Nikon L10, L11 User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Introduction
Preparation for Shooting
Basic Photography and
Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
- b Scene Mode
More on Playback
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Recording and Viewing Movies
T
Voice Recordings
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Connecting to Televisions,
Computers, and Printers
Shooting, Playback, and
m
Setup Menus
Technical Notes
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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
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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 Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified technicians.
Should the camera break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection after
unplugging the product and/or removing
the batteries.
Do not use the camera or
AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap
with care
Never place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or
other small parts into their mouths.
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 (c 10). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
• If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH
batteries are purchased separately,
charge and use each of them as a set.
Do not combine batteries from different pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries
or attempt to remove or break battery
insulation or casing.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or to
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
batteries when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty of
water.
Observe the following precautions when handling
the Battery Charger MH-71
(available separately)
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric
shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the
plug should be removed with a dry
cloth. Continued use could result in
fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go
near the battery charger during lightening 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.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens cover
or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing loss
or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when
using the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants, when
the flash should be no less than one
meter (39 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash
with the flash window
touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal
from the monitor touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in
the U.S.A.
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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.
COOLPIX L11/L10
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
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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................ii
For Your Safety ................................................................................ii
Introduction
WARNINGS..........................................................................................ii
Notices.............................................................................................iv
About This Manual ..........................................................................1
Information and Precautions ..........................................................2
Parts of the Camera.........................................................................4
The Monitor .....................................................................................6
Shooting............................................................................................. 6
Playback ............................................................................................. 7
Basic Operations/Displaying the Help.............................................8
Mode Selector .................................................................................... 8
Multi Selector ..................................................................................... 8
MENU Button ..................................................................................... 9
Help Displays ...................................................................................... 9
Preparation for Shooting.......................................................... 10
Inserting Batteries .........................................................................10
Insert the Batteries............................................................................ 10
Supported Batteries .......................................................................... 10
Turning On and Off the Camera ....................................................... 10
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time..................................12
Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................14
Removing Memory Cards.................................................................. 15
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode ................ 16
Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On.............16
Step2 Frame a Picture....................................................................18
Step3 Focus and Shoot ..................................................................20
Step4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures...........................................22
Using the Flash...............................................................................24
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer..............................................26
Macro Close-up Mode ...................................................................27
Exposure Compensation................................................................28
Shooting Suited for the Scene - b Scene Mode .................. 29
Scene Modes ..................................................................................29
Features............................................................................................ 31
i More on Playback ................................................................ 40
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback..........................40
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................41
Editing Pictures ..............................................................................42
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting................................. 43
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ....................................................... 44
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture .................................................... 45
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback........................................46
Recording Voice Memos ................................................................... 46
Playing Voice Memos ........................................................................ 47
Deleting Voice Memos ...................................................................... 47
T Movies................................................................................... 48
Recording Movies ..........................................................................48
The Movie Menu............................................................................49
Movie Options .................................................................................. 49
Applying Movie Setting..................................................................... 50
Movie Playback ..............................................................................51
Deleting Movie Files .......................................................................... 51
O Voice Recordings.................................................................... 52
Making Voice Recordings..............................................................52
Playing Voice Recordings ..............................................................54
Copying Voice Recordings.............................................................56
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers .............57
Connecting to a TV........................................................................58
Connecting to a Computer............................................................59
Before Connecting the Camera......................................................... 59
Setting the USB Option ..................................................................... 60
Transferring Pictures to a Computer.................................................. 61
Connecting to a Printer.................................................................63
Connecting the Camera and Printer..................................................64
Printing Pictures One at a Time ......................................................... 65
Printing Multiple Pictures .................................................................. 66
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................69
Connecting to an ImageLink-compatible Printer ........................72
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m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus ............................ 73
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu........................................73
Z Image Mode............................................................................... 74
d White Balance ............................................................................. 76
q Continuous ................................................................................. 78
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A Best Shot Selector (BSS) ............................................................... 79
d Color Options .............................................................................. 79
Restrictions on Camera Settings........................................................ 80
Playback Options: The Playback Menu.........................................81
z Slide Show................................................................................... 83
A Delete.......................................................................................... 84
D Protect ....................................................................................... 84
E Transfer Marking ........................................................................ 85
L Copy ........................................................................................... 86
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................87
R Menus ......................................................................................... 88
H Quick Startup .............................................................................. 89
V Welcome Screen.......................................................................... 89
W Date ............................................................................................ 90
Z Monitor Settings ......................................................................... 93
f Date Imprint ................................................................................ 94
h Sound Settings ............................................................................96
h Blur Warning ............................................................................... 96
i Auto Off...................................................................................... 97
M Format Memory/O Format Card.................................................. 98
j Language..................................................................................... 99
k Interface ...................................................................................... 99
n Reset All .................................................................................... 100
g Battery Type .............................................................................. 101
B Firmware Version ...................................................................... 101
Technical Notes........................................................................ 102
Optional Accessories....................................................................102
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ..........................................103
Caring for the Camera.................................................................104
Cleaning......................................................................................... 105
Storage........................................................................................... 106
Error Messages.............................................................................107
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................113
Specifications ...............................................................................117
Index.............................................................................................121
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L11/COOLPIX L10
digital camera. This manual has been 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
j
read before use to prevent
damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes,
information that should be
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read before using the camera.
