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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

Introduction

First Steps

GBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto

Mode

Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

cMore on Playback

DMovies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

dShooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed

in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the Event of

Malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an

unusual smell coming from the

camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC

adapter and remove the batteries

immediately, taking care to avoid

burns. Continued operation could

result in injury. After removing or

disconnecting the power source, take

the equipment to a Nikon-authorized

service representative for inspection.

Do not Disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts

could result in injury. Repairs should be

performed only by qualified

technicians. Should the camera 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 removing the

batteries.

Do not use the Camera or AC

Adapter in the Presence of

Flammable Gas

Do not use electronic equipment in

the presence of flammable gas, as this

could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the Camera Strap with

Care

Never place the strap around the neck

of an infant or child.

Keep out of Reach of Children

Particular care should be taken to

prevent infants from putting the

batteries or other small parts into their

mouths.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon

product to prevent possible injury.

iii

For Your Safety

Observe caution when

handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if

improperly handled. Observe the

following precautions when handling

batteries for use in this product:

•Before replacing the batteries, turn

the product off. If you are using an

AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

•Use only the batteries approved for

use in this product (A12). Do not

combine old and new batteries or

batteries of different makes or types.

•If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH

batteries are purchased separately,

charge and use each of them as a

set. Do not combine batteries from

different pairs.

•Insert batteries in the correct

orientation.

•Do not short or disassemble

batteries or attempt to remove or

break battery insulation or casing.

•Do not expose batteries to flame or

to excessive heat.

•Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

•Do not transport or store with metal

objects such as necklaces or

hairpins.

•Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage

to the product, be sure to remove

the batteries when no charge

remains.

•Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in the

batteries, such as discoloration or

deformation.

•If liquid from damaged batteries

comes in contact with clothing or

skin, rinse immediately with plenty

of water.

Observe the following

precautions when handling

the Battery Charger MH-71

(available separately)

•Keep Dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or

electric shock.

•Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a

dry cloth. Continued use could

result in fire.

•Do not handle the power cable or

go near the battery charger during

lightning storms. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in

electric shock.

•Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug

or bend the power cable, place it

under heavy objects, or expose it to

heat or flame. Should the insulation

be damaged and the wires become

exposed, take it to a Nikon-

authorized service representative for

inspection. Failure to observe these

precautions could result in fire or

electric shock.

•Do not handle the plug or battery

charger with wet hands. Failure to

observe this precaution could result

in electric shock.

For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input

and output jacks, use only the cables

provided or sold by Nikon for the

purpose, to maintain compliance with

product regulations.

Handle moving parts with

care

Be careful that your fingers or other

objects are not pinched by the lens

cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this

device should not be played back on

audio CD equipment. Playing CD-

ROMs on an audio CD player could

cause hearing loss or damage the

equipment.

Observe caution when using

the flash

Using the flash close to 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

one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with

the flash window touching a

person or object

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid

crystal

Should the monitor break, care should

be taken to avoid injury caused by

broken glass and to prevent liquid

crystal from the monitor touching the

skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Notices

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

FCC RF Interference Statement

This equipment was tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

•Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/television

technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be

notified that any changes or

modifications made to this device that

are not expressly approved by Nikon

Corporation may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or

provided by Nikon for your equipment.

Using other interface cables may

exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of

the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of

California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product will expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of

California to cause birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

Nikon Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville,

New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

COOLPIX L18/L16

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numéique 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.

The following apply only to

users in European countries:

•This product is designated for

separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not

dispose of as household waste.

•For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

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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

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

The Shooting Mode Button.............................................................................................................................8

The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8

The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11

Shutter-release Button .....................................................................................................................................11

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12

Insert the Batteries...............................................................................................................................12

Supported Batteries...........................................................................................................................................12

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................12

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................14

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................16

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................17

G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode ....................................................... 18

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................18

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................20

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................22

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................24

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................26

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................26

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................28

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................29

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................30

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Table of Contents

A Auto Mode.....................................................................................................................................31

Shooting in the Auto Mode..............................................................................................................31

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 32

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................32

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................32

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................33

c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 40

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................40

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................41

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................42

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................43

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................44

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ...........................................................................................................45

D Movies .............................................................................................................................................46

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................46

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................47

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................47

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................48

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................48

Table of Contents

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 49

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................49

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................50

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................50

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...............................................................51

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................54

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................55

Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................56

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................57

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................60

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus............................................................................. 62

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................62

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................62

A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................63

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................65

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................67

F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................68

Restrictions on Camera Settings................................................................................................................69

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................70

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................70

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................72

c Delete...................................................................................................................................................................73

Table of Contents

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................74

Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................75

a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................76

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................76

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................77

e Monitor Settings..........................................................................................................................................80

f Date Imprint.....................................................................................................................................................81

U Anti-shake AE..................................................................................................................................................82

h AF Assist ............................................................................................................................................................83

i Sound Settings ..............................................................................................................................................83

k Auto Off ..............................................................................................................................................................84

l m Format Memory/ Format Card ......................................................................................................85

n Language...........................................................................................................................................................86

o Video mode......................................................................................................................................................86

p Reset All..............................................................................................................................................................87

s Battery type......................................................................................................................................................89

d Protect...............................................................................................................................................................89

h Copy.....................................................................................................................................................................89

r Firmware Version .........................................................................................................................................90

Technical Notes..................................................................................................................................91

Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................91

Approved Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................91

Image File and Folder Names..........................................................................................................92

Caring for the Camera ........................................................................................................................93

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................95

Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................95

Error Messages......................................................................................................................................96

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................99

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................104

Supported Standards ...................................................................................................................... 107

Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 108

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 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.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and

conventions are used:

Notations

•A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

•The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

•The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so

that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

•Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual

display.

•Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for COOLPIX L18.

Product Names

In this manual, the product names “COOLPIX L18” and “COOLPIX L16” may

sometimes be abbreviated as “L18” and “L16”.

CMemory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable

memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and

delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The

memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store,

delete or view pictures.

This icon marks cautions,

information that should be read

before use to prevent damage to

the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional

information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon marks notes, information

that should be read before using

the camera.

This icon indicates that more

information is available elsewhere

in this manual or in the Quick Start

Guide.

Introduction

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently

asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional

information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for

contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic

circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC

adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and

proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

T NHE USE OF NON- IKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

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.

About the Manuals

•No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without

Nikon’s prior written permission.

•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

•While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the

Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Information and Precautions

Introduction

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.” The copying or reproduction

of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless

the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused

postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or

reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is

prohibited.

•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private

companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except

when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do

not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies

and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

•Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,

woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and

international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to

infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-

in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes

be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially

resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s

responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data

using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images

containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any

pictures selected for the welcome screen (A76). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to

property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

COOLPIX L18 is taken for this manual to explain the operations.

