Nikon Coolpix L20 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOL PIX L20/L19
User's Manual

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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback:
Easy
Auto Mode
Shooting in the Auto Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
[0,;]
-Taking
Portrait (Smile Face) Shots
Automatically
More on Playback
Movies
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
i

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourselfor 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:
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WARNINGS
II
Lt. 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 batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Lt. Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of afall or other accident,
take the product to aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the batteries.
Lt. 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.
Lt. Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Lt. 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.

Lh. Observe caution when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
•Before replacing the batteries, turn
the product off. Ifyou are using an
AC adapter, 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 Ni-MH batteries
EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2) are purchased
separately, charge and use each of
them as a set. Do not combine
batteries from different pairs.
•The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries
are for use with Nikon digital
cameras only, and are compatible
with COOLPIX L20/L 19.
• 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 immediatelyshould
you notice any change in the
batteries, such as discoloration or
deformation.
For Your Safety
•If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or skin,
rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Lh. Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Battery Chargers
(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 aNikon-
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.
• 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
precautioncould damage the product
or result in overheating or fire.
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For Your Safety
Lt. Use 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
product regulations.
~ Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects
are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
Lt. CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should
not be played back on
audio
CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on 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 less than
1 m
(3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Lt. Do notoperate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result
in burns or fire.
Lt. 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.

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
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential 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 aparticular installation. Ifthis
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 acircuit differentfrom that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult
the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
~ Nikon
~ COOLPIX L20/L19
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires 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.
Noticefor customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the 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 handsafterhandling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547A200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B
est conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that )t
this product is to be
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.
This symbol on the battery
)t
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 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
[B (playback) button. . 8
The Multi Selector 9
MENU button . 10
SWitching Between
Tabs 10
Help Displays 11
About the Shutter-release Button 11
Attaching the Camera Strap 11
First Steps 12
Inserting
the Batteries 12
Applicable Batteries
12
Turning On and Offthe Camera 12
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 14
Inserting
Memory Cards 16
Removing Memory
Cards.......................................... . 17
fI Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 18
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select a (Easy Auto) Mode 18
Indicators Displayed
in a (Easy auto) Mode 19
Step 2Frame aPicture 20
Using the Zoom
21
Step 3Focus and Shoot 22
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 24
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)
24
Deleting Pictures 24
Easy auto mode 26
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Table of Contents
o Auto Mode 27
Shooting in
the Auto Mode 27
Using the Flash 28
Setting the Flash Mode 28
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 30
Macro Mode 31
Exposure Compensation 32
[tltI Shooting Suited for the Scene 33
Using
the Scene Mode 33
Setting the Scene Mode 33
Features .34
Taking Pictures for Food Mode
40
Taking Pictures for aPanorama 42
[;;.J Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically .44
Using the Smile Mode 44
[B More on Playback 46
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback .46
Calendar Display 47
Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom ..48
Editing Pictures 49
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
50
Creating aCropped Copy: Crop 51
~ Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 52
.. Movies 53
Recording Movies
53
The Movie Menu 54
Selecting Movie Options................ 54
Movie Playback 55
Deieting Movie Files 55