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...inspection. Repairs should be performed only by the following safety precautions in the Event of an infant or child. Should the camera break open as this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Continued operation could result in this section are indicated by qualified technicians. Keep out of Reach...read before using this could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in injury. For Your 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 should be taken ...
...inspection. Repairs should be performed only by the following safety precautions in the Event of an infant or child. Should the camera break open as this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Continued operation could result in this section are indicated by qualified technicians. Keep out of Reach...read before using this could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in injury. For Your 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 should be taken ...
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... About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Shooting Mode Button ...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10 Help Displays...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 Shutter-release Button ...11 First Steps ...12 ...Date and Time 14 Inserting Memory Cards ...16 Removing Memory Cards...17 G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode 18 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...20 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...22 Step 4 Viewing and ...
... About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Shooting Mode Button ...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10 Help Displays...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 Shutter-release Button ...11 First Steps ...12 ...Date and Time 14 Inserting Memory Cards ...16 Removing Memory Cards...17 G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode 18 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...20 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...22 Step 4 Viewing and ...
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..., Computers and Printers 49 Connecting to a TV...49 Connecting to a Computer...50 Before Connecting the Camera...50 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 51 Connecting to a Printer...54 Connecting the Camera and Printer...55 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...56 Printing Multiple Pictures ...57 Creating a DPOF... 62 Displaying the Shooting Menu...62 A Image Mode ...63 B White Balance...65 C Continuous ...67 F Color Options...68 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...69 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 70 Displaying the Playback Menu...70 b Slide Show...72 c Delete ...73 ix
..., Computers and Printers 49 Connecting to a TV...49 Connecting to a Computer...50 Before Connecting the Camera...50 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 51 Connecting to a Printer...54 Connecting the Camera and Printer...55 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...56 Printing Multiple Pictures ...57 Creating a DPOF... 62 Displaying the Shooting Menu...62 A Image Mode ...63 B White Balance...65 C Continuous ...67 F Color Options...68 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...69 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 70 Displaying the Playback Menu...70 b Slide Show...72 c Delete ...73 ix
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 74 Displaying the Setup Menu...75 a Menus ...76 c Welcome Screen...76 d Date...77 e Monitor Settings ...80 f Date Imprint...81 U Anti-shake ... ...89 h Copy ...89 r Firmware Version ...90 Technical Notes...91 Optional Accessories ...91 Approved Memory Cards ...91 Image File and Folder Names...92 Caring for the Camera ...93 Cleaning ...95 Storage ...95 Error Messages...96 Troubleshooting...99 Specifications ...104 Supported Standards ...107 Index ...108 x
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 74 Displaying the Setup Menu...75 a Menus ...76 c Welcome Screen...76 d Date...77 e Monitor Settings ...80 f Date Imprint...81 U Anti-shake ... ...89 h Copy ...89 r Firmware Version ...90 Technical Notes...91 Optional Accessories ...91 Approved Memory Cards ...91 Image File and Folder Names...92 Caring for the Camera ...93 Cleaning ...95 Storage ...95 Error Messages...96 Troubleshooting...99 Specifications ...104 Supported Standards ...107 Index ...108 x
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... make it . This icon marks tips, additional D information that should be stored on the memory card. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used to as a "memory card." • The setting at the...
... make it . This icon marks tips, additional D information that should be stored on the memory card. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used to as a "memory card." • The setting at the...
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...attention of the Nikon representative in your area. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Nikon will not be held liable for any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and...While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that may...
...attention of the Nikon representative in your area. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Nikon will not be held liable for any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and...While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these sites to keep up-to-date with this Nikon digital camera are designed to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that may...
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...and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of ... destroying data storage devices. 3 Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by the government is the user's responsibility. Introduction Information and Precautions...
...and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of ... destroying data storage devices. 3 Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by the government is the user's responsibility. Introduction Information and Precautions...
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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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1 2 345 6 Parts of the Camera 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) button 8 4 Flash lamp 27 5 Multi selector 9 Zoom buttons 20 f : Zoom out 20 6 g : Zoom in 20 h : Thumbnail playback 40 i : Playback zoom 41 j : Help 11 7 d button 10, 47, 62, 70 8 k (apply selection) button 9 9 l (delete) button 24, 25, 48 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 16 11 Tripod socket 12 SD card slot 16 13 Battery-chamber 12 5
1 2 345 6 Parts of the Camera 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) button 8 4 Flash lamp 27 5 Multi selector 9 Zoom buttons 20 f : Zoom out 20 6 g : Zoom in 20 h : Thumbnail playback 40 i : Playback zoom 41 j : Help 11 7 d button 10, 47, 62, 70 8 k (apply selection) button 9 9 l (delete) button 24, 25, 48 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 16 11 Tripod socket 12 SD card slot 16 13 Battery-chamber 12 5
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...Time zone indicator 77 14 13 12 999 a 9999 59m59s b 15 9h59m59s 12 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current... camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining (still pictures) ....18 b Movie length 46 13 Internal memory indicator .... They will display only for details. 6 2 z and y are displayed on L18, and M and d are displayed on L16.
