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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Using the Camera Shooting Features Using the Menus Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L30 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer...

  • Page 5: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A 6) and “Using the Camera” (A 12). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera”...
  • Page 6 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 7: Information And Precautions

    Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ •...
  • Page 8 About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
  • Page 9 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 10: 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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
  • Page 11 Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible Failure to observe this precaution with COOLPIX L30. could cause damage or fire. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing.
  • Page 12 • Do not immerse in or expose to • Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during water. • Do not transport or store with metal lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in objects such as necklaces or electric shock.
  • Page 13 Use appropriate cables Avoid contact with liquid crystal When connecting cables to the input Should the monitor break, care should and output jacks, use only the cables be taken to avoid injury caused by provided or sold by Nikon for the broken glass and to prevent liquid purpose, to maintain compliance with crystal from the monitor touching the...

  • Page 14: Notices

    Notices • Reorient or relocate the receiving Notice for Customers in the antenna. U.S.A. • Increase the separation between the Federal Communications equipment and receiver. Commission (FCC) Radio • Connect the equipment into an Frequency Interference Statement outlet on a circuit different from that This equipment has been tested and to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 15 Interface Cables Notice for Customers in Europe Use the interface cables sold or This symbol indicates that provided by Nikon for your equipment. electrical and electronic Using other interface cables may equipment is to be collected exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of separately.
  • Page 16 This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........... ii Using the Camera ........12 Read This First ............ii Shooting with Easy Auto Mode ....12 Attaching the Camera Strap......iii Using the Zoom ............14 About This Manual ..........iii The Shutter-release Button ......14 Information and Precautions......
  • Page 18 Editing Still Images........E25 Reference Section ......... E1 Before Editing Images ........ E25 G (Easy Auto) Mode ........E3 D-Lighting: Scene Mode Enhancing Brightness and Contrast... E26 (Shooting Suited to Scenes)..... E4 Glamour Retouch: Tips and Notes ........... E5 Enhancing Human Faces......E27 Smart Portrait Mode Small Picture: (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ..
  • Page 19 The Setup Menu ......... E60 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)........ E43 Welcome Screen..........E60 Time Zone and Date........E61 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)......E43 Monitor Settings ..........E63 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .... E45 Print Date Continuous Shooting .........
  • Page 20 Technical Notes and Index....F1 Caring for the Product ......... F2 The Camera............F2 Batteries..............F4 Memory Cards............F6 Cleaning and Storage........F7 Cleaning..............F7 Storage ..............F7 Troubleshooting ..........F8 Specifications ..........F15 Approved Memory Cards......F19 Index..............F21 xviii...

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 Lens cover closed Flash ............19, E11 Shutter-release button........13 Microphone........... E38 Zoom control............14 f : wide-angle..........14 Lens cover g : telephoto..........14 h : thumbnail playback...16, E24 Lens i : playback zoom......16, E23 Power connector cover (for connection...
  • Page 22 k (apply selection) button......24 Monitor ................ 3 d (menu) button ..........24 Speaker .............E40 l (delete) button..........17 Flash lamp............E13 b (e movie-record) button..22, E38 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover........6 A (shooting mode) button .......20, E3, E4, E8, E10 USB/audio/video output connector..26 c (playback) button........

  • Page 23: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A 24, E63) in the setup menu).
  • Page 24 Shooting mode............ 20 Internal memory indicator ......10 Macro mode ..........19, E15 Aperture value ............14 Zoom indicator ........14, E15 Shutter speed............14 Focus indicator............. 13 Focus area..............13 Flash mode..........19, E11 Focus area (face detection, pet detection) ......13, E7, E8 Eye-Fi communication indicator ..E73 ISO sensitivity..........F12 Battery level indicator........

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 .

  • Page 26: Preparing For Shooting

    Preparing for Shooting Insert the Batteries and Memory Card Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the batteries and memory card. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) battery terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries.

  • Page 27: Removing The Batteries Or Memory Card

    Notes About the Batteries • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area around negative terminal the negative terminal Formatting Memory Cards...

