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Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode More on Playback Recording and Viewing Movies Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
Introduction For Your Safety Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • • • • Introduction Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off.
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 compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for Customers in Canada Introduction 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 Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................ii Introduction For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii Notices................................................................................................................
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode.....................................................28 Introduction Scene Mode .....................................................................................................28 Scene Assist Modes..........................................................................................29 Scene Modes ....................................................................................................35 More on Playback ................................................
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus..........................................................74 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .........................................................74 Z Image Mode .........................................................................................75 d White Balance........................................................................................77 I Exp. +/- ..................................................................................................
Technical Notes ............................................................................................106 Introduction x Optional Accessories .....................................................................................106 Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................107 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................108 Cleaning ..........................................................
About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: j This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. l This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. k This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction 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 government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp (c 10) Introduction Power switch (c 10) Speaker (c 48, 53, 56) Shutter-release button (c 20) Self-timer lamp (c 26) R O OPTICAL 3X Z M OO NI KK Built-in flash (c 24) .3 Lens (c 18, 108) 6 .3 -1 9 : .2 m m 1 3.
Parts of the Camera J: Display flash mode menu (c 24) H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) d/E: Make selection/ transfer picture (c 62) L: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 27) Introduction Multi selector (c 8) m button (c 9) Flash lamp (c 24) Monitor (c 6) 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 Connector cover (c 61, 64, 67) Opening the connector cover Tripod socket T (delete) button (c 22, 43, 48, 53) Memory car
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction Shooting 5 6 AUTO 20 21 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 19 10 18 +1.0 17 9999 16 15 11 12 13 14 1 Shooting mode* ............ 16, 28, 49 2 Exposure lock ............................. 40 3 Macro close-up mode................. 27 4 Zoom indicator..................... 18, 27 5 Focus indicator ...........................
The Monitor Introduction Playback 19 18 100NIKON 9999.JPG 10.10.2006 12:00 1 2 3 4 17 16 15 5 6 9999 / 9999 14 13 12 10 OK : Start 9 7 8 11 1 Current folder .......................... 107 10 D-Lighting icon........................... 45 2 File number and type................ 107 11 Movie playback indicator ............ 53 3 Internal memory/ memory card indicator ............... 14 12 Voice memo icon........................ 48 4 Battery level indicator .................
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode. Introduction 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 controlled by the camera.
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. : Auto mode : Scene mode : Movie mode : Playback mode → → → → Introduction L b T i Shooting menu (c 74) Scene menu (c 28) Movie menu (c 50) Playback menu (c 83) To display the setup menu (c 90), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus. Displayed when there are one or more previous menu items. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.
Preparation for Shooting Inserting Batteries Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 3 • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 1 2 Preparation for Shooting 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries.
Inserting Batteries 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.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Preparation for Shooting 2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to 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.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Date D M Y 01 09 2006 00 Press G or H to edit the month ([M]) and press J. Date D M Y 10 09 2006 00 8 Press G or H to edit year ([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press J after setting each item. • [D], [M], and [Y] blink. Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed and press d.
Inserting Memory Cards Preparation for Shooting Pictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera’s internal memory (23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 106). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the memory card slot cover. Press the memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ). 2 1 If the message at right is displayed when the power is on, the memory card must be formatted (c 101) before use. Card is not formatted Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures Format and other data on the memory card.
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 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.
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On l Indicators in L (auto) Mode Internal memory/memory card Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode 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).
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. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode • Frame the picture with the main subject positioned near the center of the monitor. 15 • Press t (j)/ v (k) to activate optical zoom.
Step2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom When enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy image might be produced due to digital process.
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. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 20 2 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Step3 Focus and Shoot j During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the y icon will be displayed, or the M or O icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback Press i. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode • 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).
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Option Enlarge picture View thumbnails Press Description c k (v) Enlarge view of picture currently displayed in the monitor up to about 10×. 43 Display 4 or 9 picture thumbnails. 42 Records/plays voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.
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: 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).
Using the Flash 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 (recommended). 10 Picture is blurred. save picture? No Yes 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.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, and stable surface. 1 Press H (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 2 Press the multi selector G or H choose [On] and press d. to • The 10H icon is displayed.
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. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [On] and press d. • The F icon is displayed.
Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of “assist” and “scene” modes. In these mode, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Assist Modes (four types) Scene assist modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots. 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.
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. 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).
Scene Assist Modes B Portrait Assist Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, naturallooking skin tones. m Face-priority AF Camera automatically recognizes human faces and focuses on face of portrait subject (c 31). B Portrait Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are displayed.
Scene Assist Modes 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. 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.
Scene Assist Modes E Landscape Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. E Landscape Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed.* S Scenic view Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode 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.
Scene Assist Modes 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 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.
Scene Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 30), but [Face-Priority AF] is not available. Pictures taken 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.
Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. Press the multi selector G or H to choose the scene mode and press d. • Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Voice recording]. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). 4 SCN Scene menu Party/indoor Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape MENU Exit ? Scene modes Frame the subject and take the picture.
Scene Modes The following scene modes are available: C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake. J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Auto with red-eye reduction)) H Self-timer: Available L Macro close-up: Off H Beach/snow Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode 36 Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Scene Modes J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not always be in focus. • Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring.
Scene Modes N Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • [A] (c 81) turns on automatically. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
Scene Modes L Back light Use when light is coming from behind your portrait subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 39) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d. • The E icon appears in yellow to indicate the panorama direction (that is, the direction in which pictures are serialized). • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
Scene Modes 5 Press d to finalize the series. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. 6 Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode j Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), and macro close-up (c 27) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or imagemode setting (c 75) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
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 Description c More on Playback Choose pictures Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to choose pictures. 8 Change number of pictures displayed With four thumbnails displayed, press j (t) to view nine thumbnails.
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 4.0 ::Scroll Scroll :Zoom Zoom Description c k (v) Zoom increases each time k (v) is pressed, to a maximum of 10×.
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 2 Press k (v) to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback (c 22). Adjust display so that only the portion of the picture to be saved is shown. More on Playback • Press k (v) or j (t) to adjust the zoom ratio.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and contrast, of pictures affected by backlighting or insufficient flash lighting. 1 Press u (d) in full-frame playback (c 22). • A: z (D-Lighting guide) is displayed for pictures that can be adjusted automatically. • The original picture is displayed at left and the picture applied with D-lighting enhancement is displayed at right. 2 Press G or H to choose [OK] and press d.
Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: I 640×480 Suited to television playback. J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (c 22) and press m. • The playback menu is displayed.
Editing Pictures Small copies are recognized by their gray border and the I, J, or K icon displayed during playback. 10.10.2006 15:30 100N 000 Restrictions on Picture Editing The following restrictions apply to copies created using crop (c 44), D-Lighting (c 45), and small picture (c 46). • 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 DLighting function.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The camera’s built-in microphone can be used to record voice memos for pictures indicated by the N:O (voice memo recording guide) icon in full-frame playback (c 22). Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the shutter-release button to record a voice memo. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the shutterrelease button is released. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • During recording, y and P blink in the monitor display.
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.
The Movie Menu Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Maximum movie length1 Option Description 23 MB 256 MB 20 sec. 3 min. 30 sec2 Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. 41 sec. 7 min. 41 sec. 7 min. Movies are recorded at 15 S frames per second. Each Small size 320 frame is 320 × 240 pixels in (default setting) size. 1 min. 21 sec. 13 min. 40 sec. Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second.
The Movie Menu Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. 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 shutterrelease button is not pressed. Choose [Single AF] if the sound of the camera focusing interferes with recording. Applying Movie Setting Select T mode. 2 Press m.
The Movie Menu 4 Press G or H to choose the desired setting and press d. • The setting is enabled and the movie menu is displayed. • Press m to return to the main movie menu without applying the setting.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recognized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 10.10.2006 15:31 100NIKON 0009. MOV OK Start 10s Playback display 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).
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. Voice Recording • 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).
Making a Voice Recording j Notes on Voice recording • Do not touch the microphone during voice recording. • Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/memory card has less than ten seconds 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.
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 SCN Scene menu Panorama assist Voice recording Image mode MENU Exit ? 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.
Playing Voice Recordings Volume can be adjusted with t (j)/v (k) during playback. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. To Press Pause playback R Press d to pause playback. Description Resume playback 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.
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. Select sound file 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.
