Nikon Camera Coolpix L32 Reference Manual

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The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode ( E17).
Using the Flash
When using  A (auto) mode and other  shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to 
match the shooting conditions.
1Press the multi selector  H (X).
2Select the desired flash mode (E 12) and 
press the  k button.
•If a setting is not applied by pressing the  k button within 
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Functions That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector
Auto 

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Available Flash Modes
UAuto
The flash fires when necessary,  such as in dim lighting.
• The flash mode icon on the shooting screen  is displayed only immediately after the 
setting is made.
VAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash ( E13).
WOff
The flash does not fire.
•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark 
surroundings.
XFill flash
The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate)...

E13
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CThe Flash Lamp
The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-
release button halfway.
•On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the 
way down.
• Flashing: The flash is charging.  The camera cannot shoot images.
• Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken.
If the battery level is low, the monito r turns off while the flash is charging.
CThe Flash Mode Setting
•The setting may not be available with some shooting modes ( E17).
•...

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Using the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after 
you press the shutter-release button.
1Press the multi selector  J (n ).
2Select  ON and press the  k button.
•If a setting is not applied by pressing the  k button within 
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When the shooting mode is  Pet portrait scene mode,  Y 
(pet portrait auto release) is displayed ( E6). The self-timer 
cannot be used.
3Frame the...

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Using Macro Mode
Use macro mode when taking close-up images.
1Press the multi selector  I (p).
2Select  ON and press the  k button.
•If a setting is not applied by pressing the  k button within 
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio 
to a position where  F and the zoom indicator 
glow green.
• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F  and the zoom indicator glow green, the 
camera can focus on subjects as close as...

E16
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Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation)
You can adjust overall image brightness.
1Press the multi selector K (o ).
2Select a compensation value and press the 
k button.
•To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.
• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.
• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing 
the  k button.
CExposure Compensation Value
•The setting may not be available with some shooting modes ( E17).
• The setting applied in  A (auto) mode is...

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Default Settings
Default settings for each shoo ting mode are described below.
Flash
(E 11)Self-timer
(E 14)Macro
(E 15)Exposure 
compensation (E 16)
x  (scene auto selector) U
1OffOff20.0
Scene b (portrait) VOff
Off
30.0
c (landscape)
W3OffOff30.0
d (sports)
W3Off3Off30.0
e (night portrait)
V4OffOff30.0
f (party/indoor)
V5OffOff30.0
Z (beach) UOff
Off30.0
z (snow) UOff
Off30.0
h (sunset)
W3OffOff30.0
i (dusk/dawn)
W3OffOff30.0
j (night landscape)
W3OffOff30.0
k (close-up) WOff...

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1The camera automatically select s the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.  W (off) 
can be selected manually.
2The setting cannot be changed.  Automatically changes to macro  mode when the camera selects 
Close-up .
3The setting cannot be changed.4The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-
eye reduction.
5Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.6Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait  auto...

E19
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Some functions cannot be used  with other menu options.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Restricted functionOptionDescription
Flash mode Continuous (
E47) When 
Continuous  is selected, the flash cannot be 
used.
Blink proof ( E49) When 
Blink proof  is set to On, the flash cannot be 
used.
Self-timer Smile timer (E48) When 
Smile timer  is selected, the self-timer 
cannot be used.
Electronic VR Continuous (E47) When 
Continuous  is selected, Electronic VR is 
disabled....

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The focus area varies depe nding on the shooting mode.
Using Face Detection
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face 
detection to automatically focus on human faces.
•Portrait  or Night portrait  in x (scene auto selector) 
mode ( E3)
• Portrait  or Night portrait in scene mode ( E4)
• Smart portrait mode ( E8)
If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is 
displayed around the face that the camera fo cuses on, and single borders are displayed 
around...