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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) More on Playback Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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 product will read them.
  • Page 5 Do not combine batteries from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L24. Do not use EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries with incompatible devices.
  • 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 compliance 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 provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 A (shooting mode) Button...8 c (playback) Button ...8 The Multi Selector...9 d Button ...10...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents A Auto Mode... 27 Shooting in the Auto Mode...27 Using the Flash...28 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...30 Macro Mode...31 Exposure Compensation ...32 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 33 Using the Scene Mode ...33 Setting the Scene Mode...33 Features ...34 Taking Pictures for Food Mode...41 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...42...
  • Page 11 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 56 Connecting to a TV...56 Connecting to a Computer...57 Before Connecting the Camera...57 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...58 Connecting to a Printer...62 Connecting the Camera and Printer...63 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...64 Printing Multiple Pictures ...65 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...68 d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...83 Displaying the Setup Menu...84 a Menus ...85 c Welcome Screen...86 d Date...87 e Monitor Settings ...90 f Date Imprint...92 w Electronic VR...93 U Motion Detection ...94 h AF Assist ...95 i Sound Settings ...96 k Auto Off ...97 l Format Memory/m Format Card...98 n Language ...99...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L24 digital camera. This manual was 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 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.
  • Page 15 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. • 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”.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button ... 22 Zoom control ... 21 f : wide ... 21 : tele ... 21 h : Thumbnail playback ...46 : playback zoom ... 48 j : help ...11 Power switch/Power-on lamp ... 18, 97 Self-timer lamp ...30 AF-assist illuminator ...
  • Page 17 Monitor ...6 d button ...10, 54, 71, 79, 84 k (apply selection) button ...9 A (shooting mode) button ...8 Flash lamp ...29 c (playback) button ...8, 24 Multi selector ...9 l (delete) button ... 24, 25, 55 2 3 4 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ...12, 16 Tripod socket...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 90). Shooting Shooting mode ...18, 27, 33, 44, 53...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ... 14 Time of recording ... 14 Volume ... 55 Battery level indicator ... 18 Movie options ... 54 Image mode ... 72 a Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 24 b Movie length ... 55 * The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations A (shooting mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu The multi selector (A 9) can be used to select one of the following shooting modes. Easy auto mode Easy auto mode * The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected. When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode.

  • Page 21: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, and by pressing k. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) menu (A 28)/select the item above. Display n (self-timer) menu (A 30).

  • Page 22: Button

    Basic Operations d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 9). • Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu. •...

  • Page 23: Help Displays

    Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Inserting the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Inserting the Batteries. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.

  • Page 25: Battery Type

    Removing the Batteries Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 112). • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 112), before using the battery.

  • 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 on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press For information on using the multi selector,...
  • Page 27 Change the date and time. Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y Press J to return to the previous item. Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or K.

  • Page 28: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 17 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 109). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 29: Removing Memory Cards

    Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the card. Remove the card (2), being careful not to bend Formatting Memory Cards If the message shown on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use.

  • Page 30: G Basic Photography And Playback: Easy Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 26).

  • Page 31: Indicators Displayed In G (Easy Auto) Mode

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode Shooting mode When using easy auto mode, U, e, f, g, h, i, or j is displayed to indicate the shooting mode selected by the camera for the current subject and framing.

  • Page 32: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, self- timer lamp and microphone. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

  • Page 33: Using The Zoom

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. f Zoom out g Zoom in Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in on the subject. Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out. The zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

  • Page 34: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press halfway (A 11) to focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green. When a face is detected: 1/125 F3.1 1/125 F3.1 Shutter Aperture Speed When using the digital zoom, the camera focuses on the center of the frame, but the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 35: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the battery or the memory card while data is being saved may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card.

  • Page 36: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c (playback). The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scan quickly through pictures.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Switch to shooting mode Power ON by Pressing c When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

  • Page 38: Easy Auto Mode

    Easy auto mode Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject. • U Auto mode (general use) • e Portrait (A 34) • f Landscape (A 34) • h Night portrait (A 35) •...

  • Page 39: A Auto Mode

    Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to set the items in the shooting menu (A 70) according to shooting conditions.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions. • The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-22 ft.) at the maximum wide- angle zoom position and a range of approx. 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
  • Page 41 Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is saved. Note the following when taking pictures: •...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector. The self-timer menu is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press k.

  • Page 43: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). When using G (easy auto) mode (A 18), the macro mode button cannot be used to activate macro mode.

  • Page 44: 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 o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired setting and press k.

