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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple 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. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon p
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto G Mode Auto Mode A Shooting Suited for the Scene C c More on Playback Movies D Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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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 equipment. 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 preven
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For Your Safety Observe caution when • If liquid from damaged batteries handling batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty Batteries may leak or explode if of water. improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling Observe the following batteries for use in this product: precautions when handling • Before replacing the batteries, turn the Battery Charger MH-71 the product off. If you are using an (available separately) AC adapter,
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Handle moving parts with care Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by Be car
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Notices CAUTIONS Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Modifications FCC RF Interference Statement The FCC requires the user to be This equipment was tested and found notified that any changes or to comply with the limits for a Class B modifications made to this device that digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of are not expressly approved by Nikon the FCC rules. These limits are Corporation may void the user’s designed to provide reasonable authority to operate the equipment. protection a
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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 a
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii WARNINGS................................................................................................................................................ ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................v Introduction .
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Table of Contents A Auto Mode..................................................................................................................................... 31 Shooting in the Auto Mode..............................................................................................................31 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 32 Shooting in the Scene Mode ......................................
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Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 49 Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................49 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................50 Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................74 Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................75 a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................76 c Welcome Screen................
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 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. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, This icon marks tips, addition
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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 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.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 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.” The copying
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations. 12345 Lens cover closed 11 6 7 12 13 10 9 8 1 Shutter-release button..............................22 8 Built-in microphone....................................46 2 Power-on lamp ..............................................12 Power connector cover for 9 optional AC adapter....................................91 3 Power switch...................................................18 10 Eye
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Introduction Parts of the Camera 12 3 4 5 6 78910 11 12 13 7 d button ..............................10, 47, 62, 70 1 Monitor ..................................................................6 8 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 2 Shooting mode button................................8 9 l (delete) button.........................24, 25, 48 3 c (playback) button....................................8 Battery-chamber/ 4 Flash lamp.......................................................
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Introduction 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). They will display only for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting 2 4 5 6 1 3 23 7 8 22 9 21 10 1 10 0 10 11 20 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 19 1/60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 999 9 999 99 18 17 14 13 12 a 999 9 999 99 9999 9999 9999 59 59 59m m59 5 59 9s s b 9 9h h59 5 59 9m m59 5 59 9s s 16 15 1 1 Shooting mode ....................18, 31, 32, 46 a N
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 12 34 1 15/05/2008 12:00 5/05/2008 12:00 13 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 12 10 11 5 999 9 999 99 999 9 999 99 6 a 9 8 7 9 999 999 99 999 9 999 99 9999 9 9999 999 9 9999 9999 999 b 5 59 59 9m m5 59 59 9s s 9 9h h5 59 59 9m m59 5 59 9s s 1 Date of recording.........................................14 7 Internal memory indicator......................19 2 Time of recording.........................................14 8 Movie playback indicator ...................
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Introduction Basic Operations The Shooting Mode Button • 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. G Easy auto mode (A 18) D Movie (A 46) C Scene (A 32) A Auto mode (A 31) Easy auto mode • The shooting-mode selection menu is continuously displayed un
