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

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • SDXC, SDHC and SD 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.
  • 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 • Do not handle the power cable or go are for use with Nikon digital cameras near the battery charger during only, and are compatible with lightning storms. Failure to observe COOLPIX L23.
  • 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 Attaching the Camera Strap ..........................4 The Monitor................................6 Basic Operations............................. 8 A (Shooting Mode) Button ...........................8 c (Playback) Button ............................8 The Multi Selector..............................9...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents More on Shooting ..........................30 Selecting Shooting Mode .........................30 Easy Auto Mode............................31 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)................32 Selecting a Scene Mode..........................32 Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....33 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ........................41 Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) ..........43 Changing the Smart Portrait Settings.....................45 Auto Mode..............................46...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Movie Recording and Playback....................75 Recording Movies ..........................75 Changing Movie Recording Settings ......................76 Movie Options ...............................77 Movie Playback .............................78 Deleting Movies..............................78 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............79 Connecting to a TV..........................79 Connecting to a Computer.......................80 Before Connecting the Camera........................80 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer..............81 Connecting to a Printer........................85...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Notes on Camera Care and General Usage................112 Caring for the Camera ........................112 Cleaning ................................. 114 Storage ..................................115 Technical Notes..........................116 Optional Accessories ........................116 Approved Memory Cards ..........................117 File and Folder Names........................118 Error Messages ........................... 119 Troubleshooting..........................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L23 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 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

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-release button ......22 Flash ..............26 Zoom control ..........21 Lens ............114, 128 f : Wide ..........21 Built-in microphone ........75 : Tele ............21 Power connector cover (for connecting h : Thumbnail playback ....57 optional AC adapter) .......116 : Playback zoom ......
  • Page 17 Parts of the Camera k (apply selection) button .....9 Monitor ..............6 d button .....10, 48, 60, 76, 92 l (delete) button .......25, 78 A (shooting mode) button ....8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ....12, 16 Flash lamp ............27 Speaker ..............78 Pin cover ...........

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 98). Shooting 10 10 10 11...
  • Page 19 Parts of the Camera Playback 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 .

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations A (Shooting Mode) Button • When the A button is pressed in playback mode, the camera enters shooting mode. • When the A button is pressed in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which allows you to change the shooting mode (A 30).

  • Page 21: The Multi Selector

    Basic Operations The Multi Selector Operate the multi selector by pressing it up H, down I, left J, right K or by pressing the k button. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) menu (A 26)/select the item above. Display Display o (exposure n (self-timer) compensation)

  • Page 22: Using Camera Menus

    Basic Operations Using Camera Menus Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus. K is displayed when previous menu items are available. Tab for the menus available for the current mode Shooting menu Image mode...

  • Page 23: Switching Between Tabs Of Menu Screen

    Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen Set up Shooting menu Shooting menu Image mode Image mode Welcome screen White balance White balance Time zone and date Monitor settings Continuous Continuous Print date Color options Color options Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Press the multi selector...

  • Page 24: 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. The camera, batteries or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

  • Page 25: Battery Type

    Inserting the Batteries Removing the Batteries Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 113). •...

  • Page 26: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
  • Page 27 Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press H or I to choose the date format and Date format press the k button or K. Y/M/D Year/Month/Day M/D/Y Month/Day/Year D/M/Y Day/Month/Year Press H, J, I, or K to set the date and time Date and time and press the k button.

  • Page 28: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 22 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 117). If a memory card is inserted in 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 29: Formatting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards If the message shown on the right is displayed, the memory card Card is not formatted. must be formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently Format card? deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 30: 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 31).

  • Page 31: Indicators Displayed In G (Easy Auto) Mode

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode Shooting mode In easy auto mode, the camera automatically selects U, e, f, g, h, i, or Motion detection indicator j mode according to the current subject Reduce the blurring caused by and framing.

  • Page 32: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 33: Using The Zoom

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in on the Zoom out Zoom in subject. Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out. •...

  • Page 34: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 35 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 batteries during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card.

  • Page 36: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Images

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Viewing Images (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. A (shooting mode) button The last image captured will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H or J to display the previous image.

  • Page 37: Deleting Unwanted Images

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Deleting Unwanted Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting, press the d button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k Delete button.

