Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L1 digital camera. This manual has been 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.

The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera.

•Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpack- ing and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your fi rst photographs, and transferring them to your computer.

•PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference Manual con- tains information on using the PictureProject software provided with your cam- era. For information on viewing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and edu- cation, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequent ly-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Ad- ditional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

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