Nikon L15  L15 User's Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon L15 |  L15 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 L15 |  L15 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 H One-touch Portrait Mode c More on Playback D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 4
coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and 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 Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 5
off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 12). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 6
input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 7
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 COOLPIX L15 v - Nikon L15 |  L15 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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 9
Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Insert the Batteries...12 Supported Batteries ...12 Turning On and Off the Camera...12 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 14 Inserting Memory Cards ...16 Removing Memory Cards - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 10
Table of Contents C Shooting Suited for the Scene 32 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...32 Setting the Scene Mode...32 Features ...33 H One-touch Portrait Mode...40 Shooting in the One-Touch Portrait Mode 40 The One-touch Portrait Menu ...41 c More on Playback...42 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 11
Options: The Shooting Menu 66 Displaying the Shooting Menu...66 A Image Mode ...67 B White Balance...69 C Continuous ...71 F Color Options...72 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...73 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 74 Displaying the Playback Menu...74 b Slide Show...76 c Delete ...77 ix - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 12
Reset All ...91 s Battery Type ...93 d Protect ...93 h Copy ...93 r Firmware Version ...94 Technical Notes...95 Optional Accessories ...95 Approved Memory Cards ...95 Image File and Folder Names ...96 Caring for the Camera ...97 Cleaning ...99 Storage ...99 Error Messages...100 Troubleshooting...103 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 13
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L15 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it - Nikon L15 |  L15 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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 15
material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 16
4 Built-in flash 26 5 Speaker 51 6 Self-timer lamp 28, 98 AF-assist illuminator 23, 33, 87, 98 7 Built-in microphone 48 8 Lens 97, 108 9 Power connector cover for optional AC adapter 95 10 Eyelet for camera strap 11 11 Connector cover 52, 54, 58 12 Cable connector 52, 54, 58 13 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 17
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction 11 12 13 14 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) 49, 66, 74 8 k (apply selection) button 9 9 l (delete) button 24, 25, 51 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 16 11 Tripod socket 12 ImageLink 65 13 SD - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 18
22 6 Digital zoom interpolation indicator... 21 13 "Date not set" indicator 100 Time zone indicator 81 14 Date imprint 85 Number of exposures remaining 15 (still pictures 18 Movie length 48 16 Focus area 22 7 Flash mode 26 8 Internal memory indicator 19 9 Battery level indicator - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 19
Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 14 13 12 10 11 1 2 15/11/2007 12:00 3 9999.JPG 4 5 6 9999 9999 9 7 8 1 Date of recording 14 2 Time of recording 14 3 Internal memory indicator 19 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 File number and type 96 6 Volume indicator 51 Current frame - Nikon L15 |  L15 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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 21
up MENU 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 L15 |  L15 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. Easy auto mode Image mode Set up Exit The selected option Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 23
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 sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16. Exit Back Attaching the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 24
2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 1 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal - Nikon L15 |  L15 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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 26
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 selector to - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 27
and year are displayed and press k or K. The settings are applied. Date D M Y 15 11 2007 15 10 8 Press k to exit the screen. The camera enters shooting mode. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu. D Change the selected date and time To change the already set - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 28
slot cover. Make sure that the camera is off (the power-on lamp and the monitor are off) before opening the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Insert the memory card. Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 29
to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject the memory card - Remove the battery - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 30
how to take pictures in G (easy auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Proceed to step 4 when U is displayed - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 31
the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode Shooting mode U displayed in easy auto mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 32
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. 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 33
Image mode Zoom ratio z, y, Y 3.0× (up to the maximum optical zoom ratio) j 9.0× (digital zoom up to 3.0×) e 3.6× (digital zoom up to 1.2×) k 12× (digital zoom up to 4.0×) g 4.2× (digital zoom up to 1.4×) The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches the maximum - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 34
displayed and the C or X icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, 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 data or in damage - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 35
, use focus lock as described blow. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. 10 Position the subject in AF-assist illuminator can be set to [Off] manually (A 87), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. 23 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 36
additional pictures. Hold the multi selector down to fast forward or rewind. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press the shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 37
A/D/y switch to the shooting mode selected 8 in the shooting-mode selection menu. C Viewing Pictures Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. C Deleting the Last Picture Taken In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken. Erase 1 image - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 38
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-6.3 m (19.7 in.-20 ft. 8.0 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.53.7 m (19.7 in.-12 ft. 1.7 in.). U V W X Y Auto Flash fires automatically when - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 39
the battery COOLPIX L15 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 "redeye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix cases, other portions of pictures - Nikon L15 |  L15 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. Turn vibration reduction (A 86) off when - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 41
normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds. 3 Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture. The camera can focus at a distance of 15 cm (5.9 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned over K). Macro mode - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 42
Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 43
mode button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A and press k. • The camera enters A (auto) mode. • Press d to select an option from the shooting menu. (A 66) 3 Frame the subject and shoot. Auto mode 10 Auto Mode - Nikon L15 |  L15 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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 45
exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Digital zoom is not available. Shooting Suited for the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. m W n Off p Off o - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 46
balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Digital zoom is not available. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the [Vibration reduction] (A 86) setting and hold the camera steadily. h Auto2 m V1 n - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 47
0.0* * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn OQ Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 22) always lights; however, focus may not be set for - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 48
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 a distance of 15 cm (5.9 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned over K). The closest - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 49
be selected. p Panorama assist (A 38) Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Suited for the Scene 37 - Nikon L15 |  L15 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. Turn vibration reduction (A 86) off when using a tripod. 1 Use the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 51
until the series is finalized. The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 88) during shooting balance settings. 9 D Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 54) and use - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 52
k. The one-touch portrait mode is displayed. One-touch portrait 2 Frame a picture. • When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. • Up to 5 people can be detected. • When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double border and - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 53
. • If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again. • In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 23), the subject may not be in focus despite the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 54
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. 15/11/2007 1 To Use Description A Choose - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 55
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) X4.0 zooms the current picture. While the image is zoomed in, the zoom ratio is displayed in the monitor. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom in Zoom out View - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 56
L15 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L15 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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 57
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 42 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 58
No Yes 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: pixels). • y 3,264 × 2,448 • Z 2,816 × 2,112 • e 2,592 × 1,944 • f 2,272 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 59
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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 60
before movie recording begins. • Once movie recording begins, optical zoom cannot be adjusted. Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies (except for the stop-motion movie) are being recorded. C Autofocus Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks the focus - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 61
640 × 480 pixels Frame rate for playback: 15 frames per second Movies C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Option Internal memory (approx.23 MB) Memory card (256 MB) J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small size 320P 23 sec. 1 min. 5 sec. 4 min. 20 sec. 12 min. D Small size - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 62
lens. 4 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame. Use the frame superimposed in the camera monitor as a guide memory or memory card becomes camera from turning off unexpectedly, use fresh batteries. • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 63
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie mode icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. The icon for the movie mode differs according to the movie option (A 49) selected in shooting. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 64
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. B Video Mode Be sure that the camera's video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The 52 video mode - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 65
stored on the memory card to the computer (A 55). Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.9) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. B Note on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use fresh batteries to prevent the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 66
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. Windows Vista/XP When the AutoPlay dialog is - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 67
2 GB, the intended device must support the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures. • Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 68
Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files Navigate to the be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD. • After installation is complete, information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker. D Image File - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 69
off and disconnect USB cable B Note on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use fresh batteries to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (available separately). Do not - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 70
2 Print selection 15/11 2007 NO. 12 [ 12 ] B Connecting the USB 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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 71
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 58), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 72
Start print Copies Paper size Exit Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 58), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press d. The - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 73
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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 74
Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown 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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 75
create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 111). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 76
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 menu after pictures are recorded date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting. 64 Only the imprinted date is printed on pictures even if - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 77
operating the printer. 1 Attach the Dock Insert PV-15 (supplied) to the printer. 2 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. 3 Print pictures. Follow the procedures described in the printer manual. Removing the Dock Insert Place your thumbs where indicated, press and lift. Connecting to - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 78
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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 79
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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 80
of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Setting Internal memory Memory card1 Print size (printed (approx. 23 MB) (256 MB) at 300 dpi; cm/in.)2 z High (3264P) 6 60 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 81
adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 82
lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector to choose [b Preset manual] in the white balance menu, and press k. The camera zooms in. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose [Measure]. To apply the most recently measured value for - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 83
is set to off. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. shot 16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 1.3 frames per second the current image mode setting and the memory card used. B Note on Best Shot - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 84
Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. The effects of the - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 85
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]. - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 86
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 a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete Delete all or selected pictures. g Small pic. Create a small copy of the current picture. A 45 A 63 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 87
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 63) and deletion (A 77) • Set up menu: Welcome screen (A 80), protect (A 93) and copy (A 93) Follow the procedure - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 88
