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i Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Image Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers a nd Print.
ii For Y ou r S af e ty To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety instru ctions where a ll those who use the product will read t hem.
iii For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off.
iv For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the inpu t and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon f or the purpose, to maintain complia nce with product regulations. Handle moving part s with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
v Notices Notice for C ustomers 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.
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vii T able of C ontents For Your Safety......................................... ................................. ...................................... ........................ ii WARNINGS .................. ...................... ..................
viii Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode ... ............ ............... .............. ........... 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On an d Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................20 Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode.
ix Table of Contents More on Playback ................... ............ ............ .............. ............ ............... ............ ............ ... ........... .... 61 Full-frame Operation ....................... ............................
x Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ....... ............ ............... ............ .............. ............. .............. ............ .......... .. .........103 Setup Menu ..................... ....................................... .....
1 Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPI X L120 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.
2 Introduction Information and P recautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
3 Information and Precautions Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law.
4 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 15 13 14 7 6 5 8 4 3 2 1 9 10 11 12 1 Zoom control .... ...................... ................... .... 23 f : wide ......... .................. ...................... . 23 g : tele ..................
5 Parts of the Camera Introduction 12 13 14 10 9 11 5 7 6 4 3 2 8 1 1 Monitor .......... .................. ...................... ............... 8 2 A (shooting mode) button ................ . 10 3 Flash lamp ..................... ..................
6 Parts of the Camera Introduction Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens C ap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
7 Parts of the Camera Introduction Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) b utton to raise the flash. • See “Usi ng the Flash ” ( A 28) for more informat ion on setting the flash. • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place w hen not in use.
8 Parts of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may be displaye d in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds ( A 110).
9 Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback * The icon displayed varies with the sett ing that was set at the time of shooting. 15/05/2011 12:00 15/05/2011 12:00 9999.
10 Introduction Basic Operations A (Shooting mode) Button c (Playback) Button b ( e Movie-record) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode ( A 33).
11 Basic Operations Introduction The Multi Selector Operate t he multi selecto r by pressing it up ( H ), down ( I ), le ft ( J ), right ( K ), or by pressi ng the k button. For Shooting For Playback For the Menu Screen Flash mode Display m (flash mode ) menu ( A 28)/select the item above.
12 Basic Operation s Introduction Using Camera Men us Press the d button ( A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector ( A 11) to apply settings of each menu item. 1 Press the d button. 2 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose an item, and then press K or the k button.
13 Basic Operations Introduction Switching Between Tabs of Me nu Screen To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is displayed in the following modes. • Easy auto mode, scene mode and smart portrait mode About the Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
14 First Steps First Steps Inser ting the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Before opening the battery-cham ber/memory card s lot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. The camera, ba tteries or memory c ard may be hot immediately after using the cam era.
15 Inserting the Batteries First Steps B If Turn the camera off, remove the lens c ap, and turn the camera on. is display ed Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, and turn the camera off and then on again.
16 First Steps Setting Display Language , Date and T ime When the first time the camera is turned on, the language- se lection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time First Steps 5 Press H or I to choose the date format, and press the k button or K . 6 Press H , J , I , or K to set the date and p ress the k button. Choose an item : Press K or J (to change between D , M , Y , Hour , and Minute ).
18 First Steps Inser ting Memory Cards Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memor y cards (commercially available; ( A 129).
19 Inserting Memory Cards First Steps B Formatting Memory Cards If the message on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use ( A 117 ). Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copi es of any images you wish to keep before formatti ng the memory car d.
20 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Step 1 T urn th e Camera On and Selec t G (Easy Aut o) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera autom.
21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Aut o) Mode Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy a uto) Mode • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds ( A 110).
22 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Step 2 F rame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the ca mera steadily in both hands. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the l ens, flash, AF assis t-illum inator and microphone. 2 Frame the picture.
23 Step 2 Frame a Picture Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out, increasing the are a visible in the frame.
24 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Step 3 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutte r-release button is pres sed halfway ( A 13), the camera sets focus and expos ure (shutter speed and aperture value).
25 Step 3 Focus and Shoot Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode B During Saving While imag es are being saved, the number of e xposures rem aining di splay will blink.
26 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Step 4 V iewing and Deleting Images Viewing Imag es (Playback Mod e) Press the c button. The last image captu red is disp layed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi se lector H or J to display the previou s image.
27 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Deleting Unwant ed Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Press the d button to exit without deleting the image. 2 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button.
