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Nikon COOLPIX L6 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the...
  • Page 2 Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix . All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon prod- uct are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode More on Playback Recording and Viewing Movies Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod- uct will read them.
  • Page 5 (c 10). Do not combine old and new batter- ies or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.
  • Page 6 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 compli- ance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro- vided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 harmful of the FCC rules.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for Customers in Can- CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries This symbol indicates that...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...ii For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices... v About This Manual...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Monitor...6 Shooting ...6 Playback...7 Basic Operations/Displaying the Help ...8 Mode Selector...8 Multi Selector...8 MENU Button...9 Help Displays...9 Preparation for Shooting ...10 Inserting Batteries ...10 Insert the Batteries ...10...
  • Page 10 Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode...28 Scene Mode ...28 Scene Assist Modes...29 Scene Modes ...35 More on Playback ...42 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...42 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...43 Editing Pictures...44 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...44 Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting...45 H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...46 Restrictions on Picture Editing...47 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ...48...
  • Page 11 Connecting to a Printer...66 Connecting the Camera and Printer ...67 Printing Pictures One at a Time...68 Printing Multiple Pictures...69 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...72 Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus...74 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ...74 Z Image Mode ...75 d White Balance...77 I Exp.
  • Page 12 Technical Notes ...106 Optional Accessories ...106 Image/Sound File and Folder Names...107 Caring for the Camera ...108 Cleaning ...109 Storage ...110 Error Messages...111 Troubleshooting ...115 Specifications ...119 Index...122...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L6 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam- era 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.
  • Page 15 Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local gov- ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power switch (c 10) Shutter-release button (c 20) Built-in microphone (c 48, 49, 54) Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) (c 106) Eyelet for camera strap Attaching the Camera Strap Power-on lamp (c 10) Speaker (c 48, 53, 56) Self-timer lamp (c 26)
  • Page 17 Multi selector (c 8) H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) L: Display macro close- up mode menu (c 27) Flash lamp (c 24) Monitor (c 6) Tripod socket T (delete) button (c 22, 43, 48, 53) i (playback) button (c 22, 42) Battery-chamber cover (c 10) Battery...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting Shooting mode* ... 16, 28, 49 Exposure lock ... 40 Macro close-up mode... 27 Zoom indicator... 18, 27 Focus indicator ...

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback 10.10.2006 10.10.2006 12:00 12:00 Current folder ... 107 File number and type... 107 Internal memory/ memory card indicator ... 14 Battery level indicator ... 16 D-Lighting guide ... 45 Volume indicator... 48, 53 Voice memo recording guide... 48 Voice memo playback guide... 48 Current frame number/ total number of frames/ ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations/Displaying The Help

    Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode. b: Scene mode (c 28) Select one of fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects of shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes, and let the camera do the rest. You can also record sounds or play back recorded sounds using Voice recording.

  • Page 21: Menu Button

    MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. : Auto mode b : Scene mode : Movie mode : Playback mode To display the setup menu (c 90), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus. Displayed when there are one or more previ- ous menu items.

  • Page 22: Preparation For Shooting

    This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries (batteries supplied) • Two LR6 alkaline batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch.

  • Page 23: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before removing or inserting batteries. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 109 of this manual. •...

  • Page 24: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to choose the desired language and press d.
  • Page 25 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Press G or H to edit the month ([M]) and press J. Press G or H to edit year ([Y]), hour, and minutes.

  • Page 26: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera’s internal memory (23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available sepa- rately) (c 106). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.

  • Page 27: Removing Memory Cards

    Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete. The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L6, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 101).

  • Page 28: Basic Photography And Playback: L (Auto) Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam- eras. Slide the mode selector to L.
  • Page 29 Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On Indicators in L (auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode Image mode Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is c Normal (2,816 × 2,112). Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode In L mode, macro close-up mode (c 27) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c 24) and self-timer (c 26).

  • Page 30: Step2 Frame A Picture

    Step2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. • When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera counterclockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

  • Page 31: Digital Zoom

    Step2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy image might be produced due to digital process.

  • Page 32: Step3 Focus And Shoot

    Step3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red.

  • Page 33: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the y icon will be displayed, or the M or O icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 34: Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures

    Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback Press i. • Press the multi selector I (or G) to view pictures in reverse order, J (or H) to view pictures in the order recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures.

  • Page 35: Viewing Pictures

    Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Option Enlarge picture View thumbnails Record/play voice memo D-lighting View playback menu Switch shooting mode Viewing Pictures • When the camera is off, pressing i for about one second will turn the camera on in the full-frame playback mode.

