Nikon COOLPIX L120 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

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 battery 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 battery.

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 battery or other small parts into their mouths.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the

product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only the batteries approved for

use in this product (A 14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• When charging Nikon EN-MH2

rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. When replacing the batteries with EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available separately), purchase two sets (total of four batteries).

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries

are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L120.

• Insert batteries in the correct

orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery 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 battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

If liquid from the damaged battery

•

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 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.

Do not use with travel converters or

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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.

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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 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.

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

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.

Table of Contents

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices .......................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap............................................................................................6

Raising and Lowering the Flash.....................................................................................................................7

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................8

Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................10

A (Shooting mode) Button........................................................................................................................10

c (Playback) Button........................................................................................................................................10

b (e Movie-record) Button.....................................................................................................................10

The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................11

Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................12

Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen...........................................................................................13

About the Shutter-release Button.............................................................................................................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...............................................................................................................................18

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Basic Photography and Playback: G 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 Images............................................................................................26

Viewing Images (Playback Mode) .............................................................................................................26

Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................27

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28

Selecting a Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................31

Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation ...............................................................32

More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................33

Selecting Shooting Mode .................................................................................................................33

Easy Auto Mode....................................................................................................................................34

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)............................................................................35

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35

Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....................36

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................44

Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)..........................................46

Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) .................................................48

Changing the Sport Continuous Shooting Mode Settings ......................................................49

Auto Mode..............................................................................................................................................50

Macro Mode............................................................................................................................................................51

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ................................................................52

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................52

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................53

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................55

Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................57

ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................58

Color Options.........................................................................................................................................................59

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................60

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More on Playback..............................................................................................................................61

Full-frame Operation ..........................................................................................................................61

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................62

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................63

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................64

Playback Menu......................................................................................................................................66

a Print Order .......................................................................................................................................................67

b Slide Show.......................................................................................................................................................70

d Protect................................................................................................................................................................71

f Rotate Image..................................................................................................................................................73

h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory.......................................74

Editing Image......................................................................................................................................75

Image Editing Function .....................................................................................................................75

Editing Images ......................................................................................................................................76

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast.....................................................................76

g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size.............................................................................................77

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ........................................................................................................78

Movie Recording and Playback....................................................................................................79

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................79

Changing Movie Recording Settings......................................................................................................82

Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................84

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................85

Electronic VR ..........................................................................................................................................................85

Wind Noise Reduction......................................................................................................................................86

Enhanced Resolution .......................................................................................................................................86

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................87

Deleting Movies....................................................................................................................................................87

Editing Movies.......................................................................................................................................88

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................90

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................90

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................92

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................92

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer......................................................................93

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................97

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................98

Printing Images One at a Time....................................................................................................................99

Printing Multiple Images..............................................................................................................................100

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Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................103

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 103

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................105

Time Zone and Date.......................................................................................................................................106

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................110

Print Date...............................................................................................................................................................112

Vibration Reduction ........................................................................................................................................113

Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................114

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................115

Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................................................115

Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................116

Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................117

Language...............................................................................................................................................................118

TV Settings ............................................................................................................................................................119

Blink Warning .....................................................................................................................................................119

Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................121

Battery Type ........................................................................................................................................................123

Firmware Version..............................................................................................................................................124

Notes on Camera Care and General Usage............................................................................125

Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................125

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................127

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................128

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................129

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 129

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................130

File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 131

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................132

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................136

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 141

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................144

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 145

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L120 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, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

the camera.

Notations

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “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.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

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.

