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1. 6 in Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press W PictBridge Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete Printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press QW M Cancel Current print total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly CL 65 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 Whenthe print selection screen is displayed press MENU The Print menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press E Print all images Press MENU to exit the print menu DPOF printing 3 Choose the desired Paper size and press To specify paper size using printer settings choose oefaut P 3 5x5 in Default in the paper size menu 5x7 in Postcard 100x150 mm 4x6 in sJaULd pue siajNdwos suOoIsiAaja 0 HuljdaUUOD SJa ULg pue S1d NdWOD sUOISIAa a L 0 Bupauuoy 68 Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection Print all images or DPOF printing and press Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Select the images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each image Press the multi selector lt or P to select pictures and press or W to set the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by
2. 05 06 07 08 09 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu 4 Press gt or e You can now select an item from the setup menu n P Welcome screen e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ORE 11 Monitor settings Date ii int e To exit the setup menu press the MENU or press lt and eee select another tab fey Menus Press MENU gt setup menu QA 86 gt i Menus Select the method for displaying menus Text default setting Menus are displayed in list format Set up Welcome screen Y Date Monitor settings Date imprint Electronic VR Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page Menu names snua dnjas pue y eqke d Huljooys 87 snuay dnjas pue y gt eqQAe d Bulyooyus 88 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu l Welcome Screen Press MENU gt setup menu CL 86 gt l Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on None default setting The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed COOLPIX The welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on then the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed Select an image An image captured with this camera is used as the welcome screen When the image selection screen is displayed CQ 82 select the desired image and press
3. When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations the camera will enter the standby mode A 15 to save power When the camera enters standby mode the power on lamp flashes If no operations are performed within three minutes the camera turns off Use this option to set the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode Auto off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed from 30 s default setting 1 min 5 min and 30 min Sleep Mode If On default setting is selected the camera will enter standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject even before the time selected in the auto off menu has elapsed The camera will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds when Auto off is set to 1 min or less or after 1 minute when Auto off is set to 5 min or more m Notes on Auto Off The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following cases e While menus are displayed 3 minutes e While slide show is in progress Up to 30 minutes Canceling standby mode Cancel standby mode and reactivate the monitor by pressing any of the following buttons e Power switch e Shutter release button G button e gt button snua dnjas pue y 2eqkejd Buooys 99 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu tf Format Memory 4 Format Card Press MENU gt setup menu CZ 86
4. Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Motion detection Press MENU gt setup menu A 86 gt Motion detection Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures Auto default setting In order to reduce the effects of camera shake or subject movement ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement However motion detection does not function in the following situations e When flash mode is set to fill flash e When Multi shot 16 Q 78 is selected e When scene mode is set to Night portrait QA 37 Dusk dawn QA 39 Fireworks show Q 41 or Backlight A 41 Off Motion detection is not enabled The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode QA 21 When the camera detects shaking and increases shutter speed the motion detection indicator turns green No icon is displayed when Off is selected m Notes on Motion Detection e Blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement may not be eliminated in some situations e Motion detection may not function if camera shake or subject movement is excessive or if there is insufficient lighting e The pictures taken may become somewhat grainy Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu p AF Assist Press MENU gt setup menu LL 86 gt EI AF a
5. selftimer A 32 44 macro mode MA 33 4 exposure compensation LL 34 amp Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly If the camera detects a face it focuses on the face See Face Detection QA 24 for more information e If more than one face is recognized the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera e Ifno faces are detected focus will be on the center of the frame e Digital zoom is not available s Jo o Je v a v Other settings can be selected bal Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator RA 8 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e The AF assist illuminator QA 97 does not light s Jo Je v a v Other settings can be selected Using the Scene Mode amp Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus While the shutter release button is held down the L22 m shoots up to 5 frames at 0 9 frames per second fps and the L21 shoots up to 5 frames at 1 fps when image mode is s
6. Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green e Subject is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun is behind the subject and the subject is in deep shadow e No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g when the subject is standing in front of a white wall wearing a white shirt e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage e Subject is moving rapidly In these situations try pressing the shutter release button halfway again to refocus several times if necessary If the subject is still not in focus select auto mode and use focus lock CL 29 to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject Notes about Face Detection See Notes about Face Detection QA 28 for more information The Did someone blink Screen When 2 Blink warning is set to On the Did someone blink screen A 102 is displayed after taking a picture if the camera detects a face with closed eyes AF assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator CQ 97 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the flash QA 30 may fire when the shutter release button is pressed all the
7. Cancel Current print total number of prints Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper size for the current printer 3 5 x 5 in 5 x 7 in 100 x 150 mm 4 x 6 in 8 x 10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu sJa ULd pue sia Ndwo gt suOIsIAa a 0 HuljdaUUOD 69 SJa ULg pue S1d NdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bu UUOD 70 Before printing images saved on a memory card using one of the methods listed below you can create a digital print order that specifies which images should be printed and how many copies of each image should be printed and save this information on the memory card e Printing with a DPOF compatible QA 128 printer that features a memory card slot e Printing using a digital photo lab that supports DPOF e Printing by connecting the camera QA 64 to a PictBridge compatible LA 128 printer If the memory card is removed from the camera you can create the print order for images saved in the internal memory and print images according to the print order 1 Press MENU in playback mode The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and press 3 Choose Select images and press W 4 Choose the pictures up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine for each Press the multi
8. 4 9 or 16 picture thumbnails While viewing 16 picture thumbnails rotate the zoom control to W RJ to switch to calendar display Power ON by Pressing gt When the camera is off hold down gt to turn on the camera in playback mode The lens will not extend Viewing Pictures Pictures stored in the interna memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted e Pictures taken using face detection QA 24 will be automatically rotated when viewing them full frame e When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power press the power switch the shutter release button or D gt to reactivate it QJ 99 Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode In shooting mode press J to d Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion elete the last picture taken Erase 1 image When Delete LA 84 is selected from the playback menu RA 81 multiple pictures can be deleted pow ony Aseq yDeqKe q pue AydesHooy dIseg 27 apo ony Aseq yDeqGAejq pue Aydesbojoud rISeg 28 Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject BE Auto mode general use Portrait QA 36 BR Landscape M 36 EEH Night portrait A 37 Night landscape QA 39 EG Close up MA 40 Backlight Q 41 Notes about Face Detection Depending on shooting conditions such as whether or not
9. e Pressing the shutter release button halfway locks the focus and pressing the shutter ci release button the rest of the way down takes the picture vns RI e When the camera is unable to focus the focus area will blink Change the composition and try pressing the shutter release button halfway again m Notes when using the food mode The flash is disabled The macro mode QA 33 will be locked to ON Adjusting Hues When Using Food Mode Hue settings that are adjusted in food mode are saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and are used the next time food mode is selected 43 UadS ay 104 payns Bunooys 44 Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Use a tripod for best results 1 Press fin shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select H Panorama assist 35 The panorama direction icon D gt is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined 2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama right D left lt up ZS or down o The yellow panorama direction icon DD is displayed to the direction pressed and the direction is fixed when is pressed The white fixed direction is displayed Apply flash mode QA 30 self timer QA 32 macro mode
10. face detection COOLPIX L22 7 5 cm 3 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with 5 level brightness adjustment COOLPIX L21 6 2 cm 2 5 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with 5 level brightness adjustment Approx 98 horizontal and 98 vertical Compared to actual picture Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Compared to actual picture Storage Media File system File formats Image size pixels ISO sensitivity Standard output sensitivity Exposure Metering Exposure control Range auto mode Shutter Speed Specifications Internal memory Approx 19 MB Secure Digital SD memory cards DCF Exif 2 2 and DPOF compliant Still images JPEG Movies AVI Motion JPEG compliant COOLPIX L22 e 12M High 4000 x 3000x e 12M 4000 x 3000 8M 3264 x 2448 5M 2592 x 1944 3M 2048 x 1536 PC 1024 x 768 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 3968 x 2232 COOLPIX L21 e 8M High 3264 x 2448 e 8M 3264 x 2448 e 5M 2592 x 1944 e 3M 2048 x 1536 PC 1024 x 768 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 3200 x 1800 Auto ISO 80 1600 256 segment matrix center weighted when using up to 2x digital zoom spot digital zoom 2x or more Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV W 0 7 to 16 2 EV T 1 5 to 18 4 EV exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment converted to ISO 100 values SAIN Je21UY
11. 124 Lithium batteries 14 M acro mode 33 emory capacity 20 emory card 18 110 emory card slot 5 7 18 enus 87 onitor 5 7 8 114 Onitor settings 92 otion detection 96 ovie menu 55 56 ovie playback 57 ovie settings 56 ulti selector 5 7 11 ulti shot 16 78 useum Il 40 N ickel metal hydride batteries 14 ight landscape EM 39 ight Portrait Fal 37 ikon Transfer 60 umber of Exposures Remaining 20 75 oO Optical zoom 23 Optional Accessories 110 P Panorama assist Pq 42 44 Paper size 66 67 Party indoor X 38 Photo info 92 PictBridge 64 128 Playback 26 27 48 50 57 Playback button 5 7 10 Playback menu 81 Playback zoom 50 Portrait 36 Power 14 16 20 Power switch 4 6 14 20 Power on lamp 14 20 Preset manual 77 Print 66 67 70 Print set 70 Print Set Date 71 Printer 64 Protect 106 R Recording movies 55 Red eye reduction 30 31 Reset all 103 Rotate image 107 RSCN 111 S Scene mode 35 36 Self timer 32 Self timer lamp 4 6 32 Sepia 79 Setup menu 85 Shooting 20 22 24 Shooting Menu 72 Shooting mode button 5 7 10 Shooting mode Selection menu 10 Shutter sound 98 Shutter speed 24 Shutter release button 4 6 24 Single 78 Sleep Mode 99 Slide show 83 Slow Sync 30 Small picture 53 Small size 56 Index Smart Portrait Mode 46 Sound settings 98 Speaker 4 6 Sports amp 37 SSCN 111 Standard color 79 Strap 13 Sunset 38 I Tabs 1
12. 41 Batteries 14 90 Battery level 20 Battery type 15 105 Battery chamber 5 7 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 5 7 14 18 Beach snow 4 38 Best Shot Selector 78 Black and white 79 Blink warning 102 Brightness 92 BSS 78 Built in flash 4 6 30 Built in microphone 4 Button sound 98 C Calendar display 49 Close up 40 Cloudy 76 Color options 79 Compression ratio 74 Computer 59 Continuous 78 Copy d 41 Copying pictures 108 Crop 54 Cyanotype 79 D Date 16 89 Date imprint 94 Daylight 76 Daylight saving time 16 90 Delete 26 27 57 84 Digital zoom 23 Direct print 64 D Lighting 51 52 DPOF 128 DPOF printing 69 DSCN 111 Dusk dawn ii 39 S 0N e2lUY2 L 129 SaON Je21UY2 L 130 Index E Easy auto mode 20 28 EH 65A 15 EN MH1 15 110 EN MH2 14 105 110 113 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 111 Eyelet for camera strap 4 6 F File names 111 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show Firmware version 109 Flash 30 31 Flash lamp 5 7 31 Flash off 30 Fluorescent 76 Focus 13 24 Focus lock 25 29 Folder names 111 Food T140 43 Format 19 100 Format memory card 19 100 Formatting internal memory 100 FSCN 111 Full frame playback mode 26 27 H Halfway 13 Help 13 dentifier 111 mage mode 21 35 74 mage review 92 ncandescent 76 ndicator lamp 5 7 nternal memory 18 SO sensitivity 31 J JPG 111 L Landscape hg 36 Language 101 Lens 4 6
13. Continuous or BSS best shot selector Flash will be switched off for Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 and focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series El Single default setting One shot is taken each time shutter release button is pressed ia Continuous While the shutter release button is held down the L22 shoots up to 5 frames at 0 9 frames per second fps and the L21 shoots up to 5 frames at 1 fps when image mode is set to M 4000x3000 for L22 and EB 3264x2448 for L21 BSS BSS Best Shot Selector The best shot selector is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures When BSS is on the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved Multi shot 16 iB Each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way ea a ee down 16 pictures are shot at about 24 frames per second fps and the camera arranges them in a single picture Images are captured with the image mode fixed at image size is 2560x1920 Sor Digital zoom cannot be applied a raves Dried bed The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode CQ 8 No icon is displayed when Single is selected m Note on Continuous Shooting e The ma
14. Q to register the image as the welcome screen e As the selected image is stored in the camera the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted e Pictures taken at an Image mode setting A 74 of R 3968x2232 for L22 or 3200x1800 for L21 as well as pictures that are 320x240 or smaller after being edited using small picture A 53 or crop MA 54 cannot be used Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Date Press MENU gt setup menu MA 86 gt Date Set the camera clock Date Set camera clock to current date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time e Highlight an item day month year hour minute and the order in which day month and year are displayed Press lt or P e Edit the highlighted item Press A or V e Finish setting After selecting the order in which the day month and year are displayed press CQ 16 Time zone Set the home ff time zone district or daylight saving time When the destination time zone is selected the time difference QA 91 is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded Useful when travelling Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press The Time zone menu is displayed 15 05 2010 15 30 Date Time zone gt 2 Choose Travel destination and press The date and time displayed on the monito
