Nikon Coolpix L5 User Manual

EnNKKOR5XOPTICALZOOMI6.3-31.4mm1:2.9-5.0The Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith the

viiiIntroductionSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode...31Scene Mode ...

88Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe following options are available in the setup menu.R Menus c 89Choose how me

89Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuChoose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 72), scene men

90Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusV Welcome ScreenYou can select the welcome screen to be displayedwhen the camer

91Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusW DateSet the camera clock and choose home and traveldestination time zones.Set

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus4 Press I or J to choose the travel desti-nation time zone and press d.• The se

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusl Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less

94Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusZ Monitor SettingsThe following options are available:Photo InfoThe following d

95Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Date ImprintDate and time of recording can be imprinted onpictures for printi

96Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDate CounterPictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with th

97Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menush Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings:i Auto OffChoose the time a

ixIntroductionConnecting to a Printer...64Connecting the Camera and Pr

98Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusM Format Memory/O Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or m

99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusj LanguageChoose one of twenty languages for display ofcamera menus and message

100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusn Reset AllThis option restores the following settings to theirdefault values:

101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusSetup menuOthers• Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file number (c 104)

102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusg Battery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct bat-tery level (c 18

103Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in theCOOLP

104Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts:a four letter identifier, a fo

105Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when using or storing the

106Caring for the CameraTechnical Notesk Batteries• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary(c 18). I

107Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is offbefore putting the camera away.

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108Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed inthe monitor, as well as the solutions for

109Error MessagesTechnical NotesImage cannot be savedM or OError occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.98Camera has r

110Error MessagesTechnical NotesCommunications errorEUSB cable disconnected during transfer or print-ing.If PictureProject displays error in the monit

111Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer

112TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCamera cannot focus using auto-focus• Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geometric patterns, cov-ers

113TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPortions of pictures not related to the “red eye” phenomenon are affectedIn-camera red-eye fix may, in very rare circ

114TroubleshootingTechnical Notesj Electronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the

115Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L5 Digital Camera Type Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 7.2 millionCCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels

116SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measur

117SpecificationsTechnical NotesUnless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully charged EN-MH1 batteries operated at an ambient tempe

1IntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L5 digital camera. Thismanual has been written to help you enjoy taking p

118Technical NotesIndexSymbolst (j) button 20, 29j (t) button 47, 48, 49v (k) button 20, 29k (v) button 47, 48, 49v (l) button 9m button 5, 9, 89d but

119IndexTechnical NotesEEditing pictures 49creating a cropped copy 49enhancing contrast 50resizing pictures 51EH-65A 58, 103Exif version 2.2 117Exposu

120IndexTechnical NotesPPAL 99Panorama assist 41, 42G 43Paper size 66, 68Party/indoor 38PictBridge 64, 117Playbackfull-frame playback 24, 25thumbnail

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Printed in BelgiumYP6G01(11)6MA20311-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical article

2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-tion

3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

4IntroductionParts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap6.3-31.4mm1:2.9-5.0NIKKOR5XOPTICALZOOM6.3-31.4mm1:2.9-5.0NIKKOR5XOPTICALZOOMPower-on lamp (c

5Parts of the CameraIntroductionMonitor (c 6)m button (c 9)Connector cover (c 59, 60, 65)Cable connectorFlash lamp (c 27)Tripod socket Opening the con

6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting andplayback (actual display varies with current camera sett

7The MonitorIntroductionPlayback12:0012:0010.10.200610.10.200699999999/99999999100NIKON100NIKON9999.JPG9999.JPG:STARTSTARTOK125361074811 9121314151617

Trademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks

8IntroductionBasic Operations/Displaying the HelpMode SelectorSet the mode selector to the desired mode.Multi SelectorIn addition to activating the fl

9Basic Operations/Displaying the HelpIntroductionMENU ButtonWhen m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to themode which has been s

10Preparation for ShootingPreparation for ShootingInserting BatteriesThe camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region ofpurchase,

11Inserting BatteriesPreparation for Shooting3 Remove the batteries and unplug the charger from the poweroutlet. k EN-MH1 BatteriesCharge EN-MH1 batte

12Inserting BatteriesPreparation for ShootingInsert the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber cover.• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the bat-ter

13Inserting BatteriesPreparation for Shootingj Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv a

14Preparation for ShootingSetting Display Language, Date, and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turnedon. 1 Tu

15Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePreparation for Shooting6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (orderof the day, month, and year may differin

16Preparation for ShootingInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (8 MB) or on removableSecure Digital (SD) memory c

17Inserting Memory CardsPreparation for ShootingRemoving Memory CardsTurn the camera off and make sure that thepower-on lamp is off before opening the

iIntroductionPreparation for ShootingBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeOne-Touch Portrait ModeMore on Pla

18Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera OnThis sect

19Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera OnBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Model Indicators in L (auto) Model Available Functions in

20Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keepingyour fingers a

21Step2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modej Digital ZoomWhen enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy imag

22Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• The camera focuses on the subject pos

23Step3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modej During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the y icon will be displayed,

24Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep4 Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures: Full-Frame PlaybackPress i. • Press the multi selector

25Step4 Viewing/Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modek Full-Frame Playback ModeThe following functions are available in the f

26Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeUsing the FlashThe flash menu will help you to set the flash mode best suited the shootingconditions.Th

27Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modej When Lighting is PoorNote the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B)

iiIntroductionIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precauti

28Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. W

29Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeMacro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm(1.6 in.)

30Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggestedby the cam

31Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeScene ModeThe camera offers a choice of “assist” and“scene” modes. In these mode

32Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeScene Assist ModesThese modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you tocompose pictures with t

33Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeB Portrait AssistUse this mode for portraits in which the main sub-ject stands out clearly while

34Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeE Landscape AssistUse this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, andportraits featuring a landm

35Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeP Sports AssistUse this mode for dynamic action shots that freezethe action in a single shot or

36Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeD Night Portrait AssistUse this mode to achieve a natural balance betweenthe main subject and ba

37Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeScene ModesTaking Pictures in Scene Modes1 Select b mode.2 Press m to display the scene menu.3 Press the multi sel

iiiFor Your SafetyIntroductionObserve caution when han-dling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode ifimproperly handled. Observe thefollowing precaut

38Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeThe following scene modes are available:C Party/indoorCaptures the effects of candlelight and other ind

39Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene Modej Using a TripodTurn vibration reduction (c 21) off when using a tripod.l Noise ReductionNoise reductio

40Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeM Close upPhotograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range (c 29). • Camera focuses

41Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeO CopyProvides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on sub

42Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeTaking Pictures for a Panorama (c 41)The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use

43Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene Modej Panorama AssistFlash mode (c 26), self-timer (c 28), macro close-up (c 29) and exposure compensation(

44One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait ModeTaking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeFor portrait shots, press m when the camera is in the au

45Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait Modej Face-Priority AF• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety o

46One-Touch Portrait ModeThe One-Touch Portrait MenuThe one-touch portrait menu contains the image mode option, and the por-trait option that allows y

47More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 24) todisplay pictures in “con

ivFor Your SafetyIntroduction• Do not handle the plug or batterycharger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution couldresult in electric shoc

48More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress k (v) to zoom in on still images displayed infull-frame playback (c 24). Playback zoom is n

49More on PlaybackEditing PicturesCreating a Cropped Copy: CropIf the N:u icon is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom enabled(c 48), the porti

50Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con-trast, of pi

51Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackH Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG fileswith co

52Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackSmall copies are recognized by their gray borderand the I, J, or K icon displayed during play-back.Restrictions on P

53More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackThe camera’s built-in microphone can be used to record voice memos for pic-tures indicated by the

54Recording and Viewing MoviesRecording and Viewing MoviesMovie ModeFollow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via thebuilt-in

55Recording and Viewing MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie OptionsThe movie menu offers the options shown below.1All figures are approximate. Maximum movie len

56The Movie MenuRecording and Viewing MoviesApplying Movie Setting1 Select T mode.2 Press m.• The movie menu is displayed.3 Press the multi selector G

57Recording and Viewing MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback (c 24), movies are recog-nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it infull-fr

vIntroductionNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) Radio FrequencyInterference StatementThis equipment has

58Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersYou can connect your camera to your television,

59Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to playback

60Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to

61Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersSetting the USB OptionSet the USB option (c 99) in the setup menu on the c

62Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersTransferring Pictures to a Computer1 Turn on a computer to which PicturePr

63Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.• If the USB option is s

64Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (c 117) printers can connect the cameradirec

65Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Set the USB option (c 61) to [PTP].2 Tur

66Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer c

67Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Press G or H to choose the desiredpaper size and press d.• To specify pa

viNoticesIntroductionNotice for Customers in Can-adaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meetsall requirements of the CanadianInterference Causing Eq

68Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers2 Press the multi selector G or H tochoose [Paper size] and press d.• For i

69Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Choose the pictures and number of cop-ies (up to 9) of each and press d.•

70Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to creat

71Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Set the date and info options.Press G or H to choose an op

72Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe following options are available in the

73Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Z Image ModePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded asimage files.

74Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk Image Mode/Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the number

75Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusd White BalanceAdjust white balance based on the light source togive pictures

76Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to c

77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusm MeteringThe camera’s built-in metering system calculatesthe brightness of th

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78Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusq ContinuousCapture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,photograph a s

79Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA BSSThe “best shot selector” is recommended whenshooting with the flash off o

80Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camerafocuses.l Focus Loc

81Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusRestrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in

82Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe following options are available in the playback menu. Displaying the Playb

83Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusNavigating the MenusUse the multi selector to navigate camera menus.To select

84Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusz Slide ShowPlay pictures back in an automated “slide show”with a three-second

85Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA DeleteThe delete menu contains the options shownbelow.If no memory card is i

86Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusE Transfer MarkingWhen the camera is connected to a computer viathe supplied U

87Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusL CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and amemory card.The options o