Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
Introduction Basic Photography and Playback Scene and Movie Modes Viewing Pictures on the Camera Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Movie Options: The Movie Menu
Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the cameras internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory 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.

Technical Notes

For Your Safety
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:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn o 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 a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the products internal parts could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualied technicians. Should the camera break open as the 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 batteries. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of ammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or re. 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 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 o. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. Use only the batteries listed on page 6 of this manual. Do not use other types. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of dierent makes or types. Charge and use each pair of Nikon rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries together as a set. Do not mix batteries from dierent pairs. Insert batteries in the correct orientation. Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break the covering. Do not expose batteries to ame 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.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to COOLPIX L1 comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, CAUTIONS uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy Modications and, if not installed and used in accordance with The FCC requires the user to be notied that any the instructions, may cause harmful interference changes or modications made to this device to radio communications. However, there is no that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corguarantee that interference will not occur in a poration may void the users authority to operparticular installation. If this equipment does ate the equipment. cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning Interface Cables the equipment o and on, the user is encourUse the interface cables sold or provided by aged to try to correct the interference by one or Nikon for your equipment. Using other intermore of the following measures: face cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 15 of the FCC rules. Increase the separation between the equipNotice for customers in the State of California ment and receiver. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cirexpose you to lead, a chemical known to the cuit dierent from that to which the receiver is State of California to cause birth defects or other connected. reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that 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. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 has been 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 certied 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 certicates, 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.

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) certied by Nikon specically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. viii

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L1 digital camera. This manual has been 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.
The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera. Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your rst photographs, and transferring them to your computer. PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference Manual contains information on using the PictureProject software provided with your camera. For information on viewing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide.
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 prots that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.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: http://nikonimaging.com/ 1

Parts of the Camera

Power-on lamp ( 10) Power switch ( Shutter-release button ( 12) Eyelet for camera strap

Focus and shoot 4.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will select the focus area ( 45) containing the subject closest to the camera. If the camera is able to focus on this subject, the focus (AF) indicator and focus area will be displayed in green. If they blink red, the camera was unable to focus. Change the composition and try again. 4.2 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Note that the ash may re if the subject is poorly lit.
The Shutter-Release Button To set focus and exposure, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance (). Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button down the rest of the way (). Use a gentle touch; moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures. When Lighting Is Poor If lighting is poor and the ash is o, a icon will be displayed to warn that pictures may be blurred as a result of the slow shutter speeds. If an ISO icon is displayed, sensitivity has been raised to compensate for poor lighting and pictures may be aected by noise in the form of randomlyspaced, brightly-colored dots. The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, doubling recording times. If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken, the picture may be blurred. Select No to exit without recording the picture.
PICTURE IS BLURRED. SAVE PICTURE?

No Yes

:Confirm

Viewing Pictures

Press the button to display a picture in the monitor Use the multi selector to view additional pictures: press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briey at low resolution while being read from memory. Press the button again to return to shooting mode.

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Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the button. A conrmation dialog will be displayed; highlight one of the following options and press the center of the multi selector: No: Exit without deleting the picture. Yes: Delete the picture.

Erase 1 image (s)?

During Recording The or icon will blink while pictures are recorded. Removing memory cards or batteries while these icons are blinking could aect pictures or damage the camera or card. Auto Mode In addition to the ash, self-timer, and macro close-up options described on pages 1416, (auto) mode oers a menu of shooting options controlling such settings as image size, picture color, and white balance ( 4853). 13

Deleting Pictures

Pressing the button in full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the dialog shown at right. Highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to delete the selected picture.
Viewing Pictures in Internal Memory Pictures in internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. 26
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
During full-frame playback ( 26), the ( ) button can be used to zoom in on pictures to a maximum of 8. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in:
To Zoom in Zoom out View other areas of picture Delete picture View playback menu Exit to full-frame playback Create cropped copy (see below) Exit to shooting mode Press ( ) ( )
:Scroll Scroll :Zoom Zoom

26 Shutter button MENU

Creating a Cropped Copy If a icon is displayed in the monitor during playback zoom, the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be saved to a separate le. Pressing the shutter-release button displays the dialog shown at right; highlight Yes and press the center of the multi selector to create a new picture containing only the area visible in the monitor.
CROP Save this image as displayed?
Cropped Copies Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on cropped copies ( 69). 27
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting
If a icon appears on a picture during full-frame playback ( 26), D-lighting can be used to create a copy with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark and backlit subjects.
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Highlight OK. Create copy.
During playback, copies created with D-lighting are indicated by a icon.

