English

Thank you for your purchase of an MH-71 Battery Charger. The MH-71 is used to recharge Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before use.
Notices 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 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, 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 a particular installation. If this 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTIONS Modications The FCC requires the user to be notied that any changes or modications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. The accessory power cord must be used For USA only: Over AC 125 V Use a power cord suited to the voltage in use with AC 250 V 15 A rated plugs (NEMA 6P-15) and a minimum of SVT type cord for insulation and for anything over AWG 18 in size. 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 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.

Deutsch

Vielen Dank fr Ihr Vertrauen in Nikon-Produkte. Das Akkuladegert MH-71 ist ein Schnellladegert fr Nickel-Metallhydrid-Akkus (NiMH) vom Typ Nikon EN-MH1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch, bevor Sie das Akkuladegert verwenden.

Franais

Nous vous remercions davoir fait lacquisition du chargeur daccumulateur MH-71. Le MH-71 est destin recharger les accus Ni-MH rechargeables Nikon (EN-MH1). Veuillez lire attentivement toutes les instructions de ce mode demploi avant dutiliser ce chargeur.

Espaol

Gracias por adquirir el cargador de pilas MH-71. El MH-71 se utiliza para cargar las pilas Ni-MH recargables EN-MH1 de Nikon. Antes de utilizarlo, lea detenidamente este manual.
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Las pilas usadas pueden ser tiles. Recclelas siguiendo las normas locales.
/ Power cable* / Netzkabel* / Cordon dalimentation* / Cable de corriente* / Kabel* / Netsnoer* / Cavo di alimentazione* / */ * / *
* Shape of cable depends on country * Das mit Ihrem Ladegert mitgelieferte Netzkabel kann von der hier gezeigten Abbildung abweichen. * La forme du cordon dpend du pays dacquisition. * La forma del cable depende del pas en el que se haya adquirirdo. * Kabelns form r landsspecik. * De vorm van het snoer hangt af van het land van aankoop. * La forma del cavo di alimentazione dipende dal paese di uso. *

Safety Precautions

To ensure proper operation, read this manual thoroughly before using this product. After reading, be sure to keep it where it can be seen by all those who use the product.

Precautions for Use

IMPORTANT
The Nikon MH-71 is for use with Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only. Do not attempt to recharge any other batteries with the MH-71. The charger and batteries may become warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The time needed to charge the batteries may increase as the batteries age or if the battery temperature rises during charging. Once charging is complete, remove the batteries from the battery charger. Remove the power cable from the power outlet when not in use. The charger must be face up while in use (the face with the CHARGE and REFRESH lamps must be uppermost). Do not tilt the charger while charging. Should an abnormality or malfunction occur, discontinue use immediately and request repairs from your retailer or local Nikon representative.

* *

/ REFRESH button / REFRESH-Taste / Commande REFRESH / Botn REFRESH / REFRESH-knapp / REFRESH knop / Pulsante REFRESH / REFRESH / REFRESH / REFRESH / REFRESH lamp / REFRESH-Anzeige / Voyant REFRESH / Indicador luminoso REFRESH / REFRESH-lampa / REFRESH lampje / Spia REFRESH / REFRESH / REFRESH /REFRESH / CHARGE lamp / CHARGE-Anzeige / Voyant CHARGE / Indicador luminoso CHARGE / Laddningslampa / CHARGE-lampje / Spia di CHARGE / / / CHARGE
Precautions for Use (Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries)
/ AC inlet / Anschuss fr Netzkabel / Connecteur lectrique / Entrada CA / AC-ingng / Netznoer aansluiting / Ingresso AC / / / AC / Rechargeable EN-MH1 Ni-MH Batteries (sold separately) / Wiederauadbarer Nickel-Metallhydrid-Akku EN-MH1 (als Zubehr erhltlich) / Accus rechargeables Ni-MH EN-MH1 (vendus sparment) / Pilas recargables Ni-MH EN-MH1 (a la venta por separado) / Uppladdningsbara EN-MH1 Ni-MH-batterier (sljes separat) / Oplaadbare EN-MH1 Ni-MH batterijen (apart leverbaar) / Batterie ricaricabili EN-MH1 al Ni-MH (acquistabili separatamente) / EN-MH1 Ni-MH / EN-MH1 Ni-MH / Ni-MH EN-MH1

