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Playing Voice Recordings 1 VOICE RECORDING 2 File number SELECT SOUND FILE 2006. 10. 10 20:18 Max rec time 03:44:41 001 2006. 09. 01 11:11 MENU Back REC 002 2006. 10. 10 01:58 MENU Copy OK Confirm Date of recording Highlight (Voice Recording) in the scene menu and press the center of the multi selector. The available recording time is displayed. Press the button. Currently saved voice recordings are listed. 3 Control icons AUDIO PLAYBACK File number 004 2006. 10. 21 20:30 Date of recording Playback time 00:00:10/00:00:48 Length of recording Index number Index: 02 Volume Progress indicator OK Confirm Index markers Scene Mode Highlight the desired voice recording and press the center of the multi selector. The voice recording playback screen is displayed and playback starts. Volume can be adjusted with the button during voice recording playback and the controls of the voice recording playback are displayed at the top of the monitor; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, and press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation. To Pause playback Press Description Use multi selector to select icon, then press the center of the multi selector to pause playback. 35

Section	Page
Trademark Information	2
Symbols and Conventions	3
Memory Cards	3
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.	4
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:	4
WARNINGS	4
Turn off in the event of malfunction	4
Do not disassemble	4
Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas	4
Handle the camera strap with care	4
Keep out of reach of children	4
Observe caution when handling batteries	4
Observe the following precaution when handling the battery charger	5
Use appropriate cables	5
Handle moving parts with care	6
CD-ROMs	6
Observe caution when operating the flash	6
Do not fire the flash while it is touching a person or object	6
Avoid contact with liquid crystal	6
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.	7
CAUTIONS	7
Notice for Customers in Canada	8
CAUTION	8
ATTENTION	8
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries	8
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction	8
Disposing of Data Storage Devices	9
Introduction	13
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L2/L3 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictu...	13
The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera.	13
The illustrations in this manual and the Quick Start Guide show the COOLPIX L3.	13
Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual and the Quick Start Guide may differ from the actual display.	13
Attach the strap as shown below.	14
Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items, then press the center to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to:	15
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings):	16
1 Shooting mode 13, 23, 39	16
2 Exposure lock 32	16
3 Macro close-up mode 22	16
4 Zoom indicator 14, 22	16
5 Focus indicator 15	16
6 Flash mode 18	16
7 Camera shake icon 16	16
8 Internal memory/Memory card indicator 11	16
9 Battery level indicator 13	16
10 Sensitivity 16	16
11 Self-timer indicator 20	16
12 “Date not set” indicator 88 Time zone indicator 64	16
13 Date imprint/Date counter 67	16
14 Number of exposures remaining 13, 98 Movie length 39, 98	16
15 Focus area 15	16
16 Exposure compensation 75	16
17 Image mode 72	16
18 Color options 77	16
19 White balance 73	16
20 Best Shot Selector (BSS) 76	16
21 Continuous shooting mode 75	16
1 Current folder 99	17
2 File number and type 99	17
3 Internal memory/Memory card indicator 11	17
4 Battery level indicator 13	17
5 D-Lighting guide 46	17
6 Volume indicator 35, 40, 47	17
7 Voice memo recording guide 47	17
8 Voice memo playback guide 47	17
9 Current frame number/Total number of frames/ Movie length 40	17
10 D-Lighting icon 46	17
11 Movie playback indicator 40	17
12 Voice memo icon 47	17
13 Image mode 72	17
14 Movie indicator 40	17
15 Protect icon 80	17
16 Print-order icon 57	17
17 Transfer icon 50, 80	17
18 Time of recording 9	17
19 Date of recording 9	17
The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of purchase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 battery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1 batteries.	18
