Nikon COOLPIX L1 Manual 

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dows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card As- sociation. 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 documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the cam- era. This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent dam- age to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, play- back, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pic- tures. Introduction Viewing Pictures on the Camera Scene and Movie Modes Playback Options: The Playback Menu Basic Photography and Playback Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Movie Options: The Movie Menu Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Technical Notes

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 prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and re- move the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualifi ed technicians. Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representa- tive for inspection after unplugging the product and / or removing the batteries. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the pres- ence of fl ammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fi re. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precau- tions 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 listed on page 6 of this manual. Do not use other types. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of diff erent makes or types. • Charge and use each pair of Nikon re- chargeable Nikon EN-MH1-B2 NiMH bat- teries together as a set. Do not mix batter- ies from diff erent pairs. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or at- tempt to remove or break the covering. • Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to ex- cessive heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal ob- jects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the prod- uct, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immedi- ately with plenty of water. For Your Safety

the battery charger If an MH-71 battery charger is provided with the camera, observe the following precautions: • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau- tion could result in fi re or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Con- tinued use could result in fi re. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could re- sult in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or fl ame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for in- spection. Failure to observe these precau- tions could result in fi re or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this pre- caution could result in electric shock. 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 main- tain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fi ngers 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 dam- age the equipment. Observe caution when operating the fl ash Using the fl ash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if pho- tographing infants, when the fl ash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject. Do not fi re the fl ash while it is touching a person or object Such use can result in the person being burned, and / or their clothes igniting from the heat of the fl ash. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the mon- itor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le maté- riel brouilleur du Canada. 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 Class B digital de- vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference in a resi- dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour- aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir- cuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifi cations The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Cor- poration may void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other inter- face cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran- scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translat- ed into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the speci- fi cations of the hardware and software de- scribed in these manuals at any time and with- out prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is ac- curate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). COOLPIX L1 Notices

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local govern- ment bonds, even if such copies or reproduc- tions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a for- eign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduc- tion of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certifi ed docu- ments stipulated by law is prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on cop- ies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paint- ings, 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 cop- ies or to infringe copyright laws. 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. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. 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. 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 not completely erase the original image data. Deleted fi les can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially re- sulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refi ll it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................ii Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera .....................................................................................................................................2 The Monitor ...................................................................................................................................................4 First Steps ........................................................................................................................................................6 Inserting Batteries .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Basic Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Basic Photography and Playback 10 Mode .......................................................................................................................................................10 Viewing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................13 Using the Flash ...........................................................................................................................................14 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer .....................................................................................................15 Macro Close-up Mode ..............................................................................................................................16 Exposure Compensation .........................................................................................................................16 Scene and Movie Modes 17 Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................................17 Assist Modes ........................................................................................................................................................................18 Other Scenes .......................................................................................................................................................................22 Movie Mode .................................................................................................................................................25 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 26 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................26 Deleting Pictures ...............................................................................................................................................................26 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................................................................................................................27 Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ..............................................................................................................................28 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ..............................................................................................................29 Movie Playback ..................................................................................................................................................................30 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 31 Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................................................................................31 Viewing Pictures on a Computer ..........................................................................................................31 Printing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................34 Menus 39 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ................................................................................................41 Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................41 Date ...........................................................................................................................................................................................42 Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................................................43 Date Imprint .........................................................................................................................................................................44 Sound Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................45 Blur Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................45 Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................................45

Language ...............................................................................................................................................................................46 Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................................46 Reset all ...................................................................................................................................................................................47 Battery Type ..........................................................................................................................................................................47 Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................................47 Firmware Version ...............................................................................................................................................................47 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .............................................................................................48 Image Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................48 White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................................49 Metering .................................................................................................................................................................................50 Continuous ...........................................................................................................................................................................51 BSS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................51 Color Options ......................................................................................................................................................................52 AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................52 Auto-focus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................52 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..............................................................................................54 Print Set ...................................................................................................................................................................................54 Slide Show .............................................................................................................................................................................54 Delete .......................................................................................................................................................................................55 Protect .....................................................................................................................................................................................55 Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................................................................55 Small Pic. .................................................................................................................................................................................56 Copy ..........................................................................................................................................................................................56 Movie Options: The Movie Menu .........................................................................................................57 Movie Options ....................................................................................................................................................................57 Auto-focus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................57 Technical Notes 58 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................58 Caring for the Camera ..............................................................................................................................59 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................60 Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................60 Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................61 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................63 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................66 Specifi cations ..............................................................................................................................................70 Index ...............................................................................................................................................................72

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec- tronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, bat- teries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally 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 AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

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 cam era. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpack- ing and set ting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your fi rst photographs, and trans fer ring them to your computer. • PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference Manual con- tains information on using the PictureProject software provided with your cam- era. For information on view ing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam- era on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u - ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line 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 in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre- quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad- di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://nikonimaging.com/

Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Memory card slot ( 9) Battery chamber ( 7) Power cord channel cover for optional AC adapter ( 58) Lens ( 11) Lens cover closed Power-on lamp ( 10) Shutter-release button ( 12) Eyelet for camera strap Power switch ( 10) Speaker ( 29, 30, 45) Self-timer lamp ( 15) Microphone ( 25, 29) Built-in fl ash ( 14) Lens cover � � Battery-chamber cover ( 7, 9)

Zoom button ( 11). See also: • (thumbnail playback): 26 • (playback zoom): 27 • (help): 40 Flash lamp ( 14) (delete) button ( 13, 26, 27) MENU button ( 39) Tripod socket Mode selector ( 10, 17, 25) (auto) mode ( 10) (scene) mode ( 17) (movie) mode ( 25) Connector cover ( 31, 32, 35) Cable connector ( 31, 32, 35) Replacing the connector cover Multi selector ( 7, 39) Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items, then press the center to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to: The Multi Selector : Display fl ash mode menu ( 14) : Display exposure compensation menu ( 16) : Perform D-lighting ( 28) : Transfer pictures ( 31–32) : Display self-timer menu ( 15) : Display macro mode menu ( 16) � �

(actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting Playback 100NIKON 100NIKON 9999/9999 9999/9999 00:00 00:00 00:00 100NIKON 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 :Start :Start :Start 13 12 10 14 1 2 3 6 5 7 8 9 11 4 19 18 17 16 15 +1.1.0 +1.0 AUTO AUTO AUTO 9999 9999 9999 10 10 10

2 Exposure lock .......................................................24 3 Zoom indicator ............................................11, 16 4 Focus indicator ....................................................12 5 Battery level indicator .....................................10 6 Internal memory / memory card indicator ......................................................................9 7 Camera shake icon ............................................12 8 “Date not set” indicator ..................................61 9 Time zone indicator ..........................................42 10 Self-timer indicator ...........................................15 11 Date imprint / date counter ..........................44 12 Number of exposures remaining .......................................................10, 67 Movie length ................................................25, 67 13 Flash mode ............................................................14 14 Focus areas .....................................................12, 52 15 Exposure compensation ...............................16 16 Image mode .................................................48, 67 17 Sensitivity ................................................................12 18 Continuous shooting mode .......................51 19 Best Shot Selector (BSS) .................................51 20 Macro close-up mode ....................................16 21 White balance ......................................................49 22 Color option ..........................................................52 1 Current folder .......................................................68 2 File number and type ......................................68 3 Internal memory / memory card indicator ......................................................................9 4 Battery level indicator .....................................10 5 D-Lighting guide ................................................28 6 Volume indicator ........................................29, 30 7 Voice memo recording guide ....................29 8 Voice memo playback guide ......................29 9 Current frame number / total number of frames Movie length ........................................................30 10 D-Lighting icon ...................................................28 11 Movie playback indicator ..............................30 12 Voice memo icon ...............................................29 13 Image mode .........................................................48 14 Movie indicator ...................................................30 15 Protect icon ...........................................................55 16 Print-order icon ...................................................38 17 Transfer icon ..................................................32, 55 18 Time of recording ...........................................7–8 19 Date of recording ............................................7–8

chase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 battery char- ger with rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 batteries. 1 Charge the batteries (EN-MH1-B2 batteries only) If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to Step 2 on the following page. 1.1 Plug the charger in Connect the power cable to the charger (�) and then plug it into a power outlet (�). The CHARGE lamp will light (�). �

Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2.2 Insert the batteries Insert the batteries as shown. 2 Insert the batteries Is the Camera Off ? Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off before inserting or removing batteries. The Battery Type Menu After replacing the batteries, check that the option selected for Battery Type in the setup menu matches the type of battery used ( 47). Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date as described below. The Multi Selector The multi selector is used in the steps that follow. The buttons needed to perform a task are shown in black; if more than one button is highlighted, any of the highlighted buttons can be used. For example, “press the multi selector up or down” is shown as illustrated at right. 2 Highlight language.

