DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Introduction
Preparation for Shooting
Basic Photography and Playback:
Auto Mode
L
b
F
A
i
Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode
Anti-shake Mode
One-Touch Portrait Mode
More on Playback
Movies
T
O
Voice Recording
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and
Printers
Shooting, Playback, and Setup
Menus
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Technical Notes
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Introduction
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod-
uct will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of mal-
function
Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the cam-
era or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source,
take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap
with care
Never place the strap around the
neck of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of chil-
dren
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
batteries or other small parts into
their mouths.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result
in injury. Repairs should be per-
formed only by qualified techni-
cians. Should the camera or AC
adapter break open as the result of
a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized ser-
vice representative for inspection
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the batteries.
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when han-
dling batteries
the batteries, such as discolora-
tion or deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when han-
dling batteries for use in this prod-
uct:
• Before replacing the batteries,
turn the product off. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved
for use in this product (c 10). Do
not use other types. Do not mix
old and new batteries or batteries
of different makes or types.
• Charge and use each pair of
Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1
NiMH batteries as a set. Do not
mix batteries from different pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct ori-
entation.
Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the
Battery
Charger
MH-71
(available separately)
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with
a dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger dur-
ing lightening storms. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
• Do not short or disassemble bat-
teries or attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose batteries to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure
to remove the batteries when no
charge remains.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly
tug or bend the power cable,
place it under heavy objects, or
expose it to heat or flame. Should
the insulation be damaged and
the wires become exposed, take it
to a Nikon-authorized service rep-
resentative for inspection. Failure
to observe these precautions
could result in fire or electric
shock.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
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For Your Safety
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
Do not operate the flash
with the flash window
touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the
input and output jacks, use only the
cables provided or sold by Nikon for
the purpose, to maintain compli-
ance with product regulations.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury
caused by broken glass and to pre-
vent liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your sub-
ject’s eyes could cause temporary
visual impairment. Particular care
should be observed if photograph-
ing infants, when the flash should
be no less than one meter (39 in.)
from the subject.
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Notices
• Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician
for help.
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications Com-
mission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
COOLPIX L12
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful
interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following mea-
sures:
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or modifi-
cations made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or pro-
vided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State
of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Nikon Inc.,
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus com-
plies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collec-
tion in European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropri-
ate collection point. Do not dis-
pose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii
About This Manual............................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................2
Parts of the Camera...........................................................................................4
The Monitor.......................................................................................................6
Shooting .......................................................................................................6
Playback........................................................................................................7
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help ..............................................................8
Mode Selector...............................................................................................8
Multi Selector................................................................................................8
MENU Button................................................................................................9
Help Displays.................................................................................................9
Insert the Batteries..........................................................................................10
Supported Batteries.....................................................................................10
Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................15
Step2 Frame a Picture .....................................................................................18
Step3 Focus and Shoot....................................................................................20
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ...............................................................26
Macro Close-up Mode.....................................................................................27
Exposure Compensation .................................................................................28
Scene Modes....................................................................................................31
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F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................38
i More on Playback.....................................................................................42
Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................48
T Movies .......................................................................................................49
Recording Movies............................................................................................49
Selecting Movie Options..............................................................................51
Stop-Motion Movies....................................................................................52
Y Auto-Focus Mode...................................................................................53
Deleting Movie Files ....................................................................................54
O Voice Recording..........................................................................................55
Making a Voice Recording..............................................................................55
Playing Voice Recordings................................................................................57
Copying Voice Recordings ..............................................................................59
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................................63
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Printing Multiple Pictures.............................................................................70
Z Image Mode .........................................................................................77
d White Balance........................................................................................79
q Continuous............................................................................................81
A BSS........................................................................................................82
d Color Options.........................................................................................83
Restrictions on Camera Settings ..................................................................84
z Slide Show .............................................................................................87
A Delete ....................................................................................................88
D Protect .................................................................................................88
E Transfer Marking ..................................................................................89
L Copy......................................................................................................90
R Menus....................................................................................................92
H Quick Startup.........................................................................................93
V Welcome Screen ....................................................................................93
W Date.......................................................................................................94
Z Monitor Settings....................................................................................97
f Date Imprint...........................................................................................98
b Vibration Reduction..............................................................................100
u AF Assist .............................................................................................100
h Sound Settings.....................................................................................101
i Auto Off ..............................................................................................101
j Language .............................................................................................103
k Interface...............................................................................................103
n Reset All...............................................................................................104
g Battery Type.........................................................................................106
B Firmware Version.................................................................................106
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Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................109
Troubleshooting............................................................................................117
Specifications.................................................................................................122
Index...............................................................................................................126
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About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, infor-
This icon marks tips, additional
mation that should be read
information that may be helpful
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j
k
before use to prevent damage to
the camera.
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available else-
where in this manual or in the
Quick Start Guide.
This icon marks notes, informa-
tion that should be read before
using the camera.
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Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are
shown in brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples
so that monitor icons can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual
display.
k Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on remov-
able memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the mem-
ory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the
memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be format-
ted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-
tion, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to fre-
quently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the
URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-
tronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries,
and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this
electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam-
era on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will
not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-
scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any
means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accu-
rate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced
by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local gov-
ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a
foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or repro-
duction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified docu-
ments stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by pri-
vate companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon
tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by
a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal cop-
ies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available soft-
ware, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of
such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all
data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it
with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to
also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (c 93). Care should be taken to
avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
F (vibration reduction)
button (c 19, 38)
A (one-touch portrait) button (c 39)
D-Lighting button (c 45)
Speaker (c 48, 54)
Power switch (c 10)
Shutter-release button
(c 20)
Built-in flash (c 24)
Built-in microphone
(c 48, 49)
Lens (c 110, 122)
Lens cover closed
Self-timer lamp (c 26)
AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100)
Eyelet for
camera
strap
Optional AC adapter power
cable connector (under cover)
(c 107)
Lens cover
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Parts of the Camera
J: Display flash mode menu
(c 24)
Multi selector (c 8)
H: Display self-timer
menu (c 26)
L: Display macro close-
up mode menu (c 27)
I: Adjust the exposure
setting (c 28)
d/E: Make selection/
transfer picture (c 63)
Monitor (c 6)
m button (c 9)
Zoom buttons (c 18)
t : Zoom out
v : Zoom in
j: Thumbnail play-
back (c 42)
k : Playback zoom
(c 43)
l : Help (c 9)
Tripod socket
Connector cover
(c 62, 65, 68)
i (playback)
button (c 22, 42)
Opening the connector cover
Cable connector
ImageLink (c 75)
Flash lamp (c 25)
Battery-chamber cover
(c 10)
Memory card slot cover (c 14)
T (delete) button (c 22, 48, 54)
Mode selector
(c 8, 16, 29, 49)
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and
playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
Shooting
2
5
6
AUTO
1
3
4
20 21
7
8
9
19
10
10
11
18
12
+
1.0
13
17
9999
16
15
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shooting mode*... 16, 29, 38, 39, 49
Exposure lock............................. 37
Macro close-up mode................. 27
Zoom indicator..................... 18, 27
Focus indicator........................... 20
Flash mode ................................ 24
Internal memory indicator .......... 17
Battery level indicator................. 16
ISO sensitivity ............................. 25
“Date not set” indicator...........112
Time zone indicator....................94
12
13 Date imprint/Date counter..........98
Number of exposures
14 remaining...................................16
Movie length..............................51
15 Focus area..................................20
16 Exposure compensation value.....28
17 Image mode...............................77
18 Color options setting..................83
19 White balance ............................79
20 Best shot selector (BSS)...............82
21 Continuous shooting mode ........81
10 Vibration reduction (VR) icon....38, 100
11 Self-timer indicator..................... 26
* Differs according to the current shooting mode. See each page for the monitor indicators.
* See “Voice Recording” (c 55) for the monitor indicators during voice recording and voice
playback.
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The Monitor
Playback
17
18
1
2
16
15
15/05/20007 12:00
9999.JPG
14
13
12
3
4
5
/
9999 9999
10
9
7
6
8
11
1
2
3
4
5
Internal memory indicator .......... 17
Battery level indicator................. 16
Volume indicator............ 48, 54, 58
Voice memo recording guide...... 48
Voice memo playback guide....... 48
10 Image mode...............................77
11 Small picture ..............................47
12 Protect icon................................88
13 Print-order icon ..........................73
14 Transfer icon ........................66, 89
15 File number and type................108
16 Movie indicator ..........................54
17 Date of recording .......................12
18 Time of recording.......................12
Current frame number/
total number of frames/ ............. 22
movie length.............................. 54
6
7
8
9
D-Lighting icon .......................... 45
Movie playback indicator............ 54
Voice memo icon ....................... 48
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Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Mode Selector
Set the mode selector to the desired mode.
b: Scene mode (c 29)
Select one of fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects of
shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes,
and let the camera do the rest. Voice recording, which records
and plays back sound only, can also be selected.
L: Auto mode (c 16)
T: Movie mode (c 49)
Record movies. Select one
of five movie options.
A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the majority
of camera settings are con-
trolled by the camera.
Multi Selector
In addition to activating the flash (c 24), self-timer (c 26), macro close-up
(c 27), and exposure compensation (c 28) modes and functions, the multi
selector is also used to perform the following operations.
Full-Frame Playback
Display the previous
picture (c 22).
(I or G)
Display the next picture
(c 22).
(J or H)
Navigating the Menus
Move cursor up (G).
Display the sub-menu, move
cursor right, or make selection
(J).
Return to the previous
menu, or move cursor
left (I).
Make selection.
Move cursor down (H).
* In the manual, the multi selector buttons for moving the cursor or selec-
tion up, down, left, and right are indicated with G, H, I and J.
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Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
MENU Button
When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the
mode which has been selected.
L
: Auto mode
→
→
→
→
→
→
Shooting menu (c 76)
Scene menu (c 29)
Movie menu (c 49)
One-touch portrait menu (c 40)
Anti-shake menu (c 38)
Playback menu (c 85)
b : Scene mode
T
: Movie mode
: One-touch portrait mode
A
F : Anti-shake mode
: Playback mode
i
To display the setup menu (c 91), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus.
Displayed
when the
menu con-
tains two
or more
Set up
Displayed when there
are one or more previ-
ous menu items.
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Vibration reduction
AF assist
--
--
Sound settings
Displayed when there
are one or more menu
items to follow.
pages.
MENU
?
Exit
Help Displays
Press v (l) to view a description of the currently selected item.
Continuous
Choose single frame,
continuous mode, or
multi-shot 16 (16 shots
in one picture).
W
T
Exit
Back
Pressing G or H shows the previous or next menu item. Press d while the
help dialog is displayed to apply the setting.
l Switch back to the shooting mode
While each menu is displayed (except for Voice recording), press the shutter-release button to
switch back to the shooting mode.
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Preparation for Shooting
Insert the Batteries
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
3
• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the bat-
teries from falling out.
2
1
2 Insert the batteries.
• Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
1
2
Supported Batteries
This camera uses the following size AA batteries.
• Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)
• Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries
• Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available
separately)
• Two ZR6 oxyride batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
ON/OFF
To turn off the camera, press the power switch
again.
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Insert the Batteries
j Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out
before removing or inserting batteries.
j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 110 of this manual.
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
Batteries with peeling
Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat
does not cover the area
negative terminal
around the negative terminal.
j Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in
the setup menu. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. If your cam-
era was purchased in Europe and alkaline batteries were supplied, change the setting to
[Alkaline]. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting
(c 106).
k Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
k Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (c 107).
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
k Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
If no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will dim to save power.
Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. The monitor turns off and the
power-on lamp blinks if no operations are performed for fifteen seconds.
If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds, the camera enters standby mode.
After a further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (c 101).
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned
on.
1 Turn on the camera.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment
and the monitor will turn on.
ON/OFF
2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J
to choose the desired language and
press d.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
Date
d.
Set time and date?
• If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
No
Yes
4 Press J.
Time zone
• The [Home time zone] menu is displayed.
London, Casablanca
DaylightSaving
l
Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [DaylightSaving] in the time zone menu and set the
date.
1 Press the multi selector H to choose [DaylightSaving].
2 Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).
The d button toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3 Press G and then J and proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [DaylightSaving] off from the [Date] menu (c 94) in
the setup menu. The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
5 Select your home time zone (c 96) and
Home time zone
press d.
• The [Date] menu is displayed.
London, Casablanca
MENU
Back
6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order
of the day, month, and year may differ
in some areas) and press J.
Date
D
M
Y
01
01
2007
00
:
00
7 Press G or H to edit the month ([M])
Date
and press J.
D
M
05
:
Y
15
2007
00
00
8 Press G or H to edit the year ([Y]), hour,
and minutes. Press J after setting each
item.
Date
D
M
05
:
Y
15
2007
00
• [D], [M], and [Y] blink.
00
9 Choose the order in which the day,
month, and year are displayed and press
d.
Date
D
M
05
:
Y
15
2007
• The settings are applied and monitor display
returns to the standard display for the current
mode.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 21 MB) or on
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 107).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically
stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory
card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory
card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or
transfer pictures from the internal memory.