  • Page 38: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions. • The flash has a range of approx. 0.3-5.0 m (1 ft.-16 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way, and 0.6-2.0 m (2 ft.-6 ft. 7 in.) when the maximum optical zoom is applied.
  • Page 39 Using the Flash Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • E may be displayed in the monitor. When E is displayed, images captured may be slightly mottled due to increased ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Brightness: Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation The brightness of the entire image can be increased or decreased by setting the exposure compensation when taking a picture. Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value.

  • Page 42: More On Shooting

    More on Shooting Selecting Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. G Easy auto mode A 18 By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. b Scene A 32 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. F Smart portrait A 43 The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

  • Page 43: 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 33) • f Landscape (A 33) • h Night portrait (A 34) •...

  • Page 44: Shooting Suited For The Scene (Scene Mode)

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor h Sunset Z Beach z Snow i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up...

  • Page 45: Choosing A Scene And Shooting (Scene Mode Types And Characteristics)

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics) The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X, flash mode (A 26), n, self-timer (A 28), p, macro mode (A 47), o, exposure compensation (A 29).

  • Page 46: Night Portrait O

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) d Sports Use this mode when taking sports-related pictures at a sporting event, etc. Use this mode to capture the instantaneous movements in moving subjects by shooting a continuous series of images (burst). •...
  • Page 47 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
  • Page 48 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Off* 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
  • Page 49 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 47) 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 50 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 47) 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 51 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) always glows green.
  • Page 52 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 41) for details.

  • Page 53: 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. Press the A button in shooting mode and then press the multi selector to select p Panorama assist (A 32).

  • Page 54: More Information

    Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Press the k button when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. 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 49) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

  • Page 55: 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. The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. Press the A button and then press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k button.
  • Page 56 Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) Notes on Smart Portrait • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 31) for more information. Notes on Skin Softening •...

  • Page 57: Changing The Smart Portrait Settings

    Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) Changing the Smart Portrait Settings After displaying the F (smart portrait) mode shooting screen (A 43), press the d button (A 10) to set the following options in the smart portrait menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). •...

  • Page 58: Auto Mode

    Auto Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 47) and exposure compensation (A 29) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 26) and self-timer (A 28). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to set the items in the shooting menu (A 48) according to shooting conditions.

  • Page 59: Macro Mode

    Auto Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.). When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 60: Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

    Auto Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 46), the shooting menu contains the following options. A 49 Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved.

  • Page 61: Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

    Auto Mode Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 62 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 63: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    Auto Mode White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M 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 64: Preset Manual

    Auto Mode Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

  • Page 65: Continuous

    Auto Mode Continuous A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Single (default setting) One image is captured each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images can be continuously captured at approximately 1.4 frames per second up to four frames (when image mode is set to i 3648×2736).

  • Page 66: Color Options

    Auto Mode Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 115) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 is visible in the saved image. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects. Color Options A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

  • Page 67: 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 When using Continuous, BSS, or Flash mode Continuous (A 53) Multi-shot 16, the flash cannot be used.

  • Page 68: More On Playback

    More on Playback Full-frame Operation Press c button during shooting to switch to playback 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0 mode and view images (A 24).

  • Page 69: Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 56) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Function Control Description Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.

  • Page 70: Calendar Display

    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Protect icon While images selected for Print order (A 61) and Print order icon Protect (A 65) are chosen, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

  • Page 71: 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 24) 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 72: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The following functions are available in playback mode. A 70 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. A 71 Skin softening Make facial skin tones softer. A 61 Print order Select images to print and the number of copies for each. A 64 Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic...

  • Page 73: Print Order

    Playback Menu a Print Order c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M a Print order Before printing images saved on a memory card using one of the methods listed below, you can create a digital “print order” that specifies which images should be printed and how many copies of each image should be printed, and save this information on the memory card.
  • Page 74 Playback Menu Choose the images (up to 99) and the number Print selection of copies (up to nine) for each. Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired images. Press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

  • Page 75: Print Date

    Playback Menu Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order menu, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (A 131) which supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used.

  • Page 76: Slide Show

    Playback Menu b Slide Show 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 the k button.

  • Page 77: Protect

    Playback Menu d Protect c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. You can turn protection on and off for images selected in the image selection screen. ➝ “Selecting Multiple Images” (A 66) Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files (A 105).

