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p Reset All	109
s Battery Type	111
dProtect	111
fRotate Image	112
hCopy	113
r Firmware Version	114
Technical Notes	115
Optional Accessories	115
Approved Memory Cards	115
Image File and Folder Names	116
Caring for the Camera	117
Cleaning	118
Storage	119
Error Messages	120
Troubleshooting	123
Specifications	128
Supported Standards	131
Index	132

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User’s Manual Trademark Information Shooting in the Auto Mode Shooting in the High Sensitivity ModeIntroduction First Steps Mode For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when using the flash IiiUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Avoid contact with liquid crystal Modifications Interface CablesNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Tel Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 101 102103 104 109 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 Parts of the Camera Camera Body Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Raising the Built-in FlashLowering the Built-in Flash Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens Cap Monitor Shooting Displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode PlaybackCurrent frame number 111 Ashooting mode button Basic OperationsCplayback button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Multi Selector For ShootingFor Playback For the Menu Screen Switching Between Tabs Button Help Displays About the Shutter-release Button Inserting the Batteries Applicable BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Battery TypeAlternative Power Resources Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraChoose Yes and press k Daylight Saving Time When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k Choose the order in which the day, monthYear are displayed and press k or K Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press a Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cardInserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Check the battery level and number Battery level indicatorExposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining Indicators Displayed in GEasy auto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select G Easy Auto ModeAvailable functions in easy auto mode Easy auto mode Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Using the Zoom When the image size is smallDigital Zoom Frame a Picture When peoples faces front view are recognized Focus indicatorFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Blink Warning Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press cplayback Playback Mode Power on by pressing cDeleting the last picture taken while in shooting mode Viewing Pictures Easy auto mode Restrictions applied to the functions in the easy auto modeFlash Settings in Easy Auto Mode Automatic Scene Selection Shooting in the Auto Mode Press Ato display the shooting Mode selection menuPress the multi selector H or Ito choose a and press k Frame the subject and shoot Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode Raise the built-in flash a Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W Flash Mode SettingLowering the Built-in Flash Flash Lamp Red-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press nself-timerUse the multi selector to choose on and press Press the shutter-release button Macro Mode Press p macro modeMacro Mode Macro Mode Setting Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k Setting is appliedExposure Compensation Press o exposure compensation Using the Scene Mode Setting the Scene ModePress the multi selector K, select a scene mode and press k Image Mode Features Using the Scene ModeSmile indicator Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Off*2 Beach/snow HSunset JNight landscape Museum Using the Scene Mode Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for Food Mode Use when shooting foodsVibration reduction a 102 setting and hold Use the multi selector H or Ito choose white balance White balance in Food Mode Press the shutter-release button to ShootRelease button the rest of the way down Takes the picture Taking Pictures for a Panorama Use the multi selector to choose the direction Press kShoot the first picture Shoot the second picture Press kwhen shooting is completed Panorama AssistPanorama Maker More Information Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode Press Ain shooting mode to enterSelect the third icon from the top, and then press K Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose d and press k Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode Sport Continuous Menu Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode Camera enters Bhigh sensitivity modePress the multi selector Jor Kto choose B and press k Border Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode Options that can be used in High Sensitivity Using the Smile Mode Camera enters smile modePress the multi selector Jor Kto choose a and press k Shutter is automatically released Exit smile mode by pressing a Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection featuresShooting in the Smile Mode Available Functions in Smile Mode Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackCalendar display Use Description Choose date Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures taken in Face PriorityUse Description Zoom 10× Editing Pictures Picture EditingRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Use the multi selector to chooseLighting and press k Choose OK and press k Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Refine copy compositionUse the multi selector to select Yes and press About the size of the original image Resizing Pictures Small Picture Use the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press k Changing Movie Settings Recording MoviesRecording Movies Maximum length of the movie that can Movie Menu Selecting Movie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k Movie PlaybackDeleting Movie Files Connecting to a TV Turn off the cameraTune the television to the video channel Hold down c to turn on the camera Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Turn on the camera Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading Disconnect the camera when transfer is completeTurn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Using a Card Reader Using Standard OS Operations to Open ImagePanorama Creation with Panorama Maker Connecting to a Printer Printing PicturesTurn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn on the printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choose Copies and press kChoose Paper size and press k Choose the desired Paper size and press k When the print selection screen is displayed, press d Printing Multiple PicturesChoose Start print and press k Printing starts Print selection Paper Size Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose whether or not to also print shooting Date and photo informationCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print Orders Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AImage Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Print size printed atNormal PC screen Flash Mode BWhite Balance Preset Manual Manual in the White balance menu, and press kChoose Measure Camera zooms Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector ContinuousMulti-shot FColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome QDistortion Control Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Flash mode Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options Selecting Multiple Pictures BSlide Show Use the multi selector to choose StartSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Press the cbutton Playback mode Md Playback menu M cDelete DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsMotion detection 103 Displaying the Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuDisplay the menu screen and select z Setup Press dto display the menu screen Press H or Ito select the ztab Press Kor k Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Ma Menus MenusChoose the initial menus displayed Menu names Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mc Welcome screen None default setting No welcome screen will be displayedCWelcome Screen Setting Travel Destination Time Zone DateUse the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k Choose xTravel destination and press k Clock Battery WHome Time ZoneNew city time zone menu is displayed Press k to enter the travel destination Time Zones A16 EMonitor Settings Following settings are availablePress the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MeMonitor settings Photo Info 100Auto info Framing grid Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mf Date imprint FDate Imprint101 Date Imprint and Print Set Using Vibration Reduction with Movies Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mg Vibration reductionGVibration reduction Off Motion detection is not enabled UMotion Detection ISound Settings Change settings for AF-assist illuminationAdjust the following sound settings HAF Assist Exiting Standby Mode Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mk Auto offKAuto Off LFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting internal memoryFormatting a Memory Card Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards OVideo Mode Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mn LanguagePress the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mo Video mode Language DBlink Warning Operating the Did someone blink? Screen108 PReset All 109 Setup Menu 110Others SBattery Type Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Ms Battery typePress the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MdProtect Protect Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MfRotate image FRotate Image112 Rotate Counterclockwise Select an option from the copy screen using CopyMulti selector and press k Choose the copy option and press k Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MrFirmware version RFirmware Version114 View the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards115 SanDisk 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2, 16 GB*2 Image File and Folder Names 116Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 . JPG Caring for the Camera 117 Cleaning Battery118 Caring for the Camera Storage 119 Error Messages 120 Error Messages 121 122 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply123 Troubleshooting 124Electronically Controlled Cameras 125 126 127 Specifications 128Nikon Coolpix L100 Digital Camera Specifications 129 Specifications Supported Standards 131 Symbols Index132 Off Optical zoom Optional Accessories Panorama assist p 43 133 Self-timer lamp 4 Shooting 20, 22Sepia Shutter soundPage CT9B0111

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