Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 140ED User manual

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Instruction Manual (Pages 2-49)
Manuel d’utilisation (Pages 50-97)
Bedienungsanleitung (Seiten 98-145)
Manual de instrucciones (Páginas 146-193)

2Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 140ED / Lite
Touch Zoom 140ED QD camera.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it
handy until you feel confident using the camera.
Some of the illustrations show the model with the date function.
Your Nikon camera features:
•Compact, light-weight construction with built-in 3.7X zoom lens
from 38 to 140mm focal length range. ( p. 21)
•ANikon ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens with low chromatic
aberration (popularly used as lenses for Nikon single-lens reflex
cameras), as well as a high-contrast, high-resolution aspherical
lens.
•The flash automatically fires when there is not enough light, or
the subject is backlit. ( p. 32)
•Aspecially treated viewfinder eyepiece that will not easily
become fogged up when shooting in cold or warm, humid
enviroments. ( p. 17)
Symbols used in this manual
:Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements and
restrictions.
:Indicates notes and cautions you are requested to follow.
:Indicates supplementary descriptions.
: Indicates pages for reference.
Before using the camera for the first time
To protect the viewfinder eyepiece, a
plastic cover is attached to the
viewfinder eyepiece. Please remove
it before using the camera.

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Accessories
(The following item is supplied with this camera.)
Optional accessories
•Camera case CS-L23
(Remote control unit can be stored in the pocket inside.)
• Remote control unit ML-L3 ( p. 39)
Attaching the strap
Strap
Put your head
through this
loop.
Attach the strap as shown
in the illustration.
Adjust the length using the
lug on the strap.

4Getting Started
Table of Contents
To take a picture right away ___________________________ 6
Camera parts _____________________________________ 8-10
Body _________________________________________ 8-9
LCD panel _____________________________________ 10
Indications in the viewfinder __________________________ 11
1Preparations
Installing a battery __________________________________ 12
Turning the camera on _______________________________ 13
Checking the battery power ___________________________ 13
Loading the film ___________________________________ 14
2Basic Operations
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only) __________________ 16
Adjusting diopter ___________________________________ 17
Holding the camera properly __________________________ 18
Operating the Shutter Release button ___________________ 19
Selecting Regular or Panorama mode
(Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only) __________________ 20
Zooming _________________________________________ 21
Shooting _________________________________________ 22
Rewinding the film _________________________________ 24
Removing the film __________________________________ 25

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3Advanced Operations
When the main subject is not in the center of the picture ____ 26
Difficult-to-focus subjects ____________________________ 28
Close-up photography _______________________________ 29
Flash photography __________________________________ 30
Selecting the flash mode __________________________ 30
To automatically fire the flash ______________________ 32
To cancel flash operation __________________________ 33
To fire the flash intentionally _______________________ 34
To photograph a person in a night view _______________ 35
To reduce the "Red-eye" effect ______________________ 36
Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window _____ 38
Using the self-timer _________________________________ 38
Using the remote control (optional) ____________________ 39
Replacing the remote control battery ___________________ 40
4Additional Information
Correcting the date and time
(Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only) __________________ 41
Troubleshooting____________________________________ 42
Camera care tips ___________________________________ 44
Specifications _____________________________________ 46
For safe handling of the camera _______________________ 48

6Getting Started
To take a picture right away
Quick operation guide
If you wish to use this camera immediately, proceed as follows:
For details see the pages indicated for reference.
1.
Insert a battery. ( p. 12)
2.
Turn the camera on. (p. 13)
3.
Load film. ( pp. 14, 15)
4.
Select the Regular or Panorama mode (Lite
Touch Zoom 140ED QD only). (p. 20)
Regular mode Panorama mode
or

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5.
Press the Zoom buttons and compose your
picture. (p. 21)
6.
Lightly press the Shutter Release button.
(p. 19)
7.
Check the green LED, then shoot.
(p. 23)
When the end of the film roll is reached,
The film is automatically rewound. ( p. 24)
Remove the film. ( p. 25)
Take some trial shots
Before taking important pictures, it is strongly recommended to take a
few trial shots first to familiarize yourself with the camera and all of its
features.
Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the
Lite Touch Zoom 140ED / Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD in ways not
specified in this manual.
for wide-angle for telephoto