Notations
A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
•
•
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the
names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor
are indicated with brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display
samples so that monitor icons can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Displays
• Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from
actual display.
• Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for
COOLPIX L11. COOLPIX L11 and COOLPIX L10 differ in the Image
mode.
COOLPIX L11: b, c, e, h, and i
COOLPIX L10: L, d, e, h, and i
Product Names
In this manual, the product names “COOLPIX L11” and
“COOLPIX L10” may sometimes be abbreviated as “L11” and “L10”.
k 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.
This icon marks tips, additional information that may
l
be helpful when using the
camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available else-
c
where in this manual or in
the Quick Start Guide.
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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:
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• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,
answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital
imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the
Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use
with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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 normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that
may result from product malfunction.
About Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, 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 soft-
ware 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 has been made to ensure that the information in these man-
uals 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).
NIKON WARRANTY.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or
reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds,
or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying
or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities
issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies
are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as
memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original
image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage
devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and
then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the
welcome screen (c 89). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
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Shutter-release button
(c 20)
Power switch (c 10)
Power-on lamp (c 10, 97)
Speaker (c 46, 51, 54)
Built-in flash
(c 24)
Self-timer lamp
(c 26)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Built-in microphone
(c 46, 48, 52)
Battery-chamber cover (c 10)
Battery
chamber
(c 10)
Optional AC adapter power cable connector
(under cover) (c 102)
Attaching the Camera Strap
Lens
(c 18, 104)
Lens cover closed
Lens cover
Opening the connector cover
Cable
connector
Connector cover (c 58, 61, 64)
Monitor
(c 6)
i (playback) button
(c 22, 40)
Tripod socket
Flash lamp (c 24)
Indicator lamp (c 52)
Zoom buttons (c 18)
See also:
• t (wide): c 18
• v (tele): c 18
• j (thumbnail playback): c 40
• k (playback zoom): c 41
• l (help): c 9
m button (c 9)
Memory card slot
cover (c 14)
T (delete) button
(c 22, 41, 47, 51)
Mode selector (c 8, 16, 29, 48)
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ImageLink connector (c 72)
Multi selector (c 8)
H: Display self-timer menu
(c 26)
L: Display macro close-up
mode menu (c 27)
J: Display flash mode
menu (c 24)
d/E: Make selection/
transfer picture (c 59)
Apply D-Lighting (c 43)
I: Adjust the exposure
setting (c 28)
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The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting
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1 Shooting mode1.... 16, 29, 48
2 Exposure lock.................... 38
3 Macro close-up mode........ 27
4 Zoom indicator............ 18, 27
5 Focus indicator.................. 20
6 Flash mode ....................... 24
7 Camera shake icon............ 25
8 Internal memory indicator . 17
9 Battery level indicator........ 16
10 ISO Sensitivity.................... 25
11 Self-timer indicator............ 26
1
Differs according to the current shooting mode.
2
L, d, e, h, and i are available for COOLPIX L10.
See pages 52 and 54 for the monitor indicators during voice recording and voice playback.
