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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Image Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Technical Notes i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: G 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 .......................................................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Playback.............................................................................................................................. 59 Full-frame Operation ..........................................................................................................................59 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................60 Calendar Display....................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... 92 Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................92 a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................95 c Welcome Screen........
Introduction About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Introduction 13 12 9 10 11 Zoom control ................................................. 23 f : wide .................................................. 23 g : tele ..................................................... 23 h : thumbnail playback ................ 60 i : playback zoom ........................... 62 j : help ...................................................13 6 Built-in microphone ...................................
Parts of the Camera 2 3 45 1 6 7 8 Introduction 11 10 9 12 13 14 1 Monitor .................................................................8 2 Multi selector ................................................. 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ..................14, 18 3 A (shooting mode) button ................. 10 10 l (delete) button ...............................26, 79 4 b (movie-record) button ......................10 11 d button .....................
Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Raising the built-in flash Introduction See “Using the Flash” (A 29) for more information about flash settings. Lowering the Built-in Flash. Push the built-in flash down gently to lower the builtin flash when not in use.
Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap B Introduction Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places). 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 protect the lens.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 100). Shooting 27 4 5 10 1 26 6 2 3 7 25 8 9 24 10 11 23 12 13 +1.0 22 3200 1/125 F3.5 20 21 999 17 16 14 15 999 a 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 19 Shooting mode* ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 11 14 13 2 3 4 15/11/2011 12:00 9999.JPG 12 10 999 999 999/ 9 8 5 6 7 999 999 a 999/ 9999/9999 999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of recording ....................................... 16 8 Internal memory indicator .................... 26 2 Time of recording ....................................... 16 9 Movie playback indicator ...................... 79 3 Volume .............................................................. 79 10 Print-order icon .........
Basic Operations A (shooting mode) button Introduction • Press A in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode (A 34). c (playback) button • During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when c is pressed. • If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode. b (movie-record) button • Press the b (movie-record) button in shooting mode to start recording a movie.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector For Shooting Display m (flash mode) menu (A 29)/select the item above. Display n (selftimer) menu (A 32). Display o (exposure compensation) menu (A 33). Introduction This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, or by pressing k. Self-timer Apply selection. Display p (macro mode) menu (A 49)/select the item below.
Basic Operations d button Introduction Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 11). • Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu. • To exit the menu display, press d again. Menus available for the current mode are displayed. Display the movie menu (during shooting). Display the setup menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, Introduction Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16. Exit Back About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. First Steps 2 3 1 2 Insert the Batteries • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Inserting the Batteries B Removing the Batteries Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Batteries with peeling B Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal. First Steps • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 117).
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. First Steps The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment and the monitor turns on. Remove the lens cap. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 11). 3 Choose Yes and press k.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Change the date and time. Date • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y • Press J to return to the previous item. D M Y 01 01 2011 00 00 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or K. • The settings are applied.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 120). If a memory card is inserted into the camera, images are automatically saved on the memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to save images in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer images from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards B 1 2 Formatting Memory Cards First Steps Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the card. Remove the card (2), being careful not to bend it. Card is not formatted.
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 28). 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode • The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment and the monitor turns on.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode Shooting mode In easy auto mode, the camera automatically selects U, e, f, g, h, i, or j mode according to the current subject and framing. Motion detection icon Reduce the blurring caused by subject movement or camera shake. Vibration reduction icon Reduce the effects of camera shake. 14 Movie options Displays the movie setting used when recording movies (A 77).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode 22 2 Frame the picture. B Easy auto mode Shooting mode icon • When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 28). • When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a yellow double border. Up to 12 faces can be detected.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Press halfway (A 13) to focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. When a face is detected: When shooting nonhuman subjects or when no faces are detected: Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode 1/125 F3.5 1/125 F3.5 Shutter Aperture Speed • When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Saving While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card. B Autofocus C Notes on Face Detection See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 28) for more information.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Viewing Images (Playback Mode) Press c. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode • The last image taken is displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional images.Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to quickly scan through images. • Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • Press A or the b (movie-record) button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images C Playback Mode See “More on Playback” (A 59) and “Editing Image” (A 69) for more information. C Power ON by Pressing c When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not extend. C Viewing Image C Deleting the Last Image Taken While in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, press l to delete the last images taken.