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Camera parts (Body)
Auto Exposure
metering window
Lens
Flash ( pp. 30, 31)
Autofocus window
Viewfinder window
AF assist illuminator/Red-eye
Reduction lamp ( pp. 36, 37)
Self-Timer lamp ( p. 38)
LCD panel ( p. 10) Strap slot ( p. 3)
Shutter Release button
(p. 19)
*Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only
ADJ. button*
(p. 41)
button
Flash mode ( pp. 30-35)
Infinity Focus mode ( p. 38)
Mid-roll Rewind button
(p. 24)
MODE/SEL button*
Date/time select
mode ( p. 16)
Date/time setting
mode ( p. 41)
button
Red-eye Reduction
( pp. 36, 37)
Self-Timer ( p. 38)
Remote Control ( p. 39)
Slide cover (power switch)
(p. 13)
Remote-control reception
sensor ( p. 39)

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Green LED
(pp. 11, 23)
Orange LED
(pp. 11, 31)
Viewfinder eyepiece
(p. 11)
Zoom buttons ( p. 21)
Diopter
adjustment dial
(p. 17)
Camera back lock release lever
(p. 14)
Battery chamber
lid ( p. 12)
Tripod socket
(pp. 33, 35, 38, 39)
Film cartridge
confirmation window
Panorama switch*( p. 20)

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Low battery power
indicator ( p. 13)
Date/time indicator
(pp. 16, 41)
Red-eye Reduction indicator
(p. 36)
<Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD>
Flash Mode indicator
(pp. 30-35) Frame counter ( p. 15)
Self-Timer indicator ( p. 38)
Remote Control indicator ( p. 39)
Red-eye Reduction indicator
(p. 36) Low battery power indicator ( p. 13)
Flash Mode indicator ( pp. 30-35) Frame counter ( p. 15)
The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.
Self-Timer indicator ( p. 38)
Remote Control indicator ( p. 39)
Infinity Focus Mode indicator
(p. 38)
Date recording indicator ( p. 16)
Camera parts (continued)
LCD panel
<Lite Touch Zoom 140ED>
Infinity Focus Mode indicator ( p. 38)

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Indications in the viewfinder
1Parallax compensation marks (p. 29)
For close-up shooting at a distance less than 1m.
2Autofocus frame marks (p. 22)
Center the main subject to be in focus within this frame.
3Orange LED (p. 31)
Slowly blinks while the flash is being charged, and lights up
when the flash is ready to fire.
If you press down on the popped-up flash unit, the LED blinks
rapidly as a warning.
4Green LED (p. 23)
Lights when focus is achieved. It blinks if correct focus cannot
be achieved.
In close-up photography, the LED slowly blinks as a warning if
the subject is closer than approx. 0.74m.
Panorama viewfinder
(Lite Touch Zoom
140ED QD only)
1
2
3
4
3
4
Regular viewfinder
2

12 Preparations
Installing a battery
Battery type
Use one CR123A or DL123A 3 V lithium battery in this camera.
1.
Open the battery chamber lid.
While releasing the lock as indicated by the arrow in the illustration
above, open the battery chamber lid.
2.
Install a new battery.
Observe the correct polarities and insert the battery in the direction
shown in the illustration above.
3.
Close the battery chamber lid.
Firmly press the battery chamber lid until it clicks shut.
The built-in clock is reset when the battery is removed. Remember to
set the time and date. (Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only) ( p. 41)

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Turning the camera on
Open the slide cover.
Once you open the cover in the direction of the arrow, the camera is
turned on, the built-in flash automatically pops up, and the lens extends
out to the wide-angle position.
Slide the cover until it clicks.
When closing the cover, first slide it slightly in to start lens retraction.
When the lens is completely retracted, slowly close the cover.
Checking the battery power
Make sure that the Low Battery Power indicator
() is not appeared on the LCD panel.
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If “ ” is not appeared, battery power is sufficient.
If “ ” is blinking, or all the indicators on the LCD panel do not
appear, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one.
Always check the battery condition before shooting.
It is recommended to carry spare batteries with you. The batteries may
be difficult to obtain in some areas.

