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...power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns.... to prevent possible injury. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other accident, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after...
...power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns.... to prevent possible injury. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other accident, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after...
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... cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for use immediately should not be sure it is unplugged. • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of water. Handle moving parts. Do not operate the flash with plenty of different makes...could result in or expose to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in burns or fire. For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. • If ...
... cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for use immediately should not be sure it is unplugged. • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of water. Handle moving parts. Do not operate the flash with plenty of different makes...could result in or expose to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in burns or fire. For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with metal objects such as discoloration or deformation. • If ...
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...Symbol for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to users in European Countries This symbol indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for Separate ... as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately. Notices Notice for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.
...Symbol for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to users in European Countries This symbol indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for Separate ... as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately. Notices Notice for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.
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......11 d button ...12 Switching Between Tabs...12 Help 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...
......11 d button ...12 Switching Between Tabs...12 Help 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...
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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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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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..., 48, 50, 52, 61 2 Macro mode 34 3 Zoom indicator 23, 34 4 AE/AF-L indicator 47 5 Focus indicator 24 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 20 8 Vibration reduction icon (still pictures) ....21, 102 Electronic VR icon (movies) .........61, 102 9 Motion detection icon 21, 103 10 Distortion control...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 ...
..., 48, 50, 52, 61 2 Macro mode 34 3 Zoom indicator 23, 34 4 AE/AF-L indicator 47 5 Focus indicator 24 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 20 8 Vibration reduction icon (still pictures) ....21, 102 Electronic VR icon (movies) .........61, 102 9 Motion detection icon 21, 103 10 Distortion control...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 ...
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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 recording 16 2 Time of recording 16 3 Volume 63 4 Battery level indicator 20 5 Image mode 79 Movie options 62 a Current frame number/ 6 total number 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 recording 16 2 Time of recording 16 3 Volume 63 4 Battery level indicator 20 5 Image mode 79 Movie options 62 a Current frame number/ 6 total number of...
L100 User's Manual
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... down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Inserting the Batteries • 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 be used. Turning...
... down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Inserting the Batteries • 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 be used. Turning...
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...111). C Lens Error If Lens Error is pressed. Batteries with purchase. While the monitor is the type of battery supplied with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu (A 91). Failure to observe this... Off in damage to read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 118). • Be sure to the camera. Inserting the Batteries B Removing the Batteries Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are performed for extended periods, use another make sure that does not cover...
...111). C Lens Error If Lens Error is pressed. Batteries with purchase. While the monitor is the type of battery supplied with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu (A 91). Failure to observe this... Off in damage to read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 118). • Be sure to the camera. Inserting the Batteries B Removing the Batteries Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are performed for extended periods, use another make sure that does not cover...
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... 2 Insert the memory card. Be sure to turn off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. 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). First Steps Inserting Memory ...Cards Pictures are off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. If a...
... 2 Insert the memory card. Be sure to turn off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. 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). First Steps Inserting Memory ...Cards Pictures are off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. If a...
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...corrosive gases. 19 B The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are off the camera - Unlock by sliding the switch to choose Yes and press k. Insert or remove the card - Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 12 cover and press the card in direct sunlight, closed...Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to the camera or memory card: - Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting...
...corrosive gases. 19 B The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are off the camera - Unlock by sliding the switch to choose Yes and press k. Insert or remove the card - Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 12 cover and press the card in direct sunlight, closed...Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to the camera or memory card: - Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting...
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... press the power switch to turn on the camera. Easy auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 80). 20 Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. The lens will turn on . The... built-in flash(A 6). 2 Press A to choose G and press k. • The camera enters G (easy auto) mode. mode selection menu. Description The battery level is high. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the...
... press the power switch to turn on the camera. Easy auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 80). 20 Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. The lens will turn on . The... built-in flash(A 6). 2 Press A to choose G and press k. • The camera enters G (easy auto) mode. mode selection menu. Description The battery level is high. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the...
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...or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in damage to the recorded data, camera or card. If the subject is still not in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) • Several objects are at different distances...are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will be in focus despite the fact that is the same distance from the camera (e.g. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. the sun is behind the subject and is in the Face Priority, someone blink? Removing the ...
...or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in damage to the recorded data, camera or card. If the subject is still not in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) • Several objects are at different distances...are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will be in focus despite the fact that is the same distance from the camera (e.g. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. the sun is behind the subject and is in the Face Priority, someone blink? Removing the ...
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... Using the Flash When using the flash, lower the built-in . to W (off . C The Flash Mode Setting The default setting of camera shake. to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of ... . Set Vibration reduction (A 102) to Off when using a tripod. • The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to 21 ft.) when the camera is turned off ). If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will be slightly mottled. In high sensitivity mode, the range is displayed may...
... Using the Flash When using the flash, lower the built-in . to W (off . C The Flash Mode Setting The default setting of camera shake. to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of ... . Set Vibration reduction (A 102) to Off when using a tripod. • The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to 21 ft.) when the camera is turned off ). If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will be slightly mottled. In high sensitivity mode, the range is displayed may...
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... mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to the camera or the memory card. R is displayed in center of recording time remaining. Digital zoom cannot be used automatically to reduce the effects of the movie data or damage to choose D ... Changing Movie Settings Movie options can be recorded is shown on subject in the monitor. Removing the memory card or the battery during shooting. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select...
... mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to the camera or the memory card. R is displayed in center of recording time remaining. Digital zoom cannot be used automatically to reduce the effects of the movie data or damage to choose D ... Changing Movie Settings Movie options can be recorded is shown on subject in the monitor. Removing the memory card or the battery during shooting. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select...
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... or in damage to the Quick Start Guide. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers B Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Preinstalled versions of AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC Adapter EH...
... or in damage to the Quick Start Guide. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers B Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Preinstalled versions of AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC Adapter EH...
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...Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following... options are also available for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital...
...Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following... options are also available for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital...
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...pictures from accidental deletion. Displaying the Setup Menu Display the menu screen and select z (Setup). 1 Press d to display the menu screen. r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. A 111 A 111 A 112 A 113 A 114 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When ... mode, high sensitivity mode, or playback mode 2 Press the multi selector J. You can now select a tab. f Rotate image Change the orientation of batteries used. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu s Battery type Select the type of a picture.
...pictures from accidental deletion. Displaying the Setup Menu Display the menu screen and select z (Setup). 1 Press d to display the menu screen. r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. A 111 A 111 A 112 A 113 A 114 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When ... mode, high sensitivity mode, or playback mode 2 Press the multi selector J. You can now select a tab. f Rotate image Change the orientation of batteries used. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu s Battery type Select the type of a picture.
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...top of the monitor and set the home time zone. The new city time zone menu is automatically advanced one hour. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is in Step 4. 97 Time zone 15/05/2009 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone... connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of the batteries that powers the camera. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B The Clock Battery The camera's clock is powered by a clock battery that is in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to display the W mark on or off using the ...
...top of the monitor and set the home time zone. The new city time zone menu is automatically advanced one hour. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is in Step 4. 97 Time zone 15/05/2009 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone... connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of the batteries that powers the camera. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B The Clock Battery The camera's clock is powered by a clock battery that is in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to display the W mark on or off using the ...