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Nikon 26299 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Recording Movies e sssssesssossosssosesessosessssssessessee 78 Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu 81 Playing Back MovieS essesssosssessosssssssssssssssessessee B2 77 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the P movie record button e When no memory card is inserted i e when using the camera s internal memory Movie options QA 81 69838 is set to YGA VGA 640x480 720 HD 720p 1280x720 cannot be selected 1 Display the shooting screen Movie option e The icon for the selected movie option is displayed The default setting is 7202 HD 720p 1280x720 Q 81 e When recording movies the angle of view i e the area visible in the frame is narrower compared to that of still images SdIAOW Jeg Hued pue Bulpsoray 2 Press the P movie record button to start movie recording e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Focus areas are not displayed during recording When 2 HD 720p 1280x720 is selected for Movie options monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16 9 with movie recording If Photo info in the Monitor settings QJ 86 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto info the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts e Mis displayed while saving to the internal memory 3 Press the P movie record button again to end recording 78
2. O17 Xapu pue sao L2UY2 L f D a 7 gt a v z fe 9 D n v 3 a 3 a x amp 18 Temperature Humidity e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries e Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries e Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries available separately e AC Adapter EH 65A available separately COOLPIX L26 Still pictures e Approx 200 shots when using alkaline batteries e Approx 680 shots when using lithium batteries e Approx 350 shots when using EN MH2 batteries Movies e Approx 50 min when using alkaline batteries HD 720p e Approx 3 h 20 min when using lithium batteries HD 720p e Approx 1h 55 min when using EN MH2 batteries HD 720p COOLPIX L25 Still pictures e Approx 220 shots when using alkaline batteries e Approx 680 shots when using lithium batteries e Approx 370 shots when using EN MH2 batteries Movies e Approx 55 min when using alkaline batteries HD 720p e Approx 3 h 45 min when using lithium batteries HD 720p e Approx 2 h 10 min when using EN MH2 batteries HD 720p 1 4 ISO 1222 COOLPIX L26 Approx 96 0 x 59 7 x 28 8 mm 3 8 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections COOLPIX L25 Approx 96 2 x 60 4 x 29 2 mm 3 8 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections COOLPIX L26 Approx 164 g 5 8 oz including battery and SD memory card COOLPIX L25 Approx 171 g 6 1 oz including battery and SD memory card 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Less than 85 no con
3. cscsssssscsscssssssesssssscessecseces amp 7 E ee a SLOTAGE sessisescssseccsseesconsnaeies D Troubleshooting sessesssescsssesescsesocoscsososscossesesososesoe amp 8 Specifications ccccsssscsssssssssssesesssssssssssssssssssseseess 0 15 SuPPOrted Stam ards zesssssccsvsscsoseseascsessesessqastecdbcseccasaseesdvetessesssastessvstecsoase 620 NOX EEEE EEA 21 X pu pue saioN LUY L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Technical Notes and Index The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in For Your Safety QA viii xiv when using or storing your camera mM Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks The product may malfunction if dropped or struck Additionally do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover v Keep Dry If water enters the camera internal components may rust or otherwise become damaged and repairing the camera may be expensive or even impossible mM Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature vV Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic
4. Using Panorama Assist Playback Editing Still IMAGES sssscssssssssssssessssseccsssseccssnsecssssecsssssecsssssecessnscsssnseesssssees 085 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV 6812 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print ssssssecssseees 6614 Menu The Smart Portrait Menu The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode The Playback Menu The Movie Menu The Setup Menu Additional Information File and Folder Names Optional Accessories Error Messages enof UORD 9U 1 4J Y Reference Section The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Use a tripod for the best results Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt amp second icon from the top gt P gt A V lt P gt MM panorama assist gt button The icon of the last scene selected is displayed 1 Use the multi selector to select the direction and press the button Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined Select the direction in which images will be joined in the completed panorama right X left 8 up or down 9 The yellow panorama direction icon D is displayed for the current direction and the direction is fixed when the button is pressed The icon changes to the white fixed direction D icon If necessary apply flash mode RA 50 self timer QA 53 macro mode M
5. 1 250 F32 CIF Nikon X Using Macro Mode When using macro mode the L26 can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm 4 in from the front of the lens The L25 can focus on objects as close as about 3 cm 1 2 in from the front of the lens This feature is useful when taking close up pictures of flowers and other small subjects 1 Press the multi selector W macro mode 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select ON Pou z and press the button OFF e The macro mode icon 9 is displayed e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled Macro mode 3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom 3 x position to a position where and the zoom mos 2 indicator glow green e How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom position When the zoom position is set to a position where amp and the zoom indicator glow green the L26 can focus on subjects as close as about 30 cm 1 ft from the lens and the L25 can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm 4 in from the lens When the zoom position is set to a wide angle position relative to 7s the L26 can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm 4 in from the lens When the zoom position is set to a position where amp s is displayed the L25 can focus on subjects as close as about 3 cm 1 2 in from the lens sainjea4 Buljoous 55 saunjea4 Bunooy
6. Memory contains no images File contains no image data All images are hidden This image cannot be deleted Travel destination is in he current time zone Lens error Communications error Cause Solution Cannot edit selected image e Select images that support editing function e Movies cannot be edited Time out error while saving movie on the memory card Select memory card with faster write speed No images in the internal memory or memory card e Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera s internal memory To copy images from internal memory to memory card press the MENU button The copy screen will be displayed and images in the internal memory can be copied to memory card File not created with this camera File cannot be viewed on this camera View file using a computer or the device used to create or edit this file No images available for a slide show mage is protected Disable protection Destination in same time zone as home Lens error Turn camera off and then on again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Error occurred during communication with printer Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable UOR 9U 1 4J Y 65867 Display Cause Solution Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry Turn camera off remove and reinsert battery and turn camera on If error persists c
7. f no operations are performed for a specified amount of time the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to save power 22 This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode Option Description Auto off You can select 30 s default setting 1 min 5 min or 30 min If On default setting is selected the camera will enter standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject even before the time selected in the Sleep mode auto off menu has elapsed The camera will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds when Auto off is set to 1 min or less or after 1 minute when Auto off is set to 5 min or more When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power e When the camera is in standby mode the power on lamp flashes e If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically e When the power on lamp is flashing pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on Power switch shutter release button button BE button or C movie record button Notes About Auto Off e The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations When a menu is displayed 3 minutes During slide show playback Up to 30 minutes e The camera will not enter standby mode while the Eye Fi card is uploading images UOR 9U 1 4J Y 65653 uoldas adua1ajoy
8. m Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 saunjeay Buljoous 59 saunyea4 Buljooys 60 Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt Shooting menu gt Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Image mode Description i 4608x3456 L26 only aproat i 5 3648x2736 L25 only spmtoximiatehe TA 4608x3456 L26 only 2 3648x2736 L25 only Best choice in most situations The compression ratio is EA 3264x2448 approximately 1 8 GB 2272x1704 1600x1200 610x189 distribution by e mail The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 4608x2592 L26 only Images with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are saved The compression 3584x2016 L25 only ratio is approximately 1 8 The total number of pixels captured and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically Example M 4608x3456 approx 16 megapixels 4608 x 3456 pixels 2 4608x3456 is the default setting for L26 3648x2736 is the default setting for L25 Images will be higher quality than The compression ratio is Images will be higher quality than IM The compression ratio
9. 30 Viewing Images e Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory e When you play back images in which the face of a person QA 63 or pet QA 42 was detected at the time of shooting depending on the orientation of the detected face the images are automatically rotated for playback display More Information e Playback Zoom gt MA 66 e Thumbnail Display Calendar Display QA 67 e Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu gt QA 68 Press the f button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor Press the multi selector A or W to select the desired deletion method and press the X button e Current image Only the current image is deleted e Erase selected images Multiple images can be selected and deleted QA 32 All images All images are deleted e To exit without deleting press the MENU button Erase selected images All images Press amp or W to select Yes and press the button e Deleted images cannot be recovered e To cancel press amp or W to select No and press the button ypeqhejg pue Buljooys jo saiseg ay 31 ypeqhelg pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ayy 32 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector lt 4 or P to select an image to be deleted and then press A to display 7 e To undo the selection press W to remove 7 e Rotate the zoom co
10. a Color options PE e Eg Skin SR GE ee ones White balance mode esscsssssceesnenneneen 4 28 Continuous shooting Mode s ss 48 73 Travel destination iCOM ereccceccccccccc0 86 EJ Blink proof ICOM creesecssssssestsetnetnstneeneteetnetnee 45 Ed Self timer indicator oe ceecsocssssceseesetsetneteeee 53 ovie length enn BO 16 Image mode 60 32 Pet portrait auto release Number of exposures remaining SUIILIMAGE S unseen ces toutes D I 14 OVIEOPUONS wie sacacacinananaaieaas 81 15 6u f6 and a are displayed on L26 04 0 and 9 are displayed on L25 e1DUIED BU JO Seg esaw 3y JO Sed Playback Mode 1 2 15 05 2012 12 00 _ JPG 15 7 J 13 16x le 7 12 00 M 999 9991 Lm 8 11 1 Date Of recording esssessssectsctsetsetstintnetnee 16 2 Time Of FECOPING secsossssestseesetnteseteenetnee 16 El Battery level indicator 4 Protect icon 5 Eye Fi indicato ms Gi Print order FGI ccsccsncrnsstnecmiconommeniteianan 68 Image mode 8 Movie options a Current image number total number of images b Movie length aag 3 Sca 4 Low o6e6ee s5 SRS ate 10 999 999 w ims 9 19999 99991 E 1m Os a b 10 Internal memory indicator ss 29 11 Movie playback indicator 82 A Volume indicator 3 D Lig
11. e The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera s settings and state of use By default information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera and turns off after a few seconds Monitor settings QA 86 gt Photo info gt Auto info Shooting Mode 320 oe means SU 6 O Fo NAFL 31 1 3 00 SSSREB7 Op 298 fis rE aoa 8 10 eg 9 28 Gis z DATE DATES 1 12 38 e 11 27 mer on S 13 mi r eal al 14 25 GiGi G amp Ge 29m 0s 15 24 Fjo B E e e 16 23 w 1 250 F32 M999 na ne A I de J 20 19 18 f g999 17 L 19999 22 21 SHOOTING MOE vresoescesseeeeseeee 34 35 43 47 acro MOMS vrsutncinrudneruianceneeniar 55 Nternal memory indicator s u 2 I APeItUre ValUC oe ecsecsssssstesseteenetnetstncenetse 27 SHUtter spiediena 2 FOCUS Wearer 23 20 ZOOM iNGICAtOM inaani 24 55 OCUS NACA Ohna 2O E AF L iNdiCatOr sssvssv 1v 111111111111 e OD ash mode a a 7 Eye Fi indicator EDEA 8 Battery level indicator esses 2 1 9 Electronic VR icon 10 Print date otion detection icon Date not set indicator 19 86 68865 Focus area face detection Pet GETS CTION scinsioni 23 26 nm a SO sensitivity Exposure Compensation value 57
12. or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns A 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 e Before replacing the batteries turn he product off If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only the batteries approved for use in this product 10 Do not combine old and new batteries or batte If Niko batte EN MH2 B4 are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combine batte The E ies of different makes or types n rechargeable Ni MH ies EN MH2 EN MH2 B2 or uopnponu ies from different pairs MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only and are compatible with COOLPIX L26 L25 nsert Do no batter break Do no O exc Do no water Do no orientation batteries in the correct short or disassemble es or attempt to remove or battery insulation or casing expose batteries to flame or essive heat immerse in or expose to transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins uolpnpo yu e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure t
13. 10 7 2 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Mac OS When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed double click the Welcome icon 2 Selecta language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is not available in the European release Click Next to display the installation window Typical installation Recommended D z 3 Start the installer e We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2 e Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window saunyea4 yoeqhe d 72 Download the software e When the Software Download screen is displayed click I agree Begin download e Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed e Windows Click Yes e Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed e ViewNX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2 For viewing editing and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor For b
14. If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera Memory contains no images will be displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode Press the MENU button to display the copy options screen and copy the images saved in the camera s internal memory to the memory card More Information File and Folder Names 68863 UOR 9U 1 4J Y 65 37 Movie Options Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt tab gt Movie options Select the desired movie option to record Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes Option Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded pon an 720e HD 720p 1280x720 default setting lt Movie bitrate Approx 30 Mbps Movies with an aspect ratio of 4 3 are recorded MBA VGA 640x480 e Movie bitrate Approx 10 7 Mbps VEX QVGA 320x240 Movie with an aspect ratio of 4 3 are recorded e Movie bitrate Approx 2 7 Mbps When no memory card is inserted i e when using the camera s internal memory the setting is WGA VGA 640x480 The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second for all options Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length CL 80 uoldas adua1ajay More Information File and Folder Names gt 68863 65638 Autofocus Mode L26 Only Enter shooting mode gt MENU bu
15. When AF F Full time AF is selected the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies If you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded select AF S Single AF Autofocus mode L26 only salAow 42eg Hulkejg pue Bulpso ay 81 SaIAOW Deg Hued pue Bulpsoray 82 Press the gt button to enter playback mode ah Movies are indicated by the movie options ovo AVI icon MA 81 Press the button to play back movies Movie options Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor Press the multi selector lt d or P to select a control The operations described below are available Function Description Rewind CJ Hold down the button to rewind the movie Advance CI Hold down the button to advance the movie Press the button to pause playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor a Press the button to rewind the movie Hold down the button Pause for continuous rewinding EJ Press the button to advance the movie Hold down the button for continuous advancing oa Press the button to resume playback End CI Press the button to return to full frame playback mode Adjusting volume Rotate the zoom control to T or W MA 2 4 during playback Volume indicator Deleting movies To delete a movie select the desire
16. m Notes About Saving Data After taking a picture or recording a movie the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged m Notes About Movie Recording e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies CH 15 Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used e The optical zoom magnification ratio cannot be changed once recording starts e Use the zoom control to operate digital zoom while recording movies The zoom range is between the optical zoom magnification ratio before recording a movie and up to 4x e There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used When recording ends digital zoom turns off e The sounds of zoom control operation autofocus lens drive movement L26 only and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded e Smear 3 visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended e Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied subjects with repeating patterns fabrics lattice windows etc may have colore