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 operations are performed for 30 minutes. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three 76 minutes. - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 89
c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 75). 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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 90
Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. s Battery type Choose type of batteries inserted in camera. d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. 78 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 91
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Press d in shooting mode to display the shooting menu and use the multi selector to choose [Set - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 92
welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 93
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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 94
is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. Time zone 15/11/2007 00:30 London,Casablanca Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 95
Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A 15) The camera supports the time zones listed below. When travelling to or from destinations which are not listed below, use the [Date] menu to set the camera clock to local time. (A 14, 81). GMT +/- -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 Location Midway, Samoa Hawaii - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 96
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to /2007 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 10 44 Auto info (default setting) The current settings or operation guide is displayed for five seconds, as in [Show info] above. After five seconds, display will be the same - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 97
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 6). B Date Imprint • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. • Dates pictures. In such a case, it is unnecessary to imprint date - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 98
reduction is not enabled. B Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting. • Due to characteristics of the vibration - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 99
) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected, and twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and start-up sound will come when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from [On] (default setting) and - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 100
set to [5m] or more. C Notes on Auto Off The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following cases: • While menus are displayed: 3 minutes 88 • While slide show is automatically repeated or AC adapter is connected: 30 minutes Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 101
deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L15, format them. 89 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 102
Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 23 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 Simplified Chinese Traditional - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 103
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 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 104
before selecting [Reset all]. • Settings for [Date] (A 81), [Language] (A 90), [Video mode] (A 90), [Battery Type] (A 93) and picture stored in the camera for the welcome screen (A 80) in the setup menu and [Preset manual] (A 70) in the [White balance] menu will remain unaffected even if [Reset all - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 105
) COOLPIX (NiMH) 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, that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 106
selection screen (A 75). All images: Copy all pictures. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on Copying Pictures • ) for more information. r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L15 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 107
) MH-71 battery charger EH-65A AC adapter (connects as shown) 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 USB cable A/V cable EH-62B AC adapter cannot be used. USB cable UC-E6 Audio/Video cable EG-CP14 Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX L15. SanDisk 128 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 108
shown on camera monitor) Extension (signifies the file type) Original digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (A 38) (e.g. "101P_001") and file numbers will be assigned automatically starting with "0001." • If files are copied between the internal memory and the memory card - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 109
or vibration. B Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 110
illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: C Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 111
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. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. 99 Technical Notes - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 112
used. P Warning! This card cannot be read. Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. • Check that connectors are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera. Choose [Yes] and - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 113
card. File not created with COOLPIX L15. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. View file on computer or other device. Picture is protected. Disable protection. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 114
operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable. • Check printer. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select [Resume - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 115
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 Cause/Solution A Monitor is blank • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 116
the battery, then turn 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 of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 117
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used: • When one-touch portrait option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes. 87 33-37 Pictures appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 99 Colors - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 118
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). If V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in e ([Night portrait] scene mode) is used, in-Camera Red Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 119
Troubleshooting Problem Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 120
Nikon COOLPIX L15 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels CCD 8.0 million 1/2.5-in. CCD Total pixels 8.29 million Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens to actual picture) Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) Secure Digital (SD) memory cards File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 121
(Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai Power sources • Two AA alkaline, lithium, or oxyride batteries • Two EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (available separately) • EH-65A AC adapter (available separately) Technical Notes Battery life* Approx. 160 shots with alkaline, 580 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 122
. Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Dock Insert PV-15 Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 135.5 × 15 × 63 mm (5.3 × 0.6 × 2.5 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 25 g (0.9 oz) Technical Notes B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 123
-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 L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 124
) 12, 93 ZR6 (AA) 12, 93 Battery charger 95 Battery level indicator 6, 18 112 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5 Beach/snow (g) 32, 34 Best shot selector (BSS) 71 Black-and-white 72 Blur 104 Brightness 84 C Cable connector 4, 52, 54, 58 Cleaning Body 99 Lens 99 Monitor 99 Close up (k) 32, 36 - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 125
AF 41 File names 96 Fill flash 26 Fireworks show (m) 32, 36 Firmware version 94 Flash 4 lamp 5, 27 mode 9, 26, 73 Fluorescent 69 JPEG 108 JPG 96 L Landscape (c) 32, 33 Language 14, 90 Lens 4, 99 Index M Macro mode 9, 29 Memory card 6-7, 16, 68, 95 approved 95 capacity of 68 formatting 89 Inserting - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 126
, 25 thumbnail 42 zoom 43 Playback menu 74-77 Portrait (b) 32, 33 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 63 Print size 68 Printer 57 Protect 93 R Red-eye reduction 27 Reset all 91 RSCN 96 S Secure Digital (SD) memory card 1 Self-timer 9, 28, 73 Self-timer lamp 4, 28 Sepia 72 Setup menu - Nikon L15 |  L15 User's Manual - Page 127
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