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Page 4 - ii; Introduction; For Your Safety; WARNINGS; Do not disassemble

ii In trodu ct ion Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using thisequipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod-uct will read them.The conseq...

Page 5 - iii

iii For Your Safety In trodu ct ion Observe caution when han-dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode ifimproperly handled. Observe thefollowing precautions when han-dling batteries for use in this prod-uct:• Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you areusing an AC adapter, b...

Page 6 - iv; • Do not handle the plug or battery; Use appropriate cables

iv For Your Safety In trodu ct ion • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution couldresult in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to theinput and output jacks, use only thecables provided or sold by Nikon forthe purpose, to ...

Page 7 - Notices; • Increase the separation between; CAUTIONS; Modifications; : Handling the cord on; Wash

v In trodu ct ion Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) Radio FrequencyInterference Statement This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC rules. These lim-its are designed t...

Page 8 - Notice for Customers in Canada; • For more information, contact the

vi Notices In trodu ct ion Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus com-plies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classeB est conforme à la norme NMB-003du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collec-tion in European Countries This symbol indicates that...

Page 9 - vii; Table of Contents; Step1 Select

vii In trodu ct ion Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................ii For Your Safety .................................................................................................. ii WARNINGS .....................

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viii In trodu ct ion F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................38 Shooting in Anti-shake Mode......................................................................... 38 A One-Touch Portrait Mode................................................

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ix In trodu ct ion Connecting to a Printer................................................................................... 67 Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................ 68Printing Pictures One at a Time .............................................

Page 13 - About This Manual; Symbols and Conventions; Memory Cards

1 In trodu ct ion About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 digital camera. Thismanual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikondigital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it whereall those who use the product will read it. Sym...

Page 14 - Information and Precautions; Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories; Before Taking Important Pictures

2 In trodu ct ion Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-tion, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in...

Page 15 - Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction; Disposing of Data Storage Devices

3 Information and Precautions In trodu ct ion Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproducedby means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.• Items prohibited by law...

Page 16 - Parts of the Camera; Attaching the Camera Strap; Lens cover closed; Lens cover

4 In trodu ct ion Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Speaker ( c 48, 54) Self-timer lamp ( c 26) AF-assist illuminator ( c 25, 100) Lens cover closed Optional AC adapter power cable connector (under cover) ( c 107) Eyelet for camera strap Shutter-release button ( c 20) Power switch ( c 1...

Page 18 - The Monitor; Shooting; AUTO

6 In trodu ct ion The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting andplayback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting +1.0 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 AUTO 8 9 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 20 21 12 13 1 Shooting mode* ... 16, 29, 38, 39, 49 2 Exp...

Page 19 - Playback

7 The Monitor In trodu ct ion Playback 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 . J P G 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 7 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 7 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 3 1 4 8 5 2 6 9 7 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 17 18 1 Internal memory indicator .......... 17 2 Battery level indicator ................. 16 3...

Page 20 - Basic Operations/Displaying the Help; Mode Selector; Set the mode selector to the desired mode.; Multi Selector; In addition to activating the flash (; Navigating the Menus; and; or

8 In trodu ct ion Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode. Multi Selector In addition to activating the flash ( c 24), self-timer ( c 26), macro close-up ( c 27), and exposure compensation ( c 28) modes and functions, the multi selector is also us...

Page 21 - MENU Button; Shooting menu; Help Displays; Switch back to the shooting mode

9 Basic Operations/Displaying the Help In trodu ct ion MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. L : Auto mode → Shooting menu ( c 76) b : Scene mode → Scene menu ( c 29) T : Movie mode → Movie menu ( c 49) A : One-touch portrait ...

Page 22 - Preparation for Shooting; Insert the Batteries; • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the bat-; Insert the batteries.; • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.; Supported Batteries; • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries; Turning On and Off the Camera

10 Preparati on for Shoot ing Preparation for Shooting Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the bat- teries from falling out. 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Supp...