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D-Lighting Copies created with D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. See the Appendix for more information on D-lighting copies ( 69). 28
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
The built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked with a icon in full-frame playback ( 26).
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Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo, press and hold the shutter-release button. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released. Do not touch the microphone during recording. Note that if a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. Playing Voice Memos During playback, pictures to which a voice memo has been appended are indicated by a icon. Press the shutter-release button to start and stop playback. Volume is controlled by the zoom button. Press to lower volume, to increase. Deleting Voice Memos To delete the voice memo for the current picture, press the button. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press the center to select. No: Exit without deleting the picture or voice memo. Yes: Delete both picture and voice memo. : Delete voice memo only.

Default 3.5" x 5" 5" x 7" Postcard 100mm x150mm Confirm
Paper Size The camera supports the following page sizes: Default (the default page size for the current printer), 3.5"x5", 5"x7", Postcard, 100mmx150mm, 4"x6", 8"x10", Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. 36
Printing Multiple Pictures
To print multiple pictures, press the MENU button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed ( 35). The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center to select.
Option Description Print Selection Print selected pictures (see below). Print All Images Print one copy of all images. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: Start Print: Print current print order ( 38). DPOF Printing Conrm: View print order. Press center of multi selector to start printing, or press MENU to exit. Cancel: Exit without printing. Paper Size Choose page size ( 36).

PictBridge

Print Selection selection Print All Images DPOF Printing Paper Size Cancel Confirm

DPOF PRINTING

006 prints Start Print Confirm Cancel Confirm
Printing Selected Pictures Choosing Print Selection displays the menu shown in Step 1.

PRINT SELECTION

Back Confirm
Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display.
Select current picture and set number of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked by icon. Choose number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 12 to select additional pictures.

006 PRINTS

Printing 002/006

Cancel

Conrm selection (to return to step 1 and change selection, press MENU button).
Start printing. PictBridge menu is displayed when printing is complete.*
* Press center of multi selector again to cancel before printing is complete.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The Print Set option in the playback menu ( 54) is used to create digital print orders for printing on DPOF-compatible devices ( 66). Selecting Print Set displays the menu shown in Step 1.

Format Do not turn the camera o or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. Use the Format option to format memory cards before rst use and reformat them regularly thereafter. Without regular formatting, performance will drop with use.
Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages from the following options:
Deutsch English Espaol Franais Italiano Nederlands German English Spanish French Italian Dutch Svenska Russian Swedish Japanese Simplied Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean
Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.
Option USB Description Select USB option for connection to computer ( printer ( 35). 33) or
Video Choose from NTSC and PAL ( 31). Mode Auto Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer to comTransfer puter ( 32).
Reset all Select Reset to restore camera settings to their default values ( 66).
Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level ( 10), choose a type that matches the batteries currently in use.
Option Alkaline COOLPIX (NiMH) Lithium Battery Type Alkaline EN-MH1-B2, oxy-nickel Lithium
Menus Choose how menus are displayed.
Firmware Version View the current camera rmware version.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
With the exception of Image mode, the following options are available only in mode. See Menus for information on viewing and using the shooting menu ( 3940).
Option Description SET-UP Display the setup menu. Image Mode Choose image size and quality. White Balance* Match white balance to the light source. Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Continuous* Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. BSS* Use BSS to choose the sharpest picture. Color Options* Control color. AF Area Mode Choose how the camera focuses. Autofocus Mode * See the Appendix for information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (

52 68).

Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image les. The size of the les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded ( 67), depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
Description Pictures are compressed less than Normal, producing higher quality images. Normal (2816) 2,816 2,112 Best choice in most situations. Normal (2048) 2,048 1,536 Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. PC Screen (1024) 1,Suited to computer display. TV Screen (640) Suited to e-mail or television viewing. High (2816) 2,816 2,112 Option Size (pixels)

The current setting is shown by an icon in the display.
Shooting Menu Settings See the Appendix for information on shooting menu defaults ( 48
White Balance Process pictures to produce natural colors under dierent types of light.
Description White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Auto Best choice in most situations. Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance unWhite Bal. Preset der unusual lighting conditions (see below). Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use under most types of uorescent lighting. Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. Use with the ash. Flash

Option

At settings other than Auto, the current setting is shown by an icon in the display.
Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
Place white or gray reference object under lighting that will be used during shooting.
Highlight White Bal.Preset.