  • Page 45: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Using the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn Setting the Scene Mode Press A in shooting mode to...

  • Page 46: Features

    Using the Scene Mode Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 28), n = self-timer (A 30), p = macro mode (A 31), o = exposure compensation (A 32). b Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.

  • Page 47: Night Portrait O

    d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera focuses continuously until the shutter- release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.
  • Page 48 Using the Scene Mode f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 49 i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
  • Page 50 Using the Scene Mode k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will move to a position that allows macro shooting. • The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position, and as close as about 7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where G is displayed.
  • Page 51 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) always glows green. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
  • Page 52 Using the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 42) for details. * Other settings can be selected.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures For Food Mode

    Taking Pictures for Food Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food. Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u Food (A 33). The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p Panorama assist (A 33).

  • Page 55: More Information

    Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 72) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

  • Page 56: F Taking Pictures Of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Using Smart Portrait Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select F, then press k.
  • Page 57 Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection Features If the camera is pointed at a person’s face while the camera is in smart portrait mode, the face is automatically detected, and the smile of the detected face can also be detected. •...

  • Page 58: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Display the calendar/ Change the number of...

  • Page 59: Calendar Display

    Calendar Display Rotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures are displayed in 16-thumbnail (A 46) in playback mode to switch to calendar display. You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing pictures have a yellow line under them.

  • Page 60: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current image, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed.

  • Page 61: Editing Pictures

    • Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 72) of P 3968×2232 cannot be edited. • Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L24 can be edited with this camera. • When using a different model of digital camera, pictures edited with this camera may not be displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 62: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 63: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120. Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 64: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 48) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 65: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select D, then press k.

  • Page 66: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu. Displaying the Movie Menu Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to D (movie) mode (A 53). Press d to display the movie menu. •...

  • Page 67: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 54). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. Use the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.

  • Page 68: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio video cable (AV cable) (A 108) to play back pictures on a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio- in jack.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Computer

    Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. • ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed.

  • Page 70: Transferring Images From A Camera To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
  • Page 71 • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K L24 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L24 screen.

  • Page 72: Disconnecting The Camera

    Connecting to a Computer ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX 2). Transferred images can be viewed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 61). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
  • Page 73 Click Transfer in the ViewNX 2 screen to start Nikon Transfer 2. Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.

  • Page 74: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 126) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time(A 64) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, then the Print selection screen (2) is displayed.

  • Page 76: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 63), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 77: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 63), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 78 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Select the images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each image. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 79 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 68). • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press k to start printing. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 80: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Before printing images saved on a memory card using one of the methods listed below, you can create a digital “print order” that specifies which images should be printed and how many copies of each image should be printed, and save this information on the memory card.

  • Page 81: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 82: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 27), the shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. Also available when using other shooting modes (except movie mode). White balance Match white balance to the light source.

  • Page 83: Displaying The Shooting Menu

    Displaying the Shooting Menu Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to A (auto) mode (A 27). Press d to display the shooting menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). •...

  • Page 84: A Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image mode Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M A image mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images.

  • Page 85: Image Mode

    Image mode • If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except movie mode). • This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time”...

  • Page 86: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 87: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual 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 a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 88: C Continuous

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

  • Page 89: F Color Options

    Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 114) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 is visible in the saved image. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects. F Color Options Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

  • Page 90: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Set At The Same Time

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Functions Flash mode Digital zoom Image mode Continuous White balance Motion detection Setting If set to Continuous, BSS, or Multi- Continuous (A 76)

  • Page 91: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following functions are available in playback mode. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 92: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 68) Delete: Erase selected images (A 82) Setup menu: Welcome screen: Select an image (A 86) Protect (A 104)

  • Page 93: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k.

  • Page 94: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures. ➝ “Selecting Multiple Pictures“ (A 80) Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion •...

  • Page 95: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following settings. Menus Select the method for displaying menus. Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, whether or not pictures are shown on the display for review after taking them, and set the...

  • Page 96: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Battery type Select the type of batteries used. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture. Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. Firmware version Display camera firmware version.

  • Page 97: Menus

    Press K or k. You can now select an item from the setup menu. Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). To exit the setup menu, press the d or press J and select another tab. a Menus Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M a Menus Select the method for displaying menus.

  • Page 98: Welcome Screen

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M c Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.

  • Page 99: Date

    d Date Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. • Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press J or K.
  • Page 100 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. Press J or K to select the travel destination region (time zone). When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to adjust the camera’s time for daylight saving time.
  • Page 101 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera’s clock manually to local time using Date in the setup menu. Time zone Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico...

