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...performed only by qualified technicians. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of children Particular care should be read them. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after ... or fire. WARNINGS Turn off in injury. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this could result in the event of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Do not disassemble Touching ...
...performed only by qualified technicians. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of children Particular care should be read them. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after ... or fire. WARNINGS Turn off in injury. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this could result in the event of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Do not disassemble Touching ...
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... Displays...13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display 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 Zoom......
... Displays...13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display 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 Zoom......
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... Menu 77 Displaying the Shooting Menu...78 A Image Mode ...79 B White Balance...81 C Continuous ...83 F Color Options...84 Q Distortion Control...85 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time 86 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 87 Displaying the Playback Menu...87 b Slide Show...89 c Delete... ...90 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 91 Displaying the Setup Menu...92 a Menus...94 c Welcome Screen...95 d Date...96 e Monitor Settings ...99 f Date ...
... Menu 77 Displaying the Shooting Menu...78 A Image Mode ...79 B White Balance...81 C Continuous ...83 F Color Options...84 Q Distortion Control...85 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time 86 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 87 Displaying the Playback Menu...87 b Slide Show...89 c Delete... ...90 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 91 Displaying the Setup Menu...92 a Menus...94 c Welcome Screen...95 d Date...96 e Monitor Settings ...99 f Date ...
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Table of Contents p Reset All ...109 s Battery Type ...111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate Image...112 h Copy ...113 r Firmware Version ...114 Technical Notes...115 Optional Accessories ...115 Approved Memory Cards ...115 Image File and Folder Names ...116 Caring for the Camera ...117 Cleaning ...118 Storage ...119 Error Messages...120 Troubleshooting...123 Specifications ...128 Supported Standards ...131 Index ...132 x
Table of Contents p Reset All ...109 s Battery Type ...111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate Image...112 h Copy ...113 r Firmware Version ...114 Technical Notes...115 Optional Accessories ...115 Approved Memory Cards ...115 Image File and Folder Names ...116 Caring for the Camera ...117 Cleaning ...118 Storage ...119 Error Messages...120 Troubleshooting...123 Specifications ...128 Supported Standards ...131 Index ...132 x
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... on the memory card. This manual was written to as a "memory card". • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX L100 digital camera. This icon marks notes, information C that should be helpful when using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in the Quick Start...
... on the memory card. This manual was written to as a "memory card". • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX L100 digital camera. This icon marks notes, information C that should be helpful when using the camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in the Quick Start...
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...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...-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Additional information may result from the use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the camera ...
...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...-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Additional information may result from the use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the camera ...
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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 national and international copyright laws. Disposing of unused postage stamps ...the copying or reproduction of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of necessary copies are circulated in the malicious use this product...
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 national and international copyright laws. Disposing of unused postage stamps ...the copying or reproduction of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of necessary copies are circulated in the malicious use this product...
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 34 5 67 8 Introduction 9 Zoom control 23 f : wide 23 1 g : tele 23 h : thumbnail playback 54 i : playback zoom 56 j : help 13 2 Shutter-release button 24 3 Self-timer lamp 33 AF-assist illuminator 25, 104 4 Power switch/Power-on lamp 20, 105 5 Built-in microphone 61 6 Eyelet for camera strap 7 7 Speaker 63 8 Built-in flash 6, 30 9 Lens 118, 128 4
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 34 5 67 8 Introduction 9 Zoom control 23 f : wide 23 1 g : tele 23 h : thumbnail playback 54 i : playback zoom 56 j : help 13 2 Shutter-release button 24 3 Self-timer lamp 33 AF-assist illuminator 25, 104 4 Power switch/Power-on lamp 20, 105 5 Built-in microphone 61 6 Eyelet for camera strap 7 7 Speaker 63 8 Built-in flash 6, 30 9 Lens 118, 128 4
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1 11 12 Parts of the Camera 2 3 4 56 7 Introduction 13 10 9 8 14 15 16 1 Monitor 8 2 Multi selector 11 3 A (shooting mode) button 10 4 Flash lamp 31 5 k (apply selection) button 11 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Eyelet for camera strap 7 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 9 l (delete) button 26, 27, 63 10 d button 12, 62, 78, 87, 92 11 Pin cover 64, 66, 70 12 Cable connector 64, 66, 70 13 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon) .... 15, 115 14 Tripod socket 15 Battery-chamber 14 16 Memory card slot 18 5
1 11 12 Parts of the Camera 2 3 4 56 7 Introduction 13 10 9 8 14 15 16 1 Monitor 8 2 Multi selector 11 3 A (shooting mode) button 10 4 Flash lamp 31 5 k (apply selection) button 11 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Eyelet for camera strap 7 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 9 l (delete) button 26, 27, 63 10 d button 12, 62, 78, 87, 92 11 Pin cover 64, 66, 70 12 Cable connector 64, 66, 70 13 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon) .... 15, 115 14 Tripod socket 15 Battery-chamber 14 16 Memory card slot 18 5
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Lowering the Built-in Flash. • Push the built-in flash down gently. • When not using the flash, lower the built-in Flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A 30) for more information about flash settings. Introduction Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Raising the Built-in flash. 6
Lowering the Built-in Flash. • Push the built-in flash down gently. • When not using the flash, lower the built-in Flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A 30) for more information about flash settings. Introduction Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Raising the Built-in flash. 6
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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to protect the lens. 7 Parts of the Camera Introduction B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to the camera (at two places).