  • Page 78: Selecting Multiple Images

    Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Images When using one of the following features, a screen Protect shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order: Select images (A 61) • Protect (A 65) • Rotate image (A 67) ON/OFF Back •...

  • Page 79: Rotate Image

    Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M f Rotate image Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the images are captured. Images can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Images that were saved in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...

  • Page 80: Copy: Copying Between Memory Card And Internal Memory

    Playback Menu h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) 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 the k button.

  • Page 81: Editing Image

    Notes on In-camera Editing • Only images captured with the COOLPIX L23 can be edited with this camera. • Images captured at an Image mode (A 49) setting of l 3584×2016 cannot be edited using the skin softening (A 71) and small picture (A 72) functions.

  • Page 82: Editing Images

    Editing Images I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 56) or thumbnail playback mode (A 57) and press the d button.

  • Page 83: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    Editing Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are saved as separate files. Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 56) or thumbnail playback mode (A 57) and press the d button.

  • Page 84: Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size

    Editing Images g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size 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 85: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Editing Images o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 59) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback (A 56) mode to zoom in on an image.
  • Page 86 Editing Images About the Size of the Original Image As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is displayed with a gray border on the playback screen, and the small picture icon B or C is displayed on the left of the playback screen.

  • Page 87: Movie Recording And Playback

    Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. The maximum size for a single movie is 2 GB, and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card (A 77).

  • Page 88: Changing Movie Recording Settings

    Recording Movies Recording Movies • The optical zoom magnification ratio cannot be changed once recording starts. • Use the zoom control to operate digital zoom while recording movies. The zoom range is between the optical zoom magnification ratio before recording a movie and up to 2×. •...

  • Page 89: Movie Options

    Recording Movies Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Higher resolutions mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option Resolution and Frame Rate y VGA (640×480) Resolution: 640 × 480 (default setting) z QVGA (320×240) Resolution: 320 ×...

  • Page 90: Movie Playback

    Resume playback End playback and return to full-frame playback. Playing Back Movies Only movies recorded with COOLPIX L23 can be played back. Deleting Movies Select a movie and press the l button in full-frame Delete playback mode (A 24) or thumbnail playback mode (A 57).

  • Page 91: 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 116) 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 92: 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 93: 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 94 • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K L23 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 L23 screen.

  • Page 95: 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 84). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
  • Page 96 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 97: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 131) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printing using Print order option (A 61) Connect to printer (A 86) Print images one at a time...

  • Page 98: 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. 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 99: 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 86), print images by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired Print selection image and press the k button. 1 5 / 0 5 2 0 1 1 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12...

  • Page 100: Printing Multiple Images

    Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 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 the k button.
  • Page 101 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or Print menu DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Select the images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to nine) of each image.
  • Page 102 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created DPOF printing in Print order (A 61). • When the menu shown on the right is 0 1 0 prints displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing.

  • Page 103: Basic Camera Setup

    Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following settings. A 93 Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. A 94 Time zone and date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. A 98 Monitor settings Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings.

  • Page 104: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Press the d button. Easy auto mode The menu is displayed. Image mode When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or movie mode, press J on the multi selector (A 9) to display the tab. Press the multi selector J to enter the menu.

  • Page 105: Welcome Screen

    Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M 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 106: Time Zone And Date

    Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time. •...
  • Page 107 Setup Menu Setting Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to choose Time zone Time zone and date and press the k button. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0 The Time zone menu is displayed. L o n d o n , C a s a b l a n c a Date and time D/M/Y...
  • Page 108 Setup Menu The Clock Battery The camera’s clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that power the camera. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. w (Home Time Zone) •...
  • Page 109 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 and time in the setup menu. Time zone Time zone Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara...

  • Page 110: Monitor Settings

    Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. ➝ A 99 Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
  • Page 111 Setup Menu Photo Info Select whether or not photo info is displayed. See “The Monitor” (A 6, 7) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 112: Print Date

    Setup Menu Print Date d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on images at the time of shooting. This shooting date and time will be imprinted on images when printing, even if the printer does not support date printing (A 62).

  • Page 113: Electronic Vr

    Setup Menu Electronic VR d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. w Auto In the following conditions, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images.

  • Page 114: Motion Detection

    Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Motion detection Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while taking still pictures. U Auto (default setting) In order to reduce the effects of camera shake or subject movement, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement.