1 Turn the camera off, and open the
memory card slot cover.
• Make sure that the camera is off (power-on
lamp is off) before inserting or removing the
memory card.
2 Insert the memory card.
• Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks
into place.
• Close the memory card slot cover.
Terminals
j Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or back-
wards could damage the camera or the memory
card. Be sure that the memory card is correctly ori-
ented when inserting.
Front
(label side)
Terminals
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Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off before
opening the memory card slot cover. Press the
memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once
released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ).
2
1
j Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed the memory card must
be formatted (c 102) before use.
Card is not formatted.
Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and
other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any
pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
Use the multi selector G or H to choose [Format] and
press d. The screen shown at right will be displayed. To
start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d.
No
Format
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until format-
ting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12, be
sure to format them (c 102).
j The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card
cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “Lock” posi-
tion. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.
Write protect switch
j Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted
from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card.
-
-
-
-
Eject the memory card
Remove the battery
Turn off the camera
Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step1 Select
L
(Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam-
eras.
1 Slide the mode selector to L.
2 Turn the camera on.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment
and the monitor will turn on.
ON/OFF
3 Check the battery level and number of
Battery level icon
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Monitor
NO ICON
Description
Batteries fully charged.
Batteries low; ready spare bat-
teries.
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Number of exposures
remaining
K
Batteries exhausted. Replace
batteries.
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and option chosen for the image mode setting (c 78).
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Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
Indicators in L (auto) Mode
Internal memory indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal mem-
ory. When memory card is inserted, M is
not displayed and pictures will be
recorded to memory card.
Shooting mode
L displayed in auto mode
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Image mode
Vibration reduction
Choose from seven options
Vibration reduction can be set up
depending on how you plan to use
the picture. The default setting is
E Normal (3,072 × 2,304).
according to the shooting conditions.
The default setting is W (On).
l Available Functions in L (auto) Mode
In L (auto) mode, macro close-up mode (c 27) and exposure compensation (c 28) can be
applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c 24) and self-timer (c 26). Pressing m
in L (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image
mode (c 77), white balance setting (c 79), and to apply continuous shooting (c 81), BSS
(c 82), and color options (c 83) to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.
l Vibration Reduction
[Vibration reduction] (c 100), when [On] (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effec-
tively correct blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly
occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes.
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Step2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera.
• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping
your fingers and other objects away from the lens,
flash, and AF-assist illuminator.
• When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the
camera clockwise so that the built-in flash is above
the lens.
2 Frame the picture.
• Frame the picture with the main subject positioned
near the center of the monitor.
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Using the Zoom
Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom.
Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visi-
ble in the frame, or v (k) to zoom in so that the
subject fills a larger area of the frame.
Zoom out Zoom in
W
T
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Step2 Frame a Picture
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding
v (k) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a
total magnification of 12×.
A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.
Zoom indicator dis-
played when t (j)/
v (k) is pressed
Optical zoom
(up to 3×)
Zoom indicator turns
yellow when digital
zoom is in effect
j Digital Zoom
Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally with digital
zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly
“grainy” image.
l Anti-shake Mode
When anti-shake mode (c 38) is used, [Vibration reduction] (c 100) and [BSS] (best shot
selector) (c 82) are enabled to reduce effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, produc-
ing clear images. With BSS enabled, the camera takes shots to a maximum of ten, they are
compared, and the sharpest picture (picture with the highest level of detail) is saved. A higher
sensitivity is set, and the shutter speed will be faster than in L (auto) mode.
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Step3 Focus and Shoot
1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• The camera focuses on and adjusts the exposure to
the subject in the focus area.
• When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator
(p) is green. When the camera is unable to
focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the
composition and try again.
• When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not
displayed.
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2 Press the shutter-release button the rest
of the way down.
• The picture will be recorded to the memory card or
internal memory.
l AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
j During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the y icon will be displayed, or the M (when the internal
memory is being used) or O (when the memory card is being used) icon will blink. Do not
turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover and the memory card slot cover, eject
the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed.
Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of
data or in damage to the camera or card.
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Step3 Focus and Shoot
k Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the
subject and is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in
front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus sev-
eral times, or use focus lock below.
l Shutter-Release Button
To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position.
To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button down the rest of
the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result
in camera shake and blurred pictures.
Set focus and
exposure
Take a picture
l Focus Lock
To focus on off-center subject, use focus lock as described blow.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus
is locked.
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12
12
Position the sub- Press the Confirm that the
ject in the center shutter- focus indicator
Continue holding Press the
down the shutter- shutter-
of the frame.
release
button
halfway.
(p) is green.
release button
halfway and
recompose the
picture.
release
button the
rest of the
way down.
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Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback
Press i.
• Press the multi selector I (or G) to view pictures in
reverse order, J (or H) to view pictures in the order
recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll
quickly to a particular frame number without viewing
the intervening pictures.
• For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi
Selector” (c 8).
• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while
being read from the memory card or internal memory.
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0004.JPG
• Press i or the shutter-release button again to return to
the shooting mode.
4
/
4
• When M is displayed, pictures will be recorded to inter-
nal memory. When memory card is inserted, M is not
displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.
Deleting Pictures
1 Press T to delete the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Yes] and press d.
Erase 1 image?
• To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No]
and press d.
No
Yes
Done
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Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures
k Full-Frame Playback Mode
The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode.
Option
Press
Description
c
Enlarge picture
Enlarge view of picture currently
displayed in the monitor up to
about 10×.
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v (k)
View thumbnails
D-lighting
Display 4, 9, or 16 picture thumb-
nails.
42
45
48
t (j)
A
Enhance brightness and contrast in
dark portions of the pictures.
Record/play voice memo
Records/plays voice memos up to 20
seconds in length.
d
Switch to shooting
mode
i
or
Press i or the shutter-release
button to switch back to the
shooting mode.
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Quick Playback Zoom
3.0
Pressing v (k) during full-frame playback zooms the current
picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the
monitor (c 43). Press d to return to full-frame playback.
:
:
ZOOM
SCROLL
k Viewing Pictures
• When the camera is off, holding down i will turn the camera on in the full-frame play-
back mode. If the camera is turned off in voice recording mode (c 55) or audio playback
mode (c 57), the camera will be turned on in audio playback mode.
• Pictures stored to the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
k Deleting the Last Picture Taken
In shooting mode, press T to delete the last picture taken.
When the confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed, use
the multi selector G or H to choose [Yes] and press d.
Erase 1 image?
To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and press d.
No
Yes
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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5–8.0 m (1.6 ft.–26.2 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
0.5–4.5 m (1.6 ft.–14.8 ft.). The following flash modes are available:
z
A
B
Auto (default setting in L mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red eye” in portraits (c 25).
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
J
Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
D
Slow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
1 Press J (flash mode).
• The flash menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose the desired flash mode and press
d.
Flash
• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
• When z is applied, z is only displayed for five
seconds.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not applied by press-
ing d within five seconds.
• The flash mode applied in L mode is stored in the
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned
off.
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• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
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Using the Flash
j When Lighting is Poor
Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B).
• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). When using a tri-
pod, turn the vibration reduction off (c 100).
• The W icon is displayed when the camera increases sensitivity from the normal sensitivity to
minimize blur caused by slow shutter speeds. The picture taken when the W icon is dis-
played may be slightly mottled.
• The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, which makes recording time increase.
j Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, bright reflections from dust particles in
the air may appear as bright spots in the pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to
B (Off) in the monitor or zoom in on the subject.
k The AF-assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6.2 ft.)
at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3.6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position.
The AF-assist illuminator can be set to [Off] manually (c 100), although in this case the cam-
era may not focus when lighting is poor.
k The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• On : Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and
try again.
Flash lamp
W
T
• Off : Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
k Red-eye Reduction
The COOLPIX L12 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are
fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera
detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the
image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button
operates normally to take another picture.
• Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential.
• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.
• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.
Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When
using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod and the tripod on a flat
surface.
1 Press H (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [On] and press d.
• The 10H icon is displayed.
OFF
Self-timer
ON
OFF
• The monitor will return to the normal display for
the current mode if the setting is not applied by
pressing d within five seconds.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• The focus and exposure are adjusted.
10
12
4 Press the shutter-release button
fully.
• The self-timer starts.
10
• The self-timer lamp will blink for about
nine seconds. The lamp stops blinking one
second before the photograph is taken
and remains lit until the shutter is
released.
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• A countdown of the time remaining until
the shutter is released is displayed in the
monitor.
• To cancel the self-timer without taking a
picture, press the shutter-release button again before the picture is taken.
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Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm
(5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back
and check the results.
1 Press L (macro close-up mode).
• The macro close-up mode is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [On] and press d.
Macro close-up
• The F icon is displayed.
ON
OFF
• When [OFF] is selected, FOFF is only displayed for
five seconds.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for
the current mode if the setting is not applied by
pressing d within five seconds.
• For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press v (k) or t (j) to frame the pic-
ture.
• The camera can focus at a distance of 15 cm
(5.9 in.) when the F turns green or the digital
zoom is in effect (zoom indicator turns yellow).
• The F turns green, when the zoom indicator is
moved to the right of the S.
4 Focus and shoot.
• The macro close-up mode applied in L mode is
stored in the camera’s memory even after the cam-
era is turned off.
k Macro Close-up Mode
In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release
button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested
by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1 Press I (exposure).
2 Press the multi selector G or H to adjust
exposure.
Exp. +/-
• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure
compensation to “+” side.
• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure
compensation to “-” side.
• Exposure compensation can be set to values
between -2.0 and +2.0 EV.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting
is not applied by pressing d within five seconds.
• For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press d.
• The I icon and exposure compensation value are
displayed in the monitor.
• The exposure compensation applied in L mode is
stored in the camera’s memory even after the cam-
era is turned off.
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Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode
Scene Mode
In scene mode, camera settings are automatically
optimized for the selected subject type.
Scene Modes
Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject
type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release but-
ton. Voice recording which allows you to record sounds and play back
recorded sound can also be selected from the scene menu.
B Portrait
E Landscape
C Party/indoor
J Dusk/dawn
N Museum
P Sports
D Night portrait
I Sunset
H Beach/snow
G Night landscape
K Fireworks show
F Panorama assist
M Close up
O Copy
L Back light
O Voice recording*
* See “Voice Recording” (c 55)
l Image Mode
[Z Image mode] (c 77) can be set in the scene menu.
Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.
Scene menu
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
Exit
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Scene Mode
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
1 Select b mode.
2 Press m to display the scene menu.
3 Press the multi selector G or H to
Scene menu
Set up
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night portrait
Exit
choose the scene mode and press d.
• Four pages of scene modes are available, beginning
with [Portrait] and ending with [Voice recording].
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
4 Frame the subject and take the
picture.
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Scene Modes
The following scene modes are available:
B Portrait
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natu-
ral-looking skin tones.
• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the mon-
itor.
1
1
1
1
C
A
H
Off
Other settings can be selected.
E Landscape
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and por-
traits featuring a landmark in the background.
• Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) is
always displayed in green when the shutter-release but-
ton is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in
foreground may not always be in focus.
1
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Off
1
Other settings can be selected.
P Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the
action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pic-
tures.
• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and
locked.
• While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6
frames are taken continuously at rate of about 1.5
frames per second (fps) when image-mode setting is
[E Normal (3,072)].
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Off
1
Other settings can be selected.
k u (AF-Assist Illumination)
u stands for the AF-assist illumination (c 100).
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Scene Modes
D Night Portrait
QR
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the
main subject and background lighting in portraits shot
taken at night. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are
processed to reduce noise; to prevent blurring, mount the
camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface.
1
2
2
2
2
1
C
A
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
Other settings can be selected.
C Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
• Turn vibration reduction (c 100) on and hold the cam-
era steadily to prevent camera shake.
1
2
2
C
A
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Other settings can be selected.
H Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
1
1
1
C
z
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn
vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tripod.
R: For those scene modes with R, noise reduction (c 25) may be automat-
ically applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased record-
ing times.
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Scene Modes
I Sunset
Q
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
1
1
1
1
1
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
0
0
u
Auto
1
Other settings can be selected.
J Dusk/dawn
QR
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20)
always lights up green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in fore-
ground may not always be in focus.
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
u
Off
1
Other settings can be selected.
G Night landscape
QR
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20)
always lights up green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway; note, however, objects in foreground
may not always be in focus.
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
u
Off
1
Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn
vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tripod.
R: For those scene modes with R, noise reduction (c 25) may be automat-
ically applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased record-
ing times.
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Scene Modes
M Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at
close-range (c 27).
• When the F turns green or the digital zoom is in effect
(zoom indicator turns yellow), the camera can focus at
distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.).
• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and
locked.
• Macro close-up shooting (c 27) can be used for this
option.
• Turn vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tri-
pod.
1
1
1
1
C
z
H
Off
Other settings can be selected.
N Museum
F
On
I
0
u
Auto
1
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings
in which you do not want to use the flash.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
• [A] (c 82) turns on automatically.
• Turn vibration reduction (c 100) on and hold the cam-
era steadily to prevent camera shake.
