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Page 2 - Trademark Information

Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Win-dows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card As-sociation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc...

Page 3 - Memory Cards; Introduction

i Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to ﬁ nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the cam-era. This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent dam-a...

Page 4 - ii; WARNINGS

ii 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. The consequences that could result from failure to ob...

Page 5 - iii

iii Observe the following precaution when handling the battery charger If an MH-71 battery charger is provided with the camera, observe the following precautions: • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau- tion could result in ﬁ re or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug sh...

Page 6 - Modifi cations; COOLPIX L1; Notices

iv Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le maté-riel brouilleur du Canada. Notice for Cu...

Page 7 - Do not dispose of as household waste.; Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

v • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local govern-ment bonds, even if such copies or reproduc-tions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are ci...

Page 8 - Table of Contents

vi Table of Contents For Your Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera ............................................................

Page 9 - vii; Technical Notes

vii Format Memory/ Format Card .................................................................................................................................46Language ....................................................................................................................................

Page 10 - viii; Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

viii Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-tronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, bat-teries, and AC adapters) certiﬁ ed by Nikon speciﬁ cally for use with this ...

Page 11 - Quick Start Guide; Before Taking Important Pictures; • For users in Europe and Africa:

1 In tr oduc tion Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L1 digital camera. This manual has been 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. The do...

Page 12 - Attach the strap as shown at right.; Attaching the Camera Strap; Parts of the Camera; Lens cover

2 In tr oduc tion Attach the strap as shown at right. Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Memory card slot ( 9) Battery chamber ( 7) Power cord channel cover for optional AC adapter ( 58) Lens ( 11) Lens cover closed Power-on lamp ( 10) Shutter-release button ( 12) Eyelet for camera strap...

Page 13 - Monitor; MENU; Tripod socket; Mode selector; : Display exposure compensation

3 In tr oduc tion (playback) button ( 13, 26) Monitor ( 4–5, 10, 13) Zoom button ( 11). See also : • (thumbnail playback): 26 • (playback zoom): 27 • (help): 40 Flash lamp ( 14) (delete) button ( 13, 26, 27) MENU button ( 39) Tripod socket Mode selector ( 10, 17, 25) (auto) mode ( 10) (scene) mode (...

Page 14 - The Monitor; Shooting; AUTO

4 In tr oduc tion The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting Playback 100NIKON 100NIKON 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 100NIKON 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 9999.JP...

Page 15 - Internal memory / memory card

5 In tr oduc tion 1 Shooting mode ................................... 10, 17, 25 2 Exposure lock .......................................................24 3 Zoom indicator ............................................ 11, 16 4 Focus indicator ....................................................12 5 B...

Page 16 - First Steps; Inserting Batteries; either; Batteries; The camera

6 In tr oduc tion First Steps Inserting Batteries The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of pur-chase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 battery char- ger with rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 batteries. 1 Charge the batteries (EN-MH1-B2 batteries onl...

Page 17 - Open the battery chamber; Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off; The Battery Type Menu; After replacing the batteries, check that the option selected for; Battery Type; in the; Basic Setup; The Multi Selector; Close the battery chamber

7 In tr oduc tion 2.1 Open the battery chamber Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2.2 Insert the batteries Insert the batteries as shown. 2 Insert the batteries Is the Camera Oﬀ ? Conﬁ rm that the power-on lamp is oﬀ before inserting or removing batteries. The Bat...

Page 18 - DaylightSaving; and press center of multi selector.; D M Y

8 In tr oduc tion 4 TIME ZONE menu displayed. * * If daylight saving time is in eﬀ ect, press multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving and press center of multi selector. 5 Display map of world time zones. 6 Select home time zone. 7 Display DATE menu. 8 Edit D ay (order of D ay, M onth, and Y...

