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

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Com- pany. • D-Lighting technology is provided by o Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Anti-shake Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recording Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod- uct will read them.
  • Page 5 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service rep- resentative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 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 compli- ance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro- vided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 harmful of the FCC rules.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus com- plies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be col- lected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...ii For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices... v About This Manual...1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Monitor...6 Shooting ...6 Playback... 7 Basic Operations/Displaying the Help ... 8 Mode Selector...8 Multi Selector...8 MENU Button...9 Help Displays...
  • Page 10 F Anti-shake Mode ...38 Shooting in Anti-shake Mode...38 A One-Touch Portrait Mode...39 Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode...39 The One-Touch Portrait Menu...40 Applying Portrait Effect ...40 i More on Playback...42 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...42 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...43 Editing Pictures...44 Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting...45 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...46...
  • Page 11 Connecting to a Printer...67 Connecting the Camera and Printer ...68 Printing Pictures One at a Time...69 Printing Multiple Pictures...70 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...73 Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer ...75 Removing the Dock Insert...75 m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus...76 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ...76 Z Image Mode ...77 d White Balance...79...
  • Page 12 Technical Notes ...107 Optional Accessories ...107 Image/Sound File and Folder Names...108 Caring for the Camera ...109 Cleaning ...110 Storage ...111 Error Messages...112 Troubleshooting ...117 Specifications ...122 Supported Standards...125 Index...126...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam- era 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 Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 gov- ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera A (one-touch portrait) button (c 39) D-Lighting button (c 45) Power switch (c 10) Shutter-release button (c 20) Self-timer lamp (c 26) AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100) Eyelet for camera Optional AC adapter power strap cable connector (under cover) (c 107) Attaching the Camera Strap F (vibration reduction)
  • Page 17 Multi selector (c 8) H: Display self-timer menu (c 26) L: Display macro close- up mode menu (c 27) Monitor (c 6) Tripod socket i (playback) button (c 22, 42) ImageLink (c 75) Flash lamp (c 25) Battery-chamber cover (c 10) Mode selector (c 8, 16, 29, 49) Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting Shooting mode*... 16, 29, 38, 39, 49 Exposure lock ... 37 Macro close-up mode... 27 Zoom indicator... 18, 27 Focus indicator ...

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback Internal memory indicator ... 17 Battery level indicator ... 16 Volume indicator... 48, 54, 58 Voice memo recording guide... 48 Voice memo playback guide... 48 Current frame number/ total number of frames/ ... 22 movie length ... 54 D-Lighting icon ... 45 Movie playback indicator...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations/Displaying The Help

    Basic Operations/Displaying the Help Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode. b: Scene mode (c 29) Select one of fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects of shooting conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes, and let the camera do the rest. Voice recording, which records and plays back sound only, can also be selected.

  • Page 21: Menu Button

    MENU Button When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to the mode which has been selected. : Auto mode b : Scene mode : Movie mode A : One-touch portrait mode → F : Anti-shake mode : Playback mode To display the setup menu (c 91), choose [Set up] at the top of all menus.

  • Page 22: Preparation For Shooting

    This camera uses the following size AA batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries • Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately) • Two ZR6 oxyride batteries Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch.
  • Page 23 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before removing or inserting batteries. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 110 of this manual. •...

  • Page 24: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned Turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the multi selector G, H, I or J to choose the desired language and press d.
  • Page 25 Select your home time zone (c 96) and press d. • The [Date] menu is displayed. Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Press G or H to edit the month ([M]) and press J.

  • Page 26: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 21 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 107). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.

  • Page 27: Removing Memory Cards

    Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until format- ting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12, be sure to format them (c 102).

  • Page 28: L Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam- eras. Slide the mode selector to L. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 29 Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On Indicators in L (auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode Image mode Choose from seven options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is E Normal (3,072 ×...

  • Page 30: Step2 Frame A Picture

    Step2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and AF-assist illuminator. • When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera clockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
  • Page 31 When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding v (k) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio. Zoom indicator dis- played when t (j)/ v (k) is pressed Digital Zoom...

  • Page 32: Step3 Focus And Shoot

    Step3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on and adjusts the exposure to the subject in the focus area. • When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red.
  • Page 33 Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) •...

  • Page 34: Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures

    Step4 Viewing/Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures: Full-Frame Playback Press i. • Press the multi selector I (or G) to view pictures in reverse order, J (or H) to view pictures in the order recorded. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures.
  • Page 35 Full-Frame Playback Mode The following functions are available in the full-frame playback mode. Option Enlarge picture View thumbnails D-lighting Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Quick Playback Zoom Pressing v (k) during full-frame playback zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (c 43).