  • Page 28: Turn The Camera On And Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 29 Use JK to select your home time London, Casablanca zone and press the k button. • Press H to turn on daylight saving time (W is displayed above the map). Press I to turn it off. Back Use HI to select the date format and press the k button. Set the date and time, and press the Date and time k button.
  • Page 30 Use HI to select Easy auto mode and press Easy auto mode the k button. Battery level indicator • The camera enters the shooting mode and Shooting you can take images in Easy auto mode. mode icon • While shooting, you can check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining.
  • Page 31 The Auto Off Function • If you do not operate the camera for about 30 seconds, the monitor turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after about three minutes in standby mode. •...

  • Page 32: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera Shooting with Easy Auto Mode Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in the “tall” (portrait) orientation, make sure the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 33: Press The Shutter-Release Button Halfway

    Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 14). • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. • Multiple focus areas can glow green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 34: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position Zoom out Zoom in changes. • To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward g (telephoto) • To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward f (wide-angle) When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.
  • Page 35 Notes About Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (E4, E8, E10). • When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U. Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded.

  • Page 36: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector HIJK to select an 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 image to display.

  • Page 37: Delete Images

    Delete Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select Current image and press the k button. Delete • Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted. •...
  • Page 38 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to select an image Erase selected images to be deleted, and then use H to display c. • To undo the selection, press I to remove c. • Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 39: Using The Flash And Self-Timer

    Using the Flash and Self-timer You can use the multi selector to set frequently used functions such as the flash and self-timer. You can set the following functions using HIJK in the shooting screen. Flash mode Self-timer Exposure compensation Macro mode •...

  • Page 40: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Changing the Shooting Mode The following shooting modes are available. • G Easy auto mode (E3) The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. •...
  • Page 41 Use the multi selector HI to select a Easy auto mode shooting mode and press the k button.

  • Page 42: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 5 m 0 s 5 m 0 s 1 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 Movie recording time remaining Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
  • Page 43 Select a movie in full-frame playback mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 and press the k button. 0 0 1 0 .

  • Page 44: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. The following menus are available. • A Shooting menu (E42) Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc. •...
  • Page 45 Use HI to select the desired Press the k button. menu icon. • The menu options become selectable. • The menu is changed. Set up Welcome screen Welcome screen Time zone and date Time zone and date Monitor settings Monitor settings Print date Print date Elec tronic VR...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight. Open the connector cover. •...
  • Page 47 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks. A 28 Viewing and organizing images on a computer You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data.

  • Page 48: Using Viewnx 2

    Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ Double-click the downloaded file.

  • Page 49: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot. •...

  • Page 50: Transfer Images To The Computer

    If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program.

  • Page 51: Viewing Images

    Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 53: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting G (Easy Auto) Mode ..................E3 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ..........E4 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces).... E8 A (Auto) Mode...................E10 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ......

  • Page 54: Additional Information

    Movies Recording Movies..................E38 Playing Back Movies ................... E40 Menu Options Available in the Shooting Menus ......... E42 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......... E43 The Smart Portrait Menu................E49 The Playback Menu..................E51 The Movie Menu ..................E58 The Setup Menu...................E60 Additional Information Error Messages .....................

  • Page 55: G (Easy Auto) Mode

    G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

  • Page 56: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 57: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when Image mode is set to x 5152×3864). •...

  • Page 58: L Museum

    l Museum • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). • The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show •...

  • Page 59: O Pet Portrait

    O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release).

  • Page 60: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (E49)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Frame the picture.
  • Page 61 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • Flash mode (E11) • Self-timer (E14) • Exposure compensation (E16) • Smart portrait menu (E42)

  • Page 62: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button •...

  • Page 63: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode (E17). Using the Flash When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (X).

  • Page 64: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (E13). The flash does not fire.

  • Page 65: Shutter-Release Button

    The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter- release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. •...

  • Page 66: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Press the multi selector J (n). Select ON and press the k button. Self-timer • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 67: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

  • Page 68: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press the Exposure compensation k button. + 2 . 0 • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. + 0 .

  • Page 69: Default Settings

    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (E11) (E14) (E15) (E16) G (easy auto) Scene b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn) j (night landscape) k (close-up)
  • Page 70 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up. The setting cannot be changed. The setting cannot be changed.

  • Page 71: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When a setting other than Single is selected, the Continuous (E47) flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be Blink proof (E50) used.

  • Page 72: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (E3) •...

  • Page 73: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (E8) •...

  • Page 74: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Select A (auto) mode (E10). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway. •...

