Nikon Coolpix  L12 User's Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 2
of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • ImageLink and the ImageLink print system All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 3
Introduction Preparation for Shooting L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode b Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode F Anti-shake Mode A One-Touch Portrait Mode i More on Playback T Movies O Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers m Shooting, Playback, and - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 4
remove 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 Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 5
. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 6
, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 7
for help. COOLPIX L12 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or 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 Use the interface cables sold or - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 8
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 9
10 Supported Batteries 10 Turning On and Off the Camera 10 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 12 Inserting Memory Cards 14 Removing Memory Cards 15 L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 16 Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On 16 Step2 Frame a Picture 18 Step3 Focus - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 10
on Playback 42 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 42 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 43 Editing Pictures Selecting Movie Options 51 Stop-Motion Movies 52 Y Auto-Focus Mode 53 Movie Playback 54 Deleting Movie Files 54 Camera 63 Setting the USB Option 64 Transferring Pictures to a - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 11
Startup 93 V Welcome Screen 93 W Date...94 Z Monitor Settings 97 f Date Imprint 98 b Vibration Reduction 100 u AF Assist 100 h Sound Settings 101 i Auto Off 101 M Format Memory/O Format Card 102 j Language 103 k Interface 103 n Reset All 104 g Battery Type 106 B Firmware Version 106 ix - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 12
Introduction Technical Notes 107 Optional Accessories 107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 108 Caring for the Camera 109 Cleaning 110 Storage ...111 Error Messages 112 Troubleshooting 117 Specifications 122 Supported Standards 125 Index...126 x - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 13
Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." • Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]). Screen Samples In this manual - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 14
Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 15
or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 16
) Speaker (c 48, 54) Built-in flash (c 24) Built-in microphone (c 48, 49) Lens (c 110, 122) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Self-timer lamp (c 26) AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100) Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) (c 107) Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 4 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 17
) Battery-chamber cover (c 10) Mode selector (c 8, 16, 29, 49) m button (c 9) Zoom buttons (c 18) t : Zoom out v : Zoom in j : Thumbnail play- back (c 42) k : Playback zoom (c 43) l : Help (c 9) Connector cover (c 62, 65, 68) Opening the connector cover Cable connector Memory card slot cover (c 14 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 18
AUTO 7 8 9 10 10 11 6 12 +1.0 13 17 9999 16 15 14 1 Shooting mode*... 16, 29, 38, 39, 49 2 Exposure lock 37 3 Macro close-up mode 27 4 Zoom indicator 18, 27 5 Focus indicator 20 6 Flash mode 24 7 Internal memory indicator .......... 17 8 Battery level indicator 16 9 ISO sensitivity - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 19
15 17 18 15/05/2007 12:00 1 9999.JPG 2 14 13 12 3 4 9999 /9999 5 10 9 7 6 11 8 1 Internal memory indicator .......... 17 2 Battery level indicator 16 3 Volume indicator 48, 54, 58 4 Voice memo recording guide...... 48 5 Voice memo playback guide....... 48 Current frame number/ 6 total - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 20
conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes, and let the camera do the rest. Voice recording, which records and plays back sound only menu, move cursor right, or make selection (J). Make selection. * In the manual, the multi selector buttons for moving the cursor or selec- 8 tion up - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 21
Introduction Basic Operations/Displaying the Help MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. L : Auto mode → b : Scene mode → T : Movie mode → A : One-touch portrait mode → F : Anti-shake mode → i : Playback mode → - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 22
as shown at right. 3 2 1 Preparation for Shooting 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 23
the Batteries j Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before removing or inserting batteries. j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 110 of this manual. • Do - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 24
is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green time will not be set. 4 Press J. • The [Home time zone] menu is displayed. Date Set time and date? No Yes Time zone London, Casablanca DaylightSaving l Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 25
Preparation for Shooting Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Select your home time zone (c 96) and press d. • The [Date] menu is displayed. Home time zone 6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. London, Casablanca - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 26
sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks into place. • Close the memory card slot cover. Terminals j Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 27
d. The screen shown at right will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d. • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until format- ting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12, be - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 28
" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Slide the mode selector to L. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Turn the camera on. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. ON / OFF 3 Check the battery level and number of exposures - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 29
the Camera On Indicators in L (auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, M is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 12 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 30
flash, and AF-assist illuminator. • When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera clockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. • Frame the picture with the main subject positioned near the center of the monitor. 12 Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 31
camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding v (k) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12 to reduce effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, producing clear images. With BSS enabled, the camera takes shots to a maximum of - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 32
used) icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover and the memory card slot cover, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 33
times, or use focus lock below. l Shutter-Release Button To set focus and focus and exposure Take a picture l Focus Lock To focus on off-center subject, use focus lock as described blow. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. 12 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 34
on using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). • Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • Press i or the shutter-release button again to return to the shooting mode. • When M is displayed, pictures will be recorded to - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 35
is turned off in voice recording mode (c 55) or audio playback mode (c 57), the camera will be turned on in audio playback mode. • Pictures stored to the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. k Deleting the Last Picture Taken In shooting mode, press T to delete the - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 36
ft.-26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-4.5 m (1.6 ft.-14.8 ft.). The following flash mode applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • For information on using the multi selector, - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 37
Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L12 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are 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 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 38
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 The focus and exposure are adjusted. Self-timer OFF ON OFF 10 12 4 12 and remains lit until the shutter is released. • A countdown of the time - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 39
mode is used for taking pictures of objects as digital zoom is in effect (zoom indicator turns yellow). • The F turns green, when the zoom indicator is moved to the right of the S. 4 Focus and shoot. • The macro close-up mode applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 40
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press I (exposure). 2 Press the • The exposure compensation applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the cam- era is turned off - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 41
Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Scene Mode In scene mode, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Modes Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release button. - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 42
Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. W T 3 using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). 4 Frame the subject and take the picture. Scene menu Set up Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Exit - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 43
the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6 frames are taken continuously at rate of about - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 44
H Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. C z1 H Off1 F Off I 01 u Auto1 1 - ically applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased record- 32 ing times. - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 45
the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20) always lights up green when the shutter-release button is pressed automat- ically applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased record- ing times. 33 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 46
M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close-range (c 27). • When the F turns green or the digital zoom is in effect (zoom indicator turns yellow), the camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 47
to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. u Auto1 C J H Off1 F Off I 01 u Auto1 1 Other settings can be selected. F Panorama assist (c 36) Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Use when taking - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 48
Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 35) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of up (S), or down (T). • The panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to the 12 direction pressed, and changes to white when d is pressed. • Before the first - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 49
cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (c 77) be adjusted until the series is finalized. The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (c 101) during shooting. lG The G icon (white) is displayed to show that white balance and exposure - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 50
picture. While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera takes a maximum of ten shots. They are then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest 12 level of detail) is saved. j Notes on Anti-shake Mode • Shutter speed is limited to a certain value for dark subjects - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 51
. ON / 2 Frame a picture using the K guide. • When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. • When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double border and the rest by a single border. The camera focuses on the face framed by the - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 52
The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set. Z Set up Display the setup menu (c 91). Z Image mode Choose an image mode (c 77). - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 53
focus is on the center of the frame. • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations; - When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame k Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode • Flash: Changeable - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 54
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing t (j) in full-frame playback (c 22) to 15/05/2007 30 M display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description c Choose - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 55
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press v (k) to enlarge the view of the picture cur- 3.0 rently displayed in full-frame playback (c 22) 3×. The center of the picture is visible in the monitor (quick playback zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of :SCROLL :ZOOM the picture - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 56
L12 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L12 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 57
Editing Pictures Enhancing 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 (c 22) or thumbnail (c 42) play- - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 58
Yes k Cropped Copy Image Mode Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies. (Unit: pixel) • d 2,592 × 1,944 • f 1,600 × 1,200 • i 640 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 59
from the following sizes: Option I 640×480 J 320×240 K 160×120 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to display on web pages. Suitable To exit without creating a new copy, press m. Small pic. 640×480 320×240 160×120 4 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and press d. • A small picture copy - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 60
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with E in for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX L12 may be not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other 48 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 61