Copying Voice Recordings 4 Press G or H to choose a voice recording 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. Select sound files 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.2006 13:00 003 25.10.2006 10:15 004 25.10.2006 10:20 005 02.11.2006 18:12 MENU Exit Select Select sound files 001 10.10.2006 20:18 002 21.10.2006 13:00 003 25.10.2006 10:15 004 25.10.
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) View pictures on a TV by connecting your camera via the supplied audio/video cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Computer (c 62) Use the supplied PictureProject software to copy pictures to a computer, and then organize, browse, edit, and save those pictures.
Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play back pictures on the television. 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. Yellow 3 White Tune the television to the video channel. • See the documentation provided with your television for details. 4 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 1 Press i for one second to turn the camera on.
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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 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.
Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 102) in the setup menu on the camera before connecting the camera to the computer or printer. 1 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 4 Press G or H to choose [Interface] and press d. Press G or H to choose [USB] and press d. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 2 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn the camera on. • At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of camera connection. 4 Transfer pictures and movies.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers • 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.
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.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option (c 63) to [PTP]. USB PTP Mass storage 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. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers MENU Exit • The PictBridge start-up screen ( ) will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 67), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to choose a picture and press d. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers • 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.
Connecting to a Printer 5 • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Paper size Default 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. Postcard 100 x 150mm Press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 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.
Connecting to a Printer 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Paper size] and press d. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 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.
Connecting to a Printer 5 Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to 9) of each and press d. Print selection 6 Press G, H, I, or J to confirm the pictures and press d. • Press m to modify the selection and return to the print selection screen. 004 prints 1 2 3 4 MENU Back 7 OK Print Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to the [Print menu] (step 2) when printing is complete. • Press d to terminate printing before it is complete.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 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.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Set the date and info options. Print set Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. 10.10.2006 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 4/ 4 j Print Set [Date] and [Info] are reset each time the print set menu (step 4) is displayed. Information normally printed when [Info] is selected in the print set menu is not printed when the camera is connected directly to the printer.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options are available in the shooting menu. Z Set up Z Image mode d White balance* c 90 Display the setup menu. c 75 Choose image size and quality. c 77 Match white balance to the light source. I Exp. +/- c 79 Adjust exposure for very dark, very bright, or high-contrast subjects.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and the number of images that can be recorded with it, depend on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. [Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results. e White balance Auto White bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent MENU Exit Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 2 Place white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [White bal. preset] and press d. • The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Exp. +/- Exp. +/- +0.3 The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is used to adjust the exposure for very dark or very 0 bright subjects. Exposure can be adjusted in the -0.3 range -2.0 to +2.0 EV. When the exposure comMENU Exit 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. At setting other than [Single], focus, Exp. +/- and white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in each series. r Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 MENU Exit Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A BSS BSS On The “best shot selector” is recommended when Off 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 MENU Exit 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].
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Z Set up w Print set z Slide show c 90 Display the setup menu. c 72 Select pictures for printing. c 85 View pictures in an automatic slide show. A Delete c 87 Delete all or selected pictures. D Protect c 87 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.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Navigating the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate camera menus. To select multiple pictures for a print set (c 72), deletion (c 87), protection from deletion (c 87), transfer (c 88), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 89), or for the welcome screen (c 92): 1 Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 84 Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture. • The current picture is displayed at the center of the monitor.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures. When the [Show date] option is selected, pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card are sorted and played back by the recording date. 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Start] and press d. Slide show Pause OK Start Show date Loop MENU Exit Slide show Pause OK 2 Press G or H to choose the recording date and press d. Show date 24.12.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 3 Slide show begins. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus • 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.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. B Delete Erase selected images Erase all images MENU Exit Erase selected images Delete selected pictures. See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more information on using this function.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 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. E Transfer marking All on All off Select image(s) MENU Exit All on Mark all images for transfer. F All off Remove transfer marking from all images.