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Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Attach them at two places
Raising and Lowering the Flash
Shooting
Monitor
Playback
Current frame number
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Basic Operations
AShooting mode Button
CPlayback Button
EMovie-record Button
For Shooting
Multi Selector
For Playback
For the Menu Screen
When setting is finished, press the dbutton
Using Camera Menus
Press the multi selector Hor
To choose an item, and then press Kor the kbutton
Press the multi selector Ess the multi selector
About the Shutter-release Button
Inserting the Batteries
Applicable Batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
Battery Type
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Alternative Power Sources
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
To choose the desired language and press the kbutton
Press Hor Ito choose the date format,
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton
Press the kbutton or K
Press H, J, I, or Kto set the date and press the kbutton
Removing Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Inserting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Check the battery level and number
GEasy auto mode and press the kbutton
Press the Abutton Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Exposures remaining
Turn the Camera On and Select GEasy Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in GEasy auto Mode
Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode
4320×3240
Ready the camera
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom
Focus and Shoot
When a face is detected
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
During Saving
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Viewing Images Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Images
Press the cbutton
Monitor
Deleting Unwanted Images
Button
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Using the Flash
Selecting a Flash Mode
Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor
Using the Flash
Press mflash mode on the multi selector
Flash mode menu is displayed
Press the mflash pop-up button
Flash Mode Setting
Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W
Flash Lamp
Red-eye Reduction
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press nself-timer on the multi selector
Press the shutter-release button
Press oexposure compensation on the multi selector
Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the shutter-release button to shoot
Exposure Compensation Value
Press the Abutton in shooting Mode
Selecting Shooting Mode
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a shooting mode
Following shooting modes can be selected
Automatic Scene Selection
Easy Auto Mode
Selecting a Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode
Mode and press the multi selector Hor Ito select scene mode
Press the Abutton in shooting
Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes
Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode
Off
AF-assist illuminator a 115 does not light
ENight portrait
Off2
Party/indoor
IDusk/dawn
HSunset
JNight landscape
Museum
MFireworks show
Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode
Off2
Shooting for a Panorama
Take the next picture
One third of the image will be displayed as translucent
Panorama Assist
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Panorama Maker
More Information
Exit this shooting mode
Camera enters smart portrait mode
Shutter is automatically released
Auto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait Mode
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically Smart Portrait Mode
Self-Timer Lamp Blinking
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
Camera enters sport continuous mode
Frame the subject and shoot
Functions Available with Sport Continuous
Image mode Image mode a 53 can be set
M2048×1536, N1024×768 default setting, O640×480, m1920×1080
Shooting Continuously at High Speed Sport Continuous
Press the Abutton
Auto Mode
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose a Press the kbutton
Focus Lock
Press p macro mode on the multi selector
Macro Mode
Auto Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Changing AAuto Mode Settings Shooting Menu
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied at the Same Time
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Image Mode for Sport Continuous Mode
Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Aauto M dShooting menu M White balance
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Preset Manual
Select Measure
Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance
Continuous
Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector
Aauto M dShooting menu M Continuous
Limage size 2560 × 1920 pixels Digital zoom cannot be used
ISO Sensitivity
Auto default setting
ISO 3200 and ISO
Aauto M dShooting menu M ISO sensitivity
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
Aauto M dShooting menu M Color options
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time
Changing the Orientation Vertical/Horizontal of Images
Full-frame Operation
Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Display
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
Following operations are available in calendar display
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
More on Playback
Following options are available in playback mode
Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
APrint Order
Press the dbutton in playback mode
Choose Select images and press the k
Playback Menu
Choose the images up to 99 and number
Copies up to nine of each
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired
Print Date
Deleting All Print Orders
BSlide Show
Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M bSlide show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M dProtect
Selecting Multiple Images
Button Playback mode M dPlayback menu M fRotate image
FRotate Image
Rotate Counterclockwise
Multi selector and press the kbutton
Select an option from the copy screen using
Choose the copy option and press the k button
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
Image Editing Function
Restrictions on Image Editing
Original Images and Edited Copies
Editing Images
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Choose OK and press the kbutton
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Decreasing Image Size
Editing Images
New, smaller copy is created
Refine copy composition
OCrop Creating a Cropped Copy
About the size of the original image
Rotate image option a 73 to rotate the image so
Recording Movies
Turn the camera on and display the shooting mode screen
Lower the flash A7
Press the bemovie-record Button to start recording
Recording Movies
While the Camera Is Saving Movies
Recording Movies
Functions Available in Movie Mode
Following options can be adjusted from the movie menu
Changing Movie Recording Settings
Displaying the Movie Menu
Display the shooting screen and press the dbutton
Press K or the kbutton
Press Hor Ito select the Dtab
Movie Options
Select the type of movies that are recorded
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
Electronic VR
Enhanced Resolution
Reduces the effects of wind noise when recording movies
Wind Noise Reduction
Deleting Movies
Movie Playback
Press Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito choose Nchoose end
Point
Editing Movies
Connecting to a TV
When using the supplied audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Connecting to a TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Hold down the cbutton to turn on Camera
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer
Turn on the camera
Source device Start Transfer
Windows
Disconnecting the Camera
Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer
Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Printing Images
Connecting to a Printer
Print multiple images A100
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Check printer settings
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Printing Images One at a Time
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Images
Use the multi selector to choose Paper size
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Button. Choose Cancel and press the k
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Button to return to the print menu
Paper Size
102
Setup menu contains the following options
Setup Menu
103
Welcome screen 105
Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
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Menu is displayed
Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Welcome screen
Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Time zone and date
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Set the camera clock
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Press K
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Clock Battery
WHome Time Zone
Imprinting the Date on Images
Time Zones
109
Following settings are available
Monitor Settings
Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Monitor settings
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Photo Info
Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Print date
Print Date
Print Date and Print Order
When Continuous is set to Single
Using Vibration Reduction with Movies
Vibration Reduction
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When using Multi-shot 16 a
Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Motion detection
Motion Detection
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Specify sound settings
Sound Settings
AF Assist
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Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Auto off
Auto Off
Auto Off
Formatting internal memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting a Memory Card
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Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Language
Language
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Blink Warning
TV Settings
119
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
120
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
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Reset All
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Setup Menu
Movie Menu
Others
Battery Type
Preset manual in the White balance menu a
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Firmware Version
Dbutton M zSetup menu A104 M Firmware version
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View the current camera firmware version
125
Caring for the Camera
Battery
126
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
127
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Storage
Battery charger
Optional Accessories
129
Ni-MH batteries
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
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File and Folder Names
Images and movies are assigned file names as follows
DSCN0001 . JPG
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Error Messages
Error Messages
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P4224×2376 or M1920×1080
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
136
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Troubleshooting
137
Electronically Controlled Cameras
When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet
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Continuous
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Settings Setup menu TV settings
Specifications
141
Nikon Coolpix L120 Digital Camera
Specifications
Fireworks show scene mode
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Specifications
Weight Approx g 15.3 oz
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Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
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Daylight
Index
146
Eyelet for camera strap
JPG
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TV settings USB cable
Zoom control 4, 23
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