  • Page 36: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash menu will help you to set the flash mode best suited the shooting conditions. The flash has a range of 0.3–5.0 m (11.8 in.–16 ft. 4.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–3.0 m (11.8 in.–9 ft.
  • Page 37 : Flash will not fire when picture is taken. Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L6 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If the camera detects “red-eye”...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, and stable surface. Press H (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Press the multi selector G or H choose [On] and press d.

  • Page 39: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back and check the results.

  • Page 40: Selecting Scene Mode: B Scene Mode

    Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of “assist” and “scene” modes. In these mode, camera settings are auto- matically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Assist Modes (four types) Scene assist modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots.

  • Page 41: Scene Assist Modes

    Scene Assist Modes These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Taking Pictures in Scene Assist Modes Select b mode. Press m to display the scene menu. Press the multi selector G or H to choose a scene assist mode and press d.

  • Page 42: B Portrait Assist

    Scene Assist Modes B Portrait Assist Use this mode for portraits in which the main sub- ject stands out clearly while background details are softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural- looking skin tones. Face-priority AF Camera automatically recognizes human faces and focuses on face of portrait subject (c 31).
  • Page 43 Taking Pictures in the Face-priority AF Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Face-priority AF] in the portrait assist menu and press d. • The K guide is displayed. Frame a picture using the K guide. • When the camera detects a face, the guide is dis- played with a double yellow border.

  • Page 44: E Landscape Assist

    Scene Assist Modes E Landscape Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. Landscape Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed.* Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity.* Align top of skyline with the wavy framing guide displayed to determine the composition.

  • Page 45: P Sports Assist

    P Sports Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. Sports While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.7 frames per second (fps).

  • Page 46: D Night Portrait Assist

    Scene Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in por- traits shot taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 30), but [Face-Priority AF] is not available.

  • Page 47: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Select b mode. Press m to display the scene menu. Press the multi selector G or H choose the scene mode and press d. • Three pages of scene modes are available, begin- ning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Voice recording].
  • Page 48 Scene Modes The following scene modes are available: C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back- ground lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake. J Flash: Changeable (Default: A (Auto with red-eye reduction)) H Self-timer:...

  • Page 49: Noise Reduction

    J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sun- rise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not always be in focus.
  • Page 50 Scene Modes N Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for exam- ple, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. •...
  • Page 51 L Back light Use when light is coming from behind your portrait subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires auto- matically to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. J Flash: J (Fill flash) H Self-timer: Available...
  • Page 52 Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 39) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Press the multi selector G or H choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d.
  • Page 53 Press d to finalize the series. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), and macro close-up (c 27) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image- mode setting (c 75) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

  • Page 54: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 22) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Press Choose pictures Change number of pictures dis- played...

  • Page 55: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press k (v) to zoom in on still images displayed in full-frame playback (c 22). Playback zoom is not available when the current picture is a movie or a copy created using the small picture option. The playback zoom ratio is displayed in the monitor while the picture is zoomed in, and the following operations can be performed:...

  • Page 56: Editing Pictures

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop If the N:u icon is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom enabled (c 43), the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be saved as a separate file. Press k (v) to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback (c 22).

  • Page 57: Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting

    Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con- trast, of pictures affected by backlighting or insufficient flash lighting. Press u (d) in full-frame playback (c 22). • A: z (D-Lighting guide) is displayed for pictures that can be adjusted automatically.

  • Page 58: H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: I 640×480 J 320×240 K 160×120 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (c 22) and press m.

  • Page 59: Restrictions On Picture Editing

    • The COOLPIX L6 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX L6 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L6 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 60: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The camera’s built-in microphone can be used to record voice memos for pic- tures indicated by the N:O (voice memo recording guide) icon in full-frame playback (c 22). Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the shutter-release button to record a voice memo.

  • Page 61: Recording And Viewing Movies

    Recording and Viewing Movies Movie Mode Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Select T mode. • The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor. Press the shutter-release button to start recording.

  • Page 62: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. This option allows TV movie 640A smoother motion than movies recorded with [TV movie 640].

  • Page 63: Auto-Focus Mode

    Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Z Single AF Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed (default setting) halfway and locks at this position during recording. Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter- a Full-time AF release button is not pressed.
  • Page 64 The Movie Menu Press G or H to choose the desired set- ting and press d. • The setting is enabled and the movie menu is dis- played. • Press m to return to the main movie menu with- out applying the setting. Movie options TV movie 640 TV movie 640...

  • Page 65: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recog- nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. Use t (j)/v (k) to adjust playback volume. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor.

  • Page 66: Voice Recording

    Voice Recording Making a Voice Recording Voice recordings of about 50 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on the memory card (256 MB or more) are available. Select b mode. Press m to display the scene menu. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [O Voice recording] and press d.
  • Page 67 Notes on Voice recording • Do not touch the microphone during voice recording. • Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/memory card has less than ten sec- onds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient. •...