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 10 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 58). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: 2 Insert the memory card Open the battery chamber, holding the camera upside down to keep the batteries from falling out. Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks into place. Close the battery chamber. 1 Turn the camera off Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off before in- serting or removing memory cards. 3 Turn the camera on If no message is displayed in the monitor, the camera is ready for use. If the message shown at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pic- tures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before beginning formatting. To begin formatting, press the multi selector up to highlight Format and then press the center of the multi selector. Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete. CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Format Confirm Confirm Confirm No

2.1 Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn the camera off at any time, press the power switch again. Do not remove the batteries while the power-on lamp is lit. 2.2 Check indicators in the monitor Check the battery level and number of expo- sures remaining. Display Battery level NO ICON Batteries fully charged. Low battery; ready spare batteries. WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. Number of exposures remaining ( 67) AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Basic Photography and Playback Mode This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point- and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras. 1 Select mode Slide the mode selector to . 2 Turn the camera on Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode) If no operations are performed for about a minute, the monitor will turn off and the camera will enter stand-by mode to reduce the drain on the battery. While the camera is in stand- by mode, the power-on lamp will blink and the monitor can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.

3.1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keep- ing your fi ngers and other objects away from the lens, fl ash, and microphone. 3 Frame a picture 3.2 Frame the picture Frame the subject near the center of the monitor. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Use the button to frame the subject in the moni- tor. Press to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Press to zoom in up to 5 × so that the subject fi lls a larger area of the frame. Pressing for about two seconds at 5 × zoom will trigger digital zoom, allowing the subject to be magnifi ed up to 4 × more, for a total of magni- fi cation of 20 ×. Note that unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at 5 × zoom are simply enlarged, pro- ducing a slightly “grainy” image. Zoom Zoom indicator turns yel- low when digital zoom is in eff ect. AUTO 10

4 Focus and shoot 4.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will select the focus area ( 4–5) con- taining the subject closest to the camera. If the camera is able to focus on this subject, the focus (AF●) indicator and focus area will be displayed in green. If they blink red, the camera was unable to focus. Change the composition and try again. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 4.2 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Note that the fl ash may fi re if the subject is poorly lit. If lighting is poor and the fl ash is off , a icon will be dis- played to warn that pictures may be blurred as a result of the slow shutter speeds. If an ISO icon is displayed, sensi- tivity has been raised to compensate for poor lighting and pictures may be aff ected by “noise” in the form of randomly- spaced, brightly-colored dots. The camera may process pic- tures to reduce noise, doubling recording times. If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken, the picture may be blurred. Select No to exit without re- cording the picture. When Lighting Is Poor 5 PICTURE IS BLURRED. PICTURE IS BLURRED. SAVE PICTURE? SAVE PICTURE? PICTURE IS BLURRED. SAVE PICTURE? Yes No :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm To set focus and exposure, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance (�). Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button down the rest of the way (�). Use a gentle touch; moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures. The Shutter-Release Button

During Recording The or icon will blink while pictures are recorded. Removing memory cards or batteries while these icons are blinking could aff ect pictures or damage the camera or card. In addition to the fl ash, self-timer, and macro close-up options described on pages 14–16, (auto) mode off ers a menu of shooting options controlling such settings as image size, picture color, and white balance ( 48–53). Auto Mode Viewing Pictures Press the button to display a picture in the monitor Use the multi selector to view additional pictures: press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse or- der. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briefl y at low resolution while being read from memory. Press the button again to return to shooting mode. Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the moni- tor, press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight one of the following options and press the center of the multi selector: • No: Exit without deleting the picture. • Yes: Delete the picture. 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Yes No :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm

Using the Flash The fl ash has a range of 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–11 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.5–2 m (1 ft. 8 in.–6 ft. 7 in.). The following fl ash modes are available: Mode Description AUTO Auto Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor. Auto with red- eye reduction Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see below). Off Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor. Fill fl ash Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects. Slow sync Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to cap- ture background at night or under dim light. 2 AUTO AUTO AUTO Flash :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm Highlight mode. 3 6 Make selection (to exit without chang- ing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon at bottom of display. Selec- tion for mode is stored in memory even when camera is off . 1 AUTO AUTO AUTO Flash :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm Display options. The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fi re when picture is taken • Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off : Flash will not fi re when picture is taken. The Flash Lamp The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the sub- ject’s pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will pro- cess the image to further its eff ects (this may slightly increase the time needed to record the picture). This mode is not recommended where a quick shutter response is required; if the desired results are not achieved, try again at a diff erent fl ash setting. Red-eye Reduction

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a fl at, level surface. 2 OFF OFF OFF Off On :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm Self-timer Highlight ON. 1 Self-timer Off On OFF OFF OFF Display options. The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi nal second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. 3 AUTO AUTO AUTO 10 10 10 6 Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. AUTO AUTO AUTO 10 10 10 6 Set focus and exposure. 4 AUTO AUTO AUTO 9 6 Start timer; display in monitor shows sec- onds remaining before shutter is released. To stop timer before picture is taken, press shutter-release button again. 5

Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation to make the entire picture brighter or darker. 2 0 Exposure comp. :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm +1.0 +1.3 +0.7 Highlight option. 1 0 Exposure comp. :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm 0 +0.3 – 0.3 Display options. 3 AUTO AUTO AUTO

Scene and Movie Modes Scene Mode Scene mode off ers a choice of eleven “scene” and four “assist” settings. Camera settings are automatically op- timized for the selected subject type. Assist modes off er framing assist options to help compose shots: Mode Description Portrait For portraits. Landscape For landscapes. Sports For moving subjects. Night Portrait For portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery. The remaining scene modes cover the following subject types: Copy Back Light Panorama Assist Night Landscape Close Up Museum Fireworks Show Party/Indoor Beach/Snow Sunset Dusk/Dawn Image mode ( 48) can be adjusted by selecting from the scene mode menu. Image Mode Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Close-Up, and Exposure Compensation See the Appendix for information on the settings available in scene mode ( 67).

Assist Modes These modes off er a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. 3 Highlight , , , or . 4 Display framing assist menu. 6 6 Framing guides displayed in monitor. 5 Highlight composition type. 6 Position subject in framing guides and take picture. 7

Face-priority AF Camera automatically focuses on face of portrait subject ( 20). PORTRAIT Camera focuses on subject in center of monitor. No guides are dis- played. Portrait Left Compose shot with subject in left or right half of frame. Camera fo- cuses on subject in framing guide. Portrait Right Portrait Close-up Compose shot with subject’s face in top half of frame. Camera fo- cuses on face area in framing guide. Portrait Couple Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide. Portrait Figure Compose shot in “tall” orientation. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide. Landscape Assist Use for vivid landscapes or portraits that feature a land- mark in the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise ( 12). Portrait Assist Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise ( 12). LANDSCAPE Camera focuses at infi nity; no guides are displayed in monitor. * Scenic View Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infi nity. * Architecture Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infi nity. * Group Right Compose shots with landmark to left or right of portrait subjects. Camera uses portrait subjects to set focus and exposure. Group Left * Focus indicator ( 12) is always displayed in green when shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not always be in focus.

