Nikon L21, L22 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback:

G Easy Auto Mode

A Shooting in the Auto Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces

F (Smart Portrait Mode)

c More on Playback

D Movies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

i

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:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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 Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or 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.

ii

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 (A14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4) are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.

The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L22/L21.

Do not use EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries with incompatible devices.

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 Chargers (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 Nikonauthorized 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.

iii

For Your Safety

Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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 1 m (3 ft. 4 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.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

iv

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been 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

v

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

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.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are 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................................................................................................................................................................

8

Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................

10

A(shooting mode) button .........................................................................................................................

10

c(playback) button........................................................................................................................................

10

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

11

dbutton .............................................................................................................................................................

12

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................

12

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................

13

About the Shutter-release Button.............................................................................................................

13

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

13

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................

14

Inserting the Batteries ........................................................................................................................

14

Applicable Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................

14

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

14

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

16

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

18

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

19

GBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode .......................................................

20

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

20

Indicators Displayed in G(Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................

21

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

22

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................

23

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

24

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

26

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................

26

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................

26

Easy auto mode ....................................................................................................................................

28

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AAuto Mode.....................................................................................................................................

29

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

29

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

30

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

32

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................

33

Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................

34

CShooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................

35

Using the Scene Mode .......................................................................................................................

35

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

35

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................

36

Taking Pictures for Food Mode...................................................................................................................

43

Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................

44

FTaking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ..............................................

46

Using Smart Portrait Mode...............................................................................................................

46

cMore on Playback.......................................................................................................................

48

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

48

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................

49

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

50

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................

51

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

52

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................

53

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

54

DMovies .............................................................................................................................................

55

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................

55

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

56

DSelecting Movie Options .........................................................................................................................

56

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................

57

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

57

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

58

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

58

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

59

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

59

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

60

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

70

dShooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................

72

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

72

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

73

AImage mode ....................................................................................................................................................

74

BWhite Balance................................................................................................................................................

76

CContinuous ......................................................................................................................................................

78

FColor Options .................................................................................................................................................

79

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................

80

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

81

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

81

bSlide Show........................................................................................................................................................

83

cDelete...................................................................................................................................................................

84

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Table of Contents

 

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

85

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

86

aMenus .................................................................................................................................................................

87

cWelcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................

88

dDate.......................................................................................................................................................................

89

eMonitor Settings ..........................................................................................................................................

92

fDate Imprint.....................................................................................................................................................

94

wElectronic VR...................................................................................................................................................

95

UMotion detection..........................................................................................................................................

96

hAF Assist ............................................................................................................................................................

97

iSound Settings ..............................................................................................................................................

98

kAuto Off ..............................................................................................................................................................

99

lFormat Memory/mFormat Card....................................................................................................

100

nLanguage ........................................................................................................................................................

101

oVideo Mode .............................................................................................................................................

101

dBlink Warning...............................................................................................................................................

102

pReset All ...........................................................................................................................................................

103

sBattery Type..................................................................................................................................................

105

dProtect ............................................................................................................................................................

106

fRotate Image................................................................................................................................................

107

hCopy..................................................................................................................................................................

108

rFirmware Version .....................................................................................................................................

109

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................

110

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................

110

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

110

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

111

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

112

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................

114

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................

115

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................

116

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................

119

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................

124

Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................

128

Index ......................................................................................................................................................

129

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L22/COOLPIX L21 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:

This icon marks cautions,

Binformation that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information

Cthat should be read before using the camera.

Notations

This icon marks tips, additional

Dinformation that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more

Ainformation is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

In this manual, the product names “COOLPIX L22” and “COOLPIX L21” may sometimes be abbreviated as “L22” and “L21”.

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 are for COOLPIX L22. Illustrations and text displays for COOLPIX L21 may also be shown in this manual if necessary.

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual appearance or display.

Introduction

C Memory 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.

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Information and Precautions

Introduction

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://imaging.nikon.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.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON 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).

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Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Introduction

 

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 builtin 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 (A88). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

COOLPIX L22 Front View

1

2

3

4

Lens cover closed

5

6 10 11

9

8

7

1

Shutter-release button ............................

24

 

Zoom control .................................................

23

 

f : wide ..................................................

23

2

g

: tele .....................................................

23

 

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

48

 

i

: playback zoom ...........................

50

 

j : help ...................................................

13

3

Power switch/Power-on lamp .......

20, 99

4

Self-timer lamp .............................................

32

 

AF-assist illuminator ..........................

25, 97

5

Built-in flash ....................................................

30

6

Lens ........................................................

114, 124

7

Speaker ..............................................................

57

8

Power connector cover (for connecting

 

optional AC adapter) ...............................

110

9

Eyelet for camera strap ............................

13

10

Lens cover .....................................................

112

11

Built-in microphone ...................................

55

4

Parts of the Camera

COOLPIX L22 Rear View

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3 4

5

6 7

8

9

Introduction

10

11 12

 

 

13

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Monitor .................................................................

 

8

2

dbutton .....................

12, 56, 73, 81, 86

3

k(apply selection) button

..................11

4

A(shooting mode) button .................

