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Continued operation could result in injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or... other accident, take the equipment to avoid burns. ii For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to prevent possible injury. Keep these safety instructions where all those who... in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Repairs should be performed only by the following safety precautions in injury. Do...
Continued operation could result in injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or... other accident, take the equipment to avoid burns. ii For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to prevent possible injury. Keep these safety instructions where all those who... in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Repairs should be performed only by the following safety precautions in injury. Do...
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...not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4) are purchased separately, charge and use with...separately) • Keep Dry. Continued use in this precaution could result in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with COOLPIX L22/L21. Do not combine batteries from damaged batteries comes in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug ... if improperly handled. Failure to observe this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off.
...not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4) are purchased separately, charge and use with...separately) • Keep Dry. Continued use in this precaution could result in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with COOLPIX L22/L21. Do not combine batteries from damaged batteries comes in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug ... if improperly handled. Failure to observe this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off.
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.... For Your Safety • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with DC-to-AC inverters. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be ...observe this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off when using while in .) from one voltage to another or with product regulations. ...
.... For Your Safety • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with DC-to-AC inverters. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be ...observe this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off when using while in .) from one voltage to another or with product regulations. ...
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... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for your equipment. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by... interference to radio communications. Notices Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 v Using other reproductive harm. If this product will...
... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for your equipment. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by... interference to radio communications. Notices Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 v Using other reproductive harm. If this product will...
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...Displays...13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 G Basic ...Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode 20 Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Using...
...Displays...13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 G Basic ...Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode 20 Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Using...
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...*1 .........20, 29, 35, 46, 55 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 92). Refer to the current shooting mode. Parts of exposures remaining 2 Macro mode 33 3 Zoom indicator 23, 33 4 AE/AF-L indicator... 76 25 Continuous shooting mode 78 26 Self-timer indicator 32 *1 Differs according to the sections on each mode for details. 8 *2 S and L are displayed on L22, and z is displayed on L21.
...*1 .........20, 29, 35, 46, 55 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 92). Refer to the current shooting mode. Parts of exposures remaining 2 Macro mode 33 3 Zoom indicator 23, 33 4 AE/AF-L indicator... 76 25 Continuous shooting mode 78 26 Self-timer indicator 32 *1 Differs according to the sections on each mode for details. 8 *2 S and L are displayed on L22, and z is displayed on L21.
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... down c to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode. When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to turn the camera on in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which allows you to select one of the following shooting modes. 1 Easy...
... down c to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode. When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to turn the camera on in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which allows you to select one of the following shooting modes. 1 Easy...
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... are oriented correctly as described on the camera. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. • If the camera is turned off, hold the camera upside down c to turn COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, ...and insert the batteries. on lamp (green) lights for a moment, the monitor turns on in playback 14 mode...
... are oriented correctly as described on the camera. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. • If the camera is turned off, hold the camera upside down c to turn COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, ...and insert the batteries. on lamp (green) lights for a moment, the monitor turns on in playback 14 mode...
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... button is pressed. • The time allowed to elapse before using the battery. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera on and change the setting (A 105). Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the manufacturer. When any ... C Alternative Power Sources To power the camera continuously for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger This camera can be used , turn the camera off automatically. • While the monitor is off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Batteries with purchase. C...
... button is pressed. • The time allowed to elapse before using the battery. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera on and change the setting (A 105). Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the manufacturer. When any ... C Alternative Power Sources To power the camera continuously for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger This camera can be used , turn the camera off automatically. • While the monitor is off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Batteries with purchase. C...
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The power-on lamp (green) will light for a COOLPIX L22 moment and the monitor will not be set the daylight saving time to turn on using the multi selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 11). 3 Choose Yes and press k. Yes No Cancel London Casablanca Back D Daylight Saving Time To use ... and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to on. When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark appears on the top of the monitor. COOLPIX L21 First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to select your home time zone...
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a COOLPIX L22 moment and the monitor will not be set the daylight saving time to turn on using the multi selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 11). 3 Choose Yes and press k. Yes No Cancel London Casablanca Back D Daylight Saving Time To use ... and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to on. When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark appears on the top of the monitor. COOLPIX L21 First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to select your home time zone...
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... power-on lamp and the monitor are saved in correctly until it clicks into place. B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down to turn off and open the battery-chamber/ 3 memory card slot cover. Remove the memory card to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred...