  • Page 75: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 16) zooms in on the image. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 76: Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 16) displays images as thumbnails. 2 0 1 4 0 5 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 1 .

  • Page 77: Editing Still Images

    Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. • Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions.

  • Page 78: D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast

    D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press D-Lighting the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. •...

  • Page 79: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

    Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to select the Subject selection face that you want to retouch and press the k button.
  • Page 80 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save OK? Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face per image can be edited using the glamour retouch function. • Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.

  • Page 81: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Small picture desired copy size and press the k button. •...

  • Page 82: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (E23). Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed.

  • Page 83: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using an audio/video cable (E80) to play back images or movies on the TV. Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. •...

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. •...

  • Page 85: Printing Individual Images

    Turn on the camera. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). Print selection 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 N o . 3 2 Printing Individual Images Connect the camera to a printer (E32).
  • Page 86 Select the desired number of copies (up to Copies nine) and press the k button. Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge prints Star t print Copies Paper size Select the desired paper size and press the k button. •...

  • Page 87: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images Connect the camera to a printer (E32). When the Print selection screen is displayed, Print selection 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 N o . 3 2 press the d button. Use the multi selector HI to select Paper Print menu size and press the k button.
  • Page 88 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to Print selection nine) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. •...

  • Page 89: Usb Cable

    DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the DPOF printing Print order option (E51). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select prints Start print and press the k button to start printing. To view the current print order, select View images and Star t print press the k button.

  • Page 90: Using The Camera

    Recording Movies • When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), Movie options (E58) is set to g 480/30p. f 720/30p cannot be selected. Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. •...

  • Page 91: Memory Card Slot Cover

    Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. •...

  • Page 92: Playing Back Movies

    Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording.
  • Page 93 Functions Available During Playback Paused Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon Description Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Rewind Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

  • Page 94: Options Available In The Shooting Menus

    Options Available in the Shooting Menus The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Image mode White balance Continuous Color options 5 m 0 s 5 m 0 s 1 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

  • Page 95: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
  • Page 96 Notes About Image Mode • The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. Number of Images That Can Be Saved •...

  • Page 97: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. •...
  • Page 98 Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to select Preset White balance Auto Auto...

  • Page 99: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.

  • Page 100: Color Options

    Notes About Multi-shot 16 Smear (F3) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is saved with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended. Color Options Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

  • Page 101: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E43) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.

  • Page 102: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have y On been closed, A blink was detected in the picture just taken.

  • Page 103: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E25) for information about image editing functions. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below.
  • Page 104 Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to nine) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 105: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Use the multi selector HI to select Start Slide show and press the k button.

  • Page 106: Protect

    Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E55). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E71).

  • Page 107: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on Protect the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back ON/OFF Use the multi selector JK to select an image. Protect •...

  • Page 108: Rotate Image

    Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E55).

  • Page 109: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector HI to select a Copy destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.

  • Page 110: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F19). Option Aspect ratio Image size...

  • Page 111: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.

  • Page 112: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None Does not display the welcome screen. (default setting) COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo.

  • Page 113: Time Zone And Date

    Time Zone and Date d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description • Use JK to select a field and then use Date and time HI to set the date and time. •...
  • Page 114 Select w Home time zone or x Travel Time zone destination and press the k button. Home time zone • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes Travel destination depending on whether the home time zone or travel London, Casablanca destination is selected.

  • Page 115: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Select from five settings. Brightness • Default setting: 3 Photo Info Shooting mode Playback mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0...
  • Page 116 Shooting mode Playback mode The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. 5 m 0 s 5 m 0 s Framing 1 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images.

  • Page 117: Print Date

    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E52). 15.05.2014 15.05.2014 Option...

  • Page 118: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR d button M z menu icon M Electronic VR M k button Select the electronic VR (vibration reduction) setting used when shooting still images. Option Description The effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images in the following situations: •...
  • Page 119 Notes About Electronic VR • Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode. Note that Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (E18). • If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time, electronic VR will not function. •...

  • Page 120: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen.

  • Page 121: Af Assist

    AF Assist d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide- a Auto angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto (default setting)

  • Page 122: Auto Off

    Auto Off d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A 11). Option Description Auto off You can select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min. If On (default setting) is selected, the camera enters standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected for Sleep mode...

  • Page 123: Format Memory/Format Card

    Format Memory/Format Card d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered.