These rechargeable batteries are to be used exclusively with Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras that accept two Ni-MH batteries. Please note that COOLPIX cameras that accept these batteries can not be used with any other Ni-MH batteries. Rechargeable batteries may require frequent recharging immediately after purchase or after being left unused for an extended period. This is characteristic of this type of battery, and the batteries will charge fully after being refreshed a few times. For best performance, charge batteries at an ambient temperature of 1830 C (6486 F). Always charge both batteries at the same time. If you are using more than one pair of EN-MH1 batteries, identify the batteries in each pair by marking them where shown in Figure 2 (A) to avoid mixing batteries with different charges. Do not use batteries if the outer casing is peeling. The internal temperature of the batteries may rise while the batteries are in use. If you attempt to recharge the batteries while the internal temperature is elevated, the batteries will not charge or will charge only partially. Wait for the batteries to cool before charging. You may notice radio or television interference when charging batteries. Keep the charger away from radio and television receivers during charging. Do not attempt to recharge fully-charged batteries. Failure to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance. When storing the batteries for extended periods, take them out about once a year, charge them fully, and then use them until no charge remains. You can then return the batteries to storage. Charging Ni-MH batteries that have not been fully discharged may result in a memory effect, causing the batteries to lose their charge quickly. The batteries will return to normal after being refreshed a few times. The batteries should also be refreshed a few times after being lseft unused for an extended period. 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.
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle your batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Auaden der Nikon-NiMH-Akkus EN-MH1 (Abbildung 1)
1 Verbinden Sie das Netzkabel mit dem Akkuladegert (Abbildung 1-a). 2 Netzanschlusskabel in Netzsteckdose stecken. Das CHARGE-Anzeige
leuchtet jetzt. 3 Setzen Sie zwei Akkus vom Typ EN-MH1 wie auf dem Ladegert gekennzeichnet in das Akkufach ein (Abbildung 1-b). Die CHARGE-Anzeige beginnt zu blinken. Schlieen Sie anschlieend die Abdeckung. Die Akkus sind vollstndig aufgeladen, wenn die CHARGE-Anzeige nicht mehr blinkt. 4 Wenn der Ladevorgang beendet ist, nehmen Sie die Akkus aus dem Ladefach (drcken Sie dazu auf das mit einem Minuszeichen gekennzeichnete Ende des Akkus (Abbildung 1-c)) und ziehen das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose.

Luz de CHARGE Brilla constantemente Parpadea Brilla constantemente Parpadea rpidamente Nikon EN-MH1 No insertada Insertada Insertada Descripcin Cargador enchufado: introduzca las pilas recargables EN-MH1. Pilas recargndose. Carga completa (pilas totalmente cargadas): extraiga las pilas del MH-71 tal como se describe ms arriba. La temperatura no est dentro de los lmites mencionados Utilice el cargador en un lugar con la temperatura indicada. La EN-MH1 est averiada* Deje de cargar la batera inmediatamente y desconecte el cargador.
Recharging Nikon EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (Figure 1)
1 Plug the AC adapter plug into the battery charger (Figure 1-a). 2 Plug the wall plug into a power outlet. The CHARGE lamp will light. 3 Open the lid and insert a pair of EN-MH1 batteries as indicated on the charger (Figure 4 Once charging is complete, open the lid and remove the EN-MH1 batteries (press down
Battery charger recharging state and recommendations
Chargeur branch : insrez les accus rechargeables EN-MH1. Les accus se rechargent. La recharge est termine (les accus sont rechargs) : retirez-les du chargeur MH-71 comme dcrit ci-dessus. La temprature environnante ne permet pas un fonctionnement correct du chargeur MH-71 Utilisez le chargeur dans la plage de tempratures autorise. Laccumulateur rechargeable EN-MH1 na pas fonctionn correctement * Arrtez de recharger les accus et dbranchez le chargeur.
1-b). The CHARGE lamp will start to blink. Close the lid. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. on the end of each battery and remove it from the charger (Figure 1-c)) and then unplug the charger from the power outlet.
CHARGE lamp Glows Blinks Glows Nikon Description EN-MH1 Not inserted Charger plugged in: insert EN-MH1 rechargeable batteries. Inserted Batteries recharging Charging is complete (batteries are fully charged): remove batteries from the Inserted MH-71 as described above. Temperature is outside designated range: use charger inside designated temInserted perature range. EN-MH1 has malfunctioned: stop charging immediately and unplug charger.*