Page 19 - Inserting Memory Cards; Insert the memory card; Do not turn the camera off or; Removing Memory Cards; Before removing memory cards,; The Write Protect Switch; Write protect switch

9 In tr oduc tion Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 10 MB) or on removable S ecure D igital (SD) memory cards ( 58). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: 2 Inse...

Page 20 - Turn the camera on; Display; NO ICON; Basic Photography and Playback; This section describes how to take pictures in

10 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback 2.1 Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn the camera oﬀ at any time, press the power switch again. Do not remove the batteries while the power-on lamp is lit. 2.2 Check indicators in the monitor Check the battery le...

Page 21 - Ready the camera; Zoom; Zoom indicator turns yel-

11 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback 3.1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keep-ing your ﬁ ngers and other objects away from the lens, ﬂ ash, and microphone. 3 Frame a picture 3.2 Frame the picture Frame the subject near the center of the monitor. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 6 Use the bu...

Page 22 - Focus and shoot; AF; ) indicator and focus area will; Take the picture; ISO; The Shutter-Release Button

12 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback 4 Focus and shoot 4.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will select the focus area ( 4–5) con- taining the subject closest to the camera. If the camera is able to focus on this subject, the focus ( AF ● ) indicator and focus area will be ...

Page 23 - During Recording; The; Auto Mode; Viewing Pictures; Press the

13 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback During Recording The or icon will blink while pictures are recorded. Removing memory cards or batteries while these icons are blinking could aﬀ ect pictures or damage the camera or card. In addition to the ﬂ ash, self-timer, and macro close-up options described o...

Page 24 - Using the Flash; Mode; mode is stored in memory even; On; advanced red-eye reduction

14 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback Using the Flash The ﬂ ash has a range of 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–11 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.5–2 m (1 ft. 8 in.–6 ft. 7 in.). The following ﬂ ash modes are available: Mode Description AUTO Auto Flash ﬁ re...

Page 25 - Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer; ON; OFF; Make selection (to exit without changing; Set focus and exposure.

15 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a ﬂ at, level surface. 2 OFF OFF OFF Off On :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm Self-...

Page 26 - Exposure Compensation; icon is displayed in monitor.

16 Basic Phot ograph y and Pla yback Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation to make the entire picture brighter or darker. 2 0 0 Exposure comp. :Confirm :Confirm :Confirm +1.0 +1.3 +0.7 H...

Page 27 - Scene and Movie Modes; Assist modes off er framing assist options to help compose shots:; The remaining scene modes cover the following subject types:; Image Mode

17 S cene and M o vie M odes Scene and Movie Modes Scene Mode Scene mode oﬀ ers a choice of eleven “scene” and four “assist” settings. Camera settings are automatically op-timized for the selected subject type. Assist modes oﬀ er framing assist options to help compose shots: Mode Description Portrai...

Page 28 - Assist Modes

18 S cene and M o vie M odes Assist Modes These modes oﬀ er a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. 3 Highlight , , , or . 4 Display framing assist menu. 6 6 6 Framing guides displayed in monitor. 5 Highlight ...

Page 29 - Landscape Assist

19 S cene and M o vie M odes Face-priority AF Camera automatically focuses on face of portrait subject ( 20). PORTRAIT Camera focuses on subject in center of monitor. No guides are dis-played. Portrait Left Compose shot with subject in left or right half of frame. Camera fo-cuses on subject in frami...

Page 31 - SPORTS; Night Portrait Assist

21 S cene and M o vie M odes SPORTS Camera shoots about 0.7 frames per second (fps) while shutter-release but-ton is pressed. Camera focuses continuously even when shutter-release button is not pressed. SportSpectator As above, except that camera focuses at about 1.5 m/5 ft. (20 m/65 ft. at maximum ...

Page 32 - Other Scenes; To take pictures in other scene modes:; Select; The following modes are available:; Sunset; Hold camera steady to prevent blurring pictures may be pro-

22 S cene and M o vie M odes Other Scenes To take pictures in other scene modes: 3 Highlight scene. 4 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 6 Make selection. AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 6 Take pictures. 5 2 Display scene menu. 1 Select mode. The following modes are available: Party/Indoor Party/Indoor Captures the eﬀ ects of candl...

