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...activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in the U.S. Additional information may be implied for the personal and non-commercial use . Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ... Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and other use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or...
...activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in the U.S. Additional information may be implied for the personal and non-commercial use . Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ... Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and other use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or...
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... could result in injury. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in explosion or fire. ii After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Continued operation could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in...possible injury. Repairs should be read them. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this Nikon product, to avoid burns. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of an infant or child.
... could result in injury. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in explosion or fire. ii After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Continued operation could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in...possible injury. Repairs should be read them. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this Nikon product, to avoid burns. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of an infant or child.
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... become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are using the AC adapter, be sure it to convert from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with COOLPIX L120. • Insert batteries in fire ...or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of water. • Before replacing the battery, turn the Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in electric shock. •...
... become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are using the AC adapter, be sure it to convert from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with COOLPIX L120. • Insert batteries in fire ...or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of water. • Before replacing the battery, turn the Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in electric shock. •...
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...flash should not be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in burns or fire. For Your Safety 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 compliance with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause.... CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with 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 or landing. The electromagnetic waves given out...
...flash should not be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in burns or fire. For Your Safety 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 compliance with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause.... CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with 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 or landing. The electromagnetic waves given out...
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... the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and... used in accordance with the limits for customers in the U.S.A. Using other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-...
... the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and... used in accordance with the limits for customers in the U.S.A. Using other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-...
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... 6 Raising and Lowering the Flash...7 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 A (Shooting mode) Button ...10 c (Playback) Button ...10 b (e Movie-record) Button ...10 The Multi Selector...11 Using Camera Menus...12 Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen 13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries...
... 6 Raising and Lowering the Flash...7 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 A (Shooting mode) Button ...10 c (Playback) Button ...10 b (e Movie-record) Button ...10 The Multi Selector...11 Using Camera Menus...12 Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen 13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries...
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...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 the Zoom...23 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...24 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images 26 Viewing Images (Playback Mode) ...26 Deleting Unwanted Images...27... Using the Flash...28 Selecting a Flash Mode ...28 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 31 Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation 32 More on Shooting ......
...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 the Zoom...23 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...24 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images 26 Viewing Images (Playback Mode) ...26 Deleting Unwanted Images...27... Using the Flash...28 Selecting a Flash Mode ...28 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 31 Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation 32 More on Shooting ......
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...may differ from monitor display samples so that more clearly shown. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera. If a memory card is inserted, all those who use the product will apply only to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items ... and delete, playback and format operations will read before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. This manual was written to help you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L120 digital camera. This icon indicates that monitor indicators can be stored on the memory card. Notations...
...may differ from monitor display samples so that more clearly shown. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera. If a memory card is inserted, all those who use the product will apply only to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items ... and delete, playback and format operations will read before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. This manual was written to help you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L120 digital camera. This icon indicates that monitor indicators can be stored on the memory card. Notations...
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... be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product may be available from the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 See the URL below for damages or lost profits...
... be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product may be available from the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 See the URL below for damages or lost profits...
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... Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital... memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Ensuring the privacy of personal image data. Do not use of such data is prohibited. Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of paper money, coins, or securities...
... Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital... memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Ensuring the privacy of personal image data. Do not use of such data is prohibited. Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of paper money, coins, or securities...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A 28) for more information on setting the flash. • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use. 7
Introduction Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A 28) for more information on setting the flash. • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use. 7
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... K or the k button. The setting is displayed when there are available. The camera exits the menu display. 12 Use the multi selector (A 11) to apply settings of each menu item. Introduction Basic Operations Using Camera Menus Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for displaying the setup menu (during playback mode) K is...
... K or the k button. The setting is displayed when there are available. The camera exits the menu display. 12 Use the multi selector (A 11) to apply settings of each menu item. Introduction Basic Operations Using Camera Menus Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for displaying the setup menu (during playback mode) K is...
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To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is pressed halfway. To set . Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this position, release the shutter and take a picture. 13 Press the multi selector H or I to set focus ...
To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is pressed halfway. To set . Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this position, release the shutter and take a picture. 13 Press the multi selector H or I to set focus ...
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...) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries * EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be hot immediately after using the camera. Press the power switch again to turn off. Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold down the c button 14 to... battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If the camera is turned off when the monitor turns on). The camera, batteries or memory card may be used. When the camera turns off . The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn the camera off , both the power...
...) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries * EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be hot immediately after using the camera. Press the power switch again to turn off. Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold down the c button 14 to... battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If the camera is turned off when the monitor turns on). The camera, batteries or memory card may be used. When the camera turns off . The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn the camera off , both the power...
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... on the manufacturer. is the type of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on . C Alkaline Batteries Performance of battery supplied with the COOLPIX L120, charge the batteries four at a time using EN-MH2 batteries with purchase. Inserting the Batteries B If Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera off...
... on the manufacturer. is the type of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on . C Alkaline Batteries Performance of battery supplied with the COOLPIX L120, charge the batteries four at a time using EN-MH2 batteries with purchase. Inserting the Batteries B If Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera off...
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... in (1) to partially eject the card, then remove the card by hand while being careful not to the memory card can be hot immediately after using the camera.
... in (1) to partially eject the card, then remove the card by hand while being careful not to the memory card can be hot immediately after using the camera.
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.... Turn off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is in the lock position, data cannot be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. • Do ..., choose Format and press the k button. Yes No • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to corrosive gases. 19 Note that formatting permanently deletes all images...
.... Turn off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is in the lock position, data cannot be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. • Do ..., choose Format and press the k button. Yes No • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to corrosive gases. 19 Note that formatting permanently deletes all images...
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... In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures. Cannot take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 34). 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the capacity of images that can...
... In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures. Cannot take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 34). 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the capacity of images that can...
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... Available in Easy Auto Mode • When the camera is backlit, be saved to raise the flash by subject h, i, or j mode according to Off when using a tripod. 21 When a memory card is inserted, C is blinking) (A 116), press the following buttons to Movie options Displays the movie setting... used when recording 30 movies (A 79, 84). Changes to macro mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode. • Press the d button to change the...
... Available in Easy Auto Mode • When the camera is backlit, be saved to raise the flash by subject h, i, or j mode according to Off when using a tripod. 21 When a memory card is inserted, C is blinking) (A 116), press the following buttons to Movie options Displays the movie setting... used when recording 30 movies (A 79, 84). Changes to macro mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode. • Press the d button to change the...
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...magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the magnification of the subject. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as image size decreases, allowing you to confirm the zoom positions at zoom positions beyond the V position, ... turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position. • A zoom indicator is operated. Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of the frame. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is in the center of image...
...magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the magnification of the subject. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as image size decreases, allowing you to confirm the zoom positions at zoom positions beyond the V position, ... turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position. • A zoom indicator is operated. Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of the frame. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is in the center of image...