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Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersMore on Playback Voice Recording Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of mal- function Handle the camera strap with care Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when han- dling batteries Observe the following pre Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables 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 Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Attaching the Camera Strap Self-timer lamp cParts of the Camera Vibration reduction Parts of the Camera Number of exposures MonitorShooting Current frame number PlaybackMonitor Multi Selector Mode SelectorBasic Operations/Displaying the Help Full-Frame Playback Menu Button Help Displays Supported Batteries Close the battery-chamber coverInsert the Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Alternative Power Resources Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesBattery Type Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode Press G or H to choose Yes and press d Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeTurn on the camera Press J Press G or H to edit the month M and press J Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeSelect your home time zone c 96 and press d Date menu is displayed Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsTurn the camera off, and open the memory card slot cover Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Select L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera OnSlide the mode selector to L Turn the camera on Available Functions in L auto Mode Indicators in L auto ModeSelect L Auto Mode and Turn the Camera On Vibration Reduction Ready the camera Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Frame the picture Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio Digital Zoom Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Shutter-Release Button Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus Lock Deleting Pictures Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing/Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Flash menu is displayed Using the FlashPress J flash mode AF-assist Illuminator Using the FlashWhen Lighting is Poor Flash Lamp Press the multi selector G or H to choose On and press d Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress H self-timer Press the shutter-release button Fully Macro Close-up Mode Macro Close-up ModePress L macro close-up mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Era is turned off Exposure CompensationPress d Scene Modes Scene ModeImage Mode See Voice Recording c Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Press m to display the scene menu 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 Other settings can be selected Back light B1 H Off1 F Off1 I 01 u Auto1 Take the second picture Taking Pictures for a Panorama cTake the first picture Scene Monitor display returns to that shown in step Press d to finalize the seriesPanorama Assist Press F Shooting in Anti-shake ModeImage Mode in Anti-shake Mode BSS Press a Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeFrame a picture using the K guide K guide is displayed Applying Portrait Effect Press m in the one-touch portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait Menu Press G or H to choose the option and press d Face-Priority AF Settings for One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait Menu Pressing t j in full-frame playback c 22 to Or 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press Description Zoom Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing PicturesPicture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Pictures Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast D-LightingPress the multi selector G or H to choose OK and press d New copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created Press m Cropped Copy Image ModeCreating a Cropped Copy Crop Confirmation dialog will be displayed Playback menu is displayed Resizing Pictures Small PicturePress G or H to choose the desired copy size and press d Small picture copy is created at the chosen size Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Recording Movies Select T modeSettings for Movie Mode Press the shutter-release button to start recording Displaying the Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menuMovie Menu Movie menu offers the options shown below Selecting Movie OptionsMovie Menu Movie File and Folder Names Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame Stop-Motion MoviesPress the shutter-release button to record the first frame Press d to end recording ZSingle AF default setting Auto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Movie File Names and Folder Names Deleting Movie Files Volume indicatorMovie Playback Tion. The following operations are available To start voice recording Making a Voice RecordingPress the shutter-release button Sound File Making a Voice RecordingMonitor During Voice Recordings Adding an index Playing Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Returning to the Voice Recording ModeOperations During Playback Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer Choose the desired file Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press d Choose Yes and press d No sound file. Message Copying Voice RecordingsCopy Connecting to a Printer c Connecting to a TV cConnecting to a Computer c Before Connecting the Camera Connect the A/V cable Connecting to a TVTurn the camera off Tune the television to the video channel Installing PictureProject Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Confirming USB Option Press G or H to choose USB and press d Setting the USB OptionPress G or H to choose Interface and press d Press G or H to choose PTP or Mass Transfer pictures and movies Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures to a Computer Camera connection Marking Pictures for Transfer Drag the untitled camera volume no Name to the TrashDisconnect the camera once transfer is complete Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a PrinterImageLink-compatible Printers Turn the printer on Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Connect the USB cable as shown below Turn the camera on Choose a picture and press d Printing Pictures One at a TimePress the multi selector I or J to Press G or H to choose Copies and press d Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d When the print selection screen is dis Played, press mPrinting Multiple Pictures 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 G or H to choose Print selected and press d Press m in playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose the pictures and number of cop Print Set Set the date and info optionsCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print Orders Follow the procedures described in the printer manual Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible PrinterPlace your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift Removing the Dock Insert Following options are available in the shooting menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuDisplaying 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 Flash mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in L mode Self-timer Following options are available in the playback menu Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m Choose a picture Playback Options The Playback Menu Slide show begins Slide ShowChoose Start and press d Slide show ends or is paused. Choose Restart Delete Protect Transfer Marking File Names of Copied Pictures CopyMemory contains no images. Message Copies Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Following options are available in the setup menu Menus Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Welcome Screen When Select an image is SelectedQuick Startup Nikon Press G or H to choose Y and press d Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate New city time zone screen is displayed Back-up Battery Home Time Zone Time Zones GMT + Location Following options are available Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Following display options are available Date imprint and Print set Date ImprintDate Imprint Date Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown below AF Assist On default settingVibration Reduction 100 Auto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings 101 Formatting the Memory Card Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory 102 Interface Video mode Choose from Ntsc and PAL Auto transferLanguage 103 Reset All 104 Others Setup menu105 106 Battery TypeFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version 107 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Image/Sound File and Folder Names 108 Caring for the Camera 109 110 CleaningSelf-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED Batteries Storage 111 Error Messages 112 Error Messages 113 114 115 116 Display Problem SolutionDo not connect other Interface error Have been connected 117 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Electronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution Shooting 119 Playback 120 Button in PictureProject Pictures to be printed or Problem Cause/Solution Cannot mark pictures for121 With camera Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera Specifications122 Specifications 123 Specifications Dock Insert PV-13 Supported Standards 125 126 SymbolsIndex 127 128 129 130 131 Nikon Corporation