  • Page 102: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. ➝ A 91 Image review •...
  • Page 103 Photo Info Select whether or not photo info is displayed. See “The Monitor” (A 6, 7) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Show info The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are Auto info performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide (default setting)

  • Page 104: Date Imprint

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M f Date imprint Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 69).

  • Page 105: Electronic Vr

    w Electronic VR Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 83) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Auto When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced.

  • Page 106: U Motion Detection

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M U Motion detection Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) In order to reduce the effects of camera shake or subject movement, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased when the camera detects camera...

  • Page 107: Af Assist

    h AF Assist Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M h AF assist Change settings for AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3 ft.

  • Page 108: Sound Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when the focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and welcome sound is played when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 109: Auto Off

    k Auto Off Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the camera will enter the standby mode (A 13) to save power. When the camera enters standby mode, the power-on lamp flashes.

  • Page 110: Format Memory/M Format Card

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

  • Page 111: Language

    n Language Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M n Language Select the language used for camera monitor display. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M o Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television.

  • Page 112: Blink Warning

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M d Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A 22) in the following shooting modes. •...

  • Page 113: Reset All

    p Reset All Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Self-timer (A 30) Macro mode (A 31) Exposure compensation (A 32) Scene mode Option...
  • Page 114 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 85) Welcome screen (A 86) Photo info (A 90) Image review (A 90) Brightness (A 90) Date imprint (A 92) Electronic VR (A 93) Motion detection (A 94) AF assist (A 95) Button sound (A 96) Shutter sound (A 96) Auto off (A 97)

  • Page 115: Battery Type

    To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Lithium Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries...

  • Page 116: Protect

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Protect Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. You can turn protection on and off for images selected in the picture selection screen. ➝ “Selecting Multiple Pictures”...

  • Page 117: Rotate Image

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Rotate Image Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M f Rotate image Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...

  • Page 118: Copy

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Copy Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

  • Page 119: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version Press d M z (setup menu) (A 84) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L24 Ver.x.x Back...

  • Page 120: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB Cable AV Cable To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery chargers to charge any other type of battery. Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)* Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)*...

  • Page 121: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

  • Page 122: Image File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 42) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 123: 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: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 124: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • When recharging rechargeable batteries, do not recharge batteries that contain a different amount of charge, or batteries of different model numbers.

  • Page 125: Cleaning

    Cleaning 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 Lens or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working...

  • Page 126: Storage

    • 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-authorized service representative. Note on Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 127: Error Messages

    This card cannot be read. Memory card has not been Card is not formatted. formatted for use in Format card? COOLPIX L24. Memory card is full. Out of memory. Problem Solution Set clock. Prepare to change the batteries.
  • Page 128 Picture is protected. Disable protection. Destination in same time zone as home. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Solution 51, 52, Image mode setting of P 3968×2232 the small picture or crop functions that are 320 ×...
  • Page 129 Turn camera off, reconnect USB cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply...
  • Page 131 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Hues are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed).
  • Page 133 • Battery exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution Even when using a PictBridge compatible printer, paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations. Use the printer to select paper size. • The printer does not support the paper sizes used by the camera.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L24 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 14.48 million total pixels Lens 3.6× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 6.7-24.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 37-134 mm...
  • Page 136 Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Battery life Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using less than 2×...
  • Page 137 Supplied batteries are for trial use only. 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 138: Supported Standards

    Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

  • Page 139: Index

    Index Symbols k (apply selection) button 5, 9 c (Playback) button 5 A Auto mode 27 l Delete button 5, 24, 55 c D-Lighting 50 G Easy auto mode 18, 26 w Electronic VR 93 o Exposure compensation 32 m Flash mode 28 p Macro mode 31 d button 5, 10 D Movie mode 53...
  • Page 140 Multi-shot 16 76 Museum l 38 Nickel-metal hydride batteries 12 Night landscape j 37 Night Portrait e 35 Nikon Transfer 2 57, 58, 61 Number of Exposures Remaining 18, 73 Optical zoom 21 Optional Accessories 108 Panorama assist p 40, 42...
  • Page 141 PictBridge 62, 126 Playback 24, 25, 46, 48, 55 Playback button 5, 8 Playback menu 79 Playback zoom 48 Portrait b 34 Power 12, 14, 18 Power switch 4, 12, 18 Power-on lamp 12, 18 Preset manual 75 Print 64, 65, 68 Print set 68 Print Set (Date) 69 Printer 62...
  • Page 144 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. CT0K01(11) 6MM87911-01...

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