end automatically when the internal memory or memory card is full. Movies j Recording Movies • The flash (c 24), self-timer (c 26), and exposure compensation (c 28) can not be used in movie mode. Macro close-up (c 27) can be used while movies are being recorded. • Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 62
The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. T Movie options Choose type of movie that will be recorded. Y Auto-focus mode Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. c 51 c 53 Displaying the Movie Menu Set the mode selector to T and press m to display the movie menu. W T Movie - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 63
is 2 GB. When the internal memory and memory card of 2 GB or less is used, the amount of the memory remaining is displayed as recordable time. Figures noted in the first line of each row in the Maximum movie length/frames column are for recording to the camera's internal memory (21 MB), while the - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 64
the-lens. 4 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame. • Use the frame superimposed in the camera monitor as a guide for To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a sufficiently charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for extended periods - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 65
is pressed halfway and locks at this position during recording. aFull-time AF Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed. Choose [Single AF] if the sound of the camera focusing interferes with recording. Movies k Movie File Names and Folder Names See - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 66
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recognized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 15/05/2007 15:30 0009.AVI 10s Playback display Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume. - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 67
001 15/05/2007 17:30 Max. rec. time 00:40:14 • To end recording, press the shutter-release button again. • Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card. Voice recording File number Length of recording - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 68
is not possible if the internal memory/card has less than ten seconds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient. • It added by pressing the multi selector G, H, I, or J during recording. The camera can locate the index during playback and begin playback from this point. The - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 69
the desired voice recording and press d. • The voice recording playback screen is displayed and playback starts. • Index markers show the index position /2007 08:00 Copy Play File number Control icons File number Playback time Index number Progress indicator Audio playback 001 15/05/2007 17:30 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 70
can be played back with a player that supports WAV format files (such as QuickTime). Indices added during recording work only when playing back on the camera. l Returning to the Voice Recording Mode Press i on the voice recording list screen to return to the voice recording mode. l Deleting - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 71
d. MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press d. • [Selected files]: Proceed to step 4 • [Copy all files]: Proceed to step 5 Copy sound files Exit Camera to card Selected files Copy all files - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 72
[No sound file.] Message When q is selected (c 57) without a sound file stored on the memory card, the message, [No sound file.], will be displayed. Press m to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card. 60 Voice Recording - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 73
your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 74
, do not pull the connector at an angle. • Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera's A/V connector and the A/V cable connector when connecting the cable to the camera. j Video Mode Be sure that the camera's video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 75
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied PictureProject software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 76
Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 103) in the setup menu on the camera before connecting the camera to the computer Set up Auto off Format card Language -- Interface -- Reset all -- Exit 4 Press G or H to choose [USB] and press d. Interface USB Video mode Auto transfer - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 77
Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. • Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera's USB connector and the USB cable connector when connecting the cable to the camera. • Connection may not be recognized - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 78
transfer is complete. • If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. Windows Vista/XP Home Edition - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 79
pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera's print set menu (c 73). l ImageLink-compatible Printers Users of ImageLink - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 80
Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. • Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera's USB connector and the USB cable - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 81
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture and press d. • The [ - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 82
002/008 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is dis- played, press m. • The print menu is displayed. W T 70 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 83
to full-frame playback. • Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display. • Press d when setting is complete. Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or memory card are printed. 71 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 84
terminate printing before it is complete. Back Printing 002/004 Cancel Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers k Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the current printer), [3.5 x 5 in.], [5 x 7 in.], [Postcard], [100 x 150 mm - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 85
used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 125) or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF. In pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 86
when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera's date and time setting are changed from the setup print the date on pictures from a printer that does not support DPOF (position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand corner of the picture). When the - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 87
provided with your printer for information on how to operate the printer. 1 Attach the supplied Dock Insert PV-13 to the printer. 2 Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP]. USB PTP Mass storage Exit 3 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 88
menu. Z Image mode* c 77 Choose image size and quality. d White balance* c 79 Match white balance to the light source. q Continuous* c 81 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. A BSS* c 82 Use the "best shot selector" to choose the sharpest picture. d Color Options* c 83 Apply color - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 89
