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Nikon COOLPIXL18NB, COOLPIXL18RR Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options.

aMenus A76

Choose how menus are displayed.

cWelcome screen A76

Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.

dDate A77

Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

eMonitor settings A80

Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

fDate imprint A81

Imprint date or date counter on pictures.

UAnti-shake AE A82

Increase the shutter speed and adjust the anti-shake AE settings for

shooting.

hAF assist A83

Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.

iSound settings A83

Adjust sound settings.

kAuto off A84

Set time before camera enters standby mode.

l/mFormat memory/Format card A85

Format internal memory or memory card.

nLanguage A86

Choose the language used for camera monitor display.

oVideo mode A86

Adjust settings necessary for connection to television.

pReset all A87

Restore camera settings to default values.

sBattery type A89

Choose type of batteries inserted in camera.

dProtect A89

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

hCopy A89

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

rFirmware version A90

Display camera firmware version.

Contents

Main Page Page ii For Your Safety WARNINGS iii iv v Notices Notice for customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX L18/L16 Page vii Table of Contents viii ix x Table of Contents 1 Introduction About This Manual D A C B C 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 3 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 123456 78910 12 1311 The Monitor Shooting 59 m 59 9h59m59s 1/60 F2.8 Playback 59 m 59 9 9h59m59s 8 Basic Operations The Shooting Mode Button The Shooting-mode Selection Menu The c (Playback) Button 9 C Basic Operations The d Button Help Displays Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button Insert the Batteries 1 2 3 Supported Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera B C D 14 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 1 The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. 2 language and press k. For information on using the multi selector, see The Multi Selector (A9). 6 7 and year are displayed and press k or K. 8 screen. 1 chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 B Inserting Memory Cards B Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode 1 2 3 4 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode D 20 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 Using the Zoom 21 Digital Zoom B 22 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 When people's faces (front view) are recognized: When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: 2 the way down. B D 24 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) 1 displayed in the monitor. 2 to select Yes and press Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C 26 Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode 1 2 flash mode and press k. Using the Flash B Flash lamp C Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 2 3 4 Macro Mode 1 2 3 C 30 1 2 3 C D 1 mode. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. 2 The camera enters A (auto) mode. Press d to select an option from the shooting menu. (A62) 1 2 3 D Features C Page 35 Page Page 38 Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k (A32). 2 3 4 5 The camera returns to step 2. B D 40 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C 41 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pictures taken in Face Priority Editing Pictures C D 43 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 1 (A24) or thumbnail (A40) playback mode and press d. 2 3 44 1 zoom in on the image. 2 3 4 45 1 (A24) or thumbnail (A40) playback mode and press d. 2 3 4 Recording Movies 1 2 B C D The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. C Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Connecting to a TV 1 2 3 4 5 B 50 Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 B 1 2 3 4 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X B 5 6 D Connecting to a Printer B D 55 Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 2 Check printer settings. 3 4 B Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 2 3 4 57 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 5 To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 7 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 3 4 DPOF printing and press k. 59 5 B 60 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 1 2 3 4 to nine) of each. 61 5 date and photo information. Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. B C Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu in auto mode (A31) contains the following options. Displaying the Shooting Menu A Image Mode C B White Balance B 1 2 3 4 5 C B 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 1 2 3 72 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 1 2 3 B c Delete C Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. 75 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 77 1 2 78 3 The travel destination menu is displayed. 4 B C D UTC +/ Location UTC +/ Location 80 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). B C U Anti-shake AE B h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Adjust the following sound settings. i Sound Settings k Auto Off C l m Format Memory/ 85 B 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 89 s Battery type d Protect 1 press k. 90 2 Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. B r Firmware Version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Image File and Folder Names Caring for the Camera B C Cleaning Storage Error Messages Page Error Messages 99 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply 100 Electronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Page 102 Playback Page Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Digital Camera Page B Supported Standards 108 Index Symbols A B C 109 F H I J 110 R S T U