Nikon COOLPIX L31 Quick Start Manual

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Shooting FeaturesUsing the CameraTroubleshootingUsing the MenusUsing ViewNX 2Insert the Batteries and Memory Card1 Open the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover.• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries fromfalling out.2 Insert the batteries andmemory card.• Confirm that the positive (+) andnegative (–) battery terminals areoriented correctly and insert thebatteries.• Confirm the correct orientationand slide the memory card in untilit clicks into place.Memory card slot3 Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover. Applicable Batteries• Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)• Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries• Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteriesRemoving the Memory CardTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lampand the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) topartially eject the card (2).• The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hotimmediately after using the camera. 1 Press the power switch to turn on thecamera.• The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on.• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.2 Use the multi selectorHI to select the desiredlanguage and press thek button.CancelLanguage3 Use HI to select Yes and press thek button.YesNoCancelChoose time zone an dset date and time?4 Use JK to select yourhome time zone and pressthe k button.• Press H to turn on daylight savingtime (W is displayed above themap).Press I to turn it off.BackLondon, Casablanca5 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.6 Set the date and time, and press thek button.• Use JK to select a field and then use HI to setthe date and time.• Select the minute field and press the k button toconfirm the setting.Date and time2015 00 00MD h mEdit01 01Y7 When the confirmation screen is displayed, use HI toselect Yes and press the k button.8 Press the A (shooting mode) button.Press this button inshooting mode forshooting-modeselec tion menu.EditDate and time9 Use HI to select Scene auto selectorand press the k button.S cene auto selec tor• The camera enters the shootingmode and you can take images inScene auto selector mode.• While shooting, you can checkthe battery level indicator and thenumber of exposures remaining.1 9 0 01 5 m 0 sShooting screenNumber of exposuresremainingBattery levelindicatorShootingmode iconTurn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and TimeShooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens,flash, microphone, and speaker.2 Frame the picture.• Move the zoom control to change the zoomposition.• When the camera automatically determines thescene mode, the shooting mode icon changes.Zoom out Zoom in3 Press the shutter-release buttonhalfway.• When the subject is in focus, the focus area glowsgreen.• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, thecamera is unable to focus. Modify the compositionand try pressing the shutter-release button halfwayagain.F 3.21 / 2 5 0Focus area4 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or theindicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while imagesare being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do not open thebattery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteriesor memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this couldresult in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memorycard.Play Back Images1 Press the c (playback) button to enterplayback mode.2 Use the multi selector HIJK toselect an image to display.• To return to shooting mode, press the A button orshutter-release button.• When e is displayed in full-frame playbackmode, you can press the k button to apply aneffect to the image.4 / 41 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 00 0 0 4 . J P GFull-frame Playback• Move the zoom control towardg (i) in full-frame playback mode tozoom in on the image.3 . 0• Move the zoom control towardf (h) in full-frame playback modeto display a list of images called“thumbnails.”1 / 2 0Delete Images1 Press the l (delete) button to deletethe image currently displayed in themonitor.2 Use the multi selector HI toselect Current image and press thek button.• To exit without deleting, press the d button.DeleteCur rent imageErase selec ted imagesAll images3 Select Yes and press the k button.• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Erase 1 image?YesNoRecording and Playing Back Movies1 Display the shooting screen.• Check the remaining amount of movie recordingtime.Movie recording timeremaining1 9 0 01 5 m 0 s2 Press the b (e movie-record) buttonto start movie recording.7 m 3 0 s3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stoprecording.4 Select a movie in full-frame playbackmode and press the k button.• Movies are indicated by the movie options icon.1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 00 0 1 0 . AV I1 0 sMovie optionsChanging the Shooting ModeThe following shooting modes are available.• x Scene auto selectorThe camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image,making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.• b Scene modeCamera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.• E Special effectsEffects can be applied to images during shooting.• F Smart portraitWhen the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically withoutpressing the shutter-release button (smile timer).You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.• A Auto modeUsed for general shooting.Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you wantto capture.1 Press the A (shooting mode) buttonin the shooting screen.2 Use the multi selector HI to selecta shooting mode and press thek button.S cene auto selec torUsing the Flash and Self-timerYou can use the multi selector to set frequently used functions such as the flash andself-timer.You can set the following functions using HIJK in the shooting screen.Flash modeMacro modeSelf-timer Exposure compensation• X Flash modeYou can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.• n Self-timerIf you select ON, the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.• p Macro modeUse macro mode when taking close-up images.• o Exposure compensationYou can adjust overall image brightness.The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode.Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.The following menus are available.• A Shooting menuAvailable by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.• G Playback menuAvailable by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playbackmode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.• D Movie menuAvailable by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.Allows you to change movie recording settings.• z Setup menuAllows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language,etc.1 Press the d (menu) button.• The menu is displayed.2 Press the multi selector J.• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Image modeWhite balanceContinuousShooting menuMenu icons3 Use HI to select the desired menuicon.• The menu is changed.S e t u pElec tronic VRSound settingsAuto offTime zone and dateM o n i tor settingsDate stamp4 Press the k button.• The menu options become selectable.Elec tronic VRSound settingsAuto offTime zone and dateM o n i tor settingsDate stamp5 Use HI to select a menu option, andthen press the k button.• The settings for the option you selected aredisplayed. OffDate stampDate and tim eDate6 Use HI to select the setting, and thenpress the k button.• The setting you selected is applied.• When you are finished using the menu, press thed button. OffDate stampDate and tim eDate• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or thestate of the camera.• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button.Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.Installing ViewNX 2An Internet connection is required.For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer.Start the computer and download the installer from:http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/2 Double-click the downloaded file.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.4 Exit the installer.Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac).1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can beinserted directly in the slot.• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-partysuppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory cardis inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USBcable. Turn the camera on.2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer.Start Transfer• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to thecomputer.3 Terminate the connection.• If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in thecomputer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to thememory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. If thecamera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect theUSB cable.If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems belowbefore consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.The camera is on but does not respond.Wait for recording to end.If the problem persists, turn the camera off.If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you areusing an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that although anydata currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been recorded will notbe affected by removing or disconnecting the power source.Camera turns off without warning.• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function).• The camera or batteries have become too cold and cannot operate properly.• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off until the inside of thecamera has cooled, and then try turning it on again.Monitor is blank.• The camera is off.• The batteries are exhausted.• The camera has entered standby mode to save power. Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button.Camera becomes hot.The camera may become hot when used for an extended period of time to shoot moviesor when used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction.Printed in SingaporeCT5E02(11)6MN56111-02Quick Start GuideThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L31 digital camera.Before using the camera, please thoroughly read “Confirming the Package Contents” and “ForYour Safety” on the reverse side for correct use of the camera. After reading, please keep thismanual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.The Quick Start Guide introduces the procedures necessary in using this camera for the first time.For more detailed information, please download the “Reference Manual” from the following URL.http://nikonimglib.com/manual/The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from theAdobe website.About This Manual• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so thatmonitor indicators can be more clearly shown.• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actualproduct.DIGITAL CAMERAPreparing for ShootingTransferring Images to the Computer

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