Page 34 - Take fi rst shot. About; AEL; icon is displayed to; Panorama assist; center of multi selector.; Panorama Assist; 8) adjusted until shooting is complete.

24 S cene and M o vie M odes Taking Pictures for a Panorama ( 23) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for bet-ter results. Take ﬁ rst shot. About 1 / 3 of picture is dis- played in monitor. AEL icon is displayed to show that white balance and exposure have bee...

Page 35 - Movie Mode; Small; can be up to 16 seconds long a 256 MB memory card can hold up to 6; Recording Movies; adjusted during recording.; 7) for information on movie size and

25 S cene and M o vie M odes Movie Mode Follow the steps below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in mi-crophone. Movies recorded to internal memory at the default setting of Small Size 320 ★ can be up to 16 seconds long; a 256 MB memory card can hold up to 6 minutes 30 seconds. Recor...

Page 36 - Deleting Pictures; Viewing Pictures on the Camera; To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (; Viewing Pictures in Internal Memory; Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback; Pressing the

26 V iewing P ic tures on the C amera Deleting Pictures Pressing the button in full-frame or thumbnail play-back displays the dialog shown at right. Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to delete the selected picture. Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures full-frame in ...

Page 37 - Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom; To; Creating a Cropped Copy; and press the center of; Cropped Copies

27 V iewing P ic tures on the C amera Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom During full-frame playback ( 26), the ( ) button can be used to zoom in on pictures to a maximum of 8 ×. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in: To Press Zoom in ( ) — Zoom out ( ) — View other ...

Page 38 - If a; Confi rmation dialog displayed.; OK

28 V iewing P ic tures on the C amera Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting If a icon appears on a picture during full-frame playback ( 26), D-lighting can be used to create a copy with enhanced brightness and contrast, bright-ening dark and backlit subjects. D-Lighting Copies created with D-lighting may n...

Page 39 - Voice Memos: Recording and Playback; ) can be used to record; Voice Memos

29 V iewing P ic tures on the C amera Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked with a icon in full-frame playback ( 26). 100NIKON 100NIKON 5 / 5 5 / 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 100NIKON 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 0005.JPG 1 0 ....

Page 40 - Control; Volume is controlled by the zoom button. Press; Movie Playback; cated by a; Movie paused; MOV

30 V iewing P ic tures on the C amera To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press the center of the multi selector. Playback con-trols appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perf...

Page 41 - Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers; Viewing Pictures on TV; Interface; Viewing Pictures on a Computer

31 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can also:• View pictures on T V and record movies to video (see below)• Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing ( 31–33) • Pri...

Page 42 - Choose an; option as described; Disconnect the camera as described in “Disconnecting the Camera” (; Transfer; Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as

32 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters 2 Choose an Interface > USB option as described in “Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer” ( 33). 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Press the center of the multi selector to copy all marked pictures to the computer. The following mess...

Page 43 - Computer operating system; PTP; If; Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

33 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters Consult the following table when choosing a USB option for connection to a computer ( 32). The default option is Mass Storage . For more information on menu operations, see “Menus” ( 39–40). Computer operating system Pictures transferred us...

Page 44 - Printing Pictures; Print Set

34 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters Printing Pictures Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take photographs Connect printer ( 35) Use Print Set to select pictures for printing ( 38)...

Page 45 - Connecting the Printer

35 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters 4 Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed. The camera will then enter full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the monitor. 5 / 5 / 5 5 / 5 : : 2 Set the Interface > USB option in the setup men...

Page 46 - Option; Paper; Printing Pictures One at a Time; Paper Size; The camera supports the following page sizes:; Default; (the default page size for the current; Postcard; Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed.

