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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 One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Recording and Viewing Movies 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 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service rep- resentative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
  • 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 Charge the Batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only) ...10...
  • Page 10 Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode...31 Scene Mode ...31 Scene Assist Modes...32 Scene Modes ...37 One-Touch Portrait Mode...44 Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode...44 The One-Touch Portrait Menu...46 Applying Portrait Effect ...46 More on Playback ...47 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...47 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...48 Editing Pictures...49 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...49...
  • Page 11 Connecting to a Printer...64 Connecting the Camera and Printer ...65 Printing Pictures One at a Time...66 Printing Multiple Pictures...67 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...70 Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus...72 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ...72 Z Image Mode ...73 d White Balance...75 m Metering...77 q Continuous...78...
  • Page 12 Technical Notes ...103 Optional Accessories ...103 Image File and Folder Names ...104 Caring for the Camera ...105 Cleaning ...106 Storage ...107 Error Messages...108 Troubleshooting ...111 Specifications ...115 Index...118...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L5 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 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction 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 Speaker (c 53, 57) Power-on lamp (c 12) Power switch (c 12) Shutter-release button (c 22) Self-timer lamp (c 28) Optional AC adapter power cable con- nector (under cover) (c 103) Eyelet for camera strap Attaching the Camera Strap m (one-touch portrait) button (c 44) u D-Lighting button (c 50) K (vibration reduction)
  • Page 17 Mode selector (c 8, 18, 31, 54) Flash lamp (c 27) Monitor (c 6) Tripod socket Connector cover (c 59, 60, 65) Opening the connector cover Cable connector Multi selector (c 8) H: Display self-timer menu (c 28) L: Display macro close- up mode menu (c 29) Parts of the Camera Zoom buttons (c 20)

  • 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* ... 18, 31, 44, 54 Exposure lock ... 43 Macro close-up mode... 29 Zoom indicator... 20, 29 Focus indicator ...

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback 10.10.2006 10.10.2006 12:00 12:00 Current folder ... 104 File number and type... 104 Internal memory/ memory card indicator ... 19 Battery level indicator ... 18 Volume indicator... 53, 57 Voice memo recording guide... 53 Voice memo playback guide... 53 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. L: Auto mode (c 18) A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are con- trolled by the camera. Multi Selector In addition to activating the flash, macro close-up, self-timer, and exposure compensation modes and functions, the multi selector is also used to per- form the following operations.

  • 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 : One-touch portrait mode → : Playback mode To display the setup menu (c 88), 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

    Blinks Inserted Glows Inserted Flickers Inserted * Take the charger and batteries to your retailer or local Nikon representative. Description insert the batteries. Batteries recharging Charging is complete (batteries are fully charged): remove batteries from the charger. Temperature is outside designated range: use charger inside designated temperature range.
  • Page 23 “Memory” effects that result in reduced battery capacity can be avoided by periodically refreshing the batteries. Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Two EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries and an MH-71 battery charger are provided with the camera in some regions and are also available separately (c 103). NiMH batteries may suffer a temporary drop in capacity if charged after long periods of disuse or before being fully discharged.

  • Page 24: Insert The Batteries

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

  • Page 25: Battery Type

    Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 106 of this manual. • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in...

  • Page 26: 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 and the moni- tor will turn on. Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to choose the desired language and press d.
  • Page 27 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of the 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 the year ([Y]), hour, and minutes.

  • Page 28: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (8 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 103). 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 29: 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 L5, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 98).

  • Page 30: 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 31 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 six options depend- ing on how you plan to use the pic- ture. The default setting is E Normal (3,072 ×...

  • Page 32: 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 clockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

  • Page 33: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy image might be produced due to digital process. Vibration reduction (K) Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 34: Step3 Focus And Shoot

    Step3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject positioned within the active focus area. By default, the camera automatically chooses the focus area (one of five) containing the subject closest to the camera. •...

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Viewing Pictures

    Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Option Quick playback zoom Enlarge picture View thumbnails Record/play voice memo D-lighting View playback menu Switch shooting mode Quick Playback Zoom Press d to enlarge the view of the picture currently displayed ×...