Page 24 - and the monitor will turn on.; Daylight Saving Time

12 Preparati on for Shoot ing Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turnedon. 1 Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. 2 Press the multi selector G , H , I or J to ...

Page 25 - • The settings are applied and monitor display

13 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time Preparati on for Shoot ing 5 Select your home time zone ( c 96) and press d . • The [Date] menu is displayed. 6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J . 7 Press G or H to edit the month (...

Page 26 - Turn the camera off, and open the; before inserting or removing the; Insert the memory card.; • Slide the memory card in as shown until it clicks; Inserting Memory Cards; Terminals

14 Preparati on for Shoot ing Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 21 MB) or onremovable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) ( c 107). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automaticallystored on the memory card an...

Page 27 - Removing Memory Cards; Turn the camera off; and make sure that the; formatting permanently deletes all pictures; The Write Protect Switch; Write protect switch

15 Inserting Memory Cards Preparati on for Shoot ing Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off beforeopening the memory card slot cover. Press thememory card lightly ( ) to release it. Once released, pull the memory card out carefully ( )....

Page 28 - Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode; This section describes how to take pictures in; Slide the mode selector to; Check the battery level and number of; Batteries fully charged.

16 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam-eras. 1 Slide...

Page 29 - Indicators in; Available Functions in; Vibration Reduction; Shooting mode

17 Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Indicators in L (auto) Mode l Available Functions in L (auto) Mode In L (auto) mode, macro close-up mode ( c 27) and exposure compensation ( c 28) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flas...

Page 30 - Step2 Frame a Picture; • Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping; Using the Zoom; ble in the frame, or; Zoom out Zoom in

18 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Step2 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, and AF-assist illuminator. • When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera clockwise so t...

Page 31 - ) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a; A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.; Digital Zoom

19 Step2 Frame a Picture Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding v ( k ) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio. j D...

Page 32 - Step3 Focus and Shoot; Press the shutter-release button halfway.; • The camera focuses on and adjusts the exposure to; Press the shutter-release button the rest; • The picture will be recorded to the memory card or; AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

20 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Step3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on and adjusts the exposure to the subject in the focus area. • When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator ( p ) is green. When the camera is unable to focus,...

Page 33 - Autofocus; Shutter-Release Button; Take a picture

21 Step3 Focus and Shoot Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode k Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations:• Subject is very dark• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow) • ...

Page 34 - Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures; Deleting Pictures

22 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback Press i . • Press the multi selector I (or G ) to view pictures in reverse order, J (or H ) to view pictures in the order recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scrollquickly...

Page 35 - Full-Frame Playback Mode

23 Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Quick Playback Zoom Pressing v ( k ) during full-frame playback zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the pi...

Page 36 - Using the Flash; Press; Auto (default setting in

24 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5–8.0 m (1.6 ft.–26.2 ft.) when the camera iszoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is0.5–4.5 m (1.6 ft.–14.8 ft.). The following flash modes are available: 1 Press J (flash mode)...

Page 37 - When Lighting is Poor; Flash lamp

25 Using the Flash Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode j When Lighting is Poor Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off ( B ). • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). When using a tri- pod, turn the vibration reduction off ( c 100). • ...

Page 38 - Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

26 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. Whenusing the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod and the tripod on a flatsurface. 1 Press H (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. 2...

Page 40 - Exposure Compensation

28 Basic Phot ograph y and Playbac k: Auto Mode Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggestedby the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press I (exposure). 2 Press the multi selector G or H to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark:...

Page 41 - Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode; Scene Mode; Scene Modes; Image Mode

29 Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Scene Mode In scene mode, camera settings are automaticallyoptimized for the selected subject type. Scene Modes Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subjecttype by simply choosing a scene mode and pres...

Page 42 - Taking Pictures in Scene Modes; • Four pages of scene modes are available, beginning

30 Scene Mode Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Press the multi selector G or H to choose the scene mode and press d . • Four pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Portrait] and ending with [Voice re...

