DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Com- puter, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor- poration. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Light- ing technology is provided by o Apical Limited. 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. i Introduction Preparation for Shooting Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene - b Scene Mode i More on Playback T Recording and Viewing Movies O Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and m Setup Menus Technical Notes Introduction ii For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: Introduction This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of Keep out of reach of chil- malfunction dren Should you notice smoke or an unusual Particular care should be taken to pre- smell coming from the camera or AC vent infants from putting the batteries or adapter, unplug the AC adapter and other small parts into their mouths. remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation Observe caution when could result in injury. After removing or handling batteries disconnecting the power source, take Batteries may leak or explode if improp- the equipment to a Nikon-authorized erly handled. Observe the following pre- service representative for inspection. cautions when handling batteries for use in this product: Do not disassemble • Before replacing the batteries, turn Touching the product’s internal parts the product off. If you are using an could result in injury. Repairs should be AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for performed only by qualified technicians. use in this product (c 10). Do not Should the camera break open as the combine old and new batteries or result of a fall or other accident, take the batteries of different makes or types. product to a Nikon-authorized service • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH representative for inspection after batteries are purchased separately, unplugging the product and/or removing charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from differ- the batteries. ent pairs. Do not use the camera or • Insert batteries in the correct orienta- tion. AC adapter in the pres- • Do not short or disassemble batteries ence of flammable gas or attempt to remove or break battery Do not use electronic equipment in the insulation or casing. presence of flammable gas, as this could • Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat. result in explosion or fire. • Do not immerse in or expose to Handle the camera strap water. • Do not transport or store with metal with care objects such as necklaces or hairpins. Never place the strap around the neck of • Batteries are prone to leakage when an infant or child. fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the CD-ROMs iii batteries when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should The CD-ROMs supplied with this device you notice any change in the batter- should not be played back on audio CD ies, such as discoloration or deforma- equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an tion. audio CD player could cause hearing loss • If liquid from damaged batteries or damage the equipment. comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of Observe caution when Introduction water. using the flash Observe the following pre- Using the flash close to your subject’s cautions when handling eyes could cause temporary visual the Battery Charger MH-71 impairment. Particular care should be (available separately) observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one • Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre- caution could result in fire or electric meter (39 in.) from the subject. shock. Do not operate the flash • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry with the flash window cloth. Continued use could result in touching a person or object fire. Failure to observe this precaution could • Do not handle the power cable or go result in burns or fire. near the battery charger during light- ening storms. Failure to observe this Avoid contact with liquid precaution could result in electric shock. crystal • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug Should the monitor break, care should or bend the power cable, place it be taken to avoid injury caused by bro- under heavy objects, or expose it to ken glass and to prevent liquid crystal heat or flame. Should the insulation from the monitor touching the skin or be damaged and the wires become entering the eyes or mouth. exposed, take it to a Nikon-autho- rized service representative for inspec- tion. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or elec- tric shock. • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- pose, to maintain compliance with prod- uct regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. iv Notices Notice for Customers in CAUTIONS the U.S.A. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified Introduction Federal Communications Com- that any changes or modifications made mission (FCC) Radio Frequency to this device that are not expressly Interference Statement approved by Nikon Corporation may void This equipment has been tested and the user’s authority to operate the equip- found to comply with the limits for a ment. Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Interface Cables of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- Use the interface cables sold or provided tion against harmful interference in a by Nikon for your equipment. Using residential installation. This equipment other interface cables may exceed the generates, uses, and can radiate radio limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. frequency energy and, if not installed Notice for customers in the and used in accordance with the instruc- State of California tions, may cause harmful interference to WARNING: Handling the cord on this radio communications. However, there is product will expose you to lead, a chemi- no guarantee that interference will not cal known to the State of California to occur in a particular installation. If this cause birth defects or other reproductive equipment does cause harmful interfer- harm. Wash hands after handling. ence to radio or television reception, Nikon Inc., which can be determined by turning the 1300 Walt Whitman Road equipment off and on, the user is Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA encouraged to try to correct the interfer- Tel: 631-547-4200 ence by one or more of the following measures: Notice for customers in Canada • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CAUTION • Increase the separation between the This Class B