If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to “Insert the batteries” on the following page.	18
1 Plug the charger in	18
2 Charge the batteries	18
1 Open the battery chamber.	19
2 Insert the batteries.	19
3 Close the battery chamber.	19
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date as described below.	21
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 23MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 83). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted.	23
1 Turn the camera off.	23
2 Insert the memory card.	24
3 Turn the camera on.	24
Basic Photography and Playback	25
1 Slide the mode selector to .	25
1 Turn the camera on.	25
2 Check indicators in the monitor.	25
Display	25
Battery level	25
1 Ready the camera.	26
2 Frame the picture.	26
Zoom	26
1 Focus.	27
2 Take the picture.	27
During Recording	27
The Shutter-Release Button -Focus Lock	28
When Lighting Is Poor	28
Mode	30
Description	30
Red-eye Reduction	31
The Flash Lamp	31
Auto Mode	33
Scene Mode	35
Assist Modes	36
Portrait Assist	37
Taking Pictures with Face-Priority AF	38
Landscape Assist	39
Sports Assist	40
Night Portrait Assist	40
Other Scenes	41
PARTY/INDOOR	41
BEACH/SNOW	41
SUNSET	42
DUSK/DAWN	42
NIGHT LANDSCAPE	42
CLOSE UP	42
MUSEUM	42
FIREWORKS SHOW	42
COPY	43
BACK LIGHT	43
PANORAMA ASSIST	43
VOICE RECORDING	43
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ( 31)	44
Making a Voice Recording ( 31)	45
Playing Voice Recordings	47
Copying Voice Recordings	49
Movies	51
1 Select mode.	51
2 Start recording.	51
3 End recording.	51
Viewing Pictures on the Camera	55
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers	60
1 The Interface>Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards for analog video output ( 71). Select a standard to match the television.	60
2 Turn the camera off and connect the A/V cable.	60
3 Tune the television to the video channel.	60
4 Press the button for about one second to turn the camera on.	60
1 Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.	61
2 Choose an Interface>USB option as described in “Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer” ( 51).	61
3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right.	61
4 Turn the camera on.	61
5 Press the center of the multi selector to copy all marked pictures to the computer.	61
6 Disconnect the camera as described in “Disconnecting the Camera” ( 52).	62
1 Turn the printer on.	66
2 Set the Interface>USB option in the setup menu to PTP ( 71).	66
3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right.	66
4 Turn the camera on.	67
3 Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:	68
Menus	72
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Technical Notes	95
Memory Cards	96
Handle the lens and all moving parts with care	97
Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, memory card slot, or battery-chamber and lens covers. These parts are easily damaged. F...	97
Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods	97
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.	97
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source	97
Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcib...	97
Keep dry	97
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.	97
Do not drop	97
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.	97
Keep away from strong magnetic fields	97
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields....	97
Avoid sudden changes in temperature	97
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation in...	97
Batteries	98
Cleaning	98
Storage	99
Notes on the Monitor	99
Electronically Controlled Cameras	106
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, th...	106
Defaults ( 42, 61, 63, 72)	107
Choosing Reset for Reset all restores the following default settings:	107
Choosing Reset also clears the current file number ( 99) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available (...	108
Supported Standards	108
Scene Mode Settings ( 23)	109
The following table lists the default flash mode, self-timer, and macro close-up settings for each scene. These settings are res...	109
Image Mode ( 72) and Movie Options ( 41)	110
The following table lists the number of pictures or maximum total movie length that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures.	110
