L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Notice 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 However, there is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. CAUTIONS Modifications...
... the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Notice 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 However, there is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. CAUTIONS Modifications...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... in this manual may differ from monitor display samples so that may sometimes be abbreviated as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is available elsewhere in this manual or in bold. Screen Samples In this camera can be...
... in this manual may differ from monitor display samples so that may sometimes be abbreviated as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is available elsewhere in this manual or in bold. Screen Samples In this camera can be...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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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
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... 63 Movie options 47 22 White balance mode 65 23 Continuous shooting mode 67 1 Differs according to the sections on L16. They will display only for details. 6 2 z and y are displayed on L18, and M and d are displayed on each mode for a few seconds (A 80). Refer to the current shooting mode. Shooting 24 5 6 1 3 23...
... 63 Movie options 47 22 White balance mode 65 23 Continuous shooting mode 67 1 Differs according to the sections on L16. They will display only for details. 6 2 z and y are displayed on L18, and M and d are displayed on each mode for a few seconds (A 80). Refer to the current shooting mode. Shooting 24 5 6 1 3 23...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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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. Failure to observe this switch is in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject 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. Failure to observe this switch is in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject the memory card - ...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... the monitor during shooting and playback will be recorded to internal memory (21 MB). 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 can be taken using the flash...
... the monitor during shooting and playback will be recorded to internal memory (21 MB). 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 can be taken using the flash...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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.... The zoom indicator will stop temporarily. If the magnification at which is different from the optical zoom, an image is magnified up to 4.0×) 1 L18 Only 2 L16 Only 21 The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in digital zoom begins to degrade, the...
.... The zoom indicator will stop temporarily. If the magnification at which is different from the optical zoom, an image is magnified up to 4.0×) 1 L18 Only 2 L16 Only 21 The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in digital zoom begins to degrade, the...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... the next shooting. • Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. • In some scene modes) C Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in above cases. 27 Flash ... it is a slight delay before the main flash, to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots in the shooting mode other than auto with an advanced red-eye reduction...
... the next shooting. • Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. • In some scene modes) C Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in above cases. 27 Flash ... it is a slight delay before the main flash, to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots in the shooting mode other than auto with an advanced red-eye reduction...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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...• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is turned off. 33 d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that objects in the foreground may vary depending upon...are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is set to d Normal (3072) in L16. This rate is pressed halfway. C Icons Used for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b ...
...• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is turned off. 33 d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that objects in the foreground may vary depending upon...are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is set to d Normal (3072) in L16. This rate is pressed halfway. C Icons Used for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b ...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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...• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function. • The D-Lighting should be edited. • The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 editing or playback functions are not marked for pictures taken with the same recording date and time as e-mail attachments. The editing ...deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with non-COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is not enough free space in the monitor. Create a small copy of combination exists. C ...
...• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function. • The D-Lighting should be edited. • The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 editing or playback functions are not marked for pictures taken with the same recording date and time as e-mail attachments. The editing ...deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with non-COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is not enough free space in the monitor. Create a small copy of combination exists. C ...
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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...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... the A/V Cable • When connecting the A/V cable, be displayed on the television. The video mode setting is oriented correctly. See the documentation provided with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off . Do not use force when connecting the A/V cable to the video channel. While connected...
... the A/V Cable • When connecting the A/V cable, be displayed on the television. The video mode setting is oriented correctly. See the documentation provided with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off . Do not use force when connecting the A/V cable to the video channel. While connected...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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...from turning off unexpectedly. • To power the camera continuously for storage using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack ...on operating system compatibility. Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for the latest information on the memory card to the computer (A 53). Connecting to Televisions, ...
...from turning off unexpectedly. • To power the camera continuously for storage using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack ...on operating system compatibility. Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for the latest information on the memory card to the computer (A 53). Connecting to Televisions, ...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... image mode setting from the scene mode menu. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. 1 Default setting for L18 2 Default setting for L16 The icon for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. The compression ratio is ... size allows more pictures to all shooting modes. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. 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 1:4. Y 16:9...
... image mode setting from the scene mode menu. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. 1 Default setting for L18 2 Default setting for L16 The icon for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. The compression ratio is ... size allows more pictures to all shooting modes. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. 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 1:4. Y 16:9...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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In addition, this number may differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). Setting z High (3264P) (L18 Only) Internal memory Memory card1 (approx.21 MB) (256 MB) 3 45 Print size (printed at lower resolutions will differ depending .... Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 64 cm/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 ...
In addition, this number may differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). Setting z High (3264P) (L18 Only) Internal memory Memory card1 (approx.21 MB) (256 MB) 3 45 Print size (printed at lower resolutions will differ depending .... Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 64 cm/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 ...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... button is set 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 blurred pictures. This rate is maintained for the current setting is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at rate of ... Shooting The maximum frame rate with the flash off . Continuous and BSS settings can result in L16. V Continuous While shutter-release button is held down . 67 The sharpest picture in the series is captured in L18 or when image mode is pressed all the way down . At settings other than Single, the...
... button is set 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 blurred pictures. This rate is maintained for the current setting is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at rate of ... Shooting The maximum frame rate with the flash off . Continuous and BSS settings can result in L16. V Continuous While shutter-release button is held down . 67 The sharpest picture in the series is captured in L18 or when image mode is pressed all the way down . At settings other than Single, the...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... off at Continuous settings of settings chosen for Color options. 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 released, regardless of Continuous, Multi-shot 16 or BSS. White balance...
... off at Continuous settings of settings chosen for Color options. 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 released, regardless of Continuous, Multi-shot 16 or BSS. White balance...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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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 OK? Be sure to transfer important pictures to format the internal memory or a memory card. No Format Exit Formatting a Memory Card When...
..., 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 OK? Be sure to transfer important pictures to format the internal memory or a memory card. No Format Exit Formatting a Memory Card When...
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... Option 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
... Option 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
L18 / L16 User's Manual
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... the original, but are not marked for more information. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on a computer cannot be copied. and AVI- COOLPIX L18 Ver.X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 90 All images: Copy all pictures. Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. •...
... the original, but are not marked for more information. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on a computer cannot be copied. and AVI- COOLPIX L18 Ver.X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 90 All images: Copy all pictures. Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. •...