DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual
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Introduction First Steps G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode A Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene 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 A Auto Mode..................................................................................................................................... 31 Shooting in the Auto Mode..............................................................................................................31 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 32 Shooting in the Scene Mode .................................................
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 49 Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................49 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................50 Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................74 Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................75 a Menus ..................................................................................................................................................................76 c Welcome Screen...........................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction 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.
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 COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations. Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 11 Lens cover closed 6 7 12 13 10 4 9 8 1 Shutter-release button..............................22 2 Power-on lamp ..............................................12 3 Power switch...................................................18 4 Built-in flash......................................................26 5 Speaker......................................................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 1 Monitor ..................................................................6 7 d button ..............................10, 47, 62, 70 2 Shooting mode button................................8 8 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 3 c (playback) button....................................8 9 l (delete) button.........................24, 25, 48 4 Flash lamp........................................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction 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 1 5 4 6 3 23 7 8 22 9 21 10 20 19 18 +1.0 10 F2.8 17 14 13 12 16 6 1 2 999 1/60 Shooting mode1 ....................18, 31, 32, 46 Macro mode.................................................... 29 Zoom indicator....................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 13 12 10 2 3 4 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 11 999 999 9 8 7 5 6 999 999 a 9999 9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Date of recording......................................... 14 7 Internal memory indicator......................19 2 Time of recording......................................... 14 8 Movie playback indicator ........................48 3 Volume indicator.......................................... 48 9 Print-order icon............................
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 15/05/2008 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. Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 3 • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. First Steps 2 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 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/memory card slot 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, 94). • 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 6 Change the date and time. 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). D 01 M Y 01 2008 00 00 7 Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed and press k or K. The settings are applied.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (21 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 91). 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 battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. 2 First Steps B 1 Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be Card is not formatted. formatted before use (A 85).
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. In this step, the lens will also open. 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 The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting mode U displayed in easy auto mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (21 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.
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 2 Frame the picture. When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the center of the screen. Digital zoom is in effect. In the digital zoom which is different from the optical zoom, an image is enlarged using the digital processing, creating slightly grainy image.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 1/60 F2.8 When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: The camera focuses on the subject overlapping the focus area in the center of the monitor.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B Face Priority B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
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 View thumbnails C Description A g (i) Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press k to return to full-frame playback. 41 Press f (h) to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails. 40 Press the shooting mode button to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-7.7 m (19.7 in.-25 ft. 3.1 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-4.5 m (19.7 in.-14 ft. 9.1 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 (n10) 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 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 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 guide 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 62) 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. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. • Digital zoom is not available. m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity.
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. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. • Digital zoom is not available. m 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 h Auto2 0.02 h Auto2 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. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* 0.0* h Off 0.0* h Off * 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. The focus area or the focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
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 distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the lens when the F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is over the G). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position.
Shooting in the Scene Mode 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. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. m m n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected. p Panorama assist (A 38) m W* n Off* * Other settings can be selected. p Off* o 0.
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 panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined. 2 Scene menu Museum Copy Backlight Panorama assist Image mode 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. End Panorama Assist Flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), macro mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-mode setting (A 63) be adjusted until the series is finalized. The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 84) during shooting.
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 A 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) 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. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom in Crop picture Switch to shooting mode A – Press f (h).
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 92). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting (A 43) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop (A 44) 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 40) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed. 2 • The original picture is displayed at left and the picture applied with D-lighting enhancement is displayed at right. 3 Choose OK 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 41) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • The image displayed in full-frame playback mode and in “tall” orientation can be cropped if the image is enlarged to fill the horizontal screen or larger. 2 Refine copy composition. More on Playback • Press g or f to adjust the zoom ratio.
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 The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press k.
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 and the movie options (A 47) icon are 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.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie options (A 47) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/05/2008 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. The following operations are available.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied A/V cable (supplied only with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on the television. 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. 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 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 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:. Nikon Transfer will start.
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. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 52 Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 107) 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 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Print selection 15/05 2008 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 55), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Print selection 15/05 2008 Press f (h) to switch to thumbnail display. Press g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 2 Choose Copies and press k. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 5 Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press k. Paper size 4 × 6 in. 8 × 10 in. Letter A3 A4 Exit PictBridge 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 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 Exit 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 • To view the current print order, choose View images and press k. To print pictures, press k again.
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 107). 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. 15/05/2008 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 63 Choose image size and quality. B White balance2 A 65 Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous2 A 67 Continuous and BSS settings can be applied. F Color options2 A 68 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. F Set up3 A 74 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 2 3,264 × 2,448 High (3072P) M (L16 Only) 3,072 × 2,304 Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints.
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.
