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

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • 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. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Image Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries electric shock. are for use with Nikon digital cameras • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or only, and are compatible with bend the power cable, place it under COOLPIX L105.
  • Page 6 Should the monitor break, care should and output jacks, use only the cables be taken to avoid injury caused by provided or sold by Nikon for the broken glass and to prevent liquid purpose, to maintain compliance with crystal from the monitor touching the product regulations.

  • Page 7: Notices

    Interface Cables harmful interference to radio Use the interface cables sold or communications. However, there is no provided by Nikon for your equipment. guarantee that interference will not Using other interface cables may occur in a particular installation. If this...
  • 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 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode ............20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode ..........20 Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode..................21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ........................22 Using the Zoom..............................23 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ........................24 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images....................26 Viewing Images (Playback Mode) ......................26...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents More on Playback..........................59 Full-frame Operation ..........................59 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback................60 Calendar Display..............................61 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................62 Playback Menu............................63 a Print Set ................................64 b Slide Show................................66 c Delete ...................................67 Editing Image............................69 Image Editing Function ........................69 Editing Images ............................70 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ..............70 g Small Picture: Resizing Images......................71...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup .......................... 92 Setup Menu............................92 a Menus..................................95 c Welcome Screen............................96 d Date..................................97 e Monitor Settings ............................100 f Date Imprint..............................102 g Vibration Reduction..........................103 U Motion Detection ............................104 i Sound Settings ............................105 k Auto Off ................................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L105 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 correctly. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Information and Precautions 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

    Shutter-release button ......24 Pin cover ........... 80, 82, 87 Self-timer lamp ..........32 Lens ............118, 131 Power switch/Power-on lamp DC input connector (for AC adapter ..............20, 106 available separately from Nikon) ..15, 120 Speaker ..............79 DC input connector cover .....15...
  • Page 17 Parts of the Camera 10 9 13 14 Monitor ..............8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ....14, 18 Multi selector ..........11 l (delete) button .......26, 79 A (shooting mode) button ....10 d button ..... 12, 50, 63, 75, 93 b (movie-record) button ......10 Tripod socket Flash lamp ............29...

  • 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 29) for more information about flash settings. Lowering the Built-in Flash. Push the built-in flash down gently to lower the built- in flash when not in use.

  • 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 be displayed 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 100). Shooting 10 10 10 11...
  • Page 21 Parts of the Camera Playback 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 .

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations A (shooting mode) button • Press A in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode (A 34). c (playback) button • During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when c is pressed.

  • Page 23: The Multi Selector

    Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, or by pressing k. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) menu (A 29)/select the item above.

  • 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 a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu. •...

  • Page 25: Help Displays

    Basic Operations 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. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in...

  • 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. Insert the Batteries • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.

  • Page 27: Battery Type

    Inserting the Batteries Removing the Batteries Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 117). •...

  • 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) lights for a moment and the monitor turns on.
  • Page 29 Setting Display Language, Date and Time Change the date and time. Date • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. 2 0 1 1 D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y •...

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 120). If a memory card is inserted into the camera, images are automatically saved on the memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 31: Removing Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, 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.

  • Page 32: Basic Photography And Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: G 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 (A 28).

  • 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 Motion detection icon In easy auto mode, the camera automatically selects U, e, f, g, Reduce the blurring caused by subject h, i, or j mode according to the movement or camera shake.

  • 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, and microphone. Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon • When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 28).

  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Zoom out 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, 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 glows green. When shooting non- human subjects or when When a face is detected: no faces are detected: 1/125 1/125 F3.5...
  • Page 37 Step 3 Focus and Shoot During Saving While images are being saved, 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 saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Images

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Viewing Images (Playback Mode) Press c. A (shooting mode) c (playback) • The last image taken is displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional images.Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to quickly scan through images.

  • Page 39: Playback Mode

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Playback Mode See “More on Playback” (A 59) and “Editing Image” (A 69) for more information. 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) • e Portrait (A 36) • f Landscape (A 36) • h Night portrait (A 37) •...

  • Page 41: 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. • The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) when the camera is zoomed out all the way, and about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) when the camera is zoomed in all the way.
  • Page 42 Using the Flash Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector. • The flash menu is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select a mode, and press k. • The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.
  • Page 43 Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce the effects of red- eye. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is saved.

  • Page 44: 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. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) in the setup menu (A 92) to Off when using a tripod.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Brightness: Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to adjust the exposure, and press k.