28 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Using the F lash In dark locations or when the subject is ba cklit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash. • The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position, and about 1.
29 Using the Flash Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. The flash pops up. When the flash is lowered, flash mode is fixed at W (off). 2 Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector. The flash mode me nu is displayed.
30 Using th e Flash Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled ( W ) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabili ze the camera during shooting an d avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction ( A 113) to Off when using a tripod.
31 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode T aking Pict ures with the Self-timer The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is presse d. When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shut ter-release button is pressed.
32 Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Adjusting the Brightness: Exposur e C ompensation By adjusting exposure compensat ion when taking pictures, overall image brightness can be adjusted to make images brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector.
33 More on Shooting More on Shooting Selec ting Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode se lection menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode.
34 More on Shooting Easy Aut o Mode Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically sel ects one of the following scenes when you poin t the camera at a subject.
35 More on Shooting Shooting Suited for th e Scene (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically opti mized for the sele cted scene type. The following scene modes are available. Selecting a Scene Mod e 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and press the multi selector H or I to select scene mode.
36 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Choosing a Scen e and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics) The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X : flash mode when the flash is raised ( A 28); n : self-t imer ( A 31); p : macro mode ( A 51); o : exposure compensation ( A 32).
37 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1 The flash mode se tting is fixed at fill fl ash with slow sync with red-eye reductio n. 2 Default setting can be modified. 1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode m ay be used. Default setting can be modified.
38 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses on the su bject in the center of the frame.
39 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. Note that the fl ash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less tha n 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). j Night landscape O Use this mode when taking night lan dscape pictures.
40 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. u Food Use this mode when taking pictur es of food. • Macro mode ( A 51) will turn on and the zoom will automatically m ove to the closest possibl e shooting position.
41 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. m Fireworks show O Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinit y.
42 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. p Panorama assist Use when taking a series o f pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama image using the supplied Panora ma Maker 5 software.
43 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1 This can be set to Off. Self-timer cannot be used. 2 Default setting can be modified. O Pet portrait Use this mode when taking pictu res of dogs or cats. When th e camera detects the face of a dog or a cat, the camera the n focuses on the det ected face.
44 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the cente r of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction ( A 113) to Off when using a tripod. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select p Panorama assist ( A 35).
45 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. The camera re turns to step 2. 2 7 27 En d End B Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposu re compensation before taking the first picture.
46 More on Shooting Capt uring Smilin g F aces A utoma tically (Sma rt P ortrait Mode ) The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and press the multi selector H or I to select F , and press the k button.
47 Capturing Smiling Faces Automati cally (Smart Portrait Mode) More on Shooting B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions , the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.
48 More on Shooting Shooting C ontinuously a t High Speed (Sport Contin uous) Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. Wi th continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captur ed.
49 Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuo us) More on Shooting Changing the Sport Continuo us Shooting Mode Settings After displaying the d (sport continuous) mode shooting screen ( A 48), press the d button ( A 5) to set the following options in the sport conti nuous menu.
50 More on Shooting Auto M ode In A (auto) mode, macro mode ( A 51) and exposure compensatio n ( A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using flash mode ( A 28) and self-timer ( A 31). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items ( A 52) depending upon the shooting situations.
51 Auto Mode More on Shooting Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as clo se as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft . 8 in.). When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure belo w.
52 Auto Mode More on Shooting Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) While sh ooting in A (auto) mode ( A 50), the shooting menu contains the following op tions. Displaying the Shooting Menu Set the camera to A (auto) mode ( A 50). Press the d button to d isplay the shoot ing menu.
53 Auto Mode More on Shooting Image Mode (Image Q uality/Image Size) Choose image size and quality (compression). The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be save d, depends on the size and quality (compression) of the images. Before shoot ing, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the image.
54 Auto Mode More on Shooting C Number of Exposure s Remaining The following tabl e lists the approximate numb er of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the comp osition of the image (due to JPEG compr ession).
55 Auto Mode More on Shooting White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent ligh ting.
56 Auto Mode More on Shooting Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for li ght sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with wh.
57 Auto Mode More on Shooting Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). The icon for the current setting is disp layed in the monitor duri ng shooting ( A 8).
58 Auto Mode More on Shooting B Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear ( A 128) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 will be visible in the saved ima ge da ta. T o re duce s mea r eff ects , avo id br ight obje cts s uch a s the sun, refl ecti ons o f the sun, and electric lights when shooting.