  • Page 36: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5–8.0 m (1.6 ft.–26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5–4.5 m (1.6 ft.–14.8 ft.). The following flash modes are available: Auto (default setting in L mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
  • Page 37 : Flash will not fire when picture is taken. Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX L12 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red-eye”...

  • Page 38: 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, mount the camera on a tripod and the tripod on a flat surface. Press H (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [On] and press d.

  • Page 39: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up 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 shots entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back and check the results.

  • Page 40: 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 I (exposure). Press the multi selector G or H to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+”...

  • Page 41: Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode

    Selecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode Scene Mode In scene mode, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Modes Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release but- ton.
  • Page 42 Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Select b mode. Press m to display the scene menu. Press the multi selector G or H to choose the scene mode and press d. • Four pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Portrait] and ending with [Voice recording].

  • Page 43: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes The following scene modes are available: B Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natu- ral-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the mon- itor.
  • Page 44 Scene Modes D Night Portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot taken at night. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface.
  • Page 45 I Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. Other settings can be selected. J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •...
  • Page 46 Scene Modes M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close-range (c 27). • When the F turns green or the digital zoom is in effect (zoom indicator turns yellow), the camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). •...
  • Page 47 O Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro close-up mode (c 27) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 48 Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama (c 35) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d.
  • Page 49 Press d to finalize the series. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. Panorama Assist Flash mode (c 24), self-timer (c 26), macro close-up (c 27) and exposure compensation (c 28) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (c 77) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

  • Page 50: F Anti-Shake Mode

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

  • Page 51: A One-Touch Portrait Mode

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

  • Page 52: The One-Touch Portrait Menu

    The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set. Set up Display the setup menu (c 91). Image mode Choose an image mode (c 77).
  • Page 53 Face-Priority AF • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. • The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. • If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera was unable to focus.

  • Page 54: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing t (j) in full-frame playback (c 22) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Press Choose pictures Change number of pictures dis- played Cancel thumb-...

  • Page 55: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

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

  • Page 56: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX L12 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX L12 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX L12 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 57: Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting

    Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con- trast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full- frame (c 22) or thumbnail (c 42) play- back mode and press A.

  • Page 58: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

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

  • Page 59: H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG files with compression ratio of 1 : 16. Choose from the following sizes: Option I 640×480 Suited to television playback. J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 60: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX L12 may be not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras.

  • Page 61: T Movies

    Movies Recording Movies Follow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Select T mode. • The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor. Press the shutter-release button to start recording.

  • Page 62: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. Movie options Choose type of movie that will be recorded. Auto-focus mode Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. Displaying the Movie Menu Set the mode selector to T and press m to display the movie menu. •...

  • Page 63: Selecting Movie Options

    Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option Image size: 640 × 480 pixels TV movie Frame rate: 30 frames per second 640A Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Small size Frame rate: 30 frames per second 320A Image size: 320 ×...

  • Page 64: Stop-Motion Movies

    The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press Press m. • The camera returns to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame. • The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through-the-lens. Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame.

  • Page 65: Y Auto-Focus Mode

    Y Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. ZSingle AF (default setting) Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during recording. aFull-time AF Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed.

  • Page 66: Movie Playback

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

  • Page 67: O Voice Recording

    Voice Recording Making a Voice Recording Voice recordings of about 47 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on the memory card (256 MB or more) are available. Select b mode. Press m to display the scene menu. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [O Voice recording] and press d.
  • Page 68 Making a Voice Recording Notes on Voice recording • Do not touch the microphone during voice recording. • Voice recording is not possible if the internal memory/card has less than ten seconds of recording time available, or the battery charge is insufficient. •...

  • Page 69: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Voice recording] in the scene menu and press d. • The voice recording screen is displayed. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Press i.
  • Page 70 Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower vol- ume, or v (k) to raise volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected opera- tion.

  • Page 71: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. Press m in the select sound file screen (c 57, step 3). Press the multi selector G or H to select the copy direction and press d.
  • Page 72 Copying Voice Recordings Copy • If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, the message “Out of memory” will be displayed (c 112) and copying terminated. The voice recordings left out of memory are not copied. Delete unwanted pictures or voice record- ings, or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again.

  • Page 73: Connecting To Televisions, Computers, And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV (c 62) Connecting to a Computer (c 63) Connecting to a Printer (c 67) Before Connecting the Camera Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while connected.

  • Page 74: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn the camera off. Connect the 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 75: Connecting To A Computer

    [Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the Found New Hardware Wizard will be displayed when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the window, and disconnect the camera from the computer. Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. USB mode (d) on the...