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. x

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L4 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 first 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. Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual and the Quick Start Guide may differ from the actual display.
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. 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/

Parts of the Camera

Shutter-release button ( 16) Power switch ( 9) Power-on lamp (
9) Self-timer lamp ( 20) Built-in flash ( 18)

Eyelet for camera strap

Lens (

14, 78)

Lens cover closed
Power cord channel cover for optional AC adapter ( 76) Battery-chamber cover (
Lens cover Battery chamber ( 6)
Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown below.
Replacing the connector cover

Monitor (

4, 13, 17) MENU button ( 53)
Connector cover ( 41, 42, 47)
Zoom button ( 14). See also: (thumbnail playback): 37 (playback zoom): 39 (help): 55

Multi selector (

Memory card slot cover ( 11) Flash lamp ( 18) Tripod socket (delete) button 17, 37, 38)
Mode selector 13, 23, 33) (playback) button ( 17, 37) (auto) mode ( 13)

(scene) mode (

(movie) mode ( 33)
The Multi Selector Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items, then press the center to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to:
( : Display self-timer menu ( 20) : Display macro closeup mode menu ( 22) : Display flash mode menu 18) : Perform D-lighting ( : Transfer picture ( 40) 42)

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings):

Shooting

Shooting mode. 13, 23, 33 Exposure lock.. 31 Macro close-up mode.. 22 Zoom indicator. 14, 22 Focus indicator.. 15 Flash mode. 18 Camera shake icon. 16 Internal memory/Memory card indicator.. 11 Battery level indicator.. 13 Sensitivity.. 16 Date not set/Time zone indicator.. 57, 81
12 Self-timer indicator. Date imprint/Date counter. Number of exposures 19 20
remaining. 13, 91 Movie length. 33, 91 Focus area. 15 Image mode.. 65 Exposure compensation. 68 Color options.. 70 White balance.. 66 Best Shot Selector (BSS)/Continuous shooting mode. 68, 69

Playback

OK : START 8

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1 Current folder. File number and type. Internal memory/Memory card

indicator.. 11

4 Battery level indicator.. D-Lighting guide.. Current frame number/Total

number of frames/ Movie length.. 34, 37
D-Lighting icon. 40 Movie playback indicator. 34 Image mode.. 65 Movie indicator. 34 Protect icon.. 73 Print-order icon. 50 Transfer icon.. 43, 73 Time of recording.. 9 Date of recording.. 9
First Steps Inserting Batteries
The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of purchase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 battery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1 batteries.
Charge the batteries (EN-MH1 batteries only)
If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to Insert the batteries on the following page.
Plug the charger in Connect the power cable to the charger (1) and then plug it into a power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp will light (3). Charge the batteries Insert the batteries as indicated on the charger. The CHARGE lamp will start to blink. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. A pair of new or fully exhausted batteries will charge in about two and a half hours.

Insert the batteries

Open the battery chamber. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries as shown.
Close the battery chamber.
Is the Camera Off? Confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing batteries. Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iiiii and 79 of this manual. The camera can be used with AA alkaline (LR6) batteries, Nikon rechargeable ENMH1 NiMH batteries, ZR6 oxyride batteries, and FR6/L91 lithium batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
Peeling or damaged insulation
Insulation does not reach negative terminal

Flat negative terminal

The Battery Type Menu After replacing the batteries, check that the option selected for Battery Type in the setup menu matches the type of battery used ( 64).
Power saving modes and auto power off This camera features a three-stage power saving function, which works as follows if no operation is attempted for the times shown while the power is on. Approx. five seconds: The monitor brightness will be reduced to about 50% normal brightness. Approx. one minute (default setting): The monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode. The power-on lamp blinks. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. (The length of time before entering the standby mode can be changed.) Approx. three minutes after the camera has entered standby mode: The camera will turn off. EN-MH1 Batteries Charge EN-MH1 batteries before first use. Charge and use as a set: do not charge batteries one at a time or mix batteries from different pairs. Note that the batteries may tend to discharge more quickly when new or after a long period of disuse. The batteries will retain a charge longer once they have been used and recharged several times. Memory effects that result in reduced battery capacity can be avoided by periodically refreshing the batteries as described in the Appendix ( 94).

