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Nikon CoolPix L100 User Manual

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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 Shooting in the Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting continuously at high speed (Sport Continuous) Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically More on Playback Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus...

  • 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 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...
  • Page 6 For Your Safety Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

  • Page 7: Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique 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 Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash ...6 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap...7 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 A (shooting mode) button ...10...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents A Auto Mode... 29 Shooting in the Auto Mode...29 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...33 Macro Mode...34 Exposure Compensation ...35 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 36 Using the Scene Mode ...36 Setting the Scene Mode...36 Features ...37 Taking Pictures for Food Mode...44...
  • Page 11 Deleting Movie Files...63 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 64 Connecting to a TV ...64 Connecting to a Computer...65 Before Connecting the Camera...65 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ...66 Connecting to a Printer...69 Connecting the Camera and Printer...70 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...71 Printing Multiple Pictures ...72 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...75...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents p Reset All ...109 s Battery Type ... 111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate Image...112 h Copy ... 113 r Firmware Version ...114 Technical Notes...115 Optional Accessories ... 115 Approved Memory Cards ...115 Image File and Folder Names ... 116 Caring for the Camera ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L100 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 Zoom control ...23 : wide ... 23 : tele ... 23 : thumbnail playback ... 54 : playback zoom ... 56 : help ... 13 Shutter-release button ...24 Self-timer lamp ...33 AF-assist illuminator ... 25, 104 Power switch/Power-on lamp ...
  • Page 17 ... 12, 62, 78, 87, 92 Pin cover ... 64, 66, 70 Cable connector ... 64, 66, 70 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon) ... 15, 115 Tripod socket Battery-chamber ...14 Memory card slot ...18...

  • Page 18: Raising And Lowering The Built-In Flash

    Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Raising the Built-in Flash. • See “Using the Flash” (A 30) for more information about flash settings. Lowering the Built-in Flash. • Push the built-in flash down gently. • When not using the flash, lower the built-in flash.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places). Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. •...

  • Page 20: 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). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 99). Shooting Shooting mode ...
  • Page 21 Playback Date of recording ... 16 Time of recording ... 16 Volume ... 63 Battery level indicator ... 20 Image mode ... 79 Movie options ... 62 a Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 26 b Movie length ... 63 * The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations A (shooting mode) button Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the shooting mode. Easy auto mode * The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected. While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, you can return to shooting mode by pressing A again.

  • Page 23: 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) menu (A 30)/select the item above. Display n (self-timer) menu (A 33). Display p (macro mode) menu (A 34).

  • Page 24: D Button

    Basic Operations d button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 11). • Select the tab on the left to display the setup menu. • To exit the menu display, press d again. Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

  • Page 25: Help Displays

    Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j 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, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.

  • Page 26: First Steps

    First Steps Inserting the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Inserting the Batteries • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 27: Battery Type

    Removing the Batteries Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 118). • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 118), before using the battery.

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is 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 29 Change the date and time. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y • Press J to return to the previous item. Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or K.

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). 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 31: 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. Remove the card 2, being careful not to bend it. Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 106).

  • Page 32: 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 In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene.

  • Page 33: 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 Shooting mode In easy auto mode, U, e, f, g, h, i, or j is displayed to indicate the shooting mode selected by the camera for the current subject and framing.

  • Page 34: 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, AF- assist illuminator and microphone. Frame the picture. • When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change (A 28).

  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Zoom in Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out, Zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Press halfway (A 13) to focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: 1/125 1/125 F3.5 F3.5 Shutter Aperture Speed...

  • Page 37: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery during recording may result in loss of data or in damage to the recorded data, camera or card.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c (playback). 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 down the multi selector H, I, J or K to fast forward pictures.
  • Page 39 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails/ calendar Switch to shooting mode Power on by pressing c When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

  • Page 40: Easy Auto Mode

    Easy auto mode Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject. • U Auto mode (general use) (A 29) • e Portrait (A 37) • f Landscape (A 37) •...

  • Page 41: A Auto Mode

    Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting, color options and distortion control in the shooting menu, and take pictures. Press A to display the shooting- mode selection menu. •...

  • Page 42: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash is W (off). When the built-in flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.
  • Page 43 Lowering the Built-in Flash When not using the flash, lower the built-in flash (A 6). Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake.
  • Page 44 Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce “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 45: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. 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 (n 10) is displayed.

  • Page 46: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). Macro mode cannot be used with easy auto mode (A 20).

  • Page 47: 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 48: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Using the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait g Beach/snow c Landscape h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn f Party/indoor j Night landscape Setting the Scene Mode Press A in shooting mode to...

  • Page 49: 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. • If the camera recognizes a person’s face (front view), the camera will focus on that person (face priority: A 24). •...

