Nikon L12 Bedienungsanleitung

EnUser's ManualDIGITAL CAMERA

viiiIntroductionF Anti-shake Mode ...38Shooting in Anti-shake Mode...

88Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA DeleteThe delete menu contains the options shownbelow.If no memory card is i

89Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusE Transfer MarkingChange transfer marking (E) for existing pictures.When the c

90Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusL CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and amemory card.First, select

91Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe following options are available in the setup menu.R Menus c 92Choose how me

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuChoose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 76), scene men

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusH Quick StartupChoose [On] to disable the welcome screen andstart-up sound. The

94Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusW DateSet the camera clock and choose home and traveldestination time zones.Set

95Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus4 Press I or J to choose the travel desti-nation time zone and press d.• The se

96Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusl Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less

97Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusZ Monitor SettingsThe following options are available:Photo InfoThe following d

ixIntroductionConnecting to a Printer...67Connecting the Camera and Pr

98Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Date ImprintDate and time of recording can be imprinted onpictures for printi

99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDate CounterPictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with th

100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusb Vibration ReductionVibration reduction effectively corrects blur, causedby s

101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menush Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings:i Auto OffTo reduce the dr

102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusM Format Memory/O Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or

103Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusj LanguageChoose one of twenty languages for display ofcamera menus and messag

104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusn Reset AllThis option restores the following settings to theirdefault values:

105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusSetup menuOthers• Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file number (c 108)

106Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusg Battery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct bat-tery level (c 16

107Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in theCOOLP

xIntroductionTechnical Notes ...107Optional Accessories ...

108Technical NotesImage/Sound File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, and sounds are assigned file names as follows:* The identifier is not displayed,

109Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when using or storing the

110Caring for the CameraTechnical Notesj The Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LEDThe light-emitting diode (LED) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-as

111Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is offbefore putting the camera away.

112Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed inthe monitor, as well as the solutions for

113Error MessagesTechnical NotesIImage cannot be savedError occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.102Camera has run o

114Error MessagesTechnical NotesKFile contains no image data.File not created with COOLPIX L12View file on computer or other device.–IThis file cannot

115Error MessagesTechnical NotesJSystem errorError has occurred in camera’s internal cir-cuitry.Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and tu

116Error MessagesTechnical Notes*See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and informa-tion.IInterface errorOther peripher

117Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer

1IntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L12 digital camera. Thismanual has been written to help you enjoy taking

118TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

119TroubleshootingTechnical NotesFlash does not fire • Flash is off.• Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.• Anti-shake mode is app

120TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackPictures are too bright (overexposed)Adjust exposure compensation. 28Unexpected results when flash set to A (

121TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCannot mark pictures for transferNo more than 1,000 pictures can be marked for transfer. Click [Transfer] in PictureP

122Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera Type Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 7.1 millionCCD1/2.5-in. CCDTotal pixels 7

123SpecificationsTechnical Notes•Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-MH1 batteries operated at an ambient te

124SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measur

125Technical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in thedigital camera industry to ensure compa

126Technical NotesIndexSymbolsF Anti-shake mode 38t (j) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 48, 54,58v (k ) button 18, 27, 42, 43, 46, 48,54, 58v (l) button 9m but

127IndexTechnical NotesDPOF printing 72DSCN 108Dusk/dawn 33EEditing pictures 44creating a cropped copy 46enhancing contrast 45resizing pictures 47EH-6

2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-tion

128IndexTechnical NotesOne-touch portrait menu 40image mode 40portrait effect 40One-touch portrait mode 39PPAL 103Panorama assist 35, 36G 37Paper size

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iCT7A01(11)6MA26511--No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may

3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

4IntroductionParts of the CameraAttaching the Camera StrapSpeaker (c 48, 54)Self-timer lamp (c 26)AF-assist illuminator (c 25, 100)Lens cover closedOp

5Parts of the CameraIntroductionMonitor (c 6)m button (c 9)Connector cover (c 62, 65, 68)Cable connectorFlash lamp (c 25)Tripod socketOpening the conn

6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting andplayback (actual display varies with current camera sett

7The MonitorIntroductionPlayback9999.JPG9999.JPG15/05/2007 12:0015/05/2007 12:0099999999/999999993148526971011131214151617 181 Internal memory indicat

Trademark Information• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trad

8IntroductionBasic Operations/Displaying the HelpMode SelectorSet the mode selector to the desired mode.Multi SelectorIn addition to activating the fl

9Basic Operations/Displaying the HelpIntroductionMENU ButtonWhen m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to themode which has been s

10Preparation for ShootingPreparation for ShootingInsert the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber cover.• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the ba

11Insert the BatteriesPreparation for Shootingj Replacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone

12Preparation for ShootingSetting Display Language, Date, and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turnedon. 1 Tu

13Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePreparation for Shooting5 Select your home time zone (c 96) andpress d.• The [Date] menu is displayed.6 Pres

14Preparation for ShootingInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 21 MB) or onremovable Secure Digital (SD)

15Inserting Memory CardsPreparation for ShootingRemoving Memory CardsTurn the camera off and make sure that thepower-on lamp and the monitor are off b

16Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera OnThis section desc

17Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera OnBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeIndicators in L (auto) Model Available Functions in L (aut

iIntroductionPreparation for ShootingLBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modeb Selecting Scene Mode: Scene ModeF Anti-shake ModeA One-Touch Portrait

18Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keepingyour fingers and o

19Step2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeWhen the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holdingv (k) down trig

20Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• The camera focuses on and adjusts the exp

21Step3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modek AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations:• Subject

22Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep4 Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures: Full-Frame PlaybackPress i. • Press the multi selector I (

23Step4 Viewing/Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modek Full-Frame Playback ModeThe following functions are available in the full-

24Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of 0.5–8.0 m (1.6 ft.–26.2 ft.) when the camera iszoomed out all the w

25Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modej When Lighting is PoorNote the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B).• P

26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. Whenu

27Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeMacro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm(5.9 in.). N

iiIntroductionIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precauti

28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggestedby the camera

29Selecting Scene Mode: Scene ModeSelecting Scene Mode: Scene ModeScene ModeIn scene mode, camera settings are automaticallyoptimized for the selected

30Scene ModeSelecting Scene Mode: Scene ModeTaking Pictures in Scene Modes1 Select b mode.2 Press m to display the scene menu.3 Press the multi select

31Selecting Scene Mode: Scene ModeScene ModesThe following scene modes are available:1Other settings can be selected.1Other settings can be selected.1

32Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.1Fill flash with slow sy

33Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode1Other settings can be selected.1Other settings can be selected.1Other settings can be selected.Q: For th

34Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode1Other settings can be selected.1Other settings can be selected.Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a

35Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode1Other settings can be selected.1Other settings can be selected.1Other settings can be selected.O CopyPro

36Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: Scene ModeTaking Pictures for a Panorama (c 35)The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a

37Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: Scene Mode5 Press d to finalize the series.• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2.j Panorama AssistFlash

iiiFor Your SafetyIntroductionObserve caution when han-dling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode ifimproperly handled. Observe thefollowing precaut

38Anti-shake ModeAnti-shake ModeShooting in Anti-shake ModeFor anti-shake mode, press F when the camera is in the auto mode, scenemode, movie mode and

39One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait ModeTaking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeFor portrait shots, press A when the camera is in the au

40One-Touch Portrait ModeThe One-Touch Portrait MenuPress m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portraitmenu. In addition to image mo

41The One-Touch Portrait MenuOne-Touch Portrait Modej Face-Priority AF• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, includin

42More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing t (j) in full-frame playback (c 22) todisplay pictures in “con

43More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress v (k) to enlarge the view of the picture cur-rently displayed in full-frame playback (c 22)

44More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse the COOLPIX L12 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separatefiles (c 108). The editing features describ

45Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con-trast, brigh

46Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when D is displayed in the monitor withplayback zoom (c

47Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackH Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG fileswith co

ivFor Your SafetyIntroduction• Do not handle the plug or batterycharger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution couldresult in electric shoc

48More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUse the camera’s built-in microphone to recordvoice memos for pictures marked with E in full-fram

49MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesFollow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via thebuilt-in microphone.1 Select T mode.• The maxim

50MoviesThe Movie MenuPress m in movie mode to display the movie menu.Displaying the Movie MenuSet the mode selector to T and press m to display the m

51The Movie MenuMoviesSelecting Movie OptionsThe movie menu offers the options shown below.*All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies w

52The Movie MenuMoviesStop-Motion Movies1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movieoptions] > [Stop-motion movie] and pressd.2 Press m.• The camera r

53The Movie MenuMoviesY Auto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode.k Movie File Names and Folder NamesSee “Image/Sound File and Folder

54MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recog-nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it infull-frame playback and press

55Voice RecordingVoice RecordingMaking a Voice RecordingVoice recordings of about 47 minutes in the memory or up to five hours onthe memory card (256

56Making a Voice RecordingVoice Recordingj Notes on Voice recording• Do not touch the microphone during voice recording.• Voice recording is not possi

57Voice RecordingPlaying Voice Recordings1 Press the multi selector G or H tochoose [Voice recording] in the scenemenu and press d.• The voice recordi

vIntroductionNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) Radio FrequencyInterference StatementThis equipment has

58Playing Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingOperations During PlaybackUse the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower vol-ume, or v

59Voice RecordingCopying Voice RecordingsCopy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.This option is available only when a memo

60Copying Voice RecordingsVoice Recordingj Copy• If there is not enough space in the memory or on the memory card to receive the copy, themessage “Out

61Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersYou can connect your camera to your television,

62Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to playback

63Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy(t

64Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersSetting the USB OptionSet the USB option (c 103) in the setup menu on the

65Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersTransferring Pictures to a Computer1 Turn on a computer to which PicturePr

66Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.• If the USB option is s

67Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (c 125) printers can connect the cameradirec

viNoticesIntroductionNotice for Customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus com-plies with Canadian ICES-003.ATTENTIONCet appareil numéri

68Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Set the USB option (c 64) to [PTP].2 Tur

69Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer c

70Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Press G or H to choose the desiredpaper size and press d.• To specify pa

71Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers2 Press the multi selector G or H tochoose [Paper size] and press d.• For i

72Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Printing starts.• Monitor display returns to the [Print menu] (step 2)whe

73Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to creat

74Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Set the date and info options.Press G or H to choose an op

75Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a ImageLink-compatible PrinterSee documentation provided with your printer for infor

76Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe following options are available in the

77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Z Image ModePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded asimage files.

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78Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk Image Mode/Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the number

79Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusd White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varieswith the colo

80Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to c

81Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusq ContinuousCapture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,photograph a s

82Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA BSSThe “best shot selector” is recommended from sit-uations in which inadver

83Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusd Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in mono-chrome.The ef

84Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusRestrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in

85Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe following options are available in the playback menu. Displaying the Playb

86Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusNavigating the MenusWhen following the steps below to select multiplepictures

87Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusz Slide ShowPlay back pictures stored in the internal memory oron a memory car