36 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: Option Description Start Print Start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press cen-ter of multi selector. Camera returns to PictBridge playbac...

Page 47 - Printing Multiple Pictures; To print multiple pictures, press the; button while; Print one copy of all images.; Printing Selected Pictures; Print Selection; displays the menu shown in Step 1.; Select current picture and set number of

37 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures, press the MENU button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed ( 35). The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, the...

Page 48 - Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set; Print Selected

38 C onnec ting t o Televisions , Comput ers, and P rinters 4 Start Print Start Print Start Print 006 PRINTS 006 PRINTS 006 PRINTS Back Back Back Conﬁ rm selection (to return to step 1 and change selection, press MENU button). 5 Printing Printing 002/006 002/006 Printing 002/006 Cancel Cancel Cancel...

Page 49 - Menus; To display the shooting menu:; Use the multi selector to navigate the menus:; Move cursor up; Default Settings; See the Appendix for information on menu defaults (

39 Men u s Menus Menus are available for shooting, playback, movies, and camera setup. Press the MENU button to display the menus; press again to return to shooting or playback. To display the shooting menu: 1 2 Select mode. Press MENU button. To display the playback menu: 1 2 Display picture full f...

Page 50 - To make a selection from a menu:; Select highlighted option.; To select multiple pictures in the; For help on the highlighted item, press the; to return to shooting or playback.; Help

40 Men u s To make a selection from a menu: 1 Highlight menu item. * 2 Display options. 3 Highlight option. 4 Select highlighted option. 1 Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display. 2 Select current picture. Selection shown by icon. 3 Repeat steps 1–2 to select addi-tional ...

Page 51 - Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu; The setup menu contains the following options:; Welcome Screen; (the image used in the welcome screen is a copy of; See the Appendix for information on setup menu defaults (

41 Basic C amera S etup: T he S etup M enu Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Welcome Screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. 41 Date Set clock and choose home and destination time zones. 42 Monitor Settings Adjust mo...

Page 52 - Date; Set camera clock to current date and time (; Time Zone; To switch between home (; Set clock to time in selected zone. Dot; The Clock Battery

42 Basic C amera S etup: T he S etup M enu Date Set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destina-tion time zones. Option Description Date Set camera clock to current date and time ( 7–8). Time Zone Choose home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone ( 69); turn daylight saving time on or o...

Page 53 - Monitor Settings; The following options are available:; Choose information displayed in monitor.; Photo Info; Indicators are displayed for 5 s.

43 Basic C amera S etup: T he S etup M enu Monitor Settings The following options are available: Option Description Photo Info Choose information displayed in monitor. Brightness Choose from ﬁ ve settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: Option Descript...

Page 54 - Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken.; Time and date do not appear on pictures.; At settings other than; , the option selected is indicated by; Date Imprint; Date Counter; Stored; Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.

44 Basic C amera S etup: T he S etup M enu Date Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. Option Description Oﬀ Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date or date and time are imprinted on pic-tures taken while this option is in eﬀ ect. Date and Time Date Counter Time s...

Page 55 - Sound Settings; Adjust the following sound settings:; Blur Warning; Choose whether or not the blur warning is displayed (; Auto Off

45 Basic C amera S etup: T he S etup M enu Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Option Description Button Sound When On is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected. Shutter Sound Choose volume of shutter sound. Start...

Page 56 - Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures

46 Basic C amer a Setup: T he S etup M enu Format Memory/ Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format Memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format Card and formats the memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictu...

Page 57 - To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (; Alkaline; Lithium; Choose how menus are displayed.; Firmware Version; View the current camera fi rmware version.; Reset all; Reset; to restore camera settings to their default values; Text

47 Basic C amer a Setup: T he S etup M enu Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level ( 10), choose a type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option Battery Type Alkaline Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) EN-MH1-B2, oxy-nickel Lithium Lithium Menus Choose how menus are di...