1
1
1
C
B
H
Off
Other settings can be selected.
K Fireworks show
F
Off
I
0
u
Off
1
Q
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20)
always lights up green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in fore-
ground may not always be in focus.
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Off
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn
vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tripod.
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Scene Modes
O Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white
board or in print.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
• Use macro close-up mode (c 27) to focus at short
ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
1
1
1
1
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
Other settings can be selected.
L Back light
Use when light is coming from behind your portrait sub-
ject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash
fires automatically to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
1
1
1
C
J
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
Other settings can be selected.
F Panorama assist (c 36)
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single pan-
orama using PictureProject.
1
1
1
1
1
C
B
H
Off
F
Off
I
0
u
Auto
1
Other settings can be selected.
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Scene Modes
Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 35)
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod
for best results.
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
Scene menu
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene
menu and press d.
• The E icon appears in yellow to indicate the pan-
orama direction (that is, the direction in which pic-
tures are serialized).
Exit
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G, H, I, or J to select the
desired pan direction and press d.
• Select how pictures will be joined together in the
completed panorama; right (V), left (U), up (S), or
down (T).
• The panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to the
direction pressed, and changes to white when d is
pressed.
12
• Before the first picture is taken, the flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26),
macro close-up (c 27), and exposure compensation (c 28) settings can be
adjusted.
• The direction can be re-selected by pressing d again.
3 Take the first picture.
• The first picture is displayed in the first
third of the monitor.
12
4 Take the second picture.
• Compose the next picture so that it
overlaps the first picture.
• Repeat until you have taken the neces-
sary number of pictures to complete the
scene.
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Scene Modes
5 Press d to finalize the series.
• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2.
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j Panorama Assist
Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), macro close-up (c 27) and exposure compensation
(c 28) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted,
nor can zoom or image mode setting (c 77) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off func-
tion (c 101) during shooting.
l G
The G icon (white) is displayed to show that white balance
and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first
shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same
exposure and white balance settings.
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Anti-shake Mode
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
For anti-shake mode, press F when the camera is in the auto mode, scene
mode, movie mode and one-touch portrait mode. Anti-shake mode reduces
the effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, and produces clear images.
This mode reduces blur when shooting subjects in motion. Use it to freeze
wildflowers swaying in the wind, or combine it with the zoom to capture a
person’s natural expression.
• When this mode detects camera shake, [VR] (vibration reduction) (c 100)
and [BSS] (best shot selector) (c 82) are enabled. VR compensates blurred
images.
• The higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed will be faster than in L
(auto) mode.
• Flash mode and self-timer are set to off.
1 Press F.
The camera enters anti-shake mode. Press again to
return to the shooting mode selected with the mode
selector.
ON
2 Frame the subject and take the
picture.
While the shutter-release button is held
down, the camera takes a maximum of ten
shots. They are then compared and the
sharpest picture (the picture with highest
level of detail) is saved.
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j Notes on Anti-shake Mode
• Shutter speed is limited to a certain value for dark subjects.
• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.
• Even if [Date imprint] (c 98) is enabled, the date will not be imprinted.
j BSS
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes
while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
l Image Mode in Anti-shake Mode
When m is pressed in anti-shake mode, the menu is displayed to enable set the image
mode (c 77). Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.
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One-Touch Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
For portrait shots, press A when the camera is in the auto mode, scene
mode, movie mode and anti-shake mode. The following features are auto-
matically activated:
• Portrait: Portrait subjects stand out clearly.
• Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces.
• Auto red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash (c 24).
Macro close-up is not available in one-touch portrait mode.
Press A again to return to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-
mode selection menu.
1 Press A.
• The K guide is displayed.
ON/
2 Frame a picture using the K guide.
• When the camera detects a face, the guide is dis-
played with a double yellow border.
• When the camera detects more than one face, the
closest face is framed by a double border and the
rest by a single border. The camera focuses on the
face framed by the double border and adjusts
exposure accordingly. If the camera loses its ability
to detect a face (for example, because the subject
has looked away from the camera), borders are no
longer displayed and monitor display returns to
that shown in step 1.
3 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
• Focus and exposure are set, and the dou-
ble border turns green.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest
of the way down to take a picture.
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The One-Touch Portrait Menu
Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait
menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin
tones, softening overall image) can be set.
Set up
Z
Z
B
Display the setup menu (c 91).
Image mode
Choose an image mode (c 77).
Portrait effect
Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (brightens skin tones), and [Softer] (softens
the overall image).
Applying Portrait Effect
1 Press m in the one-touch portrait
mode.
• The one-touch portrait menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
One-touch portrait
Set up
Image mode
Portrait effect
choose [Portrait effect] and press d.
• The options available for [Portrait effect] are dis-
played.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
MENU
?
Exit
3 Press G or H to choose the option and
B Portrait effect
Normal
press d.
Brighter
Softer
• The setting is applied and the one-touch portrait
menu is displayed.
• Press m to return the one-touch portrait menu
without applying the setting.
MENU
Exit
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The One-Touch Portrait Menu
j Face-Priority AF
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or
not the subject is facing the camera.
• The camera will focus continuously until a face detected.
• If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again.
• If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focus is on the center of the frame.
• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations;
-
-
When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
k Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
• Flash: Changeable
• Self-timer: Available
• Macro close-up: Off
• Exposure compensation: Available
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More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Pressing t (j) in full-frame playback (c 22) to
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display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail
images. The following operations can be performed
while thumbnails are displayed:
To
Press
Description
c
Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to
choose pictures.
Choose pictures
8
When t (j) is pressed, display picture
thumbnails in the following order:
4 → 9 → 16
When v (k) is pressed, the number of
thumbnails changes reversely.
Changenumber
of pictures dis-
played
W
T
–
Cancel thumb-
nail playback
Cancel thumbnail playback and return to full-
frame playback.
–
d
Press A to enhance brightness and contrast
in dark portions of pictures.
D-Lighting
A
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i
or
Switch to shoot-
ing mode
Press i or the shutter-release button to
switch back to the shooting mode.
22
k 4- or 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When protected pictures and pictures
Q: Protect icon
P: Transfer icon
selected for transfer are displayed in 4- or 9-
picture thumbnail playback mode, the icons
shown at right are displayed with them. Mov-
ies are displayed as film frames. Icons are not
displayed with protected pictures or pictures
selected for transfer in 16-picture thumbnail
playback modes.
Film frames
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Press v (k) to enlarge the view of the picture cur-
rently displayed in full-frame playback (c 22) 3×.
The center of the picture is visible in the monitor
(quick playback zoom).
3.0
:
:
ZOOM
SCROLL
The guide at lower right shows which portion of
the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the
picture displayed by pressing the multi selector G, H, I, or J.
The playback zoom ratio is displayed in the monitor while the pictures are
zoomed in with quick playback zoom, and the following operations can be
performed :
To
Zoom in
Press
Description
c
Zoom increases each time v (k) is pressed, to
a maximum of 10×.
–
v (k)
Zoom decreases each time t (j) is pressed.
To cancel playback zoom, zoom out until
entire picture is displayed.
Zoom out
–
t (j)
Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to
scroll to areas of picture not visible in the
monitor.
View other
areas of picture
8
Cancel playback zoom and return to full-
frame playback.
Return to full-
frame playback
–
d
Crop current picture to contain only the por-
tion visible in the monitor.
Crop picture
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m
i
or
Switch to shoot-
ing mode
Press i or the shutter-release button to
switch back to the shooting mode.
22
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Editing Pictures
Use the COOLPIX L12 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate
files (c 108). The editing features described below are available.
Editing function
D-Lighting
Description
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced bright-
ness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a
copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Crop
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web
pages or as e-mail attachments.
Small picture
k Picture Editing
• The COOLPIX L12 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non-
COOLPIX L12 digital cameras.
• If a copy created using the COOLPIX L12 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture
may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal
memory or on the memory card.
l Restrictions on Picture Editing
(y: available, –: not available)
2nd editing
1st editing
D-Lighting
Crop
D-Lighting
Crop
y
–
Small picture
–
–
–
y
–
Small picture
–
–
• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.
• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.
• Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 cannot be edited.
l Original Pictures and Edited Pictures
• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted.
The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
• Copies created using crop, D-Lighting, and small picture have the same transfer marking
(c 89) as the original but are not marked for printing (c 73) or protecting (c 88).
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Editing Pictures
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting
D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con-
trast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as
separate files.
1 Select the desired picture from full-
frame (c 22) or thumbnail (c 42) play-
back mode and press A.
ON/
• The original picture is displayed at left and the pic-
ture applied with D-lighting enhancement is dis-
played at right.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [OK] and press d.
• A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast
is created.
D-Lighting
• To cancel D-Lighting, choose [Cancel] and press d.
OK
• For information on using the multi selector, see
Cancel
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
• D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the z icon
displayed during playback.
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Editing Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
This function is only available when D is displayed in the monitor with
playback zoom (c 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.
1 Press v (k) to zoom in on the image in
full-frame playback.
W
T
2 Adjust display so that only the portion of
the picture to be saved is shown.
4.0
• Press v or t to adjust the zoom ratio.
• Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to scroll to
areas of the picture not currently visible in the mon-
itor.
:
:
ZOOM
SCROLL
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press m.
• The confirmation dialog will be displayed.
4 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
Save thiss image
as displayed?
• A new picture, containing only the area visible in
the monitor, is created.
No
Yes
k Cropped Copy Image Mode
Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy
was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings
for cropped copies. (Unit: pixel)
• d 2,592 × 1,944
• f 1,600 × 1,200
• i 640 × 480
• a 2,272 × 1,704
• g 1,280 × 960
• J 320 × 240
• e 2,048 × 1,536
• h 1,024 × 768
• K 160 × 120
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Editing Pictures
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files
with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes:
Option
I 640×480
J 320×240
K 160×120
Description
Suited to television playback.
Suited to display on web pages.
Suitable for e-mail attachments.
1 Select the desired picture from full-
frame (c 22) or thumbnail (c 42) play-
back mode and press m.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Small pic.] and press d.
Playback menu
Transfer marking
Small pic.
• The small picture options are displayed.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
Copy
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
MENU
?
Exit
3 Press G or H to choose the desired copy
size and press d.
Small pic.
640×480
320×240
160×120
• The confirmation dialog will be displayed.
• To exit without creating a new copy, press m.
MENU
Exit
4 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press
d.
Create small picture
file?
• A small picture copy is created at the chosen size.
No
Yes
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record
voice memos for pictures marked with E in full-
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Recording Voice Memos
A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length,
will be recorded while d is pressed down.
Recording ends after about 20 seconds or
when d is released.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone
during recording.
17s
• During recording, F and P blink in the
monitor display.
Playing Voice Memos
Press d while a picture is displayed in full-
frame playback to play voice memo. Play-
back ends when the voice memo ends or
d is pressed again.
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• Pictures with voice memos can be recog-
nized by the A:P and P icons.
• Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback
volume. Press t (j) to lower volume,
or v (k) to raise volume.
4
/
4
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a picture with a voice
memo and press T. Use the
multi selector to choose [P]
and press d. Only the voice
memo will be deleted.
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
j Voice Memos
• Voice memo file names are the same as those of the images they attach to except that the
extension is “.WAV”, e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV (c 108).
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice
memo can be recorded.
• The COOLPIX L12 may be not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other
cameras.
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Movies
Recording Movies
Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the
built-in microphone.
1 Select T mode.
• The maximum length of the movie that can be
recorded is displayed in the monitor.
2 Press the shutter-release button
to start recording.
• A progress bar at the bottom of the
monitor shows the amount of recording
time remaining.
• To end recording, press the shutter-
release button again.
10s
• Recording will end automatically when the internal memory or memory card is
full.
j Recording Movies
• The flash (c 24), self-timer (c 26), and exposure compensation (c 28) can not be used in
movie mode. Macro close-up (c 27) can be used while movies are being recorded.
• Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are being recorded. Adjust optical
zoom before beginning recording. Once recording begins, optical zoom cannot be
adjusted.
• Vibration reduction (c 100) is available when vibration reduction is set to On in the setup
menu.
• The maximum file size that can be recorded is 2 GB.
l Settings for Movie Mode
The movie options and the auto-focus mode option can be set in the movie menu (c 51, 53).
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The Movie Menu
Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu.
T
Y
Movie options
c 51
Choose type of movie that will be recorded.
Auto-focus mode
c 53
Choose how camera focuses in movie mode.
Displaying the Movie Menu
Set the mode selector to T and press m to display the movie menu.
Movie
Set up
Movie options
Auto-focus mode
MENU
?
Exit
• To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
• To exit the movie menu, press m.
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The Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Maximum
Option
Image size and frame rate
movie length/
*
frames
19 sec.
3 min. 40 sec.
39 sec.
Q
TV movie
640A
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
u
Small size
320A
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
7 min. 20 sec.
1 min. 17 sec.
14 min. 30 sec.
4 min. 16 sec.
48 min.
S
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Small size 320
(default setting)
U
Smaller size
160
Image size: 160 × 120 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Pictures can be taken at desired intervals and
joined into a silent movie.