  • Page 124: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (E20) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode •...

  • Page 125: Eye-Fi Upload

    Eye-Fi Upload d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option Description b Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable (default setting) Images are not uploaded.

  • Page 126: Reset All

    Reset All d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 17) before selecting Reset all.

  • Page 127: Firmware Version

    Firmware Version d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button View the current camera firmware version.

  • Page 128: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Memory card is write The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. – protected. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. This card cannot be An error occurred while accessing the memory card.
  • Page 129 Display Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or Image cannot be saved.
  • Page 130 Display Cause/Solution A lens error occurred. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists, Lens error contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Communications error Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry.

  • Page 131: File Names

    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier Extension (not shown on camera monitor) (indicates file format) Still images .JPG Original still images DSCN and movies Movies .AVI Small copies...

  • Page 132: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)* battery Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)* Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)* AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in the...

  • Page 133: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..........F2 The Camera......................F2 Batteries ........................F4 Memory Cards .......................F6 Cleaning and Storage..........F7 Cleaning........................F7 Storage ........................F7 Troubleshooting............F8 Specifications............F15 Approved Memory Cards ................F19 Index .................F21...

  • Page 134: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii - xi) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 135 Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

  • Page 136: Batteries

    Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) before use. Notes About Using Batteries • Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting.
  • Page 137 Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily.

  • Page 138: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F19) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...

  • Page 139: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).

  • Page 140: 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the The camera is on but does battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter,...
  • Page 141 Problem Cause/Solution • Select Monitor settings > Brightness in the 24, E63 Monitor is hard to read. setup menu and adjust the monitor brightness. • The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes during shooting and movie recording.
  • Page 142 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to shooting 26, 29, Disconnect the USB cable. mode. • When the camera is in playback mode, press the 1, 16 A button or the shutter-release button. No image captured when • When menus are displayed, press the d button. the shutter-release button is •...
  • Page 143 Problem Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the 19, E12 flash mode setting to W (off). images captured with flash. • The flash mode is set to W (off). 19, E11, •...
  • Page 144 Problem Cause/Solution Randomly spaced bright The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow 19, E11 pixels (“noise”) appear in or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by image. using the flash. • The flash mode is set to W (off). 19, E11, •...
  • Page 145 Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution • This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with – File cannot be played back. another make or model of digital camera. •...
  • Page 146 Problem Cause/Solution • The memory card contains no images. Replace the Images to be printed are not memory card. • Remove the memory card to print images from the displayed. internal memory. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer.

  • Page 147: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L30 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.1 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom 4.6–23.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of Focal length 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
  • Page 148 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) • 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] • 20M [5152 × 3864] • 10M [3648 × 2736] Image size •...
  • Page 149 Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Supported languages Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian,...
  • Page 150 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. The included batteries are for trial use only. Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries.

  • Page 151: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
  • Page 152 Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac and OS X are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 153: Index

    Index Audio/video cable..27, E31, E80 Symbols Audio/video-in jack ......27, E31 g Telephoto............14 Auto flash ............E12 f Wide-angle............ 14 Auto mode.......... 20, E10 i Playback zoom ......16, E23 Auto off........... 11, E70 h Thumbnail playback..... 16, E24 Autofocus........
  • Page 154 Close-up k ........E4, E5 File name............E79 Color options..........E48 Fill flash............E12 Computer............27, 29 Fireworks show m ...... E4, E6 Connector cover........... 2 Firmware version........E75 Continuous shooting......E47 Flash ............. 1, E11 Copy..............E57 Flash lamp ..........2, E13 Crop..........
  • Page 155 Lens..............1, F15 Lens cover..............1 Paper size ........E34, E35 Party/indoor f......E4, E5 Macro mode........19, E15 Pet portrait auto release ......E7 Memory card........... 6, F19 Pet portrait O......... E4, E7 Memory card slot ..........6 Photo info ............. E63 Microphone..............
  • Page 156 Rotate image ..........E56 Thumbnail playback...... 16, E24 Scene mode .......... 20, E4 Time difference .......... E61 Self-timer..........19, E14 Time zone ..........9, E61 Self-timer lamp ........1, E14 Time zone and date......8, E61 Setup menu........24, E60 Tripod socket ...........
  • Page 160 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. CT3J01(11) 6MN32111-01...

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