DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual En
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Introduction First Steps G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode A Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene H One-touch Portrait Mode c More on Playback D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 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 batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 12). 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. CAUTIONS FCC RF Interference Statement This equipment was 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 numéique 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......................................................................................................................................................v Introduction ............
Table of Contents C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 32 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................32 Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................32 Features ..............................................................
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 52 Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................52 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................53 Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................77 Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................78 a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................78 c Welcome Screen............................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L14 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
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 Introduction 10 5 6 7 11 Lens cover closed 9 8 12 4 1 Shutter-release button..............................22 2 Power switch/Power-on lamp..............12 3 Built-in flash......................................................26 4 Self-timer lamp...............................................28 5 Built-in microphone....................................48 6 Speaker................................................................51 7 Lens .......
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Introduction 12 13 Monitor ..................................................................6 7 d button ......................10, 41, 49, 65, 73 Shooting mode button................................8 8 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 3 c (playback) button....................................8 9 Memory card slot cover............................16 4 Flash lamp .........................................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction Shooting 2 20 1 5 6 3 7 4 8 9 10 19 10 18 11 12 +1.0 17 9999 16 15 13 14 1 Shooting mode* ............18, 31, 32, 40, 48 2 Exposure lock.................................................. 39 3 Macro mode.................................................... 29 4 Zoom indicator..................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 15/11/2007 12:00 9999.JPG 14 3 4 5 13 12 6 9999 9999 10 9 11 7 8 1 Date of recording......................................... 14 8 Movie playback indicator ........................51 2 Time of recording......................................... 14 9 D-Lighting icon..............................................45 3 Internal memory indicator...................... 24 10 Image mode ....................................................
Basic Operations The Shooting Mode Button Introduction • Press the shooting mode button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. The Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the shooting mode.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Introduction For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 26) menu or move cursor up. Display n (self-timer) (A 28) menu. Display o (exposure compensation) (A 30) menu. Apply selection. Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A 29) menu or move cursor down. For the Playback Mode 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.JPG Display the previous picture.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). To exit the menu display, press d again.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16. Exit Introduction Press g (j) when M 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, press g (j) again.
First Steps Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 3 • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. First Steps 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 B Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber cover. 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, 97). • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 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 9). 3 Choose [Yes] and press k. If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 82) and press k. Home time zone The date menu is displayed. London,Casablanca Back Edit the date. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press the multi selector J or K to change the highlighted item. The highlight moves in the order of day ([D]), month ([M]) and year ([Y]) or vice versa (the order of highlight movement may differ in some areas).
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 94). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. 1 Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 87). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card.
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in G (easy auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Proceed to step 4 when U is displayed. 2 Press the shooting mode button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode Shooting mode U displayed in easy auto mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is d Normal (3,072 × 2,304).
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, selftimer lamp and built-in microphone. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 20 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Zoom out Zoom in A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio. Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom buttons are pressed. B Optical zoom (up to 3×). Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject overlapping the focus area in the center of the monitor. When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus indicator (Q) glow green. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area and focus indicator blink red. Change the composition and try again. 2 13 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B Autofocus D Focus Lock To focus on off-center subject, use focus lock as described blow. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. 13 Position the subject in the center of the frame. D 13 Press the Confirm that the shutter- focus indicator release (Q) is green. button halfway. 13 Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold the multi selector down to fast forward or rewind. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Press the shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Switch to shooting mode C g (i) f (h) A/D/y A Description Use Quick Playback Zoom to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor to about 3×, and then up to about 10×. Press k to return to full-frame playback. 43 Press f (h) to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (19.7 in.-13 ft. 1.5 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-2.0 m (19.7 in.-6 ft. 6.7 in.). U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 27). W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode X Fill flash Flash fires when a picture is taken.
Using the Flash B The W (Off) Indicator Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W): • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. B Note on Using the Flash When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose [ON] and press k. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode The self-timer icon (10 n) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose [ON] and press k. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. • When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.
Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting and color options in the shooting menu, and take pictures. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A and press k. 3 Auto Mode • The camera enters A (auto) mode. • Press d to select an option from the shooting menu. (A 65) Auto mode Frame the subject and shoot.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Digital zoom is not available. V* m n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 22) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Shooting in the Scene Mode OQ e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Digital zoom is not available. m 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 Off o 0.02 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
Shooting in the Scene Mode O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. OQ i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 22) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at closerange. Macro mode (A 29) is on and the zoom indicator is automatically moved to the closest focus position. • The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (3.9 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned in the left side of K). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position.
Shooting in the Scene Mode n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Use macro mode (A 29) 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 Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
Shooting in the 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. 1 Use the multi selector to choose [p Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k (A 32). The yellow panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined. 2 Scene menu Museum Fireworks show Copy Backlight Panorama assist Exit Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k.
Shooting in the Scene Mode 5 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. 11 B Panorama Assist D Exposure Lock R or N (in macro mode) is displayed to indicate that white balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same exposure and white-balance settings.