10

5

Flash lamp .......................................................

 

31

6

c(playback) button

.......................

10, 26

7

Multi selector .................................................

 

11

8

l(delete) button .......................

 

26, 27, 57

9

Battery-chamber/

 

 

memory card slot cover

..................14, 18

10

Tripod socket

 

11

Pin cover ...........................................

58, 60, 65

12

USB connector and audio/video

 

output ................................................

58, 60, 65

13

Memory card slot ........................................

18

14

Battery-chamber ..........................................

14

5

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

COOLPIX L21 Front View

1

2

3

4

Lens cover closed

5

6 10

9

 

 

 

8

7

1

Shutter-release button ............................

24

 

Zoom control .................................................

23

 

f : wide ..................................................

23

2

g

: tele .....................................................

23

 

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

48

 

i

: playback zoom ...........................

50

 

j : help ...................................................

13

3

Power switch/Power-on lamp .......

20, 99

4

Self-timer lamp .............................................

32

 

AF-assist illuminator ..........................

25, 97

5

Built-in flash ....................................................

30

6

Lens ........................................................

114, 124

7

Built-in microphone ...................................

55

8

Power connector cover (for connecting

 

optional AC adapter) ...............................

110

9

Eyelet for camera strap ............................

13

10

Lens cover .....................................................

112

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Nikon L21, L22 User Manual

Parts of the Camera

COOLPIX L21 Rear View

1

2

3 4

5

6 7

8

9

Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 11

12 13

 

 

14

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Monitor .................................................................

 

8

2

dbutton .....................

12, 56, 73, 81, 86

3

k(apply selection) button

..................11

4

A(shooting mode) button .................

10

5

Flash lamp .......................................................

 

31

6

c(playback) button

.......................

10, 26

7

Multi selector .................................................

 

11

8

l(delete) button .......................

 

26, 27, 57

9

Battery-chamber/

 

 

memory card slot cover

..................14, 18

10

Speaker ..............................................................

57

11

Tripod socket

 

12

Pin cover ...........................................

58, 60, 65

13

USB connector and audio/video

 

output ................................................

58, 60, 65

14

Memory card slot ........................................

18

15

Battery-chamber ..........................................

14

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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).

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A92).

Shooting

 

 

4

6

 

 

5

 

 

 

26

1

2 3

7

25

10

 

 

8

 

9

24

 

 

10 11

23

 

 

12

 

22

+1.0

 

13

14

 

 

 

999

 

21

1/125

F3.1

 

 

 

 

20

 

17

16

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9999

 

 

 

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1m00 s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1m00 s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Number of exposures remaining

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20, 29, 35, 46, 55

 

 

15

2

Macro mode ..................................................

 

33

 

 

 

(still pictures) ...........................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

3

Zoom indicator

 

23, 33

 

 

 

b Movie length ...........................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

16

Internal memory indicator

21

4

AE/AF-L indicator

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

17

Aperture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

5

Focus indicator

 

24

 

 

...........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

Focus area

 

 

 

 

 

 

22, 24

6

Flash mode

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

Focus area (Face Detection)

22, 24

7

Battery level indicator

 

20

 

 

..............................

 

 

20

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

8

Motion detection indicator

21, 96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

ISO sensitivity

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

9

Electronic VR

 

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

Exposure compensation value

34

10

“Date not set” indicator

89, 116

 

 

 

 

23

Color options

 

 

 

 

 

 

79

11

Travel destination indicator

89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

White balance mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

76

12

Date imprint

 

94

 

 

 

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25

Continuous shooting mode

78

13

Movie options

 

56

 

 

 

 

 

26

Self-timer indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

14

Image mode*2 ..............................................

 

74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1

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

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Sand Lare displayed on L22, and zis displayed on L21.

Parts of the Camera

Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2

3

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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999

999

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1m00s b 1m00s

1

Date of recording .......................................

16

2

Time of recording .......................................

16

3

Volume ..............................................................

57

4

Battery level indicator ..............................

20

5

Movie options* .............................................

56

6

Image mode* .................................................

74

 

a Current frame number/

 

7

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

26

 

b Movie length ...........................................

57

8

Internal memory indicator

.................... 26

9

Movie playback indicator ......................

57

10

Print-order icon ............................................

70

11

Small picture ..................................................

53

12

D-Lighting icon ............................................

52

13

Protect icon ..................................................

106

14

File number and type .............................

111

*The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode. Sand Lare displayed on L22, and zis displayed on L21.

Introduction

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Introduction

Basic Operations

A(shooting mode) button

When Ais pressed in playback mode, the camera enters shooting mode.

When Ais pressed in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which allows you to change the shooting mode.

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

The multi selector (A11) can be used to select one of the following shooting modes.

 

 

 

 

1GEasy auto mode (A20)

1

 

Easy auto mode

2

 

 

 

2bScene (A35)*

3

 

 

 

3FSmart portrait (A46)

 

 

 

4DMovie mode (A55)

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

5AAuto mode (A29)

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected.

When Ais pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the camera returns to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode.

c(playback) button

During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when cis pressed.

