Nikon Coolpix L20 User manual

Nikon

DIGITAL

CAMERA

COOL

PIX

L20/L19

User's

Manual

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product

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Introduction

First

Steps

Basic

Photography

and

Playback:

Easy

Auto

Mode

Shooting

the

Auto

Mode

Shooting

Suited

for

the

Scene

[0,;]

-Taking

Portrait

(Smile Face)

Shots

Automatically

Playback

Movies

Connecting

Televisions,

Computers

and

Printers

Shooting,

Playback

and

Setup

Menus

Technical

Notes

prevent damage

your Nikon product or injury

yourselfor

others,

read

the following safety precautions

their entirety before using this equipment.

Keep

these safety instructions where

all

those

who

use

the product will

read

them.

The consequences that could result from failure

observe the precautions listed

this section

are

indicated by the following symbol:

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shouldbereadbefore usingthisNikon

WARNINGS

Lt.

Turn

off

the

event

malfunction

Should you notice smoke or

unusual smell coming from the

camera or

adapter, unplug the

adapter and remove the batteries

immediately, taking care

avoid

burns. Continued operation could

result

injury. After removing or

disconnecting the power source, take

the

equipment

aNikon-authorized

service representative for inspection.

Lt.

not

disassemble

Touching the internal parts

the

camera or

adapter could result

injury.

Repairs

should be performed

only by qualified technicians. Should

the camera or

adapter break open

the result

afall or other accident,

take the product

aNikon-authorized

service representative for inspection,

after unplugging the product and/or

removing the batteries.

Lt.

Do not use the camera or

adapter

the

presence

flammable gas

not

use

electronic

equipment

the presence

flammable

gas,

this

could result

explosion or fire.

Lt.

Handle

the

camera strap with

care

Never place the strap around the neck

infant or child.

Lt.

Keep

out

reach

children

Particular care should be taken

prevent infants from putting the

batteries or other small parts into their

mouths.

Lh.

Observe caution when

handling batteries

Batteries may leak

explode

improperly handled. Observe the

following

precautions

when

handling

batteries for

use

this product:

•Before replacing the batteries, turn

the

product

off. Ifyou are using

adapter, be sure it

unplugged.

•

Use

only

the

batteries approved for

use

in this

product

([[]

12).

not

combine

old and

new

batteries or

batteries

different makes

types.

•IfNikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2)

are

purchased

separately, charge and

use

each

them

set.

not

combine

batteries from different

pairs.

•The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries

are

for

use

with

Nikon digital

cameras only, and

are

compatible

with

COOLPIX

L20/L

19.

•

Insert

batteries

the correct orientation.

•Do

not

short

disassemble

batteries or

attempt

remove or

break battery insulation or casing.

•Do

not

expose batteries

flame or

excessive heat.

•

not immerse

or expose

water.

•Do

not

transport or store

with

metal

objects such

necklaces or hairpins.

•Batteries are prone

leakage when

fully discharged.To avoid damage

the product, be sure

remove

the

batteries

when

no charge remains.

•Discontinue use immediatelyshould

you notice any change in the

batteries, such

discoloration or

deformation.

For

Your

Safety

•If liquid from damaged batteries

comes

contact with clothing or

skin,

rinse

immediately with plenty

water.

Lh.

Observe

the

following

precautions when handling

the

Battery Chargers

(available separately)

•Keep

Dry.

Failure

observe this

precaution could result

fire or

electric shock.

•Dust on

near the metal parts

the

plug should be removed

with

dry cloth. Continued

use

could

result

fire.

•Do

not

handle the

power

cable

near the battery charger during

lightning storms. Failure

observe

this precaution could result

electric shock.

•Do

not

damage, modify, forcibly

tug

bend

the

power

cable, place

under heavy objects,

expose it

heat

flame. Should

the

insulation

be damaged and

the

wires become

exposed, take

aNikon-

authorized service representative for

inspection. Failure

observe these

precautions could result

fire or

electric shock.

•Do

not

handle the plug or battery

charger

with

wet

hands. Failure

observe this precaution could result

electric shock.

•

not

use

with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from

one voltage

another or with DC-to-

inverters.

Failure

observe this

precautioncould damage the product

or result

overheating or

fire.

III

For

Your

Safety

Lt.

Use

appropriate cables

When connecting cables

the

input

and

output

jacks,

use

only the cables

provided or sold by Nikon for

the

purpose,

maintain compliance

with

product regulations.

Handle moving parts with

care

careful that your fingers or other

objects

are

not

pinched by the lens

cover or other moving parts.

Lt.

CD-ROMs

The

CD-ROMs

supplied

with

this

device should

not

be played back on

audio

equipment. Playing

CD-

ROMs

audio

player could

cause hearing

loss

or damage the

equipment.