Camera zooms in.

Preset White Balance Preset white balance can not be measured with the ash. 49
Frame reference object here

Highlight Measure.

Frame reference object.
* To restore most recent value for preset white balance, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector.
Preset white balance set to new value.
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure.
Option Description Camera analyzes distribution of brightness over Matrix wide area of frame, producing optimal results in most situations. Center- Camera meters entire of frame but assigns greatest Weighted weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits.
Continuous Capture a eeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.
Option Single Description One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 0.7 Continuous frames per second (fps). Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camMulti-Shot era takes 16 shots at about 3 fps and arranges 16 them in a single picture as shown at right. Image mode set to Normal (2816).
At settings other than Single, focus, exposure, and white balance are xed at the values for the rst picture in each series and the current setting is shown by an icon in the display.

Cleaning

Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove ngerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove ngerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. Body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe o any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered under warranty.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Storage

Turn the camera o when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is o before putting the camera away and remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic elds, such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures below 10 C (14 F) or above 50 C (122 F) are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
Notes on the Monitor The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be aected. When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as smear, does not appear in the nal photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies. Images in the monitor may be dicult to see in a bright light. The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or icker, contact your Nikon service representative. 60

Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.
Display (blinks) WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED AF ( blinks red) Problem Clock not set. Batteries running low. Batteries exhausted. Camera cannot focus. Solution Set clock. Ready spare batteries. Replace batteries. 7, 47

(blinks) WARNING ! ! Please wait for camera to nish recording
Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose 12, 53 picture. Use ash, or steady camera using triSlow shutter speed. Pic- pod, by placing camera on level sur- 11, 12, face, or by holding camera in both 14 tures may be blurred. hands with elbows against torso. Camera cannot perform Message clears from display automatiother operations until cally when recording is complete. recording is complete. Slide write-protect to write position. Use approved card. Check that connectors are clean. Conrm that memory card is correctly inserted.
MEMORY CARD IS WRITE Write-protect switch is PROTECTED in lock position. THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED Error accessing memory card. WARNING ! ! THIS CARD CANNOT BE READ CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO
to Memory card has not Highlight FORMAT and press been formatted for use format card, or turn camera o and re- 9, 46 place card. in camera. 55 61
Error occurred while re- Format internal memory or memory cording picture. card. Insert new memory card. Camera has run out of Format internal memory or memory le numbers. card. IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED or Cannot create cropped, Select picture that supports crop, D-lighting, or small copy. D-lighting, or small picture. Picture cannot be used Choose picture pixels or largfor welcome screen. er. Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination.
Problem Solution Time out error while re- Choose memory card with faster write CANNOT RECORD MOVIE 58 cording movie. speed. Choose smaller image size. 48 Delete pictures. 55 OUT OF MEMORY Memory card is full. Insert new memory card. 9 or Remove memory card and use inter- 9 nal memory. CARD CONTAINS NO No pictures available for IMAGES playback. File not created with FILE CONTAINS View le on computer or other device. NO IMAGE DATA COOLPIX L1. No pictures available ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN for display in welcome screen or slide show. THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE Picture is protected. Remove protection. 55 DELETED NEW CITY IS IN THE Destination in same No need to change time zones if desti- 42 CURRENT TIME ZONE time zone as home. nation is in same time zone as home. Turn camera o and then on again. If LENS ERROR Lens error. error persists, contact retailer or Nikon 10 representative. USB cable disconnected If PictureProject displays error, click OK during transfer or print- to exit. Resume operation after turning 3132 ing. camera o and reconnecting cable. COMMUNICATIONS ERROR USB option incorrect. Choose correct USB option. 33 PictureProject did not See the PictureProject reference manu start. al (on CD) for more information. NO IMAGES ARE MARKED No pictures selected for Select pictures for transfer and try 55 FOR TRANSFER transfer. again. Check battery level. 10 Transfer error. TRANSFER ERROR Check that USB cable is connected. 32 Turn camera o, remove and reinsert Error has occurred in batteries, and turn camera on. If error SYSTEM ERROR 7, 10 cameras internal cirpersists, contact retailer or Nikon repcuitry. resentative. Check printer. To resume, highlight RePRINTER ERROR CHECK PRINTER STATUS Printer error. sume (if available) and press.

