Nikon L14 User Manual

EnDIGITAL CAMERAUser’s Manual

viiiTable of ContentsC Shooting Suited for the Scene... 3

88Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageChoose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages.o

89Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to t

90Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSetup MenuOthers• Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number (A 95

91Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuss Battery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18),

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an o

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusr Firmware VersionView the current camera firmware version.BackCOOLPIX L14 Ver.

94Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLP

95Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesPictures and movies are assigned file names as follows.• Files are stored in folders automatically named w

96Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the

97Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesC Batteries• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18).

ixTable of ContentsConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers... 52Connecting to a TV.

98Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Che

99Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

100Error MessagesTechnical NotesPImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.87Picture cannot b

101Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PCommunications errorUSB cable

102Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

103TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

104TroubleshootingTechnical NotesDigital zoom cannot be used.Digital zoom cannot be used:• When one-touch portrait mode is selected or b [Portrait] or

105TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackUnexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).If V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fi

106TroubleshootingTechnical NotesNikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected.• Camera is off.• Battery is exhausted.• USB cable is not corr

107Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L14 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 7.1 millionCCD1/2.5-in. CCDTotal pixels 7.

xTable of ContentsBasic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...77Displa

108SpecificationsTechnical Notes• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-MH1 batteries operated at an ambient t

109SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measur

110Technical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure comp

111Technical NotesIndexSymbolsk Apply selection button 5A Auto mode 8, 31B Battery level indicator 6, 18l Delete button 5, 25G Easy auto mode 8, 18o E

112IndexTechnical NotesFile names 95Fill flash 26Fireworks show (m) 32, 36Firmware version 93Flash 4lamp 5, 27mode 9, 26, 72Fluorescent 68Focus 6, 22a

113IndexTechnical NotesPictBridge 58, 110Playback 24, 42–47mode 8, 24, 25thumbnail 42zoom 43Playback menu 73–76Portrait (b) 32, 33Power saving 91Power

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1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L14 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy

2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera Body123 456789101112Lens cover closed1 Shutter-release button...222 Power switch

5Parts of the CameraIntroduction12 3 45 6 789111012 131 Monitor ...62 Shooting mode but

6Parts of the CameraIntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback* Differs according to the selected movie option.15/11/2007 12:0015/11/2007 12:009999.JPG9999.JPG9999.JPG99999

Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat

8IntroductionBasic OperationsThe Shooting Mode Button• Press the shooting mode button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.• Press the shooting mod

9Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to

10Basic OperationsIntroductionThe d ButtonPress d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).To exi

11Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysPress g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currentl

12First StepsFirst StepsInsert the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber cover.• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.2

13Insert the BatteriesFirst StepsB Replacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before op

14First StepsSetting Display Language, Date and TimeA language-selection dialog and date menu are displayed the first time the camera is turned on.1 P

15Setting Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5 Select your home time zone (A 82) and press k.The date menu is displayed.6 Edit the date.• Press

16First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (avail

17Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the m

iIntroductionFirst StepsGBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeAAuto ModeCShooting Suited for the SceneHOne-touch Portrait ModecMore on Playba

18Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeT

19Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) ModeD Ava

20Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers

21Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeUsing the ZoomUse the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom.Press g (i) to zoom

22Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.The camera focuses on the subject ove

23Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeB AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In

24Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press c.The last picture taken wil

25Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeC Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame p

26Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (19.7 in.-13 ft. 1.5 in.) when the camera is zoomed

27Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeB The W (Off) IndicatorNote the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety b

28Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits.

29Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeMacro ModeMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the

30Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the c

31Auto ModeAuto ModeShooting in the Auto ModeIn the A (auto) mode, you can set image mode, white balance, continuous shooting and color options in the

32Shooting Suited for the SceneShooting Suited for the SceneShooting in the Scene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected sub

33Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneFeatures* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings ca

34Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.1Fill flash

35Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be sel

36Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject a

37Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be sel

iiiFor Your SafetyObserve caution when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when h

38Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. U

39Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene5 Press k when shooting is completed.The camera returns to step 2.B Panorama AssistFlash mode

40One-touch Portrait ModeOne-touch Portrait ModeShooting in the One-Touch Portrait ModeChoosing H from the shooting-mode selection menu enters the one

41One-touch Portrait ModeThe One-touch Portrait MenuThe following item can be set in the one-touch portrait menu.For displaying the one-touch portrait

42More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPress f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “

43More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the c

44More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse the COOLPIX L14 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 95). The editing features describ

45Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and co

46Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (

47Editing PicturesMore on Playbackg Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files

ivFor Your SafetyUse appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur

48MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.1 Press

49MoviesThe Movie Menu[Movie options] setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi se

50The Movie MenuMoviesStop-Motion MoviesTake a number of still pictures, at no specified interval, and join them for recording as a movie. Use to crea

51MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie mode icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame play

52Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

53Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerWhen the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pi

54Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer1 Start the computer to

55Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.Click [Start T

56Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersD Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera FilesNavigate to the folder o

57Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A 110) printers can connect the camera direc

vNoticesNotice for customers in the U.S.A.FCC RF Interference StatementThis equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig

58Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer

59Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

60Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6 Choose [Start print] and press k.7 Printing starts.Monitor display returns

61Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers3 Choose the desired paper size and press k.To specify paper size using prin

62Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when pr

63Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create

64Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo

65Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu in auto mode (A 31) contain

66Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusA Image ModePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. T

67Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the approximate number

viNoticesNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ATTENTIONCet appareil numéique de la clas

68Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

69Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig

70Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousMotion is captured in a series of pictures. [Continuous] and [BSS]

71Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusF Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.The effe

72Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusRestrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in

73Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options.Displaying the Playback MenuPr

74Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting Multiple PicturesTo select multiple pictures, the screen shown at rig

75Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowPlay back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory ca

76Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures.C Notes on Deletion• Once dele

77Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options. a MenusA 78Choose how menus are d

viiTable of ContentsFor Your Safety...

78Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuPress d in shooting mode to display the shooting menu a

79Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc Welcome ScreenYou can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camer

80Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.Set

81Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3 Press K.The new city time zone menu is displayed.4 Choose the travel destinati

82Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Time Zones (A 15)The camera supports the time zones listed below. When travell

83Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse Monitor SettingsChoose whether or not to display information in the monitor, a

84Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Date ImprintDate and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from

85Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusu Digital ZoomB Digital ZoomDigital zoom is not available in the following cases

86Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusk Auto OffTo reduce the drain on the batteries, the monitor turns off and the ca

87Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusl Format Memory/m Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a