  • Page 38: 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 0.5–5.5 m (1 ft. 7.7 in.–18 ft. 0.5 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6–4 m (1 ft.
  • Page 39 : Flash will not fire when picture is taken. Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L5 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 40: 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 to choose [On] and press d.

  • Page 41: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back and check the results.

  • Page 42: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press I (exposure). Press the multi selector G or H to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+”...

  • Page 43: 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 automatically 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 44: 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 45: B Portrait Assist

    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. Portrait Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are dis- played.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 0.7 frames per second (fps).

  • Page 48: 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 33). Pic- tures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise;...

  • Page 49: 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 to choose the scene mode and press d. • Three pages of scene modes are available, begin- ning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Pan- orama assist].
  • Page 50 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. • Turn vibration reduction (c 21) on and hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 51 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 22) 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 52 Scene Modes M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range (c 29). • Camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. • Turn vibration reduction (c 21) on and hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 53 O Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro close-up mode (c 29) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. J Flash: H Self-timer: L Macro close-up:...
  • Page 54 Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 41) 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 to choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d.
  • Page 55 Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 26), self-timer (c 28), macro close-up (c 29) and exposure compensation (c 30) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (c 73) be adjusted until the series is finalized. The G icon (white) is displayed to show that white balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot.

  • Page 56: One-Touch Portrait Mode

    One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press m when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode and movie mode. The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: Portrait subjects stand out clearly while background details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.
  • Page 57 Face-Priority AF • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. • The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. • If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera was unable to focus.

  • Page 58: The One-Touch Portrait Menu

    The One-Touch Portrait Menu The one-touch portrait menu contains the image mode option, and the por- trait option that allows you to apply tone effect to images. Set up Display the setup menu (c 88). Image mode Choose an image mode (c 73). Portrait effect Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (brightens skin tones), and [Softer] (softens the overall image).

  • Page 59: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 24) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or sixteen thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Press Choose pictures Change number of pictures dis-...

  • Page 60: 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 24). Playback zoom is not available when the current picture is a movie or a copy created using the small picture option. Press d to enlarge the view of the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback (c 24) 3×.

  • Page 61: Editing Pictures

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop If the N:u icon is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom enabled (c 48), 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.

  • Page 62: Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures 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. Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (c 24) and press i (m). •...

  • Page 63: H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    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 Suited to television playback. J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.

  • Page 64: Restrictions On Picture Editing

    • The COOLPIX L5 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX L5 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L5 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 65: 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 24). Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the shutter-release button to record a voice memo.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 TV movie 640 is 640 × 480 pixels in size. Movies are recorded at 30 Small size 320 frames per second.

  • Page 68: Applying Movie Setting

    The Movie Menu Applying Movie Setting Select T mode. Press m. • The movie menu is displayed. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Movie options] or [Auto focus mode] and press d. • The options available for the selected item are dis- played.

  • Page 69: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 24), 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 70: 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 59) Connecting to a Computer (c 60) Connecting to a Printer (c 64) 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: Setting The Usb Option

    Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 99) in the setup menu on the camera before connect- ing the camera to the computer or printer. Press m. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Set up] and press d. •...

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 117) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (c 66) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Take pictures Select pictures for print- ing using [Print set] option...

  • Page 77: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Set the USB option (c 61) 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 78: 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 65), print pictures by following the procedure below. Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to choose a picture and press d. •...

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81 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 82: 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 117) 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 83 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 84: 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. Metering Choose the method used to control exposure.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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(3072A) Normal(3072)

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89: Metering

    m Metering The camera’s built-in metering system calculates the brightness of the subject to determine optional exposure. Matrix (default setting) Analyzes the distribution of brightness over a wide area of the frame, produc- ing optimal results for most situations. Center-weighted Meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the center area.

  • Page 90: Continuous

    One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures continu- ously. COOLPIX L5 can take up to 0.7 frames per second at image-mode set- ting of [E Normal (3,072)]. Multi-shot 16...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Af Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. Auto (default setting) Camera automatically selects the focus area (1 of 5; c 6) containing the subject closest to the camera. The selected focus area is displayed when the shut- ter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 93: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    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 94: 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. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

  • Page 95: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate camera menus. To select multiple pictures for a print set (c 70), deletion (c 85), protection from deletion (c 85), transfer (c 86), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 87), or for the welcome screen (c 90): Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture.

