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... Card Association. • PictBridge is provided by o Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks of their respective holders.
... Card Association. • PictBridge is provided by o Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks of their respective holders.
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Introduction Preparation for Shooting L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode b Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode F Anti-shake Mode A One-Touch Portrait Mode i More on Playback T Movies O Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
Introduction Preparation for Shooting L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode b Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode F Anti-shake Mode A One-Touch Portrait Mode i More on Playback T Movies O Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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... accident, take the equipment to observe the precautions listed in injury. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire...
... accident, take the equipment to observe the precautions listed in injury. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire...
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... batteries, turn the product off. Continued use in this product (c 10). iii Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from different pairs. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation...as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use other types. Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger MH-71 (available separately) • Keep...
... batteries, turn the product off. Continued use in this product (c 10). iii Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from different pairs. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation...as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use other types. Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger MH-71 (available separately) • Keep...
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... flash with this precaution could cause temporary visual impairment. Handle moving parts. Failure to observe this device should be taken to avoid injury caused by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
... flash with this precaution could cause temporary visual impairment. Handle moving parts. Failure to observe this device should be taken to avoid injury caused by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
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...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX L12 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by Nikon for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of California to the State of the FCC rules. ...user's authority to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to ...
...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX L12 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by Nikon for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of California to the State of the FCC rules. ...user's authority to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to ...
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... collected separately. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. vi Introduction Notices Notice for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries...
... collected separately. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. vi Introduction Notices Notice for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries...
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...8 Multi Selector 8 MENU Button 9 Help Displays 9 Preparation for Shooting 10 Insert the Batteries 10 Supported Batteries 10 Turning On and Off the Camera 10 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 12 Inserting Memory Cards 14 Removing Memory Cards 15 L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 16 Step1... Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On 16 Step2 Frame a Picture 18 Step3 Focus and Shoot 20 Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures 22 Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback 22 Deleting ...
...8 Multi Selector 8 MENU Button 9 Help Displays 9 Preparation for Shooting 10 Insert the Batteries 10 Supported Batteries 10 Turning On and Off the Camera 10 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 12 Inserting Memory Cards 14 Removing Memory Cards 15 L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 16 Step1... Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On 16 Step2 Frame a Picture 18 Step3 Focus and Shoot 20 Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures 22 Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback 22 Deleting ...
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... Voice Recordings 57 Copying Voice Recordings 59 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 61 Connecting to a TV 62 Connecting to a Computer 63 Before Connecting the Camera 63 Setting the USB Option 64 Transferring Pictures to a Computer 65 viii
... Voice Recordings 57 Copying Voice Recordings 59 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 61 Connecting to a TV 62 Connecting to a Computer 63 Before Connecting the Camera 63 Setting the USB Option 64 Transferring Pictures to a Computer 65 viii
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... Menus 76 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 76 Z Image Mode 77 d White Balance 79 q Continuous 81 A BSS ...82 d Color Options 83 Restrictions on Camera Settings 84 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 85 z Slide Show 87 A Delete ...88 D Protect 88 E Transfer Marking 89 L Copy...90 Basic... Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 91 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...
... Menus 76 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 76 Z Image Mode 77 d White Balance 79 q Continuous 81 A BSS ...82 d Color Options 83 Restrictions on Camera Settings 84 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 85 z Slide Show 87 A Delete ...88 D Protect 88 E Transfer Marking 89 L Copy...90 Basic... Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 91 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...
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Introduction Technical Notes 107 Optional Accessories 107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 108 Caring for the Camera 109 Cleaning 110 Storage ...111 Error Messages 112 Troubleshooting 117 Specifications 122 Supported Standards 125 Index...126 x
Introduction Technical Notes 107 Optional Accessories 107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 108 Caring for the Camera 109 Cleaning 110 Storage ...111 Error Messages 112 Troubleshooting 117 Specifications 122 Supported Standards 125 Index...126 x
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...and conventions are sometimes omitted from actual display. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to help you for your Nikon digital camera. ted or used : This icon marks cautions, infor- Introduction About This Manual Thank you enjoy taking pictures with... • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to the camera. This icon marks tips, additional l information that should be removed before using the camera. k Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of...
...and conventions are sometimes omitted from actual display. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to help you for your Nikon digital camera. ted or used : This icon marks cautions, infor- Introduction About This Manual Thank you enjoy taking pictures with... • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to the camera. This icon marks tips, additional l information that should be removed before using the camera. k Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of...
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... 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 this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include...Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the manuals included with this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras...
... 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 this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include...Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the manuals included with this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras...
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...copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for example, pictures of empty sky). Also, do not copy or reproduce ...can sometimes be taken to avoid injury or damage to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Disposing of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or built-in the...
...copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for example, pictures of empty sky). Also, do not copy or reproduce ...can sometimes be taken to avoid injury or damage to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Disposing of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or built-in the...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera A (one-touch portrait) button (c 39) D-Lighting button (c 45) Power switch (c 10) Shutter-release button (c 20) F (vibration reduction) button (c 19, 38) Speaker (c 48, 54) Built-in flash (c 24) Built-in microphone (c 48, 49) Lens (c 110, 122) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Self-timer lamp (c 26) AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100) Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) (c 107) Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera A (one-touch portrait) button (c 39) D-Lighting button (c 45) Power switch (c 10) Shutter-release button (c 20) F (vibration reduction) button (c 19, 38) Speaker (c 48, 54) Built-in flash (c 24) Built-in microphone (c 48, 49) Lens (c 110, 122) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Self-timer lamp (c 26) AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100) Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) (c 107) Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 4
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Multi selector (c 8) H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) L: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 27) Parts of the Camera J: Display flash mode menu (c 24) I: Adjust the exposure setting (c 28) d/E: Make selection/ transfer picture (c 63) Introduction Monitor (c 6) Tripod socket i (playback) button (c 22, 42) ImageLink (c 75) ...
Multi selector (c 8) H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) L: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 27) Parts of the Camera J: Display flash mode menu (c 24) I: Adjust the exposure setting (c 28) d/E: Make selection/ transfer picture (c 63) Introduction Monitor (c 6) Tripod socket i (playback) button (c 22, 42) ImageLink (c 75) ...
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... mode. See each page for the monitor indicators. * See "Voice Recording" (c 55) for the monitor indicators during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during voice recording and voice playback. 6
... mode. See each page for the monitor indicators. * See "Voice Recording" (c 55) for the monitor indicators during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during voice recording and voice playback. 6
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Introduction The Monitor Playback 16 15 17 18 15/05/2007 12:00 1 9999.JPG 2 14 13 12 3 4 9999 /9999 5 10 9 7 6 11 8 1 Internal memory indicator .......... 17 2 Battery level indicator 16 3 Volume indicator 48, 54, 58 4 Voice memo recording guide...... 48 5 Voice memo playback guide....... 48 Current frame number/ 6 total number of frames 22 movie length 54 7 D-Lighting icon 45 8 Movie playback indicator 54 9 Voice memo icon 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 ...
Introduction The Monitor Playback 16 15 17 18 15/05/2007 12:00 1 9999.JPG 2 14 13 12 3 4 9999 /9999 5 10 9 7 6 11 8 1 Internal memory indicator .......... 17 2 Battery level indicator 16 3 Volume indicator 48, 54, 58 4 Voice memo recording guide...... 48 5 Voice memo playback guide....... 48 Current frame number/ 6 total number of frames 22 movie length 54 7 D-Lighting icon 45 8 Movie playback indicator 54 9 Voice memo icon 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 ...
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...Multi Selector In addition to perform the following operations. Display the sub-menu, move cursor left , and right are controlled by the camera. Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the previous menu, or move cursor right, or make ...the multi selector is also used to activating the flash (c 24), self-timer (c 26), macro close-up , down (H). b: Scene mode (c 29) Select one of camera settings are indicated with G, H, I ). Move cursor down , left (I and J. Move cursor up (G). L: Auto mode (c 16) A simple "point-and-shoot"...
...Multi Selector In addition to perform the following operations. Display the sub-menu, move cursor left , and right are controlled by the camera. Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the previous menu, or move cursor right, or make ...the multi selector is also used to activating the flash (c 24), self-timer (c 26), macro close-up , down (H). b: Scene mode (c 29) Select one of camera settings are indicated with G, H, I ). Move cursor down , left (I and J. Move cursor up (G). L: Auto mode (c 16) A simple "point-and-shoot"...
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Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help MENU Button When m is displayed (except for Voice recording), press the shutter-release button to switch back to the shooting mode. 9 pages. ? Exit Back Pressing G or H shows the previous or next menu item. Date imprint Vibration reduction Displayed when the menu contains two AF assist or more Displayed when there are one or more menu Sound settings MENU Exit -- items to apply the setting. l Switch back to the shooting mode While each menu is pressed, the following menus are one or more previous menu items....
Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help MENU Button When m is displayed (except for Voice recording), press the shutter-release button to switch back to the shooting mode. 9 pages. ? Exit Back Pressing G or H shows the previous or next menu item. Date imprint Vibration reduction Displayed when the menu contains two AF assist or more Displayed when there are one or more menu Sound settings MENU Exit -- items to apply the setting. l Switch back to the shooting mode While each menu is pressed, the following menus are one or more previous menu items....