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Deleting Unwanted Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the button. A confirmation 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)?

Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.43 m (1 ft. 4 in.9 ft. 10 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.41.7 m (1 ft. 4 in.5 ft. 7 in.). The following flash modes are available:

Description

Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. 19). Auto with red- Reduces red eye in portraits ( eye reduction Off Fill flash Slow sync
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to fill-in (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Flash OK :Confirm

Press the flash mode button.
Highlight the desired mode and press the center of the multi selector. The selected flash mode icon appears at the top of the monitor. If AUTO is selected, the icon extinguishes automatically after five seconds. The selection made in (auto) mode is stored in memory even after the camera has been turned off.
The setting will be canceled if five seconds pass without pressing the center of the multi selector.
Red-eye Reduction The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subjects pupils to contract before the flash fires. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will process the image to further reduce its effects (In-Camera Red-eye Fix; note that this may slightly increase the time needed to record the picture). This mode is not recommended where a quick shutter response is required; if the desired results are not achieved, try again at a different flash setting. The Flash Lamp The flash lamp shows flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

0h 0m30s

See Movie Options: The Movie Menu ( and focus options.
35) for information on movie size
Recording Movies The flash ( 18) and self-timer ( 20) are not available in movie mode. Macro closeup can be used ( 22). Optical zoom cannot be adjusted during recording. See the Appendix for information on the maximum total length of movie that can be recorded ( 91).

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback ( 37), movies ( 33) are indicated by a icon.
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To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation.
Control Description Rewind movie while center of multi selector is pressed. Advance movie while center of multi selector is pressed. Playback pause. Advance paused movie one frame. Rewind paused movie one frame. Resume playback. End movie and return to full-frame playback.
Movie Options: The Movie Menu
The movie menu contains the options shown below. To display the movie menu:
MOVIE SET-UP Movie options Auto-focus mode

Press MENU button.

Movie Options
Movies can be recorded at the following sizes:

Option

TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160

Size (pixels)

160 120

Frames per second

MOVIE OPTIONS TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160

MENU Exit OK Confirm

Auto-focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Single AF

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when shutter-release button is not pressed.
AUTO-FOCUS MODE Single AF Full-time AF

Full-time AF

Movies See the Appendix for information on movie menu defaults ( 88) and on the maximum total length of movie that can be recorded at different settings ( 91).
Viewing Pictures on the Camera
To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (fullframe playback), press the button (if the camera is off, pressing the button for about one second will turn the camera on in playback mode). The following operations can be performed:

View next picture

View playback menu Still: Enhance contrast Movie: Play movie Exit to shooting mode

Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting
If a icon appears on a picture during fullframe playback ( 37), D-lighting can be used to create a copy with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark and backlit subjects.
D-Lighting OK Cancel OK Confirm

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Confirmation dialog is displayed.
Highlight OK and press the center of the multi selector. The enhanced brightness copy is made.
During playback, copies created with D-lighting are indicated by a icon.
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 ( 92).
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can also: View pictures on TV and record movies to video (see below) Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing ( 42) Print pictures on a home printer ( 46) or order prints from photofinisher Before connecting the camera to another device, it may be necessary to change the Interface settings in the setup menu ( 64). See Menus ( 53) for more information. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during connection, use fresh batteries or an optional EH-65A AC adapter kit.

Viewing Pictures on TV

The Interface>Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards for analog video output ( 64). Select a standard to match the television.

VIDEO MODE NTSC PAL

Turn the camera off and connect the video cable. Connect the black plug to the camera, the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV. Tune the television to the video channel. For details, consult the documentation for the TV. Press the button for about one second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor will remain off and the television will show the image normally shown in the monitor.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Before pictures can be transferred (copied) to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see reference CD and Quick Start Guide. To transfer pictures to a computer:
Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.
Choose an Interface>USB option as described in Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer ( 44).

USB PTP Mass storage

Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown at right.

Turn the camera on.