Page 43 - The following scene modes are available:; Portrait

31 Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode Scene Modes The following scene modes are available: 1 Other settings can be selected. 1 Other settings can be selected. 1 Other settings can be selected. k u (AF-Assist Illumination) u stands for the AF-assist illumination ( c 100). B Portrait Use this mode for ...

Page 44 - : For those scene modes with; Night Portrait

32 Scene Modes Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can be selected. 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. 1 Other settings can be selected. Q : For those s...

Page 45 - Sunset

33 Scene Modes Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode 1 Other settings can be selected. 1 Other settings can be selected. 1 Other settings can be selected. Q : For those scene modes with Q , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction ( c 100) off when using a tripod. R : For those scene mod...

Page 46 - Close up

34 Scene Modes Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode 1 Other settings can be selected. 1 Other settings can be selected. Q : For those scene modes with Q , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction ( c 100) off when using a tripod. M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small o...

Page 48 - Taking Pictures for a Panorama (

36 Scene Modes Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama ( c 35) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripodfor best results. 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [ F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d . • The E icon appears in...

Page 49 - • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2.; Panorama Assist

37 Scene Modes Selecting Scene Mod e: Scene Mode 5 Press d to finalize the series. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. j Panorama Assist Flash mode ( c 24), self-timer ( c 26), macro close-up ( c 27) and exposure compensation ( c 28) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture...

Page 50 - Shooting in Anti-shake Mode; when the camera is in the auto mode, scene; Notes on Anti-shake Mode

38 Anti-s h ake Mode Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake Mode For anti-shake mode, press F when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode, movie mode and one-touch portrait mode. Anti-shake mode reducesthe effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, and produces clear images.This mode reduces ...

Page 51 - One-Touch Portrait Mode; Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode; For portrait shots, press

39 One-Touch Por trait Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press A when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode, movie mode and anti-shake mode. The following features are auto-matically activated:• Portrait: Portrait subjects stand out ...

Page 52 - The One-Touch Portrait Menu; Applying Portrait Effect; Set up

40 One-Touch Por trait Mode The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skintones, softening overall image) can be set. Applying Portrait Effect 1 Press m in the one-touch po...

Page 53 - Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode

41 The One-Touch Portrait Menu One-Touch Por trait Mode j Face-Priority AF • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. • The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. • If the yellow double border blin...

Page 54 - More on Playback; Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback; Pressing

42 Mor e on Pl ayback More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing t ( j ) in full-frame playback ( c 22) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnailimages. The following operations can be performedwhile thumbnails are displayed: k 4- or 9-picture Thumbnail Playba...

Page 55 - Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

43 Mor e on Pl ayback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press v ( k ) to enlarge the view of the picture cur- rently displayed in full-frame playback ( c 22) 3×. The center of the picture is visible in the monitor(quick playback zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion ofthe picture is ...

Page 56 - Editing Pictures; Picture Editing; Restrictions on Picture Editing

44 Mor e on Pl ayback Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX L12 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separatefiles ( c 108). The editing features described below are available. k Picture Editing • The COOLPIX L12 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX L12 digi...

Page 57 - Select the desired picture from full-

45 Editing Pictures Mor e on Pl ayback Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con-trast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored asseparate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full- frame ( c 22) or thumbna...

Page 58 - Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop; This function is only available when

46 Editing Pictures Mor e on Pl ayback Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when D is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom ( c 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press v ( k ) to zoom in on the image in full-frame playback. 2 Adjust display so...

Page 59 - Resizing Pictures: Small Picture; • The playback menu is displayed.

47 Editing Pictures Mor e on Pl ayback H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG fileswith compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: 1 Select the desired picture from full- frame ( c 22) or thumbnail ( c 42) play- bac...

Page 60 - Voice Memos: Recording and Playback; Recording Voice Memos; Voice Memos

48 Mor e on Pl ayback Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to recordvoice memos for pictures marked with E in full- frame playback ( c 22). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length,will be recorded while d is pressed down. Recording ends afte...