  • Page 76: Setting The Usb Option

    Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 103) in the setup menu on the camera before con- necting the camera to the computer or printer. Press m. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Set up] and press d.

  • Page 77: Transferring Pictures To A Computer

    Transferring Pictures to a Computer Turn on a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn the camera on. • At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of camera connection.
  • Page 78 Connecting to a Computer Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. • If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 79: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 125) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (c 69) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source Use fresh batteries or the EH-65A AC adapter kit (available separately) to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while connected.

  • Page 80: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP]. Turn the camera off. Turn the printer on. • Check printer settings. Connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn the camera on. •...

  • Page 81: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. Press the multi selector I or J to choose a picture and press d. • The [PictBridge] menu is displayed. •...

  • Page 82: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d.
  • Page 83 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Paper size] and press d. • For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8). Press G or H to choose the desired paper size and press d. •...
  • Page 84 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order has been cre- ated are printed accordingly (c 73). • To print, press G or H to choose [Start print] and press d. • Choose [Cancel] and press d to return to the print menu (step 4).

  • Page 85: 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 (c 125) or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF. In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed and aperture) can also be printed.
  • Page 86 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Set the date and info options. Press G or H to choose an option, and press d to turn y on and enable that option. To turn y off, press d again. • [Date]: Print the date of recording on all pictures in print order.

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Imagelink-Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer See documentation provided with your printer for information on how to operate the printer. Attach the supplied Dock Insert PV-13 to the printer. Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP]. Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert.

  • Page 88: Shooting, Playback, And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options are available in the shooting menu. Set up Display the setup menu. Image mode* Choose image size and quality. White balance* Match white balance to the light source. Continuous* Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence.

  • Page 89: Z Image Mode

    Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and the number of images that can be recorded with it, depend on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
  • Page 90 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Mode/Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pic- tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).

  • Page 91: White Balance

    d 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 92: Preset White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance 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 white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 93: Continuous

    One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, camera takes pictures continu- ously. COOLPIX L12 can take up to 6 frames at 1.5 frames per second when image-mode setting is [E Normal (3,072)]. Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 1.6 frames per second and...

  • Page 94: A Bss

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A BSS The “best shot selector” is recommended from sit- uations in which inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. At [On] setting, the flash automatically turns off and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pic- tures are determined by the first picture in each series.

  • Page 95: Color Options

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

  • Page 96: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings other than [Single] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] is selected or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regard- less of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].

  • Page 97: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Set up Display the setup menu. 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 98: Navigating The Menus

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Navigating the Menus When following the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 73), deletion (c 88), protection from deletion (c 88), transfer (c 89), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 90), or for the welcome screen (c 93), the screen shown at right is displayed.

  • Page 99: Slide Show

    z Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures. Press the multi selector G or H to choose [Start] and press d. •...

  • Page 100: A Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic- tures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem- ory card will be deleted.

  • Page 101: E Transfer Marking

    PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Man- ual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make of camera. Use the COOLPIX L12 to select the pictures to transfer again. Playback Options: The Playback Menu Transfer marking...

  • Page 102: L Copy

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. First, select from the following options. Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Then, select the desired copy option. Choose [Selected images] (c 86) to copy specific pictures in the internal memory or memory card.

  • Page 103: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The following options are available in the setup menu. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Quick startup Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

  • Page 104: R Menus

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 76), scene menu (c 29), movie menu (c 50), Anti-shake menu (c 38), one-touch portrait menu (c 40) or playback menu (c 85) and press d to display the setup menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode...

  • Page 105: H Quick Startup

    To set the welcome screen, [Quick startup] must be set to [Off]. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation (default setting) Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 106: W Date

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 12-13). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 96) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are dis- played.
  • Page 107 Press I or J to choose the travel desti- nation time zone and press d. • The setting is enabled. Press m. • The camera returns to shooting mode or playback mode. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, a Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 108 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time.

  • Page 109: Z Monitor Settings

    Z Monitor Settings The following options are available: Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor dur- ing shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: See “The Monitor” (c 6) for information on indicators in the monitor. Show info Auto info The same information displayed when [Show info] is selected is...

  • Page 110: Date Imprint

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 125). H Off (default setting) Time and date are not imprinted on pictures. b Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 111 Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

  • Page 112: Vibration Reduction

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu b Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduc- tion can be used in all modes. When [Off] is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor (c 6).

  • Page 113: Sound Settings

    h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Button sound When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, three times when error is detected. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from [On] (default setting) and [Off]. Volume Choose volume of shutter sound and start-up sound from [Loud], [Normal] (default setting), and [Off].

  • Page 114: M Format Memory/O Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L12, for- mat them with [Format].

