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Nikon 25480 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Transferring Images Saved in the Internal Memory to the Computer Perform one of the methods listed below Using Copy QA 24 69857 in the playback menu copy the images saved in the internal memory to the memory card and then transfer the images saved in the memory card to the computer e Connect the camera to the computer without inserting a memory card into the camera ie 1 Ul4d 10 JayNdwod A e 0 eXAWeD y Hupauuoy 29 _ Jaqulg 10 JayNdwos AL e 0 eXaWeD y HulD9UUOD If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 e When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed follow x aod the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 1 Under Import pictures and videos click il 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 number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts iW Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 2 gt Transfer images to the computer e Click Start Transfer Start Transfer e At default settings all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer 3 Terminate the connection e Ifyou
2. ui Use lt P to select your home time zone and press the button e Press A to turn on daylight saving time is displayed above the map Press W to turn it off London Casablanca Use AY to select the date format and press the button Set the date and time and press the Dateand tine button g e Use lt P to select a field and then use A Y to set the date and time e Select the minute field and press the button to confirm E the setting D M Y KE E E When the confirmation screen is displayed use A F to select Yes and press the button Press the I shooting mode button o Press this button in shooting mode for shooting mode selection menu Bunooys 104 Bunedasd Bunooys 104 Buiedaig _ 10 Use AY to select Easy auto mode and press the button The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take images in Easy auto mode While shooting you can check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator i The battery level is high i The battery level is low Prepare to replace the batteries Number of exposures remaining The number of images that can be taken is displayed N is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images are saved in the internal memory Shooting mode icon Easy auto mode Battery level indicator 20 1400 Shooting screen Number of ex
3. Enter shooting mode gt shooting mode button gt Smart portrait mode gt button 1 Frame the picture e Point the camera at a human face 2 Without pressing the shutter release button wait for the subject to smile e Ifthe camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the shutter is automatically released e Whenever the camera detects a smiling face it automatically releases the shutter 3 Endautomatic shooting e Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting Set Smile timer to Off Press the IB button and select a different shooting mode m Notes About Smart Portrait Mode Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles 65820 The shutter release button can also be used for shooting 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 O88 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode e Flash mode 49811 e Self timer 48814 e Exposure compensation 68816 e Smart portrait menu 68642 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y L Auto Mode Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions 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
4. Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination WS Disable default setting Images are not uploaded m Notes About Eye Fi Cards Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected Remove your Eye Fi card from the camera where wireless devices are prohibited Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected 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 Memory function When it is set on a computer disable the function If the Endless Memory function is enabled the number of images taken may not be displayed correctly Eye Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices Eye Fi Communication Indicator The communication status of the Eye Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor QA 3 5 amp Eye Fi upload is set to Disable lights Eye Fi upload enabled waiting to begin upload flashes Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data Eye Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload An error occurred The camera cannot control the Eye Fi card Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the batteries being d
5. 4 Turn onthe camera e The PictBridge startup screen is displayed in the camera monitor followed by the Print selection screen an Print selection 15 05 2014 No 32 32 PictBridge Aue Printing Individual Images 1 Connect the camera to a printer 68832 Dp 2 Use the multi selector to select the desired Print selection D image and press the button C S e Move the zoom control toward W EF to switch to Ci thumbnail playback or T Q to switch to full frame a playback 3 Use AY toselect Copies and press the PictBridge button Mprints Start print Paper size 656 33 2 6 T 2 oO a A oO n D A a ro 7 65834 Select the desired number of copies up to nine and press the button Select Paper size and press the button PictBridge MIprints Start print Copies Select the desired paper size and press the button e To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer select Default as the paper size option e The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use Select Start print and press the button PictBridge e Printing starts Copies Paper size When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Printing Multiple Images 1 Connect the camera toa printer 68832 2 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the MENU button 3 Use the multi s
6. VM Multi SCLCCtOM ececsessscsseeseeseecetetnetneeeenetee 24 E Tiroa socket The Monitor The information that is displayed changes depending on the camera s settings and state of use By default information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera and turns off after a few seconds when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings A 24 68863 in the setup menu Shooting Mode 2 3184 Se ampo Ope 5 sa a ge co SP SRE 6 A V 28 4 Sio Seg 8 27 GME a eto ATES 9 O11 10 26 MEGRO EI nbo m 25 amp 720 b Hi i a 13 aaaea 29m 0s 14 23 _ 10 OJ 20d 0 0 A 15 22 w ER F32 m9991 o fey fe E 19 18 17 W999 16 199991 21 20 esawe y JO SHLd esaw BY JO Sed 1 SHOOTING ModS 20 ternal memory indicator u s 10 2 acio Mode spevssccssrevseatesesvectcncane s 19 15 18 Apert r value sissies 4 El ZOOM iNGICATOM a aian 14 68615 19 Shutter speed oe eesscssetnetcseetnetnetnetstneeeetee 4 4 FOCUSIINGICALO ls arnega TS 20 ROCUS ACA sserccerts Beant ct a AN 3 E Flash Td Enano a Focus area face detection 6 Eye Fi communication indicator 68 873 pet detection u 13 87 Top Battery level indicator annn 10 22 SOsensitiviy eiae hus amp 12 8 Electr
7. Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the battery charger m 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 this camera charge two batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH 72 When using Battery Charger MH 73 charge two or four batteries 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 v 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 QJ 24 68674 in the setup menu 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 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 whe
8. uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Electronic VR MENU button gt menu icon gt Electronic VR gt button Select the electronic VR vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images Option Description The effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images in the following situations W Auto e When the flash mode is set to off or SLOW slow sync e When the shutter speed is slow e When the Continuous setting is set to Single e When the subject is dark Off default setting Electronic VR is disabled When Auto is selected electronic VR is applied according to the shooting conditions while is displayed in the shooting screen QA 3 67866 m Notes About Electronic VR 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 68818 If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time electronic VR will not function Electronic VR cannot be used if Blink proof 6 650 in smart portrait mode is set to On Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes Sports 6885 Night portrait 6885 Dusk dawn 6884 Night landscape 6884 Museum 4886 Fireworks show 6886 Backlighting 6886 When Pet portrait 6887 is set to Continuous e The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases e The images captured may
9. BulDaUUOD 26 Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV computer or printer USB audio video output connector Ah iin Na S a Insert the plug straight Open the connector cover e Before connecting the camera to an external device make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off Before disconnecting make sure to turn the camera off e Ifthe AC Adapter EH 65A available separately is used this 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 e For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document Viewing images on a TV O31 y Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV Connection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video Cable EG CP14 to the TV s input jacks Viewing and organizing images on a computer CH 28 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB port with the USB Cable UC E16 e Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer CO 28 Printing
10. destination is selected Press P Use lt gt to select the time zone e Press A to enable daylight saving time function and is displayed Press W to disable the daylight saving time function Press the button to apply the time zone e Ifthe correct time is not displayed for the home or travel destination time zone setting set the appropriate time in Date and time London Casablanca 15 05 2014 15 30 f Home time zone gt Travel destination London Casablanca 15 05 2014 15 30 gt New York Toronto Lima 11 30 04 00 f Home time zone Travel destination New York Toronto Lima 15 05 2014 11 30 gt Monitor Settings MENU button gt menu icon gt Monitor settings gt button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor i Select from five settings Brightness e Default setting 3 Photo Info Shooting mode Playback mode 15 05 2014 15 30 Show info Current settings and operation guide are displayed as in Show info If no operations are performed for a few seconds the information is hidden as in Hide info Information is displayed again when the next operation is Auto info default setting Hide info UOIID9S 39U 194 Y 65863 Framing grid auto info Movie frame tauto info uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 67864 Shooting mode In addition to information show
11. e To view a different area of the image press the multi selector AV e Ifyou are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet detection the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting except when viewing an image captured in a series To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces adjust the magnification rate and then press AW lt gt e When a zoomed image is displayed press the button to return to full frame playback mode Cropping Images When a zoomed image is displayed you can press the MENU button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file 68830 65623 uolpdas 2U 1 4 Y uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward W in full frame playback mode CO 16 displays images as thumbnails a 2014 05 Su M Tu W Th F Sa EJA 456738910 111213 14916 17 A 15 05 2014 15 30 O01 JPG 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Calendar Display Full frame Playback e You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward W E or TQ e While using thumbnail playback mode press the multi selector A W lt P to select an image and then press the button to display that image full frame e While using calendar display mode press A W 4P to select a date and then press the button to display the images captured on t
12. 8 SpecificationS seessessescescesocccescescesesccesoesosccscesscesese amp 15 Approved Memory Cards sssscssssssscssssssssssscesssssecsnsessssssescsnssscessnssessneeesennsees 9 T S AEE E amp 21 al XapUul pue Sa ON Je21UY2 Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in For Your Safety QA viii xi when using or storing the device m Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration m Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth m Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity m 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 v Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fi