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
233 frames
E
Stop-motion
movie
1,800 frames
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
*
All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies with make of memory
card. When the memory card of 4 GB is used, the remaining time up to 2 GB is dis-
played as recordable time, because the maximum file size that can be recorded is
2 GB. When the internal memory and memory card of 2 GB or less is used, the
amount of the memory remaining is displayed as recordable time.
Figures noted in the first line of each row in the Maximum movie length/frames col-
umn are for recording to the camera’s internal memory (21 MB), while the figures in
the second line are for recording to a memory card (256 MB).
k Movie File and Folder Names
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (c 108).
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The Movie Menu
Stop-Motion Movies
1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie
options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press
d.
Movie options
TV movie 640
Small size 320
Small size 320
Smaller size 160
Stop-motion movie
Exit
2 Press m.
• The camera returns to shooting mode.
3 Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame.
• The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through-the-lens.
4 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame.
• Use the frame superimposed in the camera monitor as a guide for recording
consecutive frames.
• The monitor turns off automatically with the auto off function (c 101) if no
operations are performed for 30 minutes, and recording ends.
5 Press d to end recording.
• Recording automatically ends when 1,800 pictures are taken.
j Stop-Motion Movie
• Flash mode (c 24), macro close-up mode (c 27), and exposure compensation (c 28)
cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before
shooting begins.
• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a sufficiently
charged battery.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter. Do
not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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The Movie Menu
Y Auto-Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Auto-focus mode
Single AF
Full-time AF
MENU
Exit
ZSingle AF (default setting)
Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks
at this position during recording.
aFull-time AF
Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter-release button is not
pressed. Choose [Single AF] if the sound of the camera focusing interferes
with recording.
k Movie File Names and Folder Names
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names“ (c 108).
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Movie Playback
In full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recog-
nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in
full-frame playback and press d.
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Playback display
Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume.
Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise
volume.
Pausing
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Press the multi selector I or J to choose a con-
trol, then press d to perform the selected opera-
tion. The following operations are available:
2s
Volume indicator
To
Rewind
Press
Q
Description
Movie rewinds while d is pressed.
Movie advances while d is pressed.
Pause playback.
Fast forward
U
The following operations can be performed while playback
is paused.
V
W
z
S
Rewind movie by one frame.
Advance movie by one frame.
Resume playback.
Pause
R
S
Stop playback and return to full-frame playback.
Stop
Stop playback and return to full-frame playback.
Deleting Movie Files
Display a movie in full-frame (c 22) or thumbnail
playback mode (c 42) and press T.
Erase 1 image?
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose [Yes]
and press d to delete the movie, or choose [No]
and press d to return to the normal playback dis-
play without deleting the movie.
No
Yes
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Voice Recording
Making a Voice Recording
Voice recordings of about 47 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on
the memory card (256 MB or more) are available.
1 Select b mode.
2 Press m to display the scene menu.
3 Press the multi selector G or H to
Scene menu
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
choose [O Voice recording] and press d.
• The date and the maximum length of the voice
recording that can be made are displayed in the
monitor.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
Exit
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
4 Press the shutter-release button
Voice recording
to start voice recording.
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• To pause recording, press d. Press again
to resume recording.
Max. rec. time 00:40:14
• To end recording, press the shutter-release
button again.
• Recording will end automatically if the
internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording
on the memory card.
Voice recording
Date of recording
Time remaining
Index number
File number
001 15
00 00
/
04
05
/
/
2007 17:30
00 40:10
Index: 01
Length of recording
:
:
:
Progress indicator
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Making a Voice Recording
j Notes on Voice recording
• Do not touch the microphone during voice recording.
• Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/card has less than ten seconds of
recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient.
• It is recommended to use the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) for extended
recording.
• Test recording beforehand, to ensure proper function, is advised.
k Monitor During Voice Recordings
During Voice recordings, if no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor
will dim. If no operations are performed for thirty seconds, the monitor turns off.
The following operations are available while the monitor is off.
• Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to add index.
• Press d to pause or resume voice recording.
• Press the shutter-release button to end voice recording.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the monitor for about five seconds.
k Sound File
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (c 108) for the file and folder names of voice
recordings.
l Adding an index
An index can be added by pressing the multi selector G, H,
I, or J during recording. The camera can locate the index
Voice recording
during playback and begin playback from this point. The start
001 15
00 00
/
04
05
/
/
2007 17:30
00 40:10
Index: 02
is assigned an index of one; other indices are assigned in
ascending order, to a maximum of 98. The current index num-
ber is shown in the monitor.
:
:
:
Index number
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Playing Voice Recordings
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
choose [Voice recording] in the scene
menu and press d.
Scene menu
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Image mode
• The voice recording screen is displayed.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
Exit
2 Press i.
• Currently saved voice recordings are listed.
3 Press G or H to choose the desired
Date of recording
voice recording and press d.
Select sound file
• The voice recording playback screen is displayed
and playback starts.
001 15/05/2007 17:30
002 16/05/2007 11:00
• Index markers show the index position added dur-
ing recording.
17/05/2007 10:00
18/05/2007 09:00
19/05/2007 08:00
003
004
005
Copy
Play
File number
Audio playback
Control icons
File number
Date of recording
001 15/05/2007 17:30
00 11 03 00:20:05
Index: 03
Playback time
Length of recording
:
:
/
Index number
Progress indicator
Index markers
Volume
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Playing Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower vol-
ume, or v (k) to raise volume.
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector
I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected opera-
tion. The following operations are available:
To
Press
Description
Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when d is
released.
Rewind
Q
Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when d is
released.
Advance
U
Skip to pre-
vious index
s
Skip to previous index.
Skip to next index.
Skip to next
index
r
R
Pause playback.
The following operations can be performed while playback
is paused.
Resume playback.
Pause
End
z
S
End playback and return to full-frame playback.
End playback and return to full-frame playback.
S
j Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer
Voice recordings cannot be copied to a computer using PictureProject. Set the USB option in
the setup menu [Interface] to [Mass storage] (c 103) and copy the files directly from the
camera. Once copied to a computer, voice recordings can be played back with a player that
supports WAV format files (such as QuickTime). Indices added during recording work only
when playing back on the camera.
l Returning to the Voice Recording Mode
Press i on the voice recording list screen to return to the voice recording mode.
l Deleting Sound Files
Press T during playback or after selecting a sound file (use the multi selector). A confirmation
dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose [Yes] and press d. To cancel deletion,
choose [No] and press d.
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Copying Voice Recordings
Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.
This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.
1 Press m in the select sound file screen
(c 57, step 3).
2 Press the multi selector G or H to select
Copy sound files
the copy direction and press d.
MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to
memory card
ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to inter-
nal memory
Exit
3 Choose the copy option and press d.
• [Selected files]: Proceed to step 4
Camera to card
Selected files
Copy all files
• [Copy all files]: Proceed to step 5
Exit
4 Choose the desired file.
Select sound files
001 15/05/2007 17:30
002 16/05/2007 11:00
• Press the multi selector J to select the file (y).
Press the multi selector J again to cancel the selec-
tion.
17/05/2007 10:00
004 18/05/2007 09:00
005
Exit
003
• Multiple files can be selected.
• Press d to finalize file selection.
• A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
19/05/2007 08:00
Select
5 Choose [Yes] and press d.
• Copying starts.
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Copying Voice Recordings
j Copy
• If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, the
message “Out of memory” will be displayed (c 112) and copying terminated. The voice
recordings left out of memory are not copied. Delete unwanted pictures or voice record-
ings, or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again.
• Voice recordings made with another make of camera cannot be copied.
k [No sound file.] Message
When q is selected (c 57) without a sound file stored on the memory card, the message,
[No sound file.], will be displayed. Press m to display the copy sound files screen, and copy
the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view
pictures you have taken.
Connecting to a TV (c 62)
View pictures on a TV by connecting your
camera via the supplied audio/video cable.
Connecting to a Computer (c 63)
Use the supplied PictureProject software to
copy pictures to a computer, and then
organize, browse, edit, and save those pic-
tures. Connect the camera to the computer
using the supplied USB cable. You can also
print pictures from a printer connected to
the computer using PictureProject installed
in the computer.
Connecting to a Printer (c 67)
Connect your camera directly to a Pict-
Bridge-compatible printer. Use the supplied
USB cable to connect the camera to a
printer for direct printing.
j Before Connecting the Camera
Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera
from turning off unexpectedly while connected.
k
Playback, Transfer, or Print Pictures from Internal Memory
To view pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory on a TV, or to transfer them to a
computer or print with direct connection to a printer, remove the memory card from the cam-
era.
l Printing Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and
printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available
for printing pictures:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using
your camera’s [Print set] menu (c 73).
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Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play
back pictures on the television.
1 Turn the camera off.
ON/OFF
2 Connect the A/V cable.
• Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to
the audio-in jack.
Yellow
White
3 Tune the television to the video channel.
• See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4 Press and hold i to turn the camera on.
• The camera monitor will remain off and the image
normally shown in the monitor will be displayed on
the television.
j Connecting the A/V Cable
• When connecting the A/V cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly.
Do not use force when connecting the A/V cable to the camera. When disconnecting the
A/V cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
• Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s A/V connector and the A/V cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
j Video Mode
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your televi-
sion. The video mode setting is an option in the [Interface] (c 103) item in the setup menu
(c 91).
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Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy
(transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied PictureProject software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be
installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the
Quick Start Guide.
Confirming USB Option
The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera
to a computer:
• Press E (d) on the camera.
• Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.
The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the
USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.
2
USB mode
1
Operating system
E (d) on the
[Transfer] in PictureProject
3
camera
Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/
HomePremium/Business/Enter-
prise/Ultimate editions)
Choose [Mass
storage].
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
4
Windows 2000 Professional
Choose [Mass storage].
Choose [PTP] or
Mac OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x)
Choose [PTP].
[Mass storage].
1
2
This camera supports the USB options, [PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].
The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures in the following cases.
Use [Transfer] in PictureProject.
• When transferring pictures from the camera’s internal memory and [Mass storage] is
selected in the [USB] menu.
• When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding
the switch to the “write” position before transferring pictures.
If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB option to
[Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the Found New Hardware Wizard will be displayed
when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the window, and
disconnect the camera from the computer.
3
4
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Connecting to a Computer
Setting the USB Option
Set the USB option (c 103) in the setup menu on the camera before con-
necting the camera to the computer or printer.
1 Press m.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
choose [Set up] and press d.
• The setup menu is displayed.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
MENU
?
Exit
3 Press G or H to choose [Interface] and
Set up
Auto off
press d.
Format card
Language
Interface
Reset all
Exit
--
--
--
4 Press G or H to choose [USB] and press
Interface
USB
Video mode
Auto transfer
d.
MENU
Exit
5 Press G or H to choose [PTP] or [Mass
storage] and press d.
USB
PTP
Mass storage
• The setting is enabled.
• To finish setting, press m.
MENU
Exit
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Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
1 Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.
Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below.
2
3 Turn the camera on.
• At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject
Transfer is launched immediately with recognition
of camera connection.
ON/OFF
4 Transfer pictures and movies.
• Transfer using PictureProject
Click [Transfer] in PictureProject Transfer.
All pictures and movies marked for transfer are copied to the computer. Once
transfer is complete, pictures are displayed in PictureProject.
• Transfer using E (d) on the camera
While PictureProject Transfer is launched, press E (d) on the camera to copy
pictures marked for transfer (c 66) to the computer. The following messages
are displayed in the camera monitor during transfer.
Preparing to transfer.
Transferring images to
computer.
Transfer completed.
j Connecting the USB Cable
• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not
use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull
the connector at an angle.
• Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB
hub.
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Connecting to a Computer
5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.
• If the USB option is set to [PTP]
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
• If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]
Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the
camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.
Windows Vista/XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon ( ) in
the taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon (
)
in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage
Device] from the menu displayed.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”) to the Trash.
k Marking Pictures for Transfer
When d is pressed while the camera is connected to a com-
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puter, pictures marked with the E icon during playback will
be transferred to the computer. As the default setting, all pic-
tures are automatically marked for transfer. Two options con-
trol transfer marking:
• [Interface]>[Auto transfer] in the setup menu: Choose [On] to
mark all new pictures for transfer (c 103).
• [Transfer marking] in the playback menu: Change marking
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4
4
for existing pictures (c 89).
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 125) printers can connect the camera
directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Take pictures
Select pictures for print-
ing using [Print set] option
(c 73)
Connect to printer (c 68)
Print pictures one at
Print multiple pictures (c 70)
a time (c 69)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
j Note on Power Source
Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera
from turning off unexpectedly while connected.
l Printing Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and
printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available
for printing pictures:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using
your camera’s print set menu (c 73).
l ImageLink-compatible Printers
Users of ImageLink-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and
print pictures without using a computer. See “Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer”
(c 75) and the documentation provided with your printer for details.
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Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
1 Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP].
USB
PTP
Mass storage
MENU
Exit
2 Turn the camera off.
ON/OFF
3 Turn the printer on.
• Check printer settings.