One-touch Portrait Mode Shooting in the One-Touch Portrait Mode Choosing H from the shooting-mode selection menu enters the one-touch portrait mode for portrait shots. The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. • Advanced red-eye reduction (A 27): Reduces “red-eye” caused by [Auto with red-eye reduction] (A 26) in the flash mode. (This setting can be changed.
The One-touch Portrait Menu The following item can be set in the one-touch portrait menu. For displaying the one-touch portrait menu, press d in the one-touch portrait mode. A Image mode Choose an image size and quality (A 66). Changes made to the settings in the image mode apply to all shooting modes. E Portrait effect You can choose from [Normal], [Brighter], and [Softer] to produce skin tones and overall image in your own preferences.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Description More on Playback Increase the number of pictures displayed (4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16 frames) f (h) Decrease the number of pictures displayed (16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4 frames) g (i) A 9 Press f (h).
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback 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 H, I, J or K. Use the zoom buttons with Quick Playback Zoom to enlarge pictures to the desired magnification ratio.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L14 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 95). 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 Brightness and 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 full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 42) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose [D-Lighting] and press k.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. 2 Refine copy composition. X4.0 • Press g or f to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor. More on Playback 3 Press d.
Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 42) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to choose D and press k. Movie • The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
The Movie Menu [Movie options] setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Take a number of still pictures, at no specified interval, and join them for recording as a movie. Use to create a movie that simulates claymation. 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press k. 2 Press d. 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.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie mode icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. The icon for the movie mode differs according to the movie option (A 49) selected in shooting. 15/11/2007 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear 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.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Yellow 3 White Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker • Use a series of pictures taken using the [Panorama assist] option in scene mode (A 38) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker. • Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 110) 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 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2007 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 58), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Print selection 15/11 2007 Press f (h) to switch to thumbnail display. Press g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose [Copies] and press k. NO. 12 [ 12 ] PictBridge Copies Paper size Exit 3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press k.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose [Start print] and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 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.
Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu. 4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press k. Paper size 4 × 6 in. 8 × 10 in. Letter A3 A4 Exit Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up Print selection 10 to nine) of each.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu. Print all images 012 prints Start print Cancel Exit DPOF printing Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Print pictures for which a print order was created in [Print set] (A 63).
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 (A 110). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 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 pictures in the print order. Choose [Info] and press k to print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Exit Choose [Done] and press k to complete the print order and exit. Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu in auto mode (A 31) contains the following options. A Image mode1 A 66 Choose image size and quality. B White balance2 A 68 Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous2 A 70 [Continuous] and [BSS] settings can be applied. F Color options2 A 71 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. F Set up3 A 77 Display the setup menu.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Option M High (3072P) 3,072 × 2,304 Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. 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. Setting 1 2 Internal memory (approx.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector to choose [b Preset manual] in the white balance menu, and press k.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Motion is captured in a series of pictures. [Continuous] and [BSS] settings can be applied. If any setting other than [Single] is applied, flash mode is set to off. 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. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous], [Multi-shot 16] or [BSS]. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous]. Applied [Continuous] settings is restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I A 45 D-lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures. a A 63 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 75 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete A 76 Delete all or selected pictures. g Small pic. A 47 Create a small copy of the current picture.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures To select multiple pictures, the screen shown at right is displayed in the menus below. • Playback menu: Print set (A 63) and deletion (A 76) • Set up menu: Welcome screen (A 79), protect (A 91) and copy (A 92) Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture. Protect Back ON/OFF Protect Only one picture can be selected for [Welcome screen].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Start] and press k. Slide show Pause: To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] and press k before choosing [Start]. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled. Start Loop Exit 2 The slide show begins.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 74). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus C 76 Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 78 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 79 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 80 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 83 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint A 84 Imprint date or date counter on pictures. u Digital Zoom A 85 Enable or disable digital zoom.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Press d in shooting mode to display the shooting menu and use the multi selector to choose [Set up]. Press k to display the setup menu. Easy auto mode Image mode Set up Exit Set up Easy auto mode Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit ---- Press the multi selector H or I to choose [Set up] and press k. • To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press d.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 74) and press k.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 14) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from [Time zone] options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (A 82) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. Time zone The new city time zone menu is displayed. 15/11/2007 00:30 London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving Exit 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. New city time zone The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A 15) The camera supports the time zones listed below. When travelling to or from destinations which are not listed below, use the [Date] menu to set the camera clock to local time. (A 14, 80).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is [3]. Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 64). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom On (default setting) When you press g (i) with maximum optical zoom applied, digital zoom (A 21) is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled (except for recording movies).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off To reduce the drain on the batteries, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 13), if no operations are performed for a certain period of time. The power-on lamp flashes in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera turns off automatically. Use this option to set time before camera enters standby mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a 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. Format memory WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format Exit Formatting a 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 n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Hungarian Korean Dutch Thai Norwegian Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 88 o Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 26) Default value* Auto Self-timer (A 28) Off Macro mode (A 29) Off Exposure compensation (A 30) 0.0 * For the default settings for the scene mode (A 32) and one-touch portrait mode (A 40), see the description for each mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 78) Default value Text Welcome screen (A 79) Disable welcome Photo info (A 83) Auto info Brightness (A 83) 3 Date imprint (A 84) Off Digital zoom (A 85) On Button sound (A 85) On Shutter sound (A 85) On Auto off (A 86) 30s Sleep mode (A 86) On Power saving (A 91) On Others Option Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 90 Paper size (A 59, 60) Default value Default • Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number (
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu s Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline LR6 alkaline batteries COOLPIX (NiMH) ZR6 oxyride batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries Lithium (default setting) FR6/L91 lithium batteries z Power saving The function for saving the battery power can be set to On or Off here. On (default setting) Off Power saving is disabled.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen and press k. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 74). All images: Copy all pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L14 Ver. X.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1B2) Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-65A AC adapter (connects as shown) 1 2 3 EH-62B AC adapter cannot be used. USB cable USB cable UC-E6 A/V cable Audio/Video cable EG-CP14 Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX L14.