Page 61 - Movies; Select; • The maximum length of the movie that can be; Press the shutter-release button; • A progress bar at the bottom of the; Recording Movies; Settings for Movie Mode

49 Movi es Movies Recording Movies Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via thebuilt-in microphone. 1 Select T mode. • The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the shutter-release button to start recording. • A progress ba...

Page 62 - The Movie Menu; Displaying the Movie Menu; Movie options

50 Movi es The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. Displaying the Movie Menu Set the mode selector to T and press m to display the movie menu. • To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector ( c 8). • To exit the movie menu, press m . T Movie options c 51 Choose...

Page 63 - Selecting Movie Options; The movie menu offers the options shown below.; Option

51 The Movie Menu Movi es Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. * All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies with make of memorycard. When the memory card of 4 GB is used, the remaining time up to 2 GB is dis-played as recordable time, because the maxim...

Page 64 - Use the multi selector to choose [Movie; • The camera returns to shooting mode.; Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame.; • The monitor turns off automatically with the auto off function (; • Recording automatically ends when 1,800 pictures are taken.

52 The Movie Menu Movi es Stop-Motion Movies 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d . 2 Press m . • The camera returns to shooting mode. 3 Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame. • The recorded picture will be superimposed on the v...

Page 65 - Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

53 The Movie Menu Movi es Y Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. k Movie File Names and Folder Names See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names“ ( c 108). Z Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position du...

Page 66 - Movie Playback; Deleting Movie Files

54 Movi es Movie Playback In full-frame playback ( c 22), movies are recog- nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d . Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t ( j ) to lower volume, or v ( k ) to raise volume.Playback controls appear at the ...

Page 67 - Voice Recording; Making a Voice Recording; • The date and the maximum length of the voice; Index number

55 Voic e Recordi n g Voice Recording Making a Voice Recording Voice recordings of about 47 minutes in the memory or up to five hours onthe memory card (256 MB or more) are available. 1 Select b mode. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [ O Voice recordin...

Page 68 - Notes on Voice recording

56 Making a Voice Recording Voic e Recordi n g j Notes on Voice recording • Do not touch the microphone during voice recording.• Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/card has less than ten seconds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient. • It is recommend...

Page 69 - Playing Voice Recordings; • Currently saved voice recordings are listed.

57 Voic e Recordi n g Playing Voice Recordings 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Voice recording] in the scene menu and press d . • The voice recording screen is displayed.• For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” ( c 8). 2 Press i . • Currently saved voice recor...

Page 70 - Operations During Playback; Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press; Returning to the Voice Recording Mode; Deleting Sound Files

58 Playing Voice Recordings Voic e Recordi n g Operations During Playback Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t ( j ) to lower vol- ume, or v ( k ) to raise volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector I or J to choose a control, then press d...

Page 71 - Copying Voice Recordings; MNO

59 Voic e Recordi n g Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Press m in the select sound file screen ( c 57, step 3). 2 Press the multi selector G or H to select the copy direction a...

Page 72 - Copy

60 Copying Voice Recordings Voic e Recordi n g j Copy • If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, the message “Out of memory” will be displayed ( c 112) and copying terminated. The voice recordings left out of memory are not copied. Delete unwanted picture...

Page 73 - Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers; Connecting to a Computer (; Before Connecting the Camera

61 C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to viewpictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV ( c 62) Connecting to a Computer ( c 63) Connecting to a Printer ( c ...

Page 74 - Connecting to a TV; Tune the television to the video channel.; • See the documentation provided with your television for details.; Press and hold; • The camera monitor will remain off and the image; Connecting the A/V Cable; Video Mode; White

62 C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to playback pictures on the television. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the A/V cable. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and th...

Page 75 - Connecting to a Computer; Installing PictureProject; Quick Start Guide; Confirming USB Option; Operating system

63 C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy(transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied PictureProject software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before tran...