4 Connect the USB cable as shown below.
5 Turn the camera on.
• When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up
ON/OFF
screen
will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Then the print selection screen will be displayed
.
Print selection
PictBridge
j Connecting the USB Cable
• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not
use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull
the connector at an angle.
• Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
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Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 68), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1 Press the multi selector I or J to
Print selection
choose a picture and press d.
• The [PictBridge] menu is displayed.
• Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback.
• Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G or H to choose [Copies] and
PictBridge
press d.
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
3 Press G or H to choose the number of
Copies
copies (up to nine) and press d.
8
Exit
4 Press G or H to choose [Paper size] and
PictBridge
press d.
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
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Connecting to a Printer
5 Press G or H to choose the desired
Paper size
Default
paper size and press d.
3.5 x 5 in.
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
[Default] in the paper size menu and press d.
100 x 150mm
Exit
6 Press G or H to choose [Start print] and
PictBridge
Start print
press d.
Copies
Paper size
Exit
7 Printing starts.
Printing
002/008
• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1
when printing is complete.
• Press d to terminate printing before printing is
complete.
Cancel
Current print/
total number of prints
Printing Multiple Pictures
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 68), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1 When the print selection screen is dis-
played, press m.
• The print menu is displayed.
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Connecting to a Printer
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
choose [Paper size] and press d.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
Exit
3 Press G or H to choose the desired
Paper size
Default
paper size and press d.
3.5 x 5 in.
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
100 x 150mm
Exit
• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
[Default] in the paper size menu and press d.
4 Press G or H to choose [Print selection],
[Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and
press d.
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
Print selection
Choose the pictures and number of copies
(up to nine) of each and press d.
• Press I or J to select pictures, and press
G or H to set the number of copies for
each.
Print selection
30
• Pictures selected for printing can be recog-
nized by the check mark (y) and the
numeral indicating the number of copies
to be printed. A check mark is not dis-
Back
played with pictures for which 0 copies have been specified and these
pictures will not be printed.
• Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback.
• Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display.
• Press d when setting is complete.
Print all images
All pictures stored in the internal memory or memory card are printed.
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Connecting to a Printer
DPOF printing
Pictures for which a print order has been cre-
DPOF printing
004prints
ated are printed accordingly (c 73).
• To print, press G or H to choose [Start
print] and press d.
• Choose [Cancel] and press d to return to
the print menu (step 4).
Start print
View images
Cancel
Exit
• To view the current print order, choose
[View images] and press d. Print order
details will be displayed. Press d again to
start printing.
View images
4
Back
5 Printing starts.
• Monitor display returns to the [Print menu] (step 2)
when printing is complete.
Printing
002/004
• Press d to terminate printing before it is complete.
Cancel
k Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the cur-
rent printer), [3.5 x 5 in.], [5 x 7 in.], [Postcard], [100 x 150 mm], [4 x 6 in.], [8 x 10 in.], [Let-
ter], [A3], and [A4]. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify
paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print
orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 125) or at a digital
photo lab which supports DPOF.
In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information
(shutter speed and aperture) can also be printed.
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures
can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have
created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed
from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the
internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.
1 Press m in playback mode.
• The playback menu is displayed.
• When printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer,
create print orders before connecting the camera to
the printer.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
Playback menu
Set up
Print set
Slide show
choose [Print set] from the playback
menu and press d.
• The [Print set] menu is displayed.
Delete
• For information on using the multi selector, see
Protect
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
MENU Exit
?
3 Press G or H to choose [Print selected]
Print set
and press d.
Print selected
Delete print set
MENU
Exit
4 Choose the pictures and number of cop-
w
Print selection
ies (up to nine) of each and press d.
• Press I or J to select pictures, and press G or H
to set the number of copies for each.
• Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by
the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating
the number of copies to be printed. A check mark
is not displayed with pictures for which 0 copies
Back
have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.
• Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback.
• Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display.
• Press d when setting is complete.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
5 Set the date and info options.
Print set
Done
Press G or H to choose an option, and press d to
turn y on and enable that option. To turn y off,
press d again.
Date
Info
• [Date]: Print the date of recording on all pictures in
print order.
MENU
Exit
• [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pic-
tures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct con-
nection to a printer (c 68).
• [Done]: Complete the print order and exit.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the
w icon displayed with playback.
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4
j Print Set
[Date] and [Info] are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.
k Deleting All Print Orders
Choose [Delete print set] in step 3 and press d. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.
k Notes on the Print Set [Date] Option
The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing
when [Date] in the print set menu is enabled are those
recorded with the picture when it was taken. Date and time
printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s
date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after
pictures are recorded.
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k Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint
Date and time can only be printed on pictures using the [Date] option in the print set menu
when pictures are printed from a DPOF-compatible printer (c 125).
Use the [Date imprint] (c 98) option in the setup menu to print the date on pictures from a
printer that does not support DPOF (position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand cor-
ner of the picture).
When the date option for both [Print set] and [Date imprint] is enabled, only the date from
the [Date imprint] option is printed, even when a DPOF-compatible printer is used.
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Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer
See documentation provided with your printer for information on how to
operate the printer.
1 Attach the supplied Dock Insert PV-13 to
the printer.
2 Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP].
USB
PTP
Mass storage
Exit
3 Turn the camera off and attach it to the
dock insert.
4 Print pictures.
Follow the procedures described in the printer manual.
Removing the Dock Insert
Place your thumbs where
indicated, press, and lift.
j Note on Connecting
to an ImageLink-
compatible Printer
The monitor will dim automat-
ically if no operations are per-
formed for about one minute while the camera is connected to an ImageLink printer. The
camera will turn off if no operations are performed for another eight minutes.
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The following options are available in the shooting menu.
Z
Z
d
q
A
d
Set up
c 91
c 77
c 79
c 81
c 82
c 83
Display the setup menu.
Image mode*
Choose image size and quality.
White balance*
Match white balance to the light source.
Continuous*
Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence.
BSS*
Use the “best shot selector” to choose the sharpest picture.
Color Options*
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
* See the information on restrictions that may apply to [White balance], [Continuous],
[BSS], and [Color Options] settings (c 84).
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Set the mode selector to L (auto) and press m to display the shooting
menu.
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
Exit
• To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
• To exit the shooting menu, press m.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Z Image Mode
Image mode
High(3072 )
Normal(3072)
Normal(2592)
Normal(2048)
PC screen(1024)
Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as
image files. The size of the files, and the number of
images that can be recorded with it, depend on the
size and quality of the images. Before shooting,
choose an image mode according to how you plan
to use the picture.
MENU
Exit
Option
Size (pixels)
Description
Highest quality, suitable for enlarge-
3,072 × 2,304 ments or high-quality prints. The com-
pression ratio is approximately 1:4.
F
High (3072★)
Normal (3072)
(default setting)
E
3,072 × 2,304
Best choice in most situations. The com-
pression ratio is approximately 1:8.
d
Normal (2592)
Normal (2048)
2,592 × 1,944
Smaller size allows more pictures to be
2,048 × 1,536 stored. The compression ratio is approxi-
mately 1:8.
e
h
Suited to display on computer display.
The compression ratio is approximately
1:8.
PC screen (1024)
TV screen (640)
16:9
1,024 × 768
640 × 480
Suited to full-screen display on a televi-
sion or distribution by e-mail or the web.
The compression ratio is approximately
1:8.
i
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can
B
3,072 × 1,728 be taken. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:8.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (c 6, 7).
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
k Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on
a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pic-
tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG
compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card,
even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
Internal memory
(21 MB)
Memory card
(256 MB)
Print size
(300 dpi; cm/in.)
Image mode
F
E
d
e
h
i
B
High (3072A)
Normal (3072)
Normal (2592)
Normal (2048)
PC screen (1024)
TV screen (640)
16:9
6
12
17
27
93
175
16
70
140
26×19.5/10×7.7
26×19.5/10×7.7
22×16.5/8.7×6.5
17×13/6.7×5
9×7/3.5×2.5
195
305
1,045
1,965
185
5×4/2×1.5
26×14/10×5.5
* All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the
number of exposure remaining display shows [9999].
l Image Mode
The image mode setting can also be applied from the scene, anti-shake shooting, and one-
touch portrait menus. Changes made to the image mode setting from any of the three menus
apply to all shooting modes.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
d White Balance
White balance
Auto
White ball. preset
Daylight
Incandesscent
Fluoresscent
Exit
The color of light reflected from an object varies
with the color of the light source. The human brain
is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light
source, with the result that white objects appear
white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or
under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can
mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the
light source. This is known as ”white balance.” For natural coloration,
choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shoot-
ing. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of
lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light
source to achieve more accurate results.
G
Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
f
White bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions (c 80).
g
h
i
j
l
Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Flash
Use with the flash.
At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (c 6).
j Notes on Flash Mode
At white balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 24).
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
f Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light
sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a
lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1 Place white or gray reference object under the lighting that
will be used during shooting.
2 Press the multi selector G or H to
White balance
choose [White bal. preset] and press d.
Auto
White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandesscent
• The camera zooms in.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
Fluoresscent
Exit
3 Press G or H to choose [Measure].
White bal. preset
• To apply the most recently measured value for pre-
set white balance, choose [Cancel] and press d.
Cancel
Measure
Exit
4 Frame the reference object.
White bal. preset
Cancel
Measure
Exit
Reference object frame
5 Press d.
White bal. preset
• The shutter is released and the new white balance
value is set.
• No pictures are recorded.
Cancel
Measure
Exit
k Notes on Preset White Balance
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when d is pressed in step 5. There-
fore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance for when the flash is used.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
q Continuous
Continuous
Single
Continuous
Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,
photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably,
or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus,
exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values
for the first picture in each series.
Multi-shot 16
Exit
r
Single (default setting)
One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
q
Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, camera takes pictures continu-
ously. COOLPIX L12 can take up to 6 frames at 1.5 frames per second when
image-mode setting is [E Normal (3,072)].
w
Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera
takes 16 shots at about 1.6 frames per second and
arrange them in a single picture (d Normal: 2,592 ×
1,944 pixels) as shown at right.
The indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6). When
[Single] is selected, no indicator is displayed in the monitor.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
A BSS
BSS
On
Off
The “best shot selector” is recommended from sit-
uations in which inadvertent camera movement can
result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the
image are prone to under- or overexposure.
Exit
At [On] setting, the flash automatically turns off
and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pic-
tures are determined by the first picture in each series.
A
On
Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations
where camera shake may occur. Camera takes shots while shutter-release but-
ton is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the
sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved.
H
Off (default setting)
Only one picture is taken.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6).
j BSS
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes
while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
d Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono-
chrome.
Color Options
Standard color
Vivid color
Black-and-white
Sepia
e
C
D
B
A
Standard color (default setting)
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
Vivid color
Cyanotype
MENU
Exit
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” colors.
Black-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
Sepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
Cyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set-
tings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is displayed
in the monitor (c 6).
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode:
Flash mode
Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on.
Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected or [BSS] is turned off.
Self-timer
If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regard-
less of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS]. Applied [Continuous] and
[BSS] setting is restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.
Continuous
Selecting [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] turns [BSS] off. Applied [BSS] setting
is not restored when [Single] is selected.
When [Multi-shot 16] is selected, image-mode setting is set to [d Normal
(2,592)].
BSS
[Continuous] is automatically set to [Single] when [BSS] is on. Applied [Contin-
uous] setting is not restored when [BSS] is turned off.
White balance and color options
White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when
[Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color Options].
Applied white balance setting is restored when [Standard color] or [Vivid color]
is selected.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The following options are available in the playback menu.
Set up
c 91
c 73
c 87
Z
w
z
Display the setup menu.
Print set
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Slide show
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an
automatic slide show.
Delete
c 88
c 88
c 89
c 47
c 90
A
Delete all or selected pictures.
Protect
D
E
H
L
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Transfer marking
Mark existing pictures to transfer to a computer.
Small pic.
Create a small copy of the current picture.
Copy
Copy files between the memory card and internal memory.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m.
Playback menu
Set up
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
MENU
?
• To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
• To exit the playback menu, press m.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Navigating the Menus
When following the steps below to select multiple
pictures for a print set (c 73), deletion (c 88),
protection from deletion (c 88), transfer (c 89),
copying between internal memory and the memory
card (c 90), or for the welcome screen (c 93), the
screen shown at right is displayed. Follow the pro-
cedure described below to select multiple pictures.
Protect
Back
ON/OFF
1 Press the multi selector I or J to
Protect
choose a picture.
• Only one picture can be selected for [Welcome
screen]. Proceed to step 3.
• Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback.
• Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display.
Back
ON/OFF
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Press G or H to choose [ON] or [OFF] (or
the number of copies when applying
print settings).
Protect
• When [ON] is selected, a check mark (y) is dis-
played in the top left corner of the current picture.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.
Back
ON/OFF
3 Press d.
• The setting is enabled.
Done
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
z Slide Show
Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or
on a memory card in an automated “slide show”
with a three-second interval between pictures.
Slide show
Pause
Start
Loop
Exit
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
Slide show
Pause
choose [Start] and press d.
