Nikon Coolpix L24 User Manual

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viiiTable of ContentsA Auto Mode...

88Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3 Press K.The new city time zone menu is displayed.4 Press J or K to select the

89Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below.For time zones not l

90Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse Monitor SettingsThe following settings are available.Press dMz (setup menu) (A

91Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPhoto InfoSelect whether or not photo info is displayed.See “The Monitor” (A 6,

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Date ImprintImprint the shooting date and time on pictures. Date can be printe

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusw Electronic VRChoose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when ta

94Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusU Motion DetectionSet whether or not the camera automatically increases the shut

95Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush AF AssistChange settings for AF-assist illumination.Press dMz (setup menu) (A

96Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusi Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings.Press dMz (setup menu) (A 84

97Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusk Auto OffWhen the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operatio

ixTable of ContentsConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 56Connecting to a TV

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

99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageSelect the language used for camera monitor display.o Video ModeAdjust

100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd Blink WarningChoose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face

101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to th

102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSetup MenuOthers• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 110

103Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuss Battery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18),

104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd ProtectProtect selected pictures from accidental deletion. You can turn prote

105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Rotate ImageSet the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displa

106Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Select an o

107Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusr Firmware VersionView the current camera firmware version.Press dMz (setup men

xTable of ContentsBasic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...83Displa

108Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional Accessories*1To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery c

109Optional AccessoriesTechnical NotesApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in thi

110Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesPictures and movies are assigned file names as follows.• Files are stored in folders named with a folder

111Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing th

112Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesC The Battery• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18

113Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.LensAvoid touching glass parts with your finge

114Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away.

115Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

116Error MessagesTechnical NotesPImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.98Camera has run o

117Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PCommunications errorUSB cable

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L24 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy

118Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

119TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

120TroubleshootingTechnical NotesDigital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.• When Portrait or Night portrai

121TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackUnexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).When taking pictures with V (auto with r

122TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCannot select paper size with camera.Even when using a PictBridge compatible printer, paper size cannot be selected f

123Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L24 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 14.0 millionImage sensor 1/2.3-in. type CC

124SpecificationsTechnical NotesExposureMetering256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using less than 2× digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2× or m

125SpecificationsTechnical Notes• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully-charged EN-MH2 batteries operated at an ambient tem

126SpecificationsTechnical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry

127Technical NotesIndexSymbolsk (apply selection) button 5, 9c (Playback) button 5A Auto mode 27l Delete button 5, 24, 55c D-Lighting 50G Easy auto mo

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

128IndexTechnical NotesEEasy auto mode 18, 26EH-65A 13EN-MH1 13, 108EN-MH2 12, 103, 108, 112Exposure compensation 32Extension 110Eyelet for camera str

129IndexTechnical NotesPictBridge 62, 126Playback 24, 25, 46, 48, 55Playback button 5, 8Playback menu 79Playback zoom 48Portrait b 34Power 12, 14, 18P

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

4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera Body1110132456798Lens cover closed1 Shutter-release button ...222Zoom control ...

5Parts of the CameraIntroduction1312 1410 111234 678951 Monitor ...62 d button ...

6Parts of the CameraIntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.15/05/2011 12:001 5 /05 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 009999

Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat

8IntroductionBasic OperationsA (shooting mode) ButtonShooting-mode Selection MenuThe multi selector (A 9) can be used to select one of the following s

9Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to

10Basic OperationsIntroductiond ButtonPress d to display the menu for the selected mode.• Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 9).• Select a ta

11Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysRotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a desc

12First StepsFirst StepsInserting the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot c

13Inserting the BatteriesFirst StepsB Removing the BatteriesConfirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory car

14First StepsSetting Display Language, Date and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.1 Press the power

15Setting Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5 Change the date and time.Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.Press K to move the cursor in

16First StepsInserting Memory CardsImages are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 17 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory c

17Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the m

iIntroductionFirst StepsGBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeA Shooting in the Auto ModeC Shooting Suited for the SceneFTaking Pictures of S

18Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeI

19Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) ModeThe i

20Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers

21Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeUsing the ZoomUse the zoom control to activate optical zoom.Rotate the zoom cont

22Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.Press halfway (A 11) to focus. When t

23Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeB During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures rem

24Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press c (playback).The last pictur

25Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeC Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame p

26Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeEasy auto modeAutomatic Scene SelectionThe camera automatically selects one of the following scenes wh

27Auto ModeAuto ModeShooting in the Auto ModeIn A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be t

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety b

28Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions.• The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.

29Using the FlashAuto ModeB Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera durin

30Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-timerWhen using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Wh

31Auto ModeMacro ModeMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire sub

32Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or da

33Shooting Suited for the SceneShooting Suited for the SceneUsing the Scene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject t

34Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneFeaturesThe following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 28), n = s

35Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.*1Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduc

36Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene*1The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.*2Other

37Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.i Dusk/dawn OPreserves the colors

iiiFor Your SafetyObserve caution when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when h

38Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at dist

39Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.m Fireworks show OSlow shutter sp

40Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.p Panorama assistUse when taking a series of pictures that will la

41Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures for Food ModeUse this mode when taking pictures of food.1 Press A in shooting mode

42Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a t

43Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene5 Press k when shooting is completed.The camera returns to step 2.EndEnd11B Panorama AssistSet flas

44Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)Using Smart Portrait ModeThe camera dete

45Using Smart Portrait ModeTaking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection FeaturesIf the camera is

46More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackRotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to

47Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackMore on PlaybackCalendar DisplayRotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures are displayed in 16-

ivFor Your Safety•Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to

48More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current image

49More on PlaybackEditing PicturesThe editing features described below are available. Use the camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as sepa

50Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingCreate a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contras

51Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackResizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Suitable for uploading to web sites or s

52Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (

53MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.1 Press

54MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie options setting can be changed from the movie menu.Displaying the Movie MenuPress A in shooting mode to display the shooti

55MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 54). To play a movie, display it in full-

56Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

57Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (tr

vNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested

58Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer1 Start the computer to whic

59Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on

60Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default settin

61Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersC Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-availa

62Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A 126) printers can connect the camera direc

63Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer

64Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

65Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6 Choose Start print and press k.7 Printing starts.Monitor display returns t

66Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k.Prin

67Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when pr

viNoticesNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ATTENTIONCet appareil numérique de la cla

68Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetBefore printing images saved on a memory card using one of th

69Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo

70Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuWhile shooting in A (auto) mode (A 27), the s

71Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Shooting MenuPress A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mo

72Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusA Image modePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. T

73Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Image mode• If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting

74Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

75Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig

76Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousChange settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).Flash wil

77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB Note on Multi-shot 16Smear (A 114) visible in the monitor when shooting with

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78Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusCamera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same TimeCertain settings in the shoo

79Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe following functions are available in playback mode.Displaying the Playback

80Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting Multiple PicturesThe screen shown at right will be displayed in the m

81Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowView pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in

82Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures.Press c (playback mode) Md (p

83Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following settings.a Menus A 85Select the method for

84Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuDisplay the menu screen and select z (Setup).1 Press d

85Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus4 Press K or k.You can now select an item from the setup menu.Use the multi sele

86Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc Welcome ScreenSpecify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned o

87Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock.Setting Travel Destination Time Zone1 Use the multi s