Easy Auto Mode Automatic Scene Selection Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode 28 The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject.
Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. • The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) when the camera is zoomed out all the way, and about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) when the camera is zoomed in all the way. • If the built-in flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A 20), the camera automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode.
Using the Flash 2 Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector. • The flash menu is displayed. 3 Press the multi selector H or I to select a mode, and press k. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode • The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor. • When U (auto) is applied, D disappears after a few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (A 100). • If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.
Using the Flash C The Flash Mode Setting C Red-eye Reduction This camera is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce the effects of redeye. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is saved.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) in the setup menu (A 92) to Off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector. The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON, and press k.
Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to adjust the exposure, and press k. • To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure compensation to the “+” side.
More on Shooting Selecting Shooting Mode Select the shooting mode from G easy auto mode, b scene mode, F smart portrait, d sport continuous mode, or A auto mode. 1 Press A in shooting mode. • The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode and press k. 1 Easy auto mode 2 More on Shooting • The camera enters the selected shooting mode.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait g Beach/snow k Close-up o Backlight c Landscape h Sunset u Food p Panorama assist e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn l Museum f Party/indoor j Night landscape n Copy Selecting a Scene Mode 1 More on Shooting Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select scene mode.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A 29); n: self-timer (A 32); p: macro mode (A 49); o: exposure compensation (A 33). b Portrait More on Shooting Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. • If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Detection” (A 24) for more information.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) QO e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised. • If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Detection” (A 24) for more information. • If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • If no faces are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the screen.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. O h Sunset More on Shooting Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. m W* n Off* p Off * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) QO j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. W m n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) u Food More on Shooting Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 49) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro mode (A 49) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. o Backlight m m n Off* p Off More on Shooting Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) to Off when using a tripod. 1 Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p Panorama assist (A 35). Panorama assist More on Shooting The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) 5 Press k when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. End 11 More on Shooting B Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 51) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1 Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to select F and press k. Smart portrait The camera enters smart portrait mode. 2 Frame the picture. More on Shooting • Raise the built-in flash when using the flash. • Point the camera at the subject.
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection features • In some shooting conditions, face detection does not work and faces cannot be detected. • Notes on Face Detection ➝ A 28 C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A 106) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations: • The camera does not detect any faces.
Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured. • With the default setting of Continuous H, the camera shoots up to 20 pictures at a rate of up to about 11.1 frames per second (fps). • ISO sensitivity is set high. • Image mode can be set to M 2048×1536 or smaller.
Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) B Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting D More Information See, “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information. More on Shooting • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The time it takes to save the images depends on the number of shots taken, the image mode, the memory card’s write speed, etc. • Because the ISO sensitivity is set to 640 or higher, images may appear rough as a result.
Auto Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 49) and exposure compensation (A 33) can be applied and pictures can be taken using flash mode (A 29) and self-timer (A 32). Pressing d in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 50) depending upon the shooting situations. 1 Press A to display the shootingmode selection menu. • The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 More on Shooting Press the multi selector H or I to choose A and press k.
Auto Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also be used with some scene modes (A 39, 40, 41). 1 Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector. • The macro menu is displayed. More on Shooting 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON, and press k.
Auto Mode Shooting Menu (Auto Mode) While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 48), the shooting menu contains the following options. A A 51 Image mode Choose image size and quality (compression). Also available when using other shooting modes. B White balance C Continuous A 53 Match white balance to the light source. A 55 More on Shooting Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). E A 56 ISO sensitivity Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
Auto Mode A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose image size and quality (compression). The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be saved, depends on the size and quality (compression) of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the image.
Auto Mode C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Image mode Internal memory (Approx.
Auto Mode B White Balance (Adjusting hue) Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b More on Shooting The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
Auto Mode Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that is used during shooting. 2 Display the shooting menu (A 34), use the multi selector to select b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press k. More on Shooting The camera zooms in.
Auto Mode C Continuous Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Auto Mode E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Auto Mode F Color Options Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome. More on Shooting Save images in black-and-white.
Auto Mode Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.