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 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. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 68 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 43 D-lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures. a A 60 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 72 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete A 73 Delete all or selected pictures. g Small pic. A 45 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 60) and deletion (A 73) • Set up menu: Welcome screen (A 76), protect (A 89) and copy (A 89) Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture. Protect ON/OFF Back 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.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 71). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus C 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 76 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 76 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 77 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 80 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint A 81 Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu G (easy auto) mode Press d to display the setup menu. Set up Easy auto mode Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit Auto Mode, Scene Mode, and Movie Mode Press d to display the shooting menu and use the multi selector to choose Set up. Press k to display the setup menu. Set up Auto mode Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit ---- Press the multi selector H or I to choose Set up and press k.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Text labels for menus are displayed in list format. Set up Auto mode Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit ---- Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names Auto mode Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Exit c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
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 79) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. The travel destination menu is displayed. Time zone 15/05/2008 00:30 London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving Exit 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. Travel destination 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 14) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 14, 77). The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map.
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 15/05/2008 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 61). 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 Anti-shake AE Set anti-shake AE which automatically increases the shutter speed in shooting still pictures to reduce the camera and subject blurs. When anti-shake AE is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor) (A 6).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. Off Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) and Off.
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 All images will be deleted! OK? 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 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 86 Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Arabic Indonesian Simplified Chinese Italian Traditional Chinese Hungarian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai 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), see the description for each scene.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 76) Text Welcome screen (A 76) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 88 Default value None Photo info (A 80) Auto info Brightness (A 80) 3 Date imprint (A 81) Off Anti-shake AE (A 82) Auto AF assist (A 83) Auto Button sound (A 83) On Shutter sound (A 83) On Auto off (A 84) 30 s Sleep mode (A 84) On Others Option Paper size (A 56, 57) Default value Default • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 92) fro
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 (default setting) LR6 alkaline batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) ZR6 oxyride batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries Lithium FR6/L91 lithium batteries d Protect h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen and press k.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 2 Select a copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 71). All images: Copy all pictures. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG- and AVI- format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. • Pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 Battery Charger EH-65A AC adapter (connects as shown) 1 2 3 1 AC adapter 2 1 2 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 L18/COOLPIX L16.
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 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 B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 28, 83) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: 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.
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 Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to replace batteries. Battery exhausted. Replace batteries. Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. P Please wait for the camera to finish recording. O Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete.
Error Messages A Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 85 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 16 85 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. 44, 45, 63 Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination. 73 Cannot edit selected picture.
Error Messages Display PR Printer error: check printer status. Problem Running out of ink or printer error. Solution A Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* – PR Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Load the specified paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* – PR Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer.
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. Cause/Solution Digital zoom cannot be used: • When 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. A 33, 34 67 46 Image mode not available. Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multishot 16 is selected for Continuous. 67 No sound when shutter is released.
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 Problem Cause/Solution Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the page size. Use the printer to select page size.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels COOLPIX L18: 8.0 million COOLPIX L16: 7.1 million CCD 1/2.5-in. CCD Total pixels Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 5.7-17.1mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm) f/-number f/2.8–4.7 Construction 5 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) COOLPIX L18: • 3264 × 2448 [High (3264P) / Normal (3264)] • 2592 × 1944 [Normal (2592)] • 2048 × 1536 [Normal (2048)] • 1024 × 768 [PC Screen (1024)] • 640 × 480 [TV Screen (640)] • 1920 × 1080 [16:9 (1920)] COOLPIX L16: • 3072 × 2304 [High (3072P) / Normal (3072)] • 2592 × 1944 [Normal (2592)] • 2048 × 1536 [Normal (2048)] • 1024 × 768 [PC Screen (1024)] • 640 × 480 [TV Screen (640)] • 1920 × 1080 [16:9 (1920)] Auto (ISO 64-
Specifications Interface Data transfer protocol Hi-Speed USB MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminals • Audio/video (A/V) out • Digital I/O (USB) Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, Greek, French, Indonesian, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai Supported languages Power sources • Two AA alkaline, lithium, or oxyride batteries • Two EN-MH1 re
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 U Anti-shake AE 19, 82 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 8, 31 B Battery level indicator 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 i Playback zoom 41 h Thumbnail playback 40 f and g zoom buttons 5, 20, 29, 48, 56 p Macro mode 9, 29 d button 10 D Movie mode 8, 46 c Playback button 8 C Scene mode 8, 32 n Self-timer 9, 28 A Technical Notes AC adapter 13, 91 Accessories 91 AE-L 39 AF assist 83 Anti-shake AE 19, 82 Aperture 22
Index Exif version 2.
Index thumbnail 40 zoom 41 Playback menu 70–73 Portrait (b) 32, 33 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 60 Print size 64 Printer 54 Protect 89 R Red-eye reduction 27 Reset all 87 RSCN 92 S Technical Notes 110 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 1 Self-timer 9, 28, 69 Self-timer lamp 4, 28 Sepia 68 Setup menu 74–90 Shooting menu 62–69 Shooting mode 8 Shooting mode button 5, 8 Shooting-mode selection menu 8 Shutter speed 22 Shutter-release button 4 Single 67 Slide show 72 Slow sync 26 Small pictu
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