13. Glamour Retouch Enhancing Human Faces Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt Glamour retouch gt button 1 Use the multi selector A VW lt P to select the face that you want to retouch and press the button e When only one face is detected proceed to step 2 2 Use 4P to select the effect use AV to select the effect level and press the button e You can simultaneously apply multiple effects Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the button F2 skin softening LI small face amp Y big eyes E brighten faces hide eye bags 2 whiten eyes sw whiten teeth redden cheeks Press the MENU button to return to the screen for selecting a face 3 Preview the result and press the button To change the settings press to return to step 2 e To exit without saving the edited image press the MENU button a T 2 fo 5 oO u rat zA ro 5 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 4 Select Yes and press the button e An edited copy is created m Notes About Glamour Retouch e Only one face per image can be edited using the glamour retouch function e Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking or the brightness of faces the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected e If no faces are detected a warning is d
14. In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be softened For images containing four or more faces try using the Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in the playback menu It may take more time to save images in the following situations e When the noise reduction function is in operation such as when shooting in a dark environment e When the flash mode is set to auto with red eye reduction e When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 24 68827 Playback Issues Problem Cause Solution This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer File cannot be played back Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or images that have been cropped to a Cannot zoom in on image 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 Some images cannot be edited Images that have already been edited may not be edited again There is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card a 4 Cannot edit image This camera is unable to edit images captured with 2 other cameras 3 Editing functions used for images are not available oO for movies 2 This camera cannot ro
15. P to select an image Move the zoom control A 1 toward T Q to switch to full frame playback or W EEJ to switch to thumbnail playback When selecting an image for Rotate image or Welcome screen or when using the Print selection screen to print individual images only one image can be selected Proceed to step 3 2 Use AY to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies e When an image is selected an icon is displayed below the image Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images ry T R fo 5 cx o wn A ro 5 3 Press the button to apply image selection e When Selected images is selected a confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor 69655 Rotate Image Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Rotate image gt button 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 68855 When the Rotate image screen is displayed press the multi selector lt P to rotate the image 90 degrees Rotate image Rotate image Back back E E Rotate 90 degrees Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise clockwise Press the button to finalize display orientation and save orientation information with the image uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 69856
16. change the Pet portrait auto release settings The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face OFF The camera does not release the shutter automatically even if a dog or cat face is detected Press the shutter release button The camera also detects human faces when OF F is selected Pet portrait auto release is set to OFF after five bursts have been taken e Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter release button regardless of the Pet portrait auto release setting When Continuous is selected you can take images continuously while holding down the shutter release button all the way m Focus Area When the camera detects a face the face is displayed inside a yellow border When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border focus area the double border turns green If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame si Sw e In some shooting conditions the pet face may not be detected Je and other subjects may be displayed inside a border 400 6787 uolpas 2U 194J Y B a uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces When the camera detects a smiling face you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter release button smile timer 68849 You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces
17. each of all images saved in the internal memory Print all images 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 HEIprints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option 69651 e When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the button to start printing To view the current print order select View images and press the button To print images press the button again DPOF printing Brints Start print View images Cancel 6 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable uolpas aaualajay 65637 Recording Movies e When no memory card is inserted i e when using the camera s internal memory Movie options 69858 is set to 480 fy 480 30p 720 720 30p cannot be selected 1 Display the shooting screen Check the remaining amount of movie recording time If Photo info in the Monitor settings 6663 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 When recording movies the angle of view i e the area visible in the frame is narrower compared to that of still images Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the movie record button to start movie record
18. has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera ote 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 f the message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when the camera is turned on he memory card must be formatted If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to delete select No and press the button Copy that data to a computer before formatting To ormat the memory card select Yes 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 and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a sof
19. icon of the last scene selected is displayed Portrait lal Landscape X Sports 2 Night portrait default setting 6885 6585 Party indoor Beach Snow Sunset 3 6965 iB Dusk dawn 3 Night landscape Close up Food 2 amp 5 6865 M Museum 3 Fireworks show Gd Black and white copy Backlighting 06 6966 6566 8 Pet portrait 667 The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame 2 The camera focuses at infinity 3 Use of a tripod is recommended because the shutter speed is slow To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Select a scene and move the zoom control QA 1 toward T to viewa description of that scene To return to the original screen move the zoom control toward T again Tips and Notes X Sports e While the shutter release button is held all the way down the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1 1 fps when Image mode is set to M 5152x3864 e The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition e Focus exposure and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series Night portrait e The flash always fires X Party indoor e To avoid the effects of camera shake hold the camera steady Y Close up e Macro mode 4815 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the clos
20. of the frame Functions Available in Auto Mode Flash mode 48811 Self timer 48814 Macro mode 48815 Exposure compensation 68816 Shooting menu 68842 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y EE 65810 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode 68817 Using the Flash When using J auto mode and other shooting modes you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions 1 Press the multi selector A 4 2 Select the desired flash mode 69612 and press the button e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled uolas 2U 1 4J Y 6677 Available Flash Modes AUTO ZO SLOW uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65812 Auto The flash fires when necessary such as in dim lighting e The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made Auto with red eye reduction Reduce red eye in portraits caused by the flash 68813 Off The flash does not fire e We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject slow shutter speeds a
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22. 0 x 720 16 9 TGF 480 30p 640 x 480 43 243 fy 240 30p 320 x 240 43 When no memory card is inserted i e when using the camera s internal memory the setting is 0 480 30p 69658 Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt menu icon gt Autofocus mode gt button Set 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 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 69859 The Setup Menu Welcome Screen MENU button gt menu icon gt Welcome screen gt button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera Option None default setting COOLPIX Select an image uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65860 Description Does not display the welcome screen Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo Displays an image selected for the welcome screen The image selection screen is displayed
23. 14 Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control the zoom lens position Zoom out W T Zoomin changes WY e To zoom in closer to the subject Move toward T A O telephoto e To zoom out and view a larger area Move toward W wide 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 il when the zoom control is moved e Digital zoom which allows you to further magnify the Optical Digital subject up to approximately 4x the maximum optical zoom zoom zoom ratio can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward T when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position Digital Zoom and Interpolation While using digital zoom the image quality decreases due to w NTT interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the dh position The Shutter release Button To set focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value press the shutter release button lightly halfway until you feel a slight resistance Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Press halfway Press the shutter release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image Do not use force 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 Easy Auto Mode e
24. 6 Cause Solution The write protect switch is in the lock position Slide the write protect switch to the write position An error occurred while accessing the memory card e Use an approved card e Check that the terminals are clean e Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted The memory card has not been formatted for use in the camera Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card If you need to keep copies of any images make sure to select No and save the copies to a computer or other medium before formatting the memory card Select Yes and press the button to format the memory card The write protect switch of the Eye Fi card is in the lock position An error occurred while accessing the Eye Fi card e Check that the terminals are clean e Confirm that the Eye Fi card is correctly inserted Delete images or insert a new memory card Display Image cannot be saved Image cannot be modified Cannot record movie Memory contains no images File contains no image data All images are hidden This image cannot be deleted Cause Solution Enl An error occurred while saving the image Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or 68871 memory card The camera has run out of file numbers Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or 68871 memory card The image cannot be used for the welcome screen 6660 There is insufficient
25. Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Copy gt button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card 1 Use the multi selector A to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the button Camera toicard Card to camera 2 Selecta copy option and press the button e Ifyou choose the Selected images option use the image selection screen to specify images 68655 Selected images All images uolas 2U 1 4J Y m Notes About Copying Images e Only files in formats that this camera can record 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 The Print order 68651 settings configured for images are not copied Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images When the camera is switched to playback mode Memory contains no images is displayed Press the MENU button to select Copy 69657 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt menu icon gt Movie options gt button Select the desired movie option to record e Memory cards Class 6 or higher are recommended for recording movies 1 9 Option Aspect ratio f fs Image size h Image size Frame rate File format horizontal to vertical 720 fq 720 30p default setting 128
26. Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode In this case select another shooting mode 6884 6868 68810 e When the digital zoom is in effect the scene mode changes to Feld m Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations e When shooting in dim lighting e When shooting with the flash mode 48812 set to off e When using the telephoto setting ejaue gt ay Husn J eyawe gt ay Buls _ 16 Play Back Images 1 Press the gt playback button to enter playback mode e Ifyou press and hold down the gt playback button while the camera is turned off the camera turns on in playback mode N Use the multi selector A V 4P to select an Tan image to display 0004 JPG e To return to shooting mode press the IE button or shutter release button e Move the zoom control toward T Q in full frame playback mode to zoom in on the image 48823 e M
27. 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 to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire A Use appropriate 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 AN Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment The flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject Particular care should be observed when photographing infants 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 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 Do not use wireless network functions whil
28. Features Changing the Shooting Mode a Recording and Playing Back Movies Using the Menus ssssssscccssseececcsseeseecenee Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer Connection Methods Using ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images XV uonnponu uonnponu xvi Reference Section s sssssesssssssssessersssssse O81 Gc Easy Auto Mode eeeescsccssssseesececeeeenene 63 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to SCENES O84 Tipsand NotesSession ionns O85 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces 6868 Auto Mode vnnneccccscsccssssesssssssssssseeeseee amp 10 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi SElECTOT aiinsir 0811 Using the Flash Using the Self timer 7 Using Macro MOCE seessessesstsctieeneeneiee Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Default S ttingS neces Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing Using Face Detection 2 Using Skin SOPtEMING ecsesscsseeseeeeeeeee Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus 68821 Focus Lock Playback Zoom Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display 68624 Editing Still IMaQes ssssssssseessssecceessnees 6825 Before Editing IMAGES eeesssecsssceseeee 6825 D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 68626 Glamour Retouch Enhancing Human Faces sscsseecsessee 6627 Small Picture Reducing
29. I Motion JPEG compliant 20M High 5152 x 3864x 20M 5152 x 3864 10M 3648 x 2736 4M 2272 x 1704 2M 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 5120 x 2880 ISO 80 1600 Matrix center weighted digital zoom less than 2x spot digital Zoom 2x or more Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation 2 0 2 0 EV in steps of 173 EV Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter e 1 2000 1s e 4s Fireworks show scene mode Electronically controlled ND filter 2 6 AV selection 2 steps f 3 2 and f 8 W W 0 5 4 3 m 1 ft 8 in 14 ft T 0 8 2 1 m 2 ft 8 in 6 ft 10 in TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Woterminal YY Audio video A V output digital 1 0 USB Arabic Bengali Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Marathi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries available separately AC Adapter EH 65A available separately Approx 320 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx 950 shots when using lithium batteries A
30. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX L30 Reference Manual Introduction Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Using the Camera Shooting Features Using the Menus Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index Introduction z Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L30 digital camera Before using the camera please read the information in For Your Safety QA viii xi 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 uonnponu Attaching the Camera Strap About This Manual f you want to start using the camera right away see Preparing for Shooting QA 6 and Using the Camera A 12 To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor see Parts of the Camera CQ 1 uolpnpo yu 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 iV This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using he camera 7 This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the i camera aa ge These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information Referenc
31. SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark r trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2014 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2014 The HarfBuzz Project http www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved 20 Index Symbols T Telephotos snc acerca ee W Wide angle Q Playback zoom fa Thumbnail playback Easy auto mode Scene mode Ee Smart portrait mode J Auto mode gt Playback mode Y Setup menu Apply selection button Shooting mode button Movie record button gt Playback button T Delete button MENU bu 4 Flash X Self ti 16 69624 20 6983 AF assist illuminator Aperture value Audio video cable 27 6631 6680 Audio video in JACK sssssss111 27 6631 Auto flash Auto mode Auto off Autofocus Autofocus mode B Backlighting i 21 Bat Battery charger Battery level indicator Battery type Battery chamber memory card slot cover Best shot selector usssv 666 67647 Black and white copy O04 666 BLINK Proof oe 6650 Blink warni
32. Select an image 68655 and press the button Because a copy of the selected image is saved in the camera it will be displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted An image cannot be selected if its aspect ratio is different from that of the screen or if the image size is extremely small after the small picture or crop function is applied Time Zone and Date MENU button gt menu icon gt Time zone and date gt button Set the camera clock Option Description e Use lt P to select a field and then use BARRA AY to set the date and time e Select the minute field and then press the Dare andine button to finish Date format Select Year Month Day Month Day Year or Day Month Year Set time zone and daylight saving time a e When Travel destination is set after having set the home time zone S Time zone f the time difference between the travel destination and the home time 2 zone is automatically calculated and the date and time are saved for the D selected region a Setting the Time Zone E 1 Use the multi selector AW to select Time ti zone and press the button a Date format Time zone London Casablanca 15 05 2014 15 30 6661 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65862 Select ft Home time zone or gt Travel destination and press the button e The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel
33. The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject s eyes are open e Ifthe camera saved an image in which the subject s eyes may have been closed A blink was detected in the picture just taken is displayed for a few seconds e The flash cannot be used On Off default setting Turns the blink proof off 69650 The Playback Menu e See Editing Still Images 68825 for information about image editing functions Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Print order gt button f you configure print order settings in advance you can use them with the printing methods isted below e Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF Digital Print Order Format printing e Inserting the memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 68832 a oO o 1 Use the multi selector AV to select Select Pint order a images and press the button T Select Delete print order and press the button to Reece delete the print order for all images TRE 65651 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 2 Select images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each Use the multi selector lt P to select images and use AW to specify the number of copies to be printed Images selected for printing a
34. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect BW Black and white Save images in black and white SE Sepia Save images in sepia tones C Cyanotype Save images in cyan blue monochrome m Notes About Color Options The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions 6848 The Smart Portrait Menu e See Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality 68843 for information about Image mode Skin Softening Enter smart portrait mode gt MENU button gt Skin softening gt button 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 gj On default setting Off Turns skin softening off The result of skin softening effect on your subject cannot be confirmed when framing images for shooting Check the results in playback mode after taking images UO DIS 2U 1 4J Y Smile Timer Enter smart portrait mode gt MENU button gt Smile timer gt button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected Description Ej On default setting Enables the smile timer Turns the smile timer off 65849 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Blink Proof Enter smart portrait mode gt MENU button gt Blink proof gt button Option Description
35. al zoom magnification Motion blur reduction Autofocus AF Focus range Focus area selection Monitor Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage playback mode Compact digital camera 20 1 million 1 23 in type CCD approx 20 48 million total pixels NIKKOR lens with 5x optical zoom 4 6 23 0 mm angle of view equivalent to that of 26 130 mm lens in 35mm 135 format 3 2 6 5 6 elements in 5 groups Up to 4x angle of view equivalent to that of approx 520 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Electronic VR still pictures motion detection still pictures Contrast detect AF e WI Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in ce T Approx 80 cm 2 ft 8 in ee e Macro mode Approx 10 cm 4 in wide angle position relative to s co All distances measured from center of front surface of lens Center face detection 7 5 cm 3 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment Approx 98 horizontal and 98 vertical compared to actual picture Approx 98 horizontal and 98 vertical compared to actual picture amp 15 xX pu pue s J0 N Je21Uy2 L _ Xapu pue Sa oN Je21Uy2 L amp 16 Media File system File formats Metering mode Exposure control Range Range approx ISO sensitivity Auto Flash control Internal memory approx 25 MB SD SDHC SDXC memory card DCF Exif 2 3 and DPOF compliant Still pictures JPEG Movies AV
36. and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded e Smear 3 visible in the monitor with movie recording is 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 colored 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 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 65839 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y m Camera Temperature e The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area e If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies the camera will automatically stop recording The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording 4910s is displayed After the camera stops recording it turns itself off Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled m Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected 48821 Should this occur try the following 1 Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF default setting before starting movie recording 2 Frame another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject
37. are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable 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 ViewNX 2 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock ie 1 Ul4d 10 Jayndwo gt A e 0 eXAWeD y Hupauuoy 31 32 os Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera Shooting Easy Auto Mode Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces POW AUtO MO C 67810 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 8819 Focusing Playback Playback ZOO e E EESAN Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Editing Still Images Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV 6831 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print ssssecsseeess 66 32 fonol Movies Recording MOVIES siccassscisssscsscussdsbssscticpssebenaetestedsschas
38. be somewhat grainy in appearance uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 65867 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Motion Detection MENU button gt menu icon gt Motion detection gt button shooting still images Option amp Auto default setting Off Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when Description Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings when amp is displayed on the shooting screen When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake amp turns green and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring Motion detec ion is disabled m Notes About Motion Detection e Motion detection may be unable in some situations o eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake e Motion detection may be disabled if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark e The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat grainy in appearance 65868 AF Assist MENU button gt menu icon gt AF assist gt button Enable or disable the AF assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation Option Description The AF assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit AUTO Auto 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 tele