17. select 2316 1 Default in the paper size option A4 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in 6 Select Start print and press the button PictBridge 004 yams Copi Paper size 7 Printing begins e Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete uoldas adua1ajoy Current number of copies total number of copies 6818 Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer 68815 follow the procedures described below to print multiple images 1 2 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the MENU button Use the multi selector to select Paper size Print menu and press the button e Print all images DPOF printing Paper size 2 e To exit the print menu press the MENU button Select the desired paper size and press the Paper size Ss button e To specify paper size using settings on the printer select Bem Default in the paper size option A4 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in Select Print selection Print all images or Print menu DPOF printing and press the button Print all images DPOF printing Paper size z T 2 S 3 A m n D fa 2 6 a 6819 Print selection Select images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each e Press the multi selector lt or P to select images and press A or W to set the number of copies or each e Images selected for printing are indica
18. 2272 x 1704 2M 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 3584 x 2016 Auto auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600 256 segment matrix center weighted digital zoom less than 2x spot digital zoom 2x or more Metering Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter e 1 2000 1 s 4s Fireworks show scene mode COOLPIX L26 Electronically controlled ND filter 2 7 AV selection COOLPIX L25 Electronically controlled ND filter 2 AV selection COOLPIX L26 2 steps f 3 2 and f 8 W COOLPIX L25 2 steps f 2 7 and f 5 4 W COOLPIX L26 W 0 5 to 3 6 m 1 ft 8 in to 11 ft Range approx 0 8 to 1 7 m 2 ft 8 in to 5 ft 6 in ISO sensitivity Auto COOLPIX L25 W 0 3 to 4 2 m 1 ft to 13 ft 0 6 to 1 6 m 2 ft to 5 ft 2 in Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL WOterminal aaa Audio video A V output digital I O USB Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Exposure control Speed Range
19. 3584x2016 for L25 and copies created at a size smaller than 320 x 240 using the small picture 6889 or crop 68810 function cannot be selected Select an image uoldas adua1ajoy 6640 Time Zone and Date MENU button gt tab gt Time zone and date Set the camera clock Option Date and time Date format Time zone Description Allows you to set the camera s clock to the current date and time Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen e Select an item Press B or changes between D M Y hour minute Edit the highlighted item Press A or Y Apply the setting Select the minute setting and press the button Date and time The available date formats are Year Month Day Month Day Year and Day Month Year ft Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving time can be enabled or disabled When the travel destination is selected the time difference 48844 between the travel destination and the home time zone ft is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved This can be useful when travelling UORD adUaIaJay 6841 Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 uoldas adua1ajay 65842 Use the multi selector to select Time zone and press the button Select Travel destination and press the button e The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently
20. 44 not be smoothed e Use Skin softening in the playback menu for 68 6888 images containing four or more faces It may take more time to save images in the following situations When the noise reduction function is in operation such as when shooting in a dark environment When the flash mode is set to auto with red 52 eye reduction When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 36 37 45 File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera The camera is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 x 240 or smaller This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera These options cannot be used with movies Images captured at an Image mode setting of 68 6885 4608x2592 for L26 and ki 3584x2016 for L25 cannot be edited and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times Camera is unable to edit images captured with 68 6965 other cameras Xapu pue s 40 N L2UY2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Problem Images are not displayed on TV Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected Images to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera amp 14 Cause Solution Video mode is not correctly set in the setup m
21. 64 Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame you can use focus lock to focus on an off center subject Use the following procedure when taking pictures using auto mode 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame 2 Press the shutter release button halfway e Confirm that the focus area glows green e Focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture e Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images Playback menu Lighting oftening Print orde By Slide show On Protect Rotate image Fa Small picture Playback ZOOM ccssssssscsssessscsesescssccsescsesesesees G6 Thumbnail Display Calendar Display 67 Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu 68 Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer 69 Using ViewNX 2 cccscccsscssscscccccccssccssccsccscccees 7 1 Installing ViEWNX 2 siina ninnoa aa Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing IMa ges snini s n e 4 yeqAeld 65 Playback Features Rotating the zoom con
22. Memory function When it is set on a computer disable the function If the Endless Memory function is enabled the number of pictures taken may not be displayed correctly e The Eye Fi upload feature is intended for use only in the country of purchase Before using it in other countries refer to laws and regulations of that country e When this setting is set to Enable the battery will be drained faster than normal Eye Fi Upload Indicator The upload status of the Eye Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor QA 6 8 Eye Fi upload is set to Disable lights Eye Fi upload enabled waiting for image upload flashes Eye Fi upload enabled uploading images Eye Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload Q An error occurred The camera cannot control the Eye Fi card 65858 Supported Eye Fi Cards As of November 2011 the following Eye Fi cards can be used Be sure that Eye Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version e Eye Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB e Eye Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB e Eye Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB Reset All MENU button gt tab gt Reset all When Reset is selected the camera s settings will be restored to their default values Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode MA 50 Auto Self timer A 53 Off Macro mode M 55 Off Exposure compensation MA 57 0 0 Scene Mode Option Default value Scene mode settin
23. Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings 44 ptions Available in the Smart Portrait O M Using Skin Softening Auto Mode anging Auto Mode Settings Options Available in the Auto Shooting e Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SAO EENAA NE E Available Features Using the Flash Flash Modes Using the Self timer Using Macro Mode Adjusting Brightness Exposure COMPENSATION eean n 57 Default SettinNgSi miniy et 58 uonnponu XV uonnponu xvi Changing the Image Size Image Mode 60 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Ouale ea eer ee eee 60 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously rreeeeesscscccssssetstseccceecennneeeeeeeeees 62 Focusing Using Face Detection 63 FOCUS HOCK AE cs sf cette deat E 64 Playback Features Playback Zoom D Thumbnail Display Calendar Display 67 Features Available in Playback Mode Playback M NU sssssssssscccsssssssscssesssnneeseseeeees 68 Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer 69 Using ViewNX 2 71 Installing ViewNX 2 71 Transferring Images to the Computer 74 VENO NAE Ssn 76 Recording and Playing Back Movies 77 Recording Movies n 78 Changing Movie Recording Settings thE Movie Menu u sss11sssisisisrrsrerersrreresenee 81 Playing Back Movies ssssssssssssssesseccceessnneeeee
24. The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame e The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter release button is held all the way down and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved best shot selector 23 Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the light from fireworks e Camera focuses at infinity e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus indicator QA 7 always glows green Wd Black and white copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in print e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame e Use together with macro mode MA 55 when shooting subjects that are close to the camera saunyea4 Buljooys i Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject throwing features or details into shadow The flash fires automatically to fill in illuminate shadows e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame J Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with A 40 ON Panorama assist Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image 6882 e Press the multi selector A W lt or P to select the direction that you will move the camera in when capturing images and press the button e After shooting the first image confirm on the screen how the captured imag
25. camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame When Continuous is selected the camera captures up to four images continuously while the shutter release button is held all the way down at a rate of about 1 2 fps when Image mode is set to M 4608x3456 for L26 or J 3648x2736 for L25 e Press the multi selector lt to change auto release settings When set to Off the shutter is released only when the shutter release button is pressed e Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when Five bursts have been taken Internal memory or the memory card is full To continue using Pet portrait auto release to take more pictures press the multi selector lt and change the setting again e Digital zoom cannot be used e Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera the speed of the pet s movement the direction the pet is facing the ambient brightness of the pet s face etc pet faces may not be detected or other subjects may be displayed with a border When the camera detects a smiling face you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter release button smile timer You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt L Smart portrait mode gt button 1 Frame the picture When the camera detects a human face a yellow double border focus area is di
26. e You can view several images on one screen making it easy to find the image you want e You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to W E and T Q e Press the multi selector A W lt or P to select an image and then press the button to display that image full frame e When 16 thumbnails are displayed rotate the zoom control to W EF to switch to calendar display e While using calendar display mode press A V lt or P to select a date and then press the button to display the first image captured on that day m Calendar Display Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2012 saunqeay yreqheld 67 When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode you can configure the following functions by pressing the MENU button QA 3 5 to display the menu anit Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and jal FB D Lighting contrast brightening dark portions of an image T Skin softening The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with ig g softer facial skin tones When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed and how many copies of each image are printed i Allows you to view images saved in the internal memory or on a By Slide show you tog Jenaer Ent ENON Sra memory card in an automat
27. is Smaller size than amp M EA or GY and therefore allows more images to be saved The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to full screen display on a TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 or Notes About Image Mode The setting is also applied to other shooting modes Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card Note that due to JPEG compression the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image In addition this number varies depending on the make of the memory card even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity 1 Image mode Print size cm in 4608x3456 L26 only ay eT a 39 x 29 15 x 11 5 3648x2736 L25 only 780 31x23 12x9 M 4608x3456 L26 only 39 x 29 15 x 11 5 I 3648x2736 L25 only 540 81 23 129 GR 3264x2448 28x 21 11x8 GB 2272x1704 19x 14 75 x 5 6 BB 1600x1200 13 x 10 5 3 x4 640x480 5x4 2x1 5 4608x2592 L26 only 6 1290 39x22 15x85 3584x2016 L25 only 30x 17 12 x 6 5 If the number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 sainjea4 Buljooyus 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and m
28. is due to the memory effect in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to their normal behavior e Rechargeable Ni MH batteries discharge even when not being used We recommend charging the batteries just before using them m Cold Environment Usage Battery performance decreases in cold environments When using the camera in cold environments try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold The camera may not function if you use discharged batteries in cold environments Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two sets of batteries Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold can often be used again when they have been warmed up m Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning Remove dirt from the terminals using a dry cloth v Remaining Battery Charge f you insert discharged batteries into the camera the camera may indicate that the batteries have adequate charge remaining This is a characteristic of batteries m Recycling Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations Cover the battery terminals with tape when recycling x pu pue s 40 Je21UY2 L Xapu pue sa ON jed1UYyIa Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards Approved memory cards gt A 15 Observe the
29. of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital xi uonnponu xii Notice for Customers in the U S A 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 This equipment generates uses and can adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or elevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try o correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate antenna he receiving e Increase the separation between the equipment and recei ver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer o an experienced radio television technician for help COOLPIX L25 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to t
30. picture e To turn off exposure compensation return to step 1 and change the value to 0 0 Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off 57 saunjea4 Bunooys Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below Flash Self timer Macro inten 50 53 55 57 GS easy auto QA 34 SATO off 0 0 smart portrait QA 43 4AT off 0 0 amp auto Q 47 0 0 Scene Q oh LL 36 D E Q Q O 0S th 3 it R S aps S oh LL 3 e Z 0 0 ial 0 0 amp O37 off 0 0 acon 10 00 K 37 B 0 0 2 Oss C 00 mE C 00 2 s 00 PECE 00 39 00 AcE 00 ond 0 0 Off 00 of 0 0 You can select AUI0 auto or off When Aul0 auto is selected the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected The setting canno be changed Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close up scene mode Cannot be used wl Can be set when S The setting canno The setting canno eye reduction en Blink proof is set to On mile timer is set to Off be changed be changed The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red 7 Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used 8 Self timer cannot be used Pet portrait auto release QA 42 can be set to On or Off
31. playback button 29 6 Multi selector apply selection button p ew button 45 48 68 81 86 9 TD delete DUttON vaccum 31 0 Battery chamber memory card slot COVELvrcsacsssseceeeesee 10 13 11 Battery CRAMDET sesecsscsassneesueeeseeeee 10 A Memory Card SlOtosoinunnraniisosaiima 13 a USB audio video output connector 69 14 Connector cover B1DUILD BU JO Sed e1QWUe gt 3y JO Sed COOLPIX L25 wo i Shutter release DUTTON eesesscssesseeeeeeeee 26 Zoom control W wide T tele EELDA sag oe Lens cover closed Lens cover Lens Power connector cover for connecting optional AC adapter wesc 6664 Eyelet for camera StLAP sssecseeeeeeseeneenelll GE WEN ee Nikon 3 P movie record button 78 a shooting mode button 34 35 43 47 5 DE playback button 29 6 Multi selector apply selection button p ew button 45 48 68 81 86 9 TD delete DUttON vaccum 31 Battery chamber memory card slot COVEL rrcsscssssceeneeee 10 13 Battery CNAMDET ecssesccsessssneteeneesseneeetne 10 JEMOTY carg S lO toutions 13 USB audio video output connector 69 CONNECTOR COVEN sissassassnensisecainccnnssssiens 69 TIPO socket eesssatanensienetenenenien 18 SCA CM isc ssasscitz cactsssesastacocsesdnccsobcabisans 82 B1DUILD BU JO Sed e1QWUe gt 3y JO SUed
32. radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data saved on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry mM Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may damage the image sensor or other components producing a white blur effect in photographs amp 2 m Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries AC adapter or Memory card Removing the batteries AC adapter or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data data may be lost and the camera s memory or the mem m Notes on the Monitor ory card may be damaged e Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more han 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device e Scraping or pressing on the surface of the monitor may result in damage or malfunction Should the monitor break care should be ta liquid crystal from the display touchi en t
33. selected Press P e The travel destination screen is displayed Time zone and date 15 05 2012 15 30 London Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone Time zone London Casablanca 15 05 2012 15 30 Time zone London Casablanca 15 05 2012 15 30 Home time zone Travel destination 5 4 Press lt or P to select the travel destination time zone e If daylight saving time is in effect press to enable daylight saving time function is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour Press W to disable the daylight saving time function Press the button to apply the travel destination time zone e While the travel destination time zone is selected the gt icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode ft Home Time Zone e To switch to the home time zone select Home time zone in step 2 and press the button e To change the home time zone select Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4 Daylight Saving Time D 11 30 Q EDT d New York a 4 Toronto Lima Time zone EDT New York Toronto Lima 15 05 2012 11 30 fr Home time zone Travel destination gt UORD 9U 1 4J Y When daylight saving time starts or ends turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 Imprinting Date on Images Enable date impri