Appendix

Defaults ( 39, 41, 48, 57) Choosing Reset for Reset All restores the following default settings: Option mode Flash mode ( 14) Self timer ( 15) Macro close-up ( 16) Exposure compensation ( Setup menu Welcome Screen ( 41) Photo Info ( 43) Brightness ( 43) Date Imprint ( 44) Button Sound ( 45) Shutter Sound ( 45) Start-up Sound ( 45) Blur Warning ( 45) Auto O ( 45) Sleep Mode ( 45) Auto Transfer ( 46) Menus ( 47) Default Auto O O 0.0 Animation Show info 3 O On Normal Normal On 1 min. On On Text Option Scene mode Portrait assist ( 19) Landscape assist ( 19) Sports assist ( 21) Night portrait assist ( 21) Shooting menu Image Mode ( 48) White Balance ( 49) Metering ( 50) Continuous ( 51) BSS ( 51) Color Options ( 52) AF-Area Mode ( 52) Autofocus Mode ( 52) Movie menu Movie Options ( 57) Autofocus Mode ( 57) PictBridge Paper Size ( 36, 37) Default Portrait
Normal (2816) Auto Matrix Single O Standard color Auto Single AF Small size 320 Continuous AF Default
Choosing Reset also clears the current le number ( 68) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available (to reset le numbering to 0001, delete all pictures before selecting Reset). All other settings are unaected, including Date ( 42), Date Counter ( 44), Language ( 46), USB ( 46), Video Mode ( 46), and Battery Type ( 47). Supported Standards DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among dierent makes of camera. DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers. PictBridge: A standard developed by in cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer. 66
Scene Mode Settings ( 17) The following table lists the default ash mode, self-timer, macro close-up, and exposure compensation settings for each scene. These settings are restored when the camera is turned o, or mode is selected, pictures are played back, or Reset is selected for Reset All in the setup menu. Settings in parentheses can be changed. Mode Flash mode ( 14) Self-timer ( 15) Macro close-up ( 16) Exp. comp. ( 16) ) (OFF) OFF (0.0) Portrait ( * Landscape (OFF) OFF (0.0) Sports OFF OFF (0.0) (OFF) OFF (0.0) Night portrait Party/Indoor ( ) (OFF) OFF (0.0) Beach/Snow ( AUTO) (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) (OFF) OFF (0.0) Sunset Dusk/Dawn (OFF) OFF (0.0) Night landscape (OFF) OFF (0.0) Close up ( ) (OFF) ON (0.0) Museum (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) OFF OFF 0.0 Fireworks show Copy ( ) (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) Back light (OFF) OFF (0.0) Panorama assist ( ) (OFF) (OFF) (0.0) * Default for Portrait right and Portrait left is AUTO. Other modes can be selected. Image Mode ( 48) and Movie Options ( 57) The following table lists the number of pictures or maximum total movie length that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures printed at 300 dpi. Image mode/movie options Internal memory (10 MB) 256 MB memory card Print size (cm / in.) High (2816) / Normal (2816) / Normal (2048) / PC Screen (1024) / TV Screen (640) / TV Movie s 5 min. 40 s Small Size s 6 min. 30 s Smaller Size min. 2 s 25 min. * All gures are approximate. Maximum total movie length and number of pictures that can be stored varies with make of memory card and, in the case of JPEG images, with the type of scene recorded. If memory remains for more than 9999 pictures, exposure count display will show 9999. 67

Copies ( 27, 28, 56) Copies created using crop ( 27), D-lighting ( 28), and small picture ( 56) have the same transfer marking as the original but are not marked for printing or protection. Copies created using Copy ( 56) have the same protection marking as the original but are not marked for printing or transfer. The crop and small picture options can not be used with copies created with crop or small picture; D-lighting is not available with copies created with D-lighting. Time Zones ( 78, 42) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( 78, 42).
GMT +/ Location 11 Midway, Samoa 10 Hawaii, Tahiti 9 Alaska, Anchorage 8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver 7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz 6 CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City 5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima 4 Caracas, Manaus 3 Buenos Aires, So Paulo 2 Fernando de Noronha 1 Azores 0 London, Casablanca GMT +/ +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 +12 Location Madrid, Paris, Berlin Athens, Helsinki Moscow, Nairobi Abu Dhabi, Dubai Islamabad, Karachi Colombo, Dhaka Bangkok, Jakarta Beijing, Hong Kong (HK), Singapore Tokyo, Seoul Sydney, Guam New Caledonia Auckland, Fiji
Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1-B2 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries ( 6, 58) An MH-71 battery charger and rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries are provided with the camera in some regions and are also available as options ( 58). NiMH batteries may suer a temporary drop in capacity if charged after long periods of disuse or before being fully discharged. They will return to normal after being refreshed a few times as described below. 1 Insert both batteries into the charger ( 6).
2 Press the REFRESH button until the REFRESH lamp lights and close the lid. The REFRESH lamp turns o when the batteries are fully discharged. The batteries can now be removed or left in the MH-71 to recharge ( 6). Unplug the charger after removing the batteries. To resume charging before the batteries are fully discharged, or to refresh the batteries once charging has begun, press the REFRESH button for about two seconds. Batteries that retain a charge for only short periods after being refreshed have reached the end of their working life and can no longer be used.

