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... may void the user's authority to correct the interference 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 ... connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Using other reproductive harm. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 COOLPIX L18/L16 v This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that...
... may void the user's authority to correct the interference 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 ... connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Using other reproductive harm. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 COOLPIX L18/L16 v This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that...
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...time of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold. Product Names In this manual, the product names "COOLPIX L18" and "COOLPIX L16" may differ from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions, B ... shown. This icon indicates that should be stored on removable memory cards. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. Read this manual may sometimes be helpful when using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . The memory card...
...time of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold. Product Names In this manual, the product names "COOLPIX L18" and "COOLPIX L16" may differ from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions, B ... shown. This icon indicates that should be stored on removable memory cards. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. Read this manual may sometimes be helpful when using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . The memory card...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations. 1 23 4 5 11 Lens cover closed 6 12 7 13 10 9 8 1 Shutter-release button 22 2 Power-on lamp 12 3 Power switch 18 4 Built-in flash 26 5 Speaker 48 6 Self-timer lamp 28, 94 AF-assist illuminator 23, 33, 83, 94 7 Lens 93, 104 8 Built-in microphone 46 9 Power connector cover for optional AC adapter 91 10 Eyelet for camera strap 11 11 Connector cover 49, 51, 55 12 Cable connector 49, 51, 55 13 Lens cover 93 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations. 1 23 4 5 11 Lens cover closed 6 12 7 13 10 9 8 1 Shutter-release button 22 2 Power-on lamp 12 3 Power switch 18 4 Built-in flash 26 5 Speaker 48 6 Self-timer lamp 28, 94 AF-assist illuminator 23, 33, 83, 94 7 Lens 93, 104 8 Built-in microphone 46 9 Power connector cover for optional AC adapter 91 10 Eyelet for camera strap 11 11 Connector cover 49, 51, 55 12 Cable connector 49, 51, 55 13 Lens cover 93 4
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... appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). They will display only for details. 6 2 z and y are displayed on L18, and M and d are displayed on L16. Refer to the current shooting mode.
... appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). They will display only for details. 6 2 z and y are displayed on L18, and M and d are displayed on L16. Refer to the current shooting mode.
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... the memory card. No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX L18/ COOLPIX L16, be formatted before formatting the memory card. Remove the battery - A confirmation dialog is not formatted. Write protect switch Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and...
... the memory card. No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX L18/ COOLPIX L16, be formatted before formatting the memory card. Remove the battery - A confirmation dialog is not formatted. Write protect switch Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and...
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... for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting mode U displayed in taking pictures and records the images. In easy auto mode, settings are fixed as follows: L18: y Normal (3264×2448) L16: d Normal (3072×2304) Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode D Easy auto mode • If you direct the camera to the human...
... for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting mode U displayed in taking pictures and records the images. In easy auto mode, settings are fixed as follows: L18: y Normal (3264×2448) L16: d Normal (3072×2304) Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode D Easy auto mode • If you direct the camera to the human...
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The subject is continuously pressed to 4.0×) 1 L18 Only 2 L16 Only 21 Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Optical zoom (up to increase the magnification, the picture quality in the table below. The zoom ...
The subject is continuously pressed to 4.0×) 1 L18 Only 2 L16 Only 21 Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Optical zoom (up to increase the magnification, the picture quality in the table below. The zoom ...
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...is displayed may be slightly mottled. Use flash modes other than A (auto) mode, switching to another picture. Pictures taken when E is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots in pictures. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash... from dust particles in the air may not always produce the desired results. • In some scene modes) C Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is recorded. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to take another shooting mode or turning the camera off (W): • Place the ...
...is displayed may be slightly mottled. Use flash modes other than A (auto) mode, switching to another picture. Pictures taken when E is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots in pictures. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash... from dust particles in the air may not always produce the desired results. • In some scene modes) C Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is recorded. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to take another shooting mode or turning the camera off (W): • Place the ...
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... for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is set to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in the center...; While shutter-release button is turned off. 33 h, AF-assist illumination (A 83). Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in L16. m W n Off p Off o 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be selected.
... for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is set to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in the center...; While shutter-release button is turned off. 33 h, AF-assist illumination (A 83). Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in L16. m W n Off p Off o 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be selected.
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...8226; Pictures taken at an image mode setting of pictures suitable for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is viewed on web pages or as separate files (A 92). C Restrictions on the ...Description Create a copy of the picture. Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 to a computer. • Editing functions are stored with the same editing function. • The D-Lighting should be edited. • The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 editing or playback functions are not marked for printing (A 60...
...8226; Pictures taken at an image mode setting of pictures suitable for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is viewed on web pages or as separate files (A 92). C Restrictions on the ...Description Create a copy of the picture. Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 to a computer. • Editing functions are stored with the same editing function. • The D-Lighting should be edited. • The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 editing or playback functions are not marked for printing (A 60...
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... the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels). • Z 2,816 × 2,112 (L18 Only) • e 2,592 × 1,944 • f 2,272 × 1,704 • g 2,048 × 1,536 • j 1,024 × 768 • h 1,600 × 1,200 • k 640 × 480...
... the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels). • Z 2,816 × 2,112 (L18 Only) • e 2,592 × 1,944 • f 2,272 × 1,704 • g 2,048 × 1,536 • j 1,024 × 768 • h 1,600 × 1,200 • k 640 × 480...