34. shutter speed Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery The flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting sainjea4 Buljoous 51 saunjea4 Bunooys 52 The Flash Mode Setting The setting varies with the shooting mode Available Features QA 49 Default Settings QA 58 e Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 e The flash mode setting applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Red eye Reduction This camera uses Advanced Red Eye Reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix Pre flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash reducing the red eye effect Additionally if the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area will be processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the following when shooting e Because pre flashes are fired there is a slight lag between when the shutter release button is pressed and when the shutter is released e More time than usual is required to save images e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations e In rare cases areas of the image that are not affected by red eye may be processed by red eye reduction In these cases select another flash mode and take the picture again Using the Self timer The camera s self timer can release the s
35. the power on lamp green will light and then the monitor will turn on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on e To turn off the camera press the power switch When the camera turns off the power on lamp and the monitor turn off e You can press and hold the gt playback button to turn on the camera and switch to playback mode The lens will not extend yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 21 yoeqhe g pue Buoys jo sdiseg ayy 22 Power Saving Function Auto Off If no operations are performed for a while the monitor will turn off the camera will enter standby mode and the power on lamp will flash If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically While the camera is in standby mode the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations Press the power switch shutter release button shooting mode button gt playback button or movie record button Flashes No operations performed No operations performed Ol seccccccep cocecceee gt 3 min Camera enters Camera turns off standby mode e The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu QA 86 By default the camera enters standby mode in about 30 seconds when you are using shooting mode or playback mode 1 Hold the camera steady e Kee
36. where you are shooting It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas v Charging Batteries If using optional rechargeable batteries charge the batteries before taking pictures Batteries are not charged at the time of purchase Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the battery charger v Charging Rechargeable Batteries e Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining or batteries of a different make or model e When using EN MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L26 and COOLPIX L25 charge the batteries two at a time using Battery Charger MH 72 When using Battery Charger MH 73 charge the batteries two or four at a time Use only Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 to charge EN MH2 batteries e When using Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 only charge EN MH2 batteries m Notes About EN MH1 Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Charger MH 70 71 e You can also use EN MH1 Ni MH rechargeable batteries with this camera e Use only Battery Charger MH 70 or MH 71 to charge EN MH1 batteries e When using Battery Charger MH 70 or MH 71 only charge EN MH1 batteries Set the Battery type setting CL 87 68662 to COOLPIX Ni MH O4 m Notes About Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries e If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining the message Battery exhausted may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries This
37. 25 cannot be edited e This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera e If no face is detected in an image a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function 388 Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera e Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card O85 UO NDIS BdUdJIJOY uoldas adua1ajoy Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function check the following restrictions Editing function used Editing functions that can be added D Lighting The skin softening small picture or crop function can be added Skin softening The D Lighting small picture or crop function can be added Small picture Another editing function cannot be added Crop e Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them e When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function use the small picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied e You can apply skin softening to images that were captured using skin softening 68822 Original and Edited Images e Copies created with editing functions are n
38. A 55 and exposure compensation QA 57 settings with this step Press the button again to select a different direction Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture e About one third of the image will be displayed as translucent uoldas adua1ajoy N 3 gt Take the next picture e Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image and press the shutter release button e Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to complete the scene OK End 1969 4 Press the button when shooting is complete e The camera returns to step 1 Ok Ena UORD 9U 1 4J Y v Notes About Panorama Assist e Flash mode self timer macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken Images cannot be deleted nor can zoom or Image mode settings LA 60 be adjusted after the first picture has been taken e Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function 68853 initiates standby mode during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended 6583 uoldas adua1ajay AEAF L Indicator In Panorama assist scene mode exposure white balance and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series When the first picture is taken AE AMPHL is displayed to
39. DXC memory card 8 SanDisk 2B 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB_ 64GB TOSHIBA 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB_ 64GB Panasonic 2GB 4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 48 GB 64 GB 32 GB Lexar o O 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 128 GB If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the device supports 2 GB cards 2 SDHC compliant SD If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device make sure thatthe alt device supports SDHC 3 SDXC compliant SD If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the 2C device supports SDXC Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers ypeqhejg pue Buljooys jo soiseg ay yoeqhe g pue Buoys jo sdiseg ayy 16 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera When the camera is turned on for the first time the language selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed e When the camera is turned on the power on lamp green will light and then the monitor will turn on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on Press the multi selector A or W to eae select the desired language and e tina press the O button Danek Deutsch Press A or W to select Yes and press the RT Re button Choose time zone and set date and time Press or P to selec
40. European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Table of Contents Introduction sssssssssssesssssssssesessssessssessssersssssrs ii Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Attaching the Camera Stra About This Manual Information and Precautions For Your Safety csssssssessseeeees WARNINGS Notices Parts of the Camera ssssssssssessssesssssssssesresssss 1 The Camera Body The Monitor Shooting Mode Playback Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 9 Preparation 1 Insert the Batterie 10 Applicable Batteries 10 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 13 Internal Memory and Memory Card 14 Approved Memory Cards 15 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language Date AN Time ecccscssssessssssssssessseessssessseessssees 16 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Turning the Camera On and Off Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 3 FOCUS and SHOOL eeeesssscccssssseeeceeeeenee The Shutter release Button Step 4 Play Back Images Step 5 Delete IMages ssssssscssscssssessecceeeennes Shooting Features Gc Easy Auto Mode oak Changing Easy Auto Mode Settings 34 Scene Mode
41. Format Memory Format Card MENU button gt tab gt Format memory Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before formatting Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory remove the memory card from Aller A e deleted i the camera The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu Format memory Format Formatting Memory Cards When a memory card is inserted in the camera the Format alleges le e deleted card option is displayed in the setup menu Format card mM Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting e The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera 69854 Language MENU button gt tab gt Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages CeStina Dansk Deutsch English Espanol EAAnvika Francais Indonesia Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski Portugu s BR Portugu s PT Video Mode Czech Danish German default setting Spanish Greek French ndonesian talian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian
42. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX L26 L25 Reference Manual Trademark Information Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index uonnponu Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 digital camera Before using the camera please read the information in For Your Safety CQ viii and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual After reading please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 Camera Strap L
43. On default setting is selected the camera detects human faces Smile timer and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected Self timer cannot be used with this feature When On is selected the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken Of the two shots the image in which the subject s eyes are more open compared to the other shot is saved The flash cannot be used when On is selected The default setting is Off Blink proof Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 sainjea4 Buljooys 45 saunjea4 Bunooys 46 Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes the camera detects one or more human faces up to three and processes the image to soften facial skin tones e Portrait QA 36 and Night portrait QA 37 in easy auto mode Portrait L 36 or Night portrait CL 37 scene mode e Smart portrait mode CH 43 Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A 68 4588 m Notes About Skin Softening e It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting e Under some shooting conditions the desired skin softening results may not be achieved or skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu RA 48 to suit the shooting conditio
44. P14 to the TV s input jacks Viewing and organizing images on a computer 71 manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC E16 C3 e Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNxX 2 Installer CD ROM For information about using the ViewNx 2 Installer CD ROM and transferring images to a computer see page 71 f If you transfer images to a computer you can perform simple retouching and Printing images without using a computer 6815 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer you can print images without using a computer Connection method Connect the camera directly to the printer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC E16 ViewNxX 2 is an all in one software package which enables you to transfer view edit and share images Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD ROM ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 e An Internet connection is required Compatible Operating Systems Windows e Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 e Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 e Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 saiunjeay yoeqheld 71 Mac OS e Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8
45. Polish Brazilian Portuguese European Portuguese Pycckn Rom n Suomi Svenska Ti ng Vi t T rk e Ykpa HcbKa aF Rtx Rett Baa te aiwatne fear Russian Romanian Finnish Swedish Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Arabic Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Hindi UORD 9U 1 4J Y MENU button gt tab gt Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a TV Select from NTSC and PAL 69655 Blink Warning MENU button gt tab gt Blink warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection QA 63 when shooting in the following modes 8 easy auto mode Portrait A 36 or Night portrait CL 37 scene mode Option Description When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection the Did someone blink screen is displayed in the monitor The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was released is framed by a yellow border Should this occur check the image and determine whether or not another image should be captured 69657 Blink warning is disabled Off default setting uoldas adua1ajoy 69856 The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor the operations described below are available If no operations are p
46. R6 L40 AA size Digital Camera Digital Camera alkaline batteries x2 USB Cable UC E16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD e Warranty The included batteries are for trial use only e A memory card is not included with the camera Attaching the Camera Strap COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback 9 To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor see Parts of the Camera CL 1 uopnponu iii uonnponu iv Other Information e Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual Icon Description V This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera yy These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information naaa 6 Reference Section amp Technical Notes and Index e In this manual the product names COOLPIX L26 and COOLPIX L25 may sometimes be abbreviated as L26 and L25 e SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards in this manual e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the came
47. a address provided separately Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction ote that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e 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 The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction
48. as though they had been shot under white light Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting 1 Prepare a white or gray colored subject and place it under the lighting that will be used when shooting 2 Display the shooting menu QA 48 use the multi selector to select PRE Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the button e The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance 3 Select Measure e To apply the most recently measured white balance value select Cancel and press the button The white balance setting will not be measured again and the most recently measured value will be set White balance SA Fluorescent Cloudy Flash Preset manual Cancel 2 T 2 S i a m n D N 2 6 a O25 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window Preset manual Measuring window 5 Press the button to measure a value for preset manual e The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set No image is saved uoldas adua1ajoy iW Notes About White Balance Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 e Set the flash to off when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash 50 m Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual When shooting using the flash set White balance to Auto or Flash 65626 Continuou
49. asic editing of transferred movies e Panorama Maker 6 for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode e QuickTime Windows only Remove the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD ROM from the CD ROM drive sainjeay yreqheld 73 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e 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 included USB Cable Turn the camera on To transfer images that are saved in the camera s internal memory remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer 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 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File If the memory card contains a large num
50. battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable or damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction uonnponu vi About the Manuals e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without ikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in hese manuals at any time and without prior notice e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the ikon representative in your are
51. ber of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts saunyea4 yeqhe d m Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 74 2 Transfer images to the computer e Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the Source on the Options title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 O e Click Start Transfer e At default settings all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer 3 Terminate the connection e Ifthe camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable 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 saunjyeay yoeqheld 75 saunyea4 yoeqhe d 76 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 e Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete e Consult online help for more information on using ViewNxX 2 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the P movie record button SalAow Deg BulAe g pue Hulpsoray
52. 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 A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject A Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire uonpnponu A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems
53. camera detects a human face it focuses on that face 63 Night portrait p e You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces CL 46 e f no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame e Digital zoom cannot be used K Suitable for taking pictures at parties Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame e As images are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily In a dark place the use of a tripod is recommended Party indoor sainjea4 Buljooyus 37 saunyea4 Bunooys 38 E Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame i Dusk dawn A Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset e The focus area or focus indicator QA 7 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway J Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with A Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to capture stunning night landscape
54. con from the top gt P gt A V lt P gt select a scene gt button The icon of the last scene selected is displayed Z Portrait Landscape x ae Fal Night portrait default setting CO 36 LO 37 37 MA 36 E Beach El Snow A38 CO 38 EM Night landscape Close up 39 A39 Fireworks show L Black and white copy Backlighting 40 140 A 40 Panorama assist Pet portrait M4 A 42 To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control QA 2 4 to T to view a description of that scene To return to the original screen rotate the zoom control to T again Panorama assist sainjeaj buljoous saunyea4 Bunooys 36 nanging Scene Mode Settings e Depending on the scene the multi selector A V WY and amp can be used to set the corresponding features gt Features sd Can Be a ae the Multi Selector A 49 Default Settings A 58 e Features that can be set by pressing the MENU button gt Image mode which is the combination of image size and image quality QA 60 Characteristics of Each Scene 3 Portrait Use this mode for portraits e When the camera detects a human face it focuses on that face 63 e You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces QA 46 e If no faces are