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:

Introduction

• 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 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 cor rectly. 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,

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

• 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

NIKON WARRANTY.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

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 that 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 i llegal cop ies 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 (A 105). 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

Introduction

Zoom control .................................................23

f : wide ..................................................23

g : tele .....................................................23

h : thumbnail playback ................ 62

i : playback zoom ...........................64

j : help ...................................................35

2 Shutter-release button ............................24

Self-timer lamp .............................................31

AF-assist illuminator .......................25, 115

Power switch/Power-on lamp

......................................................................20, 116

5 Speaker ..............................................................87

6 Built-in microphone (stereo) ................ 79

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765

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7 Eyelet for camera strap ...............................6

8 Flash ................................................................7, 28

DC input connector (for AC adapter

available separately from Nikon) ....15, 129

USB connector and audio/video

output ................................................90, 93, 98

11 HDMI mini connector ...............................90

12 Pin cover ...........................................90, 93, 98

13 m (flash pop-up) button ....................7, 28

14 Side zoom control ......................................23

15 Lens ........................................................127, 141

Parts of the Camera

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12 13 14

1 Monitor .................................................................8

2 A (shooting mode) button .................10

3 Flash lamp .......................................................28

4 b (e movie-record) button .............10

5 c (playback) button .......................10, 26

6 Eyelet for camera strap ................................6

7 Multi selector .................................................11

8 k (apply selection) button .................. 11

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ..................14, 18

10 l (delete) button ...............................27, 87

11 d button ...................12, 52, 66, 82, 104

12 Tripod socket ..............................................142

13 Battery-chamber ..........................................14

14 Memory card slot ........................................18

Parts of the Camera

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.

Introduction

Attach them at two places.

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you take a picture.

• At times when you will not be taking pictures such as when the power is off or while you are

carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

Parts of the Camera

Raising and Lowering the Flash

Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.

• See “Using the Flash” (A 28) for more information on setting the flash.

• Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not

in use.

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Parts of the Camera

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The Monitor

The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 110).

Shooting

123

+1.0

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1 Shooting mode*.... 20, 33, 46, 48, 50, 79

2 Macro mode ..................................................51

3 Zoom indicator .....................................23, 51

4 AE/AF-L indicator ........................................ 45

5 Focus indicator ............................................. 24

6 Flash mode ..................................................... 28

7 Battery level indicator ..............................20

Vibration reduction icon (still images)

.......................................................................21, 113

9 Electronic VR (movies) .............................85

10 Motion detection icon ...................21, 114

11 Wind noise reduction ...............................86

12 “Date not set” indicator .........................132

13 Travel destination indicator ................106

14 Print date ........................................................112

15 Movie options ............................................... 84

16 Image mode .................................................. 53

* The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.

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m00s

1m00s

m00s

1m00s

a Number of exposures remaining

(still images) .............................................20

b Movie length ........................................... 79

18 Internal memory indicator .................... 21

19 Aperture ........................................................... 24

20 Focus area ................................................22, 24

Focus area (Face Detection,

Pet Detection) ........................................22, 24

22 Shutter speed................................................. 24

23 ISO sensitivity .........................................30, 58

24 Exposure compensation value ........... 32

25 Color options .................................................59

26 White balance mode ................................ 55

27 Continuous shooting mode ................ 57

28 Type of sport continuous mode ....... 49

Self-timer indicator/Pet portrait auto

release .........................................................31, 43

Playback

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

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5 6

999

999/ 999

9999/9999

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1m00s

1 Date of recording ....................................... 16

2 Time of recording ....................................... 16

3 Volume .............................................................. 87

4 Battery level indicator ..............................20

5 Movie options* ............................................. 84

6 Image mode* ................................................. 53

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ..................... 26

b Movie length ........................................... 87

* The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting.

8 Internal memory indicator .................... 26

9 Movie playback indicator ......................87

10 Print order icon ............................................67

11 Small picture .................................................. 77

12 D-Lighting icon ............................................76

13 Protect icon .................................................... 71

14 File number and type .............................131

Basic Operations

A (Shooting mode) Button

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c (Playback) Button

b (e Movie-record) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

the shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode (A 33).

• During shooting mode, the camera enters the

playback mode when the c button is pressed.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

• Press the b (e movie-record) button in

shooting mode to start recording a movie. Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop recording.

• Press the b (e movie-record) button in

playback mode to enter shooting mode.

Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

Operate the multi selector by pressing it up (H), down (I), left (J), right (K), or by pressing the k button.