15. a memory card in an auto slide show Delete Delete pictures Multiple pictures can be deleted with one operation Small picture Create a small copy of the current picture Displaying the Playback Menu Press gt to enter playback mode A 26 Display the playback menu by pressing MENU me Sa Slide show MENU i Delete Ba Small picture e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings A 11 e To exit the playback menu press MENU snuay dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 81 snuay dnjas pue ypeqkejd Bunooys 82 Playback Options The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus shown below when choosing pictures Playback menu Print set Select images QA 70 Delete Erase selected images A 84 Setup menu Welcome screen Select an image A 88 Protect QA 106 Rotate image MA 107 Copy Selected images Q 108 Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures Erase selected images 1 Press the multi selector lt or P to choose the desired picture Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W E to switch back to thumbnail display 2 Press A or W to select ON or OFF or the number of copies When ON is selected a check mark amp is displayed in the top left
16. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Nikon C COOLPIX L22 L21 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lea
17. change the flash to any other settings other than auto with red eye reduction and try shooting again Playback Problem Cause Solution File cannot be played back File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera Cannot zoom in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or pictures that have been cropped to 320 x 240 or smaller Cannot use D Lighting small These options cannot be used with movies picture or crop options Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of M 3968x2232 for L22 and M 3200x1800 for L21 cannot be edited Select picture that supports D Lighting small picture or crop 4 ae 2 Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with 3 other cameras Ei Choose correct Video mode Pictures not displayed on Memory card contains no pictures Replace R television memory card Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory Nikon Transfer does not start fe Camera is off when camera is connected Battery exhausted USB cable is not correctly connected Camera is not recognized by the computer Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically For more information about Nikon Transfer refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer 122 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pictures to be printed are not Memory card contains no pictures Replace displayed memory card Remove memory card to print
18. default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display e Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for COOLPIX L22 Illustrations and text displays for COOLPIX L21 may also be shown in this manual if necessary Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual appearance or display Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera s 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 uonnponu Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http vww nikon asia com Visit these sites to
19. gt M Format memory 4 Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Formatting internal memory To format the internal memory remove the memory All images will card from the camera ec sees The Format memory option appears in the setup menu Format memory Formatting a Memory Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera the All images will Format card option appears in the setup menu regen eso Format card snuay dnjas pue ypeqkejd Bunooys v Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting e The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera be sure to format them using this camera 100 ww Language Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press MENU gt setup menu QA 86 gt iw Language Select the language used for camera monitor display e tina Czech Dansk Danish Deutsch German English default setting Espa ol Spanish EAAnvika Greek Francais French Indonesia ndonesian Italiano talian Magyar Hungarian Nederlands Dutch Norsk orwegian Video Mode Polski Portugu s Pycckn mwlns Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish A
20. in the foreground may not always be in focus e The AF assist illuminator QA 97 does not light o Jo Je o a Other settings can be selected A For those scene modes with use of a tripod is recommended u 25 BU 104 payins Bunooys 39 UIs ay 104 payns Bunooys 40 Using the Scene Mode W Close up Photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range e Macro mode CQ 33 will turn ON and the zoom will move to a position that allows macro shooting e The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm 2 in at the widest zoom position and as close as about 7 cm 2 8 in at the position where 2 is displayed e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame A 29 e The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway s Jo r Je o a v Other settings can be selected Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in 11 Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food See Taking Pictures for Food Mode LL 43 for details e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame jo je o e Other settings can be selected ii Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited for example in museums and art galleries or in other sett
21. is recommended u 25 BY 104 payins Bunooys 41 UadS AY 104 payns Bunooys 42 Using the Scene Mode H Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software See Taking Pictures for a Panorama A 44 for details Other settings can be selected Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for Food Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food 1 Press Gin shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select Food QA 35 e The macro mode CQ 33 will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position 2 Press the multi selector A or W to adjust the mr o color if necessary G e You can adjust the hues to compensate for changes in A the subject s color caused by the surrounding lighting 2 cd Press amp to increase the amount of red or W to a increase the amount of blue e A 8 5 H n 3 Frame the picture ECAR e The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm C 2 2 in at the widest zoom position and as close as about g S 7 cm 2 8 in at the position where 2 is displayed g CI e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the a frame Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object e F 2 not in the center of the frame CQ 29 4 Press the shutter release button to shoot amp
22. mM Recording Movies e The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the focus remains locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus is locked while recording e Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded Digital zoom cannot be used just before recording a movie but up to 2x digital zoom can be applied while movies are recorded e Smear QA 115 visible in the monitor when shooting movies is visible in the saved movie file Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects m While the Camera is Saving Movies When movie recording stops the shooting screen is displayed after the movie has been completely saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card Options Available When Shooting Movies Macro mode QA 33 can be used Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins Settings cannot be changed while recording a movie Flash self timer and exposure compensation cannot be used Press MENU to display the 4 amp movie menu and set Movie options A 56 55 SaIAO W 56 Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu Displaying the Movie Menu Press in shooting mode to display the shooting mode select
23. memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented Confirm the power on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out Insert the memory card Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards turn the camera off and confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are off Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and press the card in O to partially eject the card Remove the card being careful not to bend av it a 2 m Formatting Memory Cards 2 a If the message shown on the right is displayed the memory card Card is not formatted must be formatted before use Note that formatting permanently Format card deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting YES the memory card a To format use the multi selector to select Yes and press The confirmation dialog will be displayed To start formatting choose Format and press e Donot turn the ca
24. ol lt E 4 Turn on the camera COOLPIX L22 e When connected correctly the SS PictBridge startup screen Ois 5 displayed in the camera monitor mr NA ON OFF 21 then the Print selection screen 2 is displayed Print selection PictBridge m Connecting the Audio Video USB Cable When connecting the USB cable be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle S14 Ul4d pue s4ayndwon suosija L 0 HuljdaUUOD 65 SJa ULd pue S1d NdWOD SUOISIAa a L 0 upauuoy 66 Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly A 65 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press W e Rotate the zoom control to W EF to display 12 thumbnails and to T Q to switch back to full frame playback Choose Copies and press Choose the number of copies up to nine and press Q Choose Paper size and press W Choose the desired Paper size and press e To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu Print selection PictBridge Start print Paper size Copies PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size oer a 3 5x5 in 5x7 in Postcard 100x150 mm
25. prior written permission ikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in hese manuals at any time and without prior notice ikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the ikon representative in your area address provided separately Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e 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 was 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 certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The govern
26. recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub Connecting to a Computer Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers P L22 L21 screen is displayed click Change program under Import pictures and videos Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK Double click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and Printers L22 L21 screen Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK Mac OS X Nikon Transfer will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer if Yes was selected in the Auto Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed If there are a large number of images on the memory card it may take some time for Nikon Transfer to start Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default settings all pictures are transferred to the computer sJa ULd pue sia Ndwo gt suosija L 0 HuljdaUUOD 61 S19 Ud pue S1d NdWOD SUOISIAa a L 0 upauuoy Connecting to a Computer At the Nikon Transfer default settings ViewNX starts automati
27. selector lt or P to choose the desired pictures Press A or W to set the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed control to W EF to switch back to thumbnail display Press when setting is complete Playback menu Eh D Lighting Print set Slide show W Delete Ba Small picture Delete print set Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information Choose Date and press to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order Choose Info and press 8 to print photo information shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order Print set m Choose Done and press to complete the print order and exit Pictures selected for printing are indicated by the icon displayed during playback 15 05 2010 15 30 0004 JPG v Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information e When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF compatible printer QA 128 which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used sJa ULd pue siajNdwos
28. taken with the COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 can be edited with this camera e When using a different model of digital camera pictures edited with this camera may not be displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer e Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card Restrictions on Picture Editing The following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created by editing yoeqhe d uo aO0W Copies Created By Can Be Edited By D Lighting Small picture and crop can be used Dal piciure Additional editing is not possible Crop e Copies created by the editing functions cannot be edited again using the same edit function e To use D Lighting together with small picture or crop use the D Lighting first g Original Pictures and Edited Copies e Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted e Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original Print set QA 70 and Protect QA 106 settings configured for original pictures are not reflected in their edited copies 51 Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the picture Enhanced copies are saved as separ
29. the check mark amp and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W EF to switch back to thumbnail display Press when setting is complete Print selection When the menu shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press to start printing Choose Cancel and press Q to return to the print menu Print selection 010 Ran Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one at atime When the menu shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press to start printing Choose Cancel and press to return to the boris print menu Print all images Start print Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set QA 70 e When the menu shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press to start printing Choose Cancel and press to im return to the print menu 2 DPOF printing View images Cancel MENU e To view the current print order choose View images and press To print pictures press again View images 5 Printing starts Monitor display returns to the print menu step 2 when printing is complete Printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press QW
30. the zoom control to W Eg when the pictures 2010 05 are displayed in 16 thumbnail LQ 48 in playback SU MTU W Th F Sa mode to switch to calendar display You can select images to view based on the day they MB 17181920121122 were taken Days containing pictures have a yellow line 30 under them The following operations are available in calendar display To Choose date Switch to full frame The first picture for that date will be playback displayed full frame ae m Calendar display e Pictures taken when the camera s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1 2010 e The T and MENU buttons are not available during calendar display yoeqhe g uo a0 49 yoeqhe q uo aaow 50 Rotating the zoom control to T Q during full frame playback mode A 26 zooms the current image with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor e The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed T A Rotate the zoom control to T Q Images can be magnified by up to 10x Rotate the zoom control to W ES When the magnification ratio reaches 1x the display returns to full frame playback mode Zoom out Press the multi selector A V lt or gt o scroll to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor View other areas of picture Switch to full frame playback Press MENU to crop current picture to Crop pic
31. 1 Front View a1 Shutter release button Zoom control wide E Thumbnail playback Q playback zoom help 3 Power switch Power on 4 Self timer lamp AF assist illuminator lamp Lens cover closed p Built in flash oono 30 a Lens Built in microphone 55 Power connector cover for connecting optional AC adapter 9 Eyelet for camera strap 10 LENS COVEI arusminrsonseanrigii COOLPIX L21 Rear View 1 Parts of the Camera 1011 p MENU button nss 12 56 73 81 86 3 apply selection button usss 11 Gi shooting Mode button woes 10 Flash AID ciscsenaamenawammmmameacs 31 5 a gt playback button 7 7 ulti selector 8 T delete button u 26 27 57 12 13 14 15 g Battery chamber memory Card slot COVER esses 14 18 10 Spea kef certhia i oF 11 Tripod socket A Piti COVER crna 58 60 65 13 USB connector and audio video UT SLU i ANNE E EE 58 60 65 14 Memory Card slot ssssesssssssssssssesssosensonsssesses 18 15 Battery chamber nssssssesssssssssssessosssssoseosoesesses 14 uonnponu uonnponu Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback actual display varies with current camera settings The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback
32. 2 L Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter 1 2000 1 s 4 s Fireworks show scene mode 125 SON Jen1UYyd a 126 Specifications Electronically controlled ND filter 1 7 AV selection Range 2 steps f 3 1 and f 5 5 W Sefer Approx 10 seconds COOLPIX L22 W 0 5 to 7 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 23 ft Se 2 Rangel Cansa 3 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 9 ft 10 in BEA COOLPIX L21 W 0 5 to 5 5 m 1 ft 8 in to 18 ft 2 5 m 1 ft 8 in to 8 ft Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP PTP Video output I Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Audio video output digital I O USB 0 5 to 0 5 to Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French Greek German Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Norwegian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline or batteries e Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries e Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries available separately e AC Adapter EH 65A available separately COOLPIX L22 Approx 97 7 x 60 5 X 28 3 mm 3 9 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections COOLPIX L21 Approx 92 x 61 1 x 28 3 mm 3 7 x 2 4 Xx 1 2 in excluding projections COOLPIX L22 Approx 183 g 6 5 oz including battery and SD COOLPIX L21 Approx 169 g 6 0 oz
33. 2 The gt Playback Button 10 Thumbnail playback 48 Time zone 16 89 91 Tripod socket 5 7 TV58 TV movie 56 U USB Cable 59 60 USB connector and audio video output 5 7 58 59 65 V Video Mode 101 ViewNX 62 et Vivid color 79 a Volume 57 2 2 w g Welcome screen 88 a White balance 76 Z Zoom button 4 6 57 131 132 133 134 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Europe CT0D03 11 2010 Nikon Corporation 6MM79211 03
34. 3 apow ony 34 Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker 1 Press exposure compensation on the multi selector e The exposure compensation guide is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select the desired setting and press To make the subject brighter adjust the exposure compensation to the side To make the subject darker adjust the exposure compensation to the side Exposure compensation 4 Exposure compensation can be set to values between 2 0 and 2 0 EV If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled When set to any value other than 0 0 and the value are displayed 3 Press the shutter release button to shoot e To turn off exposure compensation repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0 0 then press 8 B P4 Exposure Compensation Value When the shooting mode is auto mode RA 29 the exposure compensation setting will be stored even if the camera is turned off Using Exposure Compensation The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame for example sunlit expan
35. 4 to set the home time zone Daylight Saving Time When the summer saving time begins or ends turn the daylight saving time option on or off using the home time zone display in Step 4 Imprinting the date on pictures After setting the date and time set the Date imprint setting in the setup menu Q 94 Once Date imprint is set the shooting date and time can be imprinted on the image data when taking ictures 0 p Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu For time zones not listed below set the camera s clock manually to local time using Date in the setup menu Time zone idway Samoa Hawaii Tahiti Alaska Anchorage PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver ST MDT Denver Phoenix La Paz CST CDT Chicago Houston Mexico City EST EDT New York Toronto Lima Caracas janaus Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores London Casablanca UTC 1 2 3 4 5 55 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Time zone Madrid Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Ankara Moscow Nairobi Riyadh Kuwait Manama Abu Dhabi Dubai Islamabad Karachi New Delhi Colombo Dhaka Bangkok Jakarta Beijing Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo Seoul Sydney Guam New Caledonia Auckland Fiji snuayw dnyas pue ydeqQAe d Bunooys 91 snuay dnjas pue yeqQAe d Bunooys 92 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu IO M
36. 6 AV Cable Audio Video Cable EG CP14 1 To charge EN MH2 batteries use only Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 Do not use these battery chargers to charge any other type of battery Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera 2 All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used regardless of speed SanDisk 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 2 32 GB TOSHIBA 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 2 32 GB Panasonic 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 12 GB 2 16 GB 32 GB Lexar 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports 2 GB cards 2 Sw SDHC compliant If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports SDHC Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards 110 Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG IL Il Identifier not shown on camera monitor Extension signifies the file type Original still pictures movies DSCN Still pictures JPG Small copies SSCN Movies AVI Cropped copies RSCN D Lighting copies FSCN File number assigned automatically in ascending order starting with 0001 e Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five character identifier P_ plus a three digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama
37. 800 L21 Only Size pixels 4000x3000 3264x2 4000x3000 3264x2 2592x194 2048x1536 1024x768 640x480 3968x2232 3200x1800 Description Highest quality suitable for enlargements or high quality prints The compression ratio is approximately 1 4 Best choice in most situations The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Smaller size allows more pictures to be saved The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to display on a computer monitor The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to full screen display on a 4 3 television or distribution by e mail or the web The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16 9 can be taken The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 M 4000x3000 is the default setting for L22 EY 3264x2448 is the default setting for L21 The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes A 8 9 74 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image mode e If the image mode setting is changed the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes except movie mode This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time CQ 80 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a4 GB memory card N
38. AUDIO 3 Tune the television to the video channel See the documentation provided with your television for details 4 Hold down to turn on the camera The camera enters playback mode and the pictures taken will be displayed on the television Me JASCENE t While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain off mM Connecting an AV Cable When connecting the AV cable be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the AV cable to the camera When disconnecting the AV cable do not pull the connector at an angle vV Video Mode Be sure that the camera s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television The video mode setting is an option set in the Set up menu M 85 gt Video mode M 101 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy transfer pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer software including Nikon Transfer ViewNxX for displaying transferred pictures and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD For more information on installing the software refer to the Quick Start Guide Compatible Operating Systems Windows e Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate ed
39. Dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during ightning storms Failure to observe his precaution could result in electric shock e Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock e Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock For Your Safety e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs supplied with this device
40. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX L22 L21 User s Manual Trademark Information e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc e Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc e SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC e PictBridge is a trademark e 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 Introduction First Steps G m Basic Photography and Playback Easy Auto Mode Shooting in the Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers MENU Shooting Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes 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 prod
41. QA 33 and exposure compensation QA 34 settings with this step if necessary Press to reselect the direction 3 Shoot the first picture The first picture is superimposed in the first third of the monitor 4 Shoot the second picture Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first picture and press the shutter release button Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene Using the Scene Mode 5 Press when shooting is completed e The camera returns to step 2 m Panorama Assist Set flash mode self timer macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken Pictures cannot be deleted nor can zoom or Image mode setting QA 74 be adjusted after the first picture is taken The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function RA 99 during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended Note on AE A FHL When using panorama assist mode all pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white balance exposure and focus settings as the first picture taken When the first picture is shot AEZAF L is displayed to indicate that exposure white balance and focus are locked 9UaIS BU 104 payins Bunooys Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker f
42. Setup Menu Electronic VR Press the MENU button gt Setup menu QA 85 gt W Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR vibration reduction when taking still pictures Auto When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced e The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode e The shutter speed is slow e The Continuous setting is set to Single e When the subject is dark Off default setting Electronic VR is disabled When Auto is selected Y appears on the monitor LL 8 and electronic VR is applied depending on shooting conditions m Notes on Electronic Vibration Reduction e Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used except when using slow sync mode Note that Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red eye reduction QA 37 38 If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time Electronic VR will not function Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes Sports CQ 37 Night portrait QA 37 Dusk dawn MA 39 Night landscape QA 39 Museum CQ 40 Fireworks show MA 41 Backlight A 41 The effectiveness of Electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases Pictures taken using motion detection may be somewhat grainy snua dnjas pue ydeqhej q Huljoous 95 snuay dnjas pue y2eqk ejd Bulyooyus 96
43. a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 activate optical zoom W Zoom out TZoomin W Zoomout T Zoom in Rotate the zoom control to T to zoom in on the subject Rotate the zoom control to W to zoom out The zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated Optical zoom Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and holding the zoom control at T triggers digital zoom Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4x beyond the magnification of the optical zoom The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect and focus will be in the center of the screen apow ony Aseq yDeqhe g pue AydesHoyoug Iseg T wT a WSS T i Ww s Maximum magnification Digital zoom is in effect of optical zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond ch When zoom is increased beyond the d4 position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied The position of 24 moves to the right as image size decreases allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode set
44. aken Nikon s own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image before it is saved Note the following when taking pictures e The time required to save images increases slightly e Red eye reduction may not always produce the desired results e In some rare cases other portions of pictures may be affected Use flash modes other than auto with red eye reduction in above cases apoy ony 31 apow ony 32 When using the self timer pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended 1 Press self timer on the multi selector The self timer menu is displayed Press the multi selector A or W to select ON and press The self timer icon 8 10 is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled olf Em Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway Si0 S Focus and exposure will be set tq 1 125 3 1 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down S The self timer starts and the number of seconds tI remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The self timer lamp will blink The lamp stops blinking one second 1 125 F3 1 before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released When the shutter is released the self timer will be set to OFF To stop th
45. assist e g 101P_001 QA 44 and NIKON for all other pictures e g IOONIKON When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999 a new folder will be created File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001 e Files copied using Copy gt Selected images are copied to the current folder where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the argest file number in memory Copy gt All images copies all folders from the source medium file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium QA 108 e Folders can hold up to 200 pictures if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures a new folder will be created by adding one to the current older number If a picture is taken when the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999 no further pictures can be taken until the medium is formatted QA 100 or a new memory card inserted SOION Je21UY2 L 111 S 0 N Je21UyY2 L 112 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the following precautions when using or storing the device vV Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity mM Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration mM Handle the lens and all moving
46. ate files 1 Select the desired picture from full frame CQ 26 or thumbnail LA 48 playback mode and press MENU The playback menu will be shown 2 Use the multi selector to choose Playback menu Ep D Lighting and press TA Diuighting Print se The original version will be shown on the left and the ya SE ro W Delete edited version will be shown on the right Da Small picture 3 Choose OK and press A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created To cancel select Cancel and press D Lighting copies can be recognized by the 4 icon displayed during playback yoeqhe g uo 310W More Information See Image File and Folder Names LA 111 for more information 52 Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e mail The following sizes are available m 640x480 C 320x240 and C 160x120 Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1 16 1 Select the desired picture from full frame CQ 26 or thumbnail LA 48 playback mode and press MENU The playback menu will be shown 2 Use the multi selector to choose aj Small picture and press W CHE Print set Y Bi Slide show i Delete 3 Choose the desired copy size and press k Small picture E 640x480 gt Ca 320x240 Cl 160x120 4 Choose Yes and press Anew smaller c
47. automatically when recording is complete Slide write protect switch to write position Use approved card Check that connectors are clean Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted All data saved on the memory card will be deleted If there is any data on the card that you want to keep select No and backup the data to a computer before formatting the memory card To format the memory card select Yes and press Choose smaller image mode Delete pictures Insert new memory card Remove memory card and use internal memory Display 0 Image cannot be saved iJ Image cannot be modified iJ Cannot record movie id Memory contains no images id File contains no image data iJ This image cannot be deleted id Travel destination is in the current time zone Error Messages Error occurred while Format internal memory or recording picture memory card Camera has run out of file Replace the memory card numbers or format the internal memory memory card Picture cannot be used for The following pictures welcome screen cannot be used e Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of HY 3968x2232 for L22 and J 3200x1800 for L21 Pictures created using he small picture or crop functions that are 320 x 240 or smaller in size There is not enough Delete pictures from memory to copy the destination picture You are trying to edit a Confirm the condit
48. b 1m0 a Date of recording nternal memory indicator ssus 26 2 Time of recording 3 Volume a Battery level indicator 5 Movie options 6 Image mode a Current frame number 7 total number of frames b Movie length sss The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode L22 and Bw is displayed on L21 Movie playback indicator Print order icon Small picture D Lighting icon Protect icon File number and type and aw are displayed on uonnponu uolpnposu 10 shooting mode button ZT Shooting mode e When is pressed in playback mode the camera enters shooting mode e When Eis pressed in shooting mode the shooting mode selection menu is displayed which allows you to change the shooting mode Selection Menu The multi selector modes CQ 11 can be used to select one of the following shooting offal B Easy auto mode QA 20 amp Scene MA 35 E Smart portrait QA 46 M Movie mode M 55 B Auto mode MA 29 The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected When is pressed while the shooting mode selection menu is displayed the camera returns to s gt playback gi Oe hooting mode without changing the current shooting mode button e During shooting mode the camera enters the playback mode when gt is pres
49. bilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake The 89 is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed Pictures taken when 9 is displayed may be slightly mottled m Note on Using the Flash When using the flash reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures To reduce these reflections set the flash to Off The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway On Flash will fire when picture is taken e Blinks Flash charging Wait a few seconds and try again e Off Flash will not fire when picture is taken If the remaining battery level is low the monitor will turn off until the flash has finished charging The Flash Mode Setting The default setting of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode e easy auto SAI Auto e Scene varies with the selected scene mode AA 35 42 E smart portrait SAU Auto auto SAU Auto Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time QA 80 When the shooting mode is auto mode the changed flash setting will be stored even if the camera is turned off Red eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red eye reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix If the camera detects red eye when a picture is t
50. cally when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNxX refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX MA 62 Disconnecting the camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer When transfer is complete turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable Using a Card Reader The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer e Ifthe memory card capacity is 2 GB or more or if the memory card is SDHC compliant the card reader or similar device must support these memory card specifications e Insert a memory card into the card reader or similar device and refer to the steps 5 and 6 QA 61 to transfer pictures e To transfer pictures stored in the camera s internal memory to the computer the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera LA 108 Q Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually Windows Choose Start menu gt All Programs gt Nikon Transfer gt Nikon Transfer or All Programs gt ViewNX gt ViewNX Double clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Macintosh Open Applications and double click Nikon Software gt Nikon Transfer gt Nikon Transfer or Nikon Software gt ViewNX gt ViewNX 62 Cli
51. cking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Connecting to a Computer Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNxX Help Information ees Ea E Ler user Fetus kon Tender Embedded Ho Pavan Destnaton Backus Desnaton Y my Petur Prtoences For more information on Nikon Transfer or ViewNx start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX ma Help from the Help menu Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker e Use a series of pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode MA 42 to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker e Panorama Maker can be installed on a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD e After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker Windows Choose Start menu gt All Programs gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5 gt Panorama Maker 5 Macintosh Open Applications and double click the Panorama Maker 5 icon e For more information on using Panorama Maker refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker Image File Names and Folder Names See Image File and Folder Names QA 111 for more information sJa ULd pue siajNdwos suosija L 0 HuljdaUUOD 63 SJa ULg pue S4d NdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuoy 64 Users of PictBridge compatible A 128 printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without u
52. corner of the current picture Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures 3 gt To fix the selection of pictures press Playback Options The Playback Menu Ll Slide Show Press gt playback mode gt MENU playback menu gt Gall Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press To repeat the slide show automatically enable Loop and press before choosing Start The check mark will be added to the loop option when enabled Slide show Pause M 2 The slide show begins While the slide show is in progress the following operations can be performed During playback press the multi selector P to display the next image and lt d to display the previous image press and hold or to fast forward or rewind respectively Press to pause the slide show 3 Choose End or Restart When the slide show ends or is paused choose End and press Q to return to the playback menu or choose Restart to play the slide show again snua dnjas pue ydeqhej q Huljoous m Notes on Slide Show Only the first frame of movies LA 57 included in slide shows is displayed Even if Loop is selected the monitor can continuously display the Slide Show for up to 30 minutes A 99 33 Playback Options The Playback Menu i Delet
53. d 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 USA Tel 631 547 4200 vi Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 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 gy users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management For Your Safety WARNING Notices Mtrod ctio Neia ssas iiaia E Aa A i a a e ar E A E Aaa 1 About This Manual 1 Information and Precaut
54. d by camera shake hold the camera steadily In a dark place the use of a tripod is recommended s joj om wl o a o The flash may change to slow sync with red eye reduction Other settings can be selected 2 Other settings can be selected Beach snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields beaches or sunlit expanses of water e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected Sunset A Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame s S r Je v a v Other settings can be selected A For those scene modes with use of a tripod is recommended Using the Scene Mode i i Dusk dawn A Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator QA 8 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e The AF assist illuminator QA 97 does not light s S Je v a v Other settings can be selected Night landscape A Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night SP landscapes e Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator RA 8 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects
55. deletion You can turn protection on and off for images selected in the picture selection screen gt Selecting Multiple Pictures CL 82 ote however that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files LQ 100 Protected pictures are recognized by the icon CO 9 48 in playback mode Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu amp Rotate Image Press MENU gt setup menu CL 86 gt 4 Rotate image Set the picture orientation vertical or horizontal frame displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken Pictures can be rotated 90 clockwise or counterclockwise Pictures that were recorded in the portrait vertical orientation can be rotated up to 180 in either direction Select a picture in the picture selection screen QA 82 and press to display the Rotate image screen Press the multi selector lt or P to rotate the picture 90 Rotate 90 Rotate 90 counterclockwise clockwise Press to select the displayed direction and the vertical horizontal position data will be recorded on the picture snua dnyas pue y eqkejd Huljooys 107 snuay dnjas pue y eqkejd Bunooys 108 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu E Copy Press MENU gt setup menu QA 86 gt E Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card 1 Select an option from the copy screen using _ th
56. displayed 93 snuay dnjas pue ypeqkejd Bunooys 94 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Date Imprint Press MENU gt setup menu A 86 gt I Date imprint Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting QA 71 Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on pictures Date The date is imprinted in the bottom right corner of pictures Date and time The date and time is imprinted in the bottom right corner of pictures At settings other than Off the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor LQ 8 m Date imprint e Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted e Date imprint is disabled in the following situations When using the Panorama assist scene mode When using movie mode e Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting LA 74 of IM 640x480 may be difficult to read Choose R 1024x768 or larger when using date imprint e The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu s Date item A 16 89 Date Imprint and Print Set When pictures are printed from DPOF compatible printers that can print date and photo information you can use Print Set QA 70 and print the shooting date and photo information on the pictures In such a case it is unnecessary to imprint date and time on pictures beforehand using Date Imprint Basic Camera Setup The
57. duce the blurring caused by camera for the current subject and framing subject or camera shake Internal memory indicator Image mode Pictures will be recorded to internal memory Display image size and quality set in approximately 19 MB the image mode menu When memory card is inserted N is not The default settings are as follows displayed and pictures will be recorded to L22 lau 4000x3000 memory card L21 Bx 3264x2448 The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds LQ 92 When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power press the power switch the shutter release button or to reactivate it QA 99 Available functions in easy auto mode e When the camera is pointed at a person s face the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it QA 24 28 e The flash setting can be set to off QA 30 e The self timer QA 32 and exposure compensation QA 34 are available e The macro mode button on the multi selector QA 11 33 is disabled Changes to macro mode when the camera selects close up scene mode Image mode MA 74 can be changed by pressing MENU Motion Detection See Motion detection CL 96 in the setup menu MA 85 for more information Electronic Vibration Reduction When the flash mode A 30 is set to off or 6 slow sync while Electronic VR QA 95 in the setup menu is set to Auto
58. e Press gt playback mode gt MENU playback menu gt f Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures Erase selected images Delete selected pictures Selecting Multiple Pictures CO 82 Erase all images Delete all pictures snuay dnjas pue y gt eqQAe d Bunooys m Notes on Deletion e Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Transfer important images to a computer before deletion 84 Pictures marked with the Gq icon are protected and cannot be deleted QA 106 The setup menu contains the following settings Menus C1 87 Select the method for displaying menus Welcome screen LL 88 Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on Date C1 89 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones Monitor settings 1 92 Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor whether or not pictures are shown on the display for review after taking them and set tl monitor brightness ne Date imprint LO 94 Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures Electronic VR C95 Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures Motion detection A 96 Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while shooting still pictures AF assist 1 97 Enable or disable AF assist illumination Sound settings CH 98 Adjust sound settings Auto o
59. e camera again begins face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter release button If the camera does not detect any faces the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame 4 Press to exit smart portrait mode Change to another shooting mode Using Smart Portrait Mode m Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection features If the camera is pointed at a person s face while the camera is in smart portrait mode the face is automatically detected and the smile of the detected face can also be detected e In some shooting conditions face recognition does not work and faces cannot be detected e See Face Detection QA 24 for more information about face detection Auto Off Standby Mode When Using Smart Portrait Mode When using smart portrait mode auto off QA 99 will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations e The camera does not recognize any faces e The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smiling face Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Flash mode CL 30 can be changed e Self timer QA 32 and macro mode MA 33 cannot be used e Exposure compensation QA 34 can be adjusted e When MENU is pressed to display the E smart portrait menu Image mode RA 74 can be adjusted If the image mode setting is changed the new image mode setting is also applied to other s
60. e multi selector and press 0 M Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card Ll Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory 2 Choose the copy option and press W aaa Selected images Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen LL 82 ai All images Copy all pictures v Notes on Copying Pictures e JPEG and AVl format files can be copied Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied e Pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied e Edited copies have the same protection marking QA 106 as the original but are not marked for printing QQ 70 More Information Image File and Folder Names gt QA 111 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Vet Firmware Version Press MENU gt setup menu QA 86 gt Vet Firmware version View the current camera firmware version COOLPIX L22 Ver x x snuayw dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 109 Technical Notes Rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 B2 set of two EN MH2 Rechargeable batteries battery Rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 B4 set of four EN MH batteries Battery Charger MH 72 includes two rechargeable Ni MH batteries Battery charger EN MH2 y g Battery Charger MH 73 includes four rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 AC Adapter EH 65A lt How to attach EH 65A gt AC adapter AC Adapter EH 62B cannot be used USB Cable USB Cable UC E
61. e person who blinked Description Rotate the zoom control to T Q Switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W E f the camera detects more than one human subjects with their eyes closed press AW P during the enlarged display to switch over the face displayed Press Select the face to be displayed Delete the shot picture Switch to shooting mode Press or the shutter release button Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Reset All Press MENU gt setup menu MA 86 gt I Reset all When Reset is selected the camera s settings will be restored to their default values Pop up Menu Option Default value Flash mode MA 30 Auto Self timer LL 32 Of Macro mode A 33 Of Exposure compensation MA 34 0 0 Scene mode Option Default value 3 Scene mode MA 35 Portrait a Hue adjustment in food mode MA 43 Center 2 Movie Menu Option Default value 5 Movie options M 56 TV movie 640 E Shooting Menu E Option Default value E ROE E White balance A 76 Auto Continuous A 78 Single Color options QA 79 Standard color 103 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Menus A 87 Text Welcome screen QA 88 None Photo info A 92 Auto info Image review LL 92 On Brightness LL 92 3 Date imprint CL 94 Off Electronic VR QA 95 Off Motion detection LL 96 Auto AF assist LL 97 Auto Butto
62. e timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 a E oS a eo s ime Ss ig amp X Niko PA Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm 2 in Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in When using easy auto mode QA 20 the macro mode button cannot be used to activate macro mode 1 Press macro mode on the multi selector e The macro menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select ON ORRY and press a The macro mode icon amp is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled apo ony Macro mode e Macro mode can be used to take a picture at the current zoom position when amp or the zoom indicator glows green e The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm 2 in at the widest zoom position and as close as about 7 cm 2 8 in at the position where 2 is displayed 3 Rotate the zoom control to move to the wide OERE zoom position a Autofocus When using macro mode the camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus A sound will be heard while the camera focuses The Macro Mode Setting When the shooting mode is auto mode the macro mode setting will be stored even if the camera is turned off 3
