Nikon Coolpix L16 L18 / L16 User's Manual
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- Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 1
DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 2
trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 3
Introduction First Steps G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode A Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene c More on Playback D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 4
Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not Disassemble Touching the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 5
and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 6
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 7
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 8
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 9
Safety ...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Shutter-release Button ...11 First Steps ...12 Insert the Batteries...12 Supported Batteries ...12 Turning On and Off the Camera...12 Setting Display Language - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 10
Table of Contents A Auto Mode...31 Shooting in the Auto Mode...31 C Shooting Suited for the Scene 32 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...32 Setting the Scene Mode...32 Features ...33 c More on Playback...40 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 40 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 41 Editing - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 11
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 49 Connecting to a TV...49 Connecting to a Computer...50 Before Connecting the Camera...50 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 51 Connecting to a Printer...54 Connecting the Camera and Printer...55 Printing - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 12
Optional Accessories ...91 Approved Memory Cards ...91 Image File and Folder Names...92 Caring for the Camera ...93 Cleaning ...95 Storage ...95 Error Messages...96 Troubleshooting...99 Specifications ...104 Supported Standards ...107 Index ...108 x - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 13
Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual that more A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 14
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 of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 15
Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 16
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations. 1 23 4 5 11 Lens cover closed 6 12 7 13 10 9 8 1 Shutter-release button 22 2 Power-on lamp 12 3 Power switch 18 4 Built-in - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 17
1 2 345 6 Parts of the Camera 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) button 8 4 Flash lamp 27 5 Multi selector 9 Zoom buttons 20 f : Zoom out 20 6 g : Zoom in 20 h : Thumbnail playback 40 i : Playback zoom 41 j : Help 11 7 d - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 18
Parts of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). They will display only for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting 24 5 6 1 3 23 7 22 8 21 20 19 18 10 +1.0 1/60 F2.8 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 19
Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 1 2 34 13 12 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 10 11 5 999 999 6 9 8 7 999 999 a 9999 9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Date of recording 14 2 Time of recording 14 3 Volume indicator 48 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 Image mode 63 Movie options 47 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 20
Introduction Basic Operations The Shooting Mode Button • Press the shooting mode button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. The Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 21
Set up Exit C Notes on the Multi Selector Multiple operations are available with the multi selector but no detailed operation is described here. In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J and K. 9 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 22
Introduction Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). To exit the menu display, press d again. Auto mode Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Set up Exit The selected option Displayed when the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 23
Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 24
Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 1 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) Turning On - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 25
First Steps Insert the Batteries B Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 26
First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the multi - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 27
First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time 6 Change the date and time. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press the multi selector J or K to change the highlighted item. The highlight moves in the order of day (D), month (M) and year (Y) or vice versa (the order Date D M Y - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 28
First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (21 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 91). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 29
First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 30
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in G (easy auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 31
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting mode U displayed in easy auto mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 32
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, selftimer lamp and built-in microphone. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 33
Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 34
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. When - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 35
. 10.5 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.7 m (5 ft. 6.9 in.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (A 83), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. 23 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 36
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold the multi selector down to fast - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 37
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Use g (i) f (h) Description A Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 38
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-7.7 m (19.7 in.-25 ft. 3.1 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-4.5 m (19.7 in.-14 ft. 9.1 in.). U V W X Y Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Auto with red-eye reduction - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 39
fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 40
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 41
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and press k. The - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 42
to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 43
Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting and color options in the shooting menu, and take pictures. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. Auto Mode 2 Press - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 44
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 45
Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. • Digital zoom is not available. m V* n Off* p Off - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 46
Shooting in the Scene Mode e Night portrait OQ Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. • Digital zoom is not available. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 47
Shooting in the Scene Mode h Sunset O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn OQ Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 48
Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at closerange. Macro mode (A 29) is on and the zoom indicator is automatically moved to the closest focus position. • The camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the lens when the F and - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 49
Shooting in the Scene Mode o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. m m n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* * - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 50
Shooting in the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k (A 32). The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 51
5 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. Shooting in the Scene Mode End 4 Shooting Suited for the Scene B Panorama Assist Flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), macro mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 52
More on Playback More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. 17 To Use Description A Choose - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 53
Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. The following operations can be - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 54
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 92). The editing features described below are available. Editing function D-Lighting (A 43) Crop (A 44) Small picture (A 45) Description Create a copy of the current picture with - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 55
More on Playback Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 56
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 41) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • The image displayed in full-frame - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 57
More on Playback Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120 Description Suited to television - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 58
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to choose D and press k. • The maximum - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 59
The Movie Menu Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 60
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie options (A 47) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/05/2008 15:30 0010.AVI Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 61
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied A/V cable (supplied only with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 2 Connect the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 62
software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. B - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 63
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 64
the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. 52 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 65
the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker. D Image File Names - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 66
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 107) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take pictures Select pictures for printing using Print set option (A 60) Connect to printer (A 55) Print pictures one at a time (A 56) - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 67
Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. Connecting to a Printer 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 68
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 55), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 69
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer 5 Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press k. 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 70
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Paper size 4 × 6 in. - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 71
before all copies have been printed, press k. Back Printing 002/010 Cancel Current print/total number of prints B Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., Postcard, 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 72
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 107). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 73
) in the setup menu, shooting date will be imprinted on pictures. If you use such pictures, date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting. Only the imprinted date is printed on pictures even if Date is selected from the Print Set. 61 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 74
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu in auto mode (A 31) contains the following options. A Image mode1 Choose image size and quality. B White balance2 Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous2 Continuous and BSS settings can be - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 75
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 76
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 77
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See, "Preset Manual" (A 66) for more information. c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 78
Exit Reference object frame 5 Press k. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded. C Note on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, 66 the camera cannot measure a value for - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 79
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Motion is captured in a series of pictures. Continuous and BSS settings can be applied. If any setting other than Single is applied, flash mode is set to off. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 80
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 81
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, Multi-shot 16 or BSS. Applied setting is restored when Single is - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 82
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I D-lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures. a Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 83
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures To select multiple pictures, the screen shown at right is displayed in the menus below. • Playback menu: Print set (A 60) and deletion (A 73) • Set up menu: Welcome screen (A 76), protect (A 89) and copy (A 89) Follow the procedure - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 84
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show." 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before choosing - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 85
c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 71). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 86
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 87
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu G (easy auto) mode Press d to display the setup menu. Set up Easy auto mode Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit Auto Mode, Scene Mode, and Movie Mode Press d to display the shooting menu and use the multi selector to choose - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 88
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Text labels for menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Set up Auto mode Menus Welcome screen -- Date -- Monitor settings -- Exit Menu - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 89
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See "Setting Display Language, Date and Time" (A 14) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 90
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. The travel destination menu is displayed. 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 91
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A 14) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 14, 77). The table contains some locations - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 92
:30 0004.JPG Framing grid 80 7 In G (easy auto) mode, A (auto) mode, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures; other current settings or operation guide is displayed for a few seconds, as in Auto info above. In other shooting modes, the current settings or operation - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 93
Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 61). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 94
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Anti-shake AE Set anti-shake AE which automatically increases the shutter speed in shooting still pictures to reduce the camera and subject blurs. When anti-shake AE is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 95
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 96
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off To reduce the drain on the batteries, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 13), if no operations are performed for a certain period of time. The power-on lamp flashes in standby mode. If no - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 97
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu. Format memory - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 98
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish Arabic Simplified Chinese - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 99
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 26) Self-timer (A 28) Macro mode (A 29) Exposure compensation (A 30) Default value* Auto Off Off 0.0 * For the default settings - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 100
), Language (A 86), Video mode (A 86), Battery type (A 89) and picture stored in the camera for the welcome screen (A 76) in the setup menu and Preset manual (A 66) in the White balance menu will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 88 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 101
matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Lithium LR6 alkaline batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Note, however - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 102
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 2 Select a copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 71). All images: Copy all pictures. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG- and AVI- format files can - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 103
Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 104
assigned automatically in ascending order, starting with "0001") • Files are stored in folders automatically named with a three-digit folder number followed by NIKON (e.g. "100NIKON"). If a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 105
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 106
Caring for the Camera B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 28, 83) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: C Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 107
be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. 95 Technical Notes - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 108
protected. P This card cannot be used. P This card cannot be read. P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes N Out of memory. Problem Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Camera cannot focus. Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete. Write-protect - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 109
Messages Display Problem Solution . Time out error while recording movie. Select picture that supports 42 crop, D-Lighting or small picture. Choose memory card again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. P USB cable disconnected Turn camera off - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 110
Solution A Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select - Resume and press k to resume printing.* Specified size of paper is Load the specified paper, not loaded in printer. select Resume and press - k to - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 111
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 112
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 113
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used: • When b Portrait or e Night portrait is selected from the scene mode menu. • When - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 114
Troubleshooting Problem is applied in the image-mode setting. • Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. • Other cameras may be card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is off - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 115
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 116
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels CCD Total pixels Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 117
Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range Flash control Specifications COOLPIX L18: • 3264 × 2448 [High (3264P) / Normal (3264)] • 2592 × 1944 [Normal (2592)] • - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 118
PAL I/O terminals • Audio/video (A/V) out • Digital I/O (USB) Supported languages Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, Greek, French, Indonesian trial use only. Technical Notes B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 119
is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 120
Technical Notes Index Symbols U Anti-shake AE 19, 82 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 8, 31 B Battery level indicator 18 l Delete button 5, 25 G Easy auto mode 8, 18 o Exposure compensation 9, 30 m Flash mode 9, 26 j Help 11 i Playback zoom 41 h Thumbnail playback 40 f and g zoom buttons 5, - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 121
Exif version 2.2 107 Exposure compensation 9, 30 Extension 92 F Face Priority 20, 23 File names 92 Fill flash 26 Firmware version 90 Flash 4 lamp 5, 27 mode 9, 26, 69 Fluorescent 65 Focus 6, 22 area 6, 22 indicator 6, 22 Focus lock 31 Folder names 92 Format 17, 85 Framing 20 FSCN 92 Full-frame - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 122
4 Sports (d) 32, 33 SSCN 92 Standard color 68 Strap, Camera 11 Sunset (h) 32, 35 Support information 2 110 T Television 49 connecting to 49 Thumbnail playback 40 Time zone 14-15, 77, 79 screen 76 White balance 65, 69 preset manual 66 Z Zoom 20 buttons 5, 20, 29, 48, 56 indicator 6 playback 41 - Nikon Coolpix L16 | L18 / L16 User's Manual - Page 123
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