More on Playback Full-frame Operation Press c button during shooting to switch to playback mode and view images (A 26). The following operations can be performed while viewing images in full-frame. 15/11/2011 12:00 0004.JPG 4 To Use Description 4 A Choose images Press HIJ K to view the previous or next image. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to quickly scan through images. View thumbnails/ calendar Display 4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display When displaying 16 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A 60), switch to calendar display by rotating the zoom control to f (h). You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing images have a yellow line under them. To Use 6 Description A Press the multi selector H, I, J or K. 11 Choose date k The first image for that date will be displayed full-frame.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current image, with the center of the image displayed in the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. × 3.0 The following operations can be performed while images are zoomed in.
Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. I A 70 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. a A 64 Print set Select images to print and the number of copies for each. b A 66 Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c A 67 Delete Delete selected images or all images. Multiple images can be deleted with one operation.
Playback Menu a Print Set Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing images using one of the following methods, you can select which images will be printed and the number of copies of each image will be printed, and save this electronic “print order” information on the memory card.
Playback Menu 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all images in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all images in the print order. Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit. Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon displayed during playback. Date Info Exit 15/11/2011 12:00 0004.
Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before selecting Start. The check mark (w) is added to the loop option when enabled. Slide show Pause Start Loop Exit More on Playback 2 The slide show begins.
Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected images or all images. Erase selected images Delete selected images. ➝ Selecting Multiple Images (A 68) Erase all images Delete all images. More on Playback B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Images marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted (A 112).
Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Images The screen shown on the right will be displayed in the Erase selected images menus (shown below) when choosing images. Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 64), Delete: Erase selected images (A 67) Setup menu: Welcome screen: Select an image (A 96), Back Protect (A 112), Rotate image (A 113), Copy: Selected images (A 114) Follow the procedure described below to choose the images. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired image.
Editing Image Image Editing Function Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files. The editing features described below are available (A 121). Editing function Description D-Lighting (A 70) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Small picture (A 71) Create a small copy of images suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.
Editing Images I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. 1 Select the desired image from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 60) playback mode and press d. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting and press k.
Editing Images g Small Picture: Resizing Images Create a small copy of the current image. Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120. Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. 1 Select the desired image from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 60) playback mode and press d. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose g Small picture and press k.
Editing Images o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 62) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies You can use the camera to record movies with sound. The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 77). 1 Turn the camera on and display the shooting mode screen. • Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A 34). • The current movie options setting is displayed.
Recording Movies B Recording Movies • When recording movies, we recommend using a memory card with a Class 6 or higher speed class rating (A 120). When using a memory card with a low speed class, recording may stop unexpectedly. • When recording movies, the angle of view (field of view) is smaller than when shooting still images. • Digital zoom cannot be used while recording movies. • Operation sounds from the time of recording (the zoom control being rotated, the lens zooming, the autofocus, etc.
Recording Movies Movie Menu The movie menu contains the following options. D A 77 Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below. I A 78 Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Display the shooting mode screen and press d. • The menu is displayed. 14 • When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or smart portrait mode, press the multi selector (A 11) J to display the tabs. Image mode Image mode 2 Press the multi selector J.
Recording Movies 4 Press K or k. You can now select an item from the movie menu. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11). To exit the movie menu, press d or press J and select another tab.
Recording Movies D Movie Options Display the shooting mode screen M Press the d button M D (Movie menu) (A 75) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Increasing the image size and bitrate will increase the image quality, but file size will also increase. Option Description x HD 720p (1280 × 720) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. (default setting) • Movie bitrate: 9.0 Mbps y VGA (640 × 480) Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. • Movie bitrate: 3.
Recording Movies I Autofocus Mode Display the shooting mode screen M Press the d button M D (Movie menu) (A 75) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Setting A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Movie Recording and Playback 78 Description Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. Camera focuses continuously.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon (A 77). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/11/2011 15:30 0010.MOV 10s Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio/video cable (A 120) to play back images on a television. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack. Yellow 3 White Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. 2 Be sure that the camera is off. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK. • Mac OS X Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when ViewNX 2 was first installed.
