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...Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result in explosion or fire. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.... Continued operation could result from failure to avoid burns. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of ...
...Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result in explosion or fire. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.... Continued operation could result from failure to avoid burns. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of ...
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... batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in fire or...result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of water. Should the insulation be removed with COOLPIX L22/L21. For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Failure to excessive heat. • Do...
... batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in fire or...result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the metal parts of water. Should the insulation be removed with COOLPIX L22/L21. For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Failure to excessive heat. • Do...
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...out by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Failure to 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...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. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use with...
...out by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Failure to 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...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. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use with...
L22 / L21 User's Manual
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Table of Contents For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 A (shooting mode) button ...10 c (playback) button...10 The Multi Selector...11 d button ......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 the ...
Table of Contents For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 A (shooting mode) button ...10 c (playback) button...10 The Multi Selector...11 d button ......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 the ...
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... Computers and Printers 58 Connecting to a TV...58 Connecting to a Computer...59 Before Connecting the Camera...59 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 60 Connecting to a Printer...64 Connecting the Camera and Printer...65 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...66 Printing Multiple Pictures ...67 Creating a... Shooting Menu 72 Displaying the Shooting Menu...73 A Image mode ...74 B White Balance...76 C Continuous ...78 F Color Options ...79 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time 80 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 81 Displaying the Playback Menu...81 b Slide Show...83...
... Computers and Printers 58 Connecting to a TV...58 Connecting to a Computer...59 Before Connecting the Camera...59 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 60 Connecting to a Printer...64 Connecting the Camera and Printer...65 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...66 Printing Multiple Pictures ...67 Creating a... Shooting Menu 72 Displaying the Shooting Menu...73 A Image mode ...74 B White Balance...76 C Continuous ...78 F Color Options ...79 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time 80 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 81 Displaying the Playback Menu...81 b Slide Show...83...
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 85 Displaying the Setup Menu...86 a Menus ...87 c Welcome Screen...88 d Date...89 e Monitor Settings ...92 f Date Imprint...94 w Electronic VR.........107 h Copy...108 r Firmware Version ...109 Technical Notes...110 Optional Accessories ...110 Approved Memory Cards ...110 Image File and Folder Names...111 Caring for the Camera ...112 Cleaning ...114 Storage ...115 Error Messages...116 Troubleshooting...119 Specifications ...124 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 85 Displaying the Setup Menu...86 a Menus ...87 c Welcome Screen...88 d Date...89 e Monitor Settings ...92 f Date Imprint...94 w Electronic VR.........107 h Copy...108 r Firmware Version ...109 Technical Notes...110 Optional Accessories ...110 Approved Memory Cards ...110 Image File and Folder Names...111 Caring for the Camera ...112 Cleaning ...114 Storage ...115 Error Messages...116 Troubleshooting...119 Specifications ...124 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
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... , to prevent damage to as the "default setting". • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX L22/COOLPIX L21 digital camera. Notations • In this manual may also be abbreviated as "L22" and "L21". • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card". • The...
... , to prevent damage to as the "default setting". • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX L22/COOLPIX L21 digital camera. Notations • In this manual may also be abbreviated as "L22" and "L21". • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card". • The...
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... in your area. See the URL below 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 Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following...
... in your area. See the URL below 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 Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following...
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...Data Storage Devices Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of such data is governed by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards... or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by ...
...Data Storage Devices Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of such data is governed by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards... or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by ...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L22 Front View 12 3 4 98 7 Lens cover closed 5 6 10 11 1 Shutter-release button 24 Zoom control 23 f : wide 23 2 g : tele 23 h : Thumbnail playback 48 i : playback zoom 50 j : help 13 3 Power switch/Power-on lamp ....... 20, 99 4 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 25, 97 5 Built-in flash 30 6 Lens 114, 124 7 Speaker 57 8 Power connector cover (for connecting optional AC adapter 110 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 10 Lens cover 112 11 Built-in microphone 55 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L22 Front View 12 3 4 98 7 Lens cover closed 5 6 10 11 1 Shutter-release button 24 Zoom control 23 f : wide 23 2 g : tele 23 h : Thumbnail playback 48 i : playback zoom 50 j : help 13 3 Power switch/Power-on lamp ....... 20, 99 4 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 25, 97 5 Built-in flash 30 6 Lens 114, 124 7 Speaker 57 8 Power connector cover (for connecting optional AC adapter 110 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 10 Lens cover 112 11 Built-in microphone 55 4
L22 / L21 User's Manual
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COOLPIX L22 Rear View 1 2 34 Parts of the Camera 5 67 89 Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 1 Monitor 8 2 d button 12, 56, 73, 81, 86 3 k (apply selection) button 11 4 A (shooting mode) button 10 5 Flash lamp 31 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Multi selector 11 8 l (delete) button 26, 27, 57 9 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 10 Tripod socket 11 Pin cover 58, 60, 65 12 USB connector and audio/video output 58, 60, 65 13 Memory card slot 18 14 Battery-chamber 14 5
