DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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Introduction Preparation for Shooting L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode b Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode F Anti-shake Mode A One-Touch Portrait Mode i More on Playback T Movies O Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
Introduction For Your Safety Introduction 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 the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • • • • Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger MH-71 (available separately) Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.
For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. 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.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction 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 Introduction 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.
Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................ii Introduction For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii Notices................................................................................................................
F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................38 Shooting in Anti-shake Mode.........................................................................38 Introduction A One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................................................39 Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode..........................................39 The One-Touch Portrait Menu........................................................................
Introduction Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................67 Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................68 Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................................69 Printing Multiple Pictures.............................................................................70 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .............................................
Technical Notes ............................................................................................107 Introduction x Optional Accessories .....................................................................................107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................108 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................109 Cleaning ...........................................................
About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: j This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. l This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. k 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 has been 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 Introduction A (one-touch portrait) button (c 39) D-Lighting button (c 45) Power switch (c 10) F (vibration reduction) button (c 19, 38) Speaker (c 48, 54) Shutter-release button (c 20) Built-in flash (c 24) Built-in microphone (c 48, 49) Lens (c 110, 122) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Self-timer lamp (c 26) AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100) Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) (c 107) Attaching the Camera Strap 4 Lens cover
Parts of the Camera Multi selector (c 8) Monitor (c 6) d/E: Make selection/ transfer picture (c 63) Introduction H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) L: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 27) J: Display flash mode menu (c 24) I: Adjust the exposure setting (c 28) m button (c 9) Zoom buttons (c 18) t : Zoom out v : Zoom in j : Thumbnail playback (c 42) k : Playback zoom (c 43) l : Help (c 9) Tripod socket i (playback) button (c 22, 42) Connector cover (c 62, 65, 68) Opening the connector cover ImageLi
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction Shooting 5 2 6 AUTO 20 21 1 3 4 19 10 18 17 +1.0 9999 16 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 “Date not set” indicator ........... 112 Time zone indicator .................... 94 1 Shooting mode*... 16, 29, 38, 39, 49 2 Exposure lock ............................. 37 3 Macro close-up mode................. 27 4 Zoom indicator................
The Monitor 17 16 15 18 15/05/2007 12:00 9999.JPG 14 13 12 1 2 3 9999 / 9999 11 10 9 Introduction Playback 7 4 5 6 8 1 Internal memory indicator .......... 17 10 Image mode ............................... 77 2 Battery level indicator ................. 16 11 Small picture .............................. 47 3 Volume indicator............ 48, 54, 58 12 Protect icon ................................ 88 4 Voice memo recording guide...... 48 13 Print-order icon ..........................
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode. Introduction b: Scene mode (c 29) Select one of fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects of shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes, and let the camera do the rest. Voice recording, which records and plays back sound only, can also be selected. L: Auto mode (c 16) A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera.
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. : Auto mode : Scene mode : Movie mode : One-touch portrait mode : Anti-shake mode : Playback mode → → → → → → Shooting menu (c 76) Scene menu (c 29) Movie menu (c 49) One-touch portrait menu (c 40) Anti-shake menu (c 38) Playback menu (c 85) Introduction L b T A F i To display the setup menu (c 91), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus.
Preparation for Shooting Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 3 • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Preparation for Shooting 2 2 1 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries.
Insert the Batteries j Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before removing or inserting batteries. j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area negative terminal around the negative terminal. j Battery Type Preparation for Shooting • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 110 of this manual.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Preparation for Shooting ON/OFF 2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to choose the desired language and press d. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). 3 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press d.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Select your home time zone (c 96) and press d. Home time zone • The [Date] menu is displayed. 6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Date D 01 00 7 Press G or H to edit the month ([M]) and press J. Press G or H to edit the year ([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press J after setting each item. • [D], [M], and [Y] blink.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 21 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 107). Preparation for Shooting If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the memory card slot cover. Press the memory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once released, pull the memory card out carefully ( ). 2 j Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed the memory card must be formatted (c 102) before use. Card is not formatted. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and No other data on the memory card.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 1 Slide the mode selector to L. 2 Turn the camera on. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. ON/OFF 3 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On Indicators in L (auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, M is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Choose from seven options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is E Normal (3,072 × 2,304). Vibration reduction Vibration reduction can be set up according to the shooting conditions.
