camera’s internal cir-
cuitry.
Turn camera off, remove
and reinsert batteries,
and turn camera on. If
error persists, contact
retailer or Nikon repre-
sentative.
10
Printer error
check printer status
u
Running out of ink or
printer error.
Check printer. Replace
ink cartridge with new
one.
Display Problem Solution c
115
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Problem Cause/Solution c
Camera turns off without warn-
ing
Batteries are low.
Batteries are cold.
16
109
Monitor is blank Camera is off.
Batteries are exhausted.
Standby mode for saving power. Press
the shutter-release button halfway.
Flash lamp blinks: wait until flash has
charged.
USB cable is connected.
A/V cable is connected.
10
16
11, 21
25
62
61
No indicators displayed in moni-
tor
[Hide info] is selected for [Photo info].
Select [Show info].
96
Monitor is hard to read Ambient lighting is too dark: move to
a brighter location.
Adjust monitor brightness.
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
11
96
109
Camera clock is not correct Pictures recorded before clock has been
set will have time stamp of “00.00.0000
00:00”; movies will be dated
“01.09.2006 00:00.” Set the correct
date and time from [Date] in the setup
menu.
12, 93
Camera settings reset Clock battery exhausted. Charge clock
battery.
94
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed
Camera is in playback mode: press
i.
Menus are displayed: press m.
Batteries are exhausted.
Flash lamp blinks: flash is charging.
22
9, 74,
83, 90
16
25
116
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Camera cannot focus using auto-
focus
Subject is low in contrast, dominated
by repeating geometric patterns, cov-
ers too small an area of the frame, or
contains many fine details, objects of
sharply differing brightness, or objects
at different distances from the cam-
era. Use focus lock to focus on
another subject at same distance.
Focus error. Turn camera off and then
on again.
21
10
Pictures are blurred Use flash.
•Use A.
Use tripod and self-timer.
24
81
5, 26
Blur warning is not displayed Blur warning is not displayed in self-
timer mode, T mode or when
[PSports], [NMuseum], [KFireworks
show], or [FPanorama assist] is selected
in scene mode, option other than [Sin-
gle] is selected for [Continuous], or [BSS]
is on.
26,
28,
49,
80, 81
Pictures are too dark
(underexposed)
Flash is off.
Flash window is blocked.
Subject is beyond flash range.
Adjust exposure compensation.
Subject is backlit. Select L ([Back
light] scene mode) or use fill flash.
24
18
24
79
24, 39
Pictures are too bright
(overexposed)
Adjust exposure compensation. 79
Randomly-spaced bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in image
Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be
reduced by:
Using flash
•[D Night portrait], [J Dusk/dawn], or
[G Night landscape] is selected in
scene mode.
24,
34, 37
Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 109
Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light
source.
77
Problem Cause/Solution c
117
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Flash does not fire Flash is off. Note that flash turns off
automatically in T mode and some
scene modes, or when option other than
[Single] is selected for [Continuous], or
[BSS] is on.
24
29, 35
49
80,
81, 82
Portions of pictures not related to
the “red eye” phenomenon are
affected
In-camera red-eye fix may, in very rare
circumstances, be applied to areas of
pictures not affected by “red eye” when
pictures are taken in A (auto with red-
eye reduction) flash mode, or [B por-
trait] or [D Night portrait] scene assist
modes. Use a different shooting mode
or set flash mode to z (auto) or C (fill
flash).
24,
28, 30
Bright specks appear in pictures
taken with flash
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn
flash off.
24
No sound when shutter is
released
[Off] selected for [Sound settings]>[Shut-
ter sound] in the setup menu.
99
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while
recording movies.
49
Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when B
(Portrait) or D (Night portrait) is selected
for scene assist mode, or [Sports com-
posite] is selected in sports assist mode
or when option other than [Single] is
selected for [Continuous].
28, 80
[Image mode] not available [Image mode] cannot be adjusted when
[Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continu-
ous] or [Sports composite] is selected in
sports assist mode.
33, 80
[Date imprint] not available Camera clock has not been set. 12, 93
Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies or on
pictures taken using panorama assist.
40, 53
File cannot be played back File has been 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 below 320 × 240.
