User’s Manual
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Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode
Shooting in the Auto Mode
Introduction First Steps
Mode
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For Your Safety
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
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Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Interface Cables
Modifications
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Table of Contents
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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
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash
Raising the Built-in Flash
Lowering the Built-in Flash
Lens Cap
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Shooting
Monitor
Playback
Displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode
Current frame number
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Basic Operations
Ashooting mode button
Cplayback button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
For Shooting
Multi Selector
For Playback
For the Menu Screen
Button
Switching Between Tabs
About the Shutter-release Button
Help Displays
Inserting the Batteries
Applicable Batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
Battery Type
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Alternative Power Resources
Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Choose Yes and press k
Daylight Saving Time
Choose the order in which the day, month
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k
Year 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 card
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Inserting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Battery level indicator
Check the battery level and number
Exposures remaining
Number of Exposures Remaining
Indicators Displayed in GEasy auto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select G Easy Auto Mode
Available functions in easy auto mode
Frame a Picture
Easy auto mode
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
When the image size is small
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Focus indicator
When peoples faces front view are recognized
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Blink Warning
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Deleting Pictures
Press cplayback
Power on by pressing c
Playback Mode
Deleting the last picture taken while in shooting mode
Viewing Pictures
Restrictions applied to the functions in the easy auto mode
Easy auto mode
Flash Settings in Easy Auto Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
Press Ato display the shooting Mode selection menu
Shooting in the Auto Mode
Press the multi selector H or Ito choose a and press k
Frame the subject and shoot
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Flash
Press mflash mode
Raise the built-in flash a
Flash Mode Setting
Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W
Lowering the Built-in Flash
Flash Lamp
Red-eye Reduction
Press nself-timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Use the multi selector to choose on and press
Press the shutter-release button
Press p macro mode
Macro Mode
Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Setting is applied
Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k
Exposure Compensation
Press o exposure compensation
Setting the Scene Mode
Using the Scene Mode
Press the multi selector K, select a scene mode and press k
Image Mode
Using the Scene Mode
Features
Smile indicator
Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes
Off*2
HSunset
Beach/snow
JNight landscape
Museum
Using the Scene Mode
Using the Scene Mode
Use when shooting foods
Taking Pictures for Food Mode
Vibration 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 Shoot
Release button the rest of the way down Takes the picture
Use the multi selector to choose the direction Press k
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Shoot the first picture
Shoot the second picture
Panorama Assist
Press kwhen shooting is completed
Panorama Maker
More Information
Press Ain shooting mode to enter
Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode
Select the third icon from the top, and then press K
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose d and press k
Sport Continuous Menu
Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode
Camera enters Bhigh sensitivity mode
Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose B and press k
Border
Options that can be used in High Sensitivity
Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode
Camera enters smile mode
Using the Smile Mode
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose a and press k
Shutter is automatically released
Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection features
Exit smile mode by pressing a
Shooting in the Smile Mode
Available Functions in Smile Mode
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Display
Calendar display
Use Description Choose date
Pictures taken in Face Priority
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Use Description Zoom
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Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited
Use the multi selector to choose
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Lighting and press k
Choose OK and press k
Refine copy composition
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press
About the size of the original image
Use the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press k
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Recording Movies
Changing Movie Settings
Recording Movies
Maximum length of the movie that can
Selecting Movie Options
Movie Menu
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Turn off the camera
Connecting to a TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Hold down c to turn on the camera
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring 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 complete
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Using a Card Reader
Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Check printer settings
Turn on the printer
Choose Copies and press k
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Paper size and press k
Choose the desired Paper size and press k
Printing Multiple Pictures
When the print selection screen is displayed, press d
Choose Start print and press k
Printing starts
Print selection
Paper Size
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Date and photo information
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Deleting All Print Orders
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu
AImage Mode
Print size printed at
Number of Exposures Remaining
Normal
PC screen
BWhite Balance
Flash Mode
Manual in the White balance menu, and press k
Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Camera zooms
Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector
Continuous
Multi-shot
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome
FColor Options
QDistortion Control
Flash mode
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback menu contains the following options
Selecting Multiple Pictures
Use the multi selector to choose Start
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Press the cbutton Playback mode Md Playback menu M cDelete
Delete
Delete selected pictures or all pictures
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Motion detection 103
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Display the menu screen and select z Setup
Press dto display the menu screen
Press Kor k
Press H or Ito select the ztab
Menus
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Ma Menus
Choose 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 displayed
CWelcome Screen
Date
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k
Choose xTravel destination and press k
WHome Time Zone
Clock Battery
New city time zone menu is displayed
Press k to enter the travel destination
Time Zones A16
EMonitor Settings
Following settings are available
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MeMonitor settings
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Photo Info
Auto info
Framing grid
FDate Imprint
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mf Date imprint
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Date Imprint and Print Set
Using Vibration Reduction with Movies
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mg Vibration reduction
GVibration reduction
UMotion Detection
Off Motion detection is not enabled
Change settings for AF-assist illumination
ISound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
HAF Assist
Exiting Standby Mode
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mk Auto off
KAuto Off
Formatting internal memory
LFormat Memory/mFormat Card
Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mn Language
OVideo Mode
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Mo Video mode
Language
DBlink Warning
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
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PReset All
Setup Menu
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Others
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 Ms Battery type
SBattery Type
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MdProtect
Protect
FRotate Image
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MfRotate image
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Rotate Counterclockwise
Copy
Select an option from the copy screen using
Multi selector and press k
Choose the copy option and press k
RFirmware Version
Press the dbutton M zSetup menu a 92 MrFirmware version
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View the current camera firmware version
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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SanDisk 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2, 16 GB*2
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Image File and Folder Names
Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows
DSCN0001 . JPG
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Caring for the Camera
Battery
Cleaning
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Caring for the Camera
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Storage
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
123
Troubleshooting
124
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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126
127
Specifications
128
Nikon Coolpix L100 Digital Camera
129
Specifications
Specifications
131
Supported Standards
Symbols
Index
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Off Optical zoom Optional Accessories Panorama assist p 43
Shooting 20, 22
Self-timer lamp 4
Sepia
Shutter sound
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