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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA LIO0 COOLPI.X User's Manual...
  • Page 2 • The SD logo is a trademark of the SDCard 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 4: Warnings

    Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or...
  • Page 5 The battery may leak or explode if and output jacks, use only the cables improperly handled. Observe the provided or sold by Nikon for the following precautions when handling purpose, to maintain compliance with the battery for use in this product: prod uct regulations.
  • Page 6 Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to preven_ liquid c:rys_al f rom the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
  • Page 7 This equipment generates, uses, and are not expressly approved by Nikon can radiate radio frequency energy Corporation may void the user's and, if not installed and used in authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 8 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03. ATTENTION Cet appareil num#rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-O03 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

    For Your Safety ............................i i WARNINGS ................................Notices ..............................v Introduction ............................1 About This Manual ..........................Information and Precautions ......................Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash ....................Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap .................... The Monitor ..............................
  • Page 10 I_I Auto Mode .............................29 Shooting in the Auto Mode ......................Using the Flash ............................Setting the Flash Mode ..........................Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ....................Macro Mode ............................Exposure Compensation ........................Shooting Suited for the Scene ....................36 Using the Scene Mode ........................Setting the Scene Mode ..........................
  • Page 11 Connecting toTelevisions, Computers and Printers .......... Connecting toaTV ............... Connecting toaComputer ..............Before Connecting the C amera ............Transferring Pictures from aCamera toaComputer ........Connecting toaPrinter ..............Connecting the Camera and P rinter ............. Printing Pictures One a t a Time ............Printing Multiple Pictures...
  • Page 12 [] Reset All ................Battery Type ..............Protect ................Rotate Image .............._ Copy ................_lei':. Firmware Version ..............Technical Notes ................Optional Accessories ..............Approved Memory Cards .............. Image File a nd F older Names .............. Caring for t he Camera ..............

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L1O0digital 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

    • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort was made to ensure...

  • Page 15: Notices

    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...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    The Camera Body Zoom control ..........Power switch/Power-on lamp ............... 20, 105 :wide ..........:tele ..........BuiEbin microphone ........:thumbnail playback ....$4 Eyelet for camera strap ....... : playbackzoom ......Speaker .............. :help ..........Built-in flash ..........6, 30 Shutter-release button Lens ............
  • Page 17 Flash lamp ............Cable connector ......64, 66, 70 _) (apply selection) button ....11 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separatdy from Nikon) ..15, 115 (playback) button ....... 10, 26 Tripod socket Eyelet for camera strap ........ Battery-chamber ..........

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

    Raising Lowering Built-in Flash Raising the Built-in Flash. • See"Using tile Flash" (_ 30) for more information about flash settings. Lowering the Built-in Flash. • Push tile Built-in flash down gently. • When not using tile flash, lower tile Built-in flash.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Attaching Camera Strap Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places). _1_ Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you will not be shooting pictu res such as when the power is off or while you are carrying...

  • Page 20: The Monitor

    The Monitor Tile following indicators may appear in tile monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Tile indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds 99). Shooting 26@o7 2,®re®J, 22@@@S...
  • Page 21 Playback 9 .-T-r_ _==_ recordin( _Date ........Internal memory indicator ....Movie playback indicator ............. Volume .............. Print-order icon ..........Battery level indicator SmaE]picture ..........Image mode* .; ..........D-Lighting icon ..........Movie options ..........Protect icon ..........Current frame number/ _File number and type ......

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    I_1 (shooting mode) button • Press a in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press a in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. Shooting-mode Selection Menu In tile shooting-mode selection menu, use tile multi selector to select tile shooting mode.

  • Page 23: The Multi Selector

    Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display _ (flash mode) menu (_] 30)/select the item above. Display _ Display [_ (exposure .._.._/_ f_-_,](_ compensation) ([_(self-timer)33), menu...

  • Page 24: Menu Button

    MENU button PressMENU t o display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to apply settings 11). • Select the tab on the left to display the setup menu. • To exit the menu display, press MENUagain. Upper tab: Menus available for the current mode are...