• To repeat the slide show automatically, enable
[Loop] and press d before choosing [Start]. y will
be added to the loop option when enabled.
Start
Loop
• For information on using the multi selector, see
Exit
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
2 Slide show begins.
• While the slide show is in progress, the following
operations can be performed:
- Press J to skip to the next picture, or I to
return to the previous picture. Hold I or J
down to fast forward or rewind.
- Press d to pause the slide show.
• The menu shown at right is displayed when the
slide show ends or is paused. Choose [Restart] and
press d to play the slide show again, or choose
[End] to stop the slide show and return to the play-
back menu.
Pause
Restart
Exit
j Notes on the Slide Show
• Only the first frame of movies (c 54) included in slide shows is displayed.
• Even if [Loop] is selected, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are per-
formed for 30 minutes. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are per-
formed for another three minutes.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
A Delete
Delete
Erase selected images
Erase all images
The delete menu contains the options shown
below.
If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic-
tures in the internal memory will be deleted.
MENU
Exit
If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem-
ory card will be deleted.
B
Erase selected images
Delete selected pictures.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 86) for more information on using this
function.
C
Erase all images
Delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.
• Choose [Yes] and press d in the confirmation
dialog to delete all pictures.
• To exit without deleting pictures, choose [NO]
and press d.
Delete
Erasing all images
(
excluded)
No
Yes
MENU
Exit
k Notes on Deletion
• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer
before deletion.
• Pictures marked with the D icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
D Protect
Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Note, however, that formatting will delete pro-
tected files (c 102).
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 86) for more
Back
ON/OFF
information on using this function.
Protected pictures are recognized by the D icon (c 7) in full-frame play-
back mode and the erase selected images screen, and by the Q icon (c 42)
in 4- or 9-picture thumbnail playback mode.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
E Transfer Marking
Transfer marking
All on
All off
Change transfer marking (E) for existing pictures.
When the camera is connected to a computer with
PictureProject installed via the supplied USB cable,
pressing d transfers only the pictures marked with
a E icon (c 65). At the default setting, all pic-
tures are marked for transfer.
Select image(s)
MENU
Exit
E
All on
Mark all images for transfer.
All off
F
Remove transfer marking from all images.
Select image(s)
P
Mark selected pictures for transfer.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 86) for more information on using this
function.
Pictures selected for transfer are recognized by the E icon (c 7) in full-
frame playback, and by the P icon (c 42) in 4- or 9-picture thumbnail play-
back mode.
k Marking for Transfer
• No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. If more than 999 pictures are
marked, use PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Man-
ual (on CD) for details.
• This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make
of camera. Use the COOLPIX L12 to select the pictures to transfer again.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
L Copy
Copy
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a
memory card.
First, select from the following options.
MENU
Exit
MNO
Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
ONM
Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
Then, select the desired copy option.
Camera to card
Selected images
All images
Choose [Selected images] (c 86) to copy specific
pictures in the internal memory or memory card. To
copy all pictures, choose [All images].
Exit
j Notes on Copying Pictures
• If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, an
error message will be displayed. Delete unwanted pictures or insert a new memory card (if
using a memory card) before trying again.
• The file format of images that can be copied is JPEG, AVI, or WAV.
• The camera may be unable to copy pictures that were created with another make of cam-
era or that have been modified on a computer.
k [Memory contains no images.] Message
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the mes-
sage, [Memory contains no images.], will be displayed. Press m to display the copy option
screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
k File Names of Copied Pictures
• When pictures are copied using the [Selected images] option, the newly copied pictures are
numbered consecutively from the largest number existing between the two memory
sources.
Ex: when the last number in the source memory is 32 (DSCN0032.JPG) and the last number
in the destination memory is 18 (DSCN0018.JPG), the copied pictures are assigned
numbers starting form DSCN0033.
• When pictures are copied using the [All images] option, all the pictures in the folder are
copied with the same file numbers. New folder numbers are assigned in ascending order
starting from the largest folder number available. If a new folder cannot be created, the
folder is not copied and an error message will be displayed.
k Copies
Edited copies have the same protection marking (c 88) as the original but are not marked for
printing (c 73) or transfer (c 89).
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The following options are available in the setup menu.
R
H
V
W
Z
f
b
u
h
i
Menus
c 92
c 93
Choose how menus are displayed.
Quick startup
Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound.
Welcome screen
c 93
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.
Date
c 94
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
Monitor settings
c 97
Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
Date imprint
c 98
Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Vibration reduction
c 100
c 100
c 101
c 101
c 102
c 103
c 103
c 104
c 106
c 106
Enable or disable vibration reduction.
AF assist
Enable or disable AF assist illumination.
Sound settings
Adjust sound and volume settings.
Auto off
Set time before camera enters standby mode to save power.
M/O Format memory/Format card
Format internal memory or memory card.
j
Language
Choose language for camera menus and messages.
Interface
k
n
g
B
Adjust settings for connection to television or computer.
Reset all
Restore camera settings to default values.
Battery Type
Choose type of batteries inserted in camera.
Firmware version
Display camera firmware version.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 76), scene menu (c 29), movie
menu (c 50), Anti-shake menu (c 38), one-touch portrait menu (c 40) or
playback menu (c 85) and press d to display the setup menu.
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
Shooting menu
Set up
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
Set up
Shooting menu
Menus
Quick startup
Welcome screen
Date
--
--
MENU
?
Exit
Exit
Exit
Displaying the menu
screen
Press the multi selector
G or H to choose
[Set up] and press d.
• To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8).
• To exit the setup menu, press m.
R Menus
Choose whether the menus displayed when m is
pressed use text or icons.
Menus
Text
Icons
When [Icons] is selected, all menu items can be dis-
played with a single page and the name of the
highlighted menu displayed at the top of the page.
MENU
Exit
Menu names
Menus
Set up
Shooting menu
Menus
Quick startup
Welcome screen
Date
--
--
Exit
Exit
Text
Icon
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
H Quick Startup
Quick startup
Choose [On] to disable the welcome screen and
start-up sound. The camera will be ready for shoot-
ing as soon as it is turned on.
On
Off
Set to [Off] when enabling the welcome screen.
Exit
V Welcome Screen
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed
when the camera is turned on.
Welcome screen
Nikon
Animation
Select an image
To set the welcome screen, [Quick startup] must be
set to [Off].
Exit
Nikon
Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
Animation (default setting)
Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.
Select an image
Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the wel-
come screen.
See “Navigating the Menus” (c 86) for more information on using this
function.
Pictures with dimensions of 320×240 pixels or less, or pictures with an aspect
ratio of 16:9 cannot be registered.
The image used in the welcome screen is a copy of the selected picture and,
therefore, is not affected if the original picture is deleted or the memory card
is removed.
k When “Select an image” is Selected
If you have already selected a welcome screen picture, you can
select a new one by following the confirmation dialog.
Replace current
Welcome screen
image?
No
Yes
MENU
Exit
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
W Date
Date
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Set the camera clock and choose home and travel
destination time zones.
--
Date
Time zone
Exit
Date
Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13).
Time zone
When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 96) is
automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are dis-
played. Home time zone and daylight saving time can be set in the time zone
menu.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
1 Press the multi selector G or H to
Date
choose [Time zone] and press d.
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• The [Time zone] screen is displayed.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
“Multi Selector” (c 8).
--
Date
Time zone
Exit
2 Press G or H to choose Y and press d.
Time zone
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London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
Tokyo, Seoul
• The date and time displayed on the monitor
changes according to the region currently selected.
• If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to
choose [DaylightSaving] and press d then press
G. The time is automatically advanced one hour.
Daylight saving
Exit
3 Press J.
Time zone
• The [New city time zone] screen is displayed.
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London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
Tokyo, Seoul
Daylight saving
Exit
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4 Press I or J to choose the travel desti-
New city time zone
nation time zone and press d.
• The setting is enabled.
EST : New York
Toronto, Lima
Back
5 Press m.
Time zone
• The camera returns to shooting mode or playback
mode.
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London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
EDT:New York
• While the travel destination time zone is selected, a
Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the
camera is in shooting mode.
Daylight saving
Exit
j The Back-up Battery
The back-up battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is con-
nected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.
k X (Home Time Zone)
• To switch to the home time zone, choose X in step 2 and press d.
• To change the home time zone, choose X in step 2 and perform the following steps for
the home time zone.
k Daylight Saving Time
• If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect:
Turn [DaylightSaving] on (y) when daylight saving time begins to automatically advance
the camera’s clock one hour.
• If date and time are set with [DaylightSaving] turned on (y) when daylight saving time is
in effect:
Turn [DaylightSaving] off when daylight saving time ends to automatically set the camera’s
clock back one hour.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
l Time Zones
The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not
supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or
Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time.
GMT +/–
–11
Location
Midway, Samoa
GMT +/–
Location
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Athens, Helsinki
+1
+2
+3
+4
–10
Hawaii, Tahiti
–9
Alaska, Anchorage
Moscow, Nairobi
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
–8
PST (PDT): Los Angeles,
Seattle, Vancouver
–7
–6
–5
–4
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix,
La Paz
+5
+6
+7
+8
Islamabad, Karachi
Colombo, Dhaka
Bangkok, Jakarta
CST (CDT): Chicago,
Houston, Mexico City
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,
Lima
Caracas, Manaus
Beijing, Hong Kong,
Singapore
–3
–2
–1
±0
Buenos Aires, São Paulo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
+9
Tokyo, Seoul
Sydney, Guam
New Caledonia
Auckland, Fiji
+10
+11
+12
London, Casablanca
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Z Monitor Settings
The following options are available:
Monitor settings
--
3
Photo info
Brightness
Photo info
Choose information displayed in the monitor dur-
ing shooting and playback mode.
MENU Exit
Brightness
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.
Photo Info
The following display options are available:
See “The Monitor” (c 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.
Shooting mode
Playback mode
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0004.JPG
Show info
Auto info
/
12
4
4
The same information displayed when [Show info] is selected is
(default setting) shown, but icons are displayed for just 5 seconds.
Hide info
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0004.JPG
Framing grid
/
12
4
4
Indicators are displayed in the
monitor (c 6). In L mode,
The current settings or opera-
tion guide is displayed as in
framing grid is displayed to help [Auto info] above.
frame pictures; other indicators
are displayed for 5 seconds.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
f Date Imprint
Date and time of recording can be imprinted on
pictures for printing this information from printers
that are not DPOF-compatible (c 125).
Date imprint
Off
Date
Date and time
Date counter
Exit
H Off (default setting)
Time and date are not imprinted on pictures.
b Date
Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this
option is in effect.
c Date and time
Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken
while this option is in effect.
d Date counter
c 99
Time stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected
date.
At settings other than [Off], the option selected is recognized by an icon in
the monitor during shooting (c 6).
j Date Imprint
• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
• Dates imprinted at an image mode (c 77) setting of [TV screen(640)] may be difficult to
read. Choose [PC screen(1024)] or larger when using date imprint.
• The date is recorded using the format selected in the [Date] item (c 12, 94).
k Date imprint and Print set
When using DPOF-compatible devices, shooting date or photo information will be printed if
[Date] or [Info] is selected in the print set menu (c 73). See “Differences Between Print Set
and Date Imprint” (c 74) for more information on the difference between [Date imprint] and
[Print set].
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Date Counter
Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of
days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date.
Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday
or wedding.
Date counter
Press d to display the
stored dates option.
155
20/05/2007
Press d to display the
display option.
Number of days
Exit
Stored dates
Up to three dates can be stored. To set, highlight
an option, press the multi selector J, and enter a
date (c 13). To select a different date, choose an
option and press d.
Stored dates
20/05/2007
17/04/2007
----------
Exit
Display options
Choose [Number of days], [Years and days], or [Yrs,
mnths, days] and press d.
Display options
Number of days
Years and days
Yrs, mnths, days
MENU
Exit
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.
02/ 18.05.2007
02/ 22.05.2007
Two days remaining
Two days elapsed
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
b Vibration Reduction
Vibration reduction
On
Off
Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused
by slight hand movement known as camera shake,
that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom
applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduc-
tion can be used in all modes.
Exit
When [Off] is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the
monitor (c 6). Vibration reduction is enabled in anti-shake mode (c 38)
regardless of the option selected for [Vibration reduction].
On (default setting)
Vibration reduction is enabled when taking pictures and recording
movies. Camera detects and factors out panning movements when
reducing camera shake. When camera is panned horizontally, for
example, vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake. If camera is
panned vertically, vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake.
Off
Vibration reduction is not enabled. Set vibration reduction to [Off]
when using a tripod.
u AF Assist
AF assist
If [Auto] is selected, AF-assist illumination will be
used to assist the focus operation when the subject
Auto
Off
is poorly lit.
Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumina-
tion turns off automatically.
Exit
To disable this function, choose [Off]. When set to [Off], the camera may be
unable to focus if lighting is poor.
j Notes on Vibration Reduction
• Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the camera recovers from the
standby mode, the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback
mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.
• Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in
some situations.
• [VR] stands for vibration reduction.
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h Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings:
Sound settings
Button sound
Shutter sound
Volume
MENU
Exit
Button sound
When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations
are completed successfully, three times when error is detected.