55. cover y2eqkejd pue Buoys jo sdiseg ayy Applicable Batteries e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries batteries included e Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries e Two EN MH2 Ni MH nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries 10 m Removing the Batteries e Turn the camera off and be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover e The camera batteries or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card m Notes About the Batteries e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in Batteries 4 before use Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e Batteries with the following defects cannot be used i i Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area around negative terminal the negative terminal m Battery Type By setting Battery type in the setup menu QA 86 to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera the batteries can perform more efficiently The default setting is the type of battery included with purchase When any other type of battery is used turn the camera on and change the setting Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer Choose a reliable bra
56. d Multi shot 16 ows you to change the color tones of images at the time of Color options shooting The available settings are Standard color default etting Vivid color Black and white Sepia and Cyanotype Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 When shooting the multi selector A W lt and P can be used to set the following features flash mode self timer pet portrait auto release lt gt id exposure compensation amp macro mode Available Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode as shown below See Default Settings QA 58 for information about each mode s default settings Seftinertas iY Petponaitauordeseta 2 mos o Exposure compensation A57 Varies by the scene selected by the camera gt Default Settings QA 58 2 Varies by the scene Default Settings QA 58 3 Varies by the smart portrait menu setting gt Default Settings QA 58 sainjea4 buljoous 49 saunyea4 Bunooys 50 Using the Flash Flash Modes You can set the flash mode 1 Press the multi selector A flash mode 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select the desired mode and press the button e Available Flash Modes gt QA 51 e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled e Whe
57. d movie in full frame playback mode CQ 29 or thumbnail playback mode QA 67 and press the J button QA 31 m Notes About Playing Back Movies The camera is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera S JAOW J22g Hu Kejd pue Huip1o Y 83 84 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the setup menu Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist For further details about each setting refer to The Setup Menu in the Reference Section 68840 dnyas exawes jeiauay 85 dnjas esawe jerauay 86 General Camera Setup Press the MENU button gt setup tab gt button The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the tab Option Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist L26 only Sound settings Auto off Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist rightness settings motion is detected when shoo ows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is isplayed when the camera is turned on lows you to set the camera clock and select the home and lestination time zones ows you to adjust photo information display and monit
58. d stripes interference patterns moire etc in them during movie recording and playback This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other it is not a malfunction m Camera Temperature The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area m Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected RA 28 Should this occur try the following 1 Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to AF S Single AF default setting before starting movie recording L26 only QA 81 68839 2 Frame another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject in the center of the frame press the F movie record button to start recording and then modify the composition salAoyw 42eg HulAe g pue Hulpsovay 79 salAow yDeg Hulkejg pue Bulpsoday 80 Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie options A 81 M O Memory card 4 GB 720 HD 720p 1280x720 15 min All figures are approximate The maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card even among memory cards of the same capacity 1 When using the internal memory 262 HD 720p 1280x720 cannot be selected 2 The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording Wh
59. d the other faces 4 Number of faces that Shooting mode Focus area double border Portrait A 36 and Night portrait CO 37 in easy auto mode Portrait A 36 and Night portrait CQ 37 in scene mode r The face closest to the center Smart portrait mode LA 43 ofthe ttam e If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame Up to 12 The face closest to the camera v Notes About Face Detection e The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including whether or not the subject is facing the camera Additionally the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame e When the frame includes more than one face the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking e In some rare cases such as those described in Autofocus A 28 the subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green Should this occur use another mode such as Gi auto mode and try focus lock shooting LA 64 by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera saunjea BUOYS 63 saunyea4 Bunooys
60. daylight saving time by selecting the setup menu gt Time zone and date 6641 gt Time zone When enabled the clock moves forward one hour when disabled the clock moves back one hour When the travel destination is selected the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone ff is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting you exit without setting the date and time will flash when the shooting screen is displayed Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time A 86 68641 The Clock Battery e camera s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera s main battery e backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging the camera s backup battery becomes exhausted the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Set the date and time again Step 3 of Preparation 3 Set the Display Language Date and Time A 16 Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Set the date and time before shooting e You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date 69647 in the setup menu CL 86 e If you want the shooting date to be printed
61. de 15 05 2012 15 30 Show info f P 15m 05 Bi 0 9703 The same information as in Show info is displayed If no operations are performed after a few seconds the display will be the same as Hide info The information is displayed again when an operation is performed Auto info default setting UORD 9U 1 4J Y Hide info O45 Framing grid auto info Movie frame tauto info uoldas adua1ajoy 6646 Shooting mode Auto info above a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures It is not displayed when recording movies In addition to information shown with Auto info above a frame is displayed before recording begins tha represents the area that will be captured when recording movies It is not displayed when recording movies Playback mode 15 05 2002 15 30 VWO JPG In addition to information shown with The same information as in Auto info is displayed The same information as in Auto info is displayed Print Date Imprinting Date and Time MENU button gt tab gt Print date from printers that do not support date Option Date EG Date and time OFF Off default setting The icon for the current setting is disp The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting allowing the information to be printed even printing 68831 Descr
62. de angle When you turn the camera on the zoom moves to the maximum wide angle position e A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor Mr T T when the zoom control is rotated r c Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and holding the zoom control at T triggers digital zoom Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4x beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom T C a c W c Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled e When you are using digital zoom the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode QA 60 and digital zoom magnification Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond d when taking still images When zoom is increased beyond the 24 position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied The position of 24 moves to the right as image size decreases allowing you to confirm the zoom position at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting wo T_T a Small image size yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 25 yoeqhe g pue Buo
63. densation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA standards for measuring the life of camera batteries Measured at 23 2 C 73 4 F zoom adjusted with each shot flash fired with every other shot image mode set to J 4608x3456 for the L26 M 3648x2736 for the L25 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed Data for lithium batteries apply when using two commercially available FR6 L91 AA size Energizer R Ultimate Lithium batteries The included batteries are for trial use only m Specifications e Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain e The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice 0 19 x pu pue s 40 Je21UY2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Supported Standards e 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 e DPOF Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards e Exif version 2 3 Exchangeable image file format Exif version 2 3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photograp
64. der number followed by an identifier P_ plus a hree digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode e g 101P_001 6882 and NIKON for all other images e g 100NIKON When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999 a new folder will be created File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001 Files copied using Copy gt Selected images are copied to the current folder where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory Copy gt All images copies all folders from the source medium file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium 48836 A single folder can hold up to 200 images if the current folder already contains 200 images a new folder named by adding one to the current folder name will be created the next time an image is captured If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images or an image is numbered 9999 no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted 68654 or a new memory card is inserted UOR 9U 1 4J Y 6863 Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter N T o a rat oO n 8 S USB cable Audio video cable Rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 B2 set of two EN MH2 batteries Rechargeable Ni MH batte
65. detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Digital zoom cannot be used Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes e The focus area or focus indicator QA 7 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway J Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with A amp Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see de e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame e Press and hold the shutter release button all the way to capture ailed movements in a moving subject mages continuously The camera captures up to four images continuously at a rate of about 1 2 fps when Image mode is set o for L26 or U8 for L25 The camera focuses even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear he sound of the camera focusing e Focus exposure and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition Use this mode for evening and night portraits that include background scenery The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience e When the
66. display orientation and save orientation information with the image m Notes About Image Rotation The camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera UORD 9U 1 4J Y 69835 Ei Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Playback menu gt Ei Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card 1 uoldas adualajay 65836 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the button e Camera to card Copy images from internal memory to memory card e Card to camera Copy images from memory card to internal memory Select a copy option and press the button e Selected images Copy images selected from the image selection screen 48834 All images Copy all images Copy Camera to card gt Card to camera Camera to card Selected images gt All images v Notes About Copying Images e JPEG and AVl format files can be copied e Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer e When copying images for which Print order 3629 options are enabled the print order settings are not copied However when copying images for which Protect 68633 is enabled the protect setting is copied If Memory contains no images Is Displayed
67. e Time zone and date option in the setup menu after an image has been captured has no effect on the date printed on he image Canceling Existing Print Order Select Delete print order in step 1 69629 of Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order and press the button to remove print marking from all images and cancel the print order Print Date When shooting date and time are imprinted on images using the Print date option 68847 in the setup menu images are saved with shooting date and time imprinted on the image when they are captured Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date on images Only the date and time imprinted on images with the print date option will be printed even if the Print order date option is enabled UORD 9U 1 4J Y 65631 LA Slide Show Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Playback menu gt Al Slide show Play back images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated slide show 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and press the button I e To repeat the slide show automatically select Loop and press the button before selecting Start The check mark f will be added to the loop option when enabled Slide show Pause 2 Theslide show begins While the slide show is in progress press the multi selector P
68. e will be connected to the next image and shoot the next image Shoot as many images as needed to complete the panorama To finish shooting press the button e Transfer the images to your computer and use the Panorama Maker 6 A 73 6864 software to combine the images into a single panorama image sainjeaj BUOYS 41 saunyea4 Bunooys 42 Pet portrait Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat the camera focuses on that face Once the camera has focused by default it automatically releases the shutter pet portrait auto release e From the screen displayed after the 4 Pet portrait scene mode is selected select Single or Continuous Single Images are captured one at a time Continuous When a face is focused on the camera captures three images continuously at a rate of about 1 2 fps when Image mode is set to i 4608x3456 for L26 or J 3648x2736 for L25 e When the camera detects a face a double border focus area is displayed around the face and the double border glows green when the camera has focused The faces of up to five pets can be detected at the same time When the camera detects more than one face the face displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double border and the others by single borders e If no pet faces are detected you can release the shutter by pressing the shutter release button If no pet faces are detected the
69. educed when shooting still images Aut e When the flash mode is set to off or f slow sync Z AUTO e When the shutter speed is slow e When the Continuous setting is set to Single e When the subject is dark OFF off default setting Electronic VR is disabled When Auto is selected amp 9 appears on the monitor A 6 and electronic VR is applied depending on shooting conditions uoldas adua1ajoy 6848 m Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction e Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used except when using slow sync mode Note that Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red eye reduction QA 59 If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time electronic VR will not function Electronic VR cannot be used if Blink proof 68823 in smart portrait mode is set to On Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes Sports A 37 Night portrait QA 37 Dusk dawn MA 38 Night landscape QA 39 Museum MA 40 Fireworks show QA 40 Backlighting QA 40 When Pet portrait A 42 is set to Continuous e The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases e The images captured may become somewhat grainy UOR 9U 1 4J Y 65849 uoldas adua1ajoy Motion Detection MENU button gt tab gt Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooti
70. en recording a movie the remaining recording time that is displayed is the amount of recording time available for one movie Functions Available with Movie Recording e The exposure compensation white balance and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording The tone that results from using scene mode MA 35 s also applied to movies When macro mode is enabled movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded Confirm settings before starting movie recording e The self timer A 53 can be used Set the self timer and press the P movie record button to start recording a movie after ten seconds The flash will not fire e Press the MENU button to select the 4 movie tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting movie recording CQ 81 Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt tab gt button The following settings can be changed Movie Ss Movie options z Autofocus mode The following movie types are available 72 HD 720p 1280x720 VGA VGA 640x480 and GA QVGA 320x240 When no memory card is inserted i e when using the camera s internal memory the default setting is YSA VGA 640x480 Movie options When AF S Single AF default setting is selected focus is locked when movie recording begins When F F Full time AF is selected the camera focuses continuously while recording