...Time zone indicator 77 14 13 12 999 a 9999 59m59s b 15 9h59m59s 12 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current... camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining (still pictures) ....18 b Movie length 46 13 Internal memory indicator .... They will display only for details. 6 2 z and y are displayed on L18, and M and d are displayed on L16.
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 1 2 34 13 12 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 10 11 5 999 999 6 9 8 7 999 999 a 9999 9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Date of recording 14 2 Time of recording 14 3 Volume indicator 48 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 Image mode 63 Movie options 47 a Current frame number/ 6 total number of frames 24 b Movie length 48 7 Internal memory indicator 19 8 Movie playback indicator 48 9 Print-order icon 60 10 Small picture 45 11 D-Lighting icon 43 12 Protect icon 89 13 File number and type 92 7
Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 1 2 34 13 12 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 10 11 5 999 999 6 9 8 7 999 999 a 9999 9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Date of recording 14 2 Time of recording 14 3 Volume indicator 48 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 Image mode 63 Movie options 47 a Current frame number/ 6 total number of frames 24 b Movie length 48 7 Internal memory indicator 19 8 Movie playback indicator 48 9 Print-order icon 60 10 Small picture 45 11 D-Lighting icon 43 12 Protect icon 89 13 File number and type 92 7
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... button halfway to view a description of the way down . Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure. Do not use force when pressing...
... button halfway to view a description of the way down . Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure. Do not use force when pressing...
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...Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 1 2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 1 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries • Two ZR6 oxyride... batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) Turning On and Off the Camera To turn off . 12 To turn on lamp and monitor will turn off the...
...Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 1 2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 1 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries • Two ZR6 oxyride... batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) Turning On and Off the Camera To turn off . 12 To turn on lamp and monitor will turn off the...
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... monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. First Steps Insert the Batteries B Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make or model of AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use an EH-65A AC adapter (available separately) (A ...precaution could result in overheating or in the setup menu. The monitor turns off automatically (A 84). 13 After a further three minutes, the camera will reactivate the display. Batteries with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of alkaline batteries may ...
... monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. First Steps Insert the Batteries B Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make or model of AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use an EH-65A AC adapter (available separately) (A ...precaution could result in overheating or in the setup menu. The monitor turns off automatically (A 84). 13 After a further three minutes, the camera will reactivate the display. Batteries with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of alkaline batteries may ...
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... Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on Daylight saving in the time zone menu in effect, turn on the...
... Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on Daylight saving in the time zone menu in effect, turn on the...
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... selection menu will blink. 7 Choose the order in shooting mode for more information. Press this button in which the date is displayed, press k. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 18). • Press the multi selector H or I to edit the highlighted item...
... selection menu will blink. 7 Choose the order in shooting mode for more information. Press this button in which the date is displayed, press k. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 18). • Press the multi selector H or I to edit the highlighted item...
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...play back, delete or transfer pictures from falling out. 2 Insert the memory card. Hold the camera upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the camera is correctly oriented. 16 chamber/memory card slot cover. Remove the memory card to store pictures in... memory card is off (the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 91). Slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (21 MB) or on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery- First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored...
...play back, delete or transfer pictures from falling out. 2 Insert the memory card. Hold the camera upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the camera is correctly oriented. 16 chamber/memory card slot cover. Remove the memory card to store pictures in... memory card is off (the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 91). Slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (21 MB) or on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery- First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored...
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...to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to the camera or memory card: - Turn off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX L18/ COOLPIX L16, be removed by sliding the switch to keep before use (A 85).... No Yes • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Remove the battery - Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not ...
...to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to the camera or memory card: - Turn off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX L18/ COOLPIX L16, be removed by sliding the switch to keep before use (A 85).... No Yes • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Remove the battery - Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not ...
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...memory card and image mode setting (A 64). 18 Batteries low; The power-on lamp (green) will light for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on. Battery Level Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Basic Photography and Playback:...when U is displayed. 2 Press the shooting mode button. prepare to replace batteries. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures. Easy auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of ...
...memory card and image mode setting (A 64). 18 Batteries low; The power-on lamp (green) will light for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on. Battery Level Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Basic Photography and Playback:...when U is displayed. 2 Press the shooting mode button. prepare to replace batteries. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures. Easy auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of ...
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...Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode The information on the face so that you direct the camera to the human face (front side), the camera automatically recognizes the face and focuses on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few ... brightens the darker portion of camera or subject shake. 19 Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (21 MB). D Available Functions in the image mode menu. In easy auto mode, settings are fixed as follows: L18: y Normal (3264×2448) L16: d Normal (3072×...
...Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode The information on the face so that you direct the camera to the human face (front side), the camera automatically recognizes the face and focuses on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few ... brightens the darker portion of camera or subject shake. 19 Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (21 MB). D Available Functions in the image mode menu. In easy auto mode, settings are fixed as follows: L18: y Normal (3264×2448) L16: d Normal (3072×...