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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
En
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Trademark Information • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Com- pany. • D-Lighting technology is provided by o Apical Limited. • All other tra
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Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: L 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 Shooting, Playback, and Setup m Menus Technical Notes i
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Introduction Introduction 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 prod- uct 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
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Introduction For Your Safety Observe caution when han- the batteries, such as discolora- dling batteries tion or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries Batteries may leak or explode if comes in contact with clothing or improperly handled. Observe the skin, rinse immediately with following precautions when han- plenty of water. dling batteries for use in this prod- uct: Observe the following pre- • Before replacing the batteries, cautions when handling the turn the product off. If you ar
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Introduction For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or battery Do not operate the flash charger with wet hands. Failure to with the flash window observe this precaution could touching a person or object result in electric shock. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the Avoid contact with liquid input and output jacks, use only the crystal cables provided or sold by Nikon for Should the monitor break, care the purpose
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Introduction Notices • Consult the dealer or an experi- Notice for Customers in the enced radio/television technician U.S.A. for help. Federal Communications Com- mission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement COOLPIX L12 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to CAUTIONS Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim- Modifications its are designed to provide reason- The FCC requires the user to be able protection against harmful no
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Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus com- plies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be col- lected separately. The following apply only to users in European coun- tries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropri- ate collection point. Do no
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................ii For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii Notices................................................................................................................ v Ab
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Introduction F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................38 Shooting in Anti-shake Mode.........................................................................38 A One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................................................39 Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode..........................................39 The One-Touch Portrait Menu..............................................................
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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 ..................................
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Introduction Technical Notes ............................................................................................107 Optional Accessories .....................................................................................107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................108 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................109 Cleaning ...................................................
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Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 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. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, infor- This icon marks tips, additional mation that s
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Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa- tion, 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.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informat
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Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction 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 gov- ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The cop
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Introduction Parts of the Camera F (vibration reduction) button (c 19, 38) A (one-touch portrait) button (c 39) D-Lighting button (c 45) Speaker (c 48, 54) Power switch (c 10) Shutter-release button (c 20) Built-in flash (c 24) Built-in microphone (c 48, 49) Lens (c 110, 122) Lens cover closed Self-timer lamp (c 26) AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100) Eyelet for camera Optional AC adapter power strap cable connector (under cover) (c 107) Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 4
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Introduction Parts of the Camera J: Display flash mode menu Multi selector (c 8) (c 24) H: Display self-timer I: Adjust the exposure menu (c 26) setting (c 28) L: Display macro close- d/E: Make selection/ up mode menu (c 27) transfer picture (c 63) Monitor (c 6) m button (c 9) Zoom buttons (c 18) t : Zoom out v : Zoom in j: Thumbnail play- back (c 42) k : Playback zoom (c 43) l : Help (c 9) Tripod socket Connector cover (c 62, 65, 68) i (playback) Opening the connector cover button (c 22
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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 256 AUTO 1 34 20 21 7 8 19 9 10 10 11 18 12 +1.0 13 17 9999 9999 16 15 14 1 Shooting mode*... 16, 29, 38, 39, 49 “Date not set” indicator...........112 12 Time zone indicator....................94 2 Exposure lock............................. 37 13 Date imprint/Date counter..........98 3 Macro close-up mode................. 27 Numb
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Introduction The Monitor Playback 17 18 1 16 15/05/2007 12:00 15/05/2007 12:00 2 15 9 9999.JPG 999.JPG 14 13 3 4 12 5 / 9999 9999 9 9999 999 10 97 6 11 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 ...........
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Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode. 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) T: Movie mode (c 49) A simple “point-and-shoot” Record movies. Select one mode in which the majority of five