Taking Pictures with Face-Priority AF ( 19) 3 Set focus and exposure. Double border turns green. 4 Take picture. 2 Frame picture using size of icon as a guide. Closest portrait subject is indi- cated by double yellow border. * * If camera detects multiple faces, closest subject will be indicated by double border, other subjects by single border. Camera will focus on closest subject. If camera can no longer detect subject (for example, because subject has looked away from camera), borders will no longer be displayed and icon will blink in monitor. Face-Priority AF The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces that are hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions or that take up too much or too little of the frame. If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the center of the frame. The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. If the double border fl ashes yellow when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus; release the button and try again. 1 Highlight and press center of multi selector. icon blinks in monitor.

SPORTS Camera shoots about 0.7 frames per second (fps) while shutter-release but- ton is pressed. Camera focuses continuously even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Sport Spectator As above, except that camera focuses at about 1.5 m/5 ft. (20 m/65 ft. at maximum zoom) to infi nity for improved shutter response. Sport Composite Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots in about 2 seconds and arranges them in single picture 2,816 × 2,112 pixels in size. Camera fo- cuses continuously even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night. With the exception of face-priority AF, this mode off ers the same assist options as portrait assist mode. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise ( 12); to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a fl at, stable surface. Sports Assist Capture motion in a series of high-speed shots. No framing guides are displayed.

Other Scenes To take pictures in other scene modes: 3 Highlight scene. 4 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Make selection. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Take pictures. 5 2 Display scene menu. 1 Select mode. The following modes are available: Party/Indoor Party/Indoor Captures the eff ects of candlelight and other indoor background light- ing. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Hold camera steady to prevent blurring; pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 12). Beach/Snow Beach/Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfi elds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Sunset Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Camera focuses at infi nity. * * Hold camera steady to prevent blurring; pictures may be pro- cessed to reduce noise ( 12). * Focus indicator ( 12) is always displayed in green when shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not always be in focus.

Dusk/Dawn Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. Camera focuses at infi nity. * * Use of a tripod recommended to pre- vent blurring; pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 12). Night Landscape Night Landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. Camera focuses at infi nity. * * Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring; pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 12). Close Up Close Up Photograph fl owers, insects, and other small objects at close range ( 16). Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. Hold camera steady to prevent blurring; pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 12). Museum Museum Use indoors where fl ash photography is prohibited (for example, in mu- seums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the fl ash. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame; BSS ( 51) turns on automatically. Hold camera steady to prevent blurring. Fireworks Show Fireworks Show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a fi rework. Focus is fi xed at infi nity. * * Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring. Copy Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame; use macro close-up ( 16) to focus at short ranges. Colored text and drawings may not show up well. Pictures may be processed to reduce noise ( 12). Back Light Back Light Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The fl ash fi res automatically to “fi ll in” (illuminate) shadows. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Panorama Assist Panorama Assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined side-by-side in PictureProject to form a panorama ( 24). * Focus indicator ( 12) is always displayed in green when shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not always be in focus.

Taking Pictures for a Panorama ( 23) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for bet- ter results. Take fi rst shot. About 1/3 of picture is dis- played in monitor. AEL icon is displayed to show that white balance and exposure have been locked at values for fi rst shot. 2 4 End series and return to Step 2. Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture and take next photograph. Repeat until all shots in series have been taken. 3 Highlight (Panorama assist) and press center of multi selector. 1 Panorama Assist Flash mode ( 14), self-timer ( 15), macro close-up ( 16), and exposure compensation ( 16) can not be adjusted after the fi rst picture is taken. Pictures can not be deleted or zoom or image mode ( 48) adjusted until shooting is complete.

Movie Mode Follow the steps below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in mi- crophone. Movies recorded to internal memory at the default setting of Small Size 320★ can be up to 16 seconds long; a 256 MB memory card can hold up to 6 minutes 30 seconds. Recording Movies The fl ash ( 14), self-timer ( 15), exposure compensation ( 16), and digital zoom ( 11) are not available in movie mode. Macro close-up can be used ( 16). Zoom can not be adjusted during recording. See the Appendix for information on the maximum total length of movie that can be re- corded ( 67). 7s 7s 7s End recording. 3 16s 16s 16s Select mode. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 1 9s 9s 9s Start recording. Progress bar shows amount of memory remaining. 2 See “Movie Options: The Movie Menu” ( 57) for information on movie size and focus options.

Deleting Pictures Pressing the button in full-frame or thumbnail play- back displays the dialog shown at right. Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to delete the selected picture. Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the button (if the camera is off , pressing the button for about two seconds will turn the camera on in playback mode). The following op- erations can be performed: Viewing Pictures in Internal Memory Pictures in internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Yes No :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm To Press View next picture 13 View previous picture 13 Delete picture 13 Zoom picture in ( ) 27 To Press View thumbnails ( ) — View playback menu MENU 54 Record/play voice memo Shutter button 29 Still: Enhance contrast 28 Movie: Play movie 30 Exit to shooting mode — Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-frame playback displays pictures in “contact sheets” of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom During full-frame playback ( 26), the ( ) button can be used to zoom in on pictures to a maximum of 8 ×. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in: To Press Zoom in ( ) — Zoom out ( ) — View other areas of picture — Delete picture 26 View playback menu MENU 54 Exit to full-frame playback 26 Create cropped copy (see below) Shutter button — Exit to shooting mode — Creating a Cropped Copy If a icon is displayed in the monitor during playback zoom, the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be saved to a separate fi le. Pressing the shutter-release button displays the dialog shown at right; highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to create a new picture containing only the area visible in the monitor. :Scroll Scroll :Scroll :Zoom Zoom :Zoom Save this image Save this image as displayed? as displayed? Save this image as displayed? Yes No :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm CROP CROP CROP Cropped Copies Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on cropped copies ( 69).

Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting If a icon appears on a picture during full-frame playback ( 26), D-lighting can be used to create a copy with enhanced brightness and contrast, bright- ening dark and backlit subjects. D-Lighting Copies created with D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other mod- els of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on D-lighting copies ( 69). 2/ 2 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 100NIKON 0002.JPG 0002.JPG 10.10.2005 15:30 100NIKON 0002.JPG 2/ 2 1 Confi rmation dialog displayed. 2 Highlight OK. Create copy. 3 During playback, copies created with D-lighting are in- dicated by a icon. 3/ 3 100NIKON 100NIKON 0003.JPG 0003.JPG 100NIKON 0003.JPG 3/ 3 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 15:30 15:30 10.10.2005 15:30

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked with a icon in full-frame playback ( 26). 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo, press and hold the shutter-release button. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released. Do not touch the mi- crophone during recording. Note that if a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. Playing Voice Memos During playback, pictures to which a voice memo has been appended are indicated by a icon. Press the shutter-release button to start and stop playback. Volume is controlled by the zoom button. Press to lower volume, to increase. 100NIKON

To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press the center of the multi selector. Playback con- trols appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation. Control Description Movie rewinds while center of multi selector is pressed. Movie advances while center of multi selector is pressed. Pause playback. Advance paused movie one frame. Rewind paused movie one frame. Resume playback. End movie and return to full-frame playback. Volume is controlled by the zoom button. Press to lower volume, to in- crease. Movie Playback In full-frame playback ( 26), movies ( 25) are indi- cated by a icon. 3s 3s 3s Movie paused 100NIKON 100NIKON 9s 9s 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0001. 0001.MOV MOV 0001.MOV 9s Start Start Start 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can also: • View pictures on TV and record movies to video (see below) • Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing ( 31–33) • Print pictures on a home printer ( 34) or order prints from photofi nisher Before connecting the camera to another device, it may be necessary to change the Interface settings in the setup menu ( 41). See “Menus” ( 39–40) for more information. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during connec- tion, use fresh batteries or an optional EH-62B AC adapter kit. Viewing Pictures on TV 1 The Interface > Video Mode item in the setup menu off ers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards for analog video output (

