Nikon COLLPIX L22 User Manual

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viiiTable of ContentsA Auto Mode...

88Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc Welcome ScreenSpecify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned o

89Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock.Setting Travel Destination Time Zone1 Use the multi s

90Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3 Press K.The new city time zone menu is displayed.4 Press J or K to select the

91Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below.For time zones not l

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse Monitor SettingsThe following settings are available.Press dMz (setup menu) (A

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPhoto InfoSelect whether or not photo info is displayed.See “The Monitor” (A 8,

94Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Date ImprintImprint the shooting date and time on pictures. Date can be printe

95Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusw Electronic VRChoose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when ta

96Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusU Motion detectionSet whether or not the camera automatically increases the shut

97Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush AF AssistChange settings for AF-assist illumination.Press dMz (setup menu) (A

ixTable of ContentsConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 58Connecting to a TV

98Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusi Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings.Press dMz (setup menu) (A 86

99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusk Auto OffWhen the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operatio

100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusl Format Memory/m Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a

101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageSelect the language used for camera monitor display.o Video ModeAdjus

102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd Blink WarningChoose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face

103Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to th

104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSetup MenuOthers• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 111

105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuss Battery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 20),

106Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd ProtectProtect selected pictures from accidental deletion. You can turn prote

107Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Rotate ImageSet the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displa

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108Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Select an o

109Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusr Firmware VersionView the current camera firmware version.Press dMz (setup men

110Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional Accessories*1To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery c

111Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesPictures and movies are assigned file names as follows.• Files are stored in folders named with a folder

112Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing th

113Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesC The Battery• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 20

114Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.LensAvoid touching glass parts with your finge

115Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away.

116Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

117Error MessagesTechnical NotesPImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.100Camera has run

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L22/COOLPIX L21 digital camera. This manual was written to he

118Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Lens errorQLens error. Turn ca

119Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

120TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

121TroubleshootingTechnical NotesDigital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.• When Portrait or Night portrai

122TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackUnexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).When taking pictures with V (auto with r

123TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPictures to be printed are not displayed.Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to

124Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L22/COOLPIX L21 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixelsCOOLPIX L22: 12.0 millionCOOLPI

125SpecificationsTechnical NotesStorageMediaInternal memory (Approx. 19 MB), Secure Digital (SD) memory cardsFile system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compl

126SpecificationsTechnical NotesAperture Electronically-controlled ND filter (-1.7 AV) selectionRange 2 steps (f/3.1 and f/5.5 [W])Self-timer Approx.

127SpecificationsTechnical Notes• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully-charged EN-MH2 batteries operated at an ambient tem

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

128SpecificationsTechnical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry

129Technical NotesIndexSymbolsk (apply selection) button 5, 7, 11c (Playback) button 5, 7A Auto mode 29l Delete button 5, 7, 26, 57c D-Lighting 52G Ea

130IndexTechnical NotesEEasy auto mode 20, 28EH-65A 15EN-MH1 15, 110EN-MH2 14, 105, 110, 113Exposure compensation 34Extension 111Eyelet for camera str

131IndexTechnical NotesPlayback 26, 27, 48, 50, 57Playback button 5, 7, 10Playback menu 81Playback zoom 50Portrait b 36Power 14, 16, 20Power switch 4,

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

4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera BodyCOOLPIX L22 Front View1110132456798Lens cover closed1 Shutter-release button ...

5Parts of the CameraIntroductionCOOLPIX L22 Rear View1312 1410 111234 678951 Monitor ...

6Parts of the CameraIntroductionCOOLPIX L21 Front View10132456879Lens cover closed1 Shutter-release button ...242Zoom contro

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionCOOLPIX L21 Rear View1413 151110121234567891 Monitor ...