1 2 3 4 5

910

Lens cover closed

1Shutter-release button..............................22

2Power-on lamp ..............................................12

3Power switch...................................................18

4Built-in flash......................................................26

5Speaker................................................................48

6Self-timer lamp.......................................28, 94

AF-assist illuminator............23, 33, 83, 94

7Lens............................................................93, 104

8Built-in microphone....................................46

9Power connector cover for

optional AC adapter....................................91

10 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11

11 Connector cover............................49, 51, 55

12 Cable connector............................49, 51, 55

13 Lens cover .........................................................93

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

12 1311

1Monitor ..................................................................6

2Shooting mode button................................8

3c (playback) button....................................8

4Flash lamp.........................................................27

5Multi selector......................................................9

Zoom buttons ................................................20

f : Zoom out...........................................20

g : Zoom in...............................................20

h : Thumbnail playback....................40

i : Playback zoom................................41

j : Help .......................................................11

7d button..............................10, 47, 62, 70

8k (apply selection) button......................9

9l (delete) button.........................24, 25, 48

10 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................12, 16

11 Tripod socket

12 SD card slot.......................................................16

13 Battery-chamber............................................12

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback

(actual display varies with current camera settings). They will display only for a few

seconds (A80).

Shooting

Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

2z y d and are displayed on L18, and M and are displayed on L16.

F2.8

1/60

+1.0

999

9999

1/60 F2.8

1516

10 11

131417

99h

59m

59s

9 59 59h m s

59m

59s

59 59m s

1Shooting mode1....................18, 31, 32, 46

2Macro mode....................................................29

3Zoom indicator......................................20, 29

4Focus indicator..............................................22

5Exposure Lock................................................39

6Flash mode.......................................................26

7Battery level indicator................................18

8Anti-shake AE icon.......................................82

9“Date not set” indicator............................ 96

Time zone indicator....................................77

10 Date imprint....................................................81

11 Image mode2..................................................63

Movie options ................................................47

12 a

Number of exposures remaining (still pictures)

....18

bMovie length..............................................46

13 Internal memory indicator......................19

14 Aperture.............................................................22

15 Focus area.................................................20, 22

16 Focus area (Face Priority).................20, 22

17 Shutter speed.................................................22

18 ISO sensitivity..................................................27

19 Exposure compensation value ............30

20 Self-timer indicator......................................28

21 Color options ..................................................68

22 White balance mode..................................65

23 Continuous shooting mode..................67

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Playback

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8 79

9999

99999999

999

99h

59m

59s

9 59 59h m s

59m

59s

59 59m s

1Date of recording.........................................14

2Time of recording.........................................14

3Volume indicator..........................................48

4Battery level indicator................................18

5Image mode....................................................63

Movie options ................................................47

aCurrent frame number/

total number of frames.......................24

bMovie length .............................................48

7Internal memory indicator......................19

8Movie playback indicator........................48

9Print-order icon..............................................60

10 Small picture....................................................45

11 D-Lighting icon..............................................43

12 Protect icon......................................................89

13 File number and type................................92

Introduction

Basic Operations

The Shooting Mode Button

•Press the shooting mode button in playback mode

to enter shooting mode.

•Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode

to display the shooting-mode selection menu.

The Shooting-mode Selection Menu

In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the

shooting mode.

G Easy auto mode (A18)

D Movie (A46)

C Scene (A32)

A Auto mode (A31)

•The shooting-mode selection menu is continuously displayed until you select

the shooting mode and press to determine the mode, or you press the k

shooting mode button again.

•To return to the shooting mode while the shooting-mode selection menu is

displayed, press the shooting mode button again.

The c (Playback) Button

•Press c in shooting mode to enter playback mode.

Easy auto mode

Basic Operations

Introduction

The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select

menu options and to apply selection.

For Shooting

For the Playback Mode

For the Menu Screen

CNotes on the Multi Selector

Multiple operations are available with the multi selector but no detailed operation is described here.

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H I, ,

J K and .

Flash mode

Display m

mm (flash mode) (A26) menu or move cursor up.

Display n

(self-timer)

(A28) menu.

Display p (macro mode) (A29) menu or move cursor

down.

Apply selection.

Display o

(exposure

compensation)

(A30) menu.

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Display the next

picture.

Display the

previous picture.

Auto mode

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Set up

Exit

Apply selection

(Go to the next

screen).

Go to the next

screen (Apply

selection).

Move cursor up.

Move cursor down.

Return to the

previous screen.

Basic Operations

Introduction

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to

navigate the menus (A9).

To exit the menu display, press d again.

Auto mode

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Set up

Exit

The selected option

AF assist

Auto

Off

Exit

Set up

Date imprint

Anti-shake AE

AF assist

Sound settings

Auto off

Press the multi selector K or

k to proceed to the next

set of options.

Press the multi selector K or

k to apply selection.

Displayed when the menu

contains two or more pages

Displayed when

there are more

previous menu

items

Displayed when

there are one or

more menu

items to follow

Basic Operations

Introduction

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a

description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, press g j ( ) again.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and

exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel

resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this

position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button

the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release

button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Continuous

Exit

Back

Choose single frame, continuous

mode, BSS (camera chooses

sharpest shot in series), or

multi-shot 16.

Press the shutter-

release button

the rest of the

way down to take

picture.

Press the shutter-

release button

halfway to set

focus and

exposure.

First Steps

Insert the Batteries

1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

•Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries

from falling out.

2Insert the batteries.

•Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.

3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Supported Batteries

This camera uses the following size AA batteries.

•Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

•Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries

•Two ZR6 oxyride batteries

•Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available

separately)

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The

power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the

monitor will turn on.

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp

and monitor will turn off.

Insert the Batteries

First Steps

BReplacing Batteries

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before

opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

BAdditional Precautions Regarding Batteries

•Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 94).

•Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

•Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

BBattery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the

setup menu. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. If your camera was

purchased in Europe and alkaline batteries were supplied, change the setting to Alkaline. When

any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A89).

CAlkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a

reliable brand.

CAlternative Power Resources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (available

separately) (A91). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC

adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

DPower Saving Function in Shooting Mode

If no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will dim to save power. Using any

of the camera controls will reactivate the display. The monitor turns off if no operations are

performed for thirty seconds (default setting). The camera enters standby mode.

After a further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (A84).

Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that

does not cover the area

around the negative terminal.

Batteries with a flat

negative terminal

First Steps

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the

camera is turned on.

1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and

the monitor will turn on.

2Use the multi selector to choose the desired

language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi

Selector” (A9).

3Choose Yes and press k.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

Proceed to step 8.

4Press k.