59 Auto Mode More on Shooting Color Options Make colors more vivid or save images in monoc hrome. The icon for the current setting is disp layed in the monitor duri ng shooting ( A 8). However, when Standard color is selected, no icon is di splayed. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor.
60 Auto Mode More on Shooting Camera Settin gs that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting me nu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Fu nctions Setting Description Flash mode Continuous ( A 57) When using Continuous , BSS , or Multi- shot 16 , the flash cannot be used.
61 More on Playback More on Playback F ull-frame Oper ation Press the c button during shooting to switch to playback mode and view images ( A 26). The following operations can be perfor med while viewing images in full-frame. Function Control Description A Choose images Press H , I , J , or K to view the previous or next ima ge.
62 More on Playback V iewing Multiple Images: Th umbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playbac k mode ( A 26) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be perf ormed while thumbnails are displayed.
63 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Pla yback More on Playback Calendar Display When displaying 16 thumbnail fram es in playback mode ( A 62), switch to calendar display by rotating the zoom control to f ( h ). You can select images to view based on the day they were taken.
64 More on Playback T aking a Closer L ook: Playback Z oom Rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) during full-frame playbac k mode ( A 26) zooms the current image, with the center of the image displayed in the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currentl y displayed.
65 Taking a Closer L ook: Playback Zoom More on Playback Images Captured with Face Detection or Pet Detection When zooming in on an im a ge captured using face detec tion ( A 24) or pet de tection ( A.
66 More on Playback Play back Menu The following options are available in playback mode. Displaying the Playback Menu Press the c (playback) button to en ter playback mode ( A 61). Display the playback menu by pressing the d button. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 11).
67 Playback Menu More on Playback a Print Order When printing images using one of the following methods, you can select which images will be printed and the number of copies of each image w ill be printed, and save this electronic “print order” information on the memory car d.
68 Playback Menu More on Playback 4 Choose the images (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi sel ector J or K to choose the desired images.
69 Playback Menu More on Playback B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Info rmation When the Date and Info options ar e enabled in t he print or der menu, shooting date an d shooting information are printed on im ages when a DPOF-compatible pr inter ( A 144) which supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used.
70 Playback Menu More on Playback b Slide Show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To repeat the slide show automatically, sel ect Loop and press the k button before selecting Start .
71 Playback Menu More on Playback d Protect Protect selected images from acci dental deletion. Use the image selection s creen to turn protection on and off for selected i mages (see “Selecting Multiple Images” ( A 72) for more information).
72 Playback Menu More on Playback Selecting Multiple Images When using one of the following features, a screen shown on the right is displayed when selecting images.
73 Playback Menu More on Playback f Rotate Image Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are t aken. Images can be rotated 90° cl ockwise or counterclockwise. Images that were saved in the portrait (v ertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction.
74 Playback Menu More on Playback h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory Copy images between the intern al memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press the k button. q : C opy images from internal memory t o memory card.
75 Editing Image Editing Image Image Editing Function Use the ca mera to edit ima ges in-camera and save them as separate files. The editing features described below are available ( A 131).
76 Editing Image Editing Images I D-Lighting: En hancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
77 Editing Images Editing Image g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size Create a small copy of the current image. Suitable for uploading to websites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640 ×480 , m 320×240 , and n 160×120 . Small copies are saved as JPEG files wi th a compression ratio of 1:16.
78 Editing Images Editing Image o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the port ion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 64) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-fram e playback mode ( A 61) to zoom in on the image.
79 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Recording and Playback Recor ding Movies You can use the camera to record high-definition movies with sound. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB .
80 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback B While the Ca mera Is Saving Movi es When movie recording stops, the movie is not completely saved until the shooting screen is displayed.
81 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback C Functions Available in M ovie Mode • The settings for exposur e compensation, white balance and color options ar e applied when recording movies. When macro mod e is enabled, movi es of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded.
82 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback Changing Movie Record ing Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Displaying the Movie M enu 1 Display the shooting screen and press the d button.
83 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback 3 Press H or I to select the D tab. 4 Press K or the k button. You can now select an item from the movie menu. Use the multi selec tor to choose and apply sett ings ( A 11). To exit the movie menu, press t he d button or press J and select another tab.
84 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback Movie Options Select the type of movies that are recorded. • The movie bitra te is the volume of movie data recorded per second.