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. MENU Exit 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. Camera to card Selected images All images MENU Exit Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. ONM Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying The Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 74), scene menu (c 28), movie menu (c 50), or playback menu (c 83) and press d to display the setup menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous MENU Exit ? Display the menu screen Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu V Welcome Screen Welcome screen Disable welcome Nikon Animation Select an image You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. MENU Exit Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date 01.09.2006 00:00 Date Time zone MENU Exit -- Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13). Time zone 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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press I or J to choose the travel destination time zone and press d. New city time zone • The setting is enabled. London, Casablanca MENU Back 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. Time zone 01.10.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings Monitor settings Photo info Brightness The following options are available: -4 Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor. MENU Exit Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: Shooting mode Playback mode Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 10.10.2006 15:30 Show info (default setting) 16 Hide info l Photo Info 96 100NIKON 0005.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 121). Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter MENU Exit a Off (default setting) Time and date are not imprinted on pictures. b Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Date counter 155 01. 01. 2006 Number of days MENU Exit Press d to display the stored dates option. Press d to display the display options.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Sound settings Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound ON MENU Exit 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].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Auto Off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode to save power. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for three minutes after entering standby mode. Auto off Auto off Sleep Mode 30s ON MENU Exit 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].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu. Formatting the Memory Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the [Format card] option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian English (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All Reset all Reset all settings to default values This option restores the following settings to their default values: No Reset MENU Exit Basic Photography Flash mode (c 24) z Self-timer (c 26) Off Macro close-up (c 27) Off Scene mode Scene mode (c 28) Landscape assist (c 32) Sports assist (c 33) Night portrait assist (c 34) Portrait Face-priority AF Landscape Sports Night portrait Movie menu Movie options (c 50) Auto-focus mode (c 51) Small size 320
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Menus (c 91) Welcome screen (c 92) Photo info (c 96) Brightness (c 96) Date imprint (c 97) Show info 4 Off Button sound (c 99) On Shutter sound (c 99) Normal Start-up sound (c 99) Off Blur warning (c 99) Auto off (c 100) Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 104 Text Disable welcome (off) On 30 s (thirty seconds) Sleep Mode (c 100) On Auto transfer (c 102) On Others Paper size (c 68, 70) Default • Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file nu
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Battery Type Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (c 16), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline COOLPIX(NiMH) Lithium MENU Exit 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) View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L6 Ver.
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. 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) 1 2 3 EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used.
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”). 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 .
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 malfunction or damage to the lens.
Caring for the Camera k Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 16). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are 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.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
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 Clock not set. Set clock. 93 Warning!! Battery exhausted w Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. 10, 105 p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. Recompose picture. 20, 21 y (blinks) Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred.
Error Messages Display Technical Notes 112 Problem Solution c • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or voice recordings. • Insert new memory card or remove memory card and use internal memory. 28, 75 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 memory or memory card. 14 Out of memory M or O Memory card is full.
Error Messages Display File contains no image data r Problem File not created with COOLPIX L6. Solution c View file on computer or other device. — This image cannot be Picture is protected. deleted r Remove protection. 87 New city is in the current time zone u Destination in same time zone as home. No need to change time 93 zones if destination is in same time zone as home. Warning! mode selector is not in the proper position. Mode selector is not posi- Slide the mode selector tioned correctly.
Error Messages Display Technical Notes 114 Problem Solution c 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 circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 10 Printer error check printer status u Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. Replace ink cartridge with new one.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Cause/Solution c Camera turns off without warning • 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes 116 Cause/Solution c Camera cannot focus using auto- • Subject is low in contrast, dominated focus by repeating geometric patterns, covers too small an area of the frame, or contains many fine details, objects of sharply differing brightness, or objects at different distances from the camera. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again. 21 Pictures are blurred • Use flash. • Use A.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution c Flash does not fire Problem 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Cannot record voice memo Cause/Solution Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. c — 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 • • • • 10 16 64 62, 63 Camera is off.
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) Lens • • • • 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)] 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.
Specifications Aperture Range Electronically controlled preset aperture 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.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
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-
Index enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 46 EH-65A 60, 106 Exif version 2.2 121 Exp. +/- 79 Exposure compensation, see Exp.
Index PictBridge 66, 121 Playback full-frame playback 22 thumbnail payback 42 viewing pictures 23 Playback menu 83 Power saving 11 Power switch 4, 10 Power-on lamp 4, 10 Print set 72 printing date 73 shooting information 73 Printing pictures 66, 68, 69 direct printing 66 Protect 87 R 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 Red-eye reduction 25 Reset all 103 WAV 107 Welcome screen 92 White balance 77 S Z Tech
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