63. ent setting can be previewed in the monitor m Notes on Color Options This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time A 80 snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Huljooys 79 snuayw dnjas pue yeqQAe d Bunooys 80 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions Restricted Functions Flash mode Digital zoom Image mode Continuous White balance Motion detection Continuous QA 78 Continuous QA 78 inuous QA 78 imer LQ 32 Color options QA 79 Continuous QA 78 Description If set to Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 the flash cannot be used When using Multi shot 16 the digital Zoom cannot be used When using Multi shot 16 Image mode is fixed at EM image size is 2560x1920 When using the self timer the setting is fixed at Single When using Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype the White balance setting is fixed at Auto When Multi shot 16 is selected Motion detection is not enabled The following functions are available in playback mode Eh iG Fa D Lighting 1152 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures Print set 070 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on
64. et to 4000x3000 for L22 and E 3264x2448 for L21 The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used Focus exposure compensation and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series The AF assist illuminator LL 97 does not light jo oo we a or Other settings can be selected Night portrait A Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background If the camera detects a person s face the camera will focus on that person face detection QA 24 e If more than one face is recognized the camera focuses on the a closest to the camera e If no faces are recognized focus will be on the center of the screen Digital zoom is not available so ol of je o a 1 Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction and cannot be changed Other settings can be selected u 25 BU 104 payins Bunooys A For those scene modes with A use of a tripod is recommended 37 UadS AY 104 payns unooys 38 Using the Scene Mode X Party indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame e As pictures are easily affecte
65. ff C99 Set time before camera enters standby mode to conserve power Format memory Format card AA 100 Format internal memory or memory card Language M 101 Choose the language used for camera monitor display Video mode PAIO Adjust settings for connection to a television Blink warning M 102 Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face detection Reset all M 103 Restore camera settings to their default values snuayw dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 85 snuay dnjas pue yeqQAej d Bunooys 86 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu a Battery type Select the type of batteries used On Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion fl Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture El Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory Ver Firmware version Display camera firmware version Displaying the Setup Menu Display the menu screen and select Y Setup 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen When using easy auto mode scene mode smart portrait mode or movie mode press on the multi selector QQ 11 to display the tab 2 Press the multi selector to enter the menu You can now select a tab 3 Press A or W to select the tab m A c Easy auto mode Po image mode Easy auto mode B Image mode Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Electronic VR B B B B B
66. hen shutter e When camera is in playback mode press release button is pressed When menus are displayed press MENU Battery exhausted When flash lamp blinks flash is charging Camera cannot focus The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto Focus error Turn camera off and then on again Pictures are blurred se flash se electronic vibration reduction or motion etection se BSS Best Shot Selector se tripod and self timer Bright specks appear in pictures h is reflecting off particles in air Turn flash off taken with flash Flash does not fire Flash is off Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected Movie mode is selected Continuous or Multi shot 16 or BSS is selected for Continuous in shooting menu Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies Problem Digital zoom cannot be used Image mode not available No sound when shutter is released AF assist illuminator does not ight Pictures appear smeared Hues are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Pictures are too dark underexposed Pictures are too bright overexposed Troubleshooting Cause Solution Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations e When Portrait or Night portrait is selected for Scene mode e When using smart portrait mode appl
67. hooting modes except movie mode e Digital zoom is not available More Information See Autofocus MA 25 for more information QPOW Wesyod Wews sade4 Burjiws Jo sainjoig Hurye 47 yoeqhe q uo zow 48 More on Playback Rotate the zoom control to W Ba in full frame playback mode QA 26 to display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail images The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed T O Choose pictures Rotate the zoom control to W Ef to change the number of frames displayed from 4 gt 9 16 or to Display the calendar display the calendar When the Change the number of calendar is displayed you can select frames displayed images to view based on the day they were taken AA 49 Rotate the zoom control to T Q to return to thumbnail display mode Rotate the zoom control to T Q to change the number of frames Reduce the number of displayed from 16 gt 9 gt 4 While 4 frames displayed frames are displayed rotate the zoom control to T Q again to return to full frame display mode Switch to full frame 26 playback Switch to shooting mode Thumbnail Playback Mode Display While pictures selected for Print set QA 70 and Protect QA 106 are chosen the icons shown at right are displayed with them Movies are displayed as film frames Film frames Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Rotate
68. hydride rechargeable batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 on the camera After the power Se OOOO E W on lamp green lights for a p am G moment the monitor turns on onrore When the camera turns off both the power on lamp and monitor will turn off e Ifthe camera is turned off hold down gt to turn the camera on in playback mode CQ 26 Inserting the Batteries m Removing the Batteries Confirm the power on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover v Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries e Read and follow the warnings and cautions QA iii 113 e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section The Battery QA 113 before using the battery Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e Batteries with the following defects cannot be used oO o of w sd 5 S114 Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that Batteries with a flat does not cover the area negative terminal around the negative terminal m Notes for EN MH1 Rechargeable Batteries MH 70 71 Battery Charger This camera can also use EN MH1 Ni MH rechargeable batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section The Battery QA 113 before using the battery m Batter
69. ied while recording movies e When Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous e Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous e Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter 98 sound in setup menu Even when set to On the shutter sound is not heard depending on the current shooting mode or settings e Do not block the speaker e Off is selected for AF assist option in camera 97 setup menu e AF assist illuminator turns off automatically in some scene modes Lens is dirty Clean lens White balance does not match light source The subject is dark so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by e Using flash Flash is off Flash window is blocked Subject is beyond flash range Adjust exposure compensation Subject is backlit Select the Backlight scene mode or set the flash mode to fill flash Adjust exposure compensation SAION JedUYyIaL 121 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Unexpected results when flash When taking pictures with auto with red set to auto with red eye eye reduction or when taking pictures with reduction Night portrait either in easy auto mode or the Night portrait scene mode and the fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction is used red eye reduction may be applied in rare cases to areas not affected by red eye Use any auto mode or scene mode other than Night portrait and
70. igital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card e 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 from Exif compliant printers e PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer S 0 N Je21UyY2 L 128 Symbols apply selection button 5 7 11 gt Playback button 5 7 Gi Auto mode 29 TD Delete button 5 7 26 57 Ba D Lighting 52 Easy auto mode 20 28 wi Electronic VR 95 4 Exposure compensation 34 Flash mode 30 Macro mode 33 MENU button 5 7 12 WR Movie mode 55 gt Playback mode 26 im Scene mode 35 X Self timer 32 E Smart Portrait Mode 46 AEAAPSL 45 W button 4 6 23 27 48 49 50 E button 4 6 23 27 48 49 50 T button 4 6 13 23 27 48 49 50 Q button 4 6 23 27 48 49 50 button 4 6 13 A AC adapter 15 110 AF assist illumination 4 6 25 97 Alkaline 15 Alkaline batteries 14 Aperture 24 Audio Video USB Cable 58 65 Audio in Video in jack 58 Auto flash 30 Auto off 15 99 Autofocus 24 25 29 33 AV Cable 58 AVI 111 B Backlight 4
71. including battery and SD memory card memory card operating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F temperature Humidity Less than 85 no condensation VOterminal COOLPIX L22 e About 240 shots when using alkaline batteries e About 660 shots when using lithium batteries e About 420 shots when using EN MH2 batteries COOLPIX L21 e About 280 shots when using alkaline batteries e About 780 shots when using lithium batteries e About 500 shots when using EN MH2 batteries Specifications e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with fully charged EN MH2 batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA standards for measuring the life of camera batteries Measured at 23 2 C 69 to 77 F zoom adjusted with each shot flash fired with every other shot image mode set to L22 J 4000 x 3000 L21 EM 3264 x 2448 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed Supplied batteries are for trial use only SAIN Je21UY2 L m Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice 127 Specifications Supported Standards e DCF Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera e DPOF D
72. ing the batteries turn he product off If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only the batteries approved for use in this product Q 14 Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e If Nikon rechargeable Ni MH batteries EN MH2 EN MH2 B2 or EN MH2 B4 are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combine batteries from diff e The EN MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only and are compatible with COOLPIX L22 L21 Do not use EN MH2 rechargeable batteries with incompatible devices e Insert batteries in the correct orientation e Donotshort or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing e Do not expose batteries to flame or o excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when ully discharged To avoid damage to he product be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains erent pairs For Your Safety e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation e f liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water A Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers available separately e Keep
73. ings in which you do not want to use the flash e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame e BSS best shot selector can be used to shoot QA 78 e As pictures are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily e The AF assist illuminator QA 97 does not light o Jo Je o a Other settings can be selected Using the Scene Mode 3 Fireworks show A Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus indicator a8 always glows green Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus e The AF assist illuminator QA 97 does not light s Jo v Je v E v Gi Copy e Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame e Use macro mode LQ 33 to focus at short ranges e Colored text and drawings may not show up well Faas Jo e a Other settings can be selected i Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject throwing features or details into shadow The flash fires automatically to fill in illuminate shadows e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Di a s o e Tay Other settings can be selected A For those scene modes with use of a tripod
74. ion menu and set he shooting menu to 4 movie mode A 55 Press MENU to display the movie menu options Small size 320 gt ew gt e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings A 11 e To exit the menu press MENU MR Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below Option Resolution and Frame Rate Resolution 640x480 Frame rate About 30 frames per second Resolution 320x240 Frame rate About 30 frames per second Option Memory card 4 GB TV movie 640 default setting 40n Small size 320 2h45 min All figures are approximate Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card the maximum size of a single movie is 2 GB and the maximum length of a single movie is 29 minutes The maximum recording time that is displayed is the maximum recording time for one movie Q More Information See Image File and Folder Names QA 111 for more information In full frame playback mode L 26 movies are recognized by the Movie options icon CL 56 To play a movie display it in full frame playback mode and press Q Use the zoom control T W to adjust playback volume Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor Press the multi selector lt or P to choose a control then press to perform the selected operation The following operations are available To Rewi
75. ions 2 Parts of the Camera 4 The Camera Bod 4 The Monitor Basic Operations shooting mode button D gt playback button The Multi Selecto MENU button Switching Between Tabs Help Displays About the Shutter release Button Attaching the Camera Strap ss First Steps Inserting the Batteries Applicable Batteries Turning On and Off the me Setting Display Language Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Basic Photography and Playback Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select KY Easy Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in Easy auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 3 Focus and Shoo Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Deleting Pictures Easy auto mode vii Table of Contents D Auto Mode eet esis atl ea coc an ai aE ha Shooting in the Auto Mode Using the Flash Taking Pictures with the Self timer Macro Mode Exposure Compensatii Niseni ies sorsra ie i n EnS a aii SM Shooting Suited for the SCOMC sssssssssssssssssssssssessusssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssssseeessssssssseees 35 Using the Scene Mode Setting the Scene Mod Features Taking Pictures for Food Mode E FAKING PiCtUrEs FOr a Panora Massi iana a a a 44 E Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode csssssssssssssussssssse
76. ions that 51 picture that cannot be are required for editing edited Time out error while Choose memory card with recording movie faster write speed No pictures in the internal Remove memory card to memory or memory card play back pictures from internal memory File not created with File cannot be viewed on COOLPIX L22 L21 this camera View file using the computer or any other devices which was used to create or edit this file Picture is protected Disable protection Destination in same time zone as home S 0 N JL21UY2 L 117 S 0 N Je21UyY2 L 118 Error Messages Display Lens error Q Communications error System error Q On Printer error check printer status On Printer error check paper Printer error file corrupt See the documentation provided with your pri information Lens error USB cable disconnected during printing Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry Running out of ink or printer error Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer Paper has jammed in the printer No paper is loaded in printer Ink error Ink cartridge is empty An error caused by the image file has occurred Turn camera off and then on again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Turn camera off reconnect USB cable Turn camera off remove and reinsert batteries and urn camera on If error per
77. itions e Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate editions e 32 bit versions of Windows XP Service Pack 3 Home Edition Professional Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 4 11 10 5 8 10 6 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility vV Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer use fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly If the AC Adapter EH 65A QA 110 available separately is used COOLPIX L22 L21 can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to overheat or malfunction S4 U ud pue sia NdWOD suorspajaL 0 Bunpp uuon 59 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed 2 Be sure that the camera is off 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable 4 Turn on the camera The power on lamp will light The camera monitor will remain off S19 Ug pue S1d NdWOD suoJspaja L 0 upauuoy m Connecting the USB Cable e Be sure that connectors are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable 60 The connection may not be