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... to the standard used by your television for details. 4 Turn the camera on the television. 1 Turn the camera off . See the documentation provided with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on . 5 Press c. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in the monitor will remain off . B Video Mode Be sure that the...
... to the standard used by your television for details. 4 Turn the camera on the television. 1 Turn the camera off . See the documentation provided with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on . 5 Press c. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in the monitor will remain off . B Video Mode Be sure that the...
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.../Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) If your computer is connected to a computer using the Nikon Transfer software. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer When the camera is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a...Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for storage using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Windows Preinstalled versions of AC adapter.
.../Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) If your computer is connected to a computer using the Nikon Transfer software. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer When the camera is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a...Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for storage using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Windows Preinstalled versions of AC adapter.
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...approximately 1:8. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Changes made to the image mode setting from the scene mode menu. y Normal (3264)1 (L18 Only) d Normal (3072)2 (L16 Only) 3,264 × 2,448 3,072 × 2,304 Best choice in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7). j PC Screen ...taken. The compression ratio is displayed in the monitor in most situations. Option Size (Pixels) Description z High (3264P) (L18 Only) M High (3072P) (L16 Only) 3,264 × 2,448 3,072 × 2,304 Highest quality, suitable for the current setting is approximately 1:8. Shooting...
...approximately 1:8. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Changes made to the image mode setting from the scene mode menu. y Normal (3264)1 (L18 Only) d Normal (3072)2 (L16 Only) 3,264 × 2,448 3,072 × 2,304 Best choice in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7). j PC Screen ...taken. The compression ratio is displayed in the monitor in most situations. Option Size (Pixels) Description z High (3264P) (L18 Only) M High (3072P) (L16 Only) 3,264 × 2,448 3,072 × 2,304 Highest quality, suitable for the current setting is approximately 1:8. Shooting...
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In addition, this number may differ depending on a 256 MB memory card. Setting z High (3264P) (L18 Only) Internal memory Memory card1 (approx.21 MB) (256 MB) 3 45 Print size (printed at 300 dpi; However, at the same image size, ...printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in .)2 28 × 21/11.0 × 8.2 M High (3072P) (L16 Only) 4 50 26 × 19.5/10 × 7.7 y Normal (3264) (L18 Only) 7 95 28 × 21/11.0 × 8.2 d Normal (3072) (L16 Only) 8 105 26 × 19.5/10 × 7.7 e Normal (2592) 12 150 22 × 16.5/8.8 × 6.6 g...
In addition, this number may differ depending on a 256 MB memory card. Setting z High (3264P) (L18 Only) Internal memory Memory card1 (approx.21 MB) (256 MB) 3 45 Print size (printed at 300 dpi; However, at the same image size, ...printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in .)2 28 × 21/11.0 × 8.2 M High (3072P) (L16 Only) 4 50 26 × 19.5/10 × 7.7 y Normal (3264) (L18 Only) 7 95 28 × 21/11.0 × 8.2 d Normal (3072) (L16 Only) 8 105 26 × 19.5/10 × 7.7 e Normal (2592) 12 150 22 × 16.5/8.8 × 6.6 g...
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... Shooting Menu C Continuous Motion is captured in a series of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is set to 2 pictures. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at about 1.3 frames per second and arranges them in each... Shot Selector (BSS) The "best shot selector" is displayed in L16. B Note on , the camera takes up to off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can be fixed to y Normal (3264) in L18, and to d Normal (3072) in the monitor (A 6). U Single (default setting...
... Shooting Menu C Continuous Motion is captured in a series of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is set to 2 pictures. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at about 1.3 frames per second and arranges them in each... Shot Selector (BSS) The "best shot selector" is displayed in L16. B Note on , the camera takes up to off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can be fixed to y Normal (3264) in L18, and to d Normal (3072) in the monitor (A 6). U Single (default setting...
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... Multi-shot 16 from Continuous returns the previous image mode. Self-timer If self-timer is on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to y Normal (3264) (L18)/d Normal (3072) (L16). Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color is selected. Flash mode Flash turns off . Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus...
... Multi-shot 16 from Continuous returns the previous image mode. Self-timer If self-timer is on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to y Normal (3264) (L18)/d Normal (3072) (L16). Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color is selected. Flash mode Flash turns off . Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus...
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..., open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16, format them. 85
..., open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16, format them. 85
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... Movie options (A 47) Default value TV movie 640P Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 63) White balance (A 65) Continuous (A 67) Color options (A 68) Default value L18: y Normal (3264) L16: d Normal (3072) Auto Single Standard color Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 87 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected...
... Movie options (A 47) Default value TV movie 640P Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 63) White balance (A 65) Continuous (A 67) Color options (A 68) Default value L18: y Normal (3264) L16: d Normal (3072) Auto Single Standard color Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 87 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected...
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.... Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on a computer cannot be copied. • Edited copies have been modified on Copying Pictures • JPEG- COOLPIX L18 Ver.X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 90 Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. D More Information See, "Image File and...
.... Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on a computer cannot be copied. • Edited copies have been modified on Copying Pictures • JPEG- COOLPIX L18 Ver.X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 90 Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. D More Information See, "Image File and...