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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • 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.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene One-touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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 this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 (A 12). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.
  • 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 the lens cover or other moving parts.

  • Page 7: Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • 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 be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS... ii Notices...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 The Shooting Mode Button ...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10...
  • 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 Playback ...42 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...43 Editing Pictures...44...
  • Page 11 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 Pictures One at a Time ...59 Printing Multiple Pictures ...60 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...63 d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...77 Displaying the Setup Menu...78 a Menus...78 c Welcome Screen...79 d Date...80 e Monitor Settings ...83 f Date Imprint...84 u Digital Zoom ...85 i Sound Settings ...85 k Auto Off ...86 l Format Memory/m Format Card ...87 n Language ...88 o Video mode...88 p Reset All ...89...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L14 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 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 being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button...22 Power switch/Power-on lamp...12 Built-in flash...26 Self-timer lamp...28 Built-in microphone...48 Speaker...51 Lens ...96, 107 Lens cover closed Power connector cover for optional AC adapter...94 Eyelet for camera strap...11 Connector cover...52, 54, 58 Cable connector...52, 54, 58 Lens cover ...96...
  • Page 17 Monitor ...6 Shooting mode button...8 c (playback) button...8 Flash lamp ...27 Multi selector...9 Zoom buttons ...21 f : Zoom out ...21 g : Zoom in...21 h : Thumbnail playback...42 i : Playback zoom...43 j : Help ...11 d button ...10, 41, 49, 65, 73 k (apply selection) button...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    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 Shooting mode* ...18, 31, 32, 40, 48 Exposure lock... 39 Macro mode... 29 Zoom indicator... 21, 29 Focus indicator ...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 14 Time of recording... 14 Internal memory indicator... 24 Battery level indicator... 18 File number and type ... 95 Volume indicator... 51 Current frame number/ total number of frames... 24 Movie length... 51 * Differs according to the selected movie option. 15/11/2007 12:00 15/11/2007 12:00 15/11/2007 12:00...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The Shooting Mode Button The Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the shooting mode. Easy auto mode The shooting-mode selection menu is continuously displayed until you select the shooting mode and press k to determine the mode, or you press the shooting mode button again.

  • Page 21: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 26) menu or move cursor up. Display n (self-timer) (A 28) menu. Display p (macro mode) (A 29) menu or move cursor down.

  • Page 22: The D Button

    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. Displayed when Date imprint there are more Digital zoom previous menu Sound settings...

  • Page 23: Help Displays

    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. Attaching the Camera Strap Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses...

  • Page 24: First Steps

    • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries (batteries supplied) • Two LR6 alkaline batteries • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

  • Page 25: Battery Type

    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. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 97). • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. •...

  • Page 26: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 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.
  • Page 27 Select your home time zone (A 82) and press The date menu is displayed. 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 the order of day ([D]), month ([M]) and year ([Y]) or vice versa (the order of highlight movement may differ in some areas).

  • Page 28: Inserting Memory Cards

    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 the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 29: Removing Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L14, be sure to format them (A 87).

  • Page 30: G Basic Photography And Playback: Easy Auto Mode

    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. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • 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. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is d Normal (3,072 ×...

  • Page 32: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, self- timer lamp and built-in microphone. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

  • Page 33: Using The Zoom

    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. When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom.

  • Page 34: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot 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 camera is unable to focus, the focus area and focus indicator blink red.
  • Page 35 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 dark •...

  • Page 36: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    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 forward or rewind.
  • Page 37 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Switch to shooting A/D/y mode Viewing Pictures Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. Deleting the Last Picture Taken In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken.

  • Page 38: Using The Flash

    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.). Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
  • Page 39 “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red- eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    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. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose [ON] and press k.

  • Page 41: Macro Mode

    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.). Press p (macro mode).

  • Page 42: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press k.

  • Page 43: A Auto Mode

    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. Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to choose A and press k.

  • Page 44: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    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 f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn Setting the Scene Mode Press the shooting mode button in...

  • Page 45: Features

    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. * Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. •...
  • Page 46 Shooting in the Scene Mode e Night portrait 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. Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 47 h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 22) always lights;...
  • Page 48 Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close- range. 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 green (the zoom indicator is positioned in the left side of K).
  • Page 49 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. * Other settings can be selected. o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow.
  • 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. Use the multi selector to choose [p Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k (A 32).

  • Page 51: More Information

    Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. 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. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-mode setting (A 66) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

  • Page 52: H One-Touch Portrait Mode

    One-touch Portrait Mode Shooting in the One-Touch Portrait Mode Choosing H from the shooting-mode selection menu enters the one-touch portrait mode for portrait shots. The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. •...

  • Page 53: The One-Touch Portrait Menu

    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. Image mode Choose an image size and quality (A 66). Changes made to the settings in the image mode apply to all shooting modes. Portrait effect You can choose from [Normal], [Brighter], and [Softer] to produce skin tones and overall image in your own preferences.

  • Page 54: More On Playback

    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. Choose pictures Increase the number of pictures displayed (4 ➝...

  • Page 55: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) 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.

  • Page 56: Editing Pictures

    • The editing functions cannot be available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX L14 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L14 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 57: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    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. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 24) or thumbnail (A 42) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 58: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    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. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 59: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    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 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 60: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 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.