Shooting Menu Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of use the picture. Image mode High(3072 ) Normal(3072) Normal(2592) Normal(2048) PC screen(1024) MENU Exit Option Size (pixels) Description F High (3072★) Highest quality, suitable for - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 90
e Normal (2048) h PC screen (1024) i TV screen (640) B 16:9 Internal memory (21 MB) 6 12 17 27 93 175 16 Memory card (256 MB) 70 140 195 305 1,045 1,965 185 Print size (300 dpi; cm/in.) 26×19.5/10×7.7 26×19.5/10×7.7 22×16.5/8.7×6.5 17×13/6.7×5 9×7/3.5×2.5 5×4/2×1.5 26×14/10×5.5 * All figures are - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 91
the shade, direct sunlight, or Fluorescent Exit under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. j Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. l Flash Use with the flash. At - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 92
the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [White bal. preset] and press d. • The camera zooms in. • For information on using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). White balance Auto White bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 93
or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each each time shutter-release button is pressed. q Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, camera takes pictures continuously. COOLPIX L12 can take up - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 94
camera movement can Off result in blurred pictures, or when parts focus, exposure, and white balance for all pic- tures are determined by the first picture in each series. A On Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations where camera shake may occur. Camera takes - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 95
-and-white. B Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. A Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. Color Options Standard color Vivid color Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype MENU Exit The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than [Standard color - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 96
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in color options White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when [Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color Options]. Applied white balance - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 97
set c 73 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. z Slide show c 87 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. A Delete c 88 Delete all or selected pictures. D Protect c 88 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 98
for a print set (c 73), deletion (c 88), protection from deletion (c 88), transfer (c 89), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 90), or for the welcome screen (c 93), the screen shown at right is displayed. Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures. 1 Press - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 99
The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automated "slide show" with a three-second interval between per- formed for 30 minutes. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are per- formed for another three minutes. 87 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 100
below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. - back mode and the erase selected images screen, and by the Q icon (c 42) in 4- or 9-picture thumbnail playback mode. 88 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 101
for existing pictures. When the camera is connected to a computer with PictureProject installed via the supplied USB cable, pressing d transfers only the . • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make of camera. Use the COOLPIX L12 to select the - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 102
memory card when playback mode is applied, the message, [Memory contains no images.], will be displayed. Press m to display the copy option screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card the folder is not copied and an error message will be displayed. k Copies - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 103
memory or memory card. Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. Interface Adjust settings for connection to television or computer. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Battery Type Choose type of batteries inserted in camera. Firmware version Display camera firmware - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 104
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose [Set up] the setup menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Continuous BSS Exit Displaying the menu screen Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Continuous BSS MENU Exit ? Press the multi selector G - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 105
Off]. Welcome screen Nikon Animation Select an image Exit Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation (default setting) Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 106
2007 15:30 Date -- Time zone Exit Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 96) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are displayed. Home time zone and daylight saving - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 107
, and Setup Menus j The Back-up Battery The back-up battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. k X (Home Time Zone) • To switch to the home time zone, choose X in step 2 and - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 108
Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time , Guam +11 New Caledonia +12 Auckland, Fiji Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 96 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 109
Camera monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode Show info 15/05/2007 15:30 0004.JPG 12 4/ 4 Auto info The same information displayed when [Show info] is selected Playback, and Setup Menus 15/05/2007 15:30 0004.JPG Framing grid 12 4/ 4 Indicators are displayed in the monitor (c 6). In L mode, - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 110
, Playback, and Setup Menus j Date Imprint • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. • Dates imprinted at an image mode (c 77) setting of [TV screen(640)] may be difficult to read. Choose [PC screen(1024)] or larger when using date imprint. • The date is recorded - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 111
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option 2007 ---------- Exit Display options Number of days Years and days Yrs, mnths, days MENU Exit Sample date counter time stamps are shown below. 02/ 18.05.2007 Two days remaining 02/ 22.05.2007 Two days elapsed Shooting, - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 112
to [Off], the camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus j Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the camera recovers from the standby mode, the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 113
batteries, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode, if no operations are performed for a certain period of time. The camera ], the monitor turns off and the power-on lamp blinks. If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds, the camera enters standby mode. j Auto Off - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 114
memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 115
j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) and Setup Menus k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device. USB Select [PTP] (default setting) or [Mass storage] for connection to computer (c - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 116
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following Scene mode (c 29) One-touch portrait Option Portrait effect (c 40) Movie menu Option Movie options (c 51) Auto-focus mode (c 53) Shooting menu Option Image mode (c 77) White balance (c 79) Continuous (c 81) BSS (c 82 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 117
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Option Menus (c 92) Quick startup (c 93) Welcome screen (c 93) Photo info (c 97) Brightness [Language] (c 103), [USB], and [Video mode] in the [Interface] menu (c 103), [Battery Type] (c 106), [Select an image] in the [Welcome screen] menu (c 93), and - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 118
Lithium Exit Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium LR6 alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L12 Ver.XX Back Shooting, Playback - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 119
1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications. If the device does not support memory card specifications, insert the memory card into the camera and connect the camera to a computer via the supplied USB cable to transfer - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 120
with a three-digit folder number followed by a five-character identifier: "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., "101P_001"; c 36), "NIKON" for all other taken until the medium is formatted (c 102) or a new memory card inserted. Technical Notes 108 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 121
for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 122
illuminator (c 4) conforms to the following IEC standard: k Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 16). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 123
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. Technical Notes - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 124
. Display Problem Solution c S (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 94 Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. 10, K Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries. 106 Warning! Battery exhausted. p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. 20 • Use focus lock. I Camera cannot - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 125
Messages Display Problem Solution c I Error occurred while Format internal memory 102 Image cannot be recording picture. or memory card. saved Camera has run out of • Insert new memory 14 file numbers. card. • Format internal mem- 102 ory or memory card. Cannot edit selected pic - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 126
the zone as home. current time zone Lens error J I Communications error Lens error. USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing. Turn camera off and then 10 on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. If PictureProject displays error, click [OK] to exit. Resume - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 127
Display Problem Solution c J System error Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove 10 and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Iw Running out of ink or Printer error. printer error. Check - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 128
Display Problem Solution c I Interface error Other peripheral devices Do not connect other - have been connected devices to the cable con- while camera is con- nector while camera is nected to ImageLink connected to ImageLink compatible printer. compatible printer. Memory card has - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 129
retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank Monitor is hard to read Camera turns off without warning [Format memory]>[Format] option not available Date and time of recording - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 130
battery, 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 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 131
Troubleshooting Problem Cause used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording 49 movies. Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when [Multi- 81 shot 16] modes. 100 31-35 Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 110 Colors are unnatural White balance does not - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 132
• Choose correct video mode. • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. 103 14, 15 PictureProject does not start when camera is connected • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 133
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than 1, camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L12. Cannot transfer pictures d cannot be used to transfer pictures from 15 internal memory when [Mass storage] is selected for [USB] or if memory card - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 134
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels CCD 7.1 million 1/2.5-in. CCD Total pixels 7.41 million Lens Focal length 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens 5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105 mm) f/-number Construction - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 135
Weight Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) without battery and memory card Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40 °C (+32 to 104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-MH1 batteries operated at an ambient temperature - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 136
displayed. Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Dock Insert PV-13 Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 135.5 × 17 × 63 mm (5.3 × 6.7 × 24.8 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 30 g (1.1 oz) Technical Notes k Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 137
-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 optimal color - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 138
type 11, 106 Battery-chamber cover 5 Beach/snow 32 Best shot selector 82 Brightness 97 BSS 82 C Cable connector 5, 65, 68 Cleaning 110 body 110 lens 110 monitor 110 Close up 34 Color options 83 Computer, connecting to 63 Continuous 81 Copy 35 copying pictures to 90 Crop 46 D Date 12, 94 Date counter - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 139
, 107 Error messages 112-116 Exif version 2.2 125 Exposure compensation 28 Extension 108 F Face-priority AF 41 File names 108 Fireworks show 34 Firmware version 106 Flash 4, 24 lamp 25 mode 24 Flash lamp 5 Focus 20, 21 Focus area 6, 20 Folder names 108 Formatting internal memory 102 memory cards 15 - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 140
101 Speaker 4 SSCN 108 Standby mode 11 Strap, camera 4 Sunset 33 T Television 62 connecting to 62 Time zone 12, 94 time zone list 96 Transfer marking pictures for, 66 Transfer marking 89, 103 Transferring pictures 65 Tripod 5 U USB 64, 66, 68, 103 cable (UC-E6) 63, 65, 68 V Vibration reduction - Nikon Coolpix |  L12 User's Manual - Page 141
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