  • Page 50: Night Portrait O

    Using 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. • If the camera recognizes a person’s face (front view), the camera will focus on that person (face priority: A 24). •...
  • Page 51 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. * Other settings can be selected. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
  • Page 52 Using the Scene Mode j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
  • Page 53 u Food Use when shooting foods. See “Taking Pictures for Food Mode” (A 44) for details. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. * Other settings can be selected. l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.
  • Page 54 Using the Scene Mode n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Use macro mode (A 34) to focus at short ranges. •...
  • Page 55 Using the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 46) for details. Off* Off* 0.0*...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures For Food Mode

    Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for Food Mode Use when shooting foods. Display the shooting-mode selection menu and choose u Food (A 36). • The macro mode (A 34) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.
  • Page 57 Press the shutter-release button to shoot. • Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks the focus, and pressing the shutter- release button the rest of the way down takes the picture. • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Using 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. Set Vibration reduction (A 102) to Off when using a tripod. Display the shooting-mode selection menu and choose p Panorama assist (A 36).

  • Page 59: More Information

    Press k when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist Apply flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings before taking the first picture. These settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Image mode (A 79) settings, zoom operation, and image deletion are not possible.

  • Page 60: Shooting Continuously At High Speed (Sport Continuous)

    Shooting continuously at high speed (Sport Continuous) Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. •...

  • Page 61: Sport Continuous Menu

    Sport Continuous Menu The following items can be set in the sport continuous menu. In sport continuous mode, press d to display the sport continuous menu, then use the multi- selector to modify and apply settings. Sport continuous Select the type of sport continuous mode (maximum continuous shooting speed and maximum number of frames to be shot).

  • Page 62: B High Sensitivity Mode

    High Sensitivity Mode Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode In high sensitivity mode, ISO sensitivity is set high to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement even when shooting under low lighting or with zoom applied. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of the scene without flash, or extend the effective range of the flash compared to other shooting modes (A 31).
  • Page 63 Notes on High Sensitivity Mode • This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 102) to Off when using a tripod. •...

  • Page 64: Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically

    Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically Using the Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Press A in shooting mode to enter the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector H or I to select the third icon from the top, and then press K.
  • Page 65 Exit smile mode by pressing A. Change to another shooting mode. Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection features When the camera is pointed at a person’s face (front view) in the smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized person is detected. •...

  • Page 66: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) 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/...

  • Page 67: Calendar Display

    Calendar Display When displaying 25 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A 54), switch to calendar display by rotating the zoom control to f (h). You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing pictures have a yellow line under them.

  • Page 68: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, 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 69: Editing Pictures

    • Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 79) of 16:9 cannot be edited. • Only pictures taken with the COOLPIX L100 can be edited with this camera. • When using a different model of digital camera, pictures edited with this camera may not be displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 70: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures 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 26) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 71: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 56) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. •...

  • Page 72: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures 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. l 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 73: 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 A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to choose D and press k. The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 62). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume.

  • Page 76: 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 audio video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio- in jack.

  • Page 77: Connecting To A Computer

    (Home Edition/Professional) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.5) 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 batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

  • Page 78: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer

    Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, click Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..
  • Page 79 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 80 • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer”...

  • Page 81: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 131) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time(A 71) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

  • Page 82: Connecting The Camera And Printer

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

  • Page 83: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 70), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 84: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 70), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 85 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 86 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 75). • 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 87: 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 131). 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 88: Date Imprint

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

  • Page 89: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu in A (auto) mode (A 29) and the high sensitivity menu in B (high sensitivity) mode (A 50) contain the following options. Image mode* Choose image size and quality (compression). White balance Match white balance to the light source.

  • Page 90: Displaying The Shooting Menu

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting mode to A (auto) mode (A 29) or B (high sensitivity) mode (A 50). Press d to display the shooting menu. 18 18 18 •...

  • Page 91: A Image Mode

    Set to A (auto) / B (high sensitivity) M d (Shooting menu) M 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 (compression) of the images.
  • Page 92 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 512 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 93: B White Balance

    B White Balance Set to A (auto) / B (high sensitivity) M d (Shooting menu) M 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 94: 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 95: C Continuous

    C Continuous Set to A (auto) / B (high sensitivity) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

  • Page 96: F Color Options

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Set to A (auto) / B (high sensitivity) M d (Shooting menu) M 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”...

  • Page 97: Q Distortion Control

    Q Distortion Control Set to A (auto) / B (high sensitivity) M d (Shooting menu) M Q Distortion control Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame. Distortion at frame peripheries is corrected. Off (default setting) No distortion correction performed.

  • Page 98: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Set At The Same Time

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode and B (high sensitivity) mode. Flash mode Setting Continuous to Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 fixes flash to W (off). Applied setting is restored when Single is selected.

  • Page 99: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of 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 100 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 75) Delete: Erase selected images (A 90) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 95) Protect (A 111) Rotate image (A 112)

  • Page 101: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M 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.

  • Page 102: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 88). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion •...

  • Page 103: 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 photo info, image review, and brightness settings.