  • Page 25: Help Displays

    Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to T (I_) when [_/I_ is displayd at tile 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 T (_) again. About Shutter-release Button...

  • Page 26: First Steps

    Open the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover. • Beforeopening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the cameraupside clown to prevent the batteries from falling out. Inserting the Batteries • Insertthe batteriescorrectlyas shown at right. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Applicable Batteries This camera uses tile following R6/AA-size batteries.
  • Page 27 Removing 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 iii, 118). • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, '%he Battery"...

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the first time tile camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment the monitor will turn Remove the lens cap.
  • Page 29 Change date and time. • Press • or • to edit the highlighted item. • Press • to move the cursor in the following order. D-> M-> Y-> Hour-> Minute-> D M Y • Press • to return to the previous item. Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press @ or i_.

  • Page 30: 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) 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...

  • Page 31: Removing Memory Cards

    Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn camera lamp confirm that tile power-on tile monitor Open tile battery-chamber/memory are off. card slot _ to partially eject (:over press tile card tile (2), being card. Remove tile card careful bend Formatting Memory Cards...

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

    In I_ (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 tile scene. Remove lens cap press the power switch to turn on the camera.

  • Page 33: K_Dicators Displayed In I_ (Easy Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in I_ (Easy auto) Mode mode In easyauto mode, I1_, I'_'_, I1_, I1_, or _ is displayed to indicate detection icon the shooting mode selected by the camera Reduce the blurring caused by subject for the current subject and framing. movement or camera shake.

  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Readythe camera. Hold tile camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF- assist illuminator and microphone. Frame picture. Shooting mode icon • When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change ([_ 28).

  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    Using Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward T to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward _V to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed on the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Press halfway ([Z_13) tofocus. When thesubject isin t-1 _ I V_I focus, the focus area will glow green. When people's faces When shooting non- (front view) are human subjects or when recognized: no faces are recognized: F,"...
  • Page 37 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 du ring 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

    Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press [] (playback). (shooting mode) The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback (playback) mode. Use the multi selector A, V, • or • to view additiona[ pictures. Hold down the multi selector A,, V, • or •...
  • Page 39 Playback Mode The following options are available in full frame playback mode, Option Description picture can be enlarged up to Playback zoom (C_) about 10x. Press _) to return to full- frame playback. View thumbnails/ ......... :"""""""i"_': .........._'i'_'p'[a'y''9']]''6'_''_'_'''_'_'''p'i'c'_'u'_'e''_'h''u'm''b'r_'a'i'['_'_ ..54 Calendar (I;;_) or the calendar.

  • Page 40: Easy Auto Mode

    Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject. • D Auto mode (general use) (_ • _ Portrait (_ • I1_ Landscape (_ • I1_ Night landscape (_40) •...

  • Page 41: I_I Auto Mode

    In the I_1 (auto) mode, you (:an set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting, color options and distortion control in the shooting menu, and take pictures. Press a to displaythe shooting- mode selection menu. • The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

  • Page 42: 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 _) (off). When the built-in flash is raised, you (:an set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.
  • Page 43 Lowering Built-in Flash When not using the flash, lower the built in flash (_ Shooting When Lighting Is Poor Flash Is Disabled (_)) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects camera shake.
  • Page 44 Red-eye Reduction This camera is equipped with an advanced red eye reduction system. Pre flashes are fired several times at low intensity be_re the main flash, to reduce "red eye/' If the camera detects "red eye" after a picture is taken, Ni_n's own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded,...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 1 0 seconds after the shutter-release button ispressed. When using the self-timer, use o fatripod isrec:ommended. Press _Q) (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. _).Usethemultiselect°rt°ch°°seONandpress The self-timer icon (_t_.) 1 0) is displayed. Ifa setting is not applied by pressing O within a few seconds, the selection will be cancd]ed.

  • Page 46: Macro Mode

    Macro mode isused for t aking pictures ofobjects as (:lose as 1cm (0.4 i n.). Note that the flash may b e unable tolight entire subject atdistances ofless than 50 cm (1 ft.8in.). Macro mode cannot beused with easy auto mode (_ 20). Press_ (macro mode).