Problem Cause/Solution c
118
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
j 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 batteries, and then turn the camera on
again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative.
Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any
data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Data already recorded will not be affected.
Cannot record voice memo Voice memos cannot be appended to
movies.
Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than 999 pictures can be
marked for transfer. Use PictureProject
[Transfer] button to transfer pictures.
65
Transfer marking does not
appear
Pictures were marked for transfer using
another model of camera. Mark pictures
for transfer using COOLPIX L6.
PictureProject does not start
when camera is connected
Camera is off.
Batteries are exhausted.
USB cable is not correctly connected.
Appropriate [USB] option is not
selected.
Camera is not registered in Device
Manager (Windows only).
See the PictureProject reference man-
ual (on CD) for further information.
Computer is not set to launch Picture-
Project automatically.
10
16
64
62, 63
Pictures not displayed on television
Choose correct video mode. 61
[Format memory]>[Format]
option not available
Batteries are low. 16,
101
Problem Cause/Solution c
119
Technical Notes
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L6 Digital Camera
Type Compact digital camera
Effective pixels 6.0 million
CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.18 million
Image size (pixels) 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816)/Normal(2816)]
2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)]
1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)]
640 × 480 [TV screen(640)]
Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens
Focal length F=6.3–19.2 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent:
38–116 mm)
f/-number f/3.2–f/5.3
Construction five elements in five groups
Digital zoom
Up to 4× (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 464 mm)
Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF
Focus range (from
lens)
30 cm (11.8 in.) –
Macro close-up mode: 10 cm (3.9 in.) – (W)
Focus-area selection Center
Monitor 2.5 in., 115,000-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Frame coverage Shooting mode: Approximately 97% horizontal and 97%
vertical
Playback: Approximately 100% horizontal and 100% ver-
tical
Storage
Media Internal memory (approx. 23 MB); Secure Digital (SD)
memory cards
File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
File formats Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant
Movies: QuickTime, Audio files: WAV
Exposure
Metering Matrix
Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation
(–2.0–+2.0 EV in steps of
1
/3 EV)
Range W: +0.6–+16.9 EV, T: +2.1–+18.5 EV
Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed 4–
1
/1500 s
120
Specifications
Technical Notes
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring
the life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom adjusted with each
shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to [c Normal(2816)]. Battery
life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images
being displayed.
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with lithium batteries operated
at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
Aperture Electronically controlled preset aperture
Range Two steps (f/3.2 and f/6.4 [W])
ISO sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 (auto gain to ISO 800
equivalent)
Self-timer Ten-second duration
Built-in flash
Range W: 0.3–5.0 m/11.8 in. –16 ft. 4.9 in.
T: 0.3–3.0 m/11.8 in. –9 ft. 10.1 in.
Flash control Sensor flash system
I/O terminals Audio/video (A/V) out, digital I/O (USB)
Interface USB
Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Supported
languages
Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Indone-
sian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Rus-
sian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified and
Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai
Power sources Two AA alkaline, oxyride, or lithium batteries
Two EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (available
separately)
EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately)
Battery life Approximately, 1000 shots with lithium, 400 shots with
alkaline, or 540 shots with EN-MH1 batteries* (available
separately)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
91 × 60.5 × 26 mm/3.6 × 2.4 × 1.0 in.
(excluding projections)
Weight 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery or memory card
Operating environ-
ment
Temperature 0–+40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)
121
Specifications
Technical Notes
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 pic-
tures 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 with-
out connecting the camera to a computer.
k 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.