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) menu (A 28)/select the item above.

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Display n (selftimer) menu (A 31).

Display p (macro mode) menu (A 51)/select the item below.

For Playback

Display the previous image.

For the Menu Screen

Select the item above.

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

Select the item below.

Display o(exposure compensation) menu (A 32).

Apply selection.

Display the next image.

Apply selection (Go to the next screen).

Select the item on the right/ go to the next screen (apply selection).

Flash mode

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Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Basic Operations

Using Camera Menus

Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode.

Introduction

Use the multi selector (A 11) to apply settings of each menu item.

Tab for the menus available in the current shooting mode/ tab for playback menu

Tab for movie menu (during shooting mode)/setup menu (during playback mode)

Tab for displaying the setup menu (during shooting mode)

K is displayed when previous menu items are available.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

L is displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

1 Press the d button.

2 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose an item, and then press K or the k button.

To change tabs, press J (A 13).

Multi selector

3 Press H or I to choose an item and press the

k button.

The setting is applied.

4 When setting is finished, press the d button.

The camera exits the menu display.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity Color options

Continuous

Single

Continuous BSS

Multi-shot 16

Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Basic Operations

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Electronic VR Wind noise reduction Enhanced resolution

Introduction

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Press the multi selector H or I to select a tab

The selected menu will be displayed.

and press the k button or K.

To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is displayed in the following modes.

• Easy auto mode, scene mode and smart portrait mode

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. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and take a picture by pressing 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 images.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

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

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.

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

2 Insert 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

cover.

Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked

Applicable Batteries

• Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

• Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

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

* EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.

Turning On and Off the Camera

Remove the lens cap, and then press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor turn off. If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26).

Inserting the Batteries

If Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on. is displayed

Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, and turn the camera off and then on again.

B Removing the Batteries

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 126).

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

(A 126), before using the battery.

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

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

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Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that

does not cover the area around the negative terminal

Batteries with a flat negative terminal

B Note on the EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L120, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A 123, 129).

B Battery Type

To improve battery performance, set the Battery type setting (A 123) in the setup menu (A 103) to match the type of batteries inserted into the camera.

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.

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-67 (available separately) (A 129). 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 Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on. ➝ Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about 30 seconds (default setting).

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

Auto off option (A 116) in the setup menu (A 103).

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

When the first time the camera is turned on, the language- selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the

camera.

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The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose the desired language and press the k button.

Multi selector

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

To cancel the time zone and date settings, select No.

4 Press J or K to choose your home time zone

(A 109) and press the k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 4.

When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.

Language

Cancel

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and

set date and time?

Yes

Cancel

London Casablanca

Back

London Casablanca

Back

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Press H or I to choose the date format, and

press the k button or K.

6 Press H, J, I, or K to set the date and press

the k button.

Choose an item: Press K or J (to change between D, M, Y, Hour, and Minute).

Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. Apply the setting: Choose Minute and press the k

button or K.

7 Make sure that the lens cap has been

removed, then press the A button.

The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.

8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the

k button.

The camera enters shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).

Press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k button, to switch to another shooting mode (A 33).

Date format

Y/M/D

Year/Month/Day

M/D/Y

Month/Day/Year

D/M/Y

Day/Month/Year

Date and time

DMY

01 01

Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.

2011

0000

Edit

Easy auto mode

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D Print Date and Changing the Date and Time

• To imprint the date on images while taking pictures, set Print date (A 112) in the setup menu (A 103) after the date and time have been set.

• To change the date and time settings of the camera clock, select the Time zone and date option (A 106) in the setup menu (A 103).

Inserting Memory Cards

Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 129).

If a memory card is inserted into the camera, images are automatically saved on the memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to save images in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer images from the internal memory.

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1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor

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.

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 until it clicks into place.

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.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Press the card in (1) to partially eject the card, then remove the card by hand while being careful not to remove it at an angle (2).

• The camera, battery or memory card may be hot

immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

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