Nikon Coolpix L100 User manual

Nikon
COOLPI.X
DIGITAL CAMERA
LIO0
User's Manual

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TopreventdamagetoyourNikonproductorinjurytoyourselfortoothers,read
thefollowingsafetyprecautionsintheirentiretybeforeusingthisequipment.
Keepthesesafetyinstructionswhereallthosewhousetheproductwillreadthem.
Theconsequencesthatcouldresultfromfailuretoobservetheprecautionslisted
inthissectionareindicatedbythefollowingsymbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or ACadapter, 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 Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
L_ Do not disassemble
Touching tile internal parts of the
camera or A( adapter could result in
injury. Repairsshould be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or ACadapter 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.
L_ Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place tile strap around tile 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.

Z_ 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.
• Do not combine old and new
batteries or batteries of different
makes or types.
• 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
ware r.
• 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.
AUse 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
prod uct regulations.
AHandle moving partswith
care
Becareful that your fingers or ()tiler
objects are not pinched by tile lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
Tile CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played backon
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMson an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Z_ Observe caution when using
the flash
Using tile 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 lessthan
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.
fli

Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to preven_ liquid
c:rys_alfrom the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyesor mouth.
iV

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 Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
1Sof 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 isencouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase tile separation between tile
equipment and receiver.
• Connect tile equipment into an
outlet on acircuit different from that
to which tile receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio£elevision
technician for help.
F_ Nikon
COOLPIX L 1O0
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCCrequires the userto 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 1S of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling tile 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.,
1300Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel:[phone]

Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-O03.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil num#rique de la classe B
est conforme a la norme NMB-O03 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that _7
this product is to be At
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product isdesignated 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 \_e_.J
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.

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS.............................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices ......................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................I
Information and Precautions .............................................................................................................2
Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................................4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash ...................................................................................................6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ............................................................................................7
The Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................8
Basic Operations ...................................................................................................................................10
I_1(shooting mode) button .........................................................................................................................10
[] (playback) button ........................................................................................................................................10
The Multi Selector ................................................................................................................................................11
MENUbutton .............................................................................................................................................................12
Switching Between Tabs .................................................................................................................................12
Help Displays ..........................................................................................................................................................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...............................................................................................................................I 9
I_ Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode .......................................................20
Step I Turn the Camera On and Select I_ (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................20
k_dicators Displayed in I_ (Easy auto) Mode .....................................................................................21
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22
Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................................................23
Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................24
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................26
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ............................................................................................................26
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................................................................................26
Easy auto mode ....................................................................................................................................28

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I_I Auto Mode .....................................................................................................................................29
Shooting in the Auto Mode ..............................................................................................................29
Using the Flash ......................................................................................................................................30
Setting the Flash Mode ....................................................................................................................................30
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................33
Macro Mode ...........................................................................................................................................34
Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................35
Shooting Suited for the Scene ................................................................................................36
Using the Scene Mode .......................................................................................................................36
Setting the Scene Mode ..................................................................................................................................36
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................37
Taking Pictures for Food Mode ...................................................................................................................44
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................46
-_ Shooting continuously at high speed (Sport Continuous) ...........................................48
Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode ....................................................................................48
Sport Continuous Menu ..................................................................................................................................49
High Sensitivity Mode ................................................................................................................50
Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode ........................................................................................S0
r_] Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically ..............................................................................52
Using the Smile Mode ........................................................................................................................52
[] More on Playback .......................................................................................................................54
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................54
Calendar Display ...................................................................................................................................................55
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................56
Editing Pictures .....................................................................................................................................57
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ..............................................................................58
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................59
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ...................................................................................................................60
_I_ Movies .............................................................................................................................................61
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................61
The Movie Menu ...................................................................................................................................62
Selecting Movie Options .................................................................................................................................62
Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................63