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

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • 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 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: Notice For Customers In Canada

    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 A Auto Mode... 31 Shooting in the Auto Mode...31 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 32 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...32 Setting the Scene Mode...32 Features ...33 c More on Playback... 40 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...40 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...41 Editing Pictures...42 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting...43...
  • Page 11 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 49 Connecting to a TV...49 Connecting to a Computer...50 Before Connecting the Camera...50 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...51 Connecting to a Printer...54 Connecting the Camera and Printer...55 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...56 Printing Multiple Pictures ...57 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...60 d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...74 Displaying the Setup Menu...75 a Menus ...76 c Welcome Screen...76 d Date...77 e Monitor Settings ...80 f Date Imprint...81 U Anti-shake AE...82 h AF Assist ...83 i Sound Settings ...83 k Auto Off ...84 l Format Memory/m Format Card ...85 n Language ...86 o Video mode...86...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 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 COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations. Shutter-release button...22 Power-on lamp ...12 Power switch...18 Built-in flash...26 Speaker...48 Self-timer lamp...28, 94 AF-assist illuminator... 23, 33, 83, 94 Lens ...93, 104 2 3 4 Built-in microphone...46 Power connector cover for...

  • Page 17: Battery-Chamber

    Monitor ...6 Shooting mode button...8 c (playback) button...8 Flash lamp...27 Multi selector...9 Zoom buttons ...20 f : Zoom out ...20 g : Zoom in...20 h : Thumbnail playback...40 i : Playback zoom...41 j : Help ...11 12 13 d button ...10, 47, 62, 70 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). They will display only for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting Shooting mode ...18, 31, 32, 46 Macro mode...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 14 Time of recording... 14 Volume indicator... 48 Battery level indicator... 18 Image mode... 63 Movie options ... 47 a Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 24 b Movie length ... 48 15/05/2008 12:00 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 9999.JPG...

  • 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 there are more previous menu items Displayed when there are one or...

  • 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 Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.

  • Page 24: First Steps

    • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two FR6/L91 lithium 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: Alkaline Batteries

    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/memory card slot cover. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 94). •...

  • 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 Change the date and time. • 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 (21 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 91). 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

    Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 85).

  • 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: Indicators Displayed In G (Easy Auto) Mode

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few seconds (A 80). Shooting mode U displayed in easy auto mode.

  • 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: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the center of the screen.

  • Page 34: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: The camera focuses on the subject overlapping the focus area in the center of the monitor.

  • Page 35: Face Priority

    Face Priority • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the center of the frame. • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: - When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions - When the subject is not looking directly at the camera - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame •...

  • 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

    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. Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and displayed.

  • Page 38: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-7.7 m (19.7 in.-25 ft. 3.1 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-4.5 m (19.7 in.-14 ft. 9.1 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 The self-timer icon (n10) is displayed.

  • Page 41: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.). Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.

  • 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 guide 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. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. • Digital zoom is not available. Off* * Other settings can be selected.
  • 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. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. •...
  • Page 47 h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. Off* * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
  • 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 distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the lens when the F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is over the G).
  • Page 49 o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. Off* * Other settings can be selected. p Panorama assist (A 38) Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    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 63) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed.

  • Page 54: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 editing or playback functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 55: 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 40) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 56: 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 41) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie options (A 47) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 61: 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 (supplied only with the COOLPIX L18) 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 62: Connecting To A Computer

    (A 53). Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11) 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 63: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    Nikon Transfer will start. Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action.. Nikon Transfer will start.
  • Page 64 Connecting to a Computer 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 Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
  • Page 65 If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device.

  • Page 66: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 107) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (A 56) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source •...

  • Page 67: Connecting The Camera And 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. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

  • Page 68: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 55), 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 69: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
  • Page 70 Connecting to a Printer 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 71 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 72: 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 107). 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 73: Date Imprint

    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. Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Image Mode

    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 76 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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).

  • Page 77: B White Balance

    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 78: Preset Manual

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 79: C Continuous

    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 80: F Color Options

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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.