The home time zone menu is displayed.

5Select your home time zone (A79) and press

The date menu is displayed.

DDaylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on

Daylight saving

in the time zone menu in Step 4 and set the date.

1Before pressing K I, press the multi selector to choose Daylight saving.

Press

to enable daylight saving time (

). Pressing

toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.

3Press the multi selector H, and then press K to proceed to step 5.

Date

Set time and date?

Ye s

Time zone

London,Casablanca

Daylight saving

Home time zone

Back

London,Casablanca

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

First Steps

6Change the date and time.

•Press H I or to edit the highlighted item.

•Press the multi selector J or K to change the

highlighted item. The highlight moves in the order of

day (D), month (M Y) and year ( ) or vice versa (the order

of highlight movement may differ in some areas).

After editing the minutes, press the multi selector K. The

row for setting the order in which the date is displayed will blink.

7Choose the order in which the day, month,

and year are displayed and press k or K.

The settings are applied.

8Press the shooting mode button to exit the

screen.

The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

9When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.

•The camera enters the shooting mode and you can

take pictures in Easy auto mode (A18).

•Press the multi selector H or I before k button, to

switch to another shooting mode.

See “Shooting in the Auto Mode” (A31), “Shooting in

the Scene Mode” (A32), “Recording Movies” (A46)

for more information.

DChange the selected date and time

•To change the date and time, select Date Date from (A77) in the setup menu (A74) and

perform step 6 & 7 above.

•To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the

setup menu (A77, 78).

Date

D M Y

0 1

0 00 0

2 0 0 80 1

Date

D M Y

1 5

3 01 5

2 0 0 80 5

Press this button

in shooting mode

for shooting-mode

selection menu.

Easy auto mode

First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (21 MB) or on removable

Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A91).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the

memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back,

deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal

memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

1Turn the camera off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

Make sure that the camera is off (the power-on lamp and

the monitor are off) before opening the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries

from falling out.

2Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into

place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

BInserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards

could damage the camera or the memory card. Make

sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off

and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor

are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card

2. The card can then be removed by hand.

BFormatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be

formatted before use (A85). Note that formatting permanently

deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to

make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the

memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k. A confirmation

dialog is displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.

•Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until

formatting is complete.

•The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX L18/

COOLPIX L16, be sure to format them (A85).

BThe Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.

Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card

cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.

Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

BMemory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

•Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result

in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the battery

- Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

•Do not disassemble or modify.

•Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

•Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

•Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

•Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

•Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

Card is not formatted.

Ye s

Format card?

Write protect switch

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

(Easy Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in G (easy auto) mode, an automatic,

“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and

the monitor will turn on. In this step, the lens will also

open.

Proceed to step 4 when U is displayed.

2Press the shooting mode button.

The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

3Press the multi selector H or I to choose G

and press k.

The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.

4Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored will be displayed.

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or

memory card and image mode setting (A64).

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Batteries fully charged.

BBatteries low; prepare to replace

batteries.

Battery

exhausted.

Cannot take pictures. Replace

batteries.

Easy auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures

remaining

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode

The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will

display only for a few seconds (A 80).

DEasy auto mode

• If you direct the camera to the human face (front side), the camera automatically recognizes the

face and focuses on the face so that you can take pictures in Face Priority.

• In this mode, the camera automatically activates the D-lighting (A 43) which brightens the darker

portion of the subjects in taking pictures and records the images.

DAvailable Functions in G (Easy Auto) Mode

In G (easy auto) mode, macro mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) can be applied

and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 26) and self-timer (A 28). Pressing d in G

(easy auto) mode displays the setup menu (A 74).

DAnti-shake AE

When Anti-shake AE (A 82) is set to Auto (default setting), detecting the camera shake or subject

movement in shooting still pictures increases the shutter speed to reduce the effects of camera or

subject shake.

Shooting mode

U displayed in easy auto mode.

Image mode

Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu.

In easy auto mode, settings are fixed as follows:

L18: y Normal (3264×2448)

L16: d Normal (3072×2304)

Internal memory indicator

Pictures will be recorded to internal memory

(21 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is

not displayed and pictures will be recorded

to memory card.

Anti-shake AE icon

Reduce the blurring caused by

camera or subject shake.

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your

fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, self-

timer lamp and built-in microphone.

When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera

so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

2Frame the picture.

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face

will be framed by a yellow double border (by default). If

more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the

camera will be framed by a double border and the rest by

a single border.

Up to five faces can be recognized.

Focus area, focusing on the center of the monitor will appear when shooting non-

human subjects or when no faces are recognized.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate zoom.

Press g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger

area of the frame. Press f h ( ) to zoom out,

increasing the area visible in the frame.

Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom buttons are

pressed.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down

g i ( ) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total

magnification of 12×.

The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in

the center of the screen.

In the digital zoom which is different from the optical zoom, an image is enlarged

using the digital processing, creating slightly grainy image.

V is displayed in the zooming position of the maximum ratio without

interpolation in the zoom indicator on the monitor.

The zoom indicator will be yellow when the zooming operation goes beyond V,

and the picture quality in digital zoom begins to degrade.

BMaximum Zoom Ratio without Interpolation

When the shooting mode is set to Auto Mode (A 31) or Scene Mode (A 32), the V position

displayed in the zoom indicator will move to the Zoom in side if the image size in the image mode

(A 63) becomes smaller, and the picture quality won’t degrade due to the digital zoom until the

magnification reaches the values shown in the table below.

If the magnification at which picture quality in digital zoom begins to degrade, the zooming

operation will stop temporarily. In addition, if the g i ( ) button is continuously pressed to increase

the magnification, the picture quality in digital zoom begins to degrade.

1L18 Only

2L16 Only

Image mode Zoom ratio

z1, y 1, M 2, d 23.0× (up to the maximum optical zoom ratio)

e 3.6× (digital zoom up to 1.2×)

g 4.2× (digital zoom up to 1.4×)

Y 4.8× (digital zoom up to 1.6×)

j 9.0× (digital zoom up to 3.0×)

k 12× (digital zoom up to 4.0×)

Optical zoom (up to 3×). Digital zoom is in effect.

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When people's faces (front view) are recognized:

Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double

border. Once focus has been locked the double border

will glow green.

When shooting non-human subjects or when no

faces are recognized:

The camera focuses on the subject overlapping the focus

area in the center of the monitor. When the subject is in

focus, the focus area glows green.

• When the digital zoom is used, the focus indicator

(A6) glows green once the focus has been locked in

the center of the monitor. The focus area won’t be displayed.

• The shutter speed and aperture are displayed when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway.

• The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and then the double border

blinks in Face Priority, or the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red, the camera is

unable to focus. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button

halfway down again.

2Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or

internal memory.

