Nikon COOLPIX L110 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI, XLI 0
User's Manual

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MoreonPlayback

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or AC
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and
remove the battery immediately, taking
(:are to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing or disconnecting the power
source, take the equipment to a Nikom
authorized service representative for
inspection.
L_ Do not disassemble
Touching tile internal parts of the
camera or ACadapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
tile camera or AC adapter break open
as tile 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 tile
presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
L_ Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.

L_ Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product (_ 14). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
• When charging Nikon EN-MH2
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use
only the specified charger and
charge the batteries four at a time.
When replacing the batteries with
EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available
separately), purchase two sets (total
of four batteries).
• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries
are for usewith Nikon digital cameras
only, and are compatible with
COOLPIX L110.
• Insert batteries in tile correct
orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble tile
battery or attempt to remove or
break tile battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose tile battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you nodce 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.
Z_ Observe the following
precautionswhen handling the
Battery Chargers (available
separately)
• Keep Dry. Failure to ()[)serve this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal partsofthe
plug should be removed with a dry
cloth. Continued use could result in
fire.
• Do not handle tile power cable or go
near tile battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric: shock.
• Do notdamage, modify, forciblytug or
bend tile power cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or
flame. Should tile insulation be
damaged and tile 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 tile plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric: shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC
inverters. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the product
or result in overheating or fire. iii

Z_ Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and outputjacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
prod uct regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Becareful that your fingers or ()tiler
objects are not pinched by the lens
(:over or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROh!Issupplied with this device
should not be played backon audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROh!Ison an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Z_ Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular (:are should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than 1
m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Z_ 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.
Z_ Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, (:are should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power ()#willie inside the
airplane during take offor landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic:
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.
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
15of 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 Mr help.
[_Nikon
COOLPIX L 110
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCCrequires 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 BPart 15 of
the FCCrules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling tile cord on this product will
expose you to lead, achemical 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-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil nurn#rique de la classe B
est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that this _j
product is to be collected X
separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery \_,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 BuiINn 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
• (movie-record) 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 ...............................................................................................................................19

BasicPhotographyandPlayback:I_EasyAutoMode.......................................................20
Step1TurntheCameraOnandSelectI_(EasyAuto)Mode.............................................20
IndicatorsDisplayedinI_(Easyauto)Mode.....................................................................................21
Step2FrameaPicture.......................................................................................................................22
UsingtheZoom....................................................................................................................................................23
Step3FocusandShoot.....................................................................................................................24
Step4ViewingandDeletingImages............................................................................................26
ViewingImages(PlaybackMode).............................................................................................................26
DeletingImages...................................................................................................................................................26
EasyAutoMode....................................................................................................................................28
UsingtheFlash......................................................................................................................................29
TakingPictureswiththeSelf-timer...............................................................................................32
AdjustingtheBrightness:ExposureCompensation...............................................................33
MoreonShooting.............................................................................................................................34
SelectingShootingMode.................................................................................................................34
ShootingSuitedfortheScene(SceneMode)............................................................................35
SelectingaSceneMode..................................................................................................................................35
Features.....................................................................................................................................................................36
TakingPicturesforaPanorama..................................................................................................................42
CapturingSmilingFacesAutomatically(SmartPortraitMode)..........................................44
ShootingContinuouslyatHighSpeed(SportContinuous).................................................46
SportContinuousMenu.................................................................................................................................47
AutoMode..............................................................................................................................................48
MacroMode............................................................................................................................................................49
ShootingMenu(AutoMode).......................................................................................................................50
DisplayingtheShootingMenu...................................................................................................................50
,_l.ImageMode(ImageQuality/ImageSize).....................................................................................51
[_BWhiteBalance(Adjustinghue)...........................................................................................................53
Continuous......................................................................................................................................................55
IS[I[SOSensitivity.................................................................................................................................................56
ColorOptions..................................................................................................................................................57
CameraSettingsthatCannotBeSetattheSameTime..............................................................58
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More on Playback ..............................................................................................................................59
Full-frame Operation ..........................................................................................................................59
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................60
Calendar DispBy ...................................................................................................................................................61
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................62
Playback Menu ......................................................................................................................................63
Print Set ..............................................................................................................................................................64
Slide Show ........................................................................................................................................................66
Delete ...................................................................................................................................................................67
Editing Image ......................................................................................................................................69
Image Editing Function .....................................................................................................................69
Editing Images ......................................................................................................................................70
_I_D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ......................................................................70
[] Small Picture: Resizing Images .............................................................................................................71
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ...........................................................................................................72
Movie Recording and Playback ....................................................................................................73
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................73
Movie Menu ............................................................................................................................................................75
_1_Movie Options ................................................................................................................................................77
Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................78
_1 Wind Noise Reduction ............................................................................................................................78
Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................79
Deled ng Movies ....................................................................................................................................................7g
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................80
Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................80
Connecting to a Computer ...............................................................................................................82
Before Connecting the Camera ..................................................................................................................82
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................83
Connecting to a Printer ......................................................................................................................87
Connecting tile Camera and Printer ........................................................................................................88
Printing Images One at a Time ....................................................................................................................8g
Printing Multiple Images .................................................................................................................................gO
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Basic Camera Setup ..........................................................................................................................93
Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................93
Menus ..................................................................................................................................................................96
I_1Welcome Screen ...........................................................................................................................................97
(_) Date .......................................................................................................................................................................98
lulMonitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................101
[] Date Imprint ..................................................................................................................................................103
_} Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................104
o_ Motion Detection ......................................................................................................................................105
-]) AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................106
_) Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................107
Auto Off ...........................................................................................................................................................108
I_1Format Memory/_ Format Card ....................................................................................................1Of)
Language ........................................................................................................................................................110
%/Settings ....................................................................................................................................................110
Blink Warning ...............................................................................................................................................111
[] Reset All ...........................................................................................................................................................112
Battery Type ..................................................................................................................................................114
011Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................114
_L_Rotate Image ................................................................................................................................................115
P.",_Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory .....................................116
Ve[ Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................117
Notes on Camera Care and General Usage ............................................................................118
Caring for the Camera .....................................................................................................................118
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................120
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................121
Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................122
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................122
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................122
Image File and Folder Names .......................................................................................................123
Error Messages ...................................................................................................................................124
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................128
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................133
Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................136
Index ......................................................................................................................................................137