2 Choose an Interface > USB option as described in “Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer” ( 33). 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Press the center of the multi selector to copy all marked pictures to the computer. The following messages will be displayed: PREPARING TO TRANSFER PREPARING TO TRANSFER PREPARING TO TRANSFER TRANSFERING IMAGES TO TRANSFERING IMAGES TO COMPUTER COMPUTER TRANSFERING IMAGES TO COMPUTER TRANSFER COMPLETED TRANSFER COMPLETED TRANSFER COMPLETED 6 The pictures will be displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete. Disconnect the camera as described in “Disconnecting the Camera” ( 33). To copy both marked and unmarked pictures to the com- puter, click the PictureProject Transfer button instead of pressing the center of the multi selector in Step 5. The PictureProject Transfer Button Pictures marked for transfer are shown by a icon during playback. By default, all pictures are automatically marked for transfer. Two options control transfer marking: • Interface > Auto Transfer (setup menu): Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer ( 46). • Transfer Marking (playback menu): Change marking for existing pictures ( 55). Marking Pictures for Transfer 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right.

Consult the following table when choosing a USB option for connection to a computer ( 32). The default option is Mass Storage. For more information on menu operations, see “Menus” ( 39–40). Computer operating system Pictures transferred using: Camera button PictureProject button Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Choose Mass Storage or PTP. Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Choose Mass Storage. * Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later Choose PTP. Choose Mass Storage or PTP. * Do NOT select PTP. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected, wait until the Windows hardware wizard is displayed, then click Cancel and disconnect the camera. Select Mass Storage in the camera USB menu before reconnecting the camera. Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer If PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If Mass Storage is selected for USB, remove the camera from the system as described be- low before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. • Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional: Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. • Windows 2000 Professional: Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. • Windows Millennium Edition (Me): Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. • Windows 98 Second Edition (SE): In My Computer, right click on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Disconnecting the Camera • Macintosh: Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”) into the Trash.

Printing Pictures Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take photographs Connect printer ( 35) Use Print Set to select pictures for printing ( 38) Print pictures one at a time ( 36) Print multiple pictures ( 37) Pictures can also be printed by: • Inserting a memory card in the printer: If the printer is equipped with a card slot, a memory card can be inserted in the printer and pictures printed directly from the card. If the printer supports DPOF, the camera Print Set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 38). See the printer manual for details. • Taking memory cards to a digital print service: If the service supports DPOF, the camera Print Set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 38). • Transferring pictures to a computer: Once transferred to a computer ( 31–32), pictures can be printed using imaging software. See the application and printer manuals for details. Other Ways to Print Pictures Print current print order (DPOF Printing; 37) Disconnect USB cable Two options are available for printing the date of recording on pictures: Date Imprint ( 44) and Print Set > Date ( 38). Date Imprint Print Set > Date Must be set before picture is taken Set after picture is taken Date permanently imprinted on picture Date stored separately Date appears whenever picture is printed. Date only appears when picture is printed on DPOF-compatible printer The date only appears once; Print Set > Date can not be used to print two dates on pic- tures with a date imprint. Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures

4 Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed. The camera will then enter full- frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the monitor. 5/5/ 5 5/ 5 : 2 Set the Interface > USB option in the setup menu to PTP ( 46). See “Menus” ( 39–40) for more information on menu operations. Connecting the Printer 1 Turn the printer on. 3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right.

Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: Option Description Start Print Start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press cen- ter of multi selector. Camera returns to PictBridge playback display when printing is complete; repeat from Step 1 to print additional pictures. Copies Press multi selector up or down to choose number of copies (up to 9). Press center of multi selector to return to previous menu. COPIES COPIES COPIES Confirm Confirm Confirm 11 Paper Size Press multi selector up or down to highlight de- sired page size. Press center of multi selector to return to previous menu. PAPER SIZE PAPER SIZE 1/2 1/2 PAPER SIZE 1/2 Confirm Confirm Confirm Default 3.5" x 5" 5" x 7" Postcard 100mm x150mm Default 3 Printing Pictures One at a Time 1

Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures, press the MENU button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed ( 35). The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center to select. PictBridge PictBridge Confirm Confirm Confirm Print selection Print All Images DPOF Printing Paper Size Cancel Print Selection Option Description Print Selection Print selected pictures (see below). Print All Images Print one copy of all images. DPOF Printing Press multi selector up or down to highlight op- tion, press center to select: • Start Print: Print current print order ( 38). • Confi rm: View print order. Press center of multi selector to start printing, or press MENU to exit. • Cancel: Exit without printing.

4 Start Print Start Print Start Print 006 PRINTS 006 PRINTS 006 PRINTS Back Back Back

MENU button to display the menus; press again to return to shooting or playback. To display the shooting menu: 1 2 Select mode. Press MENU button. To display the playback menu: 1 2 Display picture full frame ( 26). Press MENU button. To display the movie menu: 1 2 Select mode. Press MENU button. To display the setup menu: 1 2 Display scene ( 17), shooting, playback, or movie menu. Highlight SET-UP and press center of multi selector. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus: Move cursor up Move cursor down Make selection Move cursor left Move cursor right Default Settings See the Appendix for information on menu defaults ( 66).

1 Highlight menu item. * 2 Display options. 3 Highlight option. 4 Select highlighted option. 1 Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display. 2 Select current picture. Selection shown by icon. 3 Repeat steps 1–2 to select addi- tional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press multi selector down. 4 Complete operation. To select multiple pictures in the Print Set ( 38), Erase Selected Images ( 55), Protect ( 55), Transfer Marking > Select Image(s) ( 55), or Copy > Se- lected Images ( 56) menus: For help on the highlighted item, press the ( ) button. Press to display the options for the highlighted item, ( ) to exit, or MENU to return to shooting or playback. Help

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Welcome Screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. 41 Date Set clock and choose home and destination time zones. 42 Monitor Settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. 43 Date Imprint Imprint date or birthday counter on pictures. 44 Sound Settings Adjust sound and volume settings. 45 Blur Warning Turn blur warning on or off . 45 Auto Off Choose when monitor will turn off to save power. 45 Format Memory / Format Card Format internal memory or memory card. 46 Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. 46 Interface Adjust settings for connection to television or computer. 46 Reset All Restore camera settings to default values. 47 Battery Type Choose type of battery inserted in camera. 47 Menus Choose how menus are displayed. 47 Firmware Version Display camera fi rmware version. 47 Welcome Screen Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. To select a picture from internal memory or the memory card to use as a welcome screen, choose Select an Image (the image used in the welcome screen is a copy of the selected image and does not change when the original is deleted or the memory card is removed). Default Settings See the Appendix for information on setup menu defaults ( 66).

Date Set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destina- tion time zones. Option Description Date Set camera clock to current date and time ( 7–8). Time Zone Choose home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone ( 69); turn daylight saving time on or off . To switch between home ( ) and travel destination ( ) time zones: 1 Highlight or . 2 Set clock to time in selected zone. Dot marks current selection.* * To change home or travel destination time zone, highlight and press multi selector right. Choose a time zone and daylight saving time as described in “Basic Setup” ( 7–8). The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.