  • Page 68: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Press the multi selector G or H to choose [O Voice recording] in the scene menu and press d. • The voice recording screen is displayed. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Press i.
  • Page 69 Volume can be adjusted with t (j)/v (k) during playback. Playback con- trols are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I or J to choose a con- trol, then press d to perform the selected operation. Press Pause playback Resume play- back Rewind...

  • Page 70: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying Voice Recordings This option is used to transfer voice recordings from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa. This option is available only when the memory card is inserted. When copying voice recordings, first perform steps 1 and 2 of “Playing Voice Recordings”...
  • Page 71 Press G or H to choose a voice record- ing and press J. • Selected data will be marked with y. • Repeat this step until all desired recordings are selected. • To cancel the selection, choose the voice recording again and press Jand y turns off.

  • Page 72: Connecting To Televisions, Computers, And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV (c 61) Connecting to a Computer (c 62) Connecting to a Printer (c 66) Before Connecting the Camera Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while connected.

  • Page 73: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn the camera off. Connect the A/V cable. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

  • Page 74: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 75: Setting The Usb Option

    Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 102) in the setup menu on the camera before con- necting the camera to the computer or printer. Press m. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Set up] and press d. •...

  • Page 76: Transferring Pictures To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn the camera on. • At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of camera connection.
  • Page 77 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. • If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 78: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 121) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Connecting the camera and printer (c 67) Print pictures one at a time (c 68) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Take pictures Select pictures for print-...

  • Page 79: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Set the USB option (c 63) to [PTP]. Turn the camera off. Turn the printer on. • Check printer settings. Connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn the camera on. • The PictBridge start-up screen ( in the camera monitor.

  • Page 80: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 67), print pictures by following the procedure below. Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to choose a picture and press d. •...

  • Page 81: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d.
  • Page 82 Connecting to a Printer Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Paper size] and press d. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. •...
  • Page 83 Choose the pictures and number of cop- ies (up to 9) of each and press d. • The current picture is shown at the center of the monitor display. • Press I or J to choose the previous or next pic- ture.

  • Page 84: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 121) or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF. In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed and aperture) can also be printed.
  • Page 85 Set the date and info options. Press G or H to choose an option, and press d to turn y on and enable that option. To turn y off, press d again. • [Date]: Print the date of recording on all pictures in print order.

  • Page 86: Shooting, Playback, And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options are available in the shooting menu. Set up Display the setup menu. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance* Match white balance to the light source. Exp.

  • Page 87: Z Image Mode

    Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and the number of images that can be recorded with it, depend on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

  • Page 88: Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, and the size of still pictures with it. Image mode High(2816A) Normal(2816)

  • Page 89: White Balance

    d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. [Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

  • Page 90: Preset White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 91: I Exp

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Exp. +/- Exp. +/- The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is +0.3 used to adjust the exposure for very dark or very bright subjects. Exposure can be adjusted in the range -2.0 to +2.0 EV. When the exposure com- -0.3 MENU Exit...

  • Page 92: Continuous

    One shot is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 1.7 frames per second. COOLPIX L6 can take up to 10 pictures at a time at image- mode setting of [c Normal (2816)]. Multi-shot 16...

  • Page 93: A Bss

    A BSS The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down.

  • Page 94: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regard- less of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].

  • Page 95: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Set up Display the setup menu. Print set Select pictures for printing. Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. Delete Delete all or selected pictures. D Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

  • Page 96: Navigating The Menus

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Navigating the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate camera menus. To select multiple pictures for a print set (c 72), deletion (c 87), protection from deletion (c 87), transfer (c 88), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 89), or for the welcome screen (c 92): Press the multi selector I or J to...

  • Page 97: Slide Show

    z Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures. When the [Show date] option is selected, pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card are sorted and played back by the recording date. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Start] and press d.
  • Page 98 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Slide show begins. • When the recording date is selected, the slide show begins from pictures recorded on the specified date and pictures are played back in the order of the recording. • While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed: - Press J to skip to the next picture, or I to return to the previous picture.

  • Page 99: A Delete

    A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic- tures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem- ory card will be deleted. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures.

  • Page 100: E Transfer Marking

    PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Man- ual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make of camera. Use the COOLPIX L6 to select the pictures to transfer again. Transfer marking All on...

  • Page 101: L Copy

    L Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. The options of this menu allows you to copy the specified pictures or all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card. See “Navigating the Menus” (c 84) for more information on using the [Selected images] option.

  • Page 102: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The following options are available in the setup menu. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

  • Page 103: R Menus

    Displaying The Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 74), scene menu (c 28), movie menu (c 50), or playback menu (c 83) and press d to display the setup menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp.

