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Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is ® provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix . All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other
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Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conven- tions are used: Introduction This icon marks cautions, infor- mation that should be read Basic Photography and before use to prevent damage to Playback the camera. This icon marks notes, informa- Scene Mode tion that should be read before using the camera. Movies This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Viewing Pictures on the Camera
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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 equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prev
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Use only the batteries listed of this man- Observe the following pre- ual ( 7). Do not use other types. Do caution when handling the not mix old and new batteries or batter- battery charger ies of different makes or types. If an MH-71 battery charger is provided Charge and use each pair of Nikon with the camera, observe the following rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH bat- precautions: teries together as a set. Do not mix bat- Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau- teries from different
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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. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when oper- ating the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impair- ment. Particular care should be taken if photograp
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Notices No part of the manuals included with ment does cause harmful interference to this product may be reproduced, trans- radio or television reception, which can mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval be determined by turning the equipment system, or translated into any language off and on, the user is encouraged to try in any form, by any means, without to correct the interference by one or Nikon’s prior written permission. more of the following measures: Nikon reserves the righ
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Notice for customers in the State of Notice Concerning Prohibi- California tion of Copying or Reproduc- WARNING: Handling the cord on this tion product will expose you to lead, a chemi- Note that simply being in possession cal known to the State of California to of material that has been digitally cause birth defects or other reproductive copied or reproduced by means of a harm. Wash hands after handling. scanner, digital camera or other Nikon Inc., device may be punishable by law. 1300
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Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copy- righted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does n
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Table of Contents For Your Safety................................................................................................... ii WARNINGS ...................................................................................................................... ii Notices ............................................................................................................... v Introduction .......................................................................................... 1 Parts
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Viewing Pictures on TV ..................................................................................... 48 Viewing Pictures on a Computer....................................................................... 49 Printing Pictures................................................................................................ 53 Connecting the Printer ................................................................................................... 54 Printing Pictures One at a Time.........
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L2/L3 digital camera. This manual has been 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. The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera. Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide t
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Introduction M O O 6 . Z 3 - L 1 A 9 . C 2 I T m Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp ( 9) Power switch ( 9) Speaker ( 40, 47, 68) Shutter-release button ( 16) Self-timer lamp ( 20) Built-in Built-in flash microphone ( 18) ( 47) Eyelet for camera strap Lens ( 14, 85) Lens cover closed Battery-chamber cover ( 7) Power cord channel cover for optional AC adapter ( 83) Battery chamber Lens cover (7) Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown below. 2 P m O 1 X : 3 3 . 2 R - 5 O . 3
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Introduction Replacing the connector cover Monitor Zoom button ( 14). ( 4, 13, 17) MENU button See also: ( 60) • (thumbnail playback): 44 (playback zoom): 45 Connector (help): 62 cover ( 48, 49, 54) Multi selector Flash lamp ( 18) (9) Tripod socket Memory card slot cover (playback) button ( 12) ( 17, 43) (delete) button ( 17, 43, 44) Mode selector ( 13, 23, 39) (scene) mode ( 23) (auto) mode (movie) mode ( 13) ( 39) The Multi Selector Press the multi selector up, down, left,
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Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 56 AUTO 12 3 4 7 20 21 8 9 19 10 10 11 18 12 +1.0 13 17 9 9999 999 16 15 14 1 Shooting mode ............13, 23, 39 13 Date imprint/Date counter ....... 67 2 Exposure lock ...........................32 14 Number of exposures 3 Macro close-up mode...............22 remaining .......................... 13, 98 4 Zoom indicator.......
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Introduction Playback 1 19 1 10.10.2006 0.10.2006 100NIK 100NIKON ON 2 18 12:00 12:00 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 3 4 17 5 OK OK 16 6 15 9999 9999 /9999 9999 14 13 12 10 9 7 11 : OK ST STAR ART T 8 1 Current folder ..........................99 10 D-Lighting icon ........................ 46 2 File number and type................99 11 Movie playback indicator ......... 40 3 Internal memory/Memory card 12 Voice memo icon..................... 47 indicator...................................11 13 Image mode ...
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Introduction First Steps Inserting Batteries The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of purchase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 bat- tery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1 batteries. Charge the batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only) If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to “Insert the batte
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Introduction Insert the batteries Open the battery chamber. 1 Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the batteries. 2 Insert the batteries as shown. Close the battery chamber. 3 Is the Camera Off? Confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing batteries. Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 86 of this man- ual. The camera can be used with AA alkaline (LR6) batteries, Nikon rechargeable EN- MH1 NiMH batteries, ZR6 o
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Introduction Power saving modes and auto power off This camera features a three-stage power saving function, which works as follows if no operation is attempted for the times shown while the power is on. Approx. five seconds: The monitor brightness will be reduced to about 50% nor- mal brightness. Approx. one minute (default setting): The monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode. The power-on lamp blinks. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button hal