  • Page 81: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    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 82: 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 83: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Selecting Multiple Pictures To select multiple pictures, the screen shown at right is displayed in the menus below. • Playback menu: Print set (A 60) and deletion (A 73) • Set up menu: Welcome screen (A 76), protect (A 89) and copy (A 89) Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures.

  • Page 84: Slide Show

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 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 85: Delete

    c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 71). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. •...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu G (easy auto) mode Press d to display the setup menu. Auto Mode, Scene Mode, and Movie Mode Press d to display the shooting menu and use the multi selector to choose Set up. Press k to display the setup menu. Auto mode Image mode White balance...

  • Page 88: Menus

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Text labels for menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 89: Date

    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 90 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K. The travel destination 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 91 Time Zones (A 14) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 14, 77). The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map. UTC +/–...

  • Page 92: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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 93: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 61). 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 94: U Anti-Shake Ae

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Anti-shake AE Set anti-shake AE which automatically increases the shutter speed in shooting still pictures to reduce the camera and subject blurs. When anti-shake AE is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor) (A 6).

  • Page 95: Af Assist

    h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings.

  • Page 96: 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 97: Format Memory/M Format Card

    l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.

  • Page 98: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 24 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 99: 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), see the description for each scene. Scene Mode Option Scene mode (A 32)

  • Page 100: Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 76) Welcome screen (A 76) Photo info (A 80) Brightness (A 80) Date imprint (A 81) Anti-shake AE (A 82) AF assist (A 83) Button sound (A 83) Shutter sound (A 83) Auto off (A 84) Sleep mode (A 84) Others...

  • Page 101: Battery Type

    Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu LR6 alkaline batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries Copy Exit...

  • Page 102: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Select a copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 71). All images: Copy all pictures. Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG- and AVI- format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. •...

  • Page 103: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) Battery charger MH-71 Battery Charger EH-65A AC adapter (connects as shown) AC adapter EH-62B AC adapter cannot be used. USB cable USB cable UC-E6 A/V cable Audio/Video cable EG-CP14...

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106 Caring for the Camera The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 28, 83) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: 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.

  • Page 107: 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. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 108: 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) Battery exhausted. Q (● blinks red) Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
  • Page 109 View file on computer or other device. Disable protection. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Turn camera off, reconnect USB cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on.
  • Page 110 Error Messages Display Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check Printer error: out of Printer error: file corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Running out of ink or Check printer.

  • Page 111: 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 112 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 113 Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. 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 114 • 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 115 Problem Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the page size.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media...
  • Page 117 Image size (pixels) COOLPIX L18: • 3264 × 2448 [High (3264P) / Normal (3264)] • 2592 × 1944 [Normal (2592)] • 2048 × 1536 [Normal (2048)] • 1024 × 768 [PC Screen (1024)] • 640 × 480 [TV Screen (640)] •...
  • Page 118 Supplied batteries are for trial use only. 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. Hi-Speed USB MTP, PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL •...

  • Page 119: 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 120: Index

    Index Symbols U Anti-shake AE 19, 82 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 8, 31 B Battery level indicator 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 i Playback zoom 41 h Thumbnail playback 40...
  • Page 121 Exif version 2.2 107 Exposure compensation 9, 30 Extension 92 Face Priority 20, 23 File names 92 Fill flash 26 Firmware version 90 Flash 4 lamp 5, 27 mode 9, 26, 69 Fluorescent 65 Focus 6, 22 area 6, 22 indicator 6, 22 Focus lock 31 Folder names 92...
  • Page 122 Index thumbnail 40 zoom 41 Playback menu 70–73 Portrait (b) 32, 33 Power switch 4, 12 Power-on lamp 4, 12 Print set 60 Print size 64 Printer 54 Protect 89 Red-eye reduction 27 Reset all 87 RSCN 92 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 1 Self-timer 9, 28, 69 Self-timer lamp 4, 28 Sepia 68...
  • Page 124 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 China CT8B02(11) 6MMA3011-02...

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