Specications

Nikon COOLPIX L1 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Eective pixels CCD Image size (pixels) Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom 6.2 million
-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.37 million 2,816 2,112 (2816, 2816) 1,(1024) 2,048 1,536 (2048) (640) Zoom-Nikkor with 5 optical zoom F=6.3 31.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: mm) f/2.9 f/5.elements in 7 groups Up to 4 (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 760 mm)

Specications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specications are subject to change without notice. EN-MH1-B2 NiMH Batteries The capacity of NiMH batteries will drop if they are charged repeatedly without rst being fully discharged. The batteries will return to normal once fully discharged. Note that NiMH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use; refresh the batteries immediately before use. 71
Symbols (auto) mode, 1012 (delete) button, 13, 26, 27, 29 (movie) mode, 25 (playback) button, 13, 2630 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , see (scene) mode (wait) icon, 61 A Accessories, 58 AEL, 24 AF, see Focus, indicator AF-area mode, 52 Assist modes, 1821 Autofocus, see Focus Auto-focus mode movie menu, 57 shooting menu, 52 Auto o, 10, 45 Auto transfer, see Interface A/V cable, 31 A/V-out connector, 3, 31 B Backlit subjects, 14, 23 Batteries, 67, 47 Battery level indicator, 10, 61 Battery type, 47 Best Shot Selector, 23, 51 Black-and-white, 52 Blur, 12, 45, 61, 64 Blur warning, 45 Brightness, see Monitor settings BSS, see Best Shot Selector Burst shooting, see Continuous; Scene, Sports ( ) Button sound, see Sound settings C Clock, see Date Close-ups, 16, 23 Color options, 52, 68 Computer, 3133, 46 copying pictures to, 3133 Continuous, 51 Continuous AF, see Focus, mode Copies, 69. See also Copy (playback menu); Cropping pictures; D-lighting; Small pic. Copy (playback menu), 56 Cropping pictures, 27 Cyanotype, 52 D Date, 78, 42, 44 Date and time, see Date printing, 38, 44 Date counter, see Date imprint Date imprint, 44 Daylight saving time, see Date DCF, see Design rule for Camera File system Default settings, 66, 67 Delete, 55 Deleting pictures, 13, 26, 55 in full-frame playback, 13, 26 selected pictures, 55 Design rule for Camera File system, 66 Digital Print Order Format, 3738, 66 Direct Print, see PictBridge D-lighting, 28 DPOF, see Digital Print Order Format E E-mail, 48 Error messages, 6162 Exif 2.2, 66 Exif Print, see Exif 2.2 Exposure compensation, 16 Extension, 68 F Face-priority AF, 1920 Fill ash, 14 Firmware, 47 Firmware version, 47 Flash, 14, 67 mode, 14, 66, 67 Flash lamp, 3, 14 Focus, 45, 12, 52, 53, 57 area, 45, 12, 52 face-priority, 1920 indicator, 5, 12 lock, 53 mode, 52, 57 movie, 57 shooting, 52 Format, 9, 46 Format card, 46 Format memory, 46 Framing, 11, 1821, 43, 52, 53 assist, 1821 guides, 1821, 43 H Help, 40 I Image mode, 17, 48 Image size, see Image mode Indoor photography, 12, 14, 22 Interface, 3135, 46 Internal memory, 45, 9, 46, 67 capacity of, 67 formatting, 46 J JPEG, 68 JPG, 68 L Landscapes, 19, 2223 Language, 7, 46 Language, choosing, 7 Lens, 2, 60 M Macro close-up, 16 Memory cards, 45, 9, 46, 58, 67 approved, 58 capacity of, 67 formatting, 46 inserting and removing, 9 Memory card slot, 2, 9 Menus, 39 MENU button, 3, 39 Menus, 47 Metering, 50 Mode selector, 3 Monitor, 3, 45, 10, 43, 60 brightness, 43 indicators in, 45 Monitor settings, 43 MOV, 68 Movies, 25, 30, 57 recording, 25, 57