Connecting to a Computer When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 85). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commerciallyavailable Card Reader D Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2. Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2. Mac OS X Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start ViewNX 2.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 134) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen is displayed (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2011 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 87), print images by following the procedure below. 1 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press k. Print selection 15/11 2011 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press k. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002 / 004 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 87), print images by following the procedure below.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Exit Print selection Choose the images (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing DPOF printing 010 prints Start print View images Cancel Exit • To view the current print order, choose View images and press k. To print images, press k again. 10 View images Back 5 Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 95 Select how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 96 Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. d Date A 97 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 100 Adjust photo info, image review, and brightness settings. f Date imprint A 102 Imprint date on images.
Setup Menu f A 113 Rotate image Change the orientation of an image. h A 114 Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. r A 115 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press d. The menu is displayed. • When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or smart portrait mode, press the multi selector (A 11) J to display the tabs. Image mode Image mode 2 Press the multi selector J. • You can now select a tab.
Setup Menu 4 Press K or k. • You can now select an item from the setup menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11). • To exit the setup menu, press d or press J and select another tab.
Setup Menu a Menus Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M a Menus Select how menus are displayed. w Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Exit x Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page.
Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M c Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed. COOLPIX The welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on, then the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.
Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. • Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press J or K. • Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. • Finish setting: After selecting the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed, press k (A 11).
Setup Menu 3 Press K. Time zone The new city time zone menu is displayed. 15/11/2011 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone (city name). To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to display the W mark at the top of the monitor and set the daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time goes into effect, the clock is automatically advanced one hour.
Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera's clock manually to local time using Date in the setup menu.
Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. (A 101) Image review • On (default setting): Images are automatically displayed briefly immediately after shooting. • Off: Images are not displayed after shooting. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Setup Menu Photo Info Select whether or not photo info is displayed. See “The Monitor” (A 8, 9) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011 12:00 0004.JPG Show info 14 4 4 The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are Auto info performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide (default setting) info. The information is displayed again when an operation is performed.
Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in images at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 65). 15.11.2011 Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images. f Date The shooting date is imprinted in images. S Date and time Basic Camera Setup The shooting date and time is imprinted in images.
Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M g Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still images. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Set vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. V On (hybrid) Image-sensor shift vibration reduction reduces the effects of camera shake.
Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M U Motion detection Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when taking still pictures. U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M i Sound settings Specify sound settings. Button sound Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Setup Menu k Auto Off Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the camera will enter standby mode (A 15) to save power. Once the camera has entered standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off. Use this option to set time before camera enters standby mode.
Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting internal memory Format memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M n Language Select one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M d Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face detection (A 24) in the following situations. • G (Easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene modes On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes shortly after detecting the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink? screen will be displayed in the monitor.
Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Default value Flash mode (A 29) Auto Self-timer (A 32) Off Macro mode (A 49) Off Exposure compensation (A 33) 0.
Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Menus (A 95) Text Welcome screen (A 96) None Photo info (A 100) Auto info Image review (A 100) On Brightness (A 100) 3 Date imprint (A 102) Off Vibration reduction (A 103) On Motion detection (A 104) Auto Button sound (A 105) On Shutter sound (A 105) On Auto off (A 106) 30 s On Blink warning (A 109) Off Others Option Paper size (A 88, 89) Default value Default • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 121) from the mem
Setup Menu s Battery Type Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M s Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 20), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use.
Setup Menu f Rotate Image Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M f Rotate image Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Images can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Images that were saved in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select images on the image selection screen (A 68) to display the image rotation screen.
Setup Menu h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. Copy q: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Choose the copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy images selected from the image selection screen (A 68).
Setup Menu r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L105 Ver. X.
Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber.
Caring for the Camera C The Battery • After purchasing replacement rechargeable batteries, charge them before use. They are not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to read and follow the information found in “Optional Accessories” (A 120) and in the documentation included with the Battery Charger MH-73 (available separately). • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 20).
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Notes on Camera Care and General Usage 118 Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Battery charger/ Rechargeable batteries* • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries) • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 USB cable USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Lens cap Lens Cap LC-CP20 * When using with the COOLPIX L105, charge the four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries at a time using Battery Cha
Image File and Folder Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (signifies the file type) Original still images, movies DSCN Still images .JPG Small copies SSCN Movies .