Press the center of the multi selector to copy all marked pictures to the computer.
The following messages will be displayed:
PREPARING TO TRANSFER TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO COMPUTER TRANSFER COMPLETED
The pictures will be displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete.
Disconnect the camera as described in Disconnecting the Camera ( 45).
Marking Pictures for Transfer Pictures marked for transfer are shown by a icon during playback. By default, all pictures are automatically marked for transfer. Two options control transfer marking: Interface>Auto transfer (setup menu): Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer ( 64). Transfer marking (playback menu): Change marking for existing pictures ( 73). The PictureProject Transfer Button To copy both marked and unmarked pictures to the computer, click the PictureProject Transfer button instead of pressing the center of the multi selector in Step 5.

Print multiple pictures ( 50)

Disconnect USB cable

Other Ways to Print Pictures Pictures can also be printed by: Inserting a memory card in the printer: If the printer is equipped with a card slot, a memory card can be inserted in the printer and pictures printed directly from the card. If the printer supports DPOF, the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 52). See the printer manual for details. Taking memory cards to a digital print service: If the service supports DPOF, the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for printing ( 52). Transferring pictures to a computer: Once transferred to a computer ( 42), pictures can be printed using imaging software. See the application and printer manuals for details.
Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Two options are available for printing the date of recording on pictures: Date imprint ( 60) and Print set>Date ( 52).

Date imprint

Must be set before picture is taken Date permanently imprinted on picture

Print set>Date

Set after picture is taken Date stored separately
Date appears whenever picture is printed Date only appears when picture is printed on DPOF-compatible printer The date only appears once; Print set>Date cannot be used to print two dates on pictures with a date imprint.

Connecting the Printer

Turn the printer on.
Set the Interface>USB option in the setup menu to PTP ( 64). See Menus ( 53) for more information on menu operations.
Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed. The camera will then enter full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the monitor.

PictBridge

Printing Pictures One at a Time
PRINT MENU Start print Copies Paper size OK Confirm
Select a desired picture.
* To choose picture from thumbnail list, press ( ) and use multi selector to highlight desired picture, or press ( ) to exit to full-frame playback.

Display print options.

MENU Back OK Start print
Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select:

Start print

Start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press center of multi selector. Camera returns to PictBridge playback display when printing is complete; repeat from Step 1 to print additional pictures. Press multi selector up or down to choose number of copies (up to 9). Press center of multi selector to return to previous menu.

Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Sound settings Blur warning Auto off Format memory/ Format card Language Interface Reset all Battery Type Firmware version
Choose how menus are displayed. Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Set clock and choose home and destination time zones. Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. Imprint date or birthday counter on pictures. Adjust sound and volume settings. Turn blur warning on or off. Choose when monitor will turn off to save power. Format internal memory or memory card. Choose language for camera menus and messages. Adjust settings for connection to television or computer. Restore camera settings to default values. Choose type of battery inserted in camera. Display camera firmware version. 64 64
Default Settings See the Appendix for information on setup menu defaults (
Choose how menus are displayed.
SET-UP Shooting menu Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings MENU Exit OK Confirm ? 1/3 WELCOME IMAGE SELECT MENUS Text Icons
MENU Exit OK Confirm MENU Exit OK Confirm ? Help

Welcome Screen

Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. To select a picture from internal memory or the memory card to use as a welcome screen, choose Select an image (the image used in the welcome screen is a copy of the selected image and does not change when the original is deleted or the memory card is removed).
WELCOME IMAGE SELECT Disable welcome Nikon Animation Select an image

COOLPIX

Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.

Date Time zone

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Set camera clock to current date and time ( 9). Choose home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone ( 93); turn daylight saving time on or off.
Date Time zone MENU Exit OK Confirm --

To switch between home (

) and travel destination (

) time zones:

To switch between home ( ) and travel destination ( ) time zones: Highlight or and press the center of the multi selector. The clock is set to the time in the selected time zone. The current selection is indicated by a dot.
TIME ZONE 10.10.2006 15:30 London, Casablanca DaylightSaving OK London, Casablanca DaylightSaving MENU Exit OK Confirm
* To change the home or travel destination time zone, highlight or , then press the multi selector right. Choose a time zone and daylight saving time as described in Basic Setup ( 9).

SOUND SETTINGS ON Button sound ON Shutter sound ON Start-up sound
Shutter sound Start-up sound

Blur Warning

Choose whether or not the blur warning is displayed ( 16). Note that the warning may not always be displayed ( 85).

BLUR WARNING Off On

Auto Off
Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power ( 8).