Page 76 - Setting the USB Option; 03) in the setup menu on the camera before con-

64 Connecting to a Computer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Setting the USB Option Set the USB option ( c 103) in the setup menu on the camera before con- necting the camera to the computer or printer. 1 Press m . 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Set up] and pres...

Page 77 - Transferring Pictures to a Computer; Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.; Transfer using PictureProject

65 Connecting to a Computer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 2 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. 3 Turn the camera on. • At default PictureProject ...

Page 78 - Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.; Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.; If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]

66 Connecting to a Computer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters 5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. • If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system...

Page 79 - Connecting to a Printer; 25) printers can connect the camera; Take pictures

67 C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible ( c 125) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. j Note on Power Source Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (av...

Page 80 - Connecting the Camera and Printer; • Check printer settings.; Connect the USB cable as shown below.; • When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up; Connecting the USB Cable; PictBridge

68 Connecting to a Printer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option ( c 64) to [PTP]. 2 Turn the camera off. 3 Turn the printer on. • Check printer settings. 4 Connect the USB cable as shown below. 5 Turn the camera on. • When co...

Page 81 - Printing Pictures One at a Time; After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (; • Press

69 Connecting to a Printer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( c 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture and press d . • The...

Page 82 - Printing Multiple Pictures

70 Connecting to a Printer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters 5 Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d . • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d . 6 Press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d ....

Page 83 - Print selection

71 Connecting to a Printer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters 2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Paper size] and press d . • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” ( c 8). 3 Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d . • To sp...

Page 84 - Paper Size

72 Connecting to a Printer C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters 5 Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to the [Print menu] (step 2) when printing is complete. • Press d to terminate printing before it is complete. k Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: ...

Page 85 - Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

73 C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “printorders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices ( c 125) or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF. In addition to pictur...

Page 86 - Set the date and info options.; Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the; Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint

74 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters 5 Set the date and info options. Press G or H to choose an option, and press d to turn y on and enable that option. To turn y off, press d again. • [Date]: Print the date of recording on all pictures i...

Page 87 - Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer; Attach the supplied Dock Insert PV-13 to; Follow the procedures described in the printer manual.; Removing the Dock Insert

75 C onnecting to Te le visions, Comput ers, and Pri n ters Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer See documentation provided with your printer for information on how tooperate the printer. 1 Attach the supplied Dock Insert PV-13 to the printer. 2 Set the USB option ( c 64) to [PTP]. 3 Turn th...

Page 88 - Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu; The following options are available in the shooting menu.; Displaying the Shooting Menu; Set the mode selector to

76 Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options are available in the shooting menu. * See the information on restrictions that may apply to [White balance], [Continuous], [BSS], and [Color Options] settings ( c...

Page 90 - Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining

78 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s k Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and ona 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number...

Page 91 - White Balance; Notes on Flash Mode; White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

79 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s d White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varieswith the color of the light source. The human brainis able to adapt to changes in the color of the lightsource, with the result that white objects appearw...

Page 92 - Preset White Balance; • To apply the most recently measured value for pre-; Notes on Preset White Balance; Reference object frame

80 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lightsources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under alamp with a red shade look as though they had...

Page 93 - The indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (; One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

81 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably,or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus,exposure, and white balance are fixed at the valuesfor t...

Page 94 - The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (

82 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s A BSS The “best shot selector” is recommended from sit-uations in which inadvertent camera movement canresult in blurred pictures, or when parts of theimage are prone to under- or overexposure.At [On] setting, the flash ...

Page 95 - Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

83 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s d Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono-chrome. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set-tings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is ...

Page 96 - Restrictions on Camera Settings; Restrictions apply to the following settings in; Flash mode

84 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Singl...

Page 97 - Playback Options: The Playback Menu; The following options are available in the playback menu.; Displaying the Playback Menu; Display the playback menu by pressing

85 Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Displaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m . • To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector ( c 8). • To e...