Page 58 - Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu; Image mode; Shooting Menu Settings; See the Appendix for information on shooting menu defaults (; size

48 Shooting Options: T he Shooting M enu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu With the exception of Image mode , the following options are available only in mode. See “Menus” for information on viewing and using the shooting menu ( 39–40). Shooting Menu Settings See the Appendix for information on sh...

Page 59 - White Balance; White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.; Auto; , the current setting is shown by; Preset White Balance; Preset white balance can not be measured with the fl ash.

49 Shooting Options: T he Shooting M enu White Balance Process pictures to produce natural colors under diﬀ erent types of light. Option Description Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. White Bal. Preset Neutral-colored object used as...

Page 60 - Preset white balance set to new value.; Cancel; and press center of; Measure; Frame reference object.; Metering; Choose how the camera sets exposure.

50 Shooting Options: T he Shooting M enu 6 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 6 Preset white balance set to new value. * To restore most recent value for preset white balance, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector. 4 Highlight Measure . 5 Frame reference object. Frame reference object here Metering Choo...

Page 61 - One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.; Continuous; Single; icon is displayed when BSS is on.; BSS

51 Shooting Options: T he Shooting M enu Option Description Single One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 0.7 frames per second (fps). Multi-Shot16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, ...

Page 62 - Color Options; Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.; Record pictures in sepia.; Standard Color; setting is also indicated by an icon in the display.; Choose where the camera focuses.; Camera selects focus area (; Autofocus Mode; Choose how the camera focuses.

52 Shooting Options: T he Shooting M enu Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Option Description Standard Color Natural color. Vivid Color Vivid, “photoprint” colors. Black-and-White Take pictures in black-and-white. Sepia Record pictures in sepia. Cyanotype Take pi...

Page 63 - With; Center; and; Single AF; selected for; lock can be used to focus on off -center subjects:; Focus Lock; Position subject in center of frame.; Recompose picture with shutter-release; Press shutter-release button halfway

53 Shooting Options: T he Shooting M enu With AF-Area Mode set to Center and Single AF selected for Autofocus Mode , focus lock can be used to focus on oﬀ -center subjects: Focus Lock 1 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 6 Position subject in center of frame. 3 AUTO AUTO AUTO 6 6 Recompose picture with shutter-releas...

Page 64 - Playback Options: The Playback Menu; Start; Movies appear in slide shows as still images of the fi rst frame.; “Loop”; Loop

54 Playback Options: T he Pla yback M enu Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. See “Menus” for information on viewing and using the playback menu ( 39–40). Option Description SET-UP Display the setup menu. 41 Print Set Select pictures for printing. 38...

Page 65 - Restart; icon are protected and can not be deleted.; Protect; not be deleted using the button or the; Delete; option in; Transfer Marking; Mark all images for transfer.; All Off; Remove transfer marking from all images.

55 Playback Options: T he Pla yback M enu To skip to the next picture, press the multi selector to the right, or press the multi selector to the left to return to the previous picture. Hold the multi selector down to fast forward or rewind. To pause the slide show, press the center of the multi sele...

Page 66 - Suited to television playback.; Small Picture; Selected Images; Copy

56 Playback Options: T he Pla yback M enu Small Pic. Create a small copy of the current picture. Choose from the following sizes: Option Description 640 × 480 Suited to television playback. 320 × 240 Suited to display on web pages. 160 × 120 Suitable for e-mail. A conﬁ rmation dialog will be display...

Page 67 - Movie Options: The Movie Menu; Movie Options; Movies can be recorded at the following sizes:; Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.; See the Appendix for information on movie menu defaults (

57 M o vie Options: T he M o vie M enu Movie Options: The Movie Menu The movie menu contains the options shown at right. See “Menus” for information on viewing and using the movie menu ( 39–40). Movie Options Movies can be recorded at the following sizes: Option Size (pixels) Frames per second TV Mo...

