Digital Camera
Trademark Information
Voice Recording
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
More on Playback
Movies
Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of mal- function
Do not disassemble
Observe the following pre
For Your Safety
Observe caution when han- dling batteries
Iii
CD-ROMs
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
Interface Cables
Modifications
Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries
Table of Contents
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Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Image Mode
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About This Manual
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Vibration reduction
Self-timer lamp c
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Parts of the Camera
Shooting
Monitor
Number of exposures
Monitor
Playback
Current frame number
Full-Frame Playback
Mode Selector
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Multi Selector
Help Displays
Menu Button
Turning On and Off the Camera
Close the battery-chamber cover
Insert the Batteries
Supported Batteries
Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Battery Type
Alternative Power Resources
Press J
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Turn on the camera
Press G or H to choose Yes and press d
Date menu is displayed
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Select your home time zone c 96 and press d
Press G or H to edit the month M and press J
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Turn the camera off, and open the memory card slot cover
Insert the memory card
Removing Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Formatting Memory Cards
Turn the camera on
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Slide the mode selector to L
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Vibration Reduction
Indicators in L auto Mode
Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On
Available Functions in L auto Mode
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Digital Zoom
Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus Lock
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Shutter-Release Button
Press
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback
Deleting Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Press J flash mode
Using the Flash
Flash menu is displayed
Flash Lamp
Using the Flash
When Lighting is Poor
AF-assist Illuminator
Press the shutter-release button Fully
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press H self-timer
Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d
Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture
Macro Close-up Mode
Press L macro close-up mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Press d
Exposure Compensation
Era is turned off
See Voice Recording c
Scene Mode
Image Mode
Scene Modes
Press m to display the scene menu
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
Following scene modes are available
Scene Modes
AF-Assist Illumination
Night Portrait
Scene Modes
Main subject and background lighting in portraits shot
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
Z1 H Off1 F On I 01 u Auto1
B1 H Off1 F Off1 I 01 u Auto1
Other settings can be selected Back light
Scene
Taking Pictures for a Panorama c
Take the first picture
Take the second picture
Panorama Assist
Press d to finalize the series
Monitor display returns to that shown in step
BSS
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
Image Mode in Anti-shake Mode
Press F
K guide is displayed
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Frame a picture using the K guide
Press a
Press G or H to choose the option and press d
Press m in the one-touch portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Menu
Applying Portrait Effect
One-Touch Portrait Menu
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
Face-Priority AF
Display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail
Or 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Pressing t j in full-frame playback c 22 to
Press Description Zoom
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
Editing Pictures
Picture Editing
Restrictions on Picture Editing
New copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created
Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting
Press the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d
Editing Pictures
Confirmation dialog will be displayed
Cropped Copy Image Mode
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press m
Small picture copy is created at the chosen size
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d
Playback menu is displayed
Deleting Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Press the shutter-release button to start recording
Select T mode
Settings for Movie Mode
Recording Movies
Movie Menu
Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu
Displaying the Movie Menu
Movie File and Folder Names
Selecting Movie Options
Movie Menu
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Press d to end recording
Stop-Motion Movies
Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame
Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame
Movie File Names and Folder Names
Auto-Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
ZSingle AF default setting
Tion. The following operations are available
Volume indicator
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Press the shutter-release button
Making a Voice Recording
To start voice recording
Adding an index
Making a Voice Recording
Monitor During Voice Recordings
Sound File
Playing Voice Recordings
Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer
Returning to the Voice Recording Mode
Operations During Playback
Playing Voice Recordings
Choose Yes and press d
Copying Voice Recordings
Choose the copy option and press d
Choose the desired file
Copy
Copying Voice Recordings
No sound file. Message
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a TV c
Connecting to a Computer c
Connecting to a Printer c
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a TV
Turn the camera off
Connect the A/V cable
Confirming USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Press G or H to choose PTP or Mass
Setting the USB Option
Press G or H to choose Interface and press d
Press G or H to choose USB and press d
Camera connection
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Transfer pictures and movies
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash
Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
Marking Pictures for Transfer
ImageLink-compatible Printers
Connecting to a Printer
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connect the USB cable as shown below Turn the camera on
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Turn the printer on
Press G or H to choose Copies and press d
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Press the multi selector I or J to
Choose a picture and press d
Press G or H to choose Start print and press d
When the print selection screen is dis Played, press m
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d
Up to nine of each and press d
Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies
Paper Size
Choose the pictures and number of cop
Press m in playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Press G or H to choose Print selected and press d
Deleting All Print Orders
Set the date and info options
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Print Set
Removing the Dock Insert
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer
Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift
Follow the procedures described in the printer manual
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Following options are available in the shooting menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image Mode
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Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining
White Balance
Press G or H to choose Measure
Preset White Balance
Continuous
BSS
Icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor c
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome
Color Options
Self-timer
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode
Flash mode
Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Following options are available in the playback menu
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Choose a picture
Slide show ends or is paused. Choose Restart
Slide Show
Choose Start and press d
Slide show begins
Protect
Delete
Transfer Marking
Copies
Copy
Memory contains no images. Message
File Names of Copied Pictures
Following options are available in the setup menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Menus
Nikon
When Select an image is Selected
Quick Startup
Welcome Screen
New city time zone screen is displayed
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Press G or H to choose Y and press d
Home Time Zone
Back-up Battery
GMT + Location
Time Zones
Following display options are available
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Following options are available
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Date imprint and Print set
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Date Counter
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On default setting
Vibration Reduction
AF Assist
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off
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Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the Memory Card
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Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transfer
Language
Interface
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Reset All
105
Setup menu
Others
View the current camera firmware version
Battery Type
Firmware Version
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Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
109
Caring for the Camera
Batteries
Cleaning
Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED
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Storage
112
Error Messages
113
Error Messages
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Do not connect other Interface error Have been connected
Display Problem Solution
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
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Shooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Playback
With camera
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot mark pictures for
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Button in PictureProject Pictures to be printed or
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera
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Specifications
Dock Insert PV-13
Specifications
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Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
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