122
Technical Notes
Index
Symbols
t (j) button 18, 27
j (t) button 42, 43, 44
v (k) button 18, 27
k (v) button 42, 43, 44
v (l) button 9
m button 5, 9, 91
d button 5, 8
J (flash) button 5, 24
H (self-timer) button 5, 26
L (macro close-up) button 5, 27
i (playback) button 5, 22, 61
T (delete) button 5, 22, 53
L (auto) mode 8
b (scene) mode 8, 28, 29
scene assist modes 29
scene modes 35
T (movie) mode 8, 49, 51
E landscape assist 32
D night portrait assist 34
B portrait assist 30
m face-priority AF 31
P sports assist 33
u (d) D-lighting 45
O Voice recording 54
A
AC adapter 11, 60, 106
Audio/video (A/V) cable (EG-CP14) 61
Auto off 11, 100
Auto transfer 102
Auto-focus mode 51
full-time AF 51
single AF 51
B
Back light 39
Batteries 5, 10, 105
chamber cover 5
charger 106
EN-MH1 10, 105, 106
FR6/L91 (AA) 10, 105
LR6 (AA) 10, 11, 105
ZR6 (AA) 10, 105
Battery level 16
Battery type 11, 105
Beach/snow 36
Best shot selector 81
Blur 25
Blur warning 25, 99
Brightness 96
BSS 81
C
Cable connector 5, 61, 64, 67
Cleaning 109
body 109
lens 109
monitor 109
Close up 37
Color options 81
Computer, connecting to 62
Continuous 80
Copy 38
copying pictures to 89
Crop 44
D
Date 12, 93
Date counter 98
Date imprint 97
Daylight saving time 12, 13, 94
DCF 121
Delete 87
Digital print order format 72, 121
D-Lighting 45
DPOF 72, 121
DPOF printing 70
Dusk/dawn 37
E
Editing pictures 44
creating a cropped copy 44
123
Index
Technical Notes
enhancing contrast 45
resizing pictures 46
EH-65A 60, 106
Exif version 2.2 121
Exp. +/- 79
Exposure compensation, see Exp. +/-
F
Face-priority AF 31
File names 107
Fireworks show 38
Firmware version 105
Flash 4, 24
lamp 25
mode 24
Flash lamp 5
Focus 20, 21
Focus area 20
Folder names 107
Formatting
internal memory 101
memory cards 15, 101
Framing pictures 18
H
Help 9
I
Identifier 107
Image mode 17, 28, 75
Image quality 75
Image size 75
Interface 102
Internal memory 14
formatting 101
ISO 25
J
JPG 107
L
Lamp, redJ 25
Language 102
Lens 4
M
Macro close-up mode 27
Memory cards 5, 14, 106
capacity of 16
formatting 15, 101
slot cover 5
Menus, text or icons 91
Microphone 4, 48
Mode selector 5, 8
Monitor 5, 6
Monitor settings 96
MOV 107
Movie menu 50
Movie mode 49
Movie options 50
maximum movie length 50
small size 50
smaller size 50
TV movie 50
Movies
playback 53
recording 49
Multi selector 5, 8
Museum 38
N
Night landscape 37
NTSC 102
Number of exposures remaining 16, 76
O
On/Off, see Power switch
P
PAL 102
Panorama assist 39, 40
G 41
Paper size 68, 70
Party/indoor 36
124
Index
Technical Notes
PictBridge 66, 121
Playback
full-frame playback 22
thumbnail payback 42
viewing pictures 23
Playback menu 83
Power saving 11
Power switch 4, 10
Power-on lamp 4, 10
Print set 72
printing date 73
shooting information 73
Printing pictures 66, 68, 69
direct printing 66
Protect 87
R
Red-eye reduction 25
Reset all 103
S
Self-timer 26
Self-timer lamp 4
Set up menu 90
Shooting menu 74
Shutter-release button 4, 20, 21
Slide show 85
Small picture 46
Sound settings 99
Speaker 4
Standby mode 11
Strap, camera 4
Sunset 36
T
Television 61
connecting to 61
Time zone 12, 93
time zone list 95
Transfer
marking pictures for, 65
Transfer marking 88, 102
Transferring pictures 64
Tripod 5
U
USB 63, 65, 67, 102
cable (UC-E6) 62, 64, 67
V
Video mode 102
Voice memos 48
Voice recording 54
copying 58
playing 56
Volume 53
W
WAV 107
Welcome screen 92
White balance 77
Z
Zoom 18
digital 18, 19
optical 18
playback 43
Zoom buttons 5, 53
125
126
127
Printed in Belgium
YP6G01(11)
6MA20811--
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in
part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or
reviews), may be made without written authorization from
NIKON CORPORATION.
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Others manual(s) of Nikon Coolpix L6

Nikon Coolpix L6 User Manual - German - 140 pages

Nikon Coolpix L6 User Manual - Dutch - 140 pages


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