Page 68 - Technical Not; Rechargeable battery; MH-71 battery charger; AC adapter; Approved Memory Cards; SanDisk; x labels or stickers to the memory card.

58 Technical Not es Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries Battery charger MH-71 batter...

Page 69 - Caring for the Camera

59 Technical Not es Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following pre-cautions when storing or using the device. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or battery-chamber and lens covers. These parts ...

Page 70 - Cleaning; Lens; blower; Storage; visions or radios; Notes on the Monitor; • Images in the monitor may be diffi

60 Technical Not es Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your ﬁ ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typi- cally a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to pro-duce a stream of air out the other). To remove ﬁ ngerprints or other stains that can not be remov...

Page 71 - Error Messages

61 Technical Not es Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display Problem Solution (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 42 Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. 6–7 WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Batt...

Page 72 - or; Choose correct; USB

62 Technical Not es Display Problem Solution CANNOT RECORD MOVIE Time out error while re-cording movie. Choose memory card with faster write speed. 58 OUT OF MEMORY or Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size.• Delete pictures.• Insert new memory card.• Remove memory card and use inter- nal ...

Page 73 - Problem; Troubleshooting; Electronically Controlled Cameras

63 Technical Not es Problem Solution Camera turns oﬀ without warning • Batteries are low.• Batteries are cold. 1060 Monitor is blank • Camera is oﬀ .• Batteries are exhausted.• Standby mode: press shutter-release button halfway.• Flash lamp blinks: wait until ﬂ ash has charged.• USB cable is connect...

Page 76 - Appendix; Ex

66 Technical Not es Appendix Defaults ( Defaults ( 39, 41, 48, 57) 39, 41, 48, 57) Choosing Reset for Reset All restores the following default settings: Option Default mode Flash mode ( 14) Auto Self timer ( 15) Oﬀ Macro close-up ( 16) Oﬀ Exposure compensation ( 16) 0.0 Setup menu Welcome Screen ( 4...

Page 77 - Scene Mode Settings (; Portrait left; is

67 Technical Not es Scene Mode Settings ( Scene Mode Settings ( 17) 17) The following table lists the default ﬂ ash mode, self-timer, macro close-up, and exposure com-pensation settings for each scene. These settings are restored when the camera is turned oﬀ , or mode is selected, pictures are playe...

Page 78 - Restrictions on Camera Settings (

68 Technical Not es Restrictions on Camera Settings ( Restrictions on Camera Settings ( 48) 48) Restrictions apply to the following settings in mode: Flash mode Flash turns oﬀ at Continuous settings other than Single or when BSS is on. Original mode is restored when Single is selected or BSS is turn...

Page 79 - Location; Copies created using crop (; Insert both batteries into the charger (

69 Technical Not es GMT +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage –8 PST (PDT ): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver –7 MST (MDT ): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz –6 CST (CDT ): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City –5 EST (EDT ): New York, Toronto, Lima –4 Caracas, Manaus –3 Buenos Aires,...

Page 80 - Specifi cations; Nikon COOLPIX L1 Digital Camera

70 Technical Not es Speciﬁ cations Nikon COOLPIX L1 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Eﬀ ective pixels 6.2 million f/-number f/2.9 – f/5.0 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups Focal length F=6.3 –31.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 38 –190 mm) Lens Zoom-Nikkor with 5 × optical zoo...

Page 81 - Approximately 5 hours

71 Technical Not es Speciﬁ cations Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. EN-MH1-B2 NiMH Batteries The capacity of NiMH batteries will drop if they are charged repeatedly withou...

Page 82 - Index

72 Technical Not es Symbols (auto) mode, 10–12 (delete) button, 13, 26, 27, 29 (movie) mode, 25 (playback) button, 13, 26–30 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , see (scene) mode (wait) icon, 61 A Accessories, 58 AEL , 24 AF ● , see Focus, indicator AF-area mode , 52 Assist modes, 18–21Autofocus , see Foc...

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