  • Page 115: Language

    j Language Choose one of twenty languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish French Indonesian Italian Dutch Norwegian k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device. Select [PTP] (default setting) or [Mass storage] for connection to computer (c 63) or printer (c 68).

  • Page 116: Reset All

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Pop-up menu Option Flash mode (c 24) Self-timer (c 26) Macro close-up (c 27) Exposure compensation (c 28) Scene mode Option Scene mode (c 29) One-touch portrait Option...
  • Page 117 Setup menu Option Menus (c 92) Quick startup (c 93) Welcome screen (c 93) Photo info (c 97) Brightness (c 97) Date imprint (c 98) Vibration reduction (c 100) AF assist (c 100) Button sound (c 101) Shutter sound (c 101) Volume (c 101) Auto off (c 101) Sleep mode (c 101)

  • Page 118: Battery Type

    Alkaline (default setting) COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. LR6 alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ZR6 oxyride batteries FR6/L91 lithium batteries Battery Type Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium Exit COOLPIX L12 Ver.XX...

  • Page 119: Technical Notes

    USB cable to transfer pictures. SDHC-compliant. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory cards listed above, please contact the manufacturer. Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries (EN-MH1-B2) MH-71 battery charger EH-65A AC adapter kit (connects as shown) EH-62B AC adapter kit cannot be used.

  • Page 120: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Files are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., “101P_001”; c 36), “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”), and “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g., “100SOUND”).

  • Page 121: 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. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber.

  • Page 122: Cleaning

    Caring for the Camera The Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the self-timer lamp/AF- assist illuminator (c 4) conforms to the following IEC stan- dard: Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary (c 16).

  • Page 123: Storage

    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 service representative. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 124: 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 S (blinks) Warning! Battery exhausted. p (● blinks red) Warning!! please wait for the camera to finish recording.
  • Page 125 Display Error occurred while Image cannot be recording picture. saved Camera has run out of file numbers. Cannot edit selected pic- ture. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Cannot copy picture. Camera has run out of Sound file cannot be file numbers.
  • Page 126 Disable protection. Destination in same time zone as home. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. USB cable disconnected If PictureProject displays during transfer or print- error, click [OK] to exit.
  • Page 127 Problem Solution Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon repre- sentative. Check printer. After checking the ink or solv- ing the problem, select [Resume] and press d to resume printing.*...
  • Page 128 Error Messages Display Interface error See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and informa- tion. Problem Other peripheral devices Do not connect other have been connected devices to the cable con- while camera is con- nector while camera is nected to ImageLink connected to ImageLink compatible printer.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply...
  • Page 130 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon 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 131 Problem Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when [Multi- [Image mode] not available No sound when shutter is released AF-assist illuminator does not light Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural...
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Unexpected results when flash set to A (auto with red-eye reduction) Playback Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on picture Cannot record voice memo Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options Pictures not displayed on television PictureProject does not start...
  • Page 133 Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L12. d cannot be used to transfer pictures from internal memory when [Mass storage] is selected for [USB] or if memory card is locked.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Center AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2 Monitor...
  • Page 135 ISO sensitivity Auto (ISO 50-1600) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom) Exposure control Programmed auto-exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of Range [W]: -0.35 to +16.5 EV (ISO 100) [T]: 1.14 to +18.0 EV Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Speed...
  • Page 136 Weight 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. Approx. 135.5 × 17 × 63 mm (5.3 × 6.7 × 24.8 in.) (excluding projections) Approx.

  • Page 137: 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 138: Index

    Index Symbols F Anti-shake mode 38 t (j) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 48, 54, v (k) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 46, 48, 54, 58 v (l) button 9 m button 5, 9, 92 d button 5, 8 J (flash) button 5, 24 H (self-timer) button 5, 26 L (macro close-up) button 5, 27 I (exposure compensation) button 5,...
  • Page 139 DPOF printing 72 DSCN 108 Dusk/dawn 33 Editing pictures 44 creating a cropped copy 46 enhancing contrast 45 resizing pictures 47 EH-65A 61, 67, 107 Error messages 112–116 Exif version 2.2 125 Exposure compensation 28 Extension 108 Face-priority AF 41 File names 108 Fireworks show 34 Firmware version 106...
  • Page 140 Index One-touch portrait menu 40 image mode 40 portrait effect 40 One-touch portrait mode 39 PAL 103 Panorama assist 35, 36 G 37 Paper size 70, 71 Party/indoor 32 PictBridge 67, 125 Playback full-frame playback 22, 23 thumbnail payback 42 viewing pictures 23 Playback menu 85 Power saving 11...
  • Page 144 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. CT7A01(11) 6MA26511--...

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