71. enu Memory card contains no images Replace the memory card Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory Camera is off Battery is exhausted USB cable is not correctly connected Camera is not recognized by the computer Confirm system requirements Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically For more information about Nikon Transfer 2 refer to help information contained in ViewNx 2 Memory card contains no images Replace the memory card Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations even when printing from a PictBridge compatible printer Use the printer to select paper size e The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera e The printer automatically selects the paper size Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera L26 16 1 million COOLPIX L25 10 1 million COOLPIX L26 23 in type CCD approx 16 44 million total pixels X L25 1 3 in type CCD approx 10 44 million total pixels Xx x 5x optical zoom NIKKOR lens L26 4 6 23 0mm angle of view equivalent to that of m lens in 35mm 135 format L25 4 0 20 0mm angle of view equivalent to that of m lens in 35mm 135 format Xx Focal length X m COOLPIX L26 f 3 2 6 5 Xx x xX Xx umes L25 f 2 7 6 8 L26 6 elements in 5 groups Gonstruction L25 6 elements in 5 g
72. erformed within a few seconds the camera automatically returns to shooting mode Did someone blink Function Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked Rotate the zoom control to T Q Switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W J While zoomed in press the multi selector lt or P to Select the face to be displayed switch to another face Delete the image Press the f button Switch to shooting mode Press the button or the shutter release button UORD 9U 1 4J Y 65657 uoldas adua1ajoy Eye Fi Upload MENU button gt tab gt Eye Fi upload Set whether or not the camera s Eye Fi card available from third party manufacturers sends images to your computer Option Description Images created with this camera will be uploaded to the pre determined computer Enable WS Disable default setting Images will not be uploaded m Notes About Eye Fi Cards e Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected When using the camera in an area where wireless signal output is not permitted set this feature to Disable e Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye Fi card for more information In the event of malfunction contact the card manufacturer e The camera can be used to turn Eye Fi cards on and off but may not support other Eye Fi functions e The camera is not compatible with the Endless
73. es 82 General Camera Setup 85 The Setup Menu 86 Reference Section ssssssssssessssesssessreserese Using Panorama Assist Editing Still Images Editing Features Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast f Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones 6868 Fm Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image amp Crop Creating a Cropped Copy ob 0 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images ON a TV ssscccssseeeeeceee 612 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PHA aa 614 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 68615 Printing Individual Images O17 Printing Multiple Images 6819 The Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Smile Timer 6823 Blink Proof 6823 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode White Balance Adjusting Hue Continuous Shooting Color Options The Playback M Nu sssesssscssssssssessseseeeeee 6629 Print Order Creating a DPOF Print By Slide Show On Protect y Rotate IMAGE vcoscssssensenstnseniene 0835 El Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 6936 The Movie Menu Movie Options Autofocus Mode L26 Only The Setup Menu Welcome Scree Time Zone and Date Monitor Settings te Print Date Imprinting Date and Time 68847 FIEGUONIC VR atanena otion Detection AF Assist L26 Only Sound Settings Format Memory Format Card Language Video Mode Blink Warning Eye Fi Up
74. ewNX 2 VIVIA CONO sansan 48 828 Vol Ezinaren anaie 83 Ww Welcome SCreen nsssssssssss1111111211 86 65640 White balance wees 48 69624 Zoom control Zoom in Zoom out O25 x pu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION CT1L01 11 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MM2661 1 01
75. frame is displayed around the image and the small picture icon A mode More Information File and Folder Names 68863 is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback UOR 9U 1 4J Y m6 11 Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio video cable 4864 to play back images or movies on the TV 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV e Connect the yellow plug of the audio video cable to the video in jack and the white plug to the audio in jack on the TV VIDEO AUDIO a T a 3 Setthe TV s input to external video input y e See the documentation provided with your TV for details S 4 Hold down the gt button to turn on the 000 Wy camera SCENE e The camera enters playback mode and images are Ge displayed on the TV e While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain 4 P A ES 656 12 m Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera When disconnecting the cable do not pull the connector at an angle m If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera s video mode setting in the Video mode 6855 under the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV UORD 9U 1 4J Y 656 13 Users of PictBridge compatible 20 printers can connect the camera directly to the pr
76. g in the shooting mode selection menu M 35 Hue adjustment in Food mode MA 39 Portrait Center Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode MA 42 Continuous Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode QA 42 On UOR 9U 1 4J Y 69859 Smart Portrait Menu Option Skin softening 68822 Smile timer 48823 Blink proof 68823 Shooting Menu Option Image mode M 60 White balance 48824 Continuous 4 827 Color options 68828 Movie Menu Option Movie options 68838 Autofocus mode L26 only 68839 Setup Menu Option Welcome screen 4840 Photo info 48645 Brightness 68645 Print date 68647 Electronic VR 48648 Motion detection 68650 uoldas adua1ajay 65860 Default value Default value L26 M 4608x3456 L25 M 3648x2736 Auto Single Standard color Default value When a memory card is inserted HD 720p 1280x720 Single AF Default value None Auto info 3 Off Off Auto AF assist L26 only 68851 Auto Button sound 48852 On Shutter sound 48652 On Auto off 69853 30s Sleep mode 6853 On Blink warning 68856 Off Eye Fi upload 68858 Disable Others Option Default value Paper size 68618 68819 Default e Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number 68863 from memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all images saved in the internal memory or
77. hat the card is correc e position ly inserted ly inserted UOR 9U 1 4J Y 6865 Display Card is not formatted Format card Yes No Out of memory Image cannot be saved uoldas adua1ajoy A blink was detected in the picture just taken 6866 Cause Solution Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card Be sure to select No and make copies of any images which need amp 6 to be kept before formatting the memory card Select Yes and press the button to format the memory card Memory card is full e Select smaller image size e Delete images e Insert new memory card e Remove memory card and use internal memory Error occurred while saving image Format internal memory or memory card Camera has run out of file numbers Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card Image cannot be used for welcome screen The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen e Images captured at an Image mode setting of 4608x2592 for L26 and ki 3584x2016 for L25 e Images reduced to a size smaller than 320 x 240 by cropping or small picture editing Insufficient space to save a copy Delete images from destination One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the picture was taken Check the image in playback mode Display Image cannot be modified Cannot record movie
78. he light source with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural colors select a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting Although Auto the default setting can be used under most types of lighting white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image Option Description AUTO Auto default setting White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions PRE Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting 68825 3 Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight 3 Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies amp Flash Use with the flash The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode QA 6 No icon is displayed when Auto is selected 65624 Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent for example to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look
79. he loss of any data not saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already saved will not be affected Shooting Issues Problem Cause Solution ma 69 74 Cannot switch to shooting Disconnect audio video cable or USB cable 0612 mode When camera is in playback mode press the amp No image captured when button or the movie record button the shutter release button is When menus are displayed press the MENU button pressed Battery is exhausted When flash lamp flashes flash is charging Subject is too close Try shooting using easy auto 34 39 55 mode Close up scene modes or macro mode The intended subject is one with which autofocus 28 does not perform well Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto L26 only Camera cannot focus Turn camera off and then on again 10 Problem Images are blurred Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor Bright specks appear in images captured with flash Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used Image mode not available Cause Solution m Use flash 50 Enable electronic VR or motion detection 86 69848 67650 40 48 6827 Use tripod and self timer 53 Use BSS best shot selector Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor When shooting with Continuous set to Multi shot 16 and when recording mo
80. his device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known o the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville ew York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada uonnponu xiii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately uolpnpo yu The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management xiv This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is o be collected separately The following apply only to users in
81. hose who use the product will read them This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury WARNINGS A Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the batteries A Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths A Do not remain in contact with the camera battery charger
82. hs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif compliant printers e PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer 20 Symbols AE AFSL T Tele W Wide Q Playback zoom Ee Image thumbnail display Easy auto mode 2 Scene mode Smart portrait mode Auto mode gt Playback mode Y Setup MENU worn Apply selection button Shooting mode button Movie record button gt Playback button TD Delete button MENU button Flash mode Self timer W Macro mode 4 Exposure compensation A AC adapter 12 6864 AF assist illuminator 2 86 69651 Alkaline batteries Aperture value w cecsssssssssssesnsesnseeseeisetnsensee Audio video cable Audio video in jack Auto flash Auto mode Auto off Autofocus Autofocus mode Battery Battery chamber Battery charger Battery level Battery tyP escsscsessssssssseneses 87 6662 Battery chamber memory card slot cover EAE EEEE EENDE ag seen 3 5 13 Best shot selector 40 6 27 Black and white copy Dd Black and white Xapu pue sao Je21UYI9 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Blink warning Brightness Button sound C Calendar display oe escssscscsss
83. hting icon 14 Small picture icon 15 Skin softening ICON waecsocsosssssceseenetsttnetsene 68 a File number and typ ussssss11111 6663 6n 6d and 69 are displayed on L26 fitd 04 and 84 are displayed on L25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries a A E E Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Preparation 3 Set the Display Language Date ANd TiME ssseccssssccrseeseeseeees 16 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting MOde sesssssssccsssecesnseesenseeees 20 Step 2 Framed PiGtu ne a ee aa a E EEE A AA eee e EE an a 23 Step 3 FOCUS andi SHOO toer nao A AA AA AA AATA A eee 26 Playback Step A Play BaCk Ma eS e E E E E E 29 Step 5 Deletelmages a nene ee e a r E E see eee enneeeey 31 ypeqhejg pue Bunooys jo s gt 1seg ay The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery chamber COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 memory card slot cover gt gt Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover hold the 55 CP fe camera upside down to prevent the Dis batteries from falling out a y Fm 2 Insert the batteries e Confirm that the positive and negative terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber and insert the batteries 3 Close the battery chamber COOLPIX L26 memory card slot
84. hutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter release button The self timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter release button When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended 1 Press the multi selector lt 4 self timer 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select ON ON and press the button Our e 10is displayed e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled e When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode Pet portrait auto release is displayed QA 42 Self timer cannot be used 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway e Focus and exposure will be set S10 n T fe fe 2 pej a a ow D uw CJ W250 Faz 53 saunyea4 Buljooys 54 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The self timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down About one second before the shutter is released the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily When the shutter is released the self timer will be set to OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again
85. ic fields such as televisions or radios e Places that are exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F e Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60 X pu pue sa ON Je21UYI9 L Xapu pue s 0 Je21UY2 L If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Power Display Settings Issues Problem Cause Solution e Battery is exhausted Camera turns off without e Camera has turned off automatically to save power warning The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted Standby mode for saving power press the power switch the shutter release button button P button or movie record button Monitor is blank When flash lamp flashes wait until flash has 50 charged Camera and computer are connected via USB 69 74 cable Camera and TV are connected via audio video 69 68612 cable 86 69845 7 Monitor is hard to read Problem Date and time of recording are not correct No indicators displayed in monitor Print date not available Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when camera is turned on Camera settings reset Camera becomes hot Cause Solution If camera clock has not bee
86. ic slide show On Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion f Specifies the orientation in which saved images are displayed fil Rotate image with playback Creates a small copy of the current image This feature is useful Fm Small picture for creating copies for display on Web pages or e mail attachments Print order Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card saunyea4 yeqhe d E Copy Images are edited and saved as separate files Certain restrictions apply 685 686 For example images captured at an Image mode A 60 setting of 4608x2592 for L26 and EJ 3584x2016 for L25 cannot be edited and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times 68 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV computer or printer Before connecting the camera to an external device make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document USB audio video output connector Insert the plug straight How to open the connector cover saunjeay yoeqheld 69 saunyea4 yeqhe d 70 Viewing images on a TV amp 12 You can view the camera s images and movies on a TV Connection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional Audio Video Cable EG C
87. indicate that exposure white balance and focus are locked Ok End 969 Combining Images to Make a Panorama Panorama Maker 6 e Transfer images to a computer QA 74 and use Panorama Maker 6 to join them in a single panorama e Install Panorama Maker 6 from the included ViewNx 2 Installer CD ROM A 71 e After installing Panorama Maker 6 start the software as explained below Windows Select the Start menu gt All Programs gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 6 gt Panorama Maker 6 Mac OS X Open the Applications folder gt double click Panorama Maker 6 e For more information about using Panorama Maker 6 refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 6 More Information File and Folder Names 68863 Editing Features Use the camera to edit images and save them as separate files 3863 The editing functions described below are available Editing function Description Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and D Lighting 87 contrast brightening dark portions of the image Skin softening 688 Make the skin tones in human faces smoother Small picture 69 Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e mail attachments Crop a portion of the image Use to zoom in on a subject or arrange a Crop amp 10 composition v Notes About Image Editing Images captured at an Image mode Q1 60 setting of 4608x2592 for L26 and 3584x2016 for L
88. inter and print images without using a computer Follow the procedures below to print images Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option 6 629 Connect to the printer 68615 Print multiple images 68819 Print images one at a time 69617 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable uoldas adualajoy 65614 m Notes About Power Source e When connecting the camera to a printer use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e If the AC Adapter EH 65A available separately is used the camera can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction Printing Images In addition to printing images transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection the following options are also available for printing images saved on the memory card e Inserting a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory card using the Print order option in the playback menu 48829 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Turnon the printer e Check printer settings UOR 9U 1 4J Y 6815 3 Co
89. ints oil or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth using a gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges Do not wipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction If you still cannot remove the grime wet a soft cloth with a commercial liquid lens cleaner and gently wipe off the grime Lens Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints oil or other grime wipe the area with a soft dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth Do not wipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction Monitor e Remove dust or lint with a blower Wipe with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment wipe off any sand dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty Body Storage Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure long trouble free use of the camera we recommend you insert the batteries and operate the camera approximately once a month Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnet
90. iption Date is imprinted on images Date and time are imprinted on images Date and time are not imprinted on images layed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode M 6 No icon is displayed when Off is selected m Notes About Print Date e Imprinted dates form a permanent par of image data and cannot be deleted The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured e The date cannot be imprinted in the fo lowing situations When using the Panorama assist scene mode or when Pet portrait is set to Continuous When shooting movies Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting A 60 of IM 640x480 may be difficult to read Select an Image mode setting of 1600x1200 or larger when using print date e The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menu s Time zone and date option CO 16 68841 Print Date and Print Order When printing with a DPOF compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting information you can use the Print order option 3829 to print this information in images even if the Print date function was set to Off at the time of shooting UORD adUaIaJay 65847 Electronic VR MENU button gt tab gt Electronic VR Select the electronic VR vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images Option Description In the following conditions electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are r
91. load Reset All Battery Type Firmware Version File and Folder Names Optional Accessories Error Messages uonnponu xvii Technical Notes and Index O1 Caring for the Product 3 m The Camera 2 Batteries 8 Memory Cards 5 Cleaning and Storage fo Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Specifications xviii Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor The Camera Body eesssesseessossosssosssessosesoesssesssssessse 2 The MONiitot ccccccccsscsssceccsessccssscsessccceccreseeesesO Shooting Mode Playback Mode If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback QA 9 eJaWL BY JO SHLd Parts of the Camera COOLPIX L26 Lens cover closed e1QWUe gt 3y JO Sed 1 Shutter release button Zoom control Microphone W wide ens cover T tele A E thumbnail playbac Lens Q playback zoom help 3 Power switch power on lamp usss 20 Self timer lamp AF assist illuminato Power connector cover for connecting optional AC adapter 6864 1 Eyelet for camera strap E3 ef l 4 2 Flash lamp 3 PM movie record button u 78 a shooting mode button 34 35 43 47 5 DE
92. luminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 m 6 ft 2 in at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in at the maximum telephoto position Note that for some scene modes such as Museum CL 40 and Pet portrait Q 42 the AF assist illuminator may not light even when Auto is selected Auto default setting AF assist illuminator does not light The camera may be unable to focus Off under dim lighting UOR 9U 1 4J Y 69651 Sound Settings MENU button gt tab gt Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings Option Description Select On default setting or Off When On is selected a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject and three times when an error is detected Start up sound will also play when the camera is turned on Button sound Select On default setting or Off Even when set to On the shutter sound is not heard in the following situations e When using Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 68327 e When using Sports QA 37 or Museum A 40 e When shooting movies Shutter sound uoldas adua1ajoy m Notes About Sound Settings Button sounds and the shutter sound are not heard when using the Pet portrait scene mode 65852 Auto Off MENU button gt tab gt Auto off
93. ly deleted when the card is formatted keep to a computer before formatting o the camera press the MENU button and select Format card 69654 in the setup menu QA 86 m Notes About Memory Cards See Memory Cards amp 6 and the documen information Removing the Memory Card the monitor have turned off before ope chamber memory card slot cover eject the card and then remove the car an angle battery or memory card yoeqhe g pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay Camera data including images and movie e Turn the camera off and be sure that the power on lamp and Gently push the memory card into the camera C to partially e The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the ation included with your memory card for more ning the battery d Do not pull it at Internal Memory and Memory Cards s can be saved in either the camera s internal memory approximately 20 MB or on a memory card To use the camera s internal memory for shooting or playback first remove the memory card 14 Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating movie recording may stop unexpectedly SD memory card SDHC memory card a S
94. n AUT0 auto is applied is only displayed for a few seconds regardless of Monitor settings A 86 65645 The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter release button halfway e On The flash fires when a picture is taken Flashing The flash is charging The camera cannot take pictures e Off The flash will not fire when a picture is taken If the battery is low the monitor will turn off while the flash is charging Effective Range of the Flash a am a For L26 the flash has a range of approx 0 5 to 3 6 m 1 ft 8 in to 11 ft at the maximum wide angle zoom position and a range of approx 0 8 to 1 7 m 2 ft 8 in to 5 ft 6 in at the maximum telephoto zoom position For L25 the flash has a range of approx 0 3 to 4 2 m 1 ft to 13 ft at the maximum wide angle zoom position and a range of approx 0 6 to 1 6 m 2 ft to 5 ft 2 in at the maximum telephoto zoom position Available Flash Modes SANTO kie Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Auto with red eye reduction Reduce red eye in portraits caused by the flash AQ 52 Off The flash will not fire e We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Slow sync Auto flash mode is combined with slow
95. n set Date not set indicator flashes during shooting and movie recording Images and movies saved before clock is set are dated 00 00 0000 00 00 or 01 01 2012 00 00 respectively Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show info Time zone and date has not been set e The current shooting mode is one that does not support Print date e The date cannot be imprinted on movies Clock battery is exhausted all settings were restored to their default values The camera may become hot when shooting movies or uploading images from an Eye Fi card for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area this is not a malfunction 16 86 0641 86 68645 16 86 0641 86 68647 16 19 Xapu pue saoN L2lUY2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in t
96. nd yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 17 y2eqkejd pue Buous jo sdiseg ayy 12 Notes About an AC Power Source e You can use the AC Adapter EH 65A available separately 6 64 to supply power to the camera from an electrical outlet Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH 65A Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Turn off the camera and open COOLPIX L26 the battery chamber memory gt card slot cover GP When the camera turns off the power Ne on lamp and the monitor turn off Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out COOLPIX L25 Insert a memory card e Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place m Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover COOLPIX L26 ypeqhejq pue Buljooys jo sdiseg aU m Formatting a Memory Card e The first time you insert a memory card tha sure to format it with this camera All data stored on a memory card is per Copy any data on the card that you wish to e To format a memory card insert the card in has been used in another device into this camera be manent
97. ng is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode MA 6 No icon is displayed when Single is selected UORD 9U 1 4J Y 65827 uoldas adua1ajoy m Notes About Continuous Shooting When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected flash cannot be used Focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series e The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition e Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 m Notes About Multi shot 16 Smear amp 3 visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled will be saved with images Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled is recommended Color Options Select auto mode gt MENU button gt tab gt Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Option Description amp Standard color default setting Use for images exhibiting natural color Gi Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect G Black and white Save images in black and white Sepia Save images in sepia tones G Cyanotype Save images in cyan blue monochrome The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode A 6 When Standard color i
98. ng still images Option Description When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring However motion detection does not function in the following situations Auto e When the flash fires e In auto mode when Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 4827 e Inthe following scene modes Sports A 37 Night portrait QA 37 Dusk dawn A 38 Night landscape A 39 Museum MA 40 Fireworks show Q 40 Backlighting QA 40 and Pet portrait 42 Motion detection is disabled default setting OFF off The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode A 6 When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement it increases shutter speed and the motion detection icon turns green No icon is displayed when Off is selected m Notes About Motion Detection e Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake in some situations e Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark e The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat grainy in appearance 65650 AF Assist L26 Only MENU button gt tab gt AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit Option Description AF assist il
99. nnect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable e Be sure that connectors are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable 4 Turn on the camera e When properly connected the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera monitor followed by the Print selection screen Print selection 15 05 2012 gt Fe aay Y PictBridge AXA E uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 65 16 Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer 68815 follow the procedures described below to print an image 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the button To make it easier to select images rotate the zoom control to W E to switch to 12 image thumbnail display mode Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback mode Print selection 2 Select Copies and press the button ene 00 1 eke Start print Copies gt Paper size 3 Select the desired number of copies up to nine and press the button Copies z T 2 S a m n D fa 2 6 3 65817 4 Select Paper size and press the button PictBridge Wiprints Start print Copies 5 Select the desired paper size and press the Paper size button e To specify paper size using settings on the printer
100. norama assist I Panorama Maker 6 Paper size Party indoor Pet portrait auto release Pet portrait 9 37 42 42 Photo info O45 PictBridge 70 9814 amp 20 Playback 29 82 Playback button Playback menu Playback mode Playback zoom Portrait Z Power switch Power switch power on laMp 2 4 x pu pue s 40 Je21UY2 L Xapu pue sa ON jedI1UYIa Power on LaIMP esessssssssesesenseeseeenseenseee Preset manual Pressing halfway Print dscactsties 68 70 69617 69619 6929 Print Date cccsssssssssesssssesssseens 19 86 68647 Print Order cecsscssssssssssssnsssssseneensees 68 F29 Print order date option 19 68630 amp 831 Printer Protect R Rechargeable battery ccs 6864 Recording movies Red eye reduction Reset all Rotate image Setup menu Shooting Shooting menu Shooting mode button Shutter sound Shutter speed Shutter release button 0 24 Skin softening 45 68 6968 68622 Sleep mode 6653 Slide show Slow sync Small picture Smart portrait menu Smart portrait mode Smile timer Snow Bl Sound settings peaker ANN Nnwn unset 1 IH humbnail display Time difference EE EEE AEON SEAN 70 69612 69 74 6916 64 USB audio video output connector aeaii 3 5 69 74 68612 68614 V Video mode 87 69655 Vi
101. not detect any faces e The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile When the Self timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer the self timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter release button If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings e Features that can be set using the multi selector CQ 49 gt Flash mode LQ 50 self timer A 53 and exposure compensation QA 57 e Features that can be set by pressing the MENU button Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu CQ 45 saunjea4 Bunooys Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 44 Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When using Eg smart portrait mode the following settings can be changed Select smart portrait mode LL 43 gt MENU button gt E tab Smart portrait Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality Image mode used when saving images RA 60 If you change the image mode setting the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Skin softenin Enable skin softening Make the skin tones in human faces smoother 9 The default setting is On When
102. ns and the type of shot you want to capture Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt auto mode gt button e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Changing amp Auto Mode Settings e Features that can be set using the multi selector QA 49 Flash mode QA 50 self timer A 53 macro mode MA 55 and exposure compensation QA 57 e Features that can be set by pressing the MENU button gt Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu A 48 saunjea4 Bunooys Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 47 saunyea4 Bunooys 48 Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu When using auto mode the following settings can be changed Select auto mode QA 47 gt MENU button gt tab Shooting menu a a White balance Continuous Color options ows you to select the combination of image size and image Image mode ality used when saving images QA 60 is setting is also applied to other shooting modes ows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order make the colors in images match what you see with your eye e available settings are Auto default setting Preset manual aylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy and Flash White balance ows you to capture a series of images The available settings are Continuous ingle default setting Continuous BSS an
103. nt from the Print date option 3847 in the setup menu after the date and time have been set When the Print date option is enabled images will be saved with shooting date imprinted on them 6843 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below uoldas adua1ajay For time zones not listed below set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option UTC Location UTC Location 11 Midway Samoa 1 jadrid Paris Berlin 10 Hawaii Tahiti 2 Athens Helsinki Ankara 9 Alaska Anchorage 3 Moscow Nairobi Riyadh uwait Manama 8 PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle 44 Abu Dhabi Dubai Vancouver 7 MST MDT Denver Phoenix 5 slamabad Karachi 6 CST CDD Chicago Houston 455 New Delhi exico City 5 EST EDT New York Toronto 46 Colombo Dhaka Lima 4 5 Caracas 7 Bangkok Jakarta 4 Manaus 8 Beijing Hong Kong Singapore 3 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo 9 Tokyo Seoul 2 Fernando de Noronha 10 Sydney Guam 1 Azores 11 New Caledonia 0 London Casablanca 12 Auckland Fiji 6844 Monitor Settings MENU button gt tab gt Monitor settings Set the options below Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor Shooting mode Playback mo
104. ntrol CQ 2 4 to T Q to switch back to full frame playback or W fa to display thumbnails Erase selected images 2 Add toall images that you want to delete and then press the button to confirm the selection e A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor m Notes About Deletion e Deleted images cannot be recovered Copy important images to a computer before deleting them from the camera e Protected images QA 68 cannot be deleted Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode When using shooting mode press the TJ button to delete the last image that was saved Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture Easy Auto Mode scsscsssssessssssssssesesseseseee 34 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes 35 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces 43 Auto Mode ocsssssiccisssssscssssssssssssesssesesesssssaciooses 47 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 49 Using the Flash Flash Modes csssssssssssccsssssssecsstecsseessssecsasecsneessatessess 50 Using the Self timera scsesessssscsssecsssessssecsssecsseessusecsacecsneessueersuseesseessueeesees 53 USING Macro MOe ssssssscssssessseccssecssseccssec
105. o avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the ng the skin or entering the eyes or mouth e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backligh Nikon authorized service representa m Notes About Smear t Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your ive White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor This phenomenon known as smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction Smear may also take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting It does not appear in images saved with the camera except in the cases of movies and of images saved with Multi shot 16 selected for Continuous When shooting in these modes we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such as the sun reflected sunlight and electric lights x pu pue s 40 Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in For Your Safety QA viii xiv before use m Notes About Using Batteries e Used batteries may overheat Handle with caution e Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date e Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera m Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on
106. o remove the batteries when no charge remains 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 A Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers available separately e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC o AC inverters Failure to observe his precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or ire A Use appropriate
107. ock the speaker 35 Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the current scene mode even when Auto is selected 86 69651 Lens is dirty Clean lens G7 White balance or hue is not adjusted properly pee The subject is dark so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by using flash The flash mode is set to off Flash window is blocked Subject is beyond flash range Adjust exposure compensation Subject is backlit Select Backlighting scene mode 40 50 or set the flash mode setting to fill flash Adjust exposure compensation When taking pictures with auto with red eye reduction or fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction in Night portrait either in easy auto mode or the Night portrait scene mode red eye reduction may be applied to areas not affected by red eye in rare cases Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night portrait and change the flash mode to any setting other than auto with red eye reduction and try taking a picture again 37 50 86 68652 Problem Skin tones are not softened Saving images takes time Playback Issues Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on image Cannot use D Lighting skin softening small picture or crop Cannot rotate image Cause Solution e In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may
