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