Nikon COOLPIX L32 User Manual download pdf

Shooting Features

Using the Camera

Troubleshooting

Using the Menus

Using ViewNX 2

Insert the Batteries and Memory Card

Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from

falling out.

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



Insert the batteries and

memory card.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and

negative (–) battery terminals are

oriented correctly and insert the

batteries.

• Confirm the correct orientation

and slide the memory card in until

it clicks into place.

Memory card slot

Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

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

Applicable Batteries

• Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)

• Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

• Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries

Removing the Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp

and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to

partially eject the card (2).

• The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot

immediately after using the camera.

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Press the power switch to turn on the

camera.

• The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on.

• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

Use the multi selector

HI to select the desired

language and press the

kbutton.

Cancel

Language

Use HI to select Yes and press the

kbutton.

Cancel

Time zone and date

Yes

Choose time zone and

set date and time?

Use JK to select your

home time zone and press

the k button.

• Press H to turn on daylight saving

time (W is displayed above the

map).

Press I to turn it off.

Back

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Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.

Set the date and time, and press the

kbutton.

• Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set

the date and time.

• Select the minute field and press the k button to

confirm the setting.

Edit

Date and time

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When the confirmation screen is displayed, use HI to

select Ye s and press the k button.

Press the A (shooting mode) button.

Press this button in

shooting mode for

shooting-mode

selection menu

Use HI to select Scene auto selector

and press the k button.

Scene auto selector

• The camera enters the shooting

mode and you can take images in

Scene auto selector mode.

• While shooting, you can check

the battery level indicator and the

number of exposures remaining.

1400

5m 0s

Shooting screen

Number of exposures

remaining

Battery level indicator

Shooting

mode icon

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode

Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens,

flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

Frame the picture.

• Move the zoom control to change the zoom

position.

• When the camera automatically determines the

scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes.

Zoom out Zoom in

Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows

green.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the

camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition

and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway

again.

F 3.21/250

Focus area

Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-

release button the rest of the way down.

• The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the

indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images

are being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do not open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries

or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could

result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory

card.

Play Back Images

Press the c (playback) button to enter

playback mode.

Use the multi selector HIJK to

select an image to display.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button or

shutter-release button.

• When e is displayed in full-frame playback

mode, you can press the k button to apply an

effect to the image.

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Full-frame Playback

• Move the zoom control toward

g(i) in full-frame playback mode to

zoom in on the image.

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• Move the zoom control toward

f(h) in full-frame playback mode

to display a list of images called

“thumbnails.”

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Delete Images

Press the l (delete) button to delete

the image currently displayed in the

monitor.

Use the multi selector HI to

select Current image and press the

kbutton.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

Current image

Erase selected images

Delete

All images

Select Ye s and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

Yes

Erase 1 image?

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording

time.

Movie recording time

remaining

1400

5m 0s

Press the b (e movie-record) button

to start movie recording.

2m30s

Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop

recording.

Select a movie in full-frame playback

mode and press the k button.

• Movies are indicated by the movie options icon.

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Movie options

Changing the Shooting Mode

The following shooting modes are available.

• x Scene auto selector

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image,

making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

• b Scene mode

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

• D Special effects

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

• F Smart portrait

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without

pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer).

You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

• A Auto mode

Used for general shooting.

Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want

to capture.

Press the A (shooting mode) button

in the shooting screen.

Use the multi selector HI to select

a shooting mode and press the

kbutton.

Scene auto selector

Using the Flash and Self-timer

You can use the multi selector to set frequently used functions such as the flash and

self-timer.

You can set the following functions using HIJK in the shooting screen.

Flash mode

Macro mode

Self-timer Exposure compensation

• X Flash mode

You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

• n Self-timer

If you select ON, the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-

release button.

• p Macro mode

Use macro mode when taking close-up images.

• o Exposure compensation

You can adjust overall image brightness.

The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode.

Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.

The following menus are available.

• A Shooting menu

Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.

Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.

• G Playback menu

Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback

mode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.

• D Movie menu

Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.

Allows you to change movie recording settings.

• z Setup menu

Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language,

etc.

Press the d (menu) button.

• The menu is displayed.

Press the multi selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Shooting menu

Menu icons

Use HI to select the desired menu

icon.

• The menu is changed.

Date stamp

Set up

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Electronic VR

AF assist

Sound settings

Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Electronic VR

AF assist

Sound settings

Use HI to select a menu option, and

then press the k button.

• The settings for the option you selected are

displayed.

Date stamp

Date and time

O

Date

Use HI to select the setting, and then

press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu, press the

d button.

Date stamp

Date and time

O

Date

• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the

state of the camera.

• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-

release button, A (shooting mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button.

Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.

Installing ViewNX 2

An Internet connection is required.

For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.

Download the ViewNX 2 installer.

Start the computer and download the installer from:

http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/

Double-click the downloaded file.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Exit the installer.

Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac).

Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be

inserted directly in the slot.

• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party

suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card

is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB

cable. Turn the camera on.

After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer.

Start Transfer

• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the

computer.

Terminate the connection.

• If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the

computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the

memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. If the

camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the

USB cable.

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below

before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

The camera is on but does not respond.

Wait for recording to end.

If the problem persists, turn the camera off.

If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are

using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that although any

data currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been recorded will not

be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source.

Camera turns off without warning.

• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function).

• The camera or batteries have become too cold and cannot operate properly.

• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off until the inside of the

camera has cooled, and then try turning it on again.

Monitor is blank.

• The camera is off.

• The batteries are exhausted.

• The camera has entered standby mode to save power. Press the power switch, shutter-

release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button.

Camera becomes hot.

The camera may become hot when used for an extended period of time to shoot movies

or when used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction.

Printed in China

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Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L32 digital camera.

Before using the camera, please thoroughly read “Confirming the Package Contents” and “For

Your Safety” on the reverse side for correct use of the camera. After reading, please keep this

manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

The Quick Start Guide introduces the procedures necessary in using this camera for the first time.

For more detailed information, please download the “Reference Manual” from the following URL.

http://nikonimglib.com/manual/

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the

Adobe website.

About This Manual

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that

monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual

product.

DIGITAL CAMERA

Preparing for Shooting

Transferring Images to the Computer

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Quick Start Guide

Shooting FeaturesUsing the CameraTroubleshootingUsing the MenusUsing ViewNX 2Insert the Batteries and Memory Card1Open the battery-chamber/memory card

Page 2 - Memory Cards

Confirming the Package ContentsIn the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.COOLPIX L32 Digital Ca

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