  • Page 104: Welcome Screen

    Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 105: W Date

    W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 95) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are dis- played.
  • Page 106 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press I or J to choose the travel desti- nation time zone and press d. • The setting is enabled. Press m. • The camera returns to shooting mode or playback mode. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, a Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 107 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time.

  • Page 108: Z Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings The following options are available: Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: Show info (default setting) Hide info Photo Info...

  • Page 109: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 121). a Off (default setting) Time and date are not imprinted on pictures. b Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 110 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

  • Page 111: Sound Settings

    h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Button sound When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected. Shutter sound Choose volume of shutter sound from [Loud], [Normal] (default setting), and [Off].

  • Page 112: Auto Off

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Auto Off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the cam- era enters standby mode to save power. The cam- era will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for three minutes after entering standby mode.

  • Page 113: M Format Memory/O Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L6, for- mat them with [Format].

  • Page 114: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German English (default setting) Spanish French Indonesian Italian Dutch Norwegian k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.

  • Page 115: Reset All

    n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Basic Photography Flash mode (c 24) Self-timer (c 26) Macro close-up (c 27) Scene mode Scene mode (c 28) Portrait assist (c 30) Landscape assist (c 32) Sports assist (c 33) Night portrait assist (c 34) Movie menu...
  • Page 116 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Menus (c 91) Welcome screen (c 92) Photo info (c 96) Brightness (c 96) Date imprint (c 97) Button sound (c 99) Shutter sound (c 99) Start-up sound (c 99) Blur warning (c 99) Auto off (c 100) Sleep Mode (c 100) Auto transfer (c 102)

  • Page 117: Battery Type

    COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium (default setting) B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu LR6 alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) ZR6 oxyride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries (supplied) Battery Type Alkaline...

  • Page 118: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX L6. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 battery charger...

  • Page 119: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    (e.g., “101P_001”; c 40), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”: c 54) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number.

  • Page 120: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. 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.

  • Page 121: Cleaning

    Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 16). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather.

  • Page 122: Storage

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative.

  • Page 123: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display S (blinks) Clock not set. Batteries running low. Warning!! Batteries exhausted. Battery exhausted p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus.
  • Page 124 Error Messages Display Out of memory M or O Image cannot be saved M or O No sound file. Image has already been modified. D- Lighting cannot be used. Cannot record movie Time out error while Memory contains no images Problem Memory card is full.
  • Page 125 Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. If PictureProject displays error in the monitor of the computer, click [OK] to exit. Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable.
  • Page 126 Error has occurred in Turn camera off, remove camera’s internal cir- and reinsert batteries, cuitry. and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon repre- sentative. Running out of ink or Check printer. Replace printer error. ink cartridge with new one.

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera turns off without warn-...
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus using auto- focus Pictures are blurred Blur warning is not displayed Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Cause/Solution •...
  • Page 129 Problem Flash does not fire Portions of pictures not related to the “red eye” phenomenon are affected Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash No sound when shutter is released Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used [Image mode] not available [Date imprint] not available Date not appearing on pictures...
  • Page 130 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L6 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.0 million 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.18 million Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816★)/Normal(2816)] • 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)] • 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)] • 640 × 480 [TV screen(640)] Lens 3×...
  • Page 132 Specifications Aperture Range ISO sensitivity Self-timer Built-in flash Range Flash control I/O terminals Interface Video output Supported languages Power sources Battery life Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environ- ment Temperature Humidity * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.

  • Page 133: Supported Standards

    Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications...

  • Page 134: Index

    Index Symbols t (j) button 18, 27 j (t) button 42, 43, 44 v (k) button 18, 27 k (v) button 42, 43, 44 v (l) button 9 m button 5, 9, 91 d button 5, 8 J (flash) button 5, 24 H (self-timer) button 5, 26 L (macro close-up) button 5, 27 i (playback) button 5, 22, 61...
  • Page 135 enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 46 EH-65A 60, 106 Exif version 2.2 121 Exp. +/- 79 Exposure compensation, see Exp. +/- Face-priority AF 31 File names 107 Fireworks show 38 Firmware version 105 Flash 4, 24 lamp 25 mode 24 Flash lamp 5 Focus 20, 21 Focus area 20...
  • Page 136 Index PictBridge 66, 121 Playback full-frame playback 22 thumbnail payback 42 viewing pictures 23 Playback menu 83 Power saving 11 Power switch 4, 10 Power-on lamp 4, 10 Print set 72 printing date 73 shooting information 73 Printing pictures 66, 68, 69 direct printing 66 Protect 87 Red-eye reduction 25...
  • Page 140 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Belgium YP6G01(11) 6MA20811--...

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