  • Page 104: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Battery type Select the type of batteries used. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture. Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. Firmware version Display camera firmware version.
  • Page 105 Press H or I to select the z tab. Press K or k. • You can now select an item from the setup menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11). • To exit the setup menu, press the d or press J and select another tab.

  • Page 106: Menus

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Set up Menus Welcome screen...

  • Page 107: Welcome Screen

    c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M c Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen.

  • Page 108: Date

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M d Date Set the camera clock. When traveling, you can also set the time zone of the travel destination. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. The operation of each option displayed is as follows.
  • Page 109 Press K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone (city name). To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to display the W mark on the top of the monitor and set the daylight saving time.
  • Page 110 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A 16) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. Time zone Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,...

  • Page 111: Monitor Settings

    e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. (A 100) Image review • On (default setting): Pictures are automatically displayed briefly immediately after shooting.
  • Page 112 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A 8, 9) for information on indicators in the monitor. Show info Auto info After the same information as in Show info above is displayed for a few (default setting) seconds, display will be the same as Hide info.

  • Page 113: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M f Date imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 76). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

  • Page 114: Vibration Reduction

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M g Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 115: U Motion Detection

    U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M U Motion detection Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the blur.

  • Page 116: Af Assist

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M h AF assist Change settings for AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 117: Auto Off

    k Auto Off Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the camera will enter the standby mode (A 15) to save power. Once in standby mode, the power lamp will blink, and if no operations are performed for three minutes the camera turns off.

  • Page 118: Format Memory/M Format Card

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting internal memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

  • Page 119: Language

    n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M 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 Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M o Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television.

  • Page 120: Blink Warning

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M d Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures in the face priority (A 24). On (default setting) When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink?

  • Page 121: Reset All

    p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M 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 30) Self-timer (A 33) Macro mode (A 34) Exposure compensation (A 35) Scene mode...
  • Page 122 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 94) Welcome screen (A 95) Photo info (A 99) Image review (A 99) Brightness (A 99) Date imprint (A 101) Vibration reduction (A 102) Motion detection (A 103) AF assist (A 104) Button sound (A 104) Shutter sound (A 104) Auto off (A 105)

  • Page 123: Battery Type

    s Battery Type Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M s Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 20), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) Lithium d Protect Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M d Protect...

  • Page 124: Rotate Image

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Rotate Image Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M f Rotate image Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Pictures can be rotated 90°...

  • Page 125: Copy

    h Copy Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

  • Page 126: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 92) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L100 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version...

  • Page 127: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 USB Cable USB Cable UC-E6 AV Cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Lens Cap Lens Cap LC-CP20 Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.

  • Page 128: Image File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders named with a 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”; A 46) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 129: 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 130: Cleaning

    Caring for the Camera The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 20). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather.

  • Page 131: Storage

    • 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 132: Error Messages

    • Confirm that memory Choose Yes and press k to Memory card has not been formatted for use in format card. COOLPIX L100. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image • Delete pictures. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card...
  • Page 133 No pictures in the internal Memory contains no memory or memory card. images. File not created with File contains no image COOLPIX L100. data. Picture is protected. This image cannot be deleted. Destination in same time Travel destination is in zone as home.
  • Page 134 Problem Lens error. Remove the lens cap if still attached, and turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. USB cable disconnected Turn camera off, reconnect during printing. USB cable. Error has occurred in Turn camera off, remove camera’s internal circuitry.

  • Page 135: 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 136 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. 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 137 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 138 Troubleshooting Problem Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options. Pictures not displayed on television. Cause/Solution When taking pictures with V (auto with red- eye reduction), or when taking pictures with Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or the Night portrait scene mode) and the fill flash with...
  • Page 139 • Battery exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L100 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length Aperture Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system...
  • Page 141 Exposure 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2× digital zoom), Metering spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and Exposure control exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) [W]: 0.6 to 15.9 EV Range (ISO 100) [T]: 1.8 to 17.1 EV Shutter...
  • Page 142 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.

  • Page 143: 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 144: Index

    Index Symbols k (apply selection) button 5, 11 l (delete) button 27 c (Playback) button 5, 10 A (shooting mode) button 5, 10 A Auto mode 29 l Delete button 5, 26, 63 c D-Lighting 58 G Easy auto mode 28, 20 o Exposure compensation 35 m Flash mode 30 B High sensitivity mode 50...
  • Page 145 Multi selector 5, 11 Multi-shot 16 83 Museum l 41 Night landscape j 40 Night Portrait e 38 Nikon Transfer 66 Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 80 Off 30 Optical zoom 23 Optional Accessories 115 Panorama assist p 43, 46...
  • Page 146 Index Paper size 71, 72 Party/indoor f 38 Photo info 99 PictBridge 69, 131 Playback 26, 27, 54, 56, 63 Playback button 5, 10 Playback menu 87 Playback zoom 56 Portrait b 37 Power 14, 16, 20 Power switch 4, 14, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 14, 20 Preset manual 82 Print 71, 72, 75...
  • Page 148 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 Europe CT9B01(11) 6MM69111-01 © 2009 Nikon Corporation...

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