Monitor Settings The following options are available: Option Description Photo Info Choose information displayed in monitor. Brightness Choose from fi ve settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: Option Description Display Shooting mode Playback mode Show Info Indicators are displayed in monitor ( 4–5). AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 Auto Info Indicators are displayed for 5 s. Hide Info Indicators are not displayed in monitor. Framing Grid Indicators are displayed in monitor. In mode, framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures; other indicators are displayed for 5 s. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005

Date Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. Option Description Off Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date or date and time are imprinted on pic- tures taken while this option is in eff ect. Date and Time Date Counter Time stamp shows number of days between date of shooting and selected date (see below). At settings other than Off , the option selected is indicated by an icon in the monitor during shooting. Date Imprint The date is recorded in the order selected in the DATE menu ( 42). Date imprint can not be used to print date information on existing pictures. See “Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set” ( 38) for a comparison of date imprint and Print Set > Date. Data imprinted at an Image Mode setting of TV Screen (640) may be diffi cult to read. Choose PC Screen (1024) or larger when using date imprint. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in eff ect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until or the number of days elapsed since a specifi ed date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored. To set, highlight, press multi selector to right, and enter date ( 7–8). To select, highlight and press center of multi selector. Display options Highlight Number of Days, Years and Days, or Yrs, Mnths, Days and press center of multi selector. Sample date counter time stamps are shown below. Press multi selector right to view stored dates Press multi selector right to view display options 02/10.10.2005 02/10.10.2005 02/10.10.2005 02/14.10.2005 02/14.10.2005 02/14.10.2005

Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Option Description Button Sound When On is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected. Shutter Sound Choose volume of shutter sound. Start-Up Sound Choose volume of sound that plays when camera is turned on. Blur Warning Choose whether or not the blur warning is displayed ( 12). Note that the warning may not always be displayed ( 64). Auto Off Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power ( 10). Option Description Auto Off Choose delay before monitor turns off when no operations are performed. Sleep Mode If On is selected, monitor will turn off if no change is detect- ed in brightness of subject for 30 s (Auto Off set to 1 min. or less) or 1 min. (Auto Off set to 5 min. or more). Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for a minimum of three minutes when menus are displayed, and for thirty minutes during a slide show or when the camera is powered by an optional EH-62B AC adapter.

Format Memory/ Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format Memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format Card and formats the memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data. Be sure to make copies as required before formatting. Two format options are available when a memory card is in- serted: Quick Format (formats only areas of the card on which data are stored) and Format (formats entire card). Format is not available when batteries are low. Format Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. Use the Format option to format memory cards before fi rst use and reformat them regularly thereaf- ter. Without regular formatting, performance will drop with use. Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages from the following options: Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device. Option Description USB Select USB option for connection to computer ( 33) or printer ( 35). Video Mode Choose from NTSC and PAL ( 31). Auto Transfer Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer to com- puter ( 32). Deutsch German English English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Nederlands Dutch Русский Russian Svenska Swedish Japanese Simplifi ed Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean

Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level ( 10), choose a type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option Battery Type Alkaline Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) EN-MH1-B2, oxy-nickel Lithium Lithium Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Firmware Version View the current camera fi rmware version. Back Reset all Select Reset to restore camera settings to their default values ( 66). Text Icon

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu With the exception of Image mode, the following options are available only in mode. See “Menus” for information on viewing and using the shooting menu ( 39–40). Shooting Menu Settings See the Appendix for information on shooting menu defaults ( 66). Option Description SET-UP Display the setup menu. 41 Image Mode Choose image size and quality. 48 White Balance * Match white balance to the light source. 49 Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. 50 Continuous * Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. 51 BSS * Use BSS to choose the sharpest picture. 51 Color Options * Control color. 52 AF Area Mode Choose how the camera focuses. 52 Autofocus Mode 52 * See the Appendix for information on restrictions that may apply to these settings ( 68). Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image fi les. The size of the fi les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded ( 67), depends on the size and quality of the im- ages (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Option Size (pixels) Description High (2816★) 2,816 × 2,112 Pictures are compressed less than Normal, produc- ing higher quality images. Normal (2816) 2,816 × 2,112 Best choice in most situations. Normal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536 Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. PC Screen (1024) 1,024 × 768 Suited to computer display. TV Screen (640) 640 × 480 Suited to e-mail or television viewing. The current setting is shown by an icon in the display.

White Balance Process pictures to produce natural colors under diff erent types of light. Option Description Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

6 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Preset white balance set to new value. * To restore most recent value for preset white balance, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector. 4 Highlight Measure. 5 Frame reference object. Frame reference object here Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Option Description Matrix Camera analyzes distribution of brightness over wide area of frame, producing optimal results in most situations. Center- Weighted Camera meters entire of frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits.

Option Description Single One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 0.7 frames per second (fps). Multi-Shot 16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, cam- era takes 16 shots at about 3 fps and arranges them in a single picture as shown at right. Image mode set to Normal (2816). At settings other than Single, focus, exposure, and white bal- ance are fi xed at the values for the fi rst picture in each series and the current setting is shown by an icon in the display. Continuous Capture a fl eeting expression on a portrait subject, photo- graph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture mo- tion in a series of pictures. BSS The “best shot selector” (BSS) is recommended when shoot- ing with the fl ash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. The sharpest pic- ture in the series is saved and the others are discarded. A BSS icon is displayed when BSS is on. AUTO AUTO AUTO 66 BSS BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition is changed during shooting.

Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Option Description Standard Color Natural color. Vivid Color Vivid, “photoprint” colors. Black-and-White Take pictures in black-and-white. Sepia Record pictures in sepia. Cyanotype Take pictures in blue-tinted monochrome. The eff ects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Standard Color, the current setting is also indicated by an icon in the display. AU AUTO AU AF-Area Mode Choose where the camera focuses. Option Description Auto Camera selects focus area ( 4–5, 12) containing sub- ject closest to camera. Center Camera focuses on subject at center of frame. Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. Option Description Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus constantly, even when shutter-release button is not pressed.

With AF-Area Mode set to Center and Single AF selected for Autofocus Mode, focus lock can be used to focus on off -center subjects: Focus Lock 1 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Position subject in center of frame. 3 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 Recompose picture with shutter-release button pressed halfway. 4

Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. See “Menus” for information on viewing and using the playback menu ( 39–40). Option Description SET-UP Display the setup menu. 41 Print Set Select pictures for printing. 38 Slide Show View pictures in an automatic slide show. 54–55 Delete Delete all or selected pictures. 55 Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. 55 Transfer Marking Change transfer marking for existing pictures. 55 Small Pic. Create a small copy of the current picture. 56 Copy Copy fi les between memory card and internal memory. 56 Print Set Create digital “print orders” for PictBridge printers and devices that support DPOF ( 38). Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated “slide show,” with about three seconds between each picture. 1 Highlight Start. 2 Begin slide show. Movies Movies appear in slide shows as still images of the fi rst frame. “Loop” Select Loop to repeat the slide show until the center of the multi selector is pressed. Note that the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for 30 minutes.

To skip to the next picture, press the multi selector to the right, or press the multi selector to the left to return to the previous picture. Hold the multi selector down to fast forward or rewind. To pause the slide show, press the center of the multi selector. The menu shown below will be displayed. When the slide show ends or is paused, the menu shown at right will be displayed. Highlight Restart and press the center of the multi selector to restart the show, or select End to end the show and return to the playback menu. Pause Pause Pause End Restart Exit Exit Exit Confirm Confirm Confirm Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Note that pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Protected pictures are marked with a icon (see right, below) and can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note, however, that formatting will delete protected fi les ( 46). 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 Transfer Marking Mark existing pictures for transfer to a computer (to mark new pictures for transfer, use the Interface > Auto Transfer op- tion in the setup menu; 46). Option Description All On Mark all images for transfer. All Off Remove transfer marking from all images. Select Image(s) Mark selected pictures for transfer ( 40). Pictures selected for transfer are identifi ed by a icon. 100NIKON 100NIKON 5/ 5 5/ 5 15:30 15:30 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG

Small Pic. Create a small copy of the current picture. Choose from the following sizes: Option Description 640 × 480 Suited to television playback. 320 × 240 Suited to display on web pages. 160 × 120 Suitable for e-mail. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to create a copy at the chosen size. Save this image Save this image as displayed? as displayed? Save this image as displayed? Yes No Confirm Confirm Confirm Exit Exit Exit During playback, small copies are indicated by a gray border; a , , or icon is displayed when copies are viewed full- frame. Small Picture Small copies are compressed for reduced fi le size and may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on small copies ( 69). 100NIKO / 15:30 15:30 15:30 0006.JP 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 10.10.2005 Copy Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Option Description Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Selecting either of the above options displays the menu shown at right. Choose Selected Images to select the pictures that will be copied ( 40) or All Images to copy all pictures. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to copy the images. Copy The camera may be unable to copy pictures that were created with another make of camera or that have been modifi ed on a computer. See pages 68–69 for more information on how copies are stored.