108. of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting A 86 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uonnponu vii uonnponu viii For Your Safety 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 t
109. on the memory card A 31 before selecting Reset all e The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all Shooting menu Preset manual data 25 acquired for White balance Setup menu Settings for image registered for Welcome screen 40 Time zone and date 6641 Language 69655 Video mode 69655 and Battery type 68662 UOR 9U 1 4J Y 6661 uoldas adua1ajay Battery Type MENU button gt tab gt Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level A 21 select the type that matches the batteries currently in use Option Description Alkaline default setting LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries COOLPIX Ni MH Nikon EN MH2 Ni MH nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Lithium FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries Firmware Version MENU button gt tab gt Firmware version View the current camera firmware version COOLPIX L26 Ver x x 65862 Images and movies are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG Identifier not shown on camera monitor Original still images j DSCN movies Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN D Lighting copies and skin softening copies ie eed Extension indicates file format Stillimages JPG Movies AVI File number assigned automatically in ascending order starting with 0001 e Files are saved in folders named with a fol
110. ontact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative System error Printer error check Printer error Check printer After solving the problem select Resume and press the button to resume printing printer status Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer aper Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press pap he button to resume printing Printer error check Paper has jammed in printer Printer error paper jam Remove the jammed paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing Pinteres outor o paper is loaded in printer Boe Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press pap he button to resume printing nk error Printer error check ink Check ink select Resume and press the button to resume printing Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty Printer error out ofink Replace ink cartridge select Resume and press the button to resume printing Printer eror le corrunk An error caused by the image file has occurred PU Select Cancel and press the button to cancel printing See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 6868 x I ld ROX Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product s scscsscssssssssssssesssseseseseeeees O 2 The Came ravssssssssssssssessssessssesen 5 Batteries Memory Cards a Cleaning and Storage
111. or Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images Allows you to select the electronic vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images Allows you to set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when ing still images Allows you to enable and disable the AF assist illuminator Allows you to adjust sound settings Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power Format memor f y Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card 68654 Format card Language Allows you to change the camera s display language 67655 Video mode Allows you to adjust TV connection settings 67655 Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when ing pictures of people using face detection eee Blink warning ows you to set whether or not the camera s Eye Fi card Eye Fi upload vailable from third party manufacturers sends images to your 68858 computer Reset all Allows you to reset the camera s settings to their default values 68659 Change this setting to match the type of batteries that are inserted in the camera 7862 Battery type Firmware version Allows you to confirm the camera s firmware version 6662 dnjas esawes jesaua5 88 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera Shooting
112. or Y to display the next image or or A to display the previous image Hold down the corresponding button to fast forward or rewind To end or pause the slide show press the button End the slide show or restart it e The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused Highlight El and press to return to Step 1 or select EJ to restart the show uoldas adua1ajoy w m Notes About Slide Show e Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed e The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled 68853 65832 On Protect Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Playback menu gt n Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen The Image Selection Screen 68834 Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files 68654 Protected images are indicated by the w icon during playback CQ 8 UON Da5 9U 1 4J Y 656 33 The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images e Print order gt Select images 4829 e Protect 48833 e Rotate image 68835 e Copy gt Selected images 65636 e Welcome
113. ot deleted if the original images are deleted The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted e Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original e Print order 68829 and protect settings 68833 do not remain effective in edited copies Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Eh D Lighting gt button Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of an image Press the multi selector A or W to select OK and Sia press the button e The original version is displayed on the left and an example of the edited version is displayed on the right e Anew edited copy is saved as a separate image Cancel e Copies created with this feature are indicated by the 4a icon displayed during playback UORD 9U 1 4J Y More Information File and Folder Names 68863 uoldas adua1ajoy 1 Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt i Skin softening gt button The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones 1 Press the multi selector A or W to select the degree of softening and press the button The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applied enlarged at the cente
114. p Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when MAM is displayed with playback zoom CQ 66 enabled 1 uoldas adua1ajay w 65810 Rotate the zoom control to T Q in full frame playback mode CL 29 to zoom in on the image z ON OFF To crop an image displayed in tall portrait orientation zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear The cropped image will be displayed in landscape orientation To crop the image in its current tall portrait orientation first use the Rotate image option 68835 to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation Next enlarge the image for cropping crop the image and then rotate the cropped image back to tall portrait orientation Refine copy composition Rotate the zoom control to T Q or W Ef to adjust the zoom ratio Press the multi selector A W lt or P to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor Press the MENU button Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the button Save this image as i S displayed e Anew cropped copy is saved as a separate image Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced the image size pixels of the cropped copy is also reduced When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 a black
115. p fingers hair the camera strap and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator L26 only and microphone e When taking pictures in portrait tall orientation turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens 2 Frame the picture e When the camera determines the scene mode the shooting mode icon will change A 34 When the camera detects a human face that face is framed by a yellow double border focus area When shooting non human subjects or when no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Position the main subject near the center of the frame ypeqhejg pue Buljooys jo saiseg ay 23 ypeqhelg pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ayy 24 m Easy Auto Mode e Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode In this case select another shooting mode QA 34 35 43 47 e When digital zoom is in effect the shooting mode is ESB When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations e When shooting in dimly lit conditions with the flash mode A 51 set to off e When zooming in on the subject Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom Zoom out W T Zoomin e To zoom in closer to the subject rotate the zoom control vY to T telephoto za T e To zoom out and view a larger area rotate the zoom a C RE ON OFF control to W wi
116. precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card Do not format the memory card using a computer Before using a memory card with this camera format the card using this camera if the card has been used with another device Before using a new memory card we recommend using this camera to format the card Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep copy that data to a computer before formatting If the message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when you insert a memory card the memory card must be formatted If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to delete select No Copy that data to a computer before formatting To format the memory card select Yes and press the button Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card saving and deleting images and copying images to a computer otherwise data or the memory card itself may be damaged Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or batteries Do not turn off the camera Do not disconnect the AC adapter Cleaning Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals When cleaning the lens avoid touching it directly with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerpr
117. r of the monitor To exit without saving the copy press lt Skin softening 2 Check the preview of the copy and press the EE button Skin tones in up to 12 faces in the order of that closest to the center of the frame are softened If more than one face was processed press the multi selector lt or P to display a different face Press the MENU button to adjust the degree of softening The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 Edited copies are saved as separate images and amp is displayed when you play them back m Notes About Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking or the brightness of faces the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces or the skin softening function may not perform as expected More Information File and Folder Names 68863 O88 Fa Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Fm Small picture gt button Create a small copy of the current image 1 Press the multi selector A or W to select the Small picture desired copy size and press the button 320 x 240 160 x 120 2 Select Yes and press the button e Anew edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of 1 16 e The copy is displayed with a black frame More Information File and Folder Names 68863 UORD 9U 1 4J Y 4 Cro
118. r whenever a smile is detected Description Option On default setting Enables smile timer Turns the smile timer off The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode MA 6 No icon is displayed when Off is selected Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode gt MENU button gt tab gt Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken Of the two shots one in which the subject s eyes are open is saved 7 oy D Option Description S Enables blink proof a Flash cannot be used when On is PA a selected A blink was detected in the 5 On f the camera saved an image in picture just taken 5 which the subjects eyes may have been closed the dialog shown on he right is displayed for a few seconds OFF Off default setting Turns the blink proof off The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode MA 6 No icon is displayed when Off is selected D 23 uoldas adua1ajoy e See Changing the Image Size Image Mode CL 60 for information about Image mode White Balance Adjusting Hue Select auto mode gt MENU button gt tab gt White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of t
119. ra monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold e In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown e Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for COOLPIX L26 Illustrations and text displays for COOLPIX L25 may also be shown in this manual if necessary e Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product Information and Precautions Life Long Learning 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 e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com uonnponu e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http vww nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area Visit the site below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories ikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including
120. ries EN MH2 B4 set of four EN MH2 batteries Battery Charger MH 72 includes two rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 Battery Charger MH 73 includes four rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 AC Adapter EH 65A connect as shown COOLPIX L26 AC Adapter EH 62B cannot be used USB Cable UC E16 Audio Video Cable EG CP 14 To charge EN MH2 batteries use only Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 Do not use these battery chargers to charge any other type of battery 2 Included with the camera at the time of purchase M ii 65864 Display flashes Battery exhausted Fe flashes in red Please wait for the camera to finish recording Memory card is write protected Not available if Eye Fi card is locked This card cannot be used This card cannot be read Cause Solution Clock not set Set date and time Replace the batteries Camera cannot focus e Refocus e Use focus lock Wait until the image is saved and the message disappears from the display Write protect switch is in lock position Slide write protect switch to wri Eye Fi card write protect swi Slide write protect switch to Error accessing Eye Fi card e Use approved card e Check that terminals are c e Confirm that the card is correc Error accessing memory card e Use approved card e Check that terminals are c e position ch is in lock position n wri ean ean e Confirm t
121. roups 1 ED lens element COOLPIX L26 Up to 4x angle of view equivalent to that of approx 520 mm lens in 35mm 135 format COOLPIX L25 Up to 4x angle of view equivalent to that of approx 560 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Xx Electronic VR still pictures Contrast detect AF COOLPIX L26 e W Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in to T Approx 80 cm 2 ft 8 in to e Macro mode Approx 10 cm 4 in wide angle position relative to 2 to o0 COOLPIX L25 e W Approx 30 cm 1 ft to T Approx 60 cm 2 ft to e Macro mode Approx 3 cm 1 2 in zoom position at 2 to o Focus area selection Center face detection Focus range from lens amp 15 Xapu pue s 40 N Je2 UYI9 L Xapu pue s 0 Je21UY2 L Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage playback mode Media File system File formats 7 5 cm 3 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with 5 level brightness adjustment Approx 98 horizontal and 98 vertical Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Internal memory approx 20 MB SD SDHC SDXC memory card DCF Exif 2 3 and DPOF compliant Still pictures JPEG Movies AVI Motion JPEG compliant COOLPIX L26 e 16M High 4608 x 3456x e 16M 4608 x 3456 8M 3264 x 2448 4M 2272 x 1704 e 2M 1600 x 1200 e VGA 640 x 480 e 16 9 4608 x 2592 COOLPIX L25 e 10M High 3648 x 2736x e 10M 3648 x 2736 8M 3264 x 2448 4M
122. s 56 m Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in for the L26 and less than 30 cm 1 ft for the L25 Autofocus When shooting still images in macro mode the camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus You may hear the sound of the camera focusing The Macro Mode Setting e Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes Default Settings QA 58 e The macro mode setting applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation You can adjust overall image brightness 1 Press the multi selector P 4 exposure compensation 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select a a compensation value E e To make the image brighter apply positive exposure compensation E e To make the image darker apply negative exposure is compensation 3 Press the button to apply the a compensation value 2 Ifyou do not press the button within a few seconds the S setting will be applied and the menu will disappear ip a e When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 is 15m Os p applied the value is displayed with the indicator in the B g monitor We g 4 Press the shutter release button to take a
123. s e The focus area or focus indicator QA 7 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Close up Use this mode to photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range e Macro mode QA 55 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame MA 64 e The camera focuses even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing T Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food e Macro mode QA 55 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus e You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector and W The hue setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off e The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame MA 64 e The camera focuses even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing le 15m Os 5 E 970 sainjea4 Hurooys 39 Ti 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 e
124. s Shooting Select auto mode gt MENU button gt tab gt Continuous Change settings to continuous or BSS best shot selector Option El Single default setting Dy Continuous BSS BSS best shot selector By Multi shot 16 Description One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed While the shutter release button is held all the way down the camera captures up to four images at a rate of about 1 2 frames per second fps when Image mode is set to J 4608x3456 for L26 or 3648x2736 for L25 The best shot selector is recommended when shooting with the flash off or he camera zoomed in or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images When BSS is on the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest image in he series is automatically selected and saved e BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not moving When shooting moving subjects or when the composition of the picture changes while shooting the desired results may not be achieved Each time the shutter release button is pressed the eae ae e my Or eg Be camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and en aS taal arranges them in a single image Mim yie ie Image mode is fixed at B image size 2560 x bettas t te tind 1920 pixels hae eae a a e Digital zoom cannot be used aE The icon for the current setti