Step2 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 AF-assist illuminator. • When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera clockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. • Frame the picture with the main subject positioned near the center of the monitor.
Step2 Frame a Picture When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding v (k) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio. Optical zoom (up to 3×) Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect j Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom.
Step3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on and adjusts the exposure to the subject in the focus area. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode • When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again. • When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed. 2 12 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Step3 Focus and Shoot k Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) • Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g.
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback Press i. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode • Press the multi selector I (or G) to view pictures in reverse order, J (or H) to view pictures in the order recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Description c v (k) Enlarge view of picture currently displayed in the monitor up to about 10×. 43 t (j) Display 4, 9, or 16 picture thumbnails. 42 A Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures. 45 Record/play voice memo d Records/plays voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5–8.0 m (1.6 ft.–26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5–4.5 m (1.6 ft.–14.8 ft.). The following flash modes are available: z Auto (default setting in L mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. A Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red eye” in portraits (c 25). B Off Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash j When Lighting is Poor Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B). • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). When using a tripod, turn the vibration reduction off (c 100). • The W icon is displayed when the camera increases sensitivity from the normal sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speeds. The picture taken when the W icon is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod and the tripod on a flat surface. 1 Press H (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [On] and press d. • The 10H icon is displayed.
Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back and check the results. 1 Press L (macro close-up mode). • The macro close-up mode is displayed. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [On] and press d. Macro close-up • The F icon is displayed.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 28 1 Press I (exposure). 2 Press the multi selector G or H to adjust exposure. Exp. +/- • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. • When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side. • Exposure compensation can be set to values between -2.0 and +2.0 EV.
Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Scene Mode In scene mode, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Modes Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release button. Voice recording which allows you to record sounds and play back recorded sound can also be selected from the scene menu.
Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Press the multi selector G or H to choose the scene mode and press d. • Four pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Portrait] and ending with [Voice recording]. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). 4 W T Scene menu Set up Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Exit Frame the subject and take the picture.
Scene Modes The following scene modes are available: B Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. C 1 A1 H Off1 F Off I 01 u Auto1 01 u Off 01 u Off Other settings can be selected. E Landscape C 1 B H Off1 F Off I Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes D Night Portrait QR Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot taken at night. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. C 1 2 A1 H Off2 F Off I 02 u Auto2 02 u Auto2 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes I Sunset Q Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. C 1 B1 H Off1 F Off I 01 u Auto1 01 u Off 01 u Off Other settings can be selected. J Dusk/dawn QR C 1 B H Off1 F Off I Other settings can be selected. G Night landscape QR Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity.
Scene Modes M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close-range (c 27). • When the F turns green or the digital zoom is in effect (zoom indicator turns yellow), the camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • Macro close-up shooting (c 27) can be used for this option. • Turn vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tripod.
Scene Modes O Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro close-up mode (c 27) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. C 1 B1 H Off1 F Off1 I 01 u Auto1 01 u Auto1 Other settings can be selected. L Back light C 1 J H Off1 F Off I Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 35) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d. • The E icon appears in yellow to indicate the panorama direction (that is, the direction in which pictures are serialized). • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
Scene Modes 5 Press d to finalize the series. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. 10 Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode j Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), macro close-up (c 27) and exposure compensation (c 28) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (c 77) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake Mode For anti-shake mode, press F when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode, movie mode and one-touch portrait mode. Anti-shake mode reduces the effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, and produces clear images. This mode reduces blur when shooting subjects in motion. Use it to freeze wildflowers swaying in the wind, or combine it with the zoom to capture a person’s natural expression.