85 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Electronic VR Select the electronic vibration reductio n setting that is used w hen recording movies. When electronic VR is set to On , R is displayed when movie recording st arts ( A 8).
86 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback Wind Noise Reduction Reduces the effects of wind noise when recording movies. The icon for the current setting is disp layed in the monitor duri ng shooting ( A 8). When s et to Off , no icon is displayed.
87 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Pla yback In full-frame playback mode ( A 26), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon ( A 84). To play a movie, display it in full-fr ame playback mode and press the k button. Use the zoom control g / f during playback to adjust the volume.
88 Movie Recording and Playback Editing M ovies The desired portions of a recorded mo vie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause playback ( A 87). 2 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the I control, and then press the k button.
89 Editing Movies Movie Recording and Playback B Notes on Movie Editing • A movie that was created by editi ng cannot be trim med again. To trim anot her area of the movie, select and edit the or iginal movie.
90 Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play back images on the te levision.
91 Connecting to a TV Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 3 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your tel evision for details. 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. The camera enters playback mode, and the images captured are displayed on the television.
92 Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a comp uter and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Use the su pplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer.
93 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Transferring Ima ges from a Camera to a Com puter 1 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. 2 Be sure that the camera is off. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
94 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 5 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K L120 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos .
95 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers When transfer is complete , the ViewNX 2 scre en is displayed (ViewN X 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on using Vie wNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help informatio n ( A 96).
96 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers C Transferring Images Using a Co mputer ’s Card Slot or a Commerciall y- available Card Read er When the memory card.
97 Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting to a P rinter Users of PictBridge-compa tible ( A 144) printers can connect the camera directly to the pr inter and prin t images with out using a computer. Follow the procedures below to p rint images .
98 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting the Camera a nd Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that conne ctors are properly oriented.
99 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Printing Images One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( A 98), print images by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the k button.
100 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in ste p 1 when printing is complete. To cancel befo re all copies h ave been printed, press the k button.
101 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butt on. Print selection Choose the im ages (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
102 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 5 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to th e print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. To cancel befo re all copies h ave been printed, press the k button. DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was cre ated in Print order ( A 67).
103 Basic Camera Setup Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen A 105 Specify the welc ome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Time zone and date A 106 Set camera clock and choos e ho me and destination time zones.
104 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button. The menu is displayed. When using eas y auto mode, scene mo de, or smart portrait mo de, press the multi selector ( A 11) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the multi selector J .
105 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Welcome Screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 104) M Welcom e screen None (defaul t setting) The welcome sc reen is not displayed when t he camera is turne d on; the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.
106 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 104) M Time zone and date Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the mu lti selecto r to set the date and time . • Choose an item: Press J or K (to change between D , M , Y , Hour , and Minute ).
107 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. The Time zone menu is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. The date and time displaye d in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected.
108 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup C The Clock Battery T he camera’s clock is powere d by a clock battery that is independent of the batteri es that power the camera. The clock battery charges whe n the main batteries are in stalled or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide seve ral days of backup power after about 1 0 hours of charging.
109 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not liste d below, set the ca mera's clock manually to local time using Date and time in the setup menu.
110 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Monitor Settings The following settings are available. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 104) M Monitor settings Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode.
111 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Photo Info Select whether or not photo info is displayed. See “The Monitor” ( A 8, 9) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode Show info Auto info (default setting) The sam e inform ation as in Show info is displayed.
112 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Print Date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on images at the time of shooting. Thi s shooting date and time will be imprinted on images when printing, even if the printer does not support date printing ( A 69).
113 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Vibration Reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still images. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur th at commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Set vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
114 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Motion Detection Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when taking sti ll pictures. The motion detection setting can be conf irmed in the monitor durin g shooting ( A 8).
115 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup AF Assist Specify whether or not the AF-assist illumi nator is used to help the camera focus when the subject is poorly lit.
116 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Auto Off If no operations are performed for a spec ified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode ( A 15). Use this option to set the amount of time that passes before the camera enter s standby mode.
117 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this option to format the in ternal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Deleted images cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer i mportant images to a computer before formatting.
118 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Language Select one of 26 languages for disp lay of camera menus and messages. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 104) M Language Czech Port uguese Danish Russian German R.
119 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup TV Settings Adjust settings for connect ion to a television. D HDMI and HDMI-CEC HDMI (High-D efinition Multime dia Interface) is a multimedia interface. HDMI -CEC (HDMI-Consu mer Electronics Control ) allows compatible devices to in ter-operate.