... power-on lamp and the monitor are saved in correctly until it clicks into place. B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down to turn off and open the battery-chamber/ 3 memory card slot cover. Remove the memory card to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred...
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...not formatted. Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card using this camera (A 100). Unlock by sliding the switch to bend it. Turn off . must be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to...memory card Card is in damage to the camera or memory card: - Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is being careful not to the "write" position. Open the ...
...not formatted. Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card using this camera (A 100). Unlock by sliding the switch to bend it. Turn off . must be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to...memory card Card is in damage to the camera or memory card: - Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is being careful not to the "write" position. Open the ...
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... Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures. The power-on lamp (green) will light COOLPIX L22 for a moment and the ...monitor will extend at the time of exposures remaining. COOLPIX L21 Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 3 Press the multi selector HI to display the shooting...
... Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures. The power-on lamp (green) will light COOLPIX L22 for a moment and the ...monitor will extend at the time of exposures remaining. COOLPIX L21 Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 3 Press the multi selector HI to display the shooting...
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... indicates shooting conditions in easy auto mode • When the camera is disabled. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will turn off ) or Y (slow sync) while Electronic VR (A 95) in the setup menu is displayed to internal memory (approximately 19 MB). Image mode...and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in the image mode menu. When the monitor has turned off ) (A 30). • The self-timer (A 32) and exposure compensation (A 34) are as follows: L22: L 4000×3000 L21: y 3264×2448 The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting...
... indicates shooting conditions in easy auto mode • When the camera is disabled. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will turn off ) or Y (slow sync) while Electronic VR (A 95) in the setup menu is displayed to internal memory (approximately 19 MB). Image mode...and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in the image mode menu. When the monitor has turned off ) (A 30). • The self-timer (A 32) and exposure compensation (A 34) are as follows: L22: L 4000×3000 L21: y 3264×2448 The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting...
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... lens, flash, selftimer lamp and microphone. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that face will be framed by a single border. • When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, focus will...
... lens, flash, selftimer lamp and microphone. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that face will be framed by a single border. • When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, focus will...
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... in effect, and focus will be in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at the current image mode setting. COOLPIX L21 f Zoom out g Zoom in slight deterioration of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is being applied. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation ... the camera is rotated. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to COOLPIX L22 activate optical zoom. The position of optical zoom. When zoom is in on the subject.
... in effect, and focus will be in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at the current image mode setting. COOLPIX L21 f Zoom out g Zoom in slight deterioration of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is being applied. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation ... the camera is rotated. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to COOLPIX L22 activate optical zoom. The position of optical zoom. When zoom is in on the subject.
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...the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is selected from the playback menu (A 81), multiple pictures can be enlarged up to turn on the camera in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, press l to calendar display. Yes No D Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion When Delete (A... 84) is inserted. • Pictures taken using face detection (A 24) will not extend. frame. • When the monitor has turned off , hold down c to about 10×. Rotate the zoom control to f to reactivate it (A 99). While viewing 16 picture thumbnails, rotate the zoom...
...the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is selected from the playback menu (A 81), multiple pictures can be enlarged up to turn on the camera in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, press l to calendar display. Yes No D Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion When Delete (A... 84) is inserted. • Pictures taken using face detection (A 24) will not extend. frame. • When the monitor has turned off , hold down c to about 10×. Rotate the zoom control to f to reactivate it (A 99). While viewing 16 picture thumbnails, rotate the zoom...
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... The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is low, the monitor will turn off . If the remaining battery level is taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash will be ...stored even if the camera is turned off until the flash has finished charging. If the camera detects "red-eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is taken. Pictures taken when E ...
... The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is low, the monitor will turn off . If the remaining battery level is taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash will be ...stored even if the camera is turned off until the flash has finished charging. If the camera detects "red-eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is taken. Pictures taken when E ...
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... to select ON and press k. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be stored even if the camera is turned off. 33 Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in .) at the widest zoom position, and as...
... to select ON and press k. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be stored even if the camera is turned off. 33 Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in .) at the widest zoom position, and as...
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... the background is much brighter than 0.0, H and the value are displayed. 3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot. • To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from the value suggested by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Exposure Compensation ... EV. • If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be stored even if the camera is turned off. Negative compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, a swath of water,...
... the background is much brighter than 0.0, H and the value are displayed. 3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot. • To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from the value suggested by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Exposure Compensation ... EV. • If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be stored even if the camera is turned off. Negative compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, a swath of water,...