One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press A when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode, movie mode and anti-shake mode. The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: Portrait subjects stand out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. • Auto red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash (c 24). Macro close-up is not available in one-touch portrait mode.
The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set. Z Set up Display the setup menu (c 91). Z Image mode Choose an image mode (c 77). B Portrait effect Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (brightens skin tones), and [Softer] (softens the overall image).
The One-Touch Portrait Menu j Face-Priority AF • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. • The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. • If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing t (j) in full-frame playback (c 22) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press 15/05/2007 M 30 Description c Choose pictures Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to choose pictures.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press v (k) to enlarge the view of the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback (c 22) 3×. The center of the picture is visible in the monitor (quick playback zoom). 3.0 : SCROLL :ZOOM :SCROLL ZOOM The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector G, H, I, or J.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L12 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (c 108). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from fullframe (c 22) or thumbnail (c 42) playback mode and press A. ON/ • The original picture is displayed at left and the picture applied with D-lighting enhancement is displayed at right. 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [OK] and press d.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when D is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press v (k) to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback. W 2 Adjust display so that only the portion of the picture to be saved is shown. • Press v or t to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector G, H, I, or J to scroll to areas of the picture not currently visible in the monitor.
Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: Option Description I 640×480 Suited to television playback. J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 W Select the desired picture from fullframe (c 22) or thumbnail (c 42) playback mode and press m. T • The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with E in fullframe playback (c 22). 15/05/2007 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while d is pressed down. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when d is released. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • During recording, F and P blink in the monitor display.
Movies Recording Movies Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone. 1 Select T mode. • The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the shutter-release button to start recording. • A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining. • To end recording, press the shutter10s release button again.
The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. T Movie options c 51 Choose type of movie that will be recorded. Y Auto-focus mode c 53 Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. Displaying the Movie Menu Set the mode selector to T and press m to display the movie menu. W T Movie Set up Movie options Auto-focus mode MENU Exit • To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (c 8). • To exit the movie menu, press m.
The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d. 2 Press m. Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Stop-motion movie Exit • The camera returns to shooting mode. 3 Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame. • The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through-the-lens. 4 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame.
The Movie Menu Y Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Auto-focus mode Single AF Full-time AF MENU Exit ZSingle AF (default setting) Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during recording. aFull-time AF Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed. Choose [Single AF] if the sound of the camera focusing interferes with recording.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recognized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 15/05/2007 15:30 0009.AVI 10s Playback display Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation.
Voice Recording Making a Voice Recording Voice recordings of about 47 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on the memory card (256 MB or more) are available. 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [O Voice recording] and press d. W 4 Press the shutter-release button to start voice recording.
Making a Voice Recording j Notes on Voice recording • Do not touch the microphone during voice recording. • Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/card has less than ten seconds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient. • It is recommended to use the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) for extended recording. • Test recording beforehand, to ensure proper function, is advised.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Voice recording] in the scene menu and press d. • The voice recording screen is displayed. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). 2 Scene menu Panorama assist Voice recording Image mode Exit Press i. • Currently saved voice recordings are listed. 3 Press G or H to choose the desired voice recording and press d.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available: To Press Description Rewind Q Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when d is released. Advance U Advance voice recording.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Press m in the select sound file screen (c 57, step 3). 2 Press the multi selector G or H to select the copy direction and press d. MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press d.
Copying Voice Recordings j Copy • If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, the message “Out of memory” will be displayed (c 112) and copying terminated. The voice recordings left out of memory are not copied. Delete unwanted pictures or voice recordings, or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again. • Voice recordings made with another make of camera cannot be copied. k [No sound file.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV (c 62) View pictures on a TV by connecting your camera via the supplied audio/video cable. Connecting to a Computer (c 63) Connecting to a Printer (c 67) Connect your camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a printer for direct printing.
Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off. ON/OFF 2 Connect the A/V cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers • Connect the yellow plug 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. • See the documentation provided with your television for details. 4 Press and hold i to turn the camera on.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied PictureProject software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 103) in the setup menu on the camera before connecting the camera to the computer or printer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 1 Press m. 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Set up] and press d. • The setup menu is displayed. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). 3 4 Press G or H to choose [Interface] and press d. Press G or H to choose [USB] and press d.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 2 Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 3 Turn the camera on. Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. 4 ON/OFF Transfer pictures and movies. • Transfer using PictureProject Click [Transfer] in PictureProject Transfer. All pictures and movies marked for transfer are copied to the computer. Once transfer is complete, pictures are displayed in PictureProject.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. • If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 125) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP]. USB PTP Mass storage MENU Exit 2 Turn the camera off. ON/OFF Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 Turn the printer on. • Check printer settings. 4 Connect the USB cable as shown below. 5 Turn the camera on. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed .
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture and press d. • • • • The [PictBridge] menu is displayed. Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback. Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display. For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Press G or H to choose [Copies] and press d.
Connecting to a Printer 5 6 Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Paper size Default 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. Postcard 100 x 150mm Exit Press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d. PictBridge Start print Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Copies Paper size Exit 7 Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Connecting to a Printer 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Paper size] and press d. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit 3 Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Press G or H to choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press d.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order has been created are printed accordingly (c 73). • To print, press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d. • Choose [Cancel] and press d to return to the print menu (step 4). • To view the current print order, choose [View images] and press d. Print order details will be displayed. Press d again to start printing.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 125) or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF. In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed and aperture) can also be printed.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Set the date and info options. Print set Press G or H to choose an option, and press d to Done turn y on and enable that option. To turn y off, press d again. Date • [Date]: Print the date of recording on all pictures in Info print order. MENU Exit • [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct connection to a printer (c 68). • [Done]: Complete the print order and exit.
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer See documentation provided with your printer for information on how to operate the printer. 1 Attach the supplied Dock Insert PV-13 to the printer. 2 Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP]. Exit 3 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. 4 Print pictures. Follow the procedures described in the printer manual.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options are available in the shooting menu. Z Set up c 91 Display the setup menu. Z Image mode* c 77 Choose image size and quality. d White balance* c 79 Match white balance to the light source. q Continuous* c 81 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. A BSS* c 82 Use the “best shot selector” to choose the sharpest picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and the number of images that can be recorded with it, depend on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d White Balance White balance Auto The color of light reflected from an object varies White bal. preset with the color of the light source. The human brain Daylight is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light Incandescent Fluorescent source, with the result that white objects appear Exit white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance 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 white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [White bal. preset] and press d. • The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. r Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Exit Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A BSS The “best shot selector” is recommended from situations in which inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. At [On] setting, the flash automatically turns off and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the first picture in each series.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. e Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Color Options Standard color Vivid color Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype MENU Exit C Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” colors. D Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. B Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. A Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Z Set up c 91 Display the setup menu. w Print set c 73 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. z Slide show c 87 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. A Delete c 88 Delete all or selected pictures. D Protect c 88 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Navigating the Menus When following the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 73), deletion (c 88), protection from deletion (c 88), transfer (c 89), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 90), or for the welcome screen (c 93), the screen shown at right is displayed. Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures. Slide show Pause Start Loop Exit 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Start] and press d. • To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] and press d before choosing [Start]. y will be added to the loop option when enabled.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. B Delete Erase selected images Erase all images MENU Exit Erase selected images Delete selected pictures. See “Navigating the Menus” (c 86) for more information on using this function.