  • Page 47: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press[] (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the multi selector to adjust exposure press®. I[® • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure...

  • Page 48: Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Camera settings are automatically optimized for t he selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. __. Portrait Beach/snow _ Close-up li_ Backlight Sunset _1Food Panorama assist I;_tLandscape Dusk/dawn Museum !_Nightportrait Night landscape _Party/indoor Copy Setting the Scene Mode Press ain shooting mode...

  • Page 49: Features

    Features _-" 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: _ 24).
  • Page 50 [] 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: _ 24).
  • Page 51 Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfidds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. off _ _AUTn * Other settings can be selected Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
  • Page 52 _Nightlandscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes • Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator ([_]] 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 _t Food Use when shooting foods. See 'flaking Pictures for Food Mode" ([_]] 44) for details. • Camera focuses on subject in center of flame. * Other settings can be selected. 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 [_ 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 ([_] 34) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up we]k off * off * Other settings can be selected,...
  • Page 55 I;_ 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. SeeTaking Pictures for a Panorama ([1111] 46) for details. off* * Other settings can be selected,...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures For Food Mode

    Taking Pictures for Food Mode Use when shooting foods. Display the shooting-mode selection menu choose _1 Food ([]_ 36). • The macro mode ([]_] 34) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. Use the multi selector...
  • Page 57 Press the shutter-release button shoot. • Pressing the shutter-release button halfway I _v 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.

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Taking Pictures for a Panorama Tile camera focuses on tile subject in tile center of tile frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction 102) to Off when using a tripod. Displaythe shooting-mode selection menu choose Panorama assist ([_[_] 36).
  • Page 59 Press _ when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step Panorama Assist Apply flash mode, sdhtimer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings be_re taking first picture, These settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Image mode settings, zoom operation,...

  • Page 60: 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 clearly. • The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/4000 s to 1/1S s. •...

  • Page 61: Sport Continuous Menu

    Sport Continuous Menu Tile folk)wing items set in tile sport continuous menu. in sport continuous mode, press MENU to display tile sport continuous menu, then use tile multi- selector modify 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: 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 (_ 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 recom mended. Set Vibration reduction 102) to when using a tripod, •...

  • Page 64: R_] Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically

    The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Press a in shooting mode to enter shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector • • to select the third icon from top, and then press Press the multi selector _ or i_ to choose [,_]...
  • Page 65 Exit smile mode by pressing Change to another shooting mode. Face Priority 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: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

    Rotate the zoom control to_V ([]) infull-frame playback mode (_ 26) todisplay pictures in"contact sheets" ofthumbnail images. The f ollowing operations can beperformed while t humbnails are displayed. '_" Description Choos e pictu[e s Press the multi selector A, V, • or i_. Rotate the zoom control to W (_1_) to change the number of frames Increase the number...

  • Page 67: Calendar Display

    Calendar Display When displaying 25 thumbnail frames in playback mode 54), switch to calendar display by rotating the zoom control to W (l_;_J). You (:an 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

    Rotating the zoom control to T (c_) during full-frame playback mode (_ 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

    Use the camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files 116). The editinc features described below are available. Editing function Description Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness D:Lighting (_]] contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

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

    Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting carl 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 ([_[_26) ([_[_ 54) playback or thumbnail mode MENU.

  • Page 71: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when I_ _ is displayed in tile monitor with playback zoom (_ 56) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. T (q) Rotate the zoom control in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 72: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Resizing Pictures: Small Picture copies Create a small copy of the current picture. Small are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. Tile following sizes are available. 640x480 Suited to television playback. 320x240 Suited to display on web pages. 160x120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.

  • Page 73: Recording Movies

    To st_oot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1PressOn "--1 display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector • or • to choose _ and press _). maximum length of the movie that...

  • Page 74: The Movie Menu

    Movie options setting (:an be changed from the movie menu. Press MENU in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options Tile movie menu offers tile options shown below. Option Image size and frame rate Image size: 640 ×...

