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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., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a t
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Image Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Notes on Camera Care and General Usage 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 preve
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For Your Safety Observe caution when • Discontinue use immediately should handling the battery you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. The battery may leak or explode if • If liquid from the damaged battery improperly handled. Observe the comes in contact with clothing or skin, following precautions when handling rinse immediately with plenty of water. the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the Observe the following p
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Avoid contact with liquid crystal When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the product regulations. skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Handle moving parts with care Turn the power off when using Be careful
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Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CAUTIONS Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Modifications 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This made to this
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Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION 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. Do not dispose of a
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii Notices ..................................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode ....................................................... 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................20 Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................21 Step 2 Frame a Picture .....................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents More on Playback.............................................................................................................................. 61 Full-frame Operation ..........................................................................................................................61 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................62 Calendar Display........................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................103 Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 103 Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................105 Time Zone and Date.......
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L120 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, additional information t
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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 o
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 14 13 Zoom control .................................................23 7 Eyelet for camera strap ...............................6 f : wide ..................................................23 8 Flash ................................................................7, 28 g : tele .....................................................23 1 DC input connector (for AC adapter h : thumbnail playback ................62 9 avai
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Introduction Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 12 13 14 1 Monitor .................................................................8 Battery-chamber/ 9 memory card slot cover ..................14, 18 2 A (shooting mode) button .................10 10 l (delete) button ...............................27, 87 3 Flash lamp .......................................................28 11 d button ...................12, 52, 66, 82, 104 4 b (e movie-record) button .............10 12 Tripod socket .
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach them at two places. B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you take a picture. • At times when you will not be taking pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens. 6
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • See “Using the Flash” (A 28) for more information on setting the flash. • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use. 7
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 110). Shooting 6 4 5 29 7 123 28 8 9 27 10 12 13 26 11 25 14 +1.0 + +1.0 1.0 15 24 3200 3200 1/125 1/125 F3.1 F3.1 999 999 9 9 9 16 23 22 18 19 17 a 999 9 999 9 9 9 9999 9999 9 9 9 1 1m00s 1 m m00s 0 0 s b