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Solution Set clock. A 97 Technical Notes B Battery running low. Prepare to replace batteries. 14, 112 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Replace batteries. P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow 14 battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No N Out of memory. Problem Solution A Memory card has not been All data saved on the 19 formatted for use in memory card will be COOLPIX L105. deleted. If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a computer before formatting the memory card. To format the memory card, select Yes and press k. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image mode. • Delete images.
Error Messages Display N Memory contains no images. Problem No images in the internal memory or memory card. N File not created with File contains no image COOLPIX L105. data. N This file cannot be played back. N All images are hidden. The image cannot be played back in a slide show. N This image cannot be deleted. Image is protected. N Destination in same time Travel destination is in zone as home. the current time zone.
Error Messages Display Problem A Solution Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 14, 20 PR Printer error: check printer status. Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. After solving – the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* PR Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank Technical Notes 126 Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway.
Troubleshooting Problem Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Cause/Solution A Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and 14 allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamps blink for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera. Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
Troubleshooting Problem Flash does not fire. Technical Notes 128 Cause/Solution • The built-in flash is lowered, or flash mode is set to W (Off). • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. • Sport continuous mode is selected. • A feature that cannot be used with the flash is selected. Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. • When Portrait or Night portrait is selected for Scene mode. • When smart portrait mode is selected.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A When taking pictures with V (auto with red28, 29, eye reduction), or when taking pictures with 37 Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or the Night portrait scene mode) and the fill flash with Unexpected results when flash slow sync and red-eye reduction is used, red-eye set to V (auto with red-eye reduction may be applied, in rare cases, to areas reduction). not affected by red-eye.
Troubleshooting Problem Images to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Technical Notes 130 Cause/Solution Memory card contains no images. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print images from internal memory. Even when using a PictBridge compatible printer, paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations. Use the printer to select paper size. • The printer does not support the paper sizes used by the camera.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L105 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Internal memory (Approx. 102 MB), Secure Digital (SD) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.
Specifications Operating environment Operating temperature Humidity 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are basically for a camera with fully-charged LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Data for lithium batteries apply when using four commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols k (apply selection) button 5, 11 b (movie-record) button 5, 10 c (Playback) button 5, 10 A (shooting mode) button 5, 10 A Auto mode 48 l Delete button 5, 26, 27, 79 c D-Lighting 70 G Easy auto mode 20, 28 o Exposure compensation 33 m Flash mode 30 p Macro mode 49 c Playback mode 26 C Scene mode 35 n Self-timer 32 F Smart portrait mode 44 d Sport continuous mode 46 R 43 f button 4, 23, 59, 60, 61, 62 h button 4, 23, 59, 60, 61, 62 g button 4, 13, 23, 59, 60, 61, 62 i button 4, 23, 59, 60, 61, 6
Index E J Easy auto mode 20, 28 EH-67 15, 120 EN-MH2 14, 112, 117, 120 Exposure compensation 33 Extension 121 Eyelet for camera strap 4 JPG 121 F Landscape c 36 Language 108 Lens 4, 131 Lithium batteries 14 M Technical Notes File names 121 Fill flash 29 Firmware version 115 Flash 29, 30 Flash lamp 5, 30 Fluorescent 53 Focus 13, 24, 78 Focus lock 25, 48 Folder names 121 Food u 40 Format 19, 107 Format memory card 19, 107 Formatting internal memory 107 FSCN 121 Full-frame playback mode 27 Full-time A
Index Party/indoor f 37 Photo info 100 PictBridge 86, 134 Playback 26, 27, 59, 60, 62, 79 Playback button 5, 10 Playback menu 63 Playback zoom 62 Portrait b 36 Power 14, 16, 20 Power switch 4, 14, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 14, 20 Preset manual 54 Print 64, 88, 89 Print set 64 Print Set (Date) 65 Printer 86 Protect 112 R Recording movies button 5, 10 Red-eye reduction 29, 31 Replay mode 26 Reset all 110 Rotate image 113 RSCN 121 Scene mode 35, 36 Self-timer 32 Self-timer lamp 4, 32 Sepia 57 Setup menu 92 Shooting
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