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu E Transfer Marking Change transfer marking (E) for existing pictures. When the camera is connected to a computer with PictureProject installed via the supplied USB cable, pressing d transfers only the pictures marked with a E icon (c 65). At the default setting, all pictures are marked for transfer. E Transfer marking All on All off Select image(s) MENU Exit All on Mark all images for transfer. F All off Remove transfer marking from all images.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. First, select from the following options. MENU Exit MNO Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. ONM Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Then, select the desired copy option. Choose [Selected images] (c 86) to copy specific pictures in the internal memory or memory card. To copy all pictures, choose [All images].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The following options are available in the setup menu. R Menus c 92 Choose how menus are displayed. H Quick startup c 93 Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. V Welcome screen c 93 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. W Date c 94 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Z Monitor settings c 97 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint c 98 Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 76), scene menu (c 29), movie menu (c 50), Anti-shake menu (c 38), one-touch portrait menu (c 40) or playback menu (c 85) and press d to display the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu H Quick Startup Quick startup Choose [On] to disable the welcome screen and start-up sound. The camera will be ready for shooting as soon as it is turned on. Set to [Off] when enabling the welcome screen. On Off Exit V Welcome Screen Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. To set the welcome screen, [Quick startup] must be set to [Off].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date 15/05/2007 15:30 Date Time zone Exit -- Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 96) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are displayed. Home time zone and daylight saving time can be set in the time zone menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press I or J to choose the travel destination time zone and press d. New city time zone • The setting is enabled. EST : New York Toronto, Lima Back 5 Press m. • The camera returns to shooting mode or playback mode. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, a Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings Monitor settings Photo info Brightness The following options are available: -3 Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. MENU Exit Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: See “The Monitor” (c 6) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2007 15:30 0004.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 125). Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter Exit H Off (default setting) Time and date are not imprinted on pictures. b Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Date counter 155 20/05/2007 Number of days Exit Press d to display the stored dates option. Press d to display the display option. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu b Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all modes. Vibration reduction On Off Exit When [Off] is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor (c 6).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Sound settings Button sound Shutter sound Volume MENU Exit Button sound When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from [On] (default setting) and [Off]. Volume Choose volume of shutter sound and start-up sound from [Loud], [Normal] (default setting), and [Off].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu. Formatting the Memory Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the [Format card] option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All Reset all This option restores the following settings to their default values: Reset all settings to default values No Yes MENU Exit Pop-up menu Option Flash mode (c 24) Default value Auto Self-timer (c 26) Off Macro close-up (c 27) Off Exposure compensation (c 28) 0 Scene mode Option Scene mode (c 29) Default value Portrait One-touch portrait Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Option Portrait effect (c 40) Normal Movie menu Option Movie opti
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Option Menus (c 92) Default value Text Quick startup (c 93) On Welcome screen (c 93) Animation Photo info (c 97) AUTO info Brightness (c 97) Date imprint (c 98) Vibration reduction (c 100) AF assist (c 100) Button sound (c 101) Shutter sound (c 101) 3 Off On Auto On On Volume (c 101) Normal Auto off (c 101) 30 sec.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Battery Type Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (c 16), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium Exit Alkaline (default setting) LR6 alkaline batteries COOLPIX (NiMH) Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries Lithium FR6/L91 lithium batteries B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L12 Ver.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown) 1 2 3 EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and sounds are assigned file names as follows: DSCN0001.JPG Identifier* Extension (signifies the file type) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings DSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Small copies (voice memo attachment included) SSCN D-Lighting copies (voice memo attachment included) FSCN Still pictures .JPG Movies .AVI Voice memos Voice recordings .
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens.
Caring for the Camera j The Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the self-timer lamp/AFassist illuminator (c 4) conforms to the following IEC standard: k Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 16). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days.
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 batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
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 S (blinks) Problem Clock not set. Solution c Set clock. 94 10, 106 Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete.
Error Messages Display I Image cannot be saved Problem Solution c Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 102 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 14 102 Cannot edit selected picture. Select picture that supports crop, D-Lighting, or small picture. 44 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.
Error Messages Display K File contains no image data. Problem File not created with COOLPIX L12 Solution c View file on computer or other device. – I This file cannot be played back. J Warning! Mode selector is not in the proper position. Mode selector is not posi- Slide the mode selector tioned correctly. so that it is precisely set to one of the three modes. K Picture is protected.
