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... buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets ([ ]). k tion that should be read it easier to the pictures on remov- Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may be removed before using the camera. The memory card must be helpful when using the camera. Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. Read this camera can be stored in the Quick Start Guide. This icon...
... buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets ([ ]). k tion that should be read it easier to the pictures on remov- Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may be removed before using the camera. The memory card must be helpful when using the camera. Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. Read this camera can be stored in the Quick Start Guide. This icon...
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... form, by Nikon specifically for use of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is functioning normally. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on important occasions (such as 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 your area...
... form, by Nikon specifically for use of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is functioning normally. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on important occasions (such as 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 your area...
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... batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with purchase. one minute (default setting): The monitor turns off ) works as follows. Choose a reliable brand. Do not, under any operation while the power is the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in Shooting Mode To reduce the drain on lamp blinks. After a preset time passes, the Auto off function (automatically turning the power off and the camera enters standby mode...
... batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with purchase. one minute (default setting): The monitor turns off ) works as follows. Choose a reliable brand. Do not, under any operation while the power is the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in Shooting Mode To reduce the drain on lamp blinks. After a preset time passes, the Auto off function (automatically turning the power off and the camera enters standby mode...
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.... 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 battery-chamber cover. • Make sure that the memory card is off ) before opening the battery-chamber cover. • Hold the camera upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Preparation for Shooting Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card...
.... 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 battery-chamber cover. • Make sure that the memory card is off ) before opening the battery-chamber cover. • Hold the camera upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Preparation for Shooting Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card...
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... the memory card. Write protect switch j Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is off before opening the batterychamber cover. Card is in the "Lock" position. To begin formatting, press the multi selector G or H to release it. The first time you wish to keep before use. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted...
... the memory card. Write protect switch j Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is off before opening the batterychamber cover. Card is in the "Lock" position. To begin formatting, press the multi selector G or H to release it. The first time you wish to keep before use. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted...
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... Shoot j During Recording While pictures are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these icons 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 circumstances could result in loss of the way down the rest of data or in camera shake and blurred pictures. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter...
... Shoot j During Recording While pictures are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these icons 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 circumstances could result in loss of the way down the rest of data or in camera shake and blurred pictures. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter...
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... reduce these reflections, set the flash to reduce noise, which makes recording time increase. Flash lamp k Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L5 is dis- Red-eye reduction may process pictures to B (Off) in the monitor or zoom in the pictures. If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is recorded. In some rare cases, other portion of pictures may appear as it is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots...
... reduce these reflections, set the flash to reduce noise, which makes recording time increase. Flash lamp k Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L5 is dis- Red-eye reduction may process pictures to B (Off) in the monitor or zoom in the pictures. If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is recorded. In some rare cases, other portion of pictures may appear as it is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots...
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... modes allow you compose your shots. Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of "assist" and "scene" modes. D Night portrait Use for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release button. Scene Assist Modes (four types) Scene assist modes offer framing assist options to help you to all shooting modes. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to take pictures optimized for a natural balance...
... modes allow you compose your shots. Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of "assist" and "scene" modes. D Night portrait Use for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release button. Scene Assist Modes (four types) Scene assist modes offer framing assist options to help you to all shooting modes. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to take pictures optimized for a natural balance...
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... recording date and time as the original. • Copies created using crop, D-Lighting, and small picture have the same transfer marking (c 86) as the original but are not marked for pictures taken with nonCOOLPIX L5 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L5 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a picture once. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions...
... recording date and time as the original. • Copies created using crop, D-Lighting, and small picture have the same transfer marking (c 86) as the original but are not marked for pictures taken with nonCOOLPIX L5 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L5 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a picture once. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions...
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... auto-focus mode option can be set in the movie menu (c 55, 56). 54 Macro close-up to 1.9×) while movies are being recorded. Adjust zoom before beginning recording. Recording and Viewing Movies j Recording Movies • The flash (c 26), self-timer (c 28), and exposure compensation (c 30) can not be used while movies are being recorded. • Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied ([TV movie 640] up (c 29) can be used in movie mode. Recording and Viewing Movies Movie Mode Follow the instructions below to shoot movies...
... auto-focus mode option can be set in the movie menu (c 55, 56). 54 Macro close-up to 1.9×) while movies are being recorded. Adjust zoom before beginning recording. Recording and Viewing Movies j Recording Movies • The flash (c 26), self-timer (c 28), and exposure compensation (c 30) can not be used while movies are being recorded. • Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied ([TV movie 640] up (c 29) can be used in movie mode. Recording and Viewing Movies Movie Mode Follow the instructions below to shoot movies...
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..., and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. Use the [Transfer] button in the camera's setup menu. To use E (d) on the camera, unlock by sliding the switch to [Mass storage]. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer. For more information on the camera2 PictureProject Transfer button Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional3...
..., and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. Use the [Transfer] button in the camera's setup menu. To use E (d) on the camera, unlock by sliding the switch to [Mass storage]. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer. For more information on the camera2 PictureProject Transfer button Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional3...
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... Menu The following options are recorded. d Color Options* c 79 Apply color effects to control exposure. Shooting menu Set up c 88 Display the setup menu. Z Set up Image mode White balance Metering Continuous MENU Exit ? • To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8). • To exit the shooting menu, press m. 72 A BSS* c 79 Use the "best shot selector" to display the shooting menu. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Displaying the Shooting Menu Set the mode selector to L (auto) and press m to choose the sharpest picture...