Shutter sound
Choose shutter sound from [On] (default setting) and [Off].
Volume
Choose volume of shutter sound and start-up sound from [Loud], [Normal]
(default setting), and [Off].
i Auto Off
Auto off
Auto off
Sleep mode
To reduce the drain on the batteries, the monitor
turns off and the camera enters standby mode, if
no operations are performed for a certain period of
time. The camera will turn off automatically if no
operations are performed for three minutes after
entering standby mode.
Exit
Auto off
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no
operations are performed from [30s] (default setting), [1m], [5m], and [30m].
Sleep Mode
If [On] (default setting) is selected, the camera will enter standby mode when
there is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time
selected in the auto off menu has elapsed.
The camera will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds when [Auto off] is set to
[1m] or less, or after 1 minute when [Auto off] is set to [5m] or more.
• If no operations are performed for fifteen seconds when the auto off is set to
[30s] and sleep mode is [On], the monitor turns off and the power-on lamp
blinks. If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds, the cam-
era enters standby mode.
j Auto Off
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for a minimum of three minutes
when menus are displayed, and for thirty minutes during a slide show.
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M
Format Memory/
O
Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card.
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format memory
To format the internal memory, remove the mem-
ory card from the camera.
WARNING!
All images will be deleted!
The [Format memory] option appears in the setup
menu.
No
Format
MENU
Exit
Formatting the Memory Card
Format card
WARNING!
All images will be deleted!
When the memory card is inserted in the camera,
the [Format card] option appears in the setup
menu.
No
Format
Exit
j Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to
transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12, for-
mat them with [Format].
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
j Language
Choose one of twenty languages for display of
camera menus and messages.
Czech
Polish
Danish
Portuguese
Russian
German
(default setting)
Spanish
Finnish
Swedish
French
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Indonesian
Italian
Dutch
Norwegian
Thai
k Interface
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or
video device.
Interface
USB
Video mode
Auto transfer
USB
MENU
Exit
Select [PTP] (default setting) or [Mass storage] for
connection to computer (c 63) or printer (c 68).
Video mode
Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL].
Auto transfer
Choose [On] (default setting) to mark all new pic-
tures for transfer to computer (c 66).
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n Reset All
Reset all
This option restores the following settings to their
default values:
Reset all settings to default
values
No
Yes
MENU
Exit
Pop-up menu
Option
Default value
Flash mode (c 24)
Self-timer (c 26)
Macro close-up (c 27)
Exposure compensation (c 28)
Auto
Off
Off
0
Scene mode
Option
Default value
Scene mode (c 29)
Portrait
One-touch portrait
Option
Default value
Portrait effect (c 40)
Normal
Movie menu
Option
Default value
Small size 320
Single AF
Movie options (c 51)
Auto-focus mode (c 53)
Shooting menu
Option
Default value
Normal(3072)
Auto
Image mode (c 77)
White balance (c 79)
Continuous (c 81)
BSS (c 82)
Single
Off
Color options (c 83)
Standard color
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Setup menu
Option
Default value
Menus (c 92)
Text
Quick startup (c 93)
Welcome screen (c 93)
Photo info (c 97)
On
Animation
AUTO info
Brightness (c 97)
3
Date imprint (c 98)
Vibration reduction (c 100)
AF assist (c 100)
Off
On
Auto
Button sound (c 101)
Shutter sound (c 101)
Volume (c 101)
On
On
Normal
Auto off (c 101)
30 sec. (30 seconds)
Sleep mode (c 101)
Auto transfer (c 103)
On
On
Others
Option
Default value
Paper size (c 70, 71)
Default
• Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file number (c 108) from mem-
ory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset
file numbering to “0001,” delete all pictures (c 88) before selecting
[Reset].
• All other settings, including [Date] (c 94), [Date counter] (c 99), [Lan-
guage] (c 103), [USB], and [Video mode] in the [Interface] menu
(c 103), [Battery Type] (c 106), [Select an image] in the [Welcome
screen] menu (c 93), and [White bal. preset] in the [White balance] menu
(c 80) remain unaffected.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
g Battery Type
To ensure that the camera shows the correct bat-
tery level (c 16), choose the type that matches the
batteries currently in use.
Battery Type
Alkaline
COOLPIX (NiMH)
Lithium
Exit
Alkaline (default setting)
COOLPIX (NiMH)
LR6 alkaline batteries
Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteries
ZR6 oxyride batteries
Lithium
FR6/L91 lithium batteries
B Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.
COOLPIX L12 Ver.XX
Back
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable battery
Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries
(EN-MH1-B2)
Battery charger
AC adapter
MH-71 battery charger
EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown)
1
2
3
EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used.
Approved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the
COOLPIX L12:
1
1, 2
SanDisk
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB
1
High-speed, 10-MB/s cards: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
High-speed, 20-MB/s cards: 1 GB, 2 GB
1
1, 2
Toshiba
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB
High-speed, 10-MB/s cards: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
1
1, 2
Panasonic
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB
High-speed, 10-MB/s cards: 256 MB
High-speed, 20-MB/s cards: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
1
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must
support memory card specifications. If the device does not support memory card
specifications, insert the memory card into the camera and connect the camera to a
computer via the supplied USB cable to transfer pictures.
2
SDHC-compliant.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory cards
listed above, please contact the manufacturer.
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, and sounds are assigned file names as follows:
DSCN0001.JPG
Identifier*
Extension
(signifies the file type)
Original still pictures
(voice memo attachment
included), movies, voice
memos, voice recordings
Still pictures
Movies
.JPG
DSCN
.AVI
Voice memos
Voice recordings
Cropped copies (voice
memo attachment
included)
.WAV
RSCN
SSCN
FSCN
Small copies (voice memo
attachment included)
File number
(assigned automatically in ascending
order, starting with “0001”)
D-Lighting copies (voice
memo attachment
included)
* The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a com-
puter.
Files are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed
by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for
pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., “101P_001”; c 36), “NIKON”
for all other pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”), and “SOUND” for voice recordings
(e.g., “100SOUND”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken
when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created
by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the
current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture num-
bered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the medium is formatted
(c 102) or a new memory card inserted.
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Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when using or storing the device.
j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber.
These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera mal-
function or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid
injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
j Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when
using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor,
producing a white blur effect in photographs.
j Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power
source
Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images
are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in
loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while an AC
adapter is connected.
j Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
j Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
j Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromag-
netic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by
equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored
on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
j Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on
a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place
the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temper-
ature.
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Caring for the Camera
j The Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-
assist illuminator (c 4) conforms to the following IEC stan-
dard:
k Batteries
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary
(c 16). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.
• Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before
heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and
exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with
local regulations.
Cleaning
Lens
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a
blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a
soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and work-
ing toward to the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly damp-
ened with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the
warranty.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Caring for the Camera
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off
before putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not
be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put-
ting the camera away again.
k Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char-
acteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images
recorded using the product will not be affected.
• When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end
may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the
final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact
your Nikon service representative.
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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in
the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
Display
Problem
Clock not set.
Solution
Set clock.
c
S (blinks)
94
Batteries running low.
Batteries exhausted.
Ready spare batteries.
Replace batteries.
10,
106
K
Warning!
Battery exhausted.
p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus.
• Refocus.
• Use focus lock.
20
–
I
Camera cannot perform Wait until message clears
Warning!!
other operations until
from display automati-
cally when recording is
complete.
please wait for the recording is complete.
camera to finish
recording.
y
K
Write-protect switch is in Slide write-protect to
15
Memory card is write “lock” position.
protected
“write” position.
I
Error accessing memory
• Use approved card.
• Check that connectors
are clean.
107
14
This card cannot be card.
used
• Confirm that memory
card is correctly
inserted.
14
I
Warning!
This card cannot be
read.
I
Memory card has not
Highlight [Format] and
15
Card is not format- been formatted for use in press d to format card,
ted
No
camera.
or turn camera off and
replace card.
Format
K
Memory card is full.
• Choose smaller image
size.
77
Out of memory
• Delete pictures or
sound files.
• Insert new memory
card.
22,
48, 88
14, 15
• Remove memory card
and use internal mem-
ory.
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Error Messages
Display
Problem
Solution
c
I
Error occurred while
recording picture.
Format internal memory
or memory card.
102
Image cannot be
saved
Camera has run out of
file numbers.
• Insert new memory
card.
14
• Format internal mem-
ory or memory card.
102
Cannot edit selected pic- Select picture that sup-
44
–
ture.
ports crop, D-Lighting, or
small picture.
Picture cannot be used
for welcome screen.
Pictures with dimensions
of 320×240 pixels or less,
or pictures with an aspect
ratio of 16:9 cannot be
registered.
Cannot copy picture.
Camera has run out of
Sound file cannot be file numbers.
saved.
Delete pictures from des-
tination.
88
I
• Insert new memory
card.
• Format internal mem-
ory or memory card.
14
102
K
Copies from D-Lighting,
Image can not be
enhanced using D-Light-
ing.
44
Image has already crop, or small picture
been modified. D- option can not be
Lighting cannot be adjusted using D-Light-
used.
ing.
K
Time out error while
Choose memory card
107
Cannot record movie recording movie.
with faster write speed.
K
• No pictures or sound
• To play picture or
16,30,
Memory contains no
images.
file in the internal
memory or memory
card.
sound files, take a pic- 38,39,
ture or make a voice
recording.
55
• Memory card does not • To copy picture or
59, 90
K
contain pictures or
sound file.
sound file from internal
memory to memory
card, press m. The
copy option screen or
copy sound file screen
will be displayed.
No sound file.
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Error Messages
Display
Problem
Solution
c
K
File not created with
COOLPIX L12
View file on computer or
other device.
–
File contains no
image data.
I
This file cannot be
played back.
J
Mode selector is not posi- Slide the mode selector
8
Warning! Mode
selector is not in the
proper position.
tioned correctly.
so that it is precisely set
to one of the three
modes.
K
Picture is protected.
Disable protection.
88
96
10
This image cannot be
deleted
K
Destination in same time
zone as home.
–
New city is in the
current time zone
Lens error
Lens error.
Turn camera off and then
on again. If error persists,
contact retailer or Nikon
representative.
J
I
USB cable disconnected
during transfer or print-
ing.
If PictureProject displays
error, click [OK] to exit.
Resume operation after
turning camera off and
reconnecting cable.
65, 68
Communications
error
[USB] option incorrect.
Choose correct [USB]
option.
63, 64
–
PictureProject did not
start.
–
K
No pictures selected for
transfer.
Select pictures for trans- 66, 89
fer in the playback menu
and try again.
No images are
marked for transfer
I
Transfer error.
• Check battery level.
• Check that USB cable is
connected.
16
63
Transfer error
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Error Messages
Display
Problem
Solution
c
J
Error has occurred in
camera’s internal cir-
cuitry.
Turn camera off, remove
and reinsert batteries,
and turn camera on. If
error persists, contact
retailer or Nikon repre-
sentative.
10
System error
Iw
Printer error.
Check printer status.
Running out of ink or
printer error.
Check printer. After
–
checking the ink or solv-
ing the problem, select
[Resume] and press d to
resume printing.*
Iw
Specified size of paper is Load the specified paper,
–
–
–
Printer error: check not loaded in printer.
paper
select [Resume], and
press d to resume print-
ing.*
Iw
Paper has jammed in the Eject the jammed paper,
Printer error: paper printer.
jam
select [Resume], and
press d to resume print-
ing.*
Iw
No paper is loaded in
Load the specified paper,
select [Resume], and
press d to resume print-
ing.*
Printer error: out of printer.
paper
Iw
Printer error: check
ink
Ink error.
Check ink, select
[Resume], and press d
to resume printing.*
–
–
–
Iw
Printer error: out of
ink
Ink cartridge is empty.
An error caused by the
Replace ink, select
[Resume], and press d
to resume printing.*
Iw
Select [Cancel] and press
Printer error: file cor- image file has occurred.
rupt
d to cancel printing.
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Error Messages
Display
Problem
Solution
c
I
Other peripheral devices Do not connect other
–
Interface error
have been connected
while camera is con-
nected to ImageLink
compatible printer.
devices to the cable con-
nector while camera is
connected to ImageLink
compatible printer.
Memory card has been
inserted or removed
while camera is con-
nected to ImageLink
compatible printer.
Do not insert or remove
memory card while cam-
era is connected to
ImageLink compatible
printer.
–
*
See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and informa-
tion.
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem
Monitor is blank
Cause/Solution
• Camera is off.
c
10
16
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the 11, 21
shutter-release button halfway.
• When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash
has charged.
• Camera and PC are connected via USB
cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via A/V
cable.
25
63
62
Monitor is hard to read
• Adjust monitor brightness.
97
110
11
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
• Monitor has dimmed to save power. Moni-
tor brightens when controls are used.
Camera turns off without
warning
• Batteries are low.
• Camera has turned off automatically to
save power.
16
11,
101
110
• Batteries are cold.
[Format memory]>[Format]
option not available
Batteries are low.