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COC)LPIXL110 digital camera. This manual was
written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Readthis
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:
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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 appear in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators (:an be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
[] Memory Cards
Images taken with this camera can be saved in the camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards, if a memory card is inserted, all new images will be saved on the memory card and
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the images on the memory card, The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to save,
delete or view images,

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Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated in_rmation is available online at the _llowing sites:
•For users in the U.S.A.; httpJ/www, nikonusc<com/
•For users in Europe and Africa: ht_p.¢/wwvv.eumpe nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon osJo.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:
httpJ/imoging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry, Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THEUSE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIl{ON WARRANW.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer,
Before Taking Important Pictures
Be_re taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or be_re taking the camera on
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning correctly, Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
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 software 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 was made to ensure that the information in these manuals 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),

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample". The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or secu rities that are circulated in a foreig n country is prohibited. Unless the
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company, Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons,
•Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws, Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws,
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or _rmatting 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
pictu res selected for the welcome screen (_ 97). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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The Camera Body
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14 13
12
6
Zoom control .................................................23
Wwide ..................................................23
Ttele .....................................................23
[] thumbnail playback ................60
C_ playback zoom ...........................62
help ...................................................13
m Shutter-release button 24
Self-timer lamp .............................................32
AF-assist illuminator .......................25, 106
Power switch/Power-on ]amp
......................................................................20, 108
U Speaker ..............................................................79
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Built-in microphone (stereo) ................73
Eyelet for camera strap ...............................7
Built-in flash ...............................................6,29
HDMI mini connector ...............................80
USB connector and audio/video
output ................................................80, 83, 88
Pin cover ...........................................80, 83, 88
Lens ........................................................120, 133
DC input connector (forACadapter
available separatelyfrom Nikon) ....15, ] 22
DC input connector cover .....................15

67
m Monitor .................................................................8
n Multi selector .................................................11
H I_1 (shooting mode) button .................10
U O (movie-record) button ......................10
n Flash lamp .......................................................29
U _) (apply selection) button ..................11
D [] (playback) button .......................10, 26
m Eyelet for camera strap ................................7
11 109
12 13 14
IBattery<hamber/
memory card slot cover ..................14, 18
m "_ (delete) button ...............................26, 79
_J_ MENUbutton .....................12,50, 63, 75, 94
_ Tripod socket
_ Battery-chamber ..........................................14
_ Memory card slot ........................................18

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Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash
Raising the built-in flash
See "Using tile Flash" (_ 29) for more information
about flash settings.
Lowering the Built-in Flash.
Push tile built-in flash down gently to lower tile built-
in flash when not in use.

A,,ach,°O,h.Cao.,aS,,apa°dL.°sCap i:il_I
Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then
attach the strap to the camera (at two places).
_1_ LensCap
• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.
• At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are
carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

The Monitor
Tile following indicators may be displayed in tile monitor during shooting and
playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
F Tile indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
after a few seconds (1_]] 101).
__.£ Shooting
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Shootingmode_...........20, 34, 44, 46, 48, 73
Macro mode ..................................................49
Zoom indicator .....................................23, 49
AE/AF-L indicator ........................................43
Focus indicator .............................................24
Hash mode .....................................................29
Battery ]eve] indicator ..............................20
Vibrationreductionicon(stillimages)...21,104
Motion detection icon ...................21,105
Wind noise reduction ...............................78
"Date not set" indicator .........................134
Travel destination indicator ..................98
Date imprint .................................................103
Movie options ...............................................77
Image mode ..................................................S1
Differs according to the current shooting mode.
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19 Number of exposures remaining
(still images) .............................................20
bMovie length ...........................................73
Internal memory indicator ....................21
Aperture ...........................................................24
Focus area ................................................32, 34
Focus area (Face Detection) .........22, 24
Shutter speed .................................................24
ISOsensitivity .........................................30, 56
Exposure compensation value ...........33
Color options .................................................57
White balance mode ................................53
Continuous shooting mode ................$5
Type of sport continuous mode .......47
Self-timer indicator ....................................32
Refer to the sections on each mode for details,