BDuring Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the number of exposures

remaining or movie length will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed.

Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in

damage to the camera or card.

F2.8

1/60

1/60 F2.8

F2.8

1/60

1/60 F2.8

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

BFace Priority

•If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on

the center of the frame.

•The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

•The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the

subject is facing the camera.

•It is very rare cases, but if you shoot a subject with which autofocus may not perform as expected,

the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. When the

camera is unable to focus, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the

camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A31).

BAutofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject

may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator glows green:

•Subject is very dark

•Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

•No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a

white wall, wearing a white shirt)

•Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

•Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several

times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the

distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for

the actual subject.

DAF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button

halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The

illuminator has a range of about 2.4 m (7 ft. 10.5 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.7 m

(5 ft. 6.9 in.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually

(A83), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback

mode.

Use the multi selector H I J, , or K to view additional

pictures. Hold the multi selector down to fast forward or

rewind.

Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being

read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press the shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode.

When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not

displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be

displayed.

Deleting Pictures

1Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2Use the multi selector

to select Yes and press

To exit without deleting the

picture, choose No and press

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Internal memory

Erase 1 image?

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Done

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

CPlayback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

CViewing Pictures

Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and

displayed.

CDeleting the Last Picture Taken

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken.

Option Use Description A

Playback zoom g i ( )

Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture

currently displayed in monitor, up to

about 10×.

Press k to return to full-frame

playback.

View thumbnails f h ( ) Press f (h) to display 4, 9 or 16

picture thumbnails. 40

Switch to shooting

mode A D/ /yPress the shooting mode button to

switch to the shooting mode selected

in the shooting-mode selection menu.

Erase 1 image?

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Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.5-7.7 m (19.7 in.-25 ft. 3.1 in.) when the camera is

zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is

0.5-4.5 m (19.7 in.-14 ft. 9.1 in.).

Setting the Flash Mode

1Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the

top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D is displayed for a few

seconds only regardless of Photo Info (A 80).

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few

seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 27).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit

subjects.

Y Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture

background at night or under dim light.

Flash mode

Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

BThe W (Off) Indicator

Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W):

• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).

• The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken

when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

BNote on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may

appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in on

the subject.

CThe Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try

again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If the battery level is low, monitor turns off and the

flash lamp blinks until the flash is completely charged.

CThe Flash Mode Setting

In any flash mode selected in the shooting mode other than A (auto) mode, switching to another

shooting mode or turning the camera off restores the default flash setting for each shooting mode.

The default setting is U (auto). (except for some scene modes)

CRed-eye Reduction

The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes

are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera

detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as

it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally

to take another picture. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential.

• It takes a longer time than usual to start the next shooting.

• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.

• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.

Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.

Flash lamp

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the

self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

The self-timer icon (n10) is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few

seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

3Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will

blink. The lamp stops blinking one second

before the photograph is taken and remains lit

until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the

shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press

the shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

F2.8

1/60

1/60 F2.8

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note

that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm

(19.7 in.).

1Press p (macro mode).

The macro menu is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

The monitor will return to the normal display for the

current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k

within a few seconds.

3Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9

in.) from the lens when the F and the zoom indicator

glow green (zoom indicator is over the G).

CMacro Mode

In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not

pressed halfway to lock focus. When the shutter-release button is halfway pressed, the focus is

locked to adjust the exposure.

CThe Macro Mode Setting

In any macro mode selected in the shooting mode other than A (auto) mode, switching to another

shooting mode or turning the camera off restores the default macro setting for each shooting mode.

Macro mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the

camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1Press o (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and

press k.

• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure

compensation to “+” side.

• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure

compensation to “-” side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between

-2.0 and +2.0 EV.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

3The setting is applied.

• The H icon and exposure compensation value are

displayed in the monitor.

CExposure Compensation Value

Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off releases exposure compensation

setting selected in the shooting mode other than A (auto) mode, and returns to 0.0.

DUsing Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to

increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required

to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of

water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative

compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for

example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main

subject.

Exposure compensation

Auto Mode

Shooting in the Auto Mode

In the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous

shooting and color options in the shooting menu, and take pictures.

1Press the shooting mode button in shooting

mode.

The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

2Press the multi selector H or I to choose A

and press k.

• The camera enters A (auto) mode.

• Press d to select an option from the shooting menu.

( 62)A

3Frame the subject and shoot.

Camera focuses on the subject in the center of

the monitor.

DFocus Lock

To focus on off-center subject, use focus lock as described blow.

•

Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.

BAvailable Functions in A (auto) Mode

In addition to the items in shooting menu, flash mode (A 26) can be changed and self-timer (A 28),

macro mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) can be applied.

Auto mode

F2.8

1/60

1/60 F2.8

F2.8

1/60

1/60 F2.8

Position the subject

in the center of the

frame.

Press the

shutter-

release

button the

rest of the

way down.

Press the

shutter-

release

button

halfway.

Confirm that the

focus area is

green.

Continue holding

down the shutter-

release button

halfway and

recompose the

picture.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The

following scene modes are available.

Setting the Scene Mode

1Press the shooting mode button in

shooting mode to display the

shooting-mode selection menu

and use the multi selector to

choose C and press k.

2Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired

scene and press k.

3Frame the subject and shoot.

DImage Mode

A Image mode (A 63) can be set in the scene menu. The image

mode setting can also be applied from the A auto mode menu.

Changes made to the image mode setting from any available

menus apply to all shooting modes.

b f j o Portrait Party/indoor Night landscape Backlight

c g Landscape Beach/snow k Close-up p Panorama assist

d h l Sports Sunset Museum

e i n Night portrait Dusk/dawn Copy

Scene

Beach/snow

Sunset

Dusk/dawn

Night landscape

Close-up

Scene menu

Exit

Scene menu

Exit

Museum

Panorama assist

Backlight

Copy

Image mode

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Features

* Other settings can be selected.

CIcons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A n26); , self-timer (A 28);

p A o, macro mode ( 29); , exposure compensation (A 30); h, AF-assist illumination (A 83).

CScene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure

compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their

default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands

out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking

skin tones.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m n p oV* Off* Off 0.0* h Auto*

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or the focus

indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that

objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m n p oW Off* Off 0.0* h Off

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in

a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and

locked.

• While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.3 frames

per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image

mode is set to d Normal (3072) in L16. This rate is maintained for up to 2 pictures.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the

current image mode setting and the memory card used.

m n p oW Off Off 0.0* h Off

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

2Other settings can be selected.

1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

2Other settings can be selected.