  • Page 75: Movie Playback

    In fulPframe playback mode (_ 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (_ 62). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press _). Use the zoom control T (q,)/W ([]) during playback Pausing to adjust the volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
  • Page 76 Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable (AV (:able) to play back pictures on the television. Turn offthe 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...
  • Page 77 Use the supplied USB(:able to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
  • Page 78 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Turn offthe camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. power-on lamp wiEI Eight. Windows...
  • Page 79 Nikon Transfer has finished loading • Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is °_...
  • Page 80 2 GB, or is SDHC compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted...
  • Page 81 Users of PictBridge<:ompatible ([]_ 131 ) printers can connect camera directly to the printer print pictures without using a computer. Take pictu using Print set option (_ 75) Select pictures for printing Connect to printer ([_] time([_ Note Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer...
  • Page 82 Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn offthe 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 ':!_,will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen will be d spayed _,:' Connecting...
  • Page 83 Printing Pictures at a Time After connecting the carnera to tile printer correctly (_ 70), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press _). • Rotatethe zoom control to W ([]) to display 12 thumbnails,and T (C_) t o switch back to full-frame playback.
  • Page 84 Choose Start print and press Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that show_ in step _ when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press 0. Current print/total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to tile printer correctly...
  • Page 85 Choose Print selection, Print all images DPOF printing and press Print selection Choose the pictures (up to g9) and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector • or • to select pictures, and press • or •...
  • Page 86 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set ([_ 75). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose Start print and press _). • Choose Cancel and press _) to return to the print menu.
  • Page 87 The print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF<ompatible devices (_ 131). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge<ompatible 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 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date press _) to print date of recording all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press _) to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
  • Page 89 The shooting menu in I_1 (auto) mode (_ 29) and the high sensitivity menu in _]_ (high sensitivity) mode SO) contain the following options. Choose image size and quality (compression). White balance Match white balance to the light source. Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
  • Page 90 Displaying the Shooting Menu PressI_1in shooting mode to displaytile shooting-mode selectionmenu and set the shooting mode to I_1(auto) mode (_ 29)or _ (high sensitivity)mode (1_ SO). PressMENU t o display the shooting menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (_ 11), •...
  • Page 91 _'- Image Mode Set to I_I (auto) / _ (high sensitivity) -') MENU (Shooting menu) -') ,_i. Image mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. Tile size of the files, and with it tile number of imac es that can be recorded, depends on the size...
  • Page 92 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 PEG compression),...
  • Page 93 WB White Balance Set to IPI (auto) / _ (high sensitivity) ") MENU ( Shooting menu) -') MB 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 95 Continuous Set to I_1 (auto) / _ (high sensitivity) ") MENU (Shooting menu) -') _ Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched offfor Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance ar_ fixed atthe values for the first picture in each series. (default Setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
  • Page 96 Color Options Set to I_I (auto) / _ (high sensitivity) -') MENU (Shooting menu) -') _ Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in rnonochrorne. Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. viVid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect.
  • Page 97 Distortion Control Set to I_1(auto)/_ (high sensitivity) "_ MENU ( Shooting menu) -'_ _ Distortion control Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame. Distortion at frame peripheries iscorrected. Off (default setting) No distortion correction performed.
  • Page 98 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Restrictions apply to the following settings in I_1 (auto) mode and _]_ (high sensitivity) mode. Flashmode Setting Continuous to Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 fixes flash to (_ (off). Applied setting is restored when Single is selected, Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter...
  • Page 99 The playback menu contains the following options. _B D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print Set _[_ 75 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slideshow View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