  • Page 46: More On Shooting

    More on Shooting Selecting Shooting Mode Select the shooting mode from G easy auto mode, b scene mode, F smart portrait, d sport continuous mode, or A auto mode. Press A in shooting mode. • The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

  • Page 47: Shooting Suited For The Scene (Scene Mode)

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait g Beach/snow k Close-up o Backlight c Landscape h Sunset u Food p Panorama assist e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn l Museum...

  • Page 48: Features

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A 29); n: self-timer (A 32); p: macro mode (A 49); o: exposure compensation (A 33). b Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.
  • Page 49 Shooting Suited for the Scene (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. • Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised. • If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Detection”...
  • Page 50 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Off* 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
  • Page 51 Shooting Suited for the Scene (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.
  • Page 52 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 49) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
  • Page 53 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro mode (A 49) to focus at short ranges. •...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (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 103) to Off when using a tripod. Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi...

  • Page 55: More Information

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Press k when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. 11 11 Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 51) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

  • Page 56: Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)

    Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to select F and Smart portrait press k.
  • Page 57 Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection features • In some shooting conditions, face detection does not work and faces cannot be detected. • Notes on Face Detection ➝ A 28 Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A 106) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations: •...

  • Page 58: Shooting Continuously At High Speed (Sport Continuous)

    Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) 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. • With the default setting of Continuous H, the camera shoots up to 20 pictures at a rate of up to about 11.1 frames per second (fps).

  • Page 59: Sport Continuous Menu

    Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The time it takes to save the images depends on the number of shots taken, the image mode, the memory card’s write speed, etc. •...

  • Page 60: Auto Mode

    Auto Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 49) and exposure compensation (A 33) can be applied and pictures can be taken using flash mode (A 29) and self-timer (A 32). Pressing d in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 50) depending upon the shooting situations.

  • Page 61: Macro Mode

    Auto 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 the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 62: Shooting Menu (Auto Mode)

    Auto Mode Shooting Menu (Auto Mode) While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 48), the shooting menu contains the following options. A 51 Image mode Choose image size and quality (compression). Also available when using other shooting modes. A 53 White balance Match white balance to the light source.

  • Page 63: Image Quality/Size

    Auto Mode A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose image size and quality (compression). The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be saved, depends on the size and quality (compression) of the images.
  • Page 64 Auto Mode Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression).

  • Page 65: B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    Auto Mode B White Balance (Adjusting hue) Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) 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 66: Preset Manual

    Auto Mode 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 is used during shooting.

  • Page 67: C Continuous

    Auto Mode C Continuous Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) 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 68: E Iso Sensitivity

    Auto Mode E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 69: F Color Options

    Auto Mode F Color Options Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint”...

  • Page 70: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Set At The Same Time

    Auto Mode Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Functions Setting Description If set to Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot Flash mode Continuous (A 55) 16, the flash cannot be used.

  • Page 71: More On Playback

    More on Playback Full-frame Operation Press c button during shooting to switch to playback 15/11/2011 12:00 15/11/2011 12:00 mode and view images (A 26). 0004.JPG 0004.JPG The following operations can be performed while viewing images in full-frame. Description Press HIJ K to view the previous or next image.

  • Page 72: Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame 1/ 10 playback mode (A 26) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Description Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.

  • Page 73: Calendar Display

    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display When displaying 16 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A 60), 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.

  • Page 74: 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 image, with the center of the image 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 75: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. A 70 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. A 64 Print set Select images to print and the number of copies for each. A 66 Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 76: Print Set

    Playback Menu a Print Set Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing images using one of the following methods, you can select which images will be printed and the number of copies of each image will be printed, and save this electronic “print order”...

  • Page 77: Date Imprint

    Playback Menu Choose whether or not to also print shooting Print set date and photo information. Done Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all images in the print order. Date Info Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all images in the print Exit order.

  • Page 78: Slide Show

    Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start and Slide show press k.

  • Page 79: Delete

    Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected images or all images. Erase selected images Delete selected images. ➝ Selecting Multiple Images (A 68) Erase all images Delete all images. Notes on Deletion •...

  • Page 80: Selecting Multiple Images

    Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Images The screen shown on the right will be displayed in the Erase selected images menus (shown below) when choosing images. Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 64), Delete: Erase selected images (A 67) Setup menu: Welcome screen: Select an image (A 96), Back Protect (A 112),...

  • Page 81: Editing Image

    Editing Image Image Editing Function Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files. The editing features described below are available (A 121). Editing function Description Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and D-Lighting (A 70) contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.