125. s selected no icon is displayed Color tones shown in the monitor during shooting change according to the selected color option m Notes About Color Options Some settings cannot be used with other functions QA 62 6628 e See Editing Still Images 6885 for information about image editing features amp Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Playback menu gt amp Print order When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders e Inserting the memory card into a DPOF compatible 20 printer s card slot e Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab e Connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible 20 printer 68814 A print order can also be created for images saved in the internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera 1 Select Select images and press the ae button Select images Delete print order UO NDIS BIUdJIJOY 6829 65830 Select images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each Press the multi selector lt or P to select images and press A or F to set the number of copies for each Images selected for printing are indicated by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images
126. saseessscesssecesseessucessseeesneessucessees 55 Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation ccsssesssesseeeeee 57 Changing the Image Size Image Mode 60 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 62 FOCUSING csscscccccccssscccscccscsscccccsessscscsscscesscserees OS sainjea4 Buljoous saunyeay Buoys 34 Shooting Features The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt easy auto mode gt button Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject Portrait QA 36 EB Landscape MA 36 Night portrait QA 37 Night landscape QA 39 Close up CQ 39 E Backlighting QA 40 E Other scenes Changing Easy Auto Mode Settings e Depending on the scene selected by the camera you can press the multi selector A and P gt amp to set the corresponding features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector A 49 Default Settings QA 58 e Features that can be set by pressing the MENU button Image mode which is the combination of image size and image quality QA 60 When one of the following scenes is selected camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt amp second i
127. screen gt Select an image 69640 e Delete image gt Erase selected images 31 Follow the procedures described below to select the images 1 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 65834 Press the multi selector lt or P to select an image Rotate the zoom control A 2 4 to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W Ei to switch back to 12 thumbnail display e Only one image can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 Press A or W to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies e When an image is selected a check mark 2 is displayed with the image Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images Press the button to apply image selection Protect Protect e When Selected images is selected a confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor amp Rotate Image Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Playback menu gt 4 Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise Select an image from the image selection screen 834 When the Rotate image screen is displayed press the multi selector lt or P to rotate the image 90 degrees Rotate image Rotate image Rotate image Rotate 90 degrees Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise clockwise Press the button to finalize
128. seusesasesseeeen 67 Charger Close up B Color options Compression ratio Computer Connector cover Continuous Copying images 16 86 69641 16 86 69641 17 641 Digital zoom Direct print O22 E Easy auto mode Electronic VR EN MH1 EN MH2 Exposure compensation Extension Eye Fi upload Eyelet for camera strap E Face detection ssssssiisisissisisisissiiisririininsinin 63 File name Fill flash Fireworks show Firmware version Flash lamp Flash mode Flash off Format internal memory 87 54 Format memory card 14 87 68654 FOPTMAttinG esesssssssssssnenee 14 87 69654 Full frame playback FUII tiME AP seesssesseneentseesceunesenne Lens cover Lithium batteries M ACO MO Eniya eiai emory capacity emory card emory card slot icrophone onitor onitor settings otion detection ovie length ovie menu ovie options ovie playback ovie recording ovie record button ulti selector 86 68650 UltI SHOt 16 csecsossssssssstsstseensenetsese 6627 OAN l ccsssssntntnteneaene 40 N ickel metal hydride rechargeable Dattenies ayee a ie ight landscape ight portrait Gi 37 ikon Transfer 2 weessesssssssseeneenee 71 73 75 umber of exposures remaining 21 61 O Optical ZOOM isna nRa 24 Optional accessories sss usssssv1v 1 1 6664 P Pa
129. splayed around that face When the camera has focused on that face the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked Up to three faces can be detected When the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame and single borders are displayed around the other faces Wait for the subject to smile Do not press the shutter release button e Ifthe camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the Smile timer QA 45 65823 feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released e After the camera releases the shutter it will continue to detect faces and smiles and will release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face Shooting ends e Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop shooting Turn the camera off Set Smile timer A 45 65823 to Off Press the button and select a different shooting mode saunjeaj Buljooys 43 m Notes About Smart Portrait Mode e Digital zoom cannot be used e Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles e Notes About Face Detection RA 63 Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On the auto off function QA 86 is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed e The camera does
130. t your home time zone and press the button Press amp to enable daylight saving time When the daylight saving time function is enabled is displayed at the top of the monitor Press W to disable daylight saving time Press A or W to select the date format and press the button Press A V lt or P to set the date and time and press the button Select an item Press B or lt changes between D M Y hour and minute e Edit the date and time Press A or V e Confirm the setting Select the minute setting and press the button Press A or W to select Yes and press the button London Casablanca Date format Y MD Year Month Day MDA Month Day Year DWY Day Month Year Date and time D 01 Date and time 15 05 2012 15 30 ypeqhejg pue Buljooys jo saiseg ay ypeqhelg pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ayy 18 8 Press the P button e The lens extends and the shooting mode selection screen is displayed 9 when Easy auto mode is displayed press the button e The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode QA 20 e Press the multi selector A or W before pressing the button to switch to another shooting mode Easy auto mode Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting You can change these settings using the Language 6855 and Time zone and date 3841 settings in the setup menu MA 86 You can enable and disable
131. ted by the check mark 2 and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled e Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W ERJ to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Press the button when setting is complete e When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the button to start printing Select Cancel and press the nite button to return to the print menu Print selection Start print Cancel Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card is printed e When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the button to start printing Select Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu Print all images uoldas adua1ajay Start print Cancel 6620 DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option 3829 e When the screen shown on the right is displayed Wprints select Start print and press the button to start printing Select Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu Start print View images Cancel DPOF printing e To view the current print order select View images and press the button To print NEA fa images press the button again cy Al f View images 5 Prin
132. the selection is canceled Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W E to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Press the button when setting is complete Print selection Select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information Select Date and press the button to print the shooting date on all images in the print order Select Info and press the button to print shooting information shutter speed and aperture value on all images in the print order e Select Done and press the button to complete the print order Print order N T a Wye ws n 3 Images selected for printing are indicated by the amp icon A during playback 0004 JPG a o v Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF compatible printer 20 that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used e Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF compatible printer via the included USB cable 68821 e Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed e The date printed is that saved when the image was captured Changing the camera s date using the Date and time or Time zone in th
133. ting begins e Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete Current number of copies total number of copies N T 2 o a m n D N 2 6 mj Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed 65621 uoldas adua1ajoy e See Changing the Image Size Image Mode QA 60 for information about Image mode Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode gt MENU button gt tab gt Skin softening Enable skin softening Option Description When the shutter is released the camera detects one or more human faces up to three and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image On default setting OFF off The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode CL 6 No icon is displayed when Off is selected The degree of skin softening effect cannot be confirmed on the subject on the shooting screen Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode Turns skin softening off 65622 Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode gt MENU button gt E tab gt Smile timer The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutte
134. trol to T Q in full frame playback mode QA 29 zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor 15 05 2012 15 30 a 0004 JPG Displayed area guide Image is displayed full frame Image is zoomed in e You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to W ES and T Q Images can be zoomed up to approximately 10x e To view a different area of the image press the multi selector A W dor e If you re viewing an image that was captured using face detection QA 63 or pet detection QA 42 the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured press A V lt or P to display a different face To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces adjust the magnification rate and then press amp V lt or P e You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by pressing the MENU button 68810 e Press the button to return to full frame playback mode saunyea4 yeqhe d 66 u 15 05 2012 15 30 a 0001 JPG Full frame Display Image Thumbnail Display 4 9 and 16 images per screen Rotating the zoom control to W ES in full frame playback mode QA 29 displays images in contact sheets of thumbnail images a 12345 6 7 8 9101112 C 1314 16171819 Del 20212223242526 31 2728293031 Calendar Display
135. tton gt tab gt Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode Option Description Focus is locked when the movie record button is pressed to start recording Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent AF S Single AF default setting Camera focuses continuously Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording The sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording AF F Full time AF UOR 9U 1 4J Y 65839 Welcome Screen MENU button gt tab gt Welcome screen Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen None default setting The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or CooL playback mode Displays an image selected for the welcome screen When the image selection screen is displayed select an image 68834 and press the button e As the selected image is saved by the camera it will be displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted e Images captured at an Image mode QA 60 setting of 4608x2592 for L26 and ki
136. ultiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However at the same image size images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated 61 saunyea4 Bunooys 62 Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Flash mode Self timer Digital zoom Image mode White balance Continuous Electronic VR Motion detection Shutter sound When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is Continuous CL 48 selected the flash cannot be used Blink proof 45 anen Blink proof is set to On the flash cannot be r When Smile timer is used for shooting the self Smile timer CL 45 timer cannot be used 7 When Multi shot 16 is selected digital zoom Continuous M 48 cannot be used When Multi shot 16 is selected the Image mode Continuous QA 48 setting is fixed at image size 2560 x 1920 pixels Restricted function Descriptions When using Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype the White balance setting is fixed at Auto Moreii the self timer Continuous is fixed at oon ea eee ie i selected Motion GR cic oa Color options 48 Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces If the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on and single borders are displayed aroun
137. utton halfway to refocus several or select auto mode and use focus lock QA 64 to take the picture by first focusing on an that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject m Notes About Face Detection See U sing Face Detection QA 63 for more information AF assist Illuminator L26 Only and Flash If the subject is dimly lit the AF assist illuminator L26 only QA 86 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the flash QA 50 may fire when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot If you are concerned that you might miss a shot press the shutter release button all the way without first pressing it halfway Press the gt playback button e The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full frame Use the multi selector to select an image to display e Display the previous image amp or lt e Display the next image W or Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera s internal memory N is displayed near the current image number total number of images display To return to shooting mode press the button or the movie record button Display the next image 15 05 2002 15 30 a 0004 JPG Current image number total number of images ypeqhejg pue Buljooys jo saiseg ay 29 y2eqkejd pue Buoys jo saiseg ayy
138. vies avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended 48 69827 03 Flash is reflecting off particles in air Set the flash mode setting to off The flash mode is set to off 50 Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is 58 selected On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu e Another function that restricts flash is enabled 62 Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies 78 e Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Portrait Night portrait or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode When smart portrait mode is selected 43 When Continuous in the shooting menu isset 48 68827 to Multi shot 16 Another function that restricts the Image mode 62 option is enabled 51 45 68823 36 37 42 X pu pue s 40 N Je2 UYI9 Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Problem No sound when shutter is released AF assist illuminator does not light L26 only Images appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image mages are too dark underexposed mages are too bright overexposed Unexpected results when lash set to auto with red eye reduction O12 Cause Solution m e Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter sound in setup menu No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings even when On is selected e Do not bl
139. when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred images Press the button gently Press all the way m Notes About Saving Data After taking a picture or recording a movie the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 27 y2eqkejd pue Buoys jo sdiseg ayy 28 m Autofocus The ca mera may not focus as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green e Subj ect is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark e No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage e Subj ndows etc e Subj WI In the times objec ects with repeating patterns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped ject is moving rapidly situations noted above try pressing the shutter release b
140. without using the Print date setting print using the ViewNX 2 software QA 71 yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay y2eqkejd pue Buoys jo sdiseg ayy 20 Press the power switch to turn on the camera e The lens extends and the monitor turns on Press the button e The shooting mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode is displayed Press the multi selector A or W to select a shooting mode and press the button amp easy auto mode is used in this example Easy auto mode 4 Ccheckthe battery level indicator and the Battery level indicator number of exposures remaining Battery Level Indicator 2 Display Description JF j ar Battery level high na flSn Battery level low Prepare to replace the batteries z Number of exposures Battery Cannot take pictures remaining exhausted Replace the batteries Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed Dis displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images will be saved in the internal memory approx 20 MB e The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the internal memory or memory card and also varies depending on the image quality and image size determined by the image mode setting QA 61 Turning the Camera On and Off e When the camera is turned on
141. ys jo sdiseg ayy 26 Press the shutter release button halfway 27 w A When a face is detected The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border When the subject is in focus the double border glows green When a face is not detected The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame When the camera has focused the focus area glows reen 3 fa W250 F32 When you are using digital zoom the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed When the camera has focused the focus indicator QA 6 glows green While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator may flash red This indicates that the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down LL 27 e The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory The Shutter release Button To set focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value press the shutter release button halfway stopping when you feel resistance Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Press halfway While pressing the shutter release button halfway press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture Do not use force

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