Nikon COOLPIX L101 User's Manual
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1. Nikon COOLPIX Package Contents First Steps Taking Pictures Installing PictureProject pg 12 Viewing PicturesonaComputer po 21 NOTE Illustrations show the COOLPIX L1 Package Contents Remove the camera and accessories from the box and confirm that you have all the items listed below Nikon lEn Mikon Guide to Digital Photographs with the COOLPIX u1 COOLPIX L1 L101 Quick Start Guide this guide Guide to Digital Photography digital camera Rechargeable EN MH1 B2 MH 71 battery charger LR6 AA alkaline batteries x 2 with power cable batteries x 2 also available as options amp Camera strap le Nikon Warranty Warranty PictureProject installer CD PictureProject reference yellow manual CD silver Depending on the country or region of purchase the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH 71 battery charger with rechargeable EN MH1 B2 batteries NOTE Memory card not provided See page 58 of the Guide to Digital Photography for a list of approved memory cards Package Contents Parts of the Camera Shutter release Power on lamp button Eyelet for camera strap y Q Battery chamber 9 cover Zoom button Connector cover CALES button First Steps Sqn 1 Attach the Camera Strap Sag 2 Charge the Batter2. B All Photos SB Last Import gt P Sample Images File Name Size 27 39 MByte Date 10 10 2005 11 35 03 PM 10 10 2005 11 Properties Tag Marked Protect Locked Hidden Sl lt gt 10 photos Q tI ESE Use a Reliable Power Source Nikon recommends using the optional EH 62B AC adapter kit to power the camera for extended periods Do not use another make or model of AC adapter Automatic Updates PictureProject periodically checks for updates when the computer is connected to the Internet If an update is detected when PictureProject starts an update dialog will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to update to the latest version of PictureProject Viewing Pictures on a Computer Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera Before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable remove the camera from the system as described below e Windows XP Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Safely Remove USB Safely Remove Hardware Mass Storage Device from the menu that ap a 10 00 am pears e Windows 2000 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears Unplug or Eject Hardware LS 10 00 AM e Windows Me Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk PTEI from the menu t
3. displayed Click Cancel to exit and then disconnect the camera l Turn the camera off Connect the USB cable as shown at right Con nect the camera directly to the computer do not connect the cable via a USB hub or key board Do not use force Turn the camera on PictureProject will automatically detect the camera and the PictureProject Transfer window will be displayed in the computer monitor Click Transfer to copy all the pictures in the camera memory to the computer PictureProject Transfer Transfer from Memory Card M C Place in collection C Delete original files after transfer 10 of 10 photos selected to transfer re A L Windows XP If the dialog shown at right is displayed select Copy Eacmmirs Windows con pero the sane Scion nech tine you me pictures to a folder on my computer using eae PictureProject and click OK To bypass this dialog in By eateries ng Wizard future check Always do the selected action i on my computer 2 Anan folder tn views files si C Always do the selected action oK I Cancel NOTE The screenshots in this section are from Windows XP i Viewing Pictures on a Computer 4 The pictures are displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete File Edit Photo Yiew Tools Window Help SOoOmwe Fis g w e g Transfer Import Print Mail SlideShow muvee Bum ee eee i Help
4. with alkaline batteries If your camera came with EN MH1 B2 NiMH batteries skip this step and proceed directly to Taking Pictures OOTING MENU 1 2 jG a St OOTING MENU 1 2 Set Up i za AN Image Mode m eM ae Mode White Balance White Balance Metering Metering Continuous Continuous I mwExit omConfirm Help mwExit ConfirmA Help y SET UP Playback Menu Bila Interface Welcome Screen bY Reset All Date Battery Type Monitor Settings Menus Date Imprint zaji Firmware Version I EXCO irm Help Exit Confirm Help a BATTERY TYPE ap BATTERY TYPE Alkaline Alkaline COOLPIX NIMH ee COOLPIX NIMH Lithium Lithium v Confirm MENUS OKCAN O Interface Reset All Menus Firmware Version KoE T THET J cO C 0J Exit to shooting mode After inserting new batteries check that the correct type is selected in the Battery Type menu as described on page 47 of the Guide to Digital Photography Taking Pictures Sign 1 Check Indicators in the Monitor Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining AUTO Al Lan Battery level indicator Description NO ICON Battery fully charged Low battery Ready spare batteries WARNING Batteries exhausted No pictures can be taken until fresh batteries BATTERY EXHAUSTED are inserted d Where Are My Pictures Stored __ The camera stores pictures in internal memo