  • Page 100 Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below)when choosing pictures. Playbackmenu: Print set:Select images (_ Delete: Erase selected images (_ 90) Welcome screen Setup menu: Protect 1 1 1/ Rotate image 1 121 Copy: Selected images 1 13/...
  • Page 101 Slide Show Press the I-_q button (Playback mode) -) MENU (Playback menu) -') _ 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...
  • Page 102 Delete MENU Press the I_-1 button (Playback mode) ( Playback menu) -') _ Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (_ 88). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered,...
  • Page 103 The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen _ 9s 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. Date imprint Imprint date on pictures.
  • Page 104 Battery type [_[_] Select tile type of batteries used. Protect [_[_] Protect selected pictures from acclaen_a aele_lon. Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture. Copy Copy files between memory card anc q_ernal memor. Firmware version [1_] 1 Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Display...
  • Page 105 Press • or • to select Y tab. Press i_or_. • You carl now select an item from tile setup menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ([33 11). • To exit the setup menu, press the MENU or press _1 and select another tab.
  • Page 106 ,E,'-_ Menus Press the MENU button ") Y (Setup menu) (_ 92) ") _ Menus Choose tile initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names...
  • Page 107 Welcome Screen Press the MENU button "_ V (Setup menu) (_]] 92) -'_ I_1 Welcome screen You can select tile welcome screen to be displayed when tile camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screenwi[[ be displayed. COOLHX Displays a welcome screen.
  • Page 108 _) Date Press the MENU button -_ V (Setup menu) (_] 92) -_ (_ Date Set the camera c:loc:k. When traveling, you can also set tile time zone of the travel destination. Date Set camera dock to current date and time. The operation of each option displayed is as follows.
  • Page 109 Press i_. new city time zone menu is displayed. Press _ or i_ to choose the travel destination time zone (city name). To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press • to display the % mark on the top of the monitor...
  • Page 110 TimeZones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time, Hmez°ne Time zone Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Hdsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Alaska, Anchorage Manama PST(PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Abu Dhabi, Dubai...
  • Page 111 Monitor Settings Press the MENU button ") V (Setup menu) (_] 92) -') Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. 100) Image review • On (default setting): Pictures are automatically displayed briefly immediately after shooting.
  • Page 112 Photo Info The following display options are available. See "The Monitor" 8, g) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode _''- .... Playback mode 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 Press the MENUbutton -_ V (Setup menu) 92) -_ _ Date imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting 76). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
  • Page 114 Vibration reduction Press the MENU button -') V (Setup menu) (_ 92) -') _,_ 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 t_ Motion Detection Press the MENU button ") V (Setup menu) (_ 92) -') _._ 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 r'lDAF Assist Press the MENU button ") V (Setup menu) (_]] 92) -') --Ill 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. The illuminator has a range of about 3.5 m (11 ft.
  • Page 117 Auto Off Press the MENU button -) V (Setup menu) ([_ 92) -) _ Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the camera will enter the standby mode (_ 1S) 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 I_! Format Memory/[_J Format Card Press the MENUbutton =) V (Setup menu) 92) =) I_1 Format memory/[_l Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory c:ard. Formatting internal memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
  • Page 119 _l Language Press the MENU button -_ V (Setup menu) ([_ 92) -_ _ Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of c:amera menus and messages. Czech Polski Polish _w_,_,,_ Dansk Danish Portuguese Deutsch German PyCCK_ ..Russian English (default setting) Suomi Finnish...
  • Page 120 [_,]Blink Warning Press the MENU button -) V (Setup menu) ([_ 92) -) [_] Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures in tile face priority (_ 24). on (default Setting) When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have dosed their eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink? screen vviHappear on the monitor.
  • Page 121 Reset All Press the MENU button ")' V (Setup menu) ([_ 92) -')' [] Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Scene mode o_,_:___ _on 7 Default value S£ne m od, e2m 36)[ _,,_:L::II::_...
  • Page 122 Setup Menu Default value Option Text Menus ',[[_ Disable welcome Welcome screen ([_[_J 95) Auto info Photo info Image review ([_[_J gg) Brightness ([_[_J 9g) Date im arint 101) Vibration reduction ([_[_J 102) Auto Motion detection ([_[_ 103) Auto AF assist ([_ 1041 Button sound...