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

Q Q: For those scene modes with , noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures taken

are recorded; results in increased recording times.

e Night portrait OQ

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main

subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V 1n Off 2p oOff 0.0 2h Auto 2

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor

background lighting.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. In a dark place, use of a tripod is

recommended.

m V 1n Off 2p oOff 0.0 2h Auto 2

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,

beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

• The Anti-shake AE (A 82) is set to OFF.

m n p oU* Off* Off 0.0* h Auto*

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

Q Q: For those scene modes with , noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures taken

are recorded; results in increased recording times.

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

m n p oW* Off* Off 0.0* h Auto*

i Dusk/dawn OQ

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before

sunrise or after sunset.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or the focus

indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. However, focus may not

be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• The Anti-shake AE (A 82) is set to OFF.

m n p oW Off* Off 0.0* h Off

j Night landscape OQ

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night

landscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or the focus

indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. However, focus may not

be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

m n p oW Off* Off 0.0* h Off

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.).

* Other settings can be selected.

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close-

range. Macro mode (A 29) is on and the zoom indicator is

automatically moved to the closest focus position.

• The camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.)

from the lens when the F and the zoom indicator glow

green (zoom indicator is over the G).

The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies

depending upon zoom position.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and

locked.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

Anti-shake AE (A 82) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m n p oU* Off* On 0.0* h Auto*

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for

example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in

which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

• BSS (A 67) is available.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

Anti-shake AE (A 82) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m n p oW Off* Off* 0.0* h Off

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or

in print.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

• Use macro mode (A 29) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m n p oW* Off* Off* 0.0* h Auto*

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

5Press k when shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

BPanorama Assist

Flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), macro mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30)

settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom

or image-mode setting (A 63) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function

(A 84) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled

to a longer setting is recommended.

DExposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and

focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All

pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white balance,

exposure, and focus settings.

DPanorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 51)

and use Panorama Maker (A 53) to join them in a single panorama.

DMore Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 92) for more information.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A24) to

display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail

images. The following operations can be performed

while thumbnails are displayed.

CThumbnail Playback Mode Display

While pictures selected for printing (A60) and

protected pictures (A89) are chosen, the icons

shown at right are displayed with them. Movies

are displayed as film frames.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures Press the multi selector H I, , J K or . 9

Increase the

number of

pictures

displayed (4 ➝ 9

➝ 16 frames)

f h ( ) Press f h ( ).

–

Decrease the

number of

pictures

displayed (16 ➝ 9

➝ 4 frames)

g i ( ) Press g i ( ).

Switch to full-

frame playback kPress k. 24

Switch to

shooting mode A D/ /yPress the shooting mode button to return

to the last shooting mode selected. 8

Print-order icon

Film frames

Protect icon

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A24)

zooms the current picture in 3×, 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.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

Pictures taken in Face Priority

When pressing g i ( ) during full-frame playback mode

(A24), the picture taken in Face Priority (A20) will be

enlarged using the face (which was focused on during

shooting time) as the centralized point.

•If several faces are recognized, the picture will be

enlarged using the face (which was focused on

during shooting time) as the centralized point, and

pressing the multi selector H I J, , or K will enable you to switch between

the people’s faces.

•Further pressing g i f h ( ) or ( ) can change the magnification ratio and the

pictures will be zoomed in as usual.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g i ( ) Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently

displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. –

Zoom out f h ( )

Press f (h). When the magnification ratio

reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame

playback mode.

–

View other

areas of picture

Press the multi selector H I J, , or K to scroll

to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor. 9

Switch to full-

frame playback kPress k. 24

Crop picture dPress d to crop current picture to contain only

the portion visible in the monitor. 44

Switch to

shooting mode A D/ /yPress the shooting mode button to return to the

last shooting mode selected. 8

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as

separate files (A92). The editing features described below are available.

CPicture Editing

•Pictures taken at an image mode setting of 16:9 (A63) can not be edited.

•The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 editing or playback functions are not available for pictures taken

with non-COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 digital cameras.

•If a copy created using the COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 is viewed on a different digital camera, the

picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

•Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or

on the memory card.

CRestrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

•Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

•The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

DOriginal Pictures and Edited

•Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The

original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

•Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

•Edited copies are not marked for printing (A A60) or protecting ( 89).

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A43) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness

and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Crop (A44) Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy

containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Small picture (A45) Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or

as e-mail attachments.

2nd editing

1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture

D-Lighting –✔ ✔

Crop –––

Small picture –––

Editing Pictures

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Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when is displayed in the monitor with u

playback zoom (A41) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to

zoom in on the image.

•The image displayed in full-frame playback mode and

in “tall” orientation can be cropped if the image is

enlarged to fill the horizontal screen or larger.

2Refine copy composition.

•Press g f or to adjust the zoom ratio.

•Press the multi selector H I J, , or K to scroll the

picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible

in the monitor.

3Press d.

4Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press

•A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the

monitor, is created.

•Choose No to cancel the creation of a new picture and

press k.

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was

created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped

copies (unit: pixels).

When the image-mode setting for cropped copies is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, these pictures are

framed with a gray border in playback mode, and Small Picture icon l or m is displayed in the left

side of the monitor.

DMore Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A92) for more information.

•Z 2,816 × 2,112 (L18 Only) •e 2,592 × 1,944 •f 2,272 × 1,704

• • •g 2,048 × 1,536 h 1,600 × 1,200 i 1,280 × 960

• • •j 1,024 × 768 k 640 × 480 l 320 × 240

•m 160 × 120

Save this image as

Sav

Save this image as

e this image as

displayed?

display

displayed?

ed?

Save this image as

displayed?

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Movies

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting

mode and follow the steps below.

1Press the shooting mode button in

shooting mode to display the

shooting-mode selection menu

and use the multi selector to

choose D and press k.

•The maximum length of the movie that

can be recorded and the movie options

(A47) icon are displayed in the monitor.

2Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor

shows the amount of recording time remaining.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

To end recording, press the shutter-release

button all the way down a second time.

BRecording Movies

•Macro mode (A29) is available in all modes. Flash mode (A26), self-timer (A28), and exposure

compensation (A30) cannot be used.

•Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or

change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

•Once movie recording begins, optical zoom cannot be adjusted. Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be

applied while movies are being recorded.

CAutofocus

Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks the focus (AF lock) at

this position by holding the shutter-release button halfway down. The focus is set to this position

during recording.

DChanging Movie Settings

Movie options can be changed (A47).

Movie

Movies

The Movie Menu

Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in

movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and

apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

CMovie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

* All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies with make of memory card. The

maximum file size that can be recorded is 2 GB.

Even if the memory card has a capacity greater than 4 GB, the camera displays the

maximum movie length for the file size of 2 GB.

DMore Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A92) for more information.