78. 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 imaging nikon com 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 certified by Nikon specifically 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 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 or damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction About the Manuals o part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without ikon s
79. ly determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene QA 28 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 for a moment and the monitor will SS R wW N a W turn on The lens will extend at this time 21 ON OFF amp am Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase Proceed to step 4 2 Press fto display the shooting mode selection menu 3 Press the multi selector A amp W to choose and press e The camera enters X easy auto mode apo ony Aseq yDeqQAe q pue Aydesbojoud r1Seg 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator Monitor Description NO INDICATOR The battery level is high E Batteries low Prepare to replace batteries iJ Battery ee ae pictures Replace Number of exposures exhausted Wita new patteries remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting QA 75 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Gc Easy Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in Easy auto Mode Shooting mode When using easy auto mode Il E3 FW Ea EW EX or is displayed to Motion detection indicator indicate the shooting mode selected by the Re
80. ment has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates 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 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example
81. mera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover until formatting is complete The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera be sure to format them using this camera LL 100 m The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch Write protect switch Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the lock position Unlock by sliding the switch to the write position m Memory Cards e Use only Secure Digital memory cards e Do not perform the following during formatting while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card or during data transfer to a computer Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card Insert or remove the card Remove the batteries Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter Do not format the memory card using a computer Do not disassemble or modify Do not drop bend or expose to water or strong physical shocks Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card Do not leave in direct sunlight closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures Do not expose to humidity dust or to corrosive gases Basic Photography and Playback Easy Auto Mode In easy auto mode the camera automatical
82. n prevent the camera from functioning Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations SAIN Je21UY2 L 113 Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers 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 end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working oward the edges If this fails clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Lens Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains Monitor clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure 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 off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water then dry thoroughly Note hat foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty Body Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals S 0 N Je21UyY2 L 114 Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use Check that the power on lamp is off before putting the camera away Remove
83. n sound LL 98 On Shutter sound LA 98 On S Auto off A 99 30s 2 Sleep mode Q1 99 On 2 Blink warning QA 102 Off 2 Others 2 3 Option Default value g Paper size QA 66 67 Default e Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number QA 111 from the 2 memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all pictures A 84 before selecting Reset all e The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed Shooting menu Preset manual in the White balance menu A 77 Setup menu Settings for picture registered for Welcome screen A 88 Date Q 89 Language A 101 Video mode CZ 101 and Battery type QA 105 104 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu x Battery Type Press MENU gt setup menu QA 86 gt amp Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level QA 20 choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use LR6 L40 AA size Alkaline batteries Nikon EN MH2 Ni MH nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries Alkaline default setting COOLPIX Ni MH Lithium snuayw dnjas pue yeqQAe d Bunooys 105 snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 106 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu On Protect Press MENU gt setup menu A 86 gt On Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental
84. nd Advance 15 05 2010 15 30 OOVO AVI GO fF 1 Pausing 4s Description Rewind movie Playback resumes when is released Advance movie Playback resumes when is released Volume indicator During playback Pause playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused ja Pause a is pressed 4 is pressed Resume playback Rewind movie by one frame Rewind continues while T Advance movie by one frame Advance continues while End End playback and return to full frame playback play Deleting Movie Files Press f when displayed in full frame playback mode A 26 or when selected in thumbnail QA 48 playback mode A confirmation dialog is displayed Choose Yes and press X to delete the movie or choose No and press Q to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie Erase 1 image S MOW 57 SJa ULg pue S1d NdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 HuaUUOD 58 Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio video cable AV cable CQ 110 to play back pictures on a television 1 Turn off the camera COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 _w eE gt N a 21 ON OFF 2 Connect the camera to the TV using an optional audio video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack on the TV and the white plug to the audio in jack VIDEO
85. nitor to display the corresponding menu To exit the menu display press MENU again g Upper tab Menus available for Shooting menu the current mode are displayed White balance Lower tab Display the setup Continuous menu Color options Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Set up Displayed when there are more previous menu mo e items Auto off Format card Displayed when there are one or more menu items i to follow While an item is selected press Press or the multi selector or the multi selector P to P to apply selection display that item s options Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Set up ol eae a White balance White balance Welcome screen Y Continuous iS Date Color options olor options Monitor settings Date imprint Electronic VR Press the multi selector Press the multi selector The selected menu will 4 to highlight the tab A Y to select a tab and be displayed press or P When using the following modes you can display the tabs by pressing the multi selector while the menu is displayed 12 e Easy auto mode scene mode smart portrait mode and movie mode Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to T when is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option To return to the original menu rotate the zoom control to T again COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 conti
86. nly AUI0 Auto default setting and Off are available When AU10 Auto is applied the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected e The following flash modes are available when shooting in auto mode LA 29 and certain scene modes CH 35 SATO Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Auto with red eye reduction Reduces red eye in portraits QA 31 off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor Fillflash Flash fires when a picture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and back lit subjects F Slow sync Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed Suitable for taking portraits with the night landscape as the background Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press flash mode on the multi selector The flash menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select a amo mode and press QW The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the z top of the monitor i AUTO will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the Photo info option QA 92 Flash mode If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Using the Flash m Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled e Use of a tripod is recommended to sta
87. nuous Choose single frame continuous mode BSS camera chooses sharpest shot in uonnpoanu series or multi shot 16 About the Shutter release Button The camera features a two stage shutter release button To set focus and exposure press the shutter release button 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 the rest of the way down Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures p Press the shutter Press the shutter release button release button the rest halfway to set focus of the way down to and exposure take picture Attaching the Camera Strap sdays 3sul4 14 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out Inserting the Batteries Confirm that the positive and negative terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber and insert the batteries N 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Applicable Batteries e Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries batteries supplied e Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries e Two EN MH2 Ni MH nickel metal
88. olor of light reflected from an object varies with the co The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of he result that white objects appear white whether seen in t or of the light source he light source with he shade direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of t known as white balance Although the default setting Auto can be used under most can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular lig more accurate results AUTO Auto default setting White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condi PRE most situations P reset manual he light source This is types of lighting you ht source to achieve ions Best choice in Neutral colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions Please refer to Preset Manual for more Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight Incandescent F Fi se under incandescent lighting luorescent se under most types of fluorescent lighting Cloudy se when taking pictures under overcast skies lash se with the flash mode information QA 77 The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor At settings other than Auto the icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor 83 m White Balance e This feature cannot be used simultane
89. on known as smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction Smear may also take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting It does not appear in images recorded with the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi shot 16 selected for Continuous When shooting in these modes we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such as the sun reflected sunlight and electric lights 115 SAJON Jen1UYyd e 116 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor as well as the solutions for dealing with them Clock not set Set clock Battery running low Prepare to change the batteries Battery exhausted Replace batteries Camera cannot focus e Refocus e Use focus lock Display blinks Battery exhausted AF blinks red Please wait for the camera to finish recording i Memory card is write protected This card cannot be used This card cannot be read 0 Card is not formatted Format card Yes No Out of memory Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete Write protect switch is in lock position Error accessing memory card Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX L22 L21 Memory card is full Wait until message clears from display
90. onitor Settings Press MENU gt setup menu A 86 gt ID Monitor settings The following settings are available Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode 111 93 Image review e On default setting Pictures are automatically displayed briefly immediately after shooting e Off Pictures are not displayed after shooting Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 Photo Info Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Select whether or not photo info is displayed See The Monitor LQ 8 9 for information on indicators in the monitor Show info Auto info default setting Hide info Framing grid Shooting mode Playback mode 15 05 2010 15 30 0004 JPG The same information as in Show info is displayed If no operations are performed after a few seconds the display will be the same as Hide info The information is displayed again when an operation is perfor snua dnjas pue ydeqhej q Huljoous In the following shooting modes The current settings or operation a framing grid appears to help guide is displayed as in Auto info frame pictures in addition to the above information displayed in Auto info e Easy auto mode Gi Auto mode In other shooting modes the same information as in Auto info is
91. ons The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Bay Slide Show Delete Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu mi l Welcome Screen IOI Monitor Setting I Date Imprint Electronic VR amp Motion detectio EID AF Assist Sound Settings Auto Off M Format Memory 4 Format Card bs Language Video Mode 2 Blink Warning A Reset All amp Battery Type a y lyp On Protect f4l Rotate Image Technical Notesin i e Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Image File and Folder Names Caring for the Camera Cleaning Storage Error Messages Troubleshooting Specifications Supported Standards Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 digital camera This manual was 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 Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used uolanposu Notations e In this manual the product names COOLPIX L22 and COOLPIX L21 may sometimes be abbreviated as L22 and L21 e A Secure Digital SD memory card is referred to as a memory card e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the
92. opy is created Create small picture file To cancel select No and press The copy is displayed with a gray frame More Information See Image File and Folder Names QA 111 for more information yoeqhe g uo 0 y2eqkejd uo 310W 54 Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy Crop This function is only available when MAM is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom C11 50 enabled Cropped copies are saved as separate files 1 Rotate the zoom control to T Q in full frame playback mode to zoom in on the image e To crop a picture displayed in tall COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 portrait orientation zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on Sy 7 A W T the both sides of the monitor disappear The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation If you want to crop the portrait image in the captured position use Rotate Image QO 107 to change the position of the portrait image to landscape before cropping it and then return the image to the captured position 2 Refine copy composition Rotate the zoom control to T Q or W E to adjust the zoom ratio Press the multi selector A W lt or P to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor 3 Press MENU 4 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press O Save this image as A new picture containing only the portion vi
93. or shooting mode selection menu 8 when Easy auto mode is displayed press W e The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode 20 e Press the multi selector amp or W before to switch to another shooting mode See Shooting in the Auto Mode A 29 Using the Scene Mode QA 35 Using Smart Portrait Mode A 46 or Recording Movies A 55 for more information Easy auto mode Changing the Date and Time Date Imprint e To change the date and time select Date from Date LA 89 in the setup menu LA 85 and follow the instructions starting from the above step 5 e To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings select Time zone from Date in the setup menu QA 89 90 e To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures make sure the date and time are set then set Date imprint QA 94 in the setup menu sdays 3sul4 sdays 3sul4 18 Images are saved in the camera s internal memory approximately 19 MB or on removable Secure Digital SD memory cards available separately QQ 110 Ifa memory card is inserted in the camera pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back deleted or transferred Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory or play back delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory 1 v Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the