  • Page 96: Slide Show

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Start] and press d. • To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] and press d before choosing [Start].

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 L5 to select the pictures to transfer again. Transfer marking All on...

  • Page 99: 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 83) for more information on using the [Selected images] option.

  • Page 100: 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 101: R Menus

    Displaying the Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 72), scene menu (c 31), movie menu (c 55), one-touch portrait menu (c 46) or playback menu (c 82) and press d to display the setup menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance...

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 14-15). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 93) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are dis- played.
  • Page 104 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 105 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 106: 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) The same information displayed when [Show info] is selected is Auto info...

  • Page 107: 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 117). 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 108 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 109: 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 110: 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 L5, for- mat them with [Format].

  • Page 111: Language

    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. Select [Mass storage] or [PTP] for connection to computer (c 60) or printer (c 65).

  • Page 112: Reset All

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Basic Photography Vibration reduction (c 21) Flash mode (c 26) Self-timer (c 28) Macro close-up (c 29) Exposure compensation (c 30) Scene mode Scene mode (c 31) Portrait assist (c 33)
  • Page 113 Setup menu Menus (c 89) Welcome screen (c 90) Photo info (c 94) Brightness (c 94) Date imprint (c 95) Button sound (c 97) Shutter sound (c 97) Start-up sound (c 97) Auto off (c 97) Sleep mode (c 97) Auto transfer (c 99) Others Paper size (c 66, c 68)

  • Page 114: Battery Type

    (c 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. LR6 alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries Battery Type Alkaline COOLPIX(NiMH) Lithium...

  • Page 115: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown) EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used. Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the...

  • Page 116: Image File And Folder Names

    “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., “101P_001”; c 42) 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 pic- tures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder num- ber.

  • Page 117: 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 118: Cleaning

    Caring for the Camera Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 18). 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 119: 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. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 120: 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) Warning!! Battery exhausted p (● blinks red) Warning!! please wait for the camera to finish recording Memory card is write...
  • Page 121 View file on computer or other device. Remove protection. No need to change time zones if destination is in same time zone as home. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Error Messages — — —...
  • Page 122 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 123: 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 124 Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus using auto- focus Pictures are blurred Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Flash does not fire Cause/Solution • Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geometric patterns, cov- ers too small an area of the frame, or contains many fine details, objects of...
  • Page 125 Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. marked for transfer. Use PictureProject [Transfer] button to transfer pictures. Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L5. Troubleshooting 31, 78 35, 78 14, 91 42, 54 —...
  • Page 126 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 127: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L5 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.2 million 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 7.41 million Image size (pixels) • 3,072 × 2,304 [High(3072★)/Normal(3072)] • 2,592 × 1,944 [Normal(2592)] • 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)] • 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)] •...
  • Page 128 Specifications Shutter Speed Aperture Range ISO sensitivity Self-timer Built-in flash Range Flash control Interface Video output I/O terminals 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 129: 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. EN-MH1 NiMH Batteries The capacity of NiMH batteries will drop if they are charged repeatedly without first being fully discharged.

  • Page 130: Index

    Index Symbols t (j) button 20, 29 j (t) button 47, 48, 49 v (k) button 20, 29 k (v) button 47, 48, 49 v (l) button 9 m button 5, 9, 89 d button 5, 8 J (flash) button 5, 26 H (self-timer) button 5, 28 L (macro close-up) button 5, 29 I (exposure compensation) button 5,...
  • Page 131 Editing pictures 49 creating a cropped copy 49 enhancing contrast 50 resizing pictures 51 EH-65A 58, 103 Exif version 2.2 117 Exposure compensation 30 Face-priority AF 45 File names 104 Fireworks show 40 Firmware version 102 Flash 4, 26 lamp 27 mode 26 Flash lamp 5 Focus 22, 23...
  • Page 132 Index PAL 99 Panorama assist 41, 42 G 43 Paper size 66, 68 Party/indoor 38 PictBridge 64, 117 Playback full-frame playback 24, 25 thumbnail payback 47 viewing pictures 25 Playback menu 82 Power saving 13 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 70 printing date 71 shooting information 71...
  • Page 136 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) 6MA20311-01...

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