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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon
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    Introduction First Steps G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode A Shooting in the Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene a Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically c More on Playback D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback
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    remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or
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    EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L20/L19. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing. • Do not expose batteries to flame or
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    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 Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied
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    for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part
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    Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with
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    -release Button...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Inserting the Batteries ...12 Applicable Batteries ...12 Turning On and Off the Camera...12 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 14 Inserting Memory Cards ...16 Removing Memory Cards...17 G Basic Photography and Playback
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    Table of Contents A Auto Mode...27 Shooting in the Auto Mode...27 Using the Flash...28 Setting the Flash Mode...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
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    69 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 69 Displaying the Shooting Menu...70 A Image mode ...71 B White Balance...73 C Continuous ...75 F Color Options...76 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time 77 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 78 Displaying the Playback Menu...78 b Slide Show
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    ...102 r Firmware Version ...103 Technical Notes...104 Optional Accessories ...104 Approved Memory Cards ...104 Image File and Folder Names ...105 Caring for the Camera ...106 Cleaning ...108 Storage ...109 Error Messages...110 Troubleshooting...113 Specifications ...118 Supported Standards ...121
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    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 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. Symbols
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    Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
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    material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software
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    3 Power-on lamp 18, 94 4 Self-timer lamp 30 AF-assist illuminator 23, 92 5 Built-in flash 28 6 Lens 108, 118 7 Speaker 55 8 Power connector cover 104 9 Eyelet for camera strap 11 10 Pin cover 56, 58, 62 11 Cable connector 56, 58, 62 12 Lens cover 106 13 Built-in microphone 53 4
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    Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) button 8, 24 4 10, 54, 70, 78, 83 8 k (apply selection) button 9 9 l (delete) button 24, 25, 55 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 16 11 Tripod socket 12
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    54 12 (still pictures 18 b Movie length 53 13 Internal memory indicator 19 14 Aperture 22 15 Focus area 20, 22 16 Focus area (Face Priority 20, 22 17 Shutter speed 22 18 ISO sensitivity 29 19 Exposure compensation value 32 20 Color options 76 21 White balance mode 73 22 Continuous
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    Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2009 12:00 13 9999.JPG 12 10 11 9 5 999 999 6 87 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of recording 14 2 Time of recording 14 3 Volume 55 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 Image mode 71 Movie options 54 a Current
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    shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, you can return to shooting mode by pressing the shooting mode button again. c (playback) button • During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when c is pressed. • If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
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    right/go to the next screen (apply selection). Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Exit C Notes on the Multi Selector In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right operating
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    previous menu items. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow. Set up Motion detection AF assist Sound settings Auto off Format memory Exit Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options. AF assist Auto Off Exit Press k or the multi selector K to
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    the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure. Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to
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    First Steps Inserting the Batteries 1 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. 2 Inserting the Batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3
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    battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 107). • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery result in overheating or in damage to the camera. C Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode) If no operations
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    home time zone (city name) (A 88) and press k. Date Set time and date? No Yes Cancel London Casablanca Back D Daylight Saving Time To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving time to
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    mode selection menu. 8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A Date from Date (A 86) in the setup menu (A 82) and follow the instructions starting from the above step 5. • To change the time zone and the
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    are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 104). 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
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    "write" position. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during camera or memory card: - Insert or remove the card - Remove the batteries - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card
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    G and press k. • The camera enters G (easy auto) mode. Easy auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Description The battery level is high. Batteries low. Prepare to replace
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    recorded to internal memory (approximately 20 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default settings are as follows: L20: K Normal (3648×2736) L19: y Normal (3264
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    faces can be recognized. If more than one face is recognized, the face closest to the camera will be framed in the focus area by a double border, 7 and the other faces certain conditions. In this case, select another shooting mode. 20 • When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.
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    and focus will be in the center of the screen. Maximum magnification of optical zoom. Digital zoom is in effect. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture
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    When using the digital zoom, the camera focuses on the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red. Change the composition and try again. 2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory
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    -chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery during recording may result in loss of data or in damage to the recorded data, camera or card. B Autofocus performance Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may
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    mode button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed. shooting mode button c (playback) 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG Deleting
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    mode 8 selected. C 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. C Viewing Pictures • Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. • Pictures taken with face priority (A 22
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    's ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. • In some cases, included those noted in "Autofocus performance" (A 23), autofocus may not perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that
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    in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked. 7 1/125 F3.1 1/125 F3
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    Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. In G (easy auto) mode (A 18), the camera will determine the flash mode automatically according to the scene. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces "red-eye" in portraits (A 29). Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Fill flash Flash
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    will not fire when picture is taken. If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off until the "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red • Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. • In some rare cases, other
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    Auto Mode 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. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to
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    at the current zoom position when F or the zoom indicator glows green. • The camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom zoom position. Auto Mode C Macro Mode In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway
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    Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k. • When the picture
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    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 c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i
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    1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.0 fps for L19 when image mode is set to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. • The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. • The AF-assist illumination
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    the camera. • If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is not available. • Motion detection (A 92) does not function in this scene mode, even if it is turned on in the setup menu. m V*1 n Off*2 p Off o 0.0*2 *1 Fill flash with slow sync and red
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    * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn O 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
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    other small objects at close range. • The 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 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position where G is displayed, and as close as 7 cm (2.8 in.) when zoomed
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    flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A 75). • As pictures are easily affected by
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    . The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Motion detection (A 92) does will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 42) for details. m W*
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    shooting position. Food 2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose white balance. • Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue. 7 3 Frame the picture. • The camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom position where G is displayed, and
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    the way down takes the picture. 1/125 F3.1 • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Change the composition locked to ON. C White balance in Food Mode • Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects. • Changing white balance in Food mode will
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene 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. 1 Display the shooting mode menu and choose p Panorama assist (A 33).