39. d Self timer You can use the multi selector to set frequently used functions such as the flash and self timer You can set the following functions using A W lt P in the shooting screen Flash mode 4 He Exposure compensation T Macro mode e 4 Flash mode 49611 You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions e amp Self timer 4814 If you select ON the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button amp Macro mode 4815 Use macro mode when taking close up images Exposure compensation 68816 You can adjust overall image brightness The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode ejawe gt y Husn saunyea4 Bulyooys EH 20 Shooting Features Changing the Shooting Mode The following shooting modes are available e Easy auto mode 83 The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene e Scene mode 484 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select amp Smart portrait 6988 When the camera detects a smiling face you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter release button smile timer You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces Auto mode 4810 Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted to suit the shootin
40. d appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the ikon representative in your area address provided separately Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note 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 an
41. d tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction 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 24 68660 in the setup menu 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 t
42. ds and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries AC adapters and cables 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 for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction uolpnpo yu 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 woul
43. e button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode pet portrait auto release is displayed 6887 The self timer cannot be used 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway e Focus and exposure are set 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down Countdown starts The self timer lamp flashes amp and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released When the shutter is released the self timer is set to OFF To stop the countdown press the shutter release button again The Self timer Setting The setting may not be available with some shooting modes 68817 68 14 Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close up images 1 Press the multi selector V 2 Select ON and press the button Macro mode e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 gt Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio 3 to a position where amp and the zoom indicator is glow green e When the zoom ratio is set to a position where and the zoom indicator glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm 1 ft from the lens When the zoom is at the position where 2 is displayed the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm 4 in from the lens uolpas adua
44. e Section amp Technical Notes and Index 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 camera 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 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 e For users in Europe and Africa http Avwww 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 Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standar
45. e in the air Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves emitted by his camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital If you are using an Eye Fi card remove it from he camera before boarding an aircraft or entering a hospital xi uolpnpo yu uonnponu E xii Notices 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 radiate 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 the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an
46. e self timer cannot be used When Multi shot 16 is selected digital zoom cannot be used When Multi shot 16 is selected the Image mode etting is fixed at ERY image size 2560 x 1920 pixels wv When Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype is selected the White balance setting is fixed at Auto When the self timer is used the setting changes to Single When a setting other than Single is selected Electronic VR is disabled When the flash fires Motion detection is disabled When Multi shot 16 is selected Motion detection is disabled When a setting other than Single is selected the shutter sound is disabled uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65819 Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces e Portrait or Night portrait in gc easy auto mode 6883 e Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode 6884 e Smart portrait mode 6888 If the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on and single borders are displayed around the other faces If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame m Notes About Face Detection e The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors inc
47. elds Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic 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 amp 2 m 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 cause deterioration of the image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs v Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the batteries while the product is on or while images are being saved or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry m Notes About the Monitor e Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 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 Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should
48. elector A V to select Paper size and press the button e To exit the print menu press the MENU button Pri es 15 05 2014 No 32 32 iuw Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size gt 4 Select the desired paper size and press the O button e To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer select Default in the paper size option e The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use 5 Select Print selection Print all images or DPOF printing and press the button Print menu Print selection gt Print all images DPOF printing Paper size uolpas adualajay 69635 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65836 Print selection Select images up to 99 and the number of copies up to Print nine of each e Use the multi selector lt P to select images and use AY to specify the number of copies to be printed Images selected for printing are indicated by amp 4 and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled e Move the zoom control toward T Q to switch to full frame playback or W EEJ to switch to thumbnail playback e 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 MIprints Cancel Print all images One copy
49. ent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths A Do not remain in contact with the camera battery charger 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 Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire 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 6 Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e If Nikon rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 EN MH2 B2 or EN MH2 B4 are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combine batteries from different pairs e The EN MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only and are compatible with COOLPIX L30 e Insert batteries in the correct orientation e Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery i
50. epleted in a shorter period of time uolDdas 2U 1 4J Y 656 73 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Reset All MENU button gt menu icon gt Reset all gt button When Reset is selected the camera s settings are restored to their default values e Some settings such as Time zone and date or Language are not reset Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card QA 17 before selecting Reset all Battery Type MENU button gt menu icon gt Battery type gt button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level A 10 select the type that matches the batteries currently in use Option Description LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries Nikon EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries Alkaline default setting COOLPIX Ni MH amp Lithium 65874 Firmware Version MENU button gt menu icon gt Firmware version gt button View the current camera firmware version uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 65875 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed Display Memory card is write protected This card cannot be used This card cannot be read Card is not formatted Format card Not available if Eye Fi card is locked Out of memory 087
51. esentative An error occurred while communicating with the printer Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable An error occurred in the camera s internal circuitry Turn the camera off remove and reinsert the batteries and turn the camera on If the error persists contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative After solving the problem select Resume and press the button to resume printing Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press he button to resume printing Remove the jammed paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press he button to resume printing There is a problem with the printer s ink Check the ink select Resume and press the 8 button to resume printing Replace the ink cartridge select Resume and press the button to resume printing There is a problem with the image file to be printed Select Cancel and press the button to cancel printing File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows I Identifier not shown on camera monitor Original still images z DSCN and movies SSCN RSCN Small copies Cropped copies D Lighting copies and skin softening copies Ech DSCN0001 JPG Il Extension indicates file format Still images Movies File number assigned automatically in ascending
52. est position at which it can focus t Food e Macro mode 68815 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus e You can adjust hue by using the multi selector A W The hue tls setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off e ma Sin Os 11400 uolpas 2U 19 4J Y Museum 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 BSS Best Shot Selector The flash does not fire Fireworks show e The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds LQ Black and white copy e Use together with macro mode 48815 when shooting subjects that are close to the camera Backlighting e The flash always fires uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 4 Pet portrait e When you point the camera at a dog or cat the camera detects the pet s face and focuses on it By default the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face pet portrait auto release e From the screen displayed after 4 Pet portrait is selected select Single or Continuous Single Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face it captures one image Continuous Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face it captures three images continuously m Pet Portrait Auto Release e Press the multi selector lt X to
53. ferent distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage e Subjects with repeating patterns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc e Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject and use focus lock 68822 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65621 Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject 1 Select auto mode 4810 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway e Confirm that the focus area glows green e Focus and exposure are locked 3 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture e Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture A 65622 Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward T Q in full frame playback mode A 16 zooms in on the image 15 05 2014 15 30 i wood JEG Q gt a Ww ED Image is displayed full frame Image is zoomed in e You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward W or T Q
54. g conditions and the type of shot you want to capture 1 Press the shooting mode button in the shooting screen Use the multi selector A F to select a shooting mode and press the button Easy auto mode s n e 4 Buljooys 21 saunyea4 Buljooys _ 22 Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen e Check the remaining amount of movie recording time Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the movie record button to start movie recording E 2m30s 1 3 Press the PH movie record button again to stop recording 4 Select a movie in full frame playback mode and press the button e Movies are indicated by the movie options icon e See Recording Movies 4 838 for more information e See Playing Back Movies 68840 for more information WO1O AVI Movie options s n e 4 Buljooys 23 SS Using the Menus Use the multi selector and button to navigate the menus The following menus are available Shooting menu 49642 Available by pressing the MENU button in the shooting screen Allows you to change image size and quality continuous shooting settings etc E Playback menu 69651 Available by pressing the MENU button when viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode Allows you to edit images play slide shows etc e RB Movie menu 49858 Available by pressing the MENU button in the shoo