Option Image size and frame rate

J P TV movie 640

(default setting)

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels

Frame rate: 30 frames per second

L P Small size 320 Image size: 320 × 240 pixels

Frame rate: 30 frames per second

S Small size 320 Image size: 320 × 240 pixels

Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Option Internal memory

(approx. 21 MB)

Memory card

(256 MB)

J P TV Movie 640

(default setting) 12 s 2 min 30 s

L P Small size 320 51 s 10 min 30 s

S Small size 320 1 min 43 s 21 min

Movies

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback mode (A24), movies are

recognized by the movie options (A47) icon. To play a

movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press

Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume.

Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.

Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control,

then press k to perform the selected operation. The

following operations are available.

Deleting Movie Files

Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode

(A24) or when selected in thumbnail (A40) playback

mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose Yes

and press k to delete the movie, or choose No and

press k to return to the normal playback display

without deleting the movie.

To Press Description

Rewind KRewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance LAdvance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause O

Pause playback.

While paused, use the multi selector to advance or rewind the

movie. The following operations can be performed while

playback is paused.

MRewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k

is pressed.

NAdvance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

k is pressed.

PResume playback.

End QEnd playback and return to full-frame playback.

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Pausing

During playback

Volume indicator

Erase 1 image?

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied A/V cable (supplied only

with the COOLPIX L18) to play back pictures on the television.

1Turn the camera off.

2Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied A/V cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-

in jack.

3Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4Turn the camera on.

5Press c.

The camera monitor will remain off and the image normally

shown in the monitor will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain

off.

BConnecting the A/V Cable

•When connecting the A/V cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not

use force when connecting the A/V cable to the camera. When disconnecting the A/V cable, do

not pull the connector at an angle.

•Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s A/V connector and the A/V cable

connector when connecting the cable to the camera.

BVideo Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The

video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A74) > Video mode (A86).

WhiteYellow

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer

1Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.

2Turn off the camera.

3Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4Turn on the camera.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select

Copy pictures

to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer

. To

bypass this dialog in the future, check

Always do this for

this device:

. Nikon Transfer will start.

Windows XP

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a

folder on my computer, and click OK. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always

use this program for this action.. Nikon Transfer will start.

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting

dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

BConnecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force

when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an

angle.

Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable

connector when connecting the cable to the camera.

Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

5Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred

to the computer.

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is

automatically opened when transfer is complete.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in

Nikon Transfer.

6Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

Start Transfer button

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

DUsing Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files

Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture

in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

DPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 38) to create

a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows

Open All Programs (Programs under Windows 2000) from the Start menu > ArcSoft

Panorama Maker 4 > Panorama Maker 4.

Macintosh

Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the

Panorama Maker 4 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help

information contained in Panorama Maker.

DImage File Names and Folder Names

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 92) for more information.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the

memory card to the computer.

If the memory card has a capacity greater than 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 into the card reader or

similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.

• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected

to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be

displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera

from the computer.

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the

computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the

camera (A 89).

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 107) printers can connect the camera directly

to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

BNote on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use fresh batteries to prevent the camera

from turning off unexpectedly.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (available

separately). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

DPrinting Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing

over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing

pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your

camera’s print set menu (A 60).

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing

using Print set option (A 60)

Connect to printer (A 55)

Print pictures one at

a time (A 56) Print multiple pictures (A 57)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Connecting to a Printer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1Turn off the camera.

2Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen

1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the

print selection screen will be displayed 2.

BConnecting the USB Cable

• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use

force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the

connector at an angle.

• Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable

connector when connecting the cable to the camera.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 55), print pictures by

following the procedure below.

1Use the multi selector to choose the desired

picture and press k.

Press f (h) to switch to thumbnail display.

Press g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2Choose Copies and press k.

3Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4Choose Paper size and press k.

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Print selection

P i c t B r i d g e

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

P i c t B r i d g e

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

5Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose

Default in the paper size menu.

6Choose Start print and press k.

7Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when

printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 55), print pictures by

following the procedure below.

1When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to choose Paper size

and press k.

• Press the d to exit the print menu.

Paper size

Exit

6 in.

10 in.

Letter

P i c t B r i d g e

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Cancel

Printing

002/004

Current print/total

number of prints

Print menu

Print all images

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Exit

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3Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose

Default in the paper size menu.

4Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up

to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector J or K to select

pictures, and press H or I to set the number of

copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized

by the check mark (y) and the numeral

indicating the number of copies to be printed. A

check mark is not displayed with pictures for

which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.

Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.

Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.

Press k when setting is complete.

The menu shown at right will be displayed.

To print, choose Start print and press k.

Choose Cancel and press k to return to the

print menu.

Paper size

Exit

6 in.

10 in.

Letter

Print menu

Print all images

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Exit

Print selection 10

Back

Print selection

Cancel

010 prints

Start print

Exit

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5Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when

printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

BPaper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current

printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., Postcard, , 100 × 150 mm 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., , . Letter A3, and A4

Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer

settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on

the memory card, are printed one at a time.

The menu shown at right will be displayed.

To print, choose Start print and press k.

Choose Cancel and press k to return to the

print menu.

DPOF printing

Print pictures for which a print order was

created in Print set (A 60).

• The menu shown at right will be displayed.

• To print, choose Start print and press k.

• Choose Cancel and press k to return to the

print menu.

• To view the current print order, choose View

images and press k. To print pictures, press

k again.

Print all images

Cancel

012 prints

Start print

Exit

DPOF printing

Cancel

View images

010 prints

Start print

Exit

10View images

Back

Cancel

Printing

002/010

Current print/total

number of prints

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”

for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 107).

When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be

printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for

pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you

can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print

pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to choose Print set and

press k.

The print set menu is displayed.

3Choose Select images and press k.

4Choose the pictures and number of copies (up

to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired

pictures. Press H or I to set the number of copies for

each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the

check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the

number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which

no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.

Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.

Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.

Press k when setting is complete.

Small pic.

Print set

D-Lighting

Slide show

Delete

Playback menu

Exit

Print set

Delete print set

Exit

Select images

Print selection

Back

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

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5Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on

all pictures in the print order.

Choose Info and press k to print shutter speed and

aperture on all pictures in the print order.

Choose Done and press k to complete the print order

and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w

icon displayed with playback.

BNote on Printing with Date and Photo Information

Date and Info options selected in the print set menu can be printed on pictures from a DPOF-

compatible (A 107) printer which can print Date and Info Options.

• Note that Info Option cannot be printed on pictures if you connect the camera to a printer

through the supplied USB cable and choose DPOF printing (A 58).

• Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.

CDeleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

CNote on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when

Date in the print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the

picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option

are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are

changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

DDate Imprint

When using Date imprint (A 81) in the setup menu, shooting date will be imprinted on pictures. If

you use such pictures, date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting.