... Menu The following options are recorded. d Color Options* c 79 Apply color effects to control exposure. Shooting menu Set up c 88 Display the setup menu. Z Set up Image mode White balance Metering Continuous MENU Exit ? • To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8). • To exit the shooting menu, press m. 72 A BSS* c 79 Use the "best shot selector" to display the shooting menu. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Displaying the Shooting Menu Set the mode selector to L (auto) and press m to choose the sharpest picture...
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... transfer. Use the COOLPIX L5 to select the pictures to transfer again. P Select image(s) Mark selected pictures for transfer are transferred (c 62). See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for transfer. Pictures selected for transfer. At the default setting, all images for pictures applied with the E icon are recognized by the E icon (c 7). Playback Options: The Playback Menu E Transfer Marking When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable...
... transfer. Use the COOLPIX L5 to select the pictures to transfer again. P Select image(s) Mark selected pictures for transfer are transferred (c 62). See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for transfer. Pictures selected for transfer. At the default setting, all images for pictures applied with the E icon are recognized by the E icon (c 7). Playback Options: The Playback Menu E Transfer Marking When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable...
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...or memory card. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus j Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Format memory WARNING! Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card Use this option to maintain maximum performance. 98 • [Format] is not available when batteries are low. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn...
...or memory card. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus j Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Format memory WARNING! Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card Use this option to maintain maximum performance. 98 • [Format] is not available when batteries are low. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn...
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... while recording movie. Memory contains no image data r File not created with faster write speed. u Image can not be used Choose picture - Turn camera off and then 12 on computer or - ports crop, D-Lighting, or small picture. Delete pictures from D-Lighting, 52 enhanced using D-Light- Format internal memory 98 or memory card. • Insert new memory 16 card. 98 • Format internal mem- r File contains no No pictures available for welcome screen. 640 × 480 pixels or larger. Camera has run out of file numbers. Error Messages Display Problem...
... while recording movie. Memory contains no image data r File not created with faster write speed. u Image can not be used Choose picture - Turn camera off and then 12 on computer or - ports crop, D-Lighting, or small picture. Delete pictures from D-Lighting, 52 enhanced using D-Light- Format internal memory 98 or memory card. • Insert new memory 16 card. 98 • Format internal mem- r File contains no No pictures available for welcome screen. 640 × 480 pixels or larger. Camera has run out of file numbers. Error Messages Display Problem...
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... dirty. movies will have time stamp of common problems below before clock has been set will be dated "01.09.2006 00:00." Refer to save 13 power. Charge clock 92 battery. • Camera is in the setup menu. 14, 91 Clock battery exhausted. Pictures recorded before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Flash lamp blinks: wait until flash has charged. • USB cable is connected. • A/V cable is connected. 12...
... dirty. movies will have time stamp of common problems below before clock has been set will be dated "01.09.2006 00:00." Refer to save 13 power. Charge clock 92 battery. • Camera is in the setup menu. 14, 91 Clock battery exhausted. Pictures recorded before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Flash lamp blinks: wait until flash has charged. • USB cable is connected. • A/V cable is connected. 12...
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... the setup menu. Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than [Single] is reflecting off . Use a different shooting mode or set . 14, 91 Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies or on picture Playback zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is released [Off] selected for transfer using COOLPIX L5. Transfer marking does not appear Pictures were marked for transfer. movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to z (auto) or J (fill flash). Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Portions of pictures...
... the setup menu. Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than [Single] is reflecting off . Use a different shooting mode or set . 14, 91 Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies or on picture Playback zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is released [Off] selected for transfer using COOLPIX L5. Transfer marking does not appear Pictures were marked for transfer. movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to z (auto) or J (fill flash). Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Portions of pictures...
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CCD; 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, center-weighted Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with brightness adjustment Frame coverage Shooting mode: Approximately 98% horizontal and 98% vertical Playback: Approximately 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 8 MB); Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L5 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.2 million CCD 1/2.5-...
CCD; 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, center-weighted Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with brightness adjustment Frame coverage Shooting mode: Approximately 98% horizontal and 98% vertical Playback: Approximately 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 8 MB); Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L5 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.2 million CCD 1/2.5-...
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... g (3.9 oz.), excluding power cable Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that NiMH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in . The batteries will drop if they are output from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Camera File System is a standard widely used for optimal color reproduction when images are charged repeatedly without first...
... g (3.9 oz.), excluding power cable Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that NiMH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in . The batteries will drop if they are output from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Camera File System is a standard widely used for optimal color reproduction when images are charged repeatedly without first...
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... Index P PAL 99 Panorama assist 41, 42 G 43 Paper size 66, 68 Party/indoor 38 PictBridge 64, 117 Playback full-frame playback 24, 25 thumbnail payback 47 viewing pictures 25 Playback menu 82 Power saving 13 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 70 printing date 71 shooting information 71 Printing pictures 64, 66, 67 direct printing 64 Protect 85 R Red-eye reduction 27 Reset all 100 S Self-timer 28 Self-timer lamp 4 Setup menu 88 Shooting menu 72 Shutter-release button 4, 22, 23 Slide...
... Index P PAL 99 Panorama assist 41, 42 G 43 Paper size 66, 68 Party/indoor 38 PictBridge 64, 117 Playback full-frame playback 24, 25 thumbnail payback 47 viewing pictures 25 Playback menu 82 Power saving 13 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 70 printing date 71 shooting information 71 Printing pictures 64, 66, 67 direct printing 64 Protect 85 R Red-eye reduction 27 Reset all 100 S Self-timer 28 Self-timer lamp 4 Setup menu 88 Shooting menu 72 Shutter-release button 4, 22, 23 Slide...