“Date not set” indicator ....... 107
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Time zone indicator........... 90
13
Date imprint/Date counter ...... 94
Number of exposures
14
remaining.......................... 16
Movie length..................... 48
15 Focus area......................... 20
16
Exposure compensation value....28
17 Image mode2.................... 74
18 Color options setting......... 79
19 White balance................... 76
20 Best shot selector (BSS)...... 79
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2 Battery level indicator........ 16
3 File number and type....... 103
4 Volume indicator......... 46, 51
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movie length..................... 51
6 D-Lighting icon ................. 43
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8 Voice memo icon .............. 46
9 Image mode...................... 74
10 Protect icon....................... 84
11 Print-order icon ................. 70
12 Transfer icon ............... 62, 85
13 Date of recording.............. 12
14 Time of recording.............. 12
15 Movie indicator ................. 51
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Basic Operations/Displaying the Help
Mode Selector
Set the mode selector to the desired mode.
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b: Scene mode (c 29)
Select one of 16 “scenes” suited to different subjects of shooting
conditions, such as indoor parties or night landscapes, and let the
camera do the rest. You can also record sounds or play back
recorded sounds using Voice recording.
L: Auto mode (c 16)
A simple “point-andshoot” mode in which
the majority of camera
settings are controlled by
the camera.
T: Movie mode (c 48)
Record movies. Select
one of five movie
options.
Multi Selector
In addition to activating the flash, macro-close up, self-timer, and
exposure compensation modes and functions, the multi selector is also
used to perform the following operations.
Full-Frame Playback
Display the previous picture (c 22).
(I or G)
Navigating the Menus
Return to the previous
menu, or move cursor left
(I).
Move cursor down (H).
Apply D-Lighting (c 43)
Display the next picture
(c 22).
(J or H)
Move cursor up (G).
Display the sub-menu,
move cursor right, or
make selection (J).
Make selection.
* In the manual, the multi selector buttons for moving the cursor or selec-
tion up, down, left, and right are shown as
G, H, I
, and J.
MENU Button
When m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to
the mode that has been selected.
L : Auto mode → Shooting menu (c 73)
b : Scene mode → Scene menu (c 29)
T : Movie mode → Movie menu (c 49)
i : Playback mode → Playback menu (c 81)
To display the setup menu (c 87), choose [Set up] at the top of all
menus.
Displayed when
there are one or
more previous
menu items.
Displayed when
there are one or
more menu items
to follow.
Set up
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Sound settings
Blur warning
Auto off
MENU
Exit
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H
--
ON
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Displayed
when the
menu contains two or
more pages.
Help Displays
Press v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu
option.
q
Continuous
Choose single frame,
continuous mode, or
multi-shot 16 (16 shots
in one picture).
MENU
Exit
?
Back
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• To return to the original menu, press v (l) again.
•Press m to return to shooting or playback mode.
Preparation for Shooting
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Inserting Batteries
Insert the Batteries
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the
batteries from falling out.
Preparation for Shooting
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2 Insert the batteries.
• Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Supported Batteries
This camera uses the following batteries.
• Two LR6 alkaline (AA-size) batteries (supplied)
• Two ZR6 oxyride (AA-size) batteries (available separately)
• Two FR6 lithium (AA-size) batteries (available separately)
• Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available separately
from Nikon)
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a
moment and the monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch
again.
1
3
1
2
j Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor
have gone out before removing or inserting batteries.
j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 105 of this man-
ual.
• 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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Preparation for Shooting
Batteries with peeling
j Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in
the camera in the setup menu. The default setting is [Alkaline]. When any other
type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (c 101).
Batteries with insulation
that does not cover the
area around the negative
terminal.
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
k Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.
k Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter
EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) (c 102). Do not, under any circum-
stances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
k Power Saving Function
If no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will dim to
save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no
operations are performed for about 30 seconds, the monitor will turn off; after a
further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
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 will light for a moment
Preparation for Shooting
and the monitor will turn on.
2 Press the multi selector G, H, I or
J to choose the desired language
and press d.
• For information on using the multi selector,
see “Multi Selector” (c 8).
3 Press G or H to choose [Yes] and
press d.
• If [No] is selected, the date and time will not
be set.
4 Press J.
• The [Home time zone] menu is displayed.
l Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [Daylight
saving] in the time zone menu and set the date.
1 Before pressing d, press the multi selector H to
choose [Daylight saving].
2 Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).
Pressing d toggles the daylight saving time option
on and off.
3 Press the multi selector G, and then J and pro-
ceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving]
off from the [Date] menu (c 90) in the setup menu
(c 87). The camera’s clock is automatically set back
one hour.
