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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
COOLPIX L18/L16
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
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The Monitor
Shooting
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Playback
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Basic Operations
The Shooting Mode Button
The Shooting-mode Selection Menu
The c (Playback) Button
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Basic Operations
The d Button
Help Displays
Attaching the Camera Strap
Shutter-release Button
Insert the Batteries
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Supported Batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
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The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.
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language and press k.
For information on using the multi selector, see The Multi Selector (A9).
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and year are displayed and press k or K.
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screen.
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chamber/memory card slot cover.
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Inserting Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select
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(Easy Auto) Mode
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
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Digital Zoom
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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When people's faces (front view) are recognized:
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized:
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the way down.
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)
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displayed in the monitor.
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to select Yes and press
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
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Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
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flash mode and press k.
Using the Flash
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Flash lamp
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
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Macro Mode
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D
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mode.
The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.
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The camera enters A (auto) mode. Press d to select an option from the shooting menu. (A62)
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Features
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results.
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Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k (A32).
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The camera returns to step 2.
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pictures taken in Face Priority
Editing Pictures
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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
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(A24) or thumbnail (A40) playback mode and press d.
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zoom in on the image.
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(A24) or thumbnail (A40) playback mode and press d.
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Recording Movies
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The Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
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Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Connecting to a TV
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Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing the Software
Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16
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Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X
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Connecting to a Printer
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Connecting the Camera and Printer
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Check printer settings.
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
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To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.
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Printing Multiple Pictures
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DPOF printing and press k.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
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to nine) of each.
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date and photo information.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu in auto mode (A31) contains the following options.
Displaying the Shooting Menu
A Image Mode
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B White Balance
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F Color Options
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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c Delete
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options.
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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Displaying the Setup Menu
G (easy auto) mode
Press d to display the setup menu.
Auto Mode, Scene Mode, and Movie Mode
To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (A9). To exit the setup menu, press d.
a Menus
Choose the initial menus displayed.
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
c Welcome Screen
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The travel destination menu is displayed.
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UTC +/ Location UTC +/ Location
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e Monitor Settings
Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness.
Photo Info
f Date Imprint
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6).
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U Anti-shake AE
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h AF Assist
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.
Adjust the following sound settings.
i Sound Settings
k Auto Off
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Format Memory/
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n Language
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
o Video mode
Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.
p Reset All
Setup Menu
Others
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s Battery type
d Protect
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press k.
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Firmware version
View the current camera firmware version.
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r Firmware Version
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
Image File and Folder Names
Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
Storage
Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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Playback
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Digital Camera
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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