Upgrading the Firmware for the COOLPIX L1 (L101)
Upgrading the Firmware for the COOLPIX L1 (L101) Macintosh
Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to upgrade the firmware for the COOLPIX L1 (L101) digital camera. If you are not confident that you can perform the update successfully, the update can be performed by a Nikon service representative.

Get ready

To upgrade the camera firmware, you will need: The camera A UC-E6 USB cable or a SD card reader One of the following power sources: An EH-62B AC adapter kit Two fully-charged EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries Two fresh AA batteries (alkaline, oxy-nickel, or lithium) A Nikon-approved memory card that has been formatted in the camera The camera Guide to Digital Photography
Check the current camera firmware version

1 Turn the camera on.

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2 Press the MENU button and select SET-UP from the camera menus. 3 The setup menu will be displayed in the camera monitor. Select Firmware Version.
version will 4 The current firmwarewith firmwarebe displayed. This upgrade can be used version 1.2. Same dialog is displayed for COOLPIX L101.
5 Exit to the setup menu and turn the camera off.
Download and extract the new firmware
Click the L01v13en.sit.hqx link on the download site and download the file. Once download is complete, a.sit file will be created automatically. This file will then be automatically extracted to create an L1 Update folder containing the following files and folders (folder names are the same for the COOLPIX L1 and L101): release.txt: Details the changes made with the release of firmware version 1.3 Folder containing camera firmware firmware: firmware. Camera firmware (in firmware folder) bin:
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Copy the firmware to the memory card
The firmware can be copied to the camera memory card either by connecting the computer directly to the camera using the USB cable, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader.

Direct USB Connection

Note:Use the EH-62B AC adapter kit, fully-charged EN-MH1 rechargeable NiMH batteries, or fresh AA batteries (alkaline, oxy-nickel, or lithium). camera off and insert a formatted memory card. For 1 Turn the cards, see the camera Guide to Digital Photography.information on formatting memory
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select 2 Turn the camera on. Press the MENU button andthe Mass storage for the Interface > USB option in setup menu.
3 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below.

UC-E6 USB cable

4 Turn the camera on. If PictureProject is installed, it will start automatically; click Cancel to exit.
on the 5 An untitled volume will appearvolume.desktop. Copy the firmware folder from the L1 Update folder to this untitled

In Mac OS X, untitled volumes are labeled NO NAME
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When copying is complete, open the firmware folder on the untitled volume and confirm that it contains the file firmware.bin.
6 Disconnect the camera from the computer. For more information, see the Guide to Digital Photography.

Card Reader

reader to the computer and insert a 1 Connect the card installed, it will start automatically; formatted memory card. If PictureProject is click Cancel to exit. on the 2 An untitled volume will appearvolume desktop. Copy the firmware folder from the L1 Update folder to this untitled as described in Step5 of Direct USB Connection.
3 Drag the untitled volume into the Trash and remove the memory card from the card reader.
Update the camera firmware
During the update, do not: Removing the memory card Turning the camera off Unplugging or disconnecting the AC adapter Removing the battery Subjecting the camera to powerful electromagnetic noise Any of the above actions could cause the camera to become inoperable.
1 Insert the memory card containing the firmware and turn the camera on. 2 Press the MENU button and select SET-UP from the camera menus.
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3 The setup menu will be displayed in the camera monitor. Select Firmware Version.
displayed. Select Yes 4 A firmware update dialog will beselector to begin the and press the center of the multi update. Same dialog is displayed for COOLPIX L101.
The message shown at right will be displayed while the update is in progress.
The message shown at right will be displayed when the update is complete.
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5 Confirm that the update was completed successfully. 5-1. Turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
5-2. Check the camera firmware version as described in Step2, Check the current camera firmware version. 5-3. If the version displayed is 1.3, the update was successful. Same dialog is displayed for COOLPIX L101.
If the update was not successful, contact a Nikon service representative.
6 Format the memory card.
changed the USB setting from PTP 7 If you to the USB menu and select PTP. to Mass storage to update the camera firmware, return This completes the firmware update.