  • Page 115: Af Assist

    Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 116: Auto Off

    Setup Menu Auto Off d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 13). Use this option to set the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode.

  • Page 117: Format Memory/Format Card

    Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Deleted images cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 118: Language

    Setup Menu Language d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Language Select the language used for camera monitor display. Czech Portuguese Danish Russian German Romanian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic Italian Simplified Chinese Hungarian Traditional Chinese Dutch...

  • Page 119: Blink Warning

    Setup Menu Blink Warning d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A 22) in the following shooting modes. • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 33) and Night portrait (A 34) scene modes When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen will appear on the monitor.
  • Page 120 Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations are available while the Did Did someone blink? someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.

  • Page 121: Reset All

    Setup Menu Reset All d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M 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 26) Auto Self-timer (A 28) Macro mode (A 47) Exposure compensation (A 29) Scene Mode...
  • Page 122 Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (A 93) None Photo info (A 98) Auto info Brightness (A 98) Print date (A 100) Electronic VR (A 101) Motion detection (A 102) Auto AF assist (A 103) Auto Button sound (A 103) Shutter sound (A 103) Auto off (A 104) 30 s...

  • Page 123: Battery Type

    To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) COOLPIX (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries Lithium...

  • Page 124: 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 125: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • When recharging rechargeable batteries, do not recharge batteries that contain a different amount of charge, or batteries of different model numbers.

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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. Note on Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 128: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 Rechargeable batteries) battery Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2) Battery charger Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2) AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown) AC adapter...

  • Page 129: Approved Memory Cards

    Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity listed below can be used, regardless of the speed for transferring internal data. SD memory SDXC memory SDHC memory card...

  • Page 130: 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 captured using panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 41) 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 131: Error Messages

    All data saved on the Card is not formatted. formatted for use in memory card will be Format card? COOLPIX L23. deleted. If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a...
  • Page 132 Error Messages Display Problem Solution Error occurred while saving Format internal memory or Image cannot be images. memory card. saved. Camera has run out of file • Replace the memory numbers. card. • Format internal memory or memory card. Image cannot be used for Image copies created using welcome screen.
  • Page 133 – the current time zone. Lens error Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Error occurred during Turn camera off, reconnect Communications error communication with USB cable.
  • Page 134 Error Messages Display Problem Solution No paper is loaded in Load the specified paper, – Printer error: out of printer. select Resume and press the k button to resume paper printing. Ink error. Check ink, select Resume – and press the k button to Printer error: check ink resume printing.

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings, and Power Supply...
  • Page 136 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 137 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off). Flash does not fire. • Scene mode in which flash does not fire is selected. • Blink proof is set to On in the smart portrait menu. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled. Optical zoom cannot be used.
  • Page 138 • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to 320 × 240 or smaller. – • The COOLPIX L23 may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
  • Page 139 • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. – • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L23 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1/2.9-in. type CCD; 10.34 million total pixels Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.0-20.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140 mm Focal length...
  • Page 141 Specifications Exposure 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using a digital Metering zoom setting below 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and Exposure control exposure compensation (-2 to 2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Speed...
  • Page 142 Supplied batteries are for trial use only. Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 143: Supported Standards

    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 144: Index

    Index Symbols Battery type 13, 111 k (apply selection) button 5, 9 Battery-chamber 5 c (Playback) button 5, 8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover A Auto mode 46 5, 12, 16 Beach Z 35 l Delete button 5, 25, 78 c D-Lighting 70 Best shot selector 53 G Easy auto mode 18, 31 Black-and-white 54...
  • Page 145 Food u 38 Night landscape j 36 Format 17, 105 Night portrait e 34 Format memory card 17, 105 Nikon Transfer 2 80, 82, 84 Formatting internal memory 105 Number of exposures remaining 18, 50 FSCN 118 Full-frame playback mode 24...
  • Page 146 Index Playback menu 60 Slow sync 26 Playback zoom 59 Small picture 72 Portrait b 33 Smart portrait mode 43 Snow z 35 Power 12, 14, 18 Power switch 4, 12, 18 Sound settings 103 Power-on lamp 12, 18 Speaker 4 Sports d 34 Preset manual 52 SSCN 118...
  • Page 148 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. CT0L01(11) 6MM03711-01...

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