  • Page 82: Editing Images

    Editing Images I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. Select the desired image from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 60) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 83: Small Picture: Resizing Images

    Editing Images g Small Picture: Resizing Images Create a small copy of the current image. Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120. Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16.

  • Page 84: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Editing Images o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 62) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 85: Movie Recording And Playback

    Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies You can use the camera to record movies with sound. The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 77).
  • Page 86 Recording Movies Recording Movies • When recording movies, we recommend using a memory card with a Class 6 or higher speed class rating (A 120). When using a memory card with a low speed class, recording may stop unexpectedly. • When recording movies, the angle of view (field of view) is smaller than when shooting still images. •...

  • Page 87: Movie Menu

    Recording Movies Movie Menu The movie menu contains the following options. A 77 Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below. A 78 Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Displaying the Movie Menu Display the shooting mode screen and press d.
  • Page 88 Recording Movies Press K or k. Movie You can now select an item from the movie menu. Movie options Autofocus mode Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11). To exit the movie menu, press d or press J and select Exit another tab.

  • Page 89: D Movie Options

    Recording Movies D Movie Options Display the shooting mode screen M Press the d button M D (Movie menu) (A 75) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Increasing the image size and bitrate will increase the image quality, but file size will also increase. Option Description x HD 720p (1280 ×...

  • Page 90: I Autofocus Mode

    Recording Movies I Autofocus Mode Display the shooting mode screen M Press the d button M D (Movie menu) (A 75) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Setting Description Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.

  • Page 91: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies can be 15/11/2011 15:30 15/11/2011 15:30 identified by the Movie options icon (A 77). To play a 0010.MOV 0010.MOV 0010.MOV movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback Pausing to adjust the volume.

  • Page 92: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio/video cable (A 120) to play back images on a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

  • Page 93: Connecting To A Computer

    For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed.

  • Page 94: Transferring Images From A Camera To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
  • Page 95 • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K L105 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L105 screen.

  • Page 96: Disconnecting The Camera

    Connecting to a Computer When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 85). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
  • Page 97 ViewNX 2. Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu. For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2 For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.

  • Page 98: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 134) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Take pictures Select images for printing using Print set option (A 64) Connect to printer (A 87) Print images one at a Print multiple images (A 89) time(A 88)

  • Page 99: 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) is displayed in the camera monitor.

  • Page 100: Printing Images One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 87), print images by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired Print selection image and press k. 1 5 / 1 1 2 0 1 1 •...

  • Page 101: Printing Multiple Images

    Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 0 0 2 / 0 0 4 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
  • Page 102 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or Print menu DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Choose the images (up to 99) and number of Print selection copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 103 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created DPOF printing in Print set (A 64). • The menu shown on the right is displayed. To prints print, select Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print Start print View images...

  • Page 104: Basic Camera Setup

    Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. A 95 Menus Select how menus are displayed. A 96 Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. A 97 Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. A 100 Monitor settings Adjust photo info, image review, and brightness settings.

  • Page 105: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Setup Menu A 113 Rotate image Change the orientation of an image. A 114 Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. A 115 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Press d. The menu is displayed. •...
  • Page 106 Setup Menu Press K or k. Set up • You can now select an item from the setup menu. Menus Welcome screen • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings Date (A 11). Monitor settings Date imprint • To exit the setup menu, press d or press J and select Vibration reduction another tab.

  • Page 107: Menus

    Setup Menu a Menus Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M a Menus Select how menus are displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Exit Icons...

  • Page 108: Welcome Screen

    Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M c Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.

  • Page 109: Date

    Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. •...
  • Page 110 Setup Menu Press K. Time zone The new city time zone menu is displayed. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit Press J or K to select the travel destination 1 0 : 3 0 - 0 5 : 0 0 time zone (city name).
  • Page 111 Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera's clock manually to local time using Date in the setup menu. Time zone Time zone Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Kuwait,...

  • Page 112: Monitor Settings

    Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. (A 101) Image review •...
  • Page 113 Setup Menu Photo Info Select whether or not photo info is displayed. See “The Monitor” (A 8, 9) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011 12:00 15/11/2011 12:00 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG Show info 14 14 The same information as in Show info is displayed.

  • Page 114: Date Imprint

    Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in images at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 65).

  • Page 115: Vibration Reduction

    Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M g Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still images. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Set vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 116: U Motion Detection

    Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M U Motion detection Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when taking still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 117: Sound Settings

    Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M i Sound settings Specify sound settings. Button sound Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 118: Auto Off

    Setup Menu k Auto Off Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the camera will enter standby mode (A 15) to save power. Once the camera has entered standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink.