  • Page 61: The Movie Menu

    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)

  • Page 62: Stop-Motion Movies

    The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Take a number of still pictures, at no specified interval, and join them for recording as a movie. Use to create a movie that simulates claymation. Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press k. Press d.

  • Page 63: Movie Playback

    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 volume.

  • Page 64: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    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. Turn the camera off. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio- in jack.

  • Page 65: Connecting To A Computer

    (A 55). Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.9) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Note on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use fresh batteries to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

  • Page 66: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    (Windows XP). Nikon Transfer will start. Mac OS X Nikon Transfer will start automatically if [Yes] was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed. Connecting the USB Cable When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable.
  • Page 67 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the NikonTransfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
  • Page 68 Connecting to a Computer Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker •...

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Printer

    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. Print pictures one at a time (A 59) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source •...

  • Page 70: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor.

  • Page 71: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 58), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to switch to thumbnail display. Press g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 72: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose [Start print] and press k. 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. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 58), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 73 Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu. Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 74 Connecting to a Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 75: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    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 print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 76: Date Imprint

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose [Date] and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose [Info] and press k to print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 77: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu in auto mode (A 31) contains the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Continuous [Continuous] and [BSS] settings can be applied. Color options Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

  • Page 78: A Image Mode

    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 plan to use the picture.
  • Page 79 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 picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

  • Page 80: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 81: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 82: C Continuous

    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 each series.

  • Page 83: F Color Options

    F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

  • Page 84: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    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-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous].

  • Page 85: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 86: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    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 described below to select multiple pictures.

  • Page 87: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose [Start] and press k. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] and press k before choosing [Start].

  • Page 88: Delete

    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. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 89: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

  • Page 90: Displaying The Setup Menu

    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...

  • Page 91: Welcome Screen

    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 an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 92: Date

    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 saving enabled or disabled from [Time zone] options.
  • Page 93 Press K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. 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.
  • Page 94 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A 15) The camera supports the time zones listed below. When travelling to or from destinations which are not listed below, use the [Date] menu to set the camera clock to local time. (A 14, 80). GMT +/–...

  • Page 95: Monitor Settings

    e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is [3]. Photo Info The following display options are available.

  • Page 96: Date Imprint

    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 pictures taken while this option is in effect.

  • Page 97: Digital Zoom

    u Digital Zoom On (default setting) When you press g (i) with maximum optical zoom applied, digital zoom (A 21) is enabled. Digital zoom is disabled (except for recording movies). Digital Zoom Digital zoom is not available in the following cases: •...

  • Page 98: Auto Off

    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 three minutes, the camera turns off automatically.

  • Page 99: Format Memory/M Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover and the memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L14, format them. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...

  • Page 100: Language

    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 o Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. Polish Portuguese Russian...

  • Page 101: Reset All

    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) * For the default settings for the scene mode (A 32) and one-touch portrait mode (A 40), see the description for each mode.

  • Page 102: Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 78) Welcome screen (A 79) Photo info (A 83) Brightness (A 83) Date imprint (A 84) Digital zoom (A 85) Button sound (A 85) Shutter sound (A 85) Auto off (A 86) Sleep mode (A 86) Power saving (A 91) Others...

  • Page 103: Battery Type

    (A 42) in 4-picture or 9-picture thumbnail playback mode. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu LR6 alkaline batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries...

  • Page 104: Copy

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 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.

  • Page 105: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L14 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version...

  • Page 106: Technical Notes

    SDHC-compliant. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory cards listed above, please contact the manufacturer. Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1- MH-71 battery charger EH-65A AC adapter (connects as shown) EH-62B AC adapter cannot be used.

  • Page 107: Image File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders automatically named with a three-digit folder number followed by NIKON (e.g. “100NIKON”). If a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number.

  • Page 108: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 109 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 fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather.

  • Page 110: Cleaning

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult 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.

  • Page 111: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Warning! Battery exhausted. Q (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus.
  • Page 112 [16:9]. Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination. Cannot edit selected • The COOLPIX L14 editing picture. • Pictures with an aspect Camera has run out of file • Insert new memory card. numbers.
  • Page 113 * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Solution • If Nikon Transfer displays error, click [OK] to exit. Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable or inserting new memory card.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 115 In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. [Image mode] not available. No sound when shutter is released. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed).
  • Page 117 [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 taken with non-COOLPIX L14 digital cameras. • Other cameras may be unable to play back pictures recorded with this camera.
  • Page 118 • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, your camera cannot be connected. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L14 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.1 million Total pixels 7.38 million Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm) f/-number f/3.1–5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4×...
  • Page 120 Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter 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 •...
  • Page 121 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. 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. Specifications...

  • Page 122: Supported Standards

    Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Symbols 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...
  • Page 124 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...
  • Page 125 PictBridge 58, 110 Playback 24, 42–47 mode 8, 24, 25 thumbnail 42 zoom 43 Playback menu 73–76 Portrait (b) 32, 33 Power saving 91 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 63 Print size 67 Printer 57 Protect 91 Quick playback zoom 43 Red-eye reduction 27...
  • Page 128 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan CT7H05500101(11) 6MMA0811-01...

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