55. hat day m Notes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2014 65624 Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera Edited copies are saved as separate files e Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function check the following restrictions Editing function used Editing functions to use D Lighting The glamour retouch small picture or crop function can be used Glamour retouch The D Lighting small picture or crop function can be used Another editing function cannot be used When using in combination with other editing functions use the small picture or crop function after the other editing functions have been applied Small picture Crop e Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them uoldas 2U 1 4J Y O25 D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt D Lighting gt button Use the multi selector A V to select OK and press the button e The edited version is displayed on the right e To exit without saving the copy select Cancel and press the button uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 65626
56. hat might result from incorrect disposal e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management uolpnpo yu xiii This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately The following apply only to users in 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 e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management uonnponu _ xiv Table of Contents Introduction Read This First Attaching the Camera Stra About This Manual Information and Precautions For Your Safety WARNINGS NOTICES EE EAEE REA S E ES xii Parts of the Camera ssssssssssesssesssessresesessersse 1 The Camera Body see The Monitor nae Shooting Mode wed Playback Mode es Preparing for SHOOtING scssseccccsseeeeeeee 6 Insert the Batteries and Memory Card 6 Applicable Batteries 6 Removing the Batteries or Memory Card 7 Internal Memory and Memory Card6 7 Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language Date and TiMe eeeessssssssseeeeeeee 8 Using the Camera Shooting with Easy Auto Mode Using the Zoom The Shutter release Button Play Back Images Delete Images Using the Flash and Self timer Shooting
57. hat will be used during shooting 2 Use the multi selector A V to select Preset White balance manual in the White balance menu and press the button re e The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white Incandescent balance Fluorescent Cloudy 3 Select Measure and frame the reference Tn object in the measuring window e To apply the last measured value select Cancel and press the button Cancel Measuring window uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 4 Press the button to measure the value e The shutter is released and measurement is complete No image is saved 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 6646 Continuous Shooting Select IE auto mode gt MENU button gt Continuous gt button Option S Single default setting Description One image is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed While the shutter release button is held all the way down images are captured continuously e The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1 1 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 6 when image mode is set to 5152x3864 While the shutter release button is held all the way down the camera Oy Continuous BSS BSS captures a series of up to ten images and automatically saves the sharpest Best Shot image Selector Use when shooting a stationar
58. icon gt Blink warning gt button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection 68820 when shooting in the following modes C easy auto mode e Portrait or Night portrait scene mode 6564 Option Description When 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 Check the image and determine whether or not another image should be captured Off default setting Blink warning is disabled T 3 The Blink Warning Screen a Faces detected by the blink warning are displayed inside a Did someone blink 2 border fe The operations described below are available e To enlarge the face Move the zoom control toward T Q If more than one face is detected use the multi selector lt gt to select the desired face e To switch to full frame playback Move the zoom control 5 lox Sg toward W ED If you press the button or if no operations are performed for a few seconds the camera returns to shooting mode m Notes About Blink Warning The blink warning may not function properly in some shooting conditions 65672 Eye Fi Upload MENU button gt menu icon gt Eye Fi upload gt button Select whether or not the camera s Eye Fi card available from third party manufacturers sends images to your computer Option Description
59. images without using a computer 0832 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 port with the USB Cable UC E16 ie Ja ulig 10 Ja3ndwo A e 0 eXAWeD y Hupauuoy 27 Ia Jad 10 INdWOD AL e 0 erate ay Hup uuoy 28 Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload view edit and share photos and movies Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required For system requirements and other information see the Nikon website for your region 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer Start the computer and download the installer from http nikonimglib com nvnx N Double click the downloaded file w Follow the on screen instructions 4 Exit the installer Click Yes Windows or OK Mac Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods directly in the slot SD card reader Connect a card reader available separate the computer and insert the memory card Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure tl in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using on he U SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted y from third party suppliers to hat the memory card is inserted SB cable Turn the camera
60. in the center of the frame press the F movie record button to start recording and then modify the composition Playing Back Movies Press the D gt button to enter playback mode Movies are indicated by the movie options icon 6858 Press the button to play back movies 0010 AVI Movie options e To adjust the volume move the zoom control QA 1 Volume indicator 65640 Functions Available During Playback Paused Playback controls are displayed in the monitor The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector lt P to select a control and then pressing the O button Function Description Rewind LJ Hold down the button to rewind the movie Advance LCI Hold down the button to advance the movie Pause playback The operations listed below can be performed while paused Rewind the movie one frame Hold down the button for continuous rewinding Pause Advance the movie one frame Hold down the button for continuous advancing po LCI Resume playback k oO End a Return to full frame playback mode a A 6841 Options Available in the Shooting Menus The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the MENU button during shooting The set uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65842 Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Easy auto mode Smart portrait The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Image Mode Set
61. ing e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame uoldas 2U 1 4 Y 3 Press the P movie record button again to stop recording 65638 m Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording e The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen e Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated e The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content subject movement or type of memory card m Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card m Notes About Movie Recording e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies 19 Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used e There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used e The sounds of zoom control operation zoom autofocus lens drive movement
62. isessseisetnsetssessen 14 Optional accessories u usssv v 1 1 6680 P Paper size Party indoor X Pet portrait auto release Pet portrait 9 Photo info PictBridge Playback Playback button Playback menu Playback mode Playback zoom Portrait Power switch power on lamp Preset manual Pressing halfway 27 69833 69635 69651 6665 Print date Print order Print order option Printer Protect R Rechargeable battery a 6680 Recording movies 22 6538 Red eye reduction 69812 69813 Reset all Sinises dyes lice 09674 Xapu pue sajoN Je21Uy2 L Res X pUu pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Rotate IMAGE w eesossncsesntntseietntneetetnee 67656 S SCENE MODE w reeessssesctsertsseretneentneee Self timer Self timer lamp Setup menu Shooting SHOOTING MENU s s 24 6642 65643 Shooting MOE DUTTON eesesssscssceseseensenee 2 Shutter sound Shutter speed Shutter release button Single AF Single frame shooting Skin softening Sleep mode Slide show Slow sync Small picture Smart portrait menu Smart portrait mode Smile timer Snow 8 Sound settings T Thumbnail playback Time difference Time zone Time zone and date Tripod socket USB cable 26 29 68632 80 USB audio video output connector sastbbsslot gh daisbged bated 2 26 29 69631 68832 Video mode ViewNX 2 Volume W Welcome
63. isplayed and the screen returns to the playback menu 6628 Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt Small picture gt button 1 Use the multi selector A W to select the Small picture desired copy size and press the button e For images taken at an image mode setting of 640x480 E 5120x2880 only 640x360 is displayed 320x240 160x120 2 Select Yes and press the button e An edited copy is created compression ratio of approximately 1 16 uolas 2U 1 4J Y 6829 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image 68623 2 Refine copy composition and press the MENU button Move the zoom control toward T Q or W EJ to adjust the zoom ratio Set a zoom ratio at which is displayed Use the multi selector A W lt P to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor 3 Select Yes and press the button e An edited copy is created uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Image Size size during playback Cropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation Vo Save this image as displayed When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or smaller the image is displayed at a smaller Use the Rotate image option 68856 to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation After crop
64. ks show 0 03 L black and white copy fot for 0 0 A backlighting ie jor tor 0 0 4 pet portrait sie Off 0 0 smart portrait a Ce off 0 0 roles suitor Jor ao 65817 UO DIS 2U 1 J Y The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected off can be selected manually 2 The setting cannot be changed Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close up The setting cannot be changed The setting cannot be changed The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used Self timer cannot be used Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off 6887 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off onanuw uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65818 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options Restricted function Flash mode Self timer Digital zoom Image mode White balance Continuous Electronic VR Motion detection Shutter sound Continuous 68647 Color options 68848 Self timer 68814 Continuous 68847 Flash mode 48811 Continuous 68647 Continuous 48847 Description When a setting other than Single is selected the flash cannot be used When Blink proof is set to On the flash cannot be used When Smile timer is selected th
65. lajay 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 The Macro Mode Setting e The setting may not be available with some shooting modes 68817 e The setting applied in I auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off OO 15 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation You can adjust overall image brightness 1 Press the multi selector P 4 2 Selecta compensation value and press the button e To brighten the image set a positive value e To darken the image set a negative value e The compensation value is applied even without pressing the button Exposure Compensation Value e The setting may not be available with some shooting modes 68817 e The setting applied in QM auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off 658 16 Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below Flash Self timer Macro Rene 69611 69614 69615 65816 gc easy auto a Cae Off 0 0 Scene portrait be e off 0 0 S C Jor Jor Joa X ors of oa 2 night portrait ZOH Of off 0 0 X party indoor ZON Of o off 0 0 Sean a Jor or Joa now suitor or ao amp dusk dawn jor ofp 0 0 E night landscape jor off 0 0 WB close up jor On 0 0 Hood or Jo Jo Joa amp firewor
