Nikon Camera Coolpix L32 Reference Manual
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E1 The Reference Section provides detailed info rmation and hints about using the camera. Shooting x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ............................................................... E3 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ............................................ E4 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................ E7 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ............ E8 A (Auto) Mode ........................................................................................... E10 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ...................... E11 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ............................. E19 Focusing ......................................................................................................... E20 Playback Playback Zoom ............................................................................................. E23 Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display ............................................... E24 Editing Still Images ..................................................................................... E25 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E32 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................... E33 Reference Section
E2 Movies Recording Movies ........................................................................................ E38 Playing Back Movies ................................................................................... E40 Menu Options Available in the Shooting Menus ......................................... E42 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......................................... E43 The Smart Portrait Menu........................................................................... E48 The Playback Menu..................................................................................... E50 The Movie Menu .......................................................................................... E55 The Setup Menu........................................................................................... E57 Additional Information Error Messages ............................................................................................. E68 File Names ...................................................................................................... E71 Optional Accessories .................................................................................. E72
E3 Reference Section The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly. Functions Available in x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode •Flash mode ( E11) • Self-timer ( E14) • Exposure compensation ( E16) • Scene auto selector mode menu ( E42) x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button e Portrait f Landscape h Night portrait g Night landscape i Close-up j Backlighting d Other scenes
E4 Reference Section When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.2The camera focuses at infinity.3Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j ) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j ) again. Scene Mode (Shootin g Suited to Scenes) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select a scene M k button b Portrait (default setting) c Landscape2dSports1 (E 5) e Night portrait 3 (E 5) f Party/indoor1 (E 5) Z Beach 1zSnow1h Sunset1, 3 iDusk/dawn2, 3jNight landscape2, 3kClose-up1 (E 5) u Food 1 (E 5) m Fireworks show2, 3 (E 6) o Backlighting 1 (E 6) O Pet portrait (E 6) Landscape
E5 Reference Section Tips and Notes dSports •While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a ra te of about 1.1 fps (when Image mode is set to x 5152×3864). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. e Night portrait •The flash always fires. f Party/indoor •To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. k Close-up •Macro mode ( E15) is enabled and the came ra automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. u Food • Macro mode ( E15) is enabled and the came ra automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI . The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. 1 4 0 01400 5 m 0 s5m 0s
E6 Reference Section BPet Portrait Auto Release•Press the multi selector J (n ) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings. - Y : The shutter is automatically released wh en the camera detects a dog or cat face. - k : The camera does not release th e shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when k is selected. • Pet portrait auto release is set to k after five bursts have been taken. • Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet portrait auto release setting. When Continuous is selected, you can take images continuously while holding down the shutter- release button all the way. BFocus Area•When the camera detect s a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border turns green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • In some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border. m Fireworks show •The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds. o Backlighting •The flash always fires. O Pet portrait •When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous . - Single : Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures one image. - Continuous : Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures three images continuously. 1 4 0 0 1400 5 m 0 s 5m 0s
E7 Reference Section Effects can be applied to images during shooting. * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. •The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again. Special Effects Mode (A pplying Effects When Shooting) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select an effect M k button TypeDescription D Soft (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. E Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph. F High-contrast monochrome Changes the image to black and wh ite and gives it sharp contrast. I Selective color Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. l Pop Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look. m Toy camera effect 1 Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery. n Toy camera effect 2 Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery. o Cross process Gives the image a myster ious appearance based on a specific color. SaveSave
E8 Reference Section When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (E 48)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. 1Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. 2Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to smile. • If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released. • Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases the shutter. 3End automatic shooting. •Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting. -Set Smile timer to Off . -Press the A button and select a different shooting mode. BNotes About Smart Portrait Mode Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles ( E 20). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting. CWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released. Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button
E9 Reference Section Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode •Flash mode ( E11) • Self-timer ( E14) • Exposure compensation ( E16) • Smart portrait menu ( E42)
E10 Reference Section Used for general shooting. Sett ings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode •Flash mode ( E11) • Self-timer ( E14) • Macro mode ( E15) • Exposure compensation ( E16) • Shooting menu ( E42) A (Auto) Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button