Image File and Folder Names Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures and movies DSCN Cropped copies RSCN Small copies SSCN D-Lighting copies FSCN Stop-motion movies INTN Extension (signifies the file type) Still pictures .JPG Movies .
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, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Camera C Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning 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.
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) Problem Solution A Clock not set. Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to replace batteries. Battery exhausted. Replace batteries. Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete.
Error Messages Solution A Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 87 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Choose picture 640 × 480 pixels or larger, or picture taken at an image mode setting other than [16:9]. 46, 47, 66 Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination. 76 Cannot edit selected picture. • The COOLPIX L14 editing functions cannot be available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX L14 digital cameras.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A Communications error USB cable disconnected or memory card removed during transfer or printing. • If Nikon Transfer displays error, click [OK] to exit. Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable or inserting new memory card. • Check printer. 16, 53, 58 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on.
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 Cause/Solution A • 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 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, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Technical Notes 104 Cause/Solution Digital zoom cannot be used: • When one-touch portrait mode is selected or b [Portrait] or e [Night portrait] is selected from the scene mode menu. • When [Multi-shot 16] is selected from the [Continuous] settings in the shooting mode menu. • Before movie is started. • When [Off] is selected for [Digital zoom] in setup menu. A 33, 34, 40 70 48 85 [Image mode] not available.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). If V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in e ([Night portrait] scene mode) is used, in-Camera Red Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by red-eye.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, your camera cannot be connected. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. 18 18 53 – 55 Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L14 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.1 million CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD Total pixels Lens 7.38 million 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm) f/-number f/3.1–5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx. 456mm) Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF Focus range (from lens) • Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.
Specifications Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto-exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: 0.7 to 15.0 EV [T]: 2.5 to 16.7 EV Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/1000–2 s, 4 s ([Fireworks show] scene mode) Electronically controlled preset aperture 2 steps (f/3.1 and f/4.
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 [d Normal (3072)]. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Technical Notes B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.
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 Best shot selector (BSS) 70 Black-and-white 71 Blur 103 Brightness 83 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 8, 31 B Battery level indicator 6, 18 l Delete button 5, 25 G Easy auto mode 8, 18 o Exposure compensation 9, 30 m Flash mode 9, 26 j Help 11 p Macro mode 9, 29 d button 10 D Movie mode 8, 48 H One-touch portrait mode 40 c Playback button 8 i Playback zoom 43 C Scene mode 8, 32 n Self-timer 9, 28 h Thumbnail playback 42 f and g zoom buttons 5, 21, 29, 51, 59 Cable connector 4, 52, 54
Index File names 95 Fill flash 26 Fireworks show (m) 32, 36 Firmware version 93 Flash 4 lamp 5, 27 mode 9, 26, 72 Fluorescent 68 Focus 6, 22 area 6, 22 face-priority 40 indicator 6, 22 Focus lock 23 Folder names 95 Format 17, 87 Framing 20 FSCN 95 Full-frame playback mode 24, 25 H Help 11 I Image mode 32, 66 Incandescent 68 Internal memory 6–7, 16, 67, 87 capacity 67 formatting 87 INTN 95 ISO sensitivity 6, 27 N JPEG 107 JPG 95 Night landscape (j) 32, 35 Night portrait (e) 32, 34 Noise reduction 34, 35
Index PictBridge 58, 110 Playback 24, 42–47 mode 8, 24, 25 thumbnail 42 zoom 43 Playback menu 73–76 Portrait (b) 32, 33 Power saving 91 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 63 Print size 67 Printer 57 Protect 91 Standard color 71 Strap, Camera 11 Sunset (h) 32, 35 Support information 2 Q Video mode 88 Vivid color 71 Volume 51 Quick playback zoom 43 R Red-eye reduction 27 Reset all 89 RSCN 95 S Television 52 connecting to 52 Thumbnail playback 42 Time zone 14–15, 80, 82 Transfer 54 Tripod
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