Nikon 25587  L14 User's Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 2
of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 4
in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the batteries - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 5
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or battery charger - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 6
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 7
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 8
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 9
Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Insert the Batteries...12 Supported Batteries ...12 Turning On and Off the Camera...12 Setting Display Language - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 11
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 52 Connecting to a TV ...52 Connecting to a Computer...53 Before Connecting the Camera...53 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 54 Connecting to a Printer...57 Connecting the Camera and Printer...58 Printing - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 12
Optional Accessories ...94 Approved Memory Cards ...94 Image File and Folder Names ...95 Caring for the Camera ...96 Cleaning ...98 Storage ...98 Error Messages...99 Troubleshooting...102 Specifications ...107 Supported Standards ...110 Index ...111 x - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 13
D information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase is - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 14
www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon- While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 15
Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 16
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 10 5 6 11 7 Lens cover closed 98 12 1 Shutter-release button 22 2 Power switch/Power-on lamp 12 3 Built-in flash 26 4 Self-timer lamp 28 5 Built-in microphone 48 6 Speaker 51 7 Lens 96, 107 8 Power connector cover for - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 17
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Introduction 12 13 1 Monitor 6 2 Shooting mode button 8 3 c (playback) button 8 4 Flash lamp 27 5 Multi selector 9 Zoom buttons 21 f : Zoom out 21 6 g : Zoom in 21 h : Thumbnail playback 42 i : Playback zoom 43 j : Help 11 7 d - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 18
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 2 56 7 20 19 18 17 1 34 +1.0 16 15 8 9 10 10 11 9999 14 12 13 1 Shooting mode 18, 31, 32, 40, 48 2 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 24 4 Battery level indicator 18 5 File number and type 95 6 Volume indicator 51 Current frame - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 21
). Set up Exit ? C Notes on the Multi Selector Multiple operations are available with the multi selector but no detailed operation is described here. In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J and K. 9 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 23
Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 24
out. 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 21 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries (batteries supplied) • Two LR6 alkaline batteries • Two - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 25
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 cover. B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 97). • Do not combine old and - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 26
First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the multi - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 27
First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 82) and press k. The date menu is displayed. Home time zone 6 Edit the date. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press the multi selector J or K to change the highlighted item. The highlight moves in - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 28
First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 94). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 29
First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. 2 1 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 30
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in G (easy auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 31
Step 1 Turn 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 32
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, selftimer lamp and built-in microphone. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 33
Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Step 2 Frame a Picture Zoom out Zoom in Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode When - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 34
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject overlapping the focus area in the center of the monitor. When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus indicator (Q) glow green. When the - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 35
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 3 Focus and Shoot B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the focus indicator glow green: • Subject is very - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 36
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold the multi selector down to fast - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 37
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Use Description A Playback zoom View thumbnails g (i) f (h) Use Quick Playback Zoom to enlarge view of picture - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 38
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (19.7 in.-13 ft. 1.5 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-2.0 m (19.7 in.-6 ft. 6.7 in.). U V W X Y Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Auto with red-eye reduction - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 39
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Using the Flash B The W (Off) Indicator Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W): • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 40
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 41
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose [ON] and press - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 42
Basic 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 43
Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting and color options in the shooting menu, and take pictures. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. 2 Press the multi - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 45
Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Digital zoom is not available. Shooting Suited for the Scene m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 46
Shooting in the Scene Mode e Night portrait OQ Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Digital zoom is not available. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Other - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 47
Shooting in the Scene Mode h Sunset O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn OQ Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 48
Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at closerange. Macro mode (A 29) is on and the zoom indicator is automatically moved to the closest focus position. • The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (3.9 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 49
Shooting in the Scene Mode n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Use macro mode (A 29) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. o Backlight Use when - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 50
Shooting in the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Use the multi selector to choose [p Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k (A 32). The yellow panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 51
5 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. Shooting in the Scene Mode 11 Shooting Suited for the Scene B Panorama Assist Flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), macro mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 52
selector to choose H and press 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 53
The One-touch Portrait Menu The following item can be set in the one-touch portrait menu. For displaying the one-touch portrait menu, press d in the one-touch portrait mode. A Image mode Choose an image size and quality (A 66). Changes made to the settings in the image mode apply to all shooting - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 55
-frame playback mode (A 24) X3.0 zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 56
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L14 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 95). The editing features described below are available. Editing function D-Lighting Crop Small picture Description Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 58
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. 2 Refine copy composition. X4.0 • - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 60
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to choose D and press k. • The maximum - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 61
The Movie Menu [Movie options] setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 62
view through-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 recording consecutive frames. The monitor turns off automatically with the auto off function (A 86) if no operations are performed for 30 minutes, and - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 64
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 65
information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX L14 Windows Preinstalled versions of Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) If your computer is running - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 66
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 67
the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If your memory card has a capacity greater than 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 68
] from the [Go] menu, and double-click the [Panorama Maker 4] icon. • For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker. D Image File Names and Folder Names See, "Image File and Folder Names" (A 95) for more information - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 69
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 110) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take pictures Select pictures for printing using [Print set] option (A 63) Connect to printer (A 58) Print pictures one at a time (A - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 70