Date
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
Time zone
London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
5 Press I or J to choose your home
time zone (c 92) and press d.
• The [Date] menu is displayed.
Home time zone
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6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D])
(order of day, month, and year may
differ in some areas) and press J.
7 Press G or H to edit the month ([M])
and press J.
8 Press G or H to edit year ([Y]), hour,
and minutes. Press J after setting
each item.
• [D], [M], and [Y] blink.
9 Choose the order in which the day,
month, and year are displayed and
press d.
• The settings are applied and monitor display
returns to the standard display for the current mode.
Date
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Date
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Date
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 7 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
(available separately) (c 102).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically
stored on the memory card and only 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,
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delete, or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
1 Turn the camera off, and open the
memory card slot cover.
2 Insert the memory card.
• Make sure that the camera is off (poweron lamp is off) before inserting or removing
the memory card.
• Slide the memory card in as shown until it
clicks into place.
• Close the memory card slot cover.
j Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down
or backwards could damage the camera
or the memory card. Be sure that the
memory card is correctly oriented.
Front
(label side)
Terminals
Terminals
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off before
opening the memory card slot cover. Press the
memory card lightly (1) to release it. Once
released, pull the memory card out carefully (2).
j Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed when the power is
on, the memory card must be formatted (c 98)
before use.
Note that formatting permanently deletes all pic-
tures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before
beginning formatting.
To begin formatting, press the multi selector G or H to choose [Format] and
then press d.
Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until
formatting is complete.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the
COOLPIX L11 or COOLPIX L10, be sure to format them (c 98).
j The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or
deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “Lock” position.
j Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written
to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage
to the camera or memory card.
- Eject the memory card
- Remove the battery
- Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.
Write protect switch
2
1
I
Card is not formatted.
No
Forma t
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Preparation for Shooting
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
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Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera On
This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an
automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users
of digital cameras.
1 Slide the mode selector to L.
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2 Turn the camera on.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a
moment and the monitor will turn on.
3 Check the battery level and number
of exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Batteries fully charged.
Batteries low; ready spare
batteries.
K
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of
the internal memory or memory card and option chosen for the image
mode setting.
Batteries exhausted.
Replace with fresh batteries.
Battery level indicator
L
Number of exposures
remaining
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l Indicators in L (auto) Mode
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Internal memory Indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card
is inserted, pictures will be
Shooting mode
L displayed in auto mode
L
Image mode
Choose from five image-mode options depending on how you
plan to use the picture. The default setting is c Normal (2,816 ×
2,112) for COOLPIX L11, and d Normal (2,560 × 1,920) for
COOLPIX L10.
l Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
In L mode, macro close-up mode (c 27) and exposure compensation (c 28)
can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c 24) and self-timer
(c 26). Press m in L (auto) mode to display the shooting menu. The shooting menu allows you to specify the image mode (c 74), white balance setting
(c 76), and to apply continuous shooting (c 78), BSS (c 79), and color options
(c 79) to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.
recorded to memory card and M
is not displayed.
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Step2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera.
• Hold the camera steadily in both hands,
keeping your fingers and other objects
away from the lens, flash, and microphone.
• When taking pictures in “tall” orientation,
turn the camera counterclockwise so that
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the built-in flash is above the lens.
2 Frame the picture.
• Frame the picture with the main subject
positioned near the center of the monitor.
L
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom buttons to activate optical
zoom. Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing
the area visible in the frame, or v (k) to
zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area
of the frame.
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×),
holding v (k) down triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up
to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×.
A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.
Zoom out Zoom in
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Zoom indicator displayed
when the zoom buttons
are pressed.
Optical zoom
(up to 3×)
Zoom indicator turns
yellow when digital
zoom is in effect.
j Digital Zoom
Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally
with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged,
producing a slightly “grainy” image.
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Step3 Focus and Shoot
1 Press the shutter-release but-
ton halfway.
• The camera focuses on the subject
in the center of the focus area.
When the subject is in focus, the
focus indicator (p) is green.
When the camera is unable to
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focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try
again.
2 Press the shutter release button the
rest of the way down to take the
picture.
• The shutter will be released, and the picture will be recorded to the memory card
or internal memory.
• Note that the flash may fire if the subject is
poorly lit.
L
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