94. osure compensation AA 34 according to shooting conditions e By pressing MENU you can also set the items in the shooting menu QA 72 according to shooting conditions apow ony 3 Frame the subject and shoot Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame you can use focus lock to focus on an off center subject e Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway exposure is locked Pa pa gt e Position the subject Press the Confirm thatthe Continue holding Press the in the center ofthe shutter focus area is down the shutter shutter frame release green release button halfway release button button and recompose the the rest of the halfway picture way down 29 apow ony 30 The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions e For L22 the flash has a range of approx 0 5 7 0 m 1 ft 8 in 23 ft when the camera is Zoomed out all the way and 0 5 3 0 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in when the maximum optical zoom is applied For L21 the flash has a range of approx 0 5 5 5 m 1 ft 8 in 18 ft when the camera is zoomed out all the way and 0 5 2 5 m 1 ft 8 in 8 ft when the maximum optical zoom is applied e Note that when using easy auto mode QA 20 o
95. ote that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture due to JPEG compression In addition this number may differ depending on the make of memory card even if the capacity for the memory card is the same imacemode Internal memory Memory card A Print size printed at 9 Approx 19 MB 4 GB 300 dpi cm in 2 4000x3000 L22 Only 500 34x 25 134 X 9 8 ao o 760 28 x 21 11 x 8 3 L21 Only a S 4000x3000 t22 Only ee peat 3264x2448 Pf a 28 x 21 11 x 83 2592x1944 22 x 16 8 7 x 6 3 2048x1536 17 xX 13 6 7 x 5 1 1024x768 6 9X 7 35 X28 640x480 5 5x4 2x 1 6 SEIE HE snuaw dnjas pue y2eqk ejd Bunooys amp 5 Ey 3968x2232 a t22 Only Ei RAARAXT 3200x1800 s C Only E fe etnias Tif the number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 2When the printer resolution is set to 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and multiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However at the same image size pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated 75 snuay dnjas pue y2eqk ejd Bunooys 76 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu WB White Balance Set Auto mode QA 29 gt MENU shooting menu gt WB White Balance The c
96. ously with certain features Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time A 80 e At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off QA 30 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual 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 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting 2 Display the shooting menu LA 73 use the ee multi selector to set White balance to j PRE Preset manual then press The camera zooms in 3 Choose Measure z reset manual To apply the most recently measured value for preset f manual choose Cancel and press Cancel 4 Frame the reference object Preset manual snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Bunooys Cancel Measure Reference object frame 5 Press The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set no picture is recorded m Note on Preset Manual The camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires When shooting with the flash set White balance to Auto or Flash 77 snuay dnjas pue y eqkejd Bunooys 78 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu O Continuous Set Auto mode A 29 gt MENU shooting menu gt H Continuous Change settings to
97. ower e Battery is cold e Pictures taken while the clock is not set will have a time stamp of 00 00 0000 00 00 movies will be dated 01 01 2010 00 00 The Date not set indicator blinks during shooting to indicate the clock is not set Set the correct date and time using Date in the setup menu e Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show info Camera clock has not been set Date imprint is disabled in the following situations e When the scene mode is set to Panorama assist e Movies S 0 N Je21UY2 L The clock battery is exhausted all settings were restored to their default values 119 S 0 N Je21UyY2 L 120 Troubleshooting 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 battery then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service 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 Shooting Problem Cause Solution No picture taken w
98. parts with care Do not apply force to the lens lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth mM Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs vV Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry mM Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature mM Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting
99. pictures from internal memory Cannot select paper size with Even when using a PictBridge compatible camera printer paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations Use the printer to select paper size e The printer does not support the paper sizes used by the camera e The printer automatically selects the paper size S 0 N Je21UY2 L 123 SaJON LIIUY2 L 124 Nikon COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 Digital Camera Focal length f number Construction Focus range from lens Focus area selection Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage playback mode Compact digital camera COOLPIX L22 12 0 million COOLPIX L21 8 0 million COOLPIX L22 1 2 3 in CCD total pixels 12 39 million COOLPIX L21 1 2 5 in CCD total pixels 8 29 million 3 6x optical zoom NIKKOR lens 6 7 24 0mm COOLPIX L22 angle of view equivalent to that of 37 134mm lens in 35mm 135 format COOLPIX L21 angle of view equivalent to that of 41 145mm lens in 35mm 135 format 3 1 6 7 7 elements in 6 groups Up to 4x COOLPIX L22 angle of view equivalent to that of approx 536mm lens in 35mm 135 format COOLPIX L21 angle of view equivalent to that of approx 580mm lens in 35mm 135 format Electronic VR Contrast detect AF e Approx 30 cm 1 ft to W approx 70 cm 2 ft 4 in to 1 e Macro mode 5 cm 2 in to wide angle position Center
100. pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen QA 88 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uonnpoanu uolpnpou The Camera Body COOLPIX L22 Front View 1 Shutter release button ZOOM COMTOL eesesssesssnee W wide T tele fed Thumbnail playback Q ass ZOOM reese help 3 Power switch Power on ree Self timer lamp AF assist illuminator Lens cover closed FEB buitin fash mee A s 114 124 7 Sic Shna Power connector cover for connecting optional AC adapter 110 Ei Eyelet for camera strap 10 Lens cover 11 Built in microphone COOLPIX L22 Rear View 1 Parts of the Camera E MENU button 12 56 73 81 86 3 apply selection button usss 11 4 Gi shooting Mode button u 10 5 Flash lamp 6 gt playback button 10 26 ulti Selector sirimiri 11 8 T delete button u 26 27 57 Battery chamber memory Card slot COVE esses 14 18 Tripod socket 58 60 65 USB connector and audio video OUT 1C EE 58 60 65 Memory Card Slt sisasanininiisisiui 18 Pin cover Battery ChaMber ecsccsesscessesnseneeseee 14 uonnponu uonnponu Parts of the Camera COOLPIX L2
101. r changes 15 05 2010 15 30 according to the region currently selected l London Casablanca Time zone fF Hometime zone e gt Travel destination snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAe q Burooys 89 snuay dnjas pue yeqQAej d Bunooys 9 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu 3 Press ee The new city time zone menu is displayed 15 05 2010 15 30 London Casablanca O ff Hometime zone OJ gt Travel destination gt 4 Press 4 or P to select the travel destination aD region time zone E When using the camera in an area where daylight saving AA time is in effect press amp to adjust the camera s time for Lima daylight saving time will be displayed in the top of the monitor and the time will advance one hour To turn off the daylight saving time setting press W Press O to enter the travel destination While the travel destination time zone is selected the icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode m The Clock Battery The camera s clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that powers the camera The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging fr Home Time Zone e To switch to the home time zone choose ff in step 2 and press 8 e To change the home time zone choose f in step 2 and perform steps 3 and
102. rabic Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Press MENU gt setup menu M 86 gt Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television Choose from NTSC and PAL snuay dnI3 5 pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 101 snuay dnjas pue y eqkejd Bunooys 102 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu f Blink Warning Press MENU gt setup menu QA 86 gt 2 Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection QA 24 in the following shooting modes e easy auto mode Portrait A 36 and Night portrait A 37 scene modes On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them the Did someone blink screen will appear on the monitor The face of the human subject that may have closed his her eyes is framed by a yellow border In such a case you can check the shot picture and determine if you take the picture again gt Operating the Did someone blink Screen QA 102 Off default setting Blink warning doesn t take effect Operating the Did someone blink Screen The following operations are available while the Did someone blink screen is displayed If no operations are performed for a few seconds the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen Did someone blink To Enlarge and display the face of th
103. rom the supplied Software Suite CD Transfer pictures to a computer QA 59 and use Panorama Maker RA 63 to join them in a single panorama More Information See Image File and Folder Names LA 111 for more information 45 apo Wesyog Wews s2224 Burjiws yo saunqoig HULL 46 Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically 1 Press f in shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu and use the multi selector and to select EI then press W 4 2 Frame the picture Point the camera at the subject If the camera detects a person s face the face will be framed by a double yellow border in the focus area and when the face comes into focus the double border will instantly turn green and the focus will be locked Up to three faces will be recognized When the faces of multiple people are detected the face nearest the center of the frame will be framed by a double border in the focus area and the other faces will be framed by a single border 3 The shutter is automatically released If the camera detects the smiling face of the person framed by a double border the shutter is automatically released The self timer lamp QA 4 blinks when the camera detects a human face Just after the shutter is released the self timer lamp blinks rapidly Each time the shutter is released th
104. sed e If the camera is turned off hold down gt to turn the camera on in playback mode Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes select menu options and to apply selection Operate the multi selector by pressing it up down left right and by pressing For Shooting Display 4 flash mode menu MA 30 select the item above Display Display 4 exposure self timer menu ss ____ compensation 32 Q J guide QA 34 ERIE i Apply selection Display macro mode menu AA 33 select the item below For Playback 15 05 2010 15 30 0004 56 Display the Display the next previous picture picture For the Menu Screen Select the item Shooting menu above gt Aooiv sdi o E Image mode selection Go Select the item AEN PPly PY ese tothe left return to the next screen SIEGE e Select the item to to the previous screen the right go to the 4 next screen apply Select the item selection below Notes on the Multi Selector In this manual A V lt and P are used in some cases for indicating the up down left and right operating parts of the multi selector uonnponu Basic Operations MENU button Press MENU to display the menu for the selected mode e Use the multi selector to apply settings QA 11 gt S Selecta tab on the left side of the mo
105. ses of water sand or snow or when the background is much brighter than the main subject Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects for example a swath of dark green leaves or when the background is much darker than the main subject Shooting Suited for the Scene Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type The following scene modes are available i amp Portrait Fireworks show bal Landscape amp Sports Night portrait Setting the Scene Mode 1 Press f in shooting mode to display the shooting mode ita selection menu and use the multi selector A and to select scene mode A Portrait The icon of the last scene mode used is displayed amp Portrait is the default setting 2 Press press A W lt or P to select a scene mode then press e The shooting mode screen for the selected scene is displayed e Features gt A 36 3 Frame the subject and shoot ag Image Mode When using scene mode you can set the Image mode setting QA 74 by pressing MENU If the image mode setting is changed the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes except movie mode 9UAaIS BU 104 payins Bupooys 35 u 25 y 104 payns unooys 36 Using the Scene Mode Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section flash mode A 30 X
106. should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject A Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital Notice for Customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
107. sible in the displayed monitor is created To cancel select No and press About the size of the original image The smaller the cropped area of the image the smaller of the cropped image size number of pixels When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 the image is displayed with a gray border on the playback screen and the small picture icon Ca or C4 is displayed on the left of the playback screen More Information See Image File and Folder Names QQ 111 for more information To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built in microphone select shooting mode and follow the steps below 1 Press f in shooting mode to display the shooting mode a selection menu and use the multi selector and to select then press W Q The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor QA 56 Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card the maximum size of a single movie is 2 GB and the maximum length of a single movie is 29 minutes 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording Camera focuses on subject in center of frame A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining To end recording press the shutter release button all the way down a second time S MOW If recording time runs out recording stops automatically
108. sing a computer Take pictures Select pictures for printing using Print set option 70 Connect to printer QA 65 Print pictures one at a 7 7 time CL 66 Print multiple pictures QA 67 Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable vV Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a printer use a fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from urning off unexpectedly To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 65A available separately QA 110 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Printing Pictures n addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection the following options are also available for printing pictures e Insert a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods you can specify the pictures and the number of prints each using Print set in the playback menu CH 70 Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 6 ea 2 Turnonthe printer Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable wO 2
109. sists contact retailer or ikon authorized service representative Check printer After checking the ink or solving he problem select Resume and press to resume printing Load the specified paper select Resume and press to resume printing Eject the jammed paper select Resume and press to resume printing Load the specified paper select Resume and press to resume printing Check ink select Resume and press to resume printing Replace ink select Resume and press Q to resume ier printing Select Cancel and press o cancel printing nter for further guidance and If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Refer to the page numbers in the right most column for more information Display Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank Monitor is hard to read Camera turns off without warning Date and time of recording are not correct No indicators displayed in monitor Date imprint not available Date not appearing on pictures even when Date imprint is enabled Camera settings reset Cause Solution e Camera is off Battery exhausted Standby mode for saving power press the shutter release button halfway cable Camera and TV are connected via AV cable e Battery exhausted e Camera has turned off automatically to save p