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 switch to thumbnail display. Press g (i) to - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 72
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose [Start print] and press k. 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper - Nikon 25587 |  L14 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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 74
copies have been printed, press k. Back Printing 002/010 Cancel Current print/total number of prints B Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the current printer), [3.5 × 5 in.], [5 × 7 in.], [Postcard], [100 × 150mm], [4 × 6 in.], [8 × 10 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 75
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 110). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 76
) in the setup menu, shooting date will be imprinted on pictures. If you use such pictures, date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting. 64 Only the imprinted date is printed on pictures even if [Date] is selected from the [Print Set]. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 77
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 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 78
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 79
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 80
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See, "Preset Manual" (A 69) for more information. c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 81
Exit Reference object frame 5 Press k. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded. C Note on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 82
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Motion is captured in a series of pictures. [Continuous] and [BSS] settings can be applied. If any setting other than [Single] is applied, flash mode is set to off. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 83
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 84
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous], [Multi-shot 16] or [BSS]. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected. Self-timer If self- - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 85
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I D-lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures. a Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 86
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 76) • Set up menu: Welcome screen (A 79), protect (A 91) and copy (A 92) Follow the procedure - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 87
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show." 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Start] and press k. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] and press k before choosing - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 88
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 74). Erase all images Delete all pictures. C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 89
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings Adjust - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 90
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 up]. Press k to display the setup menu. Easy auto mode Image mode Set up Exit Press the multi selector H or I to choose [Set up] and press k. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 91
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 92
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See "Setting Display Language, Date and Time" (A 14) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 93
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 94
Basic Camera 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 95
monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 13 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 as [Hide info]. Hide info Shooting - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 96
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 64). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 97
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom On (default setting) When you press g (i) with maximum optical zoom applied, digital zoom (A 21) is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled (except for recording movies). B Digital Zoom Digital zoom is not available in the following cases: • When one- - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 98
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off To reduce the drain on the batteries, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 13), if no operations are performed for a certain period of time. The power-on lamp flashes in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 99
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu. Format - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 100
Basic Camera 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 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 101
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When [Reset] is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 26) Self-timer (A 28) Macro mode (A 29) Exposure compensation (A 30) Default value* Auto Off Off 0.0 * For the default - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 102
), [Language] (A 88), [Video mode] (A 88), [Battery Type] (A 91) and picture stored in the camera for the welcome screen (A 79) in the setup menu and [Preset manual] (A 69) in the [White balance] menu will remain unaffected even if [Reset all] is performed. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 90 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 103
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu s Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium (default setting) LR6 alkaline batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 104
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 105
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L14 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 93 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 106
-speed, 20-MB/s cards: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB1, 2 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications. 2 SDHC-compliant. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory cards listed above, please contact the - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 107
Image File and Folder Names Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (signifies the file type) Original still pictures and movies Cropped copies Small copies D-Lighting copies Stop-motion movies DSCN RSCN SSCN FSCN - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 108
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 109
Caring for the Camera 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 sure that the batteries are - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 110
to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. 98 Technical Notes - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 111
the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. B Battery running low. Prepare to replace batteries. N Warning! Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Replace - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 112
Error Messages Display P Image cannot be saved. Problem Error occurred while recording picture. Picture cannot be used for welcome and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. A 87 46, 47, 66 76 - 44 16 87 94 17 - 91 18 Technical Notes - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 113
PR Printer error: out of ink PR Printer error: file corrupt Problem Solution USB cable disconnected or memory card removed during transfer or printing. -authorized service representative. Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 114
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 115
Troubleshooting of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected. Shooting Problem Cause/Solution A No picture taken - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 116
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used: • When one-touch portrait mode is selected or b [Portrait] or e [Night portrait] is - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 117
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red- and pictures taken when [16:9] is applied in the image-mode setting. • Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. • The COOLPIX L14 editing functions cannot be available for pictures - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 118
Troubleshooting Problem Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Pictures print pictures from internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the page size. Use the - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 119
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L14 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels CCD Total pixels Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 120
Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminals Supported languages Power sources Battery life* Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 121
on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Technical Notes B Specifications 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. 109 - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 122
is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 123
Index Symbols Best shot selector (BSS) 70 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 8, 31 B Battery level indicator 6, 18 l Delete button 5, 25 G Easy auto mode 8, 18 o Exposure compensation 9, 30 m Flash mode 9, 26 j Help 11 p Macro mode 9, 29 d button 10 D Movie mode 8, 48 H One-touch portrait - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 124
Technical Notes Index File names 95 Fill flash 26 Fireworks show (m) 32, 36 Firmware version 93 Flash 4 lamp 5, 27 mode 9, 26, 72 Fluorescent 68 Focus 6, 22 area 6, 22 face-priority 40 indicator 6, 22 Focus lock 23 Folder names 95 Format 17, 87 Framing 20 FSCN 95 Full-frame playback mode 24, 25 H - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 125
(d) 32, 33 SSCN 95 Standard color 71 Strap, Camera 11 Sunset (h) 32, 35 Support information 2 T Television 52 connecting to 52 Thumbnail playback 42 Time zone 14-15, 80, 82 79 White balance 68, 72 preset manual 69 Z Zoom 21 buttons 5, 21, 29, 51, 59 indicator 6 playback 43 Index Technical - Nikon 25587 |  L14 User's Manual - Page 126
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