Auto off Sleep Mode

AUTO OFF Auto off Sleep Mode 1m OFF
Choose delay before monitor turns off when no operations are performed. Select On or Off. If On is selected, monitor will turn off if no change is detected in brightness of subject for 30 s (Auto off set to 1 min. or less) or 1 min. (Auto off set to 5 min. or more).
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for a minimum of three minutes when menus are displayed, and for thirty minutes during a slide show.

Format Memory/

Format Card
FORMAT MEMORY WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format MENU Exit OK Confirm
If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format card and formats the memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data. Be sure to make copies as required before formatting. Two format options are available when a memory card is inserted: Quick format (formats only areas of the card on which data are stored) and Format (formats entire card). Format is not available when batteries are low.
MEMORY CARD FORMAT Quick format Format
Format Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card during formatting. Use the Format option to format memory cards before first 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 Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean

Interface

Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.
USB Video mode Auto transfer
INTERFACE USB Video mode Auto transfer
Select USB option for connection to computer ( 42) or printer ( 47). Choose from NTSC and PAL ( 41). Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer to computer ( 43).

Reset All

Select Reset all to restore camera settings to their default values ( 88).
RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values No Reset MENU Exit OK Confirm

Battery Type

To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level ( 13), choose a type that matches the batteries currently in use.

No picture taken when shutterrelease button is pressed
Camera is in playback mode: press button. Menus are displayed: press MENU button. Batteries are exhausted. Flash lamp blinks: flash is charging.
Camera cannot focus using autofocus
Subject is low in contrast, dominated 15 by repeating geometric patterns, covers too small an area of the frame, or contains many fine details, objects of sharply differing brightness, or objects at different distances from the camera. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance. Focus error. Turn camera off and then 13 on again. Use flash. Use BSS. Use tripod and self-timer. Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is outside range of flash. Exposure compensation is too low. Subject is backlit: select (scene mode) or use fill flash. 68 18, 30

Pictures are blurred

Pictures are too dark (underexposed)
Randomly-spaced bright pixels (noise) appear in image
Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by: Using flash Choosing , , , , , , , , or in scene mode Lens is dirty. Clean lens. White balance does not match light source. Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically in (movie) mode and some scene modes or when option other than Single is selected for Continuous or BSS is on. Flash is reflecting from particles in air. Turn flash off.

18, 68, 69

Pictures are smeared Colors are unnatural Flash does not fire
Bright specks in pictures taken with flash
Blur warning is not displayed
Blur warning is not displayed in selftimer mode or when , , , or is selected in scene mode, option other than Single is selected for Continuous, or BSS is on. 20, 23, 68, 69
No sound when shutter is released Off selected for Sound settings>Shutter sound. Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while shooting movies. Digital zoom is not available in framing assist modes or when Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous.

23, 33, 68

Image mode not available
Image mode cannot be adjusted when 27, 68 Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous or Sports composite is selected in scene mode. Camera clock has not been set. Date does not appear on movies or on pictures taken using panorama assist. File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 240. These options cannot be used with movies and may not be available with pictures created with other cameras. Select picture that supports crop, Dlighting, or small picture. No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. Use PictureProject Transfer button to transfer pictures. Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX L4. 57 30, 34

Date imprint not available Date not appearing on pictures File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on picture
Cannot use crop, D-lighting, or small picture options
Cannot mark pictures for transfer
Transfer marking does not appear
PictureProject does not start when camera is connected
Camera is off. Batteries are exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Appropriate USB option is not selected. Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows only). See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for further information.
Pictures not displayed on television Choose correct video mode. Format memory > Format option not available Batteries are low.

41 13, 63

Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

Appendix

Defaults ( 54, 56, 65) Choosing Reset for Reset all restores the following default settings:
mode Flash mode ( Self timer ( 18) 20)

Default

Auto OFF OFF
Scene mode Portrait assist ( Landscape assist ( 27) Sports assist ( 27) 25)
Macro close-up ( 22) Setup menu Welcome screen ( 57) Photo info ( Brightness ( Date imprint ( Button sound ( Shutter sound ( 61) Start-up sound ( 61) Blur warning ( Auto off ( 62) 62) 62)
Night portrait assist ( 28) Animation Show info 3 Off Shooting menu Image mode ( White balance ( 66) 65) Normal (2272) Auto

59) 59) 60)