Only the imprinted date is printed on pictures even if Date is selected from the Print Set.

Print set

Exit

Info

Date

Done

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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu in auto mode (A31) contains the following options.

1Image mode setting can be applied in the scene mode menus.

2See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A69).

3Set up can be selected from other shooting mode menus.

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode

selection menu and set the shooting menu to A (auto) mode.

Press d to display the shooting menu.

•To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (A9).

•To exit the shooting menu, press d.

AImage mode1A63

Choose image size and quality.

BWhite balance2A65

Match white balance to the light source.

CContinuous2A67

Continuous and BSS settings can be applied.

FColor options2A68

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

FSet up3A74

Display the setup menu.

Auto mode

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Set up

Exit

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

A Image Mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the

files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size

and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to

how you plan to use the picture.

1Default setting for L18

2Default setting for L16

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and

playback modes (A 6, 7).

CImage Mode

The image mode setting can also be applied from the scene mode menu. Changes made to the

image mode setting from any available menus apply to all shooting modes.

The image mode setting cannot be applied in the easy auto mode.

yy d

dd Normal (3,264) with L18 and Normal (3,072) with L16 are fixed.

Option Size (Pixels) Description

zHigh (3264P)

(L18 Only) 3,264 × 2,448 Highest quality, suitable for enlargements

or high-quality prints. The compression

ratio is approximately 1:4.

MHigh (3072P)

(L16 Only) 3,072 × 2,304

yNormal (3264)1

(L18 Only) 3,264 × 2,448

Best choice in most situations. The

compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

dNormal (3072)2

(L16 Only) 3,072 × 2,304

eNormal (2592) 2,592 × 1,944

gNormal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536

Smaller size allows more pictures to be

stored. The compression ratio is

approximately 1:8.

jPC Screen (1024) 1,024 × 768 Suited to display on a computer monitor.

The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

kTV Screen (640) 640 × 480

Suited to full-screen display on a television,

or distribution by e-mail or the web. The

compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Y16:9 (1920) 1,920 × 1,080

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be

taken. The compression ratio is

approximately 1:8.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

CNumber of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory

and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ

depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number

may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the

same.

1If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures

remaining display shows 9999.

2Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and

multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher

resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions

will print larger than the size indicated.

Setting Internal memory

(approx.21 MB)

Memory card1

(256 MB)

Print size (printed

at 300 dpi; cm/in.)2

zHigh (3264P)

(L18 Only) 3 45 28 × 21/11.0 × 8.2

MHigh (3072P)

(L16 Only) 4 50 26 × 19.5/10 × 7.7

yNormal (3264)

(L18 Only) 7 95 28 × 21/11.0 × 8.2

dNormal (3072)

(L16 Only) 8 105 26 × 19.5/10 × 7.7

eNormal (2592) 12 150 22 6.6× 16.5/8.8 ×

gNormal (2048) 19 245 17 × 13/6.8 ×5.2

jPC Screen (1024) 79 985 9 × 7/3.6 ×2.8

kTV Screen (640) 102 1260 5 × 4/2 × 1.6

Y16:9 (1920) 30 370 16 × 9/6.3 × 3.5

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

B White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.

The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with

the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct

sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this

adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is

known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting

that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto,

can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting

suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings

other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6).

BFlash Mode

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A26).

aAuto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in

most situations.

bPreset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual

lighting conditions.

See, “Preset Manual” (A66) for more information.

cDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

fCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

gFlash

Use with the flash mode.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Restrictions on Camera Settings

Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.

Flash mode

Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, Multi-shot 16 or BSS.

Applied setting is restored when Single is selected.

Self-timer

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of

settings chosen for Continuous. Applied Continuous settings is restored when

picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

Continuous

Selecting Multi-shot 16 fixes image mode setting to y d Normal (3264) (L18)/

Normal (3072) (L16). Selecting a mode other than Multi-shot 16 from

Continuous returns the previous image mode.

White balance

White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black-

and-white, Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.

Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color is

selected.

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Press c to enter playback mode.

Display the playback menu by pressing d.

•Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A9).

•To exit the playback menu, press d.

ID-lighting A43

Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of the pictures.

aPrint set A60

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

bSlide show A72

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an

automatic slide show.

cDelete A73

Delete all or selected pictures.

gSmall pic. A45

Create a small copy of the current picture.

Playback menu

Exit

Small pic.

Print set

D-Lighting

Slide show

Delete

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Selecting Multiple Pictures

To select multiple pictures, the screen shown at right is

displayed in the menus below.

•Playback menu: Print set (A A60) and deletion ( 73)

•Set up menu: Welcome screen (A76), protect

(A89) and copy (A89)

Follow the procedure described below to select

multiple pictures.

1Press the multi selector J K or to choose the

desired picture.

Only one picture can be selected for Welcome screen.

Proceed to step 3.

Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.

Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.

2Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the

number of copies).

When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in the

top left corner of the current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2

to select additional pictures.

3Press k.

The setting is enabled.

ON/OFF

Protect

Back

ON/OFF

Protect

Back

ON/OFF

Protect

Back

Done

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

b Slide Show

Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one

in an automated “slide show.”

1Use the multi selector to choose Start and

press k.

To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and

press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will

be added to the loop option when enabled.

2The slide show begins.

While the slide show is in progress, the following

operations can be performed:

•Use the multi selector to switch pictures. Hold J K or

down to fast rewind or forward.

•Press k to pause the slide show.

3Choose End or Restart.

When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and

press k to return to the playback menu, or choose

Restart to play the slide show again.

BNotes on Slide Show

•Only the first frame of movies (A48) included in slide shows is displayed.

•Even if Loop is selected, the monitor can continuously display the Slide Show for up to 30 minutes

(A84).

Slide show

Exit

Loop

Start

Pause:

Restart

End

Pause

ause

Pause

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

c Delete

Delete selected pictures or all pictures.

CNotes on Deletion

•Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before

deletion.

•Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.

Erase selected images

Delete selected pictures (A71).

Erase all images

Delete all pictures.

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options.

aMenus A76

Choose how menus are displayed.

cWelcome screen A76

Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.

dDate A77

Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

eMonitor settings A80

Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

fDate imprint A81

Imprint date or date counter on pictures.

UAnti-shake AE A82

Increase the shutter speed and adjust the anti-shake AE settings for

shooting.

hAF assist A83

Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.

iSound settings A83

Adjust sound settings.

kAuto off A84

Set time before camera enters standby mode.

l m/Format memory/Format card A85

Format internal memory or memory card.

nLanguage A86

Choose the language used for camera monitor display.

oVideo mode A86

Adjust settings necessary for connection to television.

pReset all A87

Restore camera settings to default values.

sBattery type A89

Choose type of batteries inserted in camera.

dProtect A89

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

hCopy A89

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

rFirmware version A90

Display camera firmware version.