COOLPIX L22 Rear View 1 2 34 Parts of the Camera 5 67 89 Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 1 Monitor 8 2 d button 12, 56, 73, 81, 86 3 k (apply selection) button 11 4 A (shooting mode) button 10 5 Flash lamp 31 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Multi selector 11 8 l (delete) button 26, 27, 57 9 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 10 Tripod socket 11 Pin cover 58, 60, 65 12 USB connector and audio/video output 58, 60, 65 13 Memory card slot 18 14 Battery-chamber 14 5
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Introduction Parts of the Camera COOLPIX L21 Front View 12 3 4 98 7 Lens cover closed 5 6 10 1 Shutter-release button 24 Zoom control 23 f : wide 23 2 g : tele 23 h : Thumbnail playback 48 i : playback zoom 50 j : help 13 3 Power switch/Power-on lamp ....... 20, 99 4 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 25, 97 5 Built-in flash 30 6 Lens 114, 124 7 Built-in microphone 55 8 Power connector cover (for connecting optional AC adapter 110 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 10 Lens cover 112 6
Introduction Parts of the Camera COOLPIX L21 Front View 12 3 4 98 7 Lens cover closed 5 6 10 1 Shutter-release button 24 Zoom control 23 f : wide 23 2 g : tele 23 h : Thumbnail playback 48 i : playback zoom 50 j : help 13 3 Power switch/Power-on lamp ....... 20, 99 4 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 25, 97 5 Built-in flash 30 6 Lens 114, 124 7 Built-in microphone 55 8 Power connector cover (for connecting optional AC adapter 110 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 10 Lens cover 112 6
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COOLPIX L21 Rear View 1 2 34 Parts of the Camera 5 67 8 9 Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Monitor 8 2 d button 12, 56, 73, 81, 86 3 k (apply selection) button 11 4 A (shooting mode) button 10 5 Flash lamp 31 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Multi selector 11 8 l (delete) button 26, 27, 57 9 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 10 Speaker 57 11 Tripod socket 12 Pin cover 58, 60, 65 13 USB connector and audio/video output 58, 60, 65 14 Memory card slot 18 15 Battery-chamber 14 7
COOLPIX L21 Rear View 1 2 34 Parts of the Camera 5 67 8 9 Introduction 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Monitor 8 2 d button 12, 56, 73, 81, 86 3 k (apply selection) button 11 4 A (shooting mode) button 10 5 Flash lamp 31 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Multi selector 11 8 l (delete) button 26, 27, 57 9 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 10 Speaker 57 11 Tripod socket 12 Pin cover 58, 60, 65 13 USB connector and audio/video output 58, 60, 65 14 Memory card slot 18 15 Battery-chamber 14 7
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...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. Refer to the current shooting mode. The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies... with current camera settings). Shooting 4 6 5 26 1 2 3 25 10 24 7 9 10811 23 12 22 +1.0 21 1/125 F3.1 999 13 14 20 17 16 15 999 a 9999 ...
...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. Refer to the current shooting mode. The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies... with current camera settings). Shooting 4 6 5 26 1 2 3 25 10 24 7 9 10811 23 12 22 +1.0 21 1/125 F3.1 999 13 14 20 17 16 15 999 a 9999 ...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 14 13 11 12 10 1 23 4 15/05/2010 12:00 9999.JPG 5 6 999 999 98 7 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date ... 52 13 Protect icon 106 14 File number and type 111 * The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode. S and L are displayed on L22, and z is displayed on L21. 9
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 14 13 11 12 10 1 23 4 15/05/2010 12:00 9999.JPG 5 6 999 999 98 7 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date ... 52 13 Protect icon 106 14 File number and type 111 * The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode. S and L are displayed on L22, and z is displayed on L21. 9
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...mode without changing the current shooting mode. Introduction Basic Operations A (shooting mode) button • When A is pressed in playback mode, the camera enters shooting mode. • When A is pressed in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is turned off, hold down c to turn the... camera on the last mode selected. When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to select one of the following shooting modes. 1 Easy auto mode 1 G Easy auto...
...mode without changing the current shooting mode. Introduction Basic Operations A (shooting mode) button • When A is pressed in playback mode, the camera enters shooting mode. • When A is pressed in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is turned off, hold down c to turn the... camera on the last mode selected. When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to select one of the following shooting modes. 1 Easy auto mode 1 G Easy auto...
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COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to view a description of the way down. Attaching the Camera Strap 2 3 1 13 Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j ... button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to g (j) again. Exit Back About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to view a description of the way down. Attaching the Camera Strap 2 3 1 13 Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j ... button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to g (j) again. Exit Back About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
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... 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 camera. First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot 1 cover. 2 Applicable Batteries • Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two...
... 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 camera. First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot 1 cover. 2 Applicable Batteries • Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two...
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... 113), before using the battery. Batteries with a flat negative terminal B Notes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger This camera can perform more efficiently. B Battery Type By setting Battery type (A 105) in the setup menu (A 85) to read and follow the ... Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn the camera on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)...
... 113), before using the battery. Batteries with a flat negative terminal B Notes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger This camera can perform more efficiently. B Battery Type By setting Battery type (A 105) in the setup menu (A 85) to read and follow the ... Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn the camera on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)...
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Yes No Cancel London Casablanca Back D Daylight Saving Time To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set . COOLPIX L21 First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to on. When the daylight saving time setting is selected... Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to select your home time zone (city name) (A 91) and press k. For information on lamp (green) will light for a COOLPIX L22 moment and the monitor will not be set the daylight saving time...
Yes No Cancel London Casablanca Back D Daylight Saving Time To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set . COOLPIX L21 First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to on. When the daylight saving time setting is selected... Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to select your home time zone (city name) (A 91) and press k. For information on lamp (green) will light for a COOLPIX L22 moment and the monitor will not be set the daylight saving time...