Movie Options: The Movie Menu The movie menu contains the options shown at right. See “Menus” for information on viewing and using the movie menu ( 39–40). Movie Options Movies can be recorded at the following sizes: Option Size (pixels) Frames per second TV Movie 640 640 × 480 15 Small Size 320★ 320 × 240 30 Smaller Size 160★ 160 × 120 30 Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording. Continuous AF Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Movies See the Appendix for information on movie menu defaults ( 66) and on the maximum total length of movie that can be recorded at diff erent settings ( 67).

camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries Battery charger MH-71 battery charger AC adapter EH-62B AC adapter kit (connects as shown) Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX L1: Panasonic 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB*, 1 GB* SanDisk 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*, 1 GB Toshiba 64 MB, 128 MB, 128 MB*, 256 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB * High speed (10 MB/s) Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Format memory cards before fi rst use ( 46). • Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off , remove the batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the camera or card. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. • Do not touch the metal terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects. • Do not affi x labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures. • Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas. � � �

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following pre- cautions when storing or using the device. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or battery-chamber and lens covers. These parts are easily damaged. Force applied to the lens cover could cause malfunction or damage the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liq- uid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur eff ect in photographs. Turn the product off before removing or discon- necting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circum- stances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interrup- tion of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while an AC adapter is connected. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of mois- ture. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds Do not use or store this device in the vi- cinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges or the mag- netic fi elds produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or aff ect the product’s inter- nal circuitry. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause conden- sation inside the device. To prevent con- densation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary ( 10). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

cally a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to pro- duce a stream of air out the other). To remove fi ngerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fi ngerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. Body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered under warranty. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away and remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fi elds, such as tele- visions or radios • are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F) • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Notes on the Monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char- acteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be aff ected. • When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “ smear,” does not appear in the fi nal photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, contact your Nikon service representative.

monitor and how to deal with them. Display Problem Solution (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 42 Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. 6–7 WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. 7, 47 AF● (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. Use focus lock to focus on another sub- ject at same distance, then recompose picture. 12, 53 (blinks) Slow shutter speed. Pic- tures may be blurred. Use fl ash, or steady camera using tri- pod, by placing camera on level sur- face, or by holding camera in both hands with elbows against torso. 11, 12, 14 WARNING ! ! Please wait for camera to fi nish recording Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete. Message clears from display automati- cally when recording is complete. — MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED Write-protect switch is in “lock” position. Slide write-protect to “write” position. 9 THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. • Check that connectors are clean. • Confi rm that memory card is correct- ly inserted. 58 — 9 WARNING ! ! THIS CARD CANNOT BE READ CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera. Highlight FORMAT and press

cording movie. Choose memory card with faster write speed. 58 OUT OF MEMORY or Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use inter- nal memory. 48 55 9 9 CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES No pictures available for playback. — — FILE CONTAINS NO IMAGE DATA File not created with COOLPIX L1. View fi le on computer or other device. — ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN No pictures available for display in welcome screen or slide show. — — THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE DELETED Picture is protected. Remove protection. 55 NEW CITY IS IN THE CURRENT TIME ZONE Destination in same time zone as home. No need to change time zones if desti- nation is in same time zone as home. 42 LENS ERROR Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 10 COMMUNICATIONS ERROR USB cable disconnected during transfer or print- ing. If PictureProject displays error, click OK to exit. Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable. 31–32 USB option incorrect. Choose correct USB option. 33 PictureProject did not start. See the PictureProject reference manu- al (on CD) for more information. — NO IMAGES ARE MARKED FOR TRANSFER No pictures selected for transfer. Select pictures for transfer and try again. 55 TRANSFER ERROR Transfer error. • Check battery level. • Check that USB cable is connected. 10 32 SYSTEM ERROR Error has occurred in camera’s internal cir- cuitry. Turn camera off , remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon rep- resentative. 7, 10 PRINTER ERROR CHECK PRINTER STATUS Printer error. Check printer. To resume, highlight Re- sume (if available) and press . —

without warning • Batteries are low. • Batteries are cold. 10 60 Monitor is blank • Camera is off . • Batteries are exhausted. • Standby mode: press shutter-release button halfway. • Flash lamp blinks: wait until fl ash has charged. • USB cable is connected. • A/V cable is connected. 10 10 10, 45 14 32, 35 31 No indicators appear in monitor Hide Info is selected for Photo Info. Select Show Info. 43 Monitor is hard to read • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty: clean monitor. 43 60 Camera clock is not correct Check camera clock regularly against more accurate time- pieces and reset as required. 42 Camera settings reset Clock battery exhausted: recharge clock battery. Pictures recorded before clock has been set will have time stamp of “00.00.0000 00:00”; movies will be dated “01.01.2005 00:00.” 42 No picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed • Camera is in playback mode: press button. • Menus are displayed: press MENU button. • Batteries are exhausted. • Flash lamp blinks: fl ash is charging. 26 39 10 14 Camera can not focus using autofocus • Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geomet- ric patterns, covers too small an area of the frame, or con- tains many fi ne details, objects of sharply diff ering bright- ness, or objects at diff erent distances from the camera. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again. 53 10 Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the cam- era may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off , remove and replace the batteries, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be aff ected. Electronically Controlled Cameras

• Use fl ash. • Use BSS. • Use tripod and self-timer. 14 51 15 Pictures are too dark (underexposed) • Flash is off . • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is outside range of fl ash. • Exposure compensation is too low. • Subject is backlit: select (scene mode) or use fi ll fl ash. 14 11 14 16 14, 23 Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Exposure compensation is too high. 16 Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by: • Using fl ash • Choosing , , , , , , , , or in scene mode 14 19–23 Pictures are smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 60 Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light source. 49 Flash does not fi re Flash is off . Note that fl ash turns off automatically in mode and some scene modes or when option other than Single is selected for Continuous or BSS is on. 14, 51, 67 Bright specks in pic- tures taken with fl ash Flash is refl ecting from particles in air. Turn fl ash off . 14 Blur warning is not displayed Blur warning is not displayed in self-timer mode or when , , , or is selected in scene mode, option other than Single is selected for Continuous, or BSS is on. 15, 21, 23, 51 No sound when shutter is released Off selected for Sound Settings > Shutter Sound. 45 Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while shooting movies. 25 Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available in or framing assist modes or when option other than Single is selected for Continuous. 17, 25, 51 Image Mode not available Image Mode cannot be adjusted when Multi Shot 16 is selected for Continuous or “Sports composite” is selected in scene mode. 21, 51 Metering not available Metering cannot be changed when digital zoom is in ef- fect. 11 Date Imprint not available Camera clock has not been set. 42, 61 Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies or on pictures taken using panorama assist. 23–24, 30 File cannot be played back File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. —

picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 × 240. — Cannot record voice memo Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. — Cannot use crop, D-lighting, or small picture options These options cannot be used with movies and may not be available with pictures created with other cameras. Select picture that supports crop, D-lighting, or small picture. 69 Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. Use PictureProject Transfer button to transfer pictures. 32 Transfer marking does not appear Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L1. — PictureProject does not start when cam- era is connected • Camera is off . • Batteries are exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Appropriate USB option is not selected. • Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows only). See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for further information. 10 10 32 33 — Pictures not displayed on television Choose correct video mode. 31 Format Memory > Format option not available Batteries are low. 10, 46