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    deletion are not possible. The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 94) during shooting settings. End 6 D Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 57) and use Panorama
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    shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I Smile to choose a and press k. 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at the subject. • If the camera recognizes a person's face (facing front), the face will be framed by a double yellow border in the focus area, and when the
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    the shutter is released. • When the Face priority doesn't take effect, the camera focuses on subject in center of frame. C Available Functions in Smile Mode • Settings shooting modes (except movie mode). • Digital zoom is not available. D More Information See, "Autofocus" (A 23) for more information.
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    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press 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. 19 To Choose pictures Display the calendar/ Change
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    for that date will be displayed full-frame. 24 Switch to 25 thumbnails display. - More on Playback B Calendar display • Pictures taken when the camera's date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2009. • The l and d buttons are not available during calendar display. 47
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    playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture, 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. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To
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    mode setting (A 71) of P 16:9 (3584) on L20 and P 16:9 (3200) on L19 cannot be edited. • Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 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
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    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 46
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    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 stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • Cropping can be done by enlarging the
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    Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 l 320×240 m 160×120 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to
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    . Digital zoom cannot be used just before recording a movie, but up to 2× digital zoom battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery during the movie recording may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card. C Autofocus Camera
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    5 min 10 s Approx. 20 min 45 s Approx. 25 min * All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum recording time for movies is 25 minutes. Even if the memory card has capacity to record for more than 25 minutes, the camera displays no more than
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    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. 15/05/2009 15:30 0010.AVI Use the zoom buttons g/f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the
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    Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable (AV cable) (supplied only with the COOLPIX L20) to play back pictures on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video
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    Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama
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    Always use this program for this action.. Mac OS X Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed. B Connecting the USB Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly
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    to the computer. Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to the help information included with the respective software. 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
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    support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of "Transferring Pictures from a Camera the supplied Software Suite CD. instructions and help information
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    your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify
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    startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 2009 05/15 NO.12 [ 12] B Connecting the Audio Video/USB Cable When connecting the audio video/USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly
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    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 62), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. • Press f (h) to
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    have been printed, press k. Exit Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 62), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press d. The
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    k to return to the print menu. Print selection 010 prints Start print Cancel Exit Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and
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    cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Back Printing 002/010 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in
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    create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 121). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed
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    printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 121) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 65). • Date and Info are reset
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    A 76 * If the Image mode setting is changed, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes (except movie mode). Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time Some functions may not be set at the same time (A 77). 69
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Press the shooting mode button 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. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous
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    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 to use the picture. Setting h High (3648 P) (L20 Only) S High (3264 P) (L19 Only) Size (pixels) Description 3,648 × 2,736 Highest
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    memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Image mode h High (3648 P) (L20 Only) S High (3264 P) (L19 Only) Internal memory Memory card *1 (Approx. 20 P 16:9 (3584) (L20 Only) 7 Approx. 205 Approx. 30 × 17/11.8 × 6.7 P 16:9 (3200) (L19 Only) 9 Approx. 260
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    whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance
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    under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press k. The camera zooms in. White
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    camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) for L20 and 1.6 fps for L19, then arranges them in a single picture. Image mode is locked at i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. Digital the current image mode setting and the memory card used. B Note on BSS BSS
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color
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    Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Selecting Multi-shot 16 fixes Image mode setting to i Normal (3648) for L20 and R Normal (3264) for L19. Selecting a mode other than Multi-shot 16 from Continuous returns the previous
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    set A 67 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b Slide show A 80 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete A 81 Delete selected pictures or all pictures. g Small picture A 52 Create a small copy of the current
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    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 67) Erase selected images Delete: Erase selected images (A 81) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press c (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show". 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To repeat the slide
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    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 (A 79). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B Notes on Deletion • Once
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    A 93 Adjust sound settings. k Auto off A 94 l/m Set time before camera enters standby mode. Format memory/Format card A 95 Format internal memory or memory card. n Language A 96 Choose the language used for camera monitor display. o Video mode A 96 Adjust settings for connection to
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    pictures from accidental deletion. f Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Display the menu screen and select z (Setup). 1 Press d to
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. 4 Press K or k. • You can now select an item from the setup menu. • Use the multi
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    select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the Select
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    . When traveling, you can also set the time zone of the travel destination. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. The operation of each option displayed is as follows. • JK: Move through the items (day, month, year, hour, minute
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    is in shooting mode. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B The Clock Battery The camera's clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that powers the camera. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide
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    Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A 14) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. UTC +/- Time zone -11 Midway, Samoa -10 Hawaii, Tahiti -9 Alaska, Anchorage -8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver
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    and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. (A 90) Image review • On (default setting): Pictures
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Photo Info The following display framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures; other current settings or operation guide is displayed for a few seconds, as in Auto info above. In other shooting modes, the current
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    Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M f Date imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and case, it is unnecessary to imprint date and
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    increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the blur. However, motion detection is not active when the
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    ) 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. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off. 93
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    30 min. Sleep Mode If On (default setting) is selected, the camera will enter standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the Auto Off The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following cases: • While menus are displayed: 3 minutes 94 • While
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    Setup Menus B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during
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    Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish
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    in the face priority (A 22). On (default setting) When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes shortly after may have closed his/her eyes is framed by a yellow border. In such a case, you can check the shot picture and determine if you take the picture again.
