Nikon Camera Coolpix L32 Reference Manual

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Parts of the Camera
The information that is displayed changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of 
use.
By default, information is displayed when the ca mera is first turned on and when you operate 
the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when  Photo info is set to Auto info in 
Monitor settings  (A 24, E 60) in the setup menu).
Shooting Mode
The Monitor
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2Macro mode ..........................................19,  E15
3 Zoom indicator ....................................14,  E15
4 Focus indicator..................................................... 13
5Flash mode .............................................19,  E11
6 Battery level indicator ...................................... 10
7Electronic VR icon....................................... E63
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1Shooting date and time .................................... 8
2Battery level indicator ...................................... 10
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Preparing for Shooting
Preparing for Shooting
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
•Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from 
falling out.
2Insert the batteries and memory 
card.
•Confirm that the positive (+) and 
negative (–) battery terminals are 
oriented correctly and insert the batteries.
• Confirm the correct orientation and slide 
the memory card in until it clicks into 
place.
BBe Careful to Insert the Memory 
Card in Correct Direction
Inserting the memory card...

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BNotes About the Batteries
•Do not combine old and new batteries or  batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
BFormatting Memory Cards
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make 
sure to format it with this camera. In sert the card into the camera, press the  d button, and select 
Format card  (A 24, E 65) in the setup menu.
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card
Turn the...

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Preparing for Shooting
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date 
and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
•If you exit without setting the date and time,  O will flash when the shooting screen is 
displayed.
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
• The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on.
• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
2Use the multi selector  HI to select 
the desired language and press the...

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Preparing for Shooting
4Use JK  to select your home time 
zone and press the  kbutton.
•Press  H to turn on daylight saving time 
( W is displayed above the map).
Press  I to turn it off.
5Use  HI  to select the date format and press the  kbutton.
6Set the date and time, and press the 
kbutton.
•Use  JK  to select a field and then use HI  to set the date 
and time.
• Select the minute field and press the  k button to confirm 
the setting.
7When the confirmation screen is displayed, use  HI to select...

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9Use HI  to select  Scene auto selector  and 
press the  k button.
•The camera enters the shooting mode and 
you can take images in Scene auto selector 
mode.
• While shooting, you can check the battery 
level indicator and the  number of exposures 
remaining.
- Battery level indicator
b : The battery level is high.
B : The battery level is low. Prepare to 
replace the batteries.
- Number of exposures remaining The number of images that can be taken is 
displayed.  C is...

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CThe Auto Off Function
•If you do not operate the camera for about 30 se conds, the monitor turns off, the camera enters 
standby mode, and the power-on lamp flashes. Th e camera turns off after about three minutes in 
standby mode.
• The amount of time until the camera ente rs standby mode can be changed using the  Auto off 
setting ( A24, E 65) in the setup menu.
• While the camera is in standby mode, the moni tor turns back on if you perform any of the 
following operations:...

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Using the Camera
Using the Camera
1Hold the camera steady.
•Keep fingers and other objects  away from the lens, flash, 
AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.
• When taking pictures in the “tall” (portrait) orientation, 
make sure the flash is above the lens.
2Frame the picture.
•Move the zoom control to change the zoom position 
(A 14).
• When the camera automatically determines the scene 
mode, the shooting mode icon changes.
Shooting with Scene  Auto Selector Mode
Zoom out
Zoom in