120 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations are available when 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.
121 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restor ed to their default values. Pop-up Menu Scene Mode Sport Continuous Menu Shooting Menu d butt.
122 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Movie Menu Setup Menu Others Option Default value Movie option s ( A 84) HD 720p (1280×720) Autofocus mo de ( A 85) Single AF Electronic VR ( A 85) On Wind noise red.
123 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( A 131) from the memory. Numbering will continue from th e lowest number available. T o reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images ( A 27) before selecting Reset all .
124 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 104) M Firmware version Back COOLPIX L120 Ver .
125 Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Caring for the C amera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immers ed in water or subjecte d to high humidity.
126 Caring for the Camera Notes on Camera Care and General Usage C The Battery • After purchasing repl acement rechargeable batteries , ch arge them before use.
127 Caring fo r the Camera Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubbe r bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produc e a stream of air out the other end).
128 Caring for the Camera Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Chec k that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batter y if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
129 Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional A cc essories 1 When using with the COOLPIX L120, charge the four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries at a time using Batte ry Charger MH-73. Also, do not mix batterie s that have a different amount of charge remaining ( A 126).
130 Optional Accessories Technical Notes Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digita l (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in th is camera. Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rati ng of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies.
131 Technical Notes File and F older Names Images and movies ar e assigned file names as f ollows. • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “ P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for images captured using panorama assist (e.
132 Technical Notes Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other war nings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution A Q Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on.
133 Error Messages Technical Notes N Out of memory. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image mode. • Delete images. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. 53 27, 87 18 18 P Image cannot be saved. Error occurred while saving image.
134 Error Messages Technical Notes N File contains no image data. File not created with COOLPIX L120. File cannot be viewed on this camera. View file using the computer or any other devices which was used to create or edit this file. – P This file cannot be played back.
135 Error Messages Technical Notes * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. PR Printer error: paper j am Paper has jam med in the printer. Eject the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
136 Technical Notes T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information.
137 Troubleshooting Technical Notes Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare inst ances, unusual char acters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most ca ses, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
138 Troubleshooting Technical Notes Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear may occur when the camera is aime d at a bright subject. When using multi-16, sport continuous, or w hen recording movies, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights.
139 Troubleshooting Technical Notes Playback Images are too dark (underexposed). • Flash mode is set to W (Off). • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is beyond flash range. • Adjust exposu re compensation. • Raise the ISO sensitivity. • Subject is backlit.
140 Troubleshooting Technical Notes Cannot use D-Lighting, small picture, or crop options. • These options cannot b e used with movies. • Images captured at an Image mode setting of P 4224×2376 or m 1 920×1080 cannot be edited. • Select image that supp orts D-Lighting, small picture, or crop.
141 Technical Notes Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L120 Digital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Effective pixels 14.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; 14.48 million total pixels Lens 21× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.5-94.5mm (angle of view equi valent to that of 25-525 mm lens in 35mm[135] format) f/-number f/3.
142 Specifications Technical Notes Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), s pot (dig ital zoom 2× or m ore) Exposure con trol Programmed aut o exposure with motio n detection and exposure compensa tion (-2.
143 Specifications Technical Notes • Unless otherwise stated , all figures are basically for a camera with fully-charged LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries oper ated at an ambient temperatur e of 25 °C (77 °F). Data for lithium batteries apply when using four commercially availa ble FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries.
144 Specifications Technical Notes Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibil ity among different makes of camer a.
145 Technical Notes Index Symbols k (apply selection) button 5 , 11 b ( e movie-record) button 5 , 10 c (Playback) button 5 , 10 A (shooting mode) button 5 , 10 A Auto mode 50 l Delete button 5 , 27 ,.
146 Index Technical Notes Elect ronic VR 85 Enhanced Res olution 86 EN-MH2 14 , 123 , 126 , 129 Exposure compensation 32 Extens ion 131 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F File names 131 Fill flash 28 Firewor.
147 Index Technical Notes P Panorama assist p 42 , 44 Panorama Maker 5 92 , 96 Paper size 99 , 100 Party/indoor f 37 Pet portrait auto release 43 Pet portrait O 43 Photo info 110 PictBridge 97 , 144 P.
148 Index Technical Notes W Welcome screen 105 White bala nce 55 Wind noise redu ction 86 Z Zoom control 4 , 23 , 87.
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