Error Messages Display c Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 10 Iw Running out of ink or Printer error. printer error. Check printer status. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select [Resume] and press d to resume printing.* – Iw Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Load the specified paper, select [Resume], and press d to resume printing.
Error Messages Display I Interface error * Technical Notes 116 Solution c Other peripheral devices have been connected while camera is connected to ImageLink compatible printer. Problem Do not connect other devices to the cable connector while camera is connected to ImageLink compatible printer. – Memory card has been inserted or removed while camera is connected to ImageLink compatible printer. Do not insert or remove memory card while camera is connected to ImageLink compatible printer.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution c • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera settings reset Cause/Solution Back-up battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. c 95, 104 Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on again.
Troubleshooting Problem Flash does not fire Cause/Solution c • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. • Anti-shake mode is applied. • T modes are selected. • [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous], or [On] is selected for [BSS]. 24 31-35 38 49 81, 82, 84 Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. 49 Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when [Multishot 16] is selected for [Continuous].
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Adjust exposure compensation. 28 Unexpected results when flash set to A (auto with red-eye reduction) In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare 24, cases, be applied to areas not affected by 31, red-eye. Set flash to z (auto) or C (fill32, 39 flash) and try again. Note that red-eye reduction is the default setting for one-touch portrait, B, and D modes.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution c Cannot mark pictures for transfer Problem No more than 1,000 pictures can be marked for transfer. Click [Transfer] in PictureProject to transfer pictures. 65 Transfer marking does not appear Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L12. 66, 89 Cannot transfer pictures d cannot be used to transfer pictures from internal memory when [Mass storage] is selected for [USB] or if memory card is locked.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.1 million CCD 1/2.5-in. Total pixels Lens CCD 7.41 million 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105 mm) f/-number f/2.8–4.7 Construction 5 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications ISO sensitivity Auto (ISO 50-1600) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom) Exposure control Programmed auto-exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: -0.35 to +16.5 EV [T]: 1.14 to +18.0 EV Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/1500–4 s Electronically controlled ND filter 2 steps (f/2.8 and f/5.6 [W]) 10 seconds Built-in flash Range [W]: 0.
Specifications * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to [E Normal (3072)]. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images being displayed. Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Dock Insert PV-13 Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 135.5 × 17 × 63 mm (5.3 × 6.7 × 24.8 in.
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 pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols B F Anti-shake mode 38 t (j) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 48, 54, 58 v (k) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 46, 48, 54, 58 v (l) button 9 m button 5, 9, 92 d button 5, 8 J (flash) button 5, 24 H (self-timer) button 5, 26 L (macro close-up) button 5, 27 I (exposure compensation) button 5, 28 i (playback) button 5, 22, 57, 62 T (delete) button 5, 22, 23, 54, 58 A (one-touch portrait) button 4, 39 F (vibration reduction) button 4, 38 L (auto) mode 8, 16 b (scene) mode 8, 29, 55 scene modes 31 T (movie) mode 8,
Index formatting 102 ISO 25 DPOF printing 72 DSCN 108 Dusk/dawn 33 J E JPG 108 Editing pictures 44 creating a cropped copy 46 enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 47 EH-65A 61, 67, 107 Error messages 112–116 Exif version 2.
Index One-touch portrait menu 40 image mode 40 portrait effect 40 One-touch portrait mode 39 P PAL 103 Panorama assist 35, 36 G 37 Paper size 70, 71 Party/indoor 32 PictBridge 67, 125 Playback full-frame playback 22, 23 thumbnail payback 42 viewing pictures 23 Playback menu 85 Power saving 11 Power switch 4, 10 Power-on lamp 10 Print set 73 printing date 74 shooting information 74 Printing pictures 67, 69, 70 direct printing 67 Protect 88 Q Quick startup 93 R Technical Notes 128 Red-eye reduction 25 Re
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