Nikon Coolpix L15 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI, Y_ L15
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 batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury, After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon authorized
service representative for inspection.
/_ Do not Disassemble
Touching the product's internal parts
could result in injury, Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera break
open as the result of afall or other
accident, take the product to a Nikon
authorized service representative for
inspection after unplugging the
product and/or removing the
batteries.
Do not use the Camera or AC
Adapter in the Presence of
Flammable Gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the Camera Strap with
Care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of Reach of Children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
batteries or other small parts into their
mouths.

/_ Observe caution when
handling batteries
Batteries may leakor explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
• Before replacing the batteries, turn
the product off. If you are using an
ACadapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product ([] 12).Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
• IfNikon rechargeable ENMH1 NiMH
batteries are purchased separately,
charge and use each of them as a
set. Do not combine batteries from
different pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct
orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble
batteries or attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the batteries when no charge
remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the
batteries, such as discoloration or
deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Battery Charger MH-71
(available separately)
• Keep Dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
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Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon tot the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Z_ Handle moving parts with
care
Becareful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts,
CD-ROMs
The CDdROMssupplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment, Playing CD
ROMson an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment,
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no lessthan
one meter (39 in.)from the subject.
/_ Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in bums or fire,
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A. CAUTIONS
FCC RF Interference Statement
This equipment was tested and found
to comply with the limits for aClass B
digital 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 isno
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 offand 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 the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
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 foryour equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class BPart 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Wait Whitman Road Melville,
New York 11747 30d4 USA
Tel: [phone]
Nikon
COOLPIX LI 5

Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus cornplies
with Canadian ICES003,
ATTENTION
d}etappareil num_ique de B dasse B
est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du
Canada,
Symbol for Separate Collection
in European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be X
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point, Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management,

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices ......................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions .............................................................................................................2
Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................................4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
The Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations .....................................................................................................................................8
The Shooting Mode Button .............................................................................................................................8
The [] (Playback) Button ..................................................................................................................................8
The Multi Selector ...................................................................................................................................................g
The MENUButton ....................................................................................................................................................10
Help Displays ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11
First Steps .............................................................................................................................................12
Insert the Batteries ...............................................................................................................................12
Supported Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................12
Turning On and Off the Camera .................................................................................................................12
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................14
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................16
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................17
I_ Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode ....................................................... 18
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select I_ (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................18
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................20
Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................22
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................24
Using the Flash ......................................................................................................................................26
Setting the Flash Mode ....................................................................................................................................26
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................28
Macro Mode ...........................................................................................................................................29
Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................30
I_1 Auto Mode .....................................................................................................................................31
Shooting in theAuto Mode ..............................................................................................................31 vii

Shooting Suited for the Scene ................................................................................................32
Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................32
Setting the Scene Mode ..................................................................................................................................32
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................33
One4ouch Portrait Mode .........................................................................................................40
Shooting in the One-Touch Portrait Mode .................................................................................40
The One4ouch Portrait Menu .........................................................................................................41
[] More on Playback .......................................................................................................................42
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................42
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................43
Editing Pictures .....................................................................................................................................44
Enhan ing Brightness and Contrast: D Lighting ..............................................................................45
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................46
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ...........................................................................................................47
Jl_ Movies .............................................................................................................................................48
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................48
The Movie Menu ...................................................................................................................................49
Selecting Movie Options .................................................................................................................................49
Stop Motion Movies ..........................................................................................................................................50
Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................51
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................51
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................52
Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................52
Connecting to a Computer ...............................................................................................................53
Before Connecting the Camera ..................................................................................................................53
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...............................................................54
Connecting to a Printer ......................................................................................................................57
Connecting the Camera and Printer ........................................................................................................58
Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................5g
Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................60
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................................63
Connecting to an ImageLink-compatible Printer ....................................................................65
Removing the Dock Insert .............................................................................................................................65
MENUShooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................66
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................66
Displaying the Shooting Menu ...................................................................................................................66
image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................67
WBWhite Balance .................................................................................................................................................69
Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................71
(_ Color Options ..................................................................................................................................................72
Restrictions on Camera Settings ................................................................................................................73
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................74
Displaying the Playback Menu ....................................................................................................................74
Slide Show ........................................................................................................................................................76
!_ Delete ...................................................................................................................................................................77
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ..........................................................................................78
Displaying the Setup Menu ...........................................................................................................................79
Menus ..................................................................................................................................................................79
I_l Welcome Screen ...........................................................................................................................................80
_) Date .......................................................................................................................................................................81
]t-II Monitor Settings ..........................................................................................................................................84
Date Imprint .....................................................................................................................................................85
'1_Vibration Reduction ....................................................................................................................................86
zIP AF Assist............................................................................................................................................................87
_1_Sound Settings ..............................................................................................................................................87
@ Auto Off ..............................................................................................................................................................88
I_1 Format Memo_y/l_J Format Card ......................................................................................................89
iu Language ...........................................................................................................................................................90
Video mode ......................................................................................................................................................90
[] Reset All ..............................................................................................................................................................91
_. Battery Type .....................................................................................................................................................93
Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................93
_-['1Copy .....................................................................................................................................................................93
UBI:Firmware Version .........................................................................................................................................94
Technical Notes ..................................................................................................................................95
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................95
Approved Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................95
Image File and Folder Names ..........................................................................................................96
Caring for the Camera ........................................................................................................................97
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................99
Storage .......................................................................................................................................................................99
Error Messages ...................................................................................................................................1O0
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................103
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................108
Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................111
Index ......................................................................................................................................................112