110. ssist Change settings for AF assist illumination Auto default setting AF assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 m 6 ft 2 in at the maximum wide angle position and 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in at the maximum telescopic position However the AF assist illumination will not turn on in some scene modes even if Auto is selected QA 36 41 Off Disable this function The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor snua dnjas pue ydeqhej q Huljoous 97 snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 98 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press MENU gt setup menu Q1 86 gt Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings Button sound Turn the button sound On or Off When On default setting is selected a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully two times when the focus has been locked and three times when an error is detected and welcome sound is played when the camera is turned on Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On default setting or Off Even when set to On the shutter sound is not heard in the following situations e When using Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 e When using Sports or Museum e When shooting movies Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu 2 Auto Off Press MENU gt setup menu CL 86 gt Auto off
111. sssssssssesses 46 Using Smart Portrait Mode sssssssssssssssssesssssssssesssssssssesssssssssecssssssssssessssssssssesssssssescsessssnsesessessssees 46 DE More on Playback sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssussssssssssssssssseseesessssss Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting Resizing Pictures Small Picture Creating a Cropped Copy Crop WR Movies Recording Movies The Movie Menu RB Selecting Movie Options Movie Playback Deleting Movie File viii Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set ssssssscsssscssssessssssesssessssssesssesssssssssseessssssnesseessesnnsessess MENU Shooting Playback and Setup MENUS uu ssssssssscccccceceeceeceeeeenessessnnsssnsnsnsnsssnsnmssseesesees 72 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Image mode WB White Balance A Continuous Color Options Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Playback Opti
112. suosija L 0 HuljdaUUOD Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer via the supplied USB cable for DPOF printing CL 68 Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the Print set menu is enabled are those recorded with the picture when it was taken Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded Deleting All Print Orders Choose Delete print set in step 3 of the print set procedure and press to delete print orders for all pictures Date Imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting by using Date imprint QA 94 in the setup menu This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time QA 71 Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed even if Print set is enabled with date selected in the print set screen 71 Shooting Playback and Setup Menus While shooting in auto mode RA 29 the shooting menu contains the following options lt Image mode 074 Choose image size and quality Also available when using other shooting modes except movie mode WB White balance 176 Match white balance to the light source Gy Continuous 78 Change settings to Continuo
113. the icon may be displayed in the monitor indicates shooting conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be pronounced In these situations the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before saving them apow ony Aseq yeqhe g pue AydesHoyoug rIseg 21 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands keeping your fingers and other objects away from tl timer lamp and microphone When taking pictures in tall orientation turn the camera so that the built in flash is above the lens he lens flash self 2 Frame the picture When the camera determines the si When the camera detects a human be framed by a yellow double bord face is recognized the face closest When shooting non human subjec the center of the monitor Position pow any Aseq yDeqGAe q pue Aydesbojoud r1Seg v Easy auto mode shooting mode icon will change LA 28 Up to 12 faces can be recognized If be framed in the focus area by a double border and the other faces will be framed by a single border cene mode the face that face will er more than one o the camera will s or when no faces are detected focus will be in he main subject near the center of the monitor e The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions In this case select another shooting mode e When digital zoom is in effect the shooting 22 mode is EH Step 2 Frame
114. the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as elevisions or radios e Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F e 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 e 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 affected e When framing bright subjects vertical comet like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display This phenomenon known as smear does not indicate a malfunction In shooting modes other than movie mode smear has no effect on the images that are recorded S 0 N Je21UY2 L e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative Notes on Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor This phenomen
115. the power source Do not remove the batteries while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry Caring for the Camera The Battery e Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary QA 20 If possible carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions When recharging rechargeable batteries do not recharge batteries that contain a different amount of charge or batteries of different model numbers When charging EN MH2 batteries using Battery Charger MH 72 charge two batteries at a time When charging EN MH2 batteries using Battery Charger MH 73 charge two or four batteries at a time To charge EN MH2 batteries use only Battery Charger MH 72 or MH 73 Do not use these battery chargers to charge any other type of battery Do not use any battery charger other than the MH 70 71 to recharge EN MH1 batteries Do not use the MH 70 71 to charge any batteries other than EN MH1 batteries Set the Battery type setting QA 105 to COOLPIX Ni MH Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Dirt on the battery terminals ca
116. the subject is facing the camera faces may not be detected The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When there are multiple people in the frame the face on which the camera focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera In some cases included those noted in Autofocus performance QA 25 autofocus may not perform as expected and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green When the camera is unable to focus use another mode such as auto mode focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject and use focus lock QA 29 Auto Mode In auto mode macro mode CH 33 and exposure compensation QA 34 can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode CL 30 and self timer QA 32 Pressing the MENU button in auto mode allows you to set the items in the shooting menu CQ 72 according to shooting conditions 1 Press fto display the shooting mode selection menu e The shooting mode selection menu will be displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose f and press e The camera enters auto mode Set the flash QA 30 self timer QA 32 macro mode CQ 33 and exp
117. time the camera is turned on 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light fora COOLPIX L22 COOLPIX L21 moment and the monitor will turn on SSS Se z ma 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press For information on using the multi selector see The Multi Selector A 11 3 Choose Yes and press If No is selected the date and time will not be set Set time and date No 4 Press or P to select your home time zone x city name RA 91 and press ilg Casablanca 4 Daylight Saving Time To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect press on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving time to on t London Casablanca When the daylight saving time setting is selected the amp amp mark appears on the top of the monitor To release the daylight saving time setting press V Setting Display Language Date and Time 5 Change the date and time e Press amp or W to edit the highlighted item Press P to move the cursor in the following order D gt M gt Y gt Hour gt Minute gt DM Y e Press to return to the previous item 6 Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press or P e The settings are applied 7 Press to exit the screen e The shooting mode selection menu will be displayed Press this button in shooting mode f
118. ting CT ee L a When the image size is small 23 1 Press the shutter release button halfway apo any Aseq yDeqGAe q pue Aydesbojoud 1Seg Press halfway CL 13 to focus When the subject is in A focus the focus area will glow green When a face is detected When no faces are detected S 1 125 F31 Shutter Aperture Speed Focus indicator When using the digital zoom the Es camera focuses on the center of the E frame but the focus area is not displayed When the subject is in focus the focus indicator QA 8 will glow green Wis F67 The shutter speed and aperture are displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway When the camera is unable to focus the focus area or focus indicator blinks red Change the composition and try pressing the shutter release button halfway again 2 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down 24 The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory Step 3 Focus and Shoot m During Recording While pictures are being recorded the number of exposures remaining display will blink Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Removing the battery or the memory card while data is being saved may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data camera or card m Autofocus performance
119. ture contain only the portion visible in the monitor Switch to shooting mode Pictures taken using face detection When the zoom control is rotated to T Q during full frame playback mode pictures taken using face detection CO 24 are magnified using the face that was focused on at the time of shooting as the centralized point e If several faces are recognized the picture will be enlarged using the face which was focused on during shooting time as the centralized point and pressing the multi selector A V 4 or P will enable you to switch between the people s faces e Rotating the zoom control to T Q or W ER further can change the magnification ratio and the pictures will be zoomed in as usual The editing features described below are available Use the camera to edit pictures in camera and store them as separate files A 111 Description Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the picture Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e mail attachments Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor Editing function D Lighting CQ 52 Small picture CL 53 Crop A 54 v Notes on In camera Editing e Pictures taken at an Image mode setting A 74 of i 3968x2232 on L22 and J 3200x1800 on L21 cannot be edited e Only pictures
120. uct to prevent possible injury WARNINGS A Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of 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 A Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A 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 A 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 e Before replac
121. us or BSS best shot selector Color options 79 Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome snuay dnjas pue y2eq ejd Huljooys m Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time Some functions may not be set at the same time LA 80 72 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Press in shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to amp auto mode QA 29 Press MENU to display the shooting menu Shooting menu Feppimagemode n E White balance Continuous MENU Color options e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings A 11 e To exit the shooting menu press MENU snua dnjas pue yoeqhej q Huljooys 73 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu lt Image mode Set Auto mode CL 29 gt MENU shooting menu gt image mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files The size of the files and with it the number of images that can be recorded depends on the size and quality of the images Before shooting choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture 12h amp y B e 8 2 gt 5 D a w b 5 Qa m E me 3 R 169 169 Setting 4000x3000 L22 Only 3264x2448 L21 Only 4000x3000 L22 Only 3264x2448 2592x1944 2048x1536 1024x768 640x480 3968x2232 L22 Only 3200x1
122. way down apow ony Aseq yDeqhe g pue AydesHoyoug rIseg 25 apoy ony Aseq yDeqQAe q pue Aydesbojoud 1Seg 26 Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Press gt playback shooting mode button The last picture taken will be displayed in full frame gt playback playback mode Use the multi selector A V lt 4 or P to view additional pictures Hold down the multi selector A V lt or P to scan quickly through pictures Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory Multi selector Press to switch to shooting mode When DJ is displayed pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed When memory card is inserted I is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed 15 05 2010 15 30 O004JPE Internal memory indicator Deleting Pictures 1 Press TI to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor 2 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press Deleted pictures cannot be recovered To exit without deleting the picture choose No and press Playback Mode The following options are availa Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ble in full frame playback mode The picture can be enlarged up to about 10x Press to return to full frame playback Playback zoom View thumbnails Switch to shooting mode Rotate the zoom control to W to display
123. will turn off after a few seconds Q 92 Shooting AEANFSL 4 s e mo s umio gg 25 1 5 Oa T 24 amm g TETI MERHOGTA a gs Se 23 m Ge E riers 12 Gea Ge see 22 Eko i 14 2itcm e e998 taxa ts Bo l Em Bm PC FEA 169 20 17 16 15 999 a w EI 9999 I 1m00s b 1m00s 19 18 1 Shooting mode 20 29 35 46 55 a Number of exposures remaining still pictures a b Movie length E Internal memory indicator Aperture EE Focus area EE Focus area Face Detection EQ Shutter speed E s0 sensitivity EQ Exposure compensation value EX Color options EZ white balance mode Focus indicator Flash mode Battery level indicator Motion detection indicator Electronic VR Date not set indicator Travel destination indicator BEEEEEEREE Date imprint ovie options 25 Continuous shooting mode MAGE Mode assume 74 EJ Self timer indicator 4 4 g ffers according to the current shooting mode Refer to the sections on each mode for details and are displayed on L22 and Bd is displayed on L21 S Parts of the Camera Playback a ce aa 15 05 2010 12 00 ea 14 9999 JPG On 13 11 12 a 5 ka Et Ta 10 7 H 5 w 6 TR 7 9997 999 7 2 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m0
124. ximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used and shooting conditions This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time QA 80 m Note on BSS BSS is best suited to situations where the subject is not moving BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or if the composition is changed while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shooting Options The Shooting Menu m Note on Multi shot 16 Smear A 115 visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi shot 16 is visible in the saved image Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects Color Options Set Auto mode QA 29 gt MENU shooting menu gt Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome amp Standard color default setting Use for pictures exhibiting natural color Gi Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect Gi Black and white Record pictures in black and white 64 Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones G Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan blue monochrome The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode A 8 No icon is displayed when Standard color is selected The effects of the curr
125. y Type By setting Battery type QA 105 in the setup menu LA 85 to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera the batteries can perform more efficiently The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase When any other type of battery is used turn the camera on and change the setting QA 105 Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer Choose a reliable brand Alternative Power Sources To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 65A available separately A 110 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds default setting the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode After a further three minutes the Auto off function will turn the camera off automatically e While the monitor is off during standby mode the power on lamp flashes it will turn on again when the power switch shutter release button button or gt button is pressed e The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option QA 99 in the setup menu MA 85 15 sdais 3sul4 16 A language selection dialog is displayed the first

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