5. cursor right Move cursor down In the description that follows the buttons used to perform a task are shown in color if more than one button is highlighted any of the highlighted buttons can be used For example press the multi selector up or down is shown as illustrated at right Deutsch Pyccknin ZEnglish ERGE i Espa ol OAE Set time and date Francais h fk ele ch yz S88 No Nederlands st Confirm OKO MTA DATE TIME ZONE Set time and date eiA London Casablanca A CDaylightSaving OKO HNS Confirm Highlight Yes TIME ZONE menu displayed No If daylight saving time is in effect press multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving and press center to select Press multi selector up to return to Step 5 4 _ _ _ QO First Steps HOME TIME ZONE HOME TIME ZONE be y amp London Casablanca a gt MENEK OKC AD Select home time zone DATE DATE D M Y D MY 701 a 25 a K gt 0 2005 00 00 00 00 Display DATE menu Edit Day order of Day Month and Year may differ in some areas DATE D mM Y 10 gt 2005 00 00 Men OKEAN Select Month Repeat Steps 5 8 5 9 to Highlight D M Y edit Month Year hour and minute O m S Zao i o Choose date display order Exit to shooting mode First Steps Saa 6 Choose the Battery Type This step is only required
6. d Ep omooly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and Vv take the picture To prevent blur avoid moving g the camera while pressing the shutter release button pres the gt button to view a picture in the monitor Use the multi selector to view other pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded up or left to view pictures in reverse order Press the gt button again to return to shooting mode View next picture pres the power switch to turn the camera off The power on lamp will go out Installing PictureProject PictureProject Install the supplied PictureProject software to transfer pictures to a computer for easy viewing and storage The main controls in the PictureProject are shown below See the PictureProject reference manual on the silver CD for details Organize View and organize pictures Edit Crop pictures adjust brightness and hue and use other retouch tools ow muvi perties me DSCNOOO1 File Name DSCN0001 JPG Size 2592x1944 879 KByte Collection list Group pictures into re mst collections and folders Ont Design Arrange pictures Picture list View the pictures in the current collection or folder PictureProject can also be used for a variety of other tasks includ
7. g in to the account used QuickTime 6 not D G to install PictureProject installed in Step 11 Lo QuickTime 6 installed in Step 11 im to easily access js that are saved disk with PictureProject After importing you can browse edit print or share them The PictureProject Import Assistant will be dis e on played once the computer restarts To catalog Select import folder the images in the Import from folder for dis steers z play in PictureProject a l Click Import The time needed to catalog the images is proportional to the number of images in the folder 2 Click Close to close the Import Assistant when import is complete To proceed without cataloging images click Close Images can be cata loged at any time see the PictureProject reference manual on the silver CD for details LUI Installing Nikon Fotoshare Europe Only To install Nikon Fotoshare available only in Europe open the Fotoshare folder on the PictureProject installer CD and drag Nikon Fotoshare to the Applications folder on the computer hard disk See the PictureProject installer CD from the CD ROM drive You can now to transfer pictures to the computer as described on page 21 V nn Viewing Pictures on a Computer Install PictureProject Before Connecting the Camera If PictureProject is not installed before the camera is connected a hardware wizard may be
8. hat appears NEA 10 00 AM Windows 98 SE In My Computer right click on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears e Macintosh Drag the untitled camera volume NO NAME into the Trash NO NAME Please refer to the Guide to Digital Photography for more information on using your Nikon digital camera Features of the COOLPIX L1 L101 4 Advanced Red Eye Reduction Guide to Digital Photography pg 14 Reduce red eye when using the flash 8 Face Priority AF Guide to Digital Photography pp 19 20 Let the camera find the focus point for portraits E Movie Mode Guide to Digital Photography pg 25 Record short movies with sound Ey D Lighting Guide to Digital Photography pg 28 Bring out details in shadows PictBridge Guide to Digital Photography pp 34 38 Print pictures directly from the camera Viewing the PictureProject Reference Manual l Start the computer and insert the silver reference CD Double click the CD icon e Windows Double click the CD Nikon icon in My Computer e Macintosh Double click the CD Nikon icon on the desktop Double click the INDEX or INDEX pdf icon to display a language selec tion screen Click a language to display an index of the documentation available for PictureProject and click a title to view Printed in China NIKON CORPORATION Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome SB5G01 1 1 Chiyoda
9. ies If your camera came with alkaline batteries skip this step and proceed directly to Step 3 Connect the power cable to the charger and then plug it into a power outlet The CHARGE lamp will light apinsent the batteries as indicated on the charger The CHARGE lamp will start to blink Charg ing is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking A pair of new or fully exhausted batteries will i charge in about two and a half hours Step 3 Insert the Batteries Note orientation of and terminals Step 4 Turn the Camera On pir the mode selector to B a wo the power switch to turn the camera on Auto off Stand by Mode If no operations are performed for about a minute the monitor will turn off to save power The power on lamp will blink and the display can be reactivated by press ing the shutter release button If no operations are performed for a further three minutes the camera will turn off automatically Saa 5 Choose a Language and Set the Camera Clock A language selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date LII The Multi Selector Use the multi selector to navigate the camera menus Move cursor up Make selection na CO Move cursor right NS Move