66. luding the direction in which the faces are looking e The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed _ uoldas 2U 1 4J Y When faces take up too much or too little of the frame 6620 Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones up to three faces e Smart portrait mode 6888 e Portrait or Night portrait in Gc easy auto mode 6883 e Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode 654 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 and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera 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 Subject 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 dif
67. n extended period of time to shoot movies or send images using an Eye Fi card or when used in a hot environment this is not a malfunction Camera becomes hot When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to Camera makes sound Full time AF or while in some shooting modes the camera may produce an audible focusing sound Xapu pue sa oN Je21Uy2 L Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode No image captured when the shutter release button is pressed Camera cannot focus Images are blurred Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor amp 10 Cause Solution Disconnect the USB cable When the camera is in playback mode press the button or the shutter release button When menus are displayed press the MENU button The batteries are exhausted When the flash lamp is flashing the flash is charging The subject is too close Try shooting using easy auto mode Close up scene mode or macro mode The subject is hard to focus on Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto Turn the camera off and then on again Use the flash Enable Electronic VR or Motion detection in the setup menu Enable B Best Shot Selector for the Continuous setting in the shooting menu Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting using the self timer at the same time is more effective Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor When sho
68. n 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 m Remaining Battery Charge If you insert discharged batteries into the camera the camera may indicate that the batteries have adequate charge remaining This is a characteristic of batteries xX pu pue s J0 N Je21Uy2 L m Recycling Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations Cover the battery terminals with plastic tape when recycling X pul pue Sa ON Je21UY2 L Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards See Approved Memory Cards 19 for recommended memory cards Observe the 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 The first time you insert a memory card that
69. n with Auto info a framing grid is displayed to help frame images The framing grid is not displaye when recording movies In addition to information shown with Auto info a frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies The movie frame is not displayed when recording movies Playback mode The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info Print Date Imprinting Date and Time MENU button gt menu icon gt Print date gt button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing 68852 Option Description Date Date is imprinted on images Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on images m Notes About Print Date e Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured e The date and time cannot be imprinted in the following situations When using Pet portrait when Continuous is selected scene mode When shooting movies e The imprinted date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image size uoldas 2U 1 4J Y 6865
70. ng Brightness Calendar display Charger Xapu pue sa oN Je21Uy2 L ib X pUul pue SaJON Je21UY2 Close up P oaeseseccsssesesnsense Color options Computer Connector cover Continuous shooting Copy Digital zoom Direct print D Lighting DPOF print Dusk dawn ss E Easy AUTO MOE uveeesesssssssensineeneineee 20 6 63 Electronic VR Exposure Compensation 19 68816 Extension Eye Fi upload a Eyelet for camera Strap ssessssssssseeueeeeeneeen 1 F Face detection eeemessueteeueueteeeens 69620 O22 File NAME veecsssssssssssesssestssetnsstsesnesseeuee 0879 Fill flash Fireworks show Firmware version Flash lamp Flash mode Flash off Focus area Focus indicator Focus lock Food 94 Format internal memory Format memory cards Formatting Full frame playback Full time AF ecssssccsssscsessssscssssscssesssseensse G Internal memory L Landscape adi Language M acro mode 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 ulti shot 16 useum Hf N ight landscape BBA oeccscsccsecnenennen O04 ight portrait gf D4 65 ikon Transfer 2 30 umber of exposures remaining RE SEERE 10 8844 10 Optical ZOOM w aseesessssssssssses
71. nooys 104 Buiedaig _ Preparing for Shooting Insert the Batteries and Memory Card 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot Ar cover e Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from a 6x N NO falling out Na 7 ja Insert the batteries and memory card Confirm that the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries Confirm the correct orientation and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place N m Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Applicable Batteries e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries included batteries e Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries 6 e Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries m Notes About the Batteries Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e Batteries with the following defects cannot be used om eo ef Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area around negative terminal the negative terminal m Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera make sure to format it with this camera Insert the card into the camera p
72. nsulation or casing e Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat uolpnpo yu uonnponu Do not immerse in or expose to water Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage o the product be sure to remove he batteries when no charge remains Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation f 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 ightning 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
73. o change without notice 18 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 SanDisk 2GB 64 GB 128 GB Panasonic 2GB 64 GB If the memory card wi supports 2 GB cards SDHC compliant If the memory card wi device supports SDHC SDXC compliant If the memory card wi device supports SDXC be used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the device Sa DP XC be used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the be used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers amp 19 xX pu pue s J0 N Je21UyY2 L X pu pue Sa ON Je21UY2 L Trademark Information SDXC S All othe holders icrosoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of icrosoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ac and OS X are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc DHC and SD Logos are trademarks of
74. o charge The camera and computer are connected via a USB cable The camera and TV are connected via an audio video cable Cause Solution e Select Monitor settings gt Brightness in the Monitor is hard to read setup menu and adjust the monitor brightness The monitor is dirty Clean the monitor 24 6863 amp 7 If the camera clock has not been set flashes during shooting and movie recording Images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated 00 00 0000 00 00 or 01 01 2014 00 00 respectively Date and time of recording Set the correct time and date from the Time zone 8 24 are not correct and date option in the setup menu 6661 The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks Periodically compare the time of the camera clock with that of a more accurate timepiece and reset as required No indicators displayed in Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor monitor settings in the setup menu 8 24 Print date not available a61 Date not imprinted on e The current shooting mode does not support Print images even when Print date 65665 date is enabled e The date cannot be imprinted on movies Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when The clock battery is exhausted all settings were camera is turned on restored to their default values Camera settings reset Xapu pue sa oN Je21Uy2 L The camera may become hot when used for a
75. o others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those 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 prev
76. onic VR icon 6866 Ell Exposure compensation value 19 68616 9 Print date 10 otion detection icon 25 Skin softening 0849 m Date not set indicator Eg White balance Mode eesesscsssuseeeee 6845 cha Continuous shooting mode Travel destination ICON secs 8O61 12 i O ME Poe or enenseene 0787 08847 OVS OPUONGs vessel ated Sa ce 7 28 Blink PrOOF ICOM innsinn 67650 ovie recording time remainin y By 638 29 Self timer indicator u 19 014 15 Image mode 6843 Ed SMe tirer sneactirrtastiediascaleass 0649 Number of exposures remaining 31 Pet portrait auto release u O7 stillima gE e athe ates 10 Playback Mode 15 05 2014 12 00 16 9999 JPG 15 4 _m amp S0 8 13 RS evsey 9901 Len o S _ 3 L 0o0994 SRG a5 6 a 7 12 11 m999 999 ImOs 10 19999 9999 E 1m Os 1 Shooting date and time s sssvsv 111 111111111 8 2 Battery level indicator ssvssv v 1 1 11 11 1 10 3 Protect icon a Eye Fi communication indicator 5 Small picture icon Gi CEREO n EA Print order icon 8 image mode a b a Current image number total number of images b Movie length nternal memory indicator ovie playback guide Volume TdiCatOt isisisi D LIQHtING Cohesie Glamour retouch icon File number and type esawe y JO SHLd Bu
77. order starting with 0001 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65879 Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 B2 set of two EN MH2 batteries battery Rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 B4 set of four EN MH2 batteries Battery charaer Battery Charger MH 72 includes two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries y 9 Battery Charger MH 73 includes four EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries AC Adapter EH 65A connect as shown AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in the battery chamber groove before closing the battery chamber memory card g slot cover If part of the cord runs out of the groove the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed A USB cable USB Cable UC E16 n a E A Audiovideo Audio Video Cable EG CP14 o cable chargers to charge any other type of battery Availability may vary with country or region See our website or brochures for the latest information 65880 To charge EN MH2 batteries use only Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 Do not use these battery Technical Notes and i 2 Index Caring for the Product c ssssscssssssssssssessseesesseersecees O 2 The Camerea a Batteries Memory Cards os Cleaning and Storage ssssscsssscsscssseccsssecsessscecses amp 7 CEANN eenen A rA amp 7 SLAC AAE E E A A EEE amp 7 Troubleshooting sssssossosososessssssssoscscsesessosceceossoses amp
78. otes About Auto Off The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations e When a menu is displayed 3 minutes when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min e When the audio video cable is connected 30 minutes uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65870 Format Memory Format Card MENU button gt menu icon gt Format memory Format card gt button 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 Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting e To format the camera s internal memory remove the memory card The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu e To format a memory card insert the memory card into the camera The Format card option is displayed in the setup menu Language MENU button gt menu icon gt Language gt button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages Video Mode MENU button gt menu icon gt Video mode gt button Adjust settings for connection to a TV Select from NTSC and PAL Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting uolDdas 2U 1 4J Y 6671 Blink Warning MENU button gt menu
79. oting with Continuous set to Multi shot 16 and when recording movies avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended 26 29 65632 1 16 10 2 68813 19 20 O83 OOS C815 0621 24 68869 19 69811 24 68866 69668 24 6806 09647 19 6914 0047 O3 Problem Cause Solution Bright specks appear in The flash is reflecting off particles in the air Set the 19 amp 012 images captured with flash flash mode setting to off e The flash mode is set to off 19 8611 67812 A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected 69617 On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait 24 68650 menu A function that restricts the flash is enabled Flash does not fire Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Portrait Night portrait or Pet portrait 20 6864 is selected in scene mode When smart portrait mode is selected 20 6868 When Continuous in the shooting menu is set to Multi shot 16 Digital zoom cannot be used 4 Image mode not available 0619 2 e Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter S nosound whan chuiterds sound i in the setup menu No sound i is produced z with some shooting modes and settings even released 2 when On is selected a Do not block the speaker a Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup 2 AF assist illuminator does menu AF assi
80. outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Nikon COOLPIX L30 C CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this 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 to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately 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 Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment t
81. ove the zoom control toward W E in full frame playback mode to display a list of images called thumbnails 68824 Delete Images 1 Press the T delete button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor 2 Use the multi selector AW to select Current image and press the O button Erase selected images Multiple images that you select are deleted A 18 Allimages All images are deleted To exit without deleting press the MENU button 3 Select Yes and press the button e Deleted images cannot be recovered Current image The image currently displayed is deleted Current image Erase selected images All images Ss i a elawe gt ay Bursn Erase 1 image ar RZ SS b ejaue gt ay Husn _ 18 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector lt P to select an image to be deleted and then use A to display ff To undo the selection press W to remove ff e Move the zoom control CQ 1 toward T Q to switch to full frame playback or W EEJ to switch to thumbnail playback 2 Add to all 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 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 Using the Flash an
82. photo position e Note that for some scene modes the AF assist illuminator may not light default setting Off The AF assist illuminator does not light Sound Settings MENU button gt menu icon gt Sound settings gt button UO DIS 2U 1 J Y Option Description When On default setting is selected the camera produces one beep when operations are performed two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject and three beeps when an error occurs The start up sound is also produced e Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode Button sound When On default setting is selected the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released e The shutter sound is not produced when using continuous shooting mode when recording movies or when using Pet portrait scene mode Shutter sound O69 Auto Off MENU button gt menu icon gt Auto off gt button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode 11 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 enters standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject even before the time selected for Sleepmode Auto off has elapsed The camera enters standby mode after 30 seconds when Auto off is set to 1 min or less or after one minute when Auto off is set to 5 min or more N
83. ping the image rotate the cropped image back to tall orientation 65830 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Connect the camera to a TV using an audio video cable 68880 to play back images or movies on the TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV e Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them VIDEO AUDIO 2 Setthe TV s input to external video input e See the documentation provided with your TV for details 4 UOIID9S 39U 194 Y 3 Hold down the gt button to turn on the camera e Images are displayed on the TV e The camera monitor does not turn on m If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that Video mode 4671 in the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV 65631 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Users of PictBridge compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Turnonthe printer e Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable e Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65632
84. posures remaining The Auto Off Function e If you do not operate the camera for about 30 seconds the monitor turns off the camera enters standby mode and the power on lamp flashes The camera turns off after about three minutes in standby mode e The amount of time until the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting CL 24 68870 in the setup menu e 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 IE shooting mode button P playback button or movie record button Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting e You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the Y setup menu MA 24 e You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone Press the multi selector gt and then A to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour or W to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour The Clock Battery e The camera s clock is powered by a built in backup battery The backup battery is charged when the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and it can run the clock for several days after about ten hours of charging e If the camera s backup battery becomes exhau
85. pprox 570 shots when using EN MH2 batteries Still pictures e Approx 1h 5 min when using alkaline batteries e Approx 2 h 45 min when using lithium batteries e Approx 1 h 40 min when using EN MH2 batteries Tiaa 1 4050 1222 Approx 95 4 x 60 3 x 29 0 mm 3 8 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections Weight Approx 164 g 5 8 oz including batteries and SD memory card 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 85 or less no condensation Movies actual battery life for recording Temperature e Unless otherwise stated all figures assume fresh LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA amp 17 Xapu pue sajoN Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue sa oN Je21Uy2 L Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed The included batteries are for trial use only Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6 L91 AA size Energizer R Ultimate Lithium batteries 2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated 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 t
86. precautions in Batteries 4 in Caring for the Product 2 amp 7 X pu pue sajoN Je21Uy2 L Xapu pue Sa oN yed UYyda Troubleshooting 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 The camera is on but does not respond Camera turns off without warning Monitor is blank Cause Solution Wait for recording to end If the problem persists turn the camera off If the camera does not turn off remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or if you are using an AC adapter disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter Note that although any data currently being recorded will be lost data that have already been recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source The camera automatically turns off to save power auto off function The camera or batteries have become too cold and cannot operate properly The inside of the camera has become hot Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled and then try turning it on again The camera is off The batteries are exhausted The camera has entered standby mode to save power Press the power switch shutter release button IE button gt button or movie record button The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging Wait for the flash t
87. re indicated by and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled Move the zoom control toward T Q to switch to full frame playback or W Ea to switch to thumbnail playback Press the button when setting is complete 3 Select whether or not to print shooting date Print order and shooting information Select Date and press the button to print the shooting date on all images Select Info and press the button to print the shutter speed and aperture value on all images Lastly select Done and press the button to complete the print order v Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information e Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting information e Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer e The 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 e For images taken with the Print date 68665 option enabled only the date and time imprinted at the time of shooting are printed even if the Print order date option is enabled for the images 65852 Slide Show Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Slide show gt button Play back images one by one in an automated slide show When movie files are played back in
88. re used to capture background at night or under dim lighting The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter release button halfway e On The flash fires when you press the shutter release button all the way down Flashing The flash is charging The camera cannot shoot images e Off The flash does not fire when an image is taken If the battery level is low the monitor turns off while the flash is charging The Flash Mode Setting e The setting may not be available with some shooting modes 68817 e The setting applied in E auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Red eye Reduction If the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area is processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the following when shooting 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 some cases red eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily In these cases select another flash mode and take the image again uolpas 2U 1 4J Y 656 13 uolDas 2U 1 4 Y Using the Self timer The camera is equipped with a self timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter release button 1 Press the multi selector 4 8 2 Select ON and press the button selftimer If a setting is not applied by pressing th
89. ress the MENU button and select Format card CL 24 amp 71 in the setup menu Removing the Batteries or Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off and then open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the card m High Temperature Caution The camera batteries and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including images and movies can be saved either in the camera s internal memory or on a memory card To use the camera s internal memory first remove the memory card Bunooys 104 Bunedasd Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language Date and Time 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 Ifyou exit without setting the date and time amp will flash when the shooting screen is displayed Ei 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera 5 e The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on A 3 e To turn the camera off press the power switch again NIGER a oy a 2 Use the multi selector AW to select Language 8 the desired language and press the nei 2 button Deutsch Espa ol EMnvik E Cancel 3 Use AY to select Yes and press the TE button Choose time zone and set date and time
90. s Optional Accessories ssssssssssscccssnteeeee uononponu xvii uonnponu xviii Technical Notes and INdeX amp 1 Caring for the Product sssssssssssssssssssrssssesssse amp 2 T Batteries Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage C S Troubleshooting Specifications e Camera eaning orage pproved Memory Cards Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 Shutter release button 13 Zoom control W wide angle T telephoto Ee thumbnail playbac Q playback zoom o Self timer lamp AF assist illuminato EERIE SBE Flash Microphone Lens cover Lens Power connector cover for connection with optional AC adapter 6680 Eyelet for camera strap esawe BY JO Sed eJOWUPD 3y JO Sed 1 MOMO Ponson ein 3 8 apply selection Dutton 24 E Speake fiisnoessaionuusaiorisaniiias 9 MENU menu button we eccecessesssssseesesesneene 24 3 Flash lam eencssrcsssersstsnnseennesnnn 10 TD delete button wants 17 a movie record button m Battery chamber shooting mode button memory card slot COVE eesssssessesetnstnetnetned 6 PEES TE 20 F3 F64 6868 68610 A USB audio video output connector 26 Gi PB playback DUTCON A eesscscsneeneneeneeie 16 13 COMME CON COVE eeseescessscsssssnsssessssenseteessetennse 26
91. space to save the copy 17 Delete images from the destination Select images that support the editing function a A ime out error occurred while saving the movie on the 6639 memory card o19 Select a memory card with a faster write speed There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card e Remove the memory card from the camera to play back 7 images in the camera s internal memory e To copy the images saved in the camera s internal memory 68657 o the memory card press the MENU button to select Copy in the playback menu The file was not created or edited with this camera The file cannot be viewed on this camera View the file using a computer or the device used to create or edit this file There are no images available for a slide show 07853 The image is protected Disable protection O54 UO DIS 2U 1 J Y 65877 Display Lens error Communications error System error Printer error check printer status Printer error check paper Dp D Printer error paper jam 8 i 3 a Printer error out of n g paper A a Q gt Fs 2 Printer error check ink o Printer error out of ink Printer error file corrupt See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information 6878 Cause Solution A lens error occurred Turn the camera off and then on again If the error persists contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service repr