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L15 digital camera, This manual
was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read
this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the
product will read it,
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the in_rmation you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
Notations
• ASecure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card."
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting."
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with
brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display,
[] Memory Cards
Pictures taker] with riffs camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards Ira memor}, card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memo_ 7,card and
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store,
delete or view pictures

Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated irlformatiorl is available online at the bllowing sites:
• For users in the US.A: http;//_wwwnlkc_nusocom/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://wwweurope nlkc_ncolrl/_upport/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://wwwnikon osiocom/
Visit these sites to keep up4o date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (EAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for
contact information:
http://rtikonimoging com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electrorfic
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 N IKON ELECTRONIC ACCE%ORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction
About the Manuals
• No part of the manua]s included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any brm, by any means, without
Nikon's prior written permission
• Nikon resewes 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 securities which are circulated in a foreign 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 bythe government and of cerdfied 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 necessal 7, copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons
•Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built
in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes
be recovered flora discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's
responsibility
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky) Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the welcome screen (_ 80) Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices
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The Camera Body
12
11
I 23 4
Lens cover closed
13
109
Q Power on lamp ..............................................12
Q Lens ............................................................97,108
Powerconnectorcoverfor
optional AC adapter ....................................95
_Eyeletforcamera strap ..............................
11
mCable connector 52, 54, 58
Self timer lamp .......................................28, 98 W_I ............................
AF assist illuminator ............23, 33, 87, 98

2 3 4 5 6 78 10
11 12 13 14
/I
i ........................
_Shooting mode button ................................8
D Flash lamp .........................................................27
_ Multi selector ......................................................g
Zoom but[ons ................................................21
W:Zoom out ...........................................21
T:Zoom in ...............................................21
[] :Thumbnail playback ....................42
c( :Hayback zoom ................................43
:Help .......................................................11
D MENUbu{_on ......................10,4 l, 49, dd, 74
_ (delete) .........................24, 25, 51
button
Battery chamber/
memory card slo[ cover ....................12, 16
_ Tripod socket
m SD card slot .......................................................16

The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the rnonitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
Shooting
2 5 67
21 -8
-9
-10
"11
18
17 16 15
14
B Shooting mode _............18,31,32,40,48 "Date not set" indicator ..........................100
Time zone indicator ....................................81
n zoom indicator ......................................21,29
n Digital zoom interpolation indicator 21
_ Internal memory indicator ......................19
_ Battery level indicator ................................18
m Vibration reduction icon ..........................86
Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures) ...................................................18
Movie length ...................................................48
m Focus area.........................................................
22
m Exposure compensation ............
value 3O
_J_ Color options ..................................................72
m White balance mode ..................................69
Differs according to the current shooting mode Refer to the sections on each mode for
details

Playback
12
14-
D Internal memory indicator ......................19
D Batte/y level indicator ................................18 _ Small pictule ....................................................47
_ Volume indicator 51 _ Print order icon 63
Current frame number/
total number of frames .............................24
Movie length ...................................................51
Differs according to the selected movie option

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The Shooting Mode Button
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• Pressthe shooting mode button in playback mode
to enter shooting mode,
• Pressthe shooting mode button in shooting mode
to display the shooting-mode selection menu.
The Shooting-mode Selection Menu
in the shooting mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the
shooting mode,
_ Movie(_ 48)
Scene (J_ 32)
_-_One touch portrait ([] 40)
I_ Auto mode ([] 31)
The shooting mode selection menu iscontinuously displayed until you select the
shooting mode and press _) to determine the mode, or you press the shooting
mode button again,
The [] (Playback) Button
• Press[] in shooting mode to enter playback mode,