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8Parts of the CameraIntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with

9Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode. S and L are displayed on L22, and z is displaye

10IntroductionBasic OperationsA (shooting mode) buttonShooting-mode Selection MenuThe multi selector (A 11) can be used to select one of the following

11Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to

12Basic OperationsIntroductiond buttonPress d to display the menu for the selected mode.• Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 11).• Select a t

13Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysRotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a desc

14First StepsFirst StepsInserting the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot

15Inserting the BatteriesFirst StepsB Removing the BatteriesConfirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory car

16First StepsSetting Display Language, Date and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.1 Press the power

17Setting Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5 Change the date and time.• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.• Press K to move the curso

iIntroductionFirst StepsGBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeA Shooting in the Auto ModeC Shooting Suited for the SceneFTaking Pictures of S

18First StepsInserting Memory CardsImages are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 19 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory c

19Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the m

20Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeI

21Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) ModeThe i

22Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers

23Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeUsing the ZoomUse the zoom control to activate optical zoom.Rotate the zoom cont

24Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• Press halfway (A 13) to focus. When

25Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeB During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures rem

26Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press c (playback).The last pictur

27Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeC Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame p

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 ModeEasy auto modeAutomatic Scene SelectionThe camera automatically selects one of the following scenes wh

29Auto ModeAuto ModeShooting in the Auto ModeIn A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied and pictures can be t

30Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions.• For L22, the flash has a range of appro

31Using the FlashAuto ModeB Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera durin

32Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-timerWhen using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Wh

33Auto ModeMacro ModeMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire sub

34Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or da

35Shooting Suited for the SceneShooting Suited for the SceneUsing the Scene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject t

36Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneFeaturesThe following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 30), n = s

37Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.*1Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduc

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

38Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene*1The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.*2Other

39Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.i Dusk/dawn OPreserves the colors

40Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at dist

41Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.m Fireworks show OSlow shutter sp

42Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.p Panorama assistUse when taking a series of pictures that will la

43Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures for Food ModeUse this mode when taking pictures of food.1 Press A in shooting mode

44Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a t

45Using the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene5 Press k when shooting is completed.• The camera returns to step 2.EndEnd11B Panorama AssistSet fl

46Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)Using Smart Portrait ModeThe camera dete

47Using Smart Portrait ModeTaking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection featuresIf the camera is

ivFor Your Safety•Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to

48More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackRotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to

49Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackMore on PlaybackCalendar DisplayRotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures are displayed in 16-

50More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current image

51More on PlaybackEditing PicturesThe editing features described below are available. Use the camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as sepa

52Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingCreate a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contras

53Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackResizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Suitable for uploading to web sites or s

54Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (

55MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.1 Press

56MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie options setting can be changed from the movie menu.Displaying the Movie MenuPress A in shooting mode to display the shooti

57MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 56). To play a movie, display it in full-

vNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested

58Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

59Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (t

60Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer1 Start the computer to wh

61Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer.• Windows 7When the Device

62Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersAt the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when tr

63Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersD Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help InformationFor more information on

64Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A 128) printers can connect the camera direc

65Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer

66Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

67Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6 Choose Start print and press k.7 Printing starts.Monitor display returns t

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

68Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k.Prin

69Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when pr

70Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetBefore printing images saved on a memory card using one of th

71Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo

72Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuWhile shooting in A (auto) mode (A 29), the s

73Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Shooting MenuPress A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mo

74Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusA Image modePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. T

75Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Image mode• If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting

76Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig

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78Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousChange settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).Flash wil

79Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB Note on Multi-shot 16Smear (A 115) visible in the monitor when shooting with

80Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusCamera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same TimeCertain settings in the shoo

81Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe following functions are available in playback mode.Displaying the Playback

82Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting Multiple PicturesThe screen shown at right will be displayed in the m

83Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowView pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in

84Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures.Press c (playback mode) Md (p

85Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following settings.a Menus A 87Select the method for

86Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuDisplay the menu screen and select z (Setup).1 Press d

87Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus4 Press K or k.• You can now select an item from the setup menu.• Use the multi