39, 41, 48, 57) Choosing Reset for Reset All restores the following default settings: Option Default mode Flash mode ( 14) Auto Self timer ( 15) Off Macro close-up ( 16) Off Exposure compensation ( 16) 0.0 Setup menu Welcome Screen ( 41) Animation Photo Info ( 43) Show info Brightness ( 43) 3 Date Imprint ( 44) Off Button Sound ( 45) On Shutter Sound ( 45) Normal Start-up Sound ( 45) Normal Blur Warning ( 45) On Auto Off ( 45) 1 min. Sleep Mode ( 45) On Auto Transfer ( 46) On Menus ( 47) Text Option Default Scene mode Portrait Portrait assist ( 19) Landscape assist ( 19) Sports assist ( 21) Night portrait assist ( 21) Shooting menu Image Mode ( 48) Normal (2816) White Balance ( 49) Auto Metering ( 50) Matrix Continuous ( 51) Single BSS ( 51) Off Color Options ( 52) Standard color AF-Area Mode ( 52) Auto Autofocus Mode ( 52) Single AF Movie menu Movie Options ( 57) Small size 320★ Autofocus Mode ( 57) Continuous AF PictBridge Paper Size ( 36, 37) Default Choosing Reset also clears the current fi le number ( 68) from memory. Numbering will con- tinue from the lowest number available (to reset fi le numbering to 0001, delete all pictures before selecting Reset). All other settings are unaff ected, including Date ( 42), Date Counter ( 44), Language ( 46), USB ( 46), Video Mode ( 46), and Battery Type ( 47). Supported Standards Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among diff erent makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 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) ver sion 2.2, a stan dard that al lows in for ma tion stored with pho to graphs to be used for optimal color re pro duc tion when im ag es are output on Exif-compliant print ers. • PictBridge: A standard developed by in cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

Scene Mode Settings ( 17) 17) The following table lists the default fl ash mode, self-timer, macro close-up, and exposure com- pensation settings for each scene. These settings are restored when the camera is turned off , or mode is selected, pictures are played back, or Reset is selected for Reset All in the setup menu. Settings in parentheses can be changed. Mode Flash mode ( 14) Self-timer ( 15) Macro close-up ( 16) Exp. comp. ( 16) Portrait ( ) (OFF) OFF (0.0) Landscape * (OFF) OFF (0.0) Sports OFF OFF (0.0) Night portrait (OFF) OFF (0.0) Party/Indoor ( ) (OFF) OFF (0.0) Beach/Snow ( AUTO) (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) Sunset (OFF) OFF (0.0) Dusk/Dawn (OFF) OFF (0.0) Night landscape (OFF) OFF (0.0) Close up ( ) (OFF) ON (0.0) Museum (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) Fireworks show OFF OFF 0.0 Copy ( ) (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) Back light (OFF) OFF (0.0) Panorama assist ( ) (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) * Default for Portrait right and Portrait left is AUTO. Other modes can be selected. Image Mode ( Image Mode ( 48) and Movie Options ( 48) and Movie Options ( 57) 57) The following table lists the number of pictures or maximum total movie length that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pic- tures printed at 300 dpi. Image mode/movie options Internal memory (10 MB) 256 MB memory card Print size (cm / in.) High (2816★) 3 80 24 × 18 / 9½ × 7 Normal (2816) 6 160 24 × 18 / 9½ × 7 Normal (2048) 12 300 17 × 13 / 7 × 5 PC Screen (1024) 43 1030 9 × 7 / 3½ × 2½ TV Screen (640) 90 2220 5 × 4 / 2 × 1½ TV Movie 640 14 s 5 min. 40 s — Small Size 320★ 16 s 6 min. 30 s — Smaller Size 160★ 1 min. 2 s 25 min. — * All fi gures are approximate. Maximum total movie length and number of pictures that can be stored varies with make of memory card and, in the case of JPEG images, with the type of scene recorded. If memory remains for more than 9999 pictures, exposure count display will show 9999.

Restrictions on Camera Settings ( 48) 48) Restrictions apply to the following settings in mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings other than Single or when BSS is on. Original mode is restored when Single is selected or BSS is turned off . Self timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous and BSS. Original Continuous and BSS set- tings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off . Continuous Selecting Continuous or Multi-Shot 16 turns BSS off . Original BSS setting is not restored when Single is selected. BSS Continuous is set to Single when BSS is on. Original setting is not restored when BSS is turned off . White balance White balance is set to Auto and can not be adjusted when Black-and-White, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected for Color Options. Original white balance is restored when Standard Color or Vivid Color is selected. Image File and Folder Names Image File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned fi le names with three parts: a four letter iden- tifi er, a four-digit fi le number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Originals Identifi er Extension Still picture DSCN .JPG Movie DSCN .MOV Voice memo Same as picture .WAV Copies Identifi er Extension Cropped copy RSCN .JPG Small copy SSCN .JPG D-lighting copy FSCN .JPG Pictures are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a fi ve-char- acter identifi er: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, “101P_001”; 23–24) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g, “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the medium is formatted ( 46) or a new mem- ory card inserted. Files copied using Copy > Selected Images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new fi le numbers in ascending order starting from the largest fi le number in memo- ry. Copy > All Images copies all folders from the source device; fi le names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination device (

–7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz –6 CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City –5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima –4 Caracas, Manaus –3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo –2 Fernando de Noronha –1 Azores ±0 London, Casablanca GMT +/– Location +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin +2 Athens, Helsinki +3 Moscow, Nairobi +4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai +5 Islamabad, Karachi +6 Colombo, Dhaka +7 Bangkok, Jakarta +8 Beijing, Hong Kong (HK), Singapore +9 Tokyo, Seoul +10 Sydney, Guam +11 New Caledonia +12 Auckland, Fiji Copies ( Copies ( 27, 28, 56) 27, 28, 56) Copies created using crop (

Type Compact digital camera Eff ective pixels 6.2 million f/-number f/2.9 – f/5.0 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups Focal length F=6.3 –31.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 38 –190 mm) Lens Zoom-Nikkor with 5 × optical zoom CCD 1 2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.37 million Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 (2816★, 2816) • 2,048 × 1,536 (2048) • 1,024 × 768 (1024) • 640 × 480 (640) Digital zoom Up to 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 760 mm) Exposure Metering Matrix, center-weighted Range Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV) W: +2.5 – +16.0 EV T: +4.0 – +17.5 EV Aperture Range f/2.9 and f/4.9 (W) Magnetically controlled Shutter Speed Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 4 – 1 2000 s Approximate frame coverage Shooting mode: 98% horizontal and 98% vertical Playback: 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Monitor 2.5 in., 115,000-dot, TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment Self-timer Approximately 10 seconds ISO sensitivity (Recom- mended Exposure Index) Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 (auto gain to ISO 200) Storage Media Internal memory (approx.10 MB); SD (Secure Digital) memory cards File formats Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant Movies: QuickTime File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Sound fi les: WAV Built-in fl ash Range (approx.) W: 0.5 –3.5 m/1 ft. 8 in.– 11 ft. 6 in. T: 0.5 – 2 m/1 ft. 8 in. – 6 ft. 7 in. Sync method Sensor fl ash system Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) – ∞ Focus-area selection Center; auto multi AF with 5 focus areas Contrast-detect AF Macro mode: 4 cm (1.6 in.)– ∞ (W)