Restrictions on Camera Settings ( 72)	111
Restrictions apply to the following settings in mode:	111
Image File and Folder Names	111
Pictures, movies, voice recording and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).	111
Pictures are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three...	111
Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending ...	112
Copies ( 45, 46, 81, 82)	112
Copies created using crop ( 45), D-lighting ( 46), and small picture (P. 81) have the same transfer marking as the original but ...	112
Time Zones ( 9, 64)	112
The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from ...	112
Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries ( 6, 83)	113
An MH-71 battery charger and rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are provided with the camera in some regions and are also availa...	113
Batteries that retain a charge for only short periods after being refreshed have reached the end of their working life and can no longer be used.	113
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully-charged EN-MH1 batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F).	116
Specifications	116
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.	116
EN-MH1 NiMH Batteries	116
The capacity of NiMH batteries will drop if they are charged repeatedly without first being fully discharged. The batteries will...	116
Symbols	117
(auto) mode, 13-16	117
(playback) button, 17, 40, 43-47	117
(movie) mode, 39	117
(delete) button, 17, 44, 45	117
(wait) icon, 88	117
A	117
A/V cable, 48	117
A/V-out connect, 48	117
Accessories, 83	117
AE-L, 32	117
Assist Modes, 24-28	117
Auto off, 69	117
Auto-focus mode, 42	117
B	117
Backlit subjects, 18, 31	117
Batteries, 6, 71	117
Battery level indicator, 13, 88	117
Battery Type, 71	117
Best Shot Selector, 30, 76	117
Black-and-white, 77	117
Blur, 16, 69, 88, 92	117
Blur warning, 69	117
C	117
Close-up, 22, 30	117
Color options, 77, 99	117
Computer, 48-52, 71	117
Connector cover, 3	117
Continuous, 75	117
Copy (playback menu), 82, 100	117
Cropping pictures, 45	117
Cyanotype, 77	117
D	117
Date, 9-11, 64, 67	117
Date imprint, 67	117
Default settings, 95, 97	117
Delete, 80	117
Deleting pictures, 17, 44, 80	117
Design rule for Camera File System, 96	117
Digital Print Order Format, 57-59, 96	117
D-lighting, 46	117
E	117
E-mail, 73	117
Error messages, 88-90	117
Exif 2.2, 96	117
Exposure compensation, 75	117
Extension, 99	117
F	117
Face-priority AF, 25-27	117
Fill flash, 18	117
firmware, 71	117
Firmware version, 71	117
Flash, 18, 95, 97	117
Focus, 4, 15, 42	117
Format, 12, 70	117
Format card, 70	117
Format memory, 70	117
Framing, 14, 24-28	117
H	117
Help, 62	117
I	117
Image mode, 23, 72	117
Indoor photography, 29	117
Interface, 48-55, 71	117
Internal memory, 4-5, 11, 70, 98	117
J	117
JPEG, 102	117
L	117
Landscape, 27, 30	117
Language, 9, 70	117
Language, choosing, 9	117
Lens, 2, 86	117
M	117
Macro close-up, 22	117
Memory card, 4-5, 11, 83, 98	117
MENU button, 3, 60	117
Menus, 60, 64	117
Mode selector, 3	117
Monitor, 3, 4-5, 13, 66, 87	118
Monitor settings, 66	118
MOVIE menu, 41	118
Movies, 39-42	118
Multi selector, 3, 9, 61	118
N	118
Night photography, 18, 28, 30	118
Noise reduction, 16	118
Number of exposures remaining, 13	118
P	118
Panorama, 31-33	118
Paper size, 56-57	118
PictBridge, 53-59, 96	118
PictureProject, 1, 49-52	118
Playback, 17, 43-47	118
PLAYBACK MENU, 60, 78-82	118
Portraits, 25-27, 28	118
Power switch, 2, 13	118
Power-on lamp, 2, 13	118
Print set, 59, 78	118
Print size, 56, 98	118
Protect, 80	118
Protected pictures, 80, 100	118
R	118
Reset all, 71, 95-98	118
S	118
(scene) mode, 23-38	118
Self timer, 20, 99	118
Self-timer lamp, 2, 21	118
Sepia, 77	118
SET-UP menu, 60, 63-71	118
SHOOTING MENU, 60, 72-77	118
Shutter-release button, 2, 16	118
Side show, 79	118
Small pic., 81, 100	118
Smear, 87	118
Sound, 39, 68	118
Sound settings, 68	118
Strap, Camera, 2	118
Support information, 1	118
T	118
Television, 48	118
Thumbnail playback, 44	118
Time zone, 9-11, 64, 100	118
Transfer, 49-51	118
Transfer marking, 80	118
Tripod, 3	118
U	118
USB, 71	118
V	118
Video mode, 48, 71	118
Vivid Color, 77	118
Voice memo, 47	118
Voice recording, 33	118
Volume, 40	118
W	118
Welcome screen, 63	118
White balance, 73-75, 99	118
Z	118