92. st illuminator may not light depending Q not light on the current scene mode even when Auto is selected Images appear smeared The lens is dirty Clean the lens Colors are unnatural White balance or hue is not adjusted properly Xapu pue Sa oN Je21Uy2 L Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Images are too dark underexposed Images are too bright overexposed Unexpected results when flash set to 3 auto with red eye reduction Skin tones are not softened Saving images takes time O12 Cause Solution The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by using the flash The flash mode is set to off The flash window is blocked The subject is beyond the range of the flash Adjust exposure compensation The subject is backlit Select Backlighting scene mode or set the flash mode setting to fill flash just exposure compensation When taking images with auto with red eye reduction or when taking images using fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction in Night portrait either in easy auto mode or in scene mode In Camera Red Eye Fix 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 an image again
93. sted the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Set the date and time again See step 3 QA 8 of Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language Date and Time for more information Bunooys 104 Bunedasd Using the Camera Shooting with Easy Auto Mode 1 Hold the camera steady e Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator microphone and speaker e When taking pictures in the tall portrait orientation make sure the flash is above the lens ejaue gt ay Husn _ 2 Frame the picture e Move the zoom control to change the zoom position M14 e When the camera automatically determines the scene mode the shooting mode icon changes 12 3 Press the shutter release button halfway 14 When t the subj he subject is in focus the focus area glows green Multiple focus areas can glow green When yi ou are using digital zoom the camera focuses on ject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed When the camera has focused the focus indicator A 3 glows green unable the shu If the focus area or focus indicator flashes the camera is o focus Modify the composition and try pressing ter release button halfway again 4 Without lifting your finger press the shutter release 14 button the rest of the way down Focus area esauen y Husn ejaue gt ay Husn _
94. t cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges If this fails clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Lens Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains clean the Monitan monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Use a blower to remove dust dirt or sand then wipe gently 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 Turn the camera off when not in use Be sure that the power on lamp is off before putting the camera away Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period 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 electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e 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 To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again For storing the batteries follow the
95. tate images captured with fi Cannot rotate image ae w another make or model of digital camera 2 o Video mode is not correctly set in the setup menu 5 Images are not displayed on The memory card contains no images Replace the 2 TV memory card Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory The camera is off The batteries are exhausted The USB cable is not correctly connected The camera is not recognized by the computer The 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 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer Xapu pue Sa ON Je21Uy2 L Problem Images to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera amp 14 Cause Solution e The memory card contains no images Replace the memory card e Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations even when printing from a PictBridge compatible printer Use the printer to select the paper size e The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera e The printer automatically selects the paper size Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L30 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f number Construction Digit
96. the Size of an Image Crop Creating a Cropped Copy Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images ON a TV sssseesssccceeseeees 631 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print casi nainen 6632 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 68632 Printing Individual IMageS 633 Printing Multiple Images Recording Movies Playing Back MOViCS cssssssssessssecceesseees Options Available in the Shooting The Shooting Menu for Auto MOde cecsccscsssssssssssssesseee 6643 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality White Balance Adjusting Hue Continuous Shooting Color Options The Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Smile Timer Blink Proof n The Playback Menu sss ssssssssssssssssssssrsssrsese 6651 Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Slide Show Protect Rotate Image e Copy Copy Between Internal Memo and Memory Card ecsscscesestseeeeneeeeee 0657 The Movie Menu ovie Options r Autofocus ModEs eseina 0859 The Setup MenU cssssssesscccccsssnneteeeseseeeeee Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Monitor Settings essssecsscssesneieeetneeneie 663 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time Electronic VR Motion Detection AF Assist Sound Setting Auto Off Format Memory Format Card Language Video Mode Blink Warning Eye Fi Upload Reset All Battery Type Firmware Versio Error Messages File Name
97. the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative m Notes About Smear 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 Xapu pue Sa ON Je21Uy2 L qe X pUul pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings in For Your Safety CO viii xi 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 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
98. the slide show only the first frame of each movie is displayed 1 Use the multi selector AV to select Start and press the button The slide show begins To repeat the slide show automatically select Loop and press the button before selecting Start The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled 2 Select End or Restart e The screen shown on the right is displayed after the slide show ends or is paused To exit the show select Ef and then press the button To resume the slide show select E and then press the button uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Operations During Playback e Use lt P to display the previous next image Press and hold to rewind fast forward e Press the button to pause or end the slide show 65653 Protect Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Protect gt button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen 48855 Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files 69871 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 69654 The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera follow the procedures described below to select the images 1 Use the multi selector lt
99. ting screen Allows you to change movie recording settings Setup menu 4860 Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time display language etc 1 Press the MENU menu button 2 Press the multi selector lt e The menu is displayed e The current menu icon is displayed in yellow Shooting menu gay Image mode White balance snuayw y uisn _ Continuous Color options Menu icons 24 Use A Y to select the desired 4 Press the button menu icon e The menu options become selectable e The menu is changed Welcome screen Welcome screen Time zone and date Time zone and date Monitor settings Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Print date Electronic VR Motion detection Motion detection Use AY to select a menu 6 Use AY to select the setting option and then press the and then press the button D button e The setting you selected is applied e The settings for the option you selected e When you are finished using the menu are displayed press the MENU button Print date DATED a Date and time ate and time E Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera When a menu is displayed you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter release button Ci shooting mode button or CM movie record button snuaw ay Hursn 25 Ja ULd 10 aNdwod AL L 0 ewe ay
100. tings Image Size and Quality Enter shooting mode gt MENU button gt Shooting menu gt Image mode gt button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images The higher the image mode setting the larger the size at which images can be printed and the lower the compression ratio the higher the quality of the images but the number of images that can be saved is reduced Opts as shan MR 5152x3864 43 5152x3864 default setting 43 3648x2736 43 GM 2272x1704 43 p 1 8 p 1 8 1 8 uolDdas 2U 1 4J Y The total number of pixels captured and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically Example M 5152x3864 approx 20 megapixels 5152 x 3864 pixels 6843 Notes About Image Mode The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than IE auto mode The anged setting is also applied to other shooting modes Q e The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions Number of Images That Can Be Saved e The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when ooting A 10 e Note that due to JPEG compression the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly lepending on the image content even when using memory cards with the same capacity and e same image mode setting In addition the number of images that can be saved may vary lepending on the make of the memor
101. y card e If the number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining isplay shows 9999 wo Q Q Q UOND 2U 1 4J Y amp 44 White Balance Adjusting Hue Select IE auto mode gt MENU button gt White balance gt button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes e Use Auto under most conditions Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the image you are taking Option Description AUTO Auto default setting White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto PRE Preset manual Incandescent etc 69846 Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight amp Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting Ps gt Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting D amp Cloudy Use when taking images under overcast skies 3 o Flash Use with the flash g fa a m Notes About White Balance e Set the flash to off when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash 69611 e The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions O45 Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting t
102. y subject in a place where flash photography is prohibited and camera shake is likely to occur Each time the shutter release button is pressed al the way down the camera captures a series of 16 images and saves it as a single image e The frame rate for continuous shooting is about uolpas adualajay By Multi shot 16 30 fps Image mode is fixed at EM image size 2560 x 1920 pixels e Digital zoom cannot be used vV Notes About Continuous Shooting e When a setting other than Single is selected the 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 for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition e The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions 65847 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y m Notes About Multi shot 16 Smear amp 3 visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled is 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 I auto mode gt MENU button gt Color options gt button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Option Description amp Standard color default setting Use for images exhibiting natural color I
103. ysdeacpadbeosbebeCoosnactainasgieess 65538 Playing Back Movies ssssssssssccssssessccecsssesecsecesnseseccessnssseceecennsesseseensneeeeesee 65840 Menu Options Available in the Shooting Menus The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode The Smart Portrait Menu The Playback Menu The Movie Menu The Setup Menu Additional Information Error Messages File Names 0 Optional Accessories Easy Auto Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene Enter shooting mode gt O shooting mode button gt 6 easy auto mode gt button When the camera selects a scene mode the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled lt Portrait Landscape Night portrait Night landscape Close up Backlighting aaeeea a Other scenes Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode e Flash mode 49611 e Self timer 48814 e Exposure compensation 68816 e Easy auto mode menu 68842 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes When a scene is selected camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene Enter shooting mode gt ao shooting mode button gt second icon from the top gt P gt AV lt P gt select a scene gt button The

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