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to protect the lens. 7 Parts of the Camera Introduction B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to the camera (at two places).
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The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Refer to the current shooting mode. Parts of sport continuous mode ....... 48 26 Self-timer indicator 33 8 * Differs according to the sections on each ... sensitivity 31 21 Exposure compensation value 35 22 Color options 84 23 White balance mode 81 24 Continuous shooting mode 83 25 Type of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 99).
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Refer to the current shooting mode. Parts of sport continuous mode ....... 48 26 Self-timer indicator 33 8 * Differs according to the sections on each ... sensitivity 31 21 Exposure compensation value 35 22 Color options 84 23 White balance mode 81 24 Continuous shooting mode 83 25 Type of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 99).
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2009 12:00 13 9999.JPG 12 10 11 9 5 999 999 6 87 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2009 12:00 13 9999.JPG 12 10 11 9 5 999 999 6 87 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of ...
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... A in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press A in playback mode. 10 c (playback) button • During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when c is pressed. • If the camera is displayed, you can return to display the shooting-mode selection menu. Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode...
... A in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press A in playback mode. 10 c (playback) button • During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when c is pressed. • If the camera is displayed, you can return to display the shooting-mode selection menu. Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode...
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Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. To release the shutter and take picture. 13 Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this position. ... button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down . Exit Back About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen...
Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. To release the shutter and take picture. 13 Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this position. ... button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down . Exit Back About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen...
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... in playback mode. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off , hold the camera upside down c to turn the camera on lamp and monitor will turn on the camera. Turning On and Off the Camera After removing the lens cap, press the power switch to turn...Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 1 2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 Applicable Batteries This camera uses the following R6/AA-size batteries. • Four LR6/L40 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Four FR6/L91 lithium batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot ...
... in playback mode. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off , hold the camera upside down c to turn the camera on lamp and monitor will turn on the camera. Turning On and Off the Camera After removing the lens cap, press the power switch to turn...Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 1 2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 Applicable Batteries This camera uses the following R6/AA-size batteries. • Four LR6/L40 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Four FR6/L91 lithium batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot ...
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...alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on again. 15 C Alkaline Batteries Performance of AC adapter. C Alternative Power Resources To power the camera continuously for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor turns off automatically. C Lens Error If Lens Error is off during standby ... with peeling Batteries with purchase. When any circumstances, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A 115). Failure to the camera. The amount of battery is determined by the Auto off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. After a further three...
...alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on again. 15 C Alkaline Batteries Performance of AC adapter. C Alternative Power Resources To power the camera continuously for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor turns off automatically. C Lens Error If Lens Error is off during standby ... with peeling Batteries with purchase. When any circumstances, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A 115). Failure to the camera. The amount of battery is determined by the Auto off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. After a further three...
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...daylight saving time to on. The power-on lamp (green) will light for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is selected, the W mark appears on the camera. If No is in effect, press H on the home time zone in an area where daylight saving time is selected, the... selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 11). 3 Choose Yes and press k. Remove the lens cap. No Yes Cancel London Casablanca D Daylight Saving Time To use the camera in Step 4 to set . 4 Press J or K to select your home time zone (city name) (A 98) and press k. When the daylight saving time setting is ...
...daylight saving time to on. The power-on lamp (green) will light for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is selected, the W mark appears on the camera. If No is in effect, press H on the home time zone in an area where daylight saving time is selected, the... selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 11). 3 Choose Yes and press k. Remove the lens cap. No Yes Cancel London Casablanca D Daylight Saving Time To use the camera in Step 4 to set . 4 Press J or K to select your home time zone (city name) (A 98) and press k. When the daylight saving time setting is ...
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... Mode" (A 50), "Using the Smile Mode" (A 52), or "Recording Movies" (A 61) for shooting-mode selection menu. 8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in the setup menu (A 96, 97). 17 Date D M Y 01 01 2009 00 00 Edit Date D M Y 15...
... Mode" (A 50), "Using the Smile Mode" (A 52), or "Recording Movies" (A 61) for shooting-mode selection menu. 8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in the setup menu (A 96, 97). 17 Date D M Y 01 01 2009 00 00 Edit Date D M Y 15...
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...the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. If a memory card is correctly oriented. 18 Slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). Make sure that the memory card is inserted in the... camera, pictures are automatically stored on lamp and the monitor are stored in correctly until it clicks into place. Before ...
...the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. If a memory card is correctly oriented. 18 Slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). Make sure that the memory card is inserted in the... camera, pictures are automatically stored on lamp and the monitor are stored in correctly until it clicks into place. Before ...