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    M z (setup menu) (A 83) 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) 75) Color options (A 76) Default value L20: i Normal L19: R Normal Auto Single Standard color Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 98
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 84) Welcome screen (A 85) Photo info (A 89) Image review current file number (A 105) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number Reset all is performed. Shooting menu: Preset manual in the White balance menu (A 74)
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    size) lithium batteries d Protect Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. See "Selecting Multiple Pictures" (A 79) for more information on using this function. Note, however, that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will
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    Setup Menu f Rotate Image Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) 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
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    pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Choose the copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 79). All images: Copy all pictures. Copy Exit Camera to card Selected images All
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version Press d M z (setup menu) (A 83) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L19 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version 103
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    be used. USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 *1 Do not use any battery charger other than the MH-72 to recharge EN-MH2 batteries. Do not use the MH-72 to charge any batteries other than EN-MH2 batteries. Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested
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    as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures, movies Cropped copies Small P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. "101P_001"; A 42) and "NIKON" for all other new memory card inserted. Technical Notes 105
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    or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break
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    than the MH-70/71 to recharge EN-MH1 batteries. Do not use the MH-70/71 to charge any batteries other than EN-MH1 batteries. Set the Battery type setting (A 100) to COOLPIX (Ni-MH). • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take
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    Caring for the Camera 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
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    power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. 109 Technical Notes
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    them. Display O(blinks) B N Battery exhausted. Q(blinks red) Problem Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Camera cannot focus. P Please wait for the camera to finish recording. N Memory card is write protected. P This card cannot be used. Camera cannot perform other operations
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    as home. - the current time zone. Lens error Q Lens error. Turn camera off and then 18 on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. P USB cable disconnected Turn camera off, reconnect 62 Communications error during printing. USB cable. 111
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    by the image file has occurred. 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.* Load
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    and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution Monitor is blank • Camera is off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV
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    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
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    Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. automatically in some scene modes. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. White balance does not match light source. The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. 34-39 108 73 28 28 20 28 32 28, 39 32 Technical Notes 115
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    correct Video mode. 96 • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace 16 memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start • Camera is off. 18 when camera is connected. • Battery exhausted. 18 • USB cable is not correctly connected. 58
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    Troubleshooting Problem Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Even when using a PictBridge compatible printer, paper size
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L20/COOLPIX L19 Digital Camera Technical Notes Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length Aperture Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode)
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    3584)] COOLPIX L19: • 3,264 × 2,448 [High (3264P) / Normal (3264)] • 2,592 × 1,944 [Normal (2592)] • 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal (2048)] • 1,024 × 768 [PC screen (1024)] • 640 × 480 [TV screen (640)] • 3,200 × 1,800 [16:9 (3200)] Auto (ISO 64-1600) 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2× digital zoom
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    set to [COOLPIX L20: i Normal /COOLPIX L19: R Normal]. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Technical Notes B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may
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    -wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color
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    12 Aperture 22 Audio Video/USB Cable 56, 62 Audio-in/Video-in jack 56 Auto flash 28 Auto off 13, 94 Autofocus 22, 31 AV Cable 56 AVI 105 B Backlight o 39 122 Batteries 12, 87 Battery level 18 Battery type 13, 100 Battery-chamber 5 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5, 12, 16 Beach/snow
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    105 Image mode 19, 33, 71 Image review 89 Incandescent 73 Indicator lamp 5 Index Internal memory 16 ISO sensitivity 29 J JPG 105 L Landscape c 34 Language 96 Lens 4, 118 Lithium batteries 12 M Macro mode 31 Memory capacity 18 Memory card 16, 104 Memory card slot 5, 16 Menus 84 Monitor 5, 6, 108
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    manual 74 Print 63, 64, 67 Print set 67 Print Set (Date) 68 Printer 61 Protect 100 R Recording movies 53 Red -eye reduction 28, 29 Reset all 98 Rotate image 101 RSCN 105 S Scene mode 33, 34 Self-timer 30 Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Sepia 76 Setup menu 82 Shooting 18, 20 USB Cable 57, 58 V Video Mode 96
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    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. © 2009 Nikon Corporation Printed in Europe CT8L01(11) 6MM64611-01
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