Observe caution when using

the

flash

Using the flash close

your subject's

eyes

could cause temporary visual

impairment. Particular care should be

observed if photographing infants,

when

the flash should be no

less

than

1 m

ft. 4

in.)

from the subject.

Lt.

Do notoperate the flash with

the

flash window touching a

person or object

Failure

observe this precaution

could result

burns or fire.

Lt.

Avoid contact with liquid

crystal

Should the

monitor

break, care should

be taken

avoid injury caused by

broken glass and

prevent liqUid

crystal from the

monitor

touching the

skin

or entering the

eyes

or mouth.

Notice for Customers in

the

U.S.A.

Federal Communications

Commission

(FCC)

Radio

Frequency Interference Statement

This

equipment

has

been tested and

found

comply

with

the limits for a

Class

Bdigital device, pursuant

Part

the

FCC

rules. These limits

are

designed

provide reasonable

protection against harmful

interference

aresidential installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses,

and

can radiate radio frequency energy

and,

not

installed and used

accordance

with

the

instructions, may

cause harmful interference

radio

communications. However, there

guarantee

that

interference will

not

occur in aparticular installation. Ifthis

equipment

does cause harmful

interference

radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning

the

equipment

off

and on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference by one or more

the

following measures:

•Reorient or relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

•Increase the separation between the

equipment

and receiver.

•Connect the

equipment

into

outlet

on acircuit differentfrom

that

which the receiver

connected.

•Consult

the

dealer

experienced radio/television

technician for help.

Nikon

COOLPIX L20/L19

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The

FCC

requires the user

notified that any changes or

modifications made

this device that

are

not

expressly approved by Nikon

Corporation may void

the

user's

authority

operate

the

equipment.

Interface Cables

Use

the interface cables sold or

provided by Nikon foryour equipment.

Using other interface cables may

exceed the limits

Class

BPart

the

FCC

rules.

Noticefor customers in

the

State

California

WARNING

Handling

the

cord on this

product

will

expose you

lead, achemical known

the State

California

cause birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash handsafterhandling.

Nikon

Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman

Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064

USA

Tel:

631-547A200

Notices

Notice for customers in

Canada

CAUTION

This

Class

Bdigital apparatus complies

with

Canadian

ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numerique de

classe

est conforme a

norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

Symbol for Separate Collection in

European Countries

This symbol indicates

that

this product

collected separately. .

The following apply only

users

European countries:

•This

product

designated for

separate collection at

appropriate collection point. Do

not

dispose

household waste.

•For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge

waste management.

This symbol on the battery

indicates that the battery

be collected separately. •

The following apply only

users

in European countries:

•All batteries, whether marked

with

this symbol or not,

are

designated

for separate collection at

appropriate collection point. Do

not

dispose

household waste.

•For more information, contact

the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge

waste management.

For

Your

Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Introduction

About

This Manual 1

Information

and Precautions 2

Parts

the

Camera 4

The Camera Body 4

The Monitor . 6

Basic Operations 8

The Shooting Mode Button . 8

(playback)

button.

. 8

The Multi Selector 9

button

. 10

SWitching Between

Tabs

Help Displays

About the Shutter-release Button

Attaching the Camera Strap

First Steps 12

Inserting

the

Batteries 12

Applicable Batteries

Turning

and Offthe Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time 14

Inserting

Memory

Cards 16

Removing Memory

Cards..........................................

Basic

Photography

and

Playback: Easy

Auto

Mode

Step 1Turn

the

Camera On and Select a

(Easy

Auto)

Mode

Indicators Displayed

(Easy

auto) Mode

Step 2Frame aPicture 20

Using the Zoom

Step 3Focus and Shoot

Step 4

Viewing

and

Deleting

Pictures 24

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Deleting Pictures

Easy

auto

mode

vii

viii

Table

Contents

Auto

Mode

Shooting in

the

Auto

Mode

Using

the

Flash

Setting the

Flash

Mode

Taking Pictures

with

the

Self-timer

Macro

Mode

Exposure Compensation

[tltI

Shooting

Suited

for

the

Scene 33

Using

the

Scene

Mode

Setting the

Scene

Mode

Features .34

Taking Pictures for Food Mode

Taking Pictures for aPanorama

[;;.J

Taking

Portrait

(Smile Face) Shots

Automatically

.44

Using

the

Smile

Mode

Playback

Viewing

Multiple

Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

.46

Calendar Display

Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom ..48

Editing Pictures 49

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

Creating aCropped Copy: Crop

Resizing Pictures:

Small

Picture

Movies

Recording Movies

The Movie

Selecting Movie

Options................

Movie

Playback

Deieting Movie

Files

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