10. ing printing pictures sending pictures by e mail viewing slide shows and copying pictures to CD or DVD requires Windows or Mac OS X version 10 2 8 or later InstallingPictureProject PictureProject Before You Begin System Requirements Confirm that your system meets the following requirements 300 MHz Pentium or better recommended 550 MHz Pentium IIl or better recommended for muvee Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Profes sional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me or Windows 98 Second Edition SE Hard disk space 60 MB required for installation Minimum 64 MB 128 MB for muvee Video resolution 800 x 600 or more with 16 bit color High Color or better Miscellaneous Only computers with built in USB ports supported Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 1 5 or later 10 2 8 or later required for Burn Disc Hard disk space 60 MB required for installation RAM Minimum 64 MB ideo resolution 800 x 600 or more with 16 bit color thousands of colors or better Miscellaneous Only computers with built in USB ports supported Exit AllOther Applications a Exit all other applications and turn off any virus checking software Notice to Users of Nikon View or Nikon Capture _ Uninstall Nikon View before installing PictureProject For information on using PictureProject with Nikon Capture see the PictureProject reference manual on the silver CD Logon a
11. kTime 6 e Nikon Fotoshare Europe only e PictureProject e Microsoft DirectX 9 NOTE The dialogs displayed during installation may differ from those shown here QO Windows Installing PictureProject L Installing Drivers Windows XP Windows 98 SE Only Follow the on screen instructions to Sy install the drivers On some Windows pa patan a setup wizard to XP systems the installation may be per Press On ote If your camera is currently connected to your computer please cancel the installation disconnect the camera and lation formed by a wizard C I e Windows XP ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3 Setup Follow the on screen instructions to install Panorama Maker inane o The InstalStield Wizard wil install Panorama Maker on your computer To continue click N PO Yes to install QuickTime 6 instructions to install elcome tesa Which language would you like to use Quelle langue voulez vous utiliser Follow the on screen Fotoshare Europe only taeda lu idioma desear a usar Welke taal wilt u gebruiken Vilket spr k vill du anv nda Please read the following license agreement carefully yo a the license agreement and click Yes pny Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement jes Corporation License Agreement This Nikon License Agreement Agreement you either an indivi eg E Corpor e a i ating ech tne tors ond condi
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13. om the CD ROM drive You can now to transfer pictures to the computer as described on page 21 ars Macintosh Installing PictureProject Macintosh l Turn the computer on and insert the yellow installer CD Double click the CD icon on the desktop and EE then double click the Welcome icon The In ee stall Center program will start and a Select Re y Ene gion dialog will be displayed Select a region 1 fts in oceana and click Next The Select Region dialog is not displayed in the Euro pean release of PictureProject European users can proceed directly to Step 3 P3 qd language and click Next SS photography Click Easy Install to install the following iii Panorama Maker oa e PictureProject PLS A Proe Ea e Apple QuickTime 6 2 Customer Support 2 08 PanoramaMaker Installer Follow the on screen instructions to install Panorama Maker Click the Install button to install e Easy Install NOTE The dialogs displayed during installation may differ from those shown here QO Macintosh Installing PictureProject Enter the administrator name and password ieee and click OK Your password Name oox 022 Password C J f vetaits ees Read the license agreement and click Accept Take a few moments to view the ReadMe file Saat which may c
14. ontain important information that peee mon nemenr could not be included in this guide Click Con eee tinue to proceed with installation R Click Install 2 pee Install button to install Project Mi ikon NEE LE Plugin m Install Location erms of this Agreement su are not sathrtzed to stall download or use this JE vor be instales on the disk macintosh no Click Yes to have PictureProject start automati Do you want ro use PictureProject Transfer when you connect your digital camera cally when the camera is connected ESC yO Sii Yes to add PictureProject to the Dock r aeee Add above application to Dock C j C k Q u i t 3 g The software was successfully installed L Apple QuickTime 6 If an earlier version of QuickTime is installed e 6 Pro registration the QuickTime 6 installer will start Follow the Hf you do not have a registration number leave the on screen instructions to complete installation alates When the dialog shown at right is displayed click guicerime we CA ization Continue Do not complete the Registered To et natar Organization and Registration Number fields Install Center Bon iosas Quiche 6 5 Click Restart to restart the com Gy maeman a lease restart your computer puter When the computer re i gt starts lo