14 Preparations
Use DX-coded 35mm film with this camera.
For DX-coded film, film speed is automatically set.
Film speeds valid for automatic setting are ISO50, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, and 3200.
With a non-DX-coded film, the film speed is automatically set to
ISO100.
When loading/unloading film, be sure not to open the camera back
cover into direct sunlight.
Film recommended
It is recommended to use ISO400 film, which provides good results in
flash photography, and reasonable protection against camera shake.
1.
Open the camera back.
Slide the camera back lock release lever (1), and open the camera
back (2).
2.
Insert a film cartridge.
Loading the film
Tips on DX-coded 35mm film
DX code
Film cartridge
DX mark
Number of frames
Film speed

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3.
Pull the film leader out to the red index mark.
If the film leader is inserted farther than the red index mark or the end of
the film leader is folded, the film may not be wounded up properly.
Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no
slack.
4.
Close the camera back, and check that the film
has been correctly loaded.
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Once the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to the
first frame. Until film loading is complete, “ ” blinks on the LCD
panel.
When the film has been properly set, “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel.
If the letter “ ” blinks on the LCD panel, film is not properly loaded.
Open the camera back again and reload film.

16 Basic Operations
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only)
Select the date/time indicator by pressing the
MODE/SEL button.
The year is indicated by the lower two digits, and the time is in the
24-hour cycle. The example in the illustration shows Apr. 1, 2001.
The letter “M” appears to label the month indication, but it is not
imprinted on pictures.
Each time you press the MODE/SEL button, the indicator changes in the
order shown below:
If “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel, the date/time of the shot will be
imprinted on the picture.
Set to “ ” (No printing) if you prefer the date/time not to be imprinted.
Imprint position of date/time
The imprint positions on film are shown in the illustration.
The imprinted date/time may be difficult to recognize if the imprint
position or the subject is:
• White or bright.
• Orange or yellow.
If you take a picture exceeding the number of frames on the film, the
date/time may not be imprinted correctly on the picture.
Imprint position in Panorama
shooting
Imprint position in Regular
shooting
No printing Day/Hour/Minute
Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year

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Adjusting diopter
Turn the diopter adjustment dial.
If the image in the viewfinder is unclear, turn and adjust the diopter
adjustment lever.
Caution:
As you look into the viewfinder and operate the diopter adjustment
dial, make sure not to injure your eye with your finger or fingernail
during adjustment.
About the Antifog Viewfinder
A specially treated plastic surface prevents the eyepiece from
fogging when shooting in cold or warm, humid environments.
If the antifog viewfinder eyepiece is smeared, gently wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth (e.g. a lens cloth). Avoid wiping with force; otherwise, the
eyepiece may be damaged.

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Holding the camera properly
Hold the camera firmly.
<When holding the camera horizontally>
Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both
hands.
<When holding the camera vertically>
When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is on top as
shown.
Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your fingers or
hair, or the strap.
Be careful not to press down on the flash unit when it is in the
popped-up position.

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Operating the Shutter Release button
1.
Lightly press the button and confirm the green
LED lights up.
When you press the button lightly, the focus and exposure are achieved,
and the green LED lights up.
The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 26) while the Shutter Release
button is depressed lightly.
2.
Fully depress the Shutter Release button to
take the picture.
The flash automatically fires when there is not enough light or the
subject is backlit.
Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in
camera shake. Be sure to slowly press the Shutter Release button.

20 Basic Operations
Selecting Regular or Panorama mode
(Lite Touch Zoom 140ED QD only)
What’s Panorama mode?
In panorama mode, a portion of the top and bottom part of the frame is
cut exposing an area of approx. 13 ×36mm and is usually printed in
approx. 89 ×254mm size.
Select the Regular or Panorama mode.
The date/time can also be printed in the Panorama mode. ( p. 16)
When compared with regular-format pictures, extra time and cost may be
required for developing/printing panorama pictures.
Caution:
To prevent possible injury to your eye, hold the camera away from
your face when you operate the Panorama switch.
Set the Panorama switch
to the right position.
Set the Panorama switch
to the left position.
Regular mode Panorama mode
Regular mode Panorama mode