16,
102
Date and time of recording
are not correct
• Pictures recorded before clock has been set
will have time stamp of “00.00.0000
00:00”; voice recording will be dated
12
“01.01.2007 00:00.” Set the correct date
and time from [Date] in the setup menu.
• Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
94
97
No indicators displayed in
monitor
[Hide info] is selected for [Photo info]. Select
[Show info].
[Date imprint] not available
Camera clock has not been set.
12, 94
31, 34,
Date not appearing on pic-
tures even when [Date
imprint] is enabled
Date does not appear on movies or on pic-
tures taken using F, P, N, F, Continu- 36, 38,
ous, or BSS.
49, 81,
82
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Problem
Cause/Solution
c
Camera settings reset
Back-up battery is exhausted; all settings
were restored to their default values.
95,
104
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera
may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static
charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on
again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative.
Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any
data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Data already recorded will not be affected.
Shooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
c
No picture taken when shut- • When camera is in playback mode, press
22
ter-release button is pressed
Camera cannot focus
i or the shutter-release button.
• When menus are displayed, press m.
• Battery is exhausted.
9
16
25
• When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.
• The intended subject is one with which
auto focus does not perform well.
• Set [AF assist] in the setup menu to [Auto].
• Focus error. Turn camera off and then on
again.
21
100
10
Pictures are blurred
• Use flash.
24
38
100
82
• Use anti-shake mode.
• Use vibration reduction.
• Use A.
• Use tripod and self-timer.
5, 26
Bright specks appear in pic-
tures taken with flash
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn
flash off.
24
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
c
Flash does not fire
• Flash is off.
• Some scene modes that cannot turn on
flash are selected.
24
31-35
• Anti-shake mode is applied.
• T modes are selected.
• [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is selected
for [Continuous], or [On] is selected for
[BSS].
38
49
81,
82, 84
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording
movies.
49
81
Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when [Multi-
shot 16] is selected for [Continuous].
[Image mode] not available
[Image mode] cannot be adjusted when
[Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous]
81
No sound when shutter is
released
• [Off] is selected for [Sound settings] >
[Shutter sound] in setup menu.
• F or T mode is selected.
• P or N is selected.
• [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is selected
for [Continuous], or [On] is selected for
[BSS].
101
38, 49
31, 34
81,
82, 84
AF-assist illuminator does not • [Off] is selected for [AF assist] in setup
100
light
menu.
• AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically 31-35
in some scene modes.
Pictures appear smeared
Colors are unnatural
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.
110
79
White balance does not match light source.
Randomly-spaced bright pix- Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be
els (“noise”) appear in image reduced by:
• Using flash
24
• Choosing scene mode with noise reduc-
tion
31-35
Pictures are too dark
(underexposed)
• Flash is off.
24
18
24
28
24, 35
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is beyond flash range.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Subject is backlit. Select L ([Back light]
scene mode) or use fill flash.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
c
Pictures are too bright
(overexposed)
Adjust exposure compensation.
28
Unexpected results when
flash set to A (auto with
red-eye reduction)
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare
cases, be applied to areas not affected by
red-eye. Set flash to z (auto) or C (fill-
flash) and try again. Note that red-eye reduc-
tion is the default setting for one-touch por-
trait, B, and D modes.
24,
31,
32, 39
Playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
c
File cannot be played back
File has been overwritten or renamed by
computer or other make of camera.
–
Cannot zoom in on picture
Cannot record voice memo
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,
small pictures, or pictures that have been
cropped to below 320 × 240.
–
Voice memos cannot be appended to mov-
ies.
54
Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, These options cannot be used with movies
54, 44
or small picture options
and may not be available with pictures cre-
ated with other cameras. Select picture that
supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture.
Pictures not displayed on
television
• Choose correct video mode.
• Memory card contains no pictures. Replace 14, 15
memory card. Remove memory card to
103
play back pictures from internal memory.
PictureProject does not start • Camera is off.
when camera is connected • Battery is exhausted.
10
16
65
63, 64
–
• USB cable is not correctly connected.
• Appropriate [USB] option is not selected.
• Camera is not recognized by the com-
puter.
• Computer is not set to launch
PictureProject automatically.
–
See the supplied PictureProject Reference
Manual (on CD) (silver) for more information
on PictureProject.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
c
Cannot mark pictures for
transfer
No more than 1,000 pictures can be marked
for transfer. Click [Transfer] in PictureProject
to transfer pictures.
65
66, 89
15
Transfer marking does not
appear
Pictures were marked for transfer using
another model of camera. Mark pictures for
transfer using COOLPIX L12.
Cannot transfer pictures
d cannot be used to transfer pictures from
internal memory when [Mass storage] is
selected for [USB] or if memory card is
locked. Transfer pictures using the [Transfer]
button in PictureProject.
Pictures to be printed or
transferred are not displayed memory card. Remove memory card to print
or transfer pictures from internal memory.
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace
14, 15
69, 70
Cannot select paper size
with camera
Even for PictBridge compatible printers, the
paper size cannot be selected on the camera
in the following cases.
• The printer does not support the paper
sizes used by the camera.
• The printer automatically selects the paper
size.
Use the printer to select the paper size.
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
CCD
7.1 million
1
/2.5-in. CCD
Total pixels
Lens
7.41 million
3× Zoom-Nikkor lens
Focal length
5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture
angle: 35-105 mm)
f/-number
Construction
Digital zoom
f/2.8–4.7
5 elements in 5 groups
Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture
angle: approx. 420mm)
Vibration reduction
Autofocus (AF)
Lens shift
Contrast-detect AF
Focus range (from
lens)
• 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to ∞
• Macro close-up mode: 15 cm (5.9 in.) to ∞ (when the
zoom indicator is positioned over S)
Focus-area selection Center
-2001
AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2
); max.
output: 1,100 μW
Monitor
Frame coverage
2.5in., 115,000-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness
adjustment
Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
(shooting mode)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Storage
Media
Internal memory (approx. 21 MB)
Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
File system
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
File formats
Compressed: JPEG-Baseline-compliant
Movies: AVI
Sound files: WAV
Image size (pixels)
• 3,072 × 2,304 [High(3072★)/Normal(3072)]
• 2,592 × 1,944 [Normal(2592)]
• 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)]
• 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)]
• 640 × 480 [TV screen(640)]
• 3,072 × 1,728 [16:9]
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Specifications
ISO sensitivity
Exposure
Auto (ISO 50-1600)
Metering
256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom)
Programmed auto-exposure with exposure compensation
(–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)
Exposure control
1
Range
(ISO 100)
[W]: -0.35 to +16.5 EV
[T]: 1.14 to +18.0 EV
Shutter
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
1
Speed
/1500–4 s
Aperture
Range
Electronically controlled ND filter
2 steps (f/2.8 and f/5.6 [W])
10 seconds
Self-timer
Built-in flash
Range
[W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (19.7 in. to 26 ft. 3.0 in.)
[T]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (19.7 in. to 14 ft. 9.2 in.)
Flash control
Interface
Sensor flash system
USB
Video output
I/O terminals
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
• Audio/video (A/V) out
• Digital I/O (USB)
• ImageLink I/O
Supported
languages
Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Indone-
sian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Rus-
sian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified and
Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai
Power sources
Battery life*
• Two AA alkaline, oxyride, or lithium batteries
• Two EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries
• EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately)
Approx. 150 shots with alkaline, 600 shots with lithium, or
370 shots with EN-MH1 batteries
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Approx. 91 × 61 × 26mm (3.6 × 2.4 × 1in.)
(excluding projections)
Weight
Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) without battery and memory card
Operating environment
Temperature
Humidity
0 to 40 °C (+32 to 104 °F)
Less than 85% (no condensation)
•
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-MH1
batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
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Specifications
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring
the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each
shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to [E Normal (3072)].
Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and
images being displayed.
Supplied batteries are for trial use only.
Dock Insert PV-13
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Approx. 135.5 × 17 × 63 mm (5.3 × 6.7 × 24.8 in.)
(excluding projections)
Weight
Approx. 30 g (1.1 oz)
k Specifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this
product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Supported Standards
• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the
digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of
camera.
• DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
• Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File For-
mat for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows informa-
tion stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction
when images are output from Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer
without connecting the camera to a computer.
• ImageLink: The ImageLink standard allows pictures taken with a digital
camera to be printed directly on a household printer, without using a com-
puter.
The camera can be connected directly to any ImageLink-compatible printer
for one-touch picture printing.
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Index
Symbols
B
F Anti-shake mode 38
t (j) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 48, 54,
58
Back light 35
Batteries 10, 106
charger 107
v (k) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 46, 48,
54, 58
v (l) button 9
m button 5, 9, 92
d button 5, 8
J (flash) button 5, 24
H (self-timer) button 5, 26
L (macro close-up) button 5, 27
I (exposure compensation) button 5,
28
EN-MH1 10, 106, 107
FR6/L91 (AA) 10, 106
LR6 (AA) 10, 11, 106
ZR6 (AA) 10, 106
Battery level 16
Battery type 11, 106
Battery-chamber cover 5
Beach/snow 32
Best shot selector 82
Brightness 97
i (playback) button 5, 22, 57, 62
T (delete) button 5, 22, 23, 54, 58
A (one-touch portrait) button 4, 39
F (vibration reduction) button 4, 38
L (auto) mode 8, 16
b (scene) mode 8, 29, 55
scene modes 31
T (movie) mode 8, 49
E landscape assist 31
D night portrait assist 32
B portrait assist 31
BSS 82
C
Cable connector 5, 65, 68
Cleaning 110
body 110
lens 110
monitor 110
Close up 34
Color options 83
Computer, connecting to 63
Continuous 81
Copy 35
copying pictures to 90
Crop 46
P sports assist 31
O Voice recording 55
A
AC adapter 11, 61, 67, 107
AF Assist 100
D
Date 12, 94
Anti-shake mode 38
Audio/video (A/V) cable (EG-CP14) 62
Auto off 11, 101
Auto transfer 103
Auto-focus mode 53
full-time AF 53
Date counter 99
Date imprint 98
Daylight saving time 12, 95
DCF 125
Delete 88
Digital print order format 73, 125
D-Lighting 45
single AF 53
AVI 108
Dock insert 75
DPOF 73, 125
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Index
DPOF printing 72
DSCN 108
formatting 102
ISO 25
Dusk/dawn 33
J
E
JPG 108
Editing pictures 44
creating a cropped copy 46
enhancing contrast 45
resizing pictures 47
EH-65A 61, 67, 107
Error messages 112–116
Exif version 2.2 125
Exposure compensation 28
Extension 108
L
Lamp, redJ 25
Language 103
Lens 4
M
Macro close-up mode 27
Memory cards 14, 107
capacity 16
formatting 15, 102
Menus, text or icons 92
Microphone 4, 48
Mode selector 5, 8
Monitor 5, 6
Monitor settings 97
Movie menu 50
Movie mode 49
Movie options 51
maximum movie length 51
small size 51
F
Face-priority AF 41
File names 108
Fireworks show 34
Firmware version 106
Flash 4, 24
lamp 25
mode 24
Flash lamp 5
Focus 20, 21
Focus area 6, 20
Folder names 108
Formatting
internal memory 102
memory cards 15, 102
Framing pictures 18, 20
FSCN 108
smaller size 51
Stop-motion movie 51
TV movie 51
Movies
playback 54
recording 49
Multi selector 5, 8
Museum 34
H
Help 9
N
I
Night landscape 33
Image mode 17, 29, 77
Image quality 77
Image size 77
ImageLink-compatible printer 75
Interface 103
NTSC 103
Number of exposures remaining 16, 78
O
On 12, 16
On/Off, see Power switch
Internal memory 14
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Index
One-touch portrait menu 40
image mode 40
Sound settings 101
Speaker 4
portrait effect 40
SSCN 108
One-touch portrait mode 39
Standby mode 11
Strap, camera 4
Sunset 33
P
PAL 103
T
Panorama assist 35, 36
G 37
Television 62
Paper size 70, 71
Party/indoor 32
PictBridge 67, 125
Playback
connecting to 62
Time zone 12, 94
time zone list 96
Transfer
full-frame playback 22, 23
thumbnail payback 42
viewing pictures 23
Playback menu 85
Power saving 11
Power switch 4, 10
Power-on lamp 10
Print set 73
printing date 74
shooting information 74
Printing pictures 67, 69, 70
direct printing 67
Protect 88
marking pictures for, 66
Transfer marking 89, 103
Transferring pictures 65
Tripod 5
U
USB 64, 66, 68, 103
cable (UC-E6) 63, 65, 68
V
Vibration reduction (b) 100
Video mode 62, 103
Voice memos 48
Voice recording 55
copying 59
Q
playing 57
Volume 48, 54, 58
Quick startup 93
R
W
WAV 108
Welcome screen 93
White balance 79
Red-eye reduction 25
Reset all 104
RSCN 108
S
Z
Self-timer 26
Zoom 18
Self-timer lamp 4
Setup menu 91
Shooting menu 76
Shutter-release button 4, 20, 21
Slide show 87
digital 19
optical 18
playback 43
Zoom buttons 5, 54
Small picture 47
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