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Displaying the Setup Menu

G (easy auto) mode

Press d to display the setup menu.

Auto Mode, Scene Mode, and Movie Mode

Press d to display the shooting menu and use the multi selector to choose Set

up. Press k to display the setup menu.

• To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (A 9).

• To exit the setup menu, press d.

Set up

Easy auto mode

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Exit

Auto mode

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Set up

Auto mode

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Exit

Press the multi selector

H I or to choose Set up

and press k.

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

a Menus

Choose the initial menus displayed.

c Welcome Screen

You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.

Text (default setting)

Text labels for menus are displayed in list format.

Icons

All menu items can be displayed in a single page.

None (default setting)

A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on.

COOLPIX

Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on.

Select an image

Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome

screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 71) and press k.

As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome

screen even if the original picture is deleted.

Pictures which are set as 16:9 on image mode setting (A 63) and images smaller

than 320×240 edited by the crop or small picture function are not selectable.

Set up

Auto mode

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Exit

Auto mode

Exit

Menu names

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

d Date

Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.

Setting Travel Destination Time Zone

1Use the multi selector to choose Time zone

and press k.

The time zone menu is displayed.

2Choose x and press k.

The date and time displayed on the monitor changes

according to the region currently selected.

If daylight saving time is in effect, use the multi selector to

choose Daylight saving and press k, and then press

H. The time is automatically advanced one hour.

Date

Set camera clock to current date and time.

See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 14) for more information.

Time zone

w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from

Time zone options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time

difference (A 79) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected

region are recorded. Useful when travelling.

Date

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 5 : 3 0

Date

Time zone

Exit

Time zone

Tokyo, Seoul

London,Casablanca

Daylight saving

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 5 : 3 0

Exit

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

3Press K.

The travel destination menu is displayed.

4Choose the travel destination time zone and

press k.

The setting is enabled.

While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x

icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is

in shooting mode.

BThe Clock Battery

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.

Cw (Home Time Zone)

• To switch to the home time zone, choose w in step 2.

• To change the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the home

time zone.

CDaylight Saving Time

• If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect: Turn Daylight saving on (w)

when daylight saving time begins, to automatically advance the camera’s clock one hour.

• If date and time are set with Daylight saving turned on (w) when daylight saving time is in

effect: Turn Daylight saving off when daylight saving time ends, to automatically set the

camera’s clock back one hour.

Time zone

Tokyo, Seoul

London,Casablanca

Daylight saving

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 0 0 : 3 0

Exit

Travel destination

Back

Toronto, Lima

EST:New York

Time zone

EST:New York

London,Casablanca

Daylight saving

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 0 : 3 1

Exit

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

DTime Zones (A 14)

The camera supports the time zones listed below.

For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 14, 77).

The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map.

UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Location

–11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin

–10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara

–9 Alaska, Anchorage +3 Moscow, Riyadh, Kuwait,

Manama, Nairobi

–8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles,

Seattle, Vancouver +4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai

–7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix,

La Paz +5 Islamabad, Karachi

–6 CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,

Mexico City +5.5 New Delhi

–5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,

Lima +6 Colombo, Dhaka

–4 Caracas, Manaus +7 Bangkok, Jakarta

–3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo +8 Beijing, Hong Kong,

Singapore

–2 Fernando de Noronha +9 Tokyo, Seoul

–1 Azores +10 Sydney, Guam

±0 London, Casablanca +11 New Caledonia

+12 Auckland, Fiji

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

e Monitor Settings

Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor

brightness.

Photo Info

The following display options are available.

See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.

Photo info

Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode.

Brightness

Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.

Shooting mode Playback mode

Show info

Auto info

(default setting)

After the same information as in Show info above is displayed for a few

seconds, display will be the same as Hide info.

Hide info

Framing grid

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In G (easy auto) mode, A (auto)

mode, a framing grid is displayed to

help frame pictures; other current

settings or operation guide is

displayed for a few seconds, as in

Auto info above.

In other shooting modes, the current

settings or operation guide is

displayed, as in Auto info above.

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The current settings or

operation guide is displayed, as

in Auto info above.

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

f Date Imprint

Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do

not support the date imprinting (A 61).

At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the

monitor (A 6).

BDate Imprint

• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.

• Dates imprinted at an image-mode setting (A 63) of TV screen (640) may be difficult to read.

Choose PC screen (1024) or larger when using date imprint.

• The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date item (A 14, 77).

CDate Imprint and Print Set

When pictures are printed from DPOF-compatible printers that can print date and photo

information, you can use Print Set (A 60) and print the shooting date and photo information on

the pictures. In such a case, it is unnecessary to imprint date and time on pictures beforehand using

Date Imprint.

Off (default setting)

Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

Date

Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in

effect.

Date and time

Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this

option is in effect.

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

U Anti-shake AE

Set anti-shake AE which automatically increases the shutter speed in shooting still

pictures to reduce the camera and subject blurs.

When anti-shake AE is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor

during shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not

displayed in the monitor) (A 6).

BNotes on Anti-shake AE

• Anti-shake AE may not be able to completely reduce the camera and subject blurs in some

situations.

• The pictures taken may become somewhat grainy.

• If the subject is extremely blurred, too dark and so forth, the Anti-shake AE won’t start.

Auto (default setting)

When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter

speed will be increased for reducing the blur.

When the shooting mode is set to Beach/snow (A 34) and Dusk/dawn (A 35) in

the scene mode, the Anti-shake AE is set to OFF.

Off

Anti-shake AE is not enabled.

Produkt Specifikationer

Mærke:	Nikon
Kategori:	Kamera
Model:	Coolpix L16
Bredde:	95 mm
Dybde:	29.5 mm
Højde:	61 mm
Vægt:	125 g
Produktfarve:	Sort
Skærm diagonal:	2.8 "
Kompatible hukommelseskort:	sd
Batteriteknologi:	Alkaline
Skærm:	LCD
Intern hukommelse:	21 MB
Videooptagelse:	Ja
Batteritype:	AA
Antal understøttede batterier:	2
Videofunktion:	Ja
Skærmopløsning (numerisk):	230000 pixel
Megapixel:	7.1 MP
Sensortype:	CCD
Billede sensor størrelse:	1/2.5 "
Maksimal videoopløsning:	640 x 480 pixel
Bevægelse JPEG-billedhastighed:	30 fps
Optisk zoom:	3 x
Digital zoom:	4 x
Grænseflade:	USB
Brændviddeområde:	5.7 - 17.1 mm
Digital SLR:	Ingen
Brændvidde (svarende til 35 mm film):	35 - 105 mm
Objektivsystem:	5/ 5