If the camera is turned off, hold down cto turn the camera on in playback mode.

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Basic Operations

The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, and by pressing k.

For Shooting

Display m(flash mode) menu (A30)/select the item above.

Display n

Display o(exposure

(self-timer) menu

compensation)

(A32).

guide (A34).

 

Apply selection.

Display p(macro mode) menu (A33)/select the item below.

Introduction

For Playback

Display the

Display the next

previous picture.

picture.

For the Menu Screen

Select the item above.

Select the item to the left/return to the previous screen.

Select the item below.

Apply selection (Go

to the next screen).

Select the item to

the right/go to the

next screen (apply

selection).

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4

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Exit

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In this manual, H, I, Jand Kare used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right

 

operating parts of the multi selector.

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Basic Operations

Introduction

dbutton

Press dto display the menu for the selected mode.

Use the multi selector to apply settings (A11).

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

To exit the menu display, press dagain.

 

Upper tab: Menus available for

 

 

 

the current mode are

Shooting menu

 

 

Image mode

 

displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White balance

 

Lower tab: Display the setup

 

 

 

Continuous

 

 

menu.

 

Color options

 

 

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displayed when there are more previous menu items.

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

Set up

Motion detection

AF assist

Sound settings

Auto off

Format card

Language

Exit

While an item is selected, press kor the multi selector Kto display that item’s options.

AF assist

Auto

Off

Exit

Press kor the multi selector Kto apply selection.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Shooting menu

Image mode

Image mode

White balance

White balance

Continuous

Continuous

Color options

Color options

Exit

Exit

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Date imprint

Electronic VR

Exit

Press the multi selector

 

Press the multi selector

The selected menu will

 

Jto highlight the tab.

HIto select a tab and

be displayed.

 

press kor K.

 

When using the following modes, you can display the tabs by pressing the multi selector Jwhile the menu is displayed.

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Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g(j) when M/jis displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option.

To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g(j) again.

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COOLPIX L21

 

Continuous

 

 

Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16.

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Back

About the 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.

Introduction

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take picture.

Attaching the Camera Strap

2

3

1

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Steps First

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

 

3

1

2

2 Inserting the Batteries.

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

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

1

cover.

2

Applicable Batteries

Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

Two EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries

Turning On and Off the Camera

Press the power switch to turn COOLPIX L22

COOLPIX L21

on the camera. After the power-

 

on lamp (green) lights for a

 

moment, the monitor turns on.

 

When the camera turns off, both

 

the power-on lamp and monitor

 

will turn off.

 

 

If the camera is turned off, hold down cto turn the camera on in playback

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mode (A26).

 

Inserting the Batteries

B Removing the Batteries

Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 113).

 

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

First

(A113), before using the battery.

 

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

Steps

Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries with peeling

Batteries with insulation that

Batteries with a flat

 

does not cover the area

negative terminal

 

around the negative terminal.

 

B Notes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger

This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, “The Battery” (A113), before using the battery.

B Battery Type

By setting Battery type (A105) in the setup menu (A85) to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.

The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A105).

C Alkaline Batteries

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

C Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A110). 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.

C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera off automatically.

While the monitor is off during standby mode (the power-on lamp flashes), it will turn on again when the power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, or cbutton is pressed.

The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A99) in the setup menu (A85).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Steps First

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a COOLPIX L22

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moment and the monitor will turn on.

 

2 Use the multi selector to choose

the desired language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A11).

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Choose Yes and press k.

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

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

 

 

Set time and date?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Press Jor Kto select your home time zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(city name) (A91) and press k.

 

London

 

 

 

 

Casablanca

 

 

 

 

Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

D Daylight Saving Time

To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press Hon the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving time to on.

When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the Wmark appears on the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving time setting, press I.

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London

Casablanca

Back

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

 

5 Change the date and time.

Date

 

 

 

Press Hor Ito edit the highlighted item.

D

M

Y

 

Press Kto move the cursor in the following order.

 

0 1

01

2 0 1 0

 

D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y

 

0 0

 

0 0

 

Press Jto return to the previous item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit

First

6 Choose the order in which the day, month

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Steps

and year are displayed and press kor K.

D

M

Y

 

The settings are applied.

 

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15

 

10

 

 

 

 

Edit

 

7 Press Ato exit the screen.

The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

Press this button

 

in shooting mode

 

for shooting-

 

mode selection

 

menu.

8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.

Easy auto mode

The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A20).

Press the multi selector Hor Ibefore k, to switch to another shooting mode. See “Shooting in the Auto Mode” (A29), “Using the Scene Mode” (A35), “Using Smart Portrait Mode” (A46) or “Recording Movies” (A55) for more information.

D Changing the Date and Time, Date Imprint

To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A89) in the setup menu (A85) and follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.

To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the setup menu (A89, 90).

To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures, make sure the date and time are

set, then set Date imprint (A94) in the setup menu.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Steps First

Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 19 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A110).

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.

1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor

3

are off and open the battery-chamber/

 

memory card slot cover.

 

Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the

 

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

 

1

2

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting 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.

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