product and its specifi cations are subject to change without notice. EN-MH1-B2 NiMH Batteries The capacity of NiMH batteries will drop if they are charged repeatedly without fi rst being fully discharged. The batteries will return to normal once fully discharged. Note that NiMH batter- ies gradually lose their charge when not in use; refresh the batteries immediately before use. Interface USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminals Audio video out/digital IO (USB) Power sources • Two AA alkaline, oxy-nickel, or lithium batteries • Two rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries • EH-62B AC adapter kit Battery life Approximately 100 shots with alkaline, 400 shots with lithium, or 230 shots with EN-MH1-B2 batteries * Approximate dimensions 89.5 × 60.5 × 47 mm/3.5 × 2.4 × 1.9 in. (W × H × D) Approximate weight 180 g (6.3 oz.) without battery or memory card Operating environment Temperature 0 – +40 °C (+32 – 104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, fl ash fi red with every other shot, image mode set to NORMAL. Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures are for a camera with fully-charged EN-MH1-B2 batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Supported languages Chinese (Simplifi ed and Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish MH-71 Bat tery Charg er (Option; Supplied with Camera in Some Regions) Rated input AC 100–240 V, 0.11–0.065 A, 50/60 Hz Charging output DC 1.2 V / 2000 mA Applicable batteries Nikon EN-MH1-B2 re charge able Ni-MH batteries Discharge time Approximately 5 hours Charging time Approximately 2.5 hours Operating temperature 5–35 °C (+41–95 °F) Approximate dimensions 70 × 79 × 30 mm/2.8 × 3.1 × 1.2 in. (W × H × D) Length of cord Approximately 1800 mm (70.9 in.) Approximate weight 110 g (3.9 oz.), excluding power cable

(delete) button, 13, 26, 27, 29 (movie) mode, 25 (playback) button, 13, 26–30 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , see (scene) mode (wait) icon, 61 A Accessories, 58 AEL, 24 AF●, see Focus, indicator AF-area mode, 52 Assist modes, 18–21 Autofocus, see Focus Auto-focus mode movie menu, 57 shooting menu, 52 Auto off , 10, 45 Auto transfer, see Interface A/V cable, 31 A/V-out connector, 3, 31 B Backlit subjects, 14, 23 Batteries, 6–7, 47 Battery level indicator, 10, 61 Battery type, 47 Best Shot Selector, 23, 51 Black-and-white, 52 Blur, 12, 45, 61, 64 Blur warning, 45 Brightness, see Monitor set- tings BSS, see Best Shot Selector Burst shooting, see Continuous; Scene, Sports ( ) Button sound, see Sound settings C Clock, see Date Close-ups, 16, 23 Color options, 52, 68 Computer, 31–33, 46 copying pictures to, 31–33 Continuous, 51 Continuous AF, see Focus, mode Copies, 69. See also Copy (play- back menu); Cropping pictures; D-lighting; Small pic. Copy (playback menu), 56 Cropping pictures, 27 Cyanotype, 52 D Date, 7–8, 42, 44 Date and time, see Date printing, 38, 44 Date counter, see Date imprint Date imprint, 44 Daylight saving time, see Date DCF, see Design rule for Camera File system Default settings, 66, 67 Delete, 55 Deleting pictures, 13, 26, 55 in full-frame playback, 13, 26 selected pictures, 55 Design rule for Camera File system, 66 Digital Print Order Format, 37–38, 66 Direct Print, see PictBridge D-lighting, 28 DPOF, see Digital Print Order Format E E-mail, 48 Error messages, 61–62 Exif 2.2, 66 Exif Print, see Exif 2.2 Exposure compensation, 16 Extension, 68 F Face-priority AF, 19–20 Fill fl ash, 14 Firmware, 47 Firmware version, 47 Flash, 14, 67 mode, 14, 66, 67 Flash lamp, 3, 14 Focus, 4–5, 12, 52, 53, 57 area, 4–5, 12, 52 face-priority, 19–20 indicator, 5, 12 lock, 53 mode, 52, 57 movie, 57 shooting, 52 Format, 9, 46 Format card, 46 Format memory, 46 Framing, 11, 18–21, 43, 52, 53 assist, 18–21 guides, 18–21, 43 H Help, 40 I Image mode, 17, 48 Image size, see Image mode Indoor photography, 12, 14, 22 Interface, 31–35, 46 Internal memory, 4–5, 9, 46, 67 capacity of, 67 formatting, 46 J JPEG, 68 JPG, 68 L Landscapes, 19, 22–23 Language, 7, 46 Language, choosing, 7 Lens, 2, 60 M Macro close-up, 16 Memory cards, 4–5, 9, 46, 58, 67 approved, 58 capacity of, 67 formatting, 46 inserting and removing, 9 Memory card slot, 2, 9 Menus, 39 MENU button, 3, 39 Menus, 47 Metering, 50 Mode selector, 3 Monitor, 3, 4–5, 10, 43, 60 brightness, 43 indicators in, 4–5 Monitor settings, 43 MOV, 68 Movies, 25, 30, 57 recording, 25, 57 Index

Moving subjects, 21, 51 Multi selector, 3, 7, 39 N Night photography, 14, 21, 22–23 Noise reduction, 12, 19–23 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remaining, 10, 67 O On/off , see Power switch P PAL, see Video mode Panorama, 23–24 Photo info, see Monitor set- tings PictBridge, 34–38, 66 PictureProject, 1, 31–33 PLAYBACK MENU, 39, 54–56 Playback, 13, 26–30 full-frame, 13, 26 menu, 39, 54–56 movies, 30 on TV, 31 thumbnail, 26 voice memo, 29 zoom, 27 Portraits, 19–20, 21 Power-on lamp, 2, 10 Power switch, 2, 10, 45 Printing pictures, 34–38. See also Date and time, printing; Date imprint; Digital Print Or- der Format; PictBridge; Print set Print set, 38, 54 Print size, 36, 37, 67 Protect, 55 Protected pictures, 55, 69 Q QuickTime, 70 R Red-eye reduction, see Flash, mode Reset all, 47, 66–67 S (scene) mode, 17–24 Back light ( ), 23 Beach/Snow ( ), 22 Close-up ( ), 23 Copy ( ), 23 Dusk/Dawn ( ), 23 Fireworks show ( ), 23 Landscape ( ), 19 Museum ( ), 23 Night landscape ( ), 23 Night portrait ( ), 21 Panorama assist ( ), 23 Party/Indoor ( ), 22 Portrait ( ), 19–20 Sports ( ), 21 Sunset ( ), 22 Secure Digital (SD), see Memory cards Self-timer, 15, 68 Self-timer lamp, 2, 15 Sepia, 52 SET-UP MENU, 39, 41–47 SHOOTING MENU, 39, 48–53 Shutter-release button, 2, 12 Shutter sound, see Sound settings Single AF, see Focus, mode Size, see Image mode Sleep mode, see Auto off Slide show, 54 Slow sync, see Flash, mode Small pic., 56, 69 Smear, 60 Sound, 2, 25, 29, 30, 45 Sound settings, 45 Speedlight, see Flash Standby mode, see Auto off Start-up sound, see Sound settings Strap, camera, 2 Support information, 1 T Telephoto, see Zoom Television, 31, 46 connecting to, 31, 46 Thumbnail playback, 26 Time, see Date Time zone, 7–8, 42, 69 Timer, see Self-timer Transfer, 31–33 mark, 32, 46, 55 marking pictures for, 46, 55 Transfer marking, 55 Tripod, 3 T button, see Zoom buttons U USB, 46. See also Interface USB, 31–35, 46 cable, 31, 32, 35 connection, 31–35, 46 connector, 3 V VCR, 31 Video mode, 31, 46. See also Interface Vivid color, 52 Voice memo, 29 Volume, 29, 30, 45 W WAV, 68 Welcome screen, 41 White balance, 49–50 White balance, 49–50, 68 preset, 49–50 Wide angle, see Zoom W button, see Zoom buttons Z Zoom, 11 digital, 11 indicator, 4–5, 11 optical, 11 playback, 27 Zoom buttons, 3, 11

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