  • Page 119: Format Memory/M Format Card

    Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting internal memory Format memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory All images will be deleted! OK?

  • Page 120: Language

    Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M n Language Select one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French...

  • Page 121: Blink Warning

    Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M d Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face detection (A 24) in the following situations. •...

  • Page 122: Reset All

    Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Default value Flash mode (A 29) Auto Self-timer (A 32) Macro mode (A 49)
  • Page 123 Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Menus (A 95) Text Welcome screen (A 96) None Photo info (A 100) Auto info Image review (A 100) Brightness (A 100) Date imprint (A 102) Vibration reduction (A 103) Motion detection (A 104) Auto Button sound (A 105) Shutter sound (A 105)

  • Page 124: 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) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal COOLPIX (Ni-MH) hydride) batteries Lithium...

  • Page 125: Rotate Image

    Setup Menu f Rotate Image Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M f Rotate image Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Images can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Images that were saved in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...

  • Page 126: Copy: Copying Between Memory Card And Internal Memory

    Setup Menu h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from the copy screen using Copy the multi selector and press k.

  • Page 127: Firmware Version

    Setup Menu r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 93) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX L105 Ver. X.X Back...

  • Page 128: Notes On Camera Care And General Usage

    Notes on Camera Care and General Usage 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.

  • Page 129: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Battery • After purchasing replacement rechargeable batteries, charge them before use. They are not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to read and follow the information found in “Optional Accessories” (A 120) and in the documentation included with the Battery Charger MH-73 (available separately).

  • Page 130: Cleaning

    Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints Lens or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working...

  • 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. Notes on Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 132: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Battery charger/ Ni-MH batteries) Rechargeable batteries* • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 USB cable USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Lens cap...

  • Page 133: Image File And Folder Names

    • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for images taken using panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 42) and “NIKON” for all other images (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 134: 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 Problem Solution O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to replace batteries. 14, 112 Battery exhausted.
  • Page 135 Error Messages Display Problem Solution Memory card has not been All data saved on the Card is not formatted. formatted for use in memory card will be Format card? COOLPIX L105. deleted. If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a computer before...
  • Page 136 (If the lens cap is off and then on again. If attached, turn the error persists, contact camera off, remove the retailer or Nikon-authorized lens cap, and turn the service representative. camera on.) USB cable disconnected Turn camera off, reconnect Communications error during printing.
  • Page 137 Turn camera off, remove 14, 20 camera’s internal circuitry. and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Running out of ink or Check printer. After solving – Printer error: check printer error.

  • Page 138: 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 139 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 saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Flash does not fire. • The built-in flash is lowered, or flash mode is 6, 29 set to W (Off). • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. • Sport continuous mode is selected. •...
  • Page 141 • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. – • Confirm system requirements. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 – automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information...
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Images to be printed are not Memory card contains no images. Replace displayed. memory card. Remove memory card to print images from internal memory. Cannot select paper size with Even when using a PictBridge compatible 88, 89 camera.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L105 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; 12.39 million total pixels Lens 15× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.0-75.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-420 mm Focal length...
  • Page 144 Specifications Exposure 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using up to 2× Metering digital zoom), 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) Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Speed 1/1000 - 2 s, 1/8000 - 1/15 s (Sport continuous mode)
  • Page 145 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 146: Supported Standards

    Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on the memory card.

  • Page 147: Index

    Index Symbols Battery-chamber 5 k (apply selection) button 5, 11 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover b (movie-record) button 5, 10 5, 14, 18 Beach/snow g 38 c (Playback) button 5, 10 A (shooting mode) button 5, 10 Best Shot Selector 55 A Auto mode 48 Black-and-white 57 l Delete button 5, 26, 27, 79...
  • Page 148 Nickel metal hydride batteries 14 Halfway 13 Night landscape j 39 Help 13 Night Portrait e 37 Nikon Transfer 2 81, 82, 85 Identifier 121 Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 52 Image mode 21, 35, 51 Image review 100 Off 29...
  • Page 149 Index Party/indoor f 37 Slow Sync 29 Photo info 100 Small picture 71 PictBridge 86, 134 Smart portrait 44 Playback 26, 27, 59, 60, 62, 79 Sound settings 105 Playback button 5, 10 Speaker 4 Playback menu 63 Sport continuous mode 46 Playback zoom 62 SSCN 121 Portrait b 36...
  • Page 152 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. CT1F01(11) 6MNA0311-01 2011...

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