  • Page 123 Battery Type Pressthe MENU b utton -) V (Setup menu) (_ 92) -) _ Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (_ 20), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. O_ Protect Pressthe MENU b utton -') Y (Setup menu) 1_ 92) -') 011Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
  • Page 124 i_ Rotate Image Press the MENUbutton ") V (Setup menu) 92) -') _L_ Rotate image Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Pict ures can be rotated 90° cloc kwise or co untercloc kwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...
  • Page 125 _-,.']Copy Press the MENUbutton -_ V (Setup menu) 92) -_ _ Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory c:ard Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press _). I_l_l_l: Copy pictures from internal memoryto _ _1! _ _...
  • Page 126 UP.I: Firmware Version Press the MENU button _ V (Setup menu) (_ 92) _ USr. Firmware version View the c:urrent camera firmware version. Firmware version...
  • Page 127 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 Tile following Secure Digital (SD) memory c:ards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless...
  • Page 128 "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. "101 P001 "; _ 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. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with "0001 ".
  • Page 129 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: Keep The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity, Do not drop The product may malfunction...
  • Page 130 Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary 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...
  • Page 131 • images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is bit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon authorized service representative.
  • Page 132 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Solution _(blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to replace batteries. 14, 111 Battery exhausted.
  • Page 133 Display " _:_o_iut_io_n ......Problem Error occurred while Format internal memory or Image cannot be recording picture. memory card. Camera has run out of file saved. Insert new memory card. numbers. Format internal memory or memory card. Picture cannot be used for Choose picture 640 x 480 59, 60, welcome screen,...
  • Page 134 System error 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. _)/r_ Running out of ink or Check printer. After solving Printer error: check _rinter error.
  • Page 135 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before c:onsuJting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings Power Supply Problem "_"w_÷...
  • Page 136 Turn tile camera off, remove and replace tile battery, then turn tile camera on again. In tile event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting tile power source as described above may result in tile loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 137 Problem _'i__ Cause/Solution Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. When Portrait or Night portrait is selected 37, 38 for Scene mode. When the smile mode is selected. Just before recording a movie (up to 2× can be applied while recording movies).
  • Page 138 Problem Cause/Solution When taking pictures with ,_@ (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 Unexpected results when flash slow sync and red-eye reduction is used, red-eye 28, 30, set to _@ (auto with red-eye...
  • 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 Nikon COOLPIX L100 Digital Camera Compactcamera 10.0 m@ion .... , 1/233-in. CCD; total pixds: 10.70 re@ion ]S× optkaJ zoom, NIKKOR lens so-TsOmm roca ength " " Equwalent wlfll 35mm [I 35] format picture angle: 28-420mm Apertur e f/3S-5.4 Construction 12 elements in 8 groups Upto4x Equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
  • Page 141 Metering 256-sec)ment matrix, center-weighted (with 2x digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2 × or more) Exposur e€ontro! Programmed auto exposure with motion detection exposure compensation (-2.0 to+2.0 EV i nsteps of1/3 E V) Ra n ge i,soi 00)Ivy: o.6 to_s.g EV _: 1.8 to 17.1 EV Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter...
  • Page 142 Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Specifications Nikon will not be held liable _r any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications...
  • Page 143 Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in tile digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print...
  • Page 144 Symbols _) (apply selection) button 5, 11 Backlight _ 42 _]7 (delete) button Batteries 14, 97 (Playback) button S, 10 Battery ]eve] 20 IPI (shooting mode) button S, 10 Battery type 1 S, 111 IPI Auto mode 29 Battery-chamber _]7 Delete button S, 26, 63 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover...
  • Page 145 41 Format memory card 1g, 106 Formatting internal memory FSCN 116 Night landscape [] 40 Night Portrait [] Nikon Transfer 66 Halfway Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 80 Help 13 High sensitivity mode 50 Off 30 Identifier Optical zoom...
  • Page 146 Paper size 71,72 Sleep Mode 105 Slide show 89 Party/indoor Photo info 99 Slow Sync 30 PictBridge 69, 131 Small picture 60 Smile mode 52 Playback 26, 27, 54, 56, 63 Playback button 5, 10 Sound settings Playback menu 87 Speaker 4 Playback zoom Sport continuous...
  • Page 147 (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKONCORPORATION Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan Printed in Europe...

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