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Introduction

Technical Notes	107
Optional Accessories	107
Image/Sound File and Folder Names	108
Caring for the Camera	109
Cleaning	110
Storage	111
Error Messages	112
Troubleshooting	117
Specifications	122
Supported Standards	125
Index	126

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Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers More on PlaybackMovies Voice Recording For Your Safety Turn off in the event of mal- functionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Observe caution when han- dling batteriesIii Observe the following pre Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible PrinterImage Mode 107 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Self-timer lamp c Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap Vibration reduction Parts of the Camera Monitor ShootingNumber of exposures Playback MonitorCurrent frame number Mode Selector Basic Operations/Displaying the HelpMulti Selector Full-Frame Playback Menu Button Help Displays Close the battery-chamber cover Insert the BatteriesSupported Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Battery TypeAlternative Power Resources Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Setting Display Language, Date, and Time Turn on the cameraPress G or H to choose Yes and press d Press J Setting Display Language, Date, and Time Select your home time zone c 96 and press dPress G or H to edit the month M and press J Date menu is displayed Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off, and open the memory card slot coverInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On Slide the mode selector to LCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the camera on Indicators in L auto Mode Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnAvailable Functions in L auto Mode Vibration Reduction Using the Zoom Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio Digital Zoom Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Focus and Shoot AutofocusShutter-Release Button Focus Lock Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Full-Frame PlaybackDeleting Pictures Press Full-Frame Playback Mode Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Using the Flash Press J flash modeFlash menu is displayed Using the Flash When Lighting is PoorAF-assist Illuminator Flash Lamp Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press H self-timerPress the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d Press the shutter-release button Fully Macro Close-up Mode Press L macro close-up modeMacro Close-up Mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Exposure Compensation Press dEra is turned off Scene Mode Image ModeScene Modes See Voice Recording c Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Press m to display the scene menu Scene Modes Following scene modes are availableAF-Assist Illumination Scene Modes Night PortraitMain 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 Other settings can be selected Back light B1 H Off1 F Off1 I 01 u Auto1 Taking Pictures for a Panorama c Take the first pictureTake the second picture Scene Press d to finalize the series Panorama AssistMonitor display returns to that shown in step Shooting in Anti-shake Mode Image Mode in Anti-shake ModePress F BSS Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode Frame a picture using the K guidePress a K guide is displayed Press m in the one-touch portrait Mode One-Touch Portrait MenuApplying Portrait Effect Press G or H to choose the option and press d Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode One-Touch Portrait MenuFace-Priority AF Or 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackPressing t j in full-frame playback c 22 to Display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press Description Zoom Editing Pictures Picture EditingRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Pictures Enhancing Contrast D-Lighting Press the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press dEditing Pictures New copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created Cropped Copy Image Mode Creating a Cropped Copy CropPress m Confirmation dialog will be displayed Resizing Pictures Small Picture Press G or H to choose the desired copy size and press dPlayback menu is displayed Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Select T mode Settings for Movie ModeRecording Movies Press the shutter-release button to start recording Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options Movie MenuMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie File and Folder Names Stop-Motion Movies Press the shutter-release button to record the first framePress the shutter-release button to record the second frame Press d to end recording Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeZSingle AF default setting Movie File Names and Folder Names Volume indicator Movie PlaybackDeleting Movie Files Tion. The following operations are available Making a Voice Recording Press the shutter-release buttonTo start voice recording Making a Voice Recording Monitor During Voice RecordingsSound File Adding an index Playing Voice Recordings Returning to the Voice Recording Mode Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer Copying Voice Recordings Choose the copy option and press dChoose the desired file Choose Yes and press d Copying Voice Recordings CopyNo sound file. Message Connecting to a TV c Connecting to a Computer cConnecting to a Printer c Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a TV Turn the camera offConnect the A/V cable Tune the television to the video channel Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstalling PictureProject Confirming USB Option Setting the USB Option Press G or H to choose Interface and press dPress G or H to choose USB and press d Press G or H to choose PTP or Mass Connecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures to a ComputerTransfer pictures and movies Camera connection Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the Trash Disconnect the camera once transfer is completeMarking Pictures for Transfer Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Connecting to a Printer ImageLink-compatible PrintersTurn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterTurn the printer on Connect the USB cable as shown below Turn the camera on Printing Pictures One at a Time Press the multi selector I or J toChoose a picture and press d Press G or H to choose Copies and press d When the print selection screen is dis Played, press m Printing Multiple PicturesPress G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d Press G or H to choose Start print and press d Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies Up to nine of each and press d Paper Size Press m in playback mode Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPress G or H to choose Print selected and press d Choose the pictures and number of cop Set the date and info options Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set Deleting All Print Orders Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and liftFollow the procedures described in the printer manual Removing the Dock Insert Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting MenuFollowing options are available in the shooting menu Image Mode Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining 169 White Balance Preset White Balance Press G or H to choose Measure Continuous Icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor c BSS Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L modeFlash mode Self-timer Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuFollowing options are available in the playback menu Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m Choose a picture Playback Options The Playback Menu Slide Show Choose Start and press dSlide show begins Slide show ends or is paused. Choose Restart Delete Protect Transfer Marking Copy Memory contains no images. MessageFile Names of Copied Pictures Copies Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Following options are available in the setup menu Displaying the Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus When Select an image is Selected Quick StartupWelcome Screen Nikon Setting Travel Destination Time Zone DatePress G or H to choose Y and press d New city time zone screen is displayed Back-up Battery Home Time Zone Time Zones GMT + Location Monitor Settings Photo InfoFollowing options are available Following display options are available Date Imprint Date ImprintDate imprint and Print set Date Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown below On default setting Vibration ReductionAF Assist 100 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsAuto Off 101 Format Memory/O Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting the Memory Card 102 Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transfer LanguageInterface 103 Reset All 104 Setup menu 105Others Battery Type Firmware Version106 View the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 108 Caring for the Camera 109 Cleaning Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED110 Batteries Storage 111 Error Messages 112 Error Messages 113 114 115 Display Problem Solution Do not connect other Interface error Have been connected116 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply117 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/SolutionElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting 119 Playback 120 Problem Cause/Solution Cannot mark pictures for 121Button in PictureProject Pictures to be printed or With camera Specifications 122Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera Specifications 123 Specifications Dock Insert PV-13 Supported Standards 125 Symbols Index126 127 128 129 130 131 Nikon Corporation

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