15. own at right will be displayed Follow the on eee ce screen instructions to install DirectX 9 SUPPLEMENTAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE Supplemental EULA IMPORTANT READ CAREFUL Corporation Microsoft operat including any online or electro bi sy Installing PictureProject D Finish or Yes to restart the computer The PictureProject Import Assistant will be dis played once the computer restarts To catalog the images in the Import from folder for dis play in PictureProject Click Import The time needed to catalog the images is proportional to the number of images in the folder YD Installation has completed successfully Please restart your computer DirectX 9 not installed in Step 12 DirectX 9 installed in Step 12 Import Assistant Import your existing photos into PictureProject The Import Assistant helps you to easily access photos that are saved on your hard disk with PictureProject After importing you can browse edit print or share them Import from Select import Folder ly Pictur G Documents and Settings User My Documents My Pictures 2 Click Close to close the Import Assistant when import is complete To proceed without cataloging images click Close Images can be cata loged at any time see the PictureProject reference manual on the silver CD for details beer the PictureProject installer CD fr
16. ry approximately 10 MB or on remov able Secure Digital SD memory cards available separately a list of approved mem ory cards is provided on page 58 of the Guide to Digital Photography Pictures are stored in internal memory when no memory card is inserted Saa 2 Ready the Camera Hold the camera steady in both hands keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens flash and microphone Step 3 Frame a Picture Use the zoom button to frame the subject near the center of the monitor CD The zoom button Press _T to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame Press CW_ to zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame Step 4 Focus and Shoot gd Lightly press the shutter release button about halfway stopping when you feel resistance The camera will set focus and exposure for the subject closest to the camera Focus and ex posure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway With the shutter release button pressed half way check the focus indicator and flash lamp Focus indicator On green Subject in focus Camera unable to focus Blinks red Change composition and try again On Flash will fire when picture is taken Blinks Flash charging Off Flash off or not require
17. san Administrator 000 Use an account with administrator privileges to install or uninstall PictureProject under Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional or Mac OS X Installing PictureProject ncn Windows Installing PictureProject Windows l Turn the computer on and wait for Windows to start up Insert the yellow installer CD The Install Center program will start and a Select Region dialog will be displayed Selecta region and click Next The Select Region dialog is not displayed in the European release of PictureProject Euro pean users can proceed directly to Step 3 Welcome to the world of Nikon Digital photography Please select a Region From the choices below L If the Install Center Does Not Start Open the My Computer window by selecting My Computer from the Start menu Windows XP or by double clicking the My Computer icon on the desktop other versions of Windows then double click the CD PictureProject icon Welcome to the world of Nikon Digital photography Please select a language From the choices below 5 Select a language and click Next install Center Click Easy Install to install the following PTP drivers for COOLPIX series cameras Win dows XP only PLS i PictureProject 1 5 Easy Install Nikon Mass Storage Camera Drivers Windows 98 SE only Customer Support e Panorama Maker e Apple Quic
18. tion e Nikon SOFTWARE accompanying this Agreement which jokere ae SOFTWARE and may include associated media printed materials and ine or electronic documentation SOFTWARE By installing downloading and or using this SOFTWARE you indicate your acceptance i Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you select No the setup will close To install PictureProject you must accept this agreement installShield pac ves No Installing PictureProject ronan Windows Click Next to install PictureProject to the des a a ai Select folder where setup will install files tination shown or click Browse tO CHOOSE a esamsrusssnisn To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select i different folder she Destination Folder C Program Files Nikon PictureProject lt Baci _Nest gt Cancel You have entered the following folder specification Lon Yes to create the destination folder ee C Program Files Nikon PictureProject This folder does not exist Should setup create it for you Click Yes to create a shortcut to PictureProject S on the desktop iC k Fi n i S h PictureProject Setup PictureProject Setup Complete PictureProject Setup has successfully installed PictureProject L DirectX 9 If DirectX 9 is not already installed the dialog ij _jljj Welcome to setup for DirectX sh
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