Exposure Compensa- 0 tion ( 68) Continuous ( BSS ( 69) 68) Single Off Standard color

61) ON ON ON On 1m Off

Color Options ( 70) Movie menu Movie options ( 35) Auto-focus mode ( 36) PictBridge Paper size ( 49)

Small size 320 Single AF

Sleep Mode ( Auto transfer ( Menus ( 57)

64) On Text

Choosing Reset also clears the current file number ( 92) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available (to reset file numbering to 0001, delete all pictures before selecting Reset). All other settings are unaffected, including Date ( 57), Date counter ( 60), Language ( 63), USB ( 64), Video mode 64). ( 64), and Battery Type ( Supported Standards DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different 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 Exifcompliant 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.

Face-priority AF, 26 Fill flash, 18 Firmware, 64 Firmware version, 64 Flash, 18, 88, 90 Flash lamp, 3, 19 Flash mode, 18, 90 Focus, 4, 15, 36 area, 15 indicator, 15 lock, 16 mode, 36 Format, 12, 63 Format card, 63 Format memory, 63 Framing, 14, 24 assist, 24 guide, 24 Framing assist, 24
Camera strap, 2 Clock, 57 Close-up, 22 Color options, 70 Computer, 41, 42, 64 Connector cover, 3, 41, 42, 47 Copy, 39, 40, 75 Cropping picture, 39 Cyanotype, 70
Date, 57 Date and time printing, 60 Date counter, 60 Date imprint, 52, 60 DCF (Design rule for Camera File System), 89 Default setting, 88 Delete, 73 Deleting picture, 17, 38, 73 D-lighting, 40 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 50, 89
Accessories, 76 AE-L, 31 AF (auto-focus) indicator, 15 Assist modes, 24 Auto off, 62 Auto-focus mode, 36

Help, 55

Image mode, 65 Indoor photography, 29 Interface, 64 Internal memory capacity, 91 format, 63 icon, 4
Backlit subjects, 7, 18, 30 Battery, ii, iii, 6, 7, 13, 64, 76, 79, 94 Battery camber, 2, 7 Battery camber cover, 2, 7 Battery level indicator, 13, 81 Battery type, 64 Best Shot Selector (BSS), 69 Black-and-white, 70
E-mail, 66 Error messages, 81 Exif 2.2, 89 Exposure compensation (Exp. +/), 68 Extension, 92

JPEG, 92

Landscape, 27, 29 Language, 9, 63 Lens, 2, 79
Macro close-up, 22 Memory card approved, 76 capacity, 91 formatting, 63 icon, 4 inserting, 11 slot, 12 slot cover, 3, 12 MENU button, 3, 53 Menus, 53, 57 Mode selector, 3, 13, 23, 33 Monitor, 3, 4, 13, 17, 80 Monitor settings, 59 Movie menu, 35 Movies, 33 recording, 35 viewing, 34 Moving subjects, 68 Multi selector, 3, 9, 54
Playback menu, 71 Portrait, 25, 28 Power cord channel cover, 2, 76 Power switch, 2, 13 Power-on lamp, 2, 13 Print set, 52, 71 Print size, 49, 91 Printing pictures, 46 Protect, 73
Smear, 80 Sound settings, 61 Sports assist, 27 Strap, 2 Support information, 1
Television, 41 Thumbnail playback, 38 Time zone, 57 Transfer mark, 43, 64, 73 pictures for, 73 transfer, 42 Transfer mark, 43 Transfer marking, 73 Tripod, 3

Reset all, 64, 88

Scene mode, 23 BACK LIGHT ( ), 30 BEACH/SNOW ( ), 29 CLOSE UP ( ), 29 COPY ( ), 30 DUSK/DAWN ( ), 29 FIREWORKS SHOW ( ), 30 LANDSCAPE ( ), 27 MUSEUM ( ), 30 NIGHT LANDSCAPE ( ), 29 NIGHT PORTRAIT ( ), 28 PANORAMA ASSIST ( ), 30 PARTY/INDOOR ( ), 29 PORTRAIT ( ), 25 SUNSET ( ), 29 Self timer, 20, 92 Self-timer lamp, 2, 21 Sepia, 70 Setup menu, 53, 56 Shooting menu, 53 Shutter-release button, 2, 16 Slide show, 72 Small pic. (small picture), 74