Page 98 - protection from deletion (; • Only one picture can be selected for [Welcome

86 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Navigating the Menus When following the steps below to select multiplepictures for a print set ( c 73), deletion ( c 88), protection from deletion ( c 88), transfer ( c 89), copying between internal memory and the memory...

Page 99 - Slide Show; Press the multi selector; Notes on the Slide Show

87 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s z Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory oron a memory card in an automated “slide show”with a three-second interval between pictures. 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Start] and press d ...

Page 100 - Delete; Notes on Deletion; Protect; See “Navigating the Menus” (; Protected pictures are recognized by the; Erase selected images

88 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s A Delete The delete menu contains the options shownbelow.If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic-tures in the internal memory will be deleted.If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem-ory card will be de...

Page 101 - Transfer Marking; Change transfer marking (; All on

89 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s E Transfer Marking Change transfer marking ( E ) for existing pictures. When the camera is connected to a computer withPictureProject installed via the supplied USB cable,pressing d transfers only the pictures marked wit...

Page 102 - Notes on Copying Pictures; File Names of Copied Pictures

90 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s L Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and amemory card.First, select from the following options. Then, select the desired copy option.Choose [Selected images] ( c 86) to copy specific pictures in the internal ...

Page 103 - Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu; The following options are available in the setup menu.

91 Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The following options are available in the setup menu. R Menus c 92 Choose how menus are displayed. H Quick startup c 93 Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. V Welcome screen c 93 Select screen displayed w...

Page 104 - Displaying the Setup Menu; to display the setup menu.; Choose whether the menus displayed when

92 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Displaying the Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu ( c 76), scene menu ( c 29), movie menu ( c 50), Anti-shake menu ( c 38), one-touch portrait menu ( c 40) or playback menu ( c 85) and press d to display the ...

Page 105 - Quick Startup; When “Select an image” is Selected; Nikon

93 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s H Quick Startup Choose [On] to disable the welcome screen andstart-up sound. The camera will be ready for shoot-ing as soon as it is turned on.Set to [Off] when enabling the welcome screen. V Welcome Screen You can select...

Page 106 - Setting Travel Destination Time Zone

94 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and traveldestination time zones. Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Time zone] and press d . • The [Time zone] screen is displaye...

Page 107 - • The setting is enabled.; • The camera returns to shooting mode or playback

95 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s 4 Press I or J to choose the travel desti- nation time zone and press d . • The setting is enabled. 5 Press m . • The camera returns to shooting mode or playback mode. • While the travel destination time zone is selected,...

Page 108 - Time Zones

96 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s l Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are notsupported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments fromGreenwich Mean Time (GMT), s...

Page 109 - Monitor Settings; The following options are available:; Photo Info; ) for information on indicators in the monitor.; Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.

97 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Z Monitor Settings The following options are available: Photo Info The following display options are available: See “The Monitor” ( c 6) for information on indicators in the monitor. Photo info Choose information displaye...

Page 110 - Date Imprint; Date imprint and Print set; Time and date are not imprinted on pictures.

98 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted onpictures for printing this information from printersthat are not DPOF-compatible ( c 125). At settings other than [Off], the option selected is recognized by an...

Page 111 - Date Counter; Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.; option and press

99 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number ofdays remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date.Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the...

Page 112 - Notes on Vibration Reduction; Off

100 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s b Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, causedby slight hand movement known as camera shake,that commonly occurs when shooting with zoomapplied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduc-tion...

Page 113 - Sound Settings; Adjust the following sound settings:; Auto Off

101 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: i Auto Off To reduce the drain on the batteries, the monitorturns off and the camera enters standby mode, ifno operations are performed for a certain period oftime. T...

Page 114 - Format Card; Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card.; Formatting the Internal Memory; Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards

102 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s M Format Memory/ O Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the mem-ory card from the camera.The [Format memory] optio...

Page 115 - Language

103 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display ofcamera menus and messages. k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer orvideo device. Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) ...

Page 116 - Reset All; Scene mode

104 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s n Reset All This option restores the following settings to theirdefault values: Pop-up menu Scene mode One-touch portrait Movie menu Shooting menu Option Default value Flash mode ( c 24) Auto Self-timer ( c 26) Off Macro...

Page 117 - Setup menu

105 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s Setup menu Others • Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file number ( c 108) from mem- ory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To resetfile numbering to “0001,” delete all pictures ( c 88) bef...

Page 118 - batteries currently in use.; Firmware Version; View the current camera firmware version.; LR6 alkaline batteries

106 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooti ng, Playback , and Setup Me n u s g Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct bat-tery level ( c 16), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Alkaline (defau...

Page 119 - Technical Notes; Optional Accessories; Approved Memory Cards; MH-71 battery charger

107 Techni cal Not es Technical Notes Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in theCOOLPIX L12: 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications. If the devi...

Page 120 - Image/Sound File and Folder Names; Pictures, movies, and sounds are assigned file names as follows:; DSCN

108 Techni cal Not es Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and sounds are assigned file names as follows: * The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a com- puter. Files are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followedby a ...

Page 121 - Caring for the Camera

109 Techni cal Not es Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when using or storing the device. j Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamb...

Page 122 - Batteries; Cleaning; Lens

110 Caring for the Camera Techni cal Not es j The Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator ( c 4) conforms to the following IEC stan- dard: k Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace t...

Page 123 - Storage; televisions or radios

111 Caring for the Camera Techni cal Not es Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is offbefore putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will notbe used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha orcamphor moth balls or in locat...

Page 124 - Error Messages; Display

112 Techni cal Not es Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed inthe monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution c S (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 94 Batteries running low. Ready spare batteries. 10, 106 K War...

Page 128 - Interface error

116 Error Messages Techni cal Not es * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and informa-tion. I Interface error Other peripheral devices have been connected while camera is con-nected to ImageLink compatible printer. Do not connect other devices to the cable con-nect...

Page 129 - Troubleshooting; Display, Settings and Power Supply; Problem

117 Techni cal Not es Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer tothe page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Caus...

Page 130 - Electronically Controlled Cameras

118 Troubleshooting Techni cal Not es Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the cameramay stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external staticcharge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace th...

Page 133 - Cannot transfer pictures

121 Troubleshooting Techni cal Not es Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than 1,000 pictures can be marked for transfer. Click [Transfer] in PictureProject to transfer pictures. 65 Transfer marking does not appear Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures ...

Page 134 - Specifications; Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera; Compact digital camera

122 Techni cal Not es Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.1 million CCD 1 / 2.5 -in. CCD Total pixels 7.41 million Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105 mm) f/-number f/2.8...

Page 135 - Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

123 Specifications Techni cal Not es • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-MH1 batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). ISO sensitivity Auto (ISO 50-1600) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom) Exposu...

Page 136 - Dimensions

124 Specifications Techni cal Not es * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to [ E Normal (3072)]. Battery life may vary...

Page 137 - Supported Standards; DCF; : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the; DPOF; pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.; : A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and; ImageLink; : The ImageLink standard allows pictures taken with a digital

125 Techni cal Not es Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes ofcamera. • DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed fr...

Page 138 - Index; Symbols

126 Techni cal Not es Index Symbols F Anti-shake mode 38 t ( j ) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 48, 54, 58 v ( k ) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 46, 48, 54, 58 v ( l ) button 9 m button 5, 9, 92 d button 5, 8 J (flash) button 5, 24 H (self-timer) button 5, 26 L (macro close-up) button 5, 27 I (exposure compensatio...

Page 139 - Editing pictures 44

127 Index Techni cal Not es DPOF printing 72DSCN 108Dusk/dawn 33 E Editing pictures 44 creating a cropped copy 46enhancing contrast 45resizing pictures 47 EH-65A 61, 67, 107Error messages 112–116Exif version 2.2 125Exposure compensation 28Extension 108 F Face-priority AF 41File names 108Fireworks sh...

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