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Digital Camera Trademark Information Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersMore on Playback Movies Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of mal- function Do not disassemble Observe the following pre For Your SafetyObserve caution when han- dling batteries Iii CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Interface Cables Modifications Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Image Mode Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusConnecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer 107 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Vibration reduction Self-timer lamp cParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Number of exposures MonitorShooting Current frame number PlaybackMonitor Full-Frame Playback Mode SelectorBasic Operations/Displaying the Help Multi Selector Help Displays Menu Button Turning On and Off the Camera Close the battery-chamber coverInsert the Batteries Supported Batteries Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesBattery Type Alternative Power Resources Press J Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeTurn on the camera Press G or H to choose Yes and press d Date menu is displayed Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeSelect 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 CardsTurn the camera off, and open the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Turn the camera on Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnSlide the mode selector to L Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Vibration Reduction Indicators in L auto ModeSelect L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On Available Functions in L auto Mode Frame the picture Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus Lock Focus and ShootAutofocus Shutter-Release Button Press Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Flash menu is displayed Using the FlashPress J flash mode Flash Lamp Using the FlashWhen Lighting is Poor AF-assist Illuminator Press the shutter-release button Fully Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress 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 ModePress L macro close-up mode Macro Close-up Mode Era is turned off Exposure CompensationPress d See Voice Recording c Scene ModeImage Mode Scene Modes Press m to display the scene menu Taking Pictures in Scene Modes AF-Assist Illumination Scene ModesFollowing scene modes are available Main subject and background lighting in portraits shot Scene ModesNight Portrait 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 cTake the first picture Take the second picture Monitor display returns to that shown in step Press d to finalize the seriesPanorama Assist BSS Shooting in Anti-shake ModeImage Mode in Anti-shake Mode Press F K guide is displayed Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeFrame 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 ModeOne-Touch Portrait Menu Applying Portrait Effect Face-Priority AF Settings for One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait Menu Display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail Or 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing 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 PicturesPicture Editing Restrictions on Picture Editing New copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created Enhancing Contrast D-LightingPress the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d Editing Pictures Confirmation dialog will be displayed Cropped Copy Image ModeCreating a Cropped Copy Crop Press m Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Resizing Pictures Small PicturePress G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d Playback menu is displayed Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Press the shutter-release button to start recording Select T modeSettings for Movie Mode Recording Movies Displaying the Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menuMovie Menu Movie File and Folder Names Selecting Movie OptionsMovie Menu Movie menu offers the options shown below Press d to end recording Stop-Motion MoviesPress 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 ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode ZSingle AF default setting Tion. The following operations are available Volume indicatorMovie Playback Deleting Movie Files To start voice recording Making a Voice RecordingPress the shutter-release button Adding an index Making a Voice RecordingMonitor During Voice Recordings Sound File Playing Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer Returning to the Voice Recording ModeOperations During Playback Playing Voice Recordings Choose Yes and press d Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press d Choose the desired file No sound file. Message Copying Voice RecordingsCopy Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a TV cConnecting to a Computer c Connecting to a Printer c Tune the television to the video channel Connecting to a TVTurn the camera off Connect the A/V cable Confirming USB Option Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Press G or H to choose PTP or Mass Setting the USB OptionPress G or H to choose Interface and press d Press G or H to choose USB and press d Camera connection Connecting the USB CableTransferring 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 TrashDisconnect the camera once transfer is complete Marking Pictures for Transfer Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a PrinterImageLink-compatible Printers Connect the USB cable as shown below Turn the camera on Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Turn the printer on Press G or H to choose Copies and press d Printing Pictures One at a TimePress 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 mPrinting 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 modeCreating 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 optionsCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Print Set Removing the Dock Insert Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible PrinterPlace your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift Follow the procedures described in the printer manual Following options are available in the shooting menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuDisplaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image Mode 169 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 SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in L mode Flash mode Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying 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 ShowChoose Start and press d Slide show begins Protect Delete Transfer Marking Copies CopyMemory contains no images. Message File Names of Copied Pictures Following options are available in the setup menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Menus Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Nikon When Select an image is SelectedQuick Startup Welcome Screen New city time zone screen is displayed Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate 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 SettingsPhoto Info Following options are available Date imprint and Print set Date ImprintDate Imprint Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Date Counter 100 On default settingVibration Reduction AF Assist 101 Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off 102 Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting the Memory Card 103 Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transferLanguage Interface 104 Reset All Others Setup menu105 View the current camera firmware version Battery TypeFirmware Version 106 107 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 108 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 109 Caring for the Camera Batteries CleaningSelf-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED 110 111 Storage 112 Error Messages 113 Error Messages 114 115 116 Display Problem SolutionDo not connect other Interface error Have been connected 117 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Shooting TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution Electronically Controlled Cameras 119 120 Playback With camera Problem Cause/Solution Cannot mark pictures for121 Button in PictureProject Pictures to be printed or Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera Specifications122 123 Specifications Dock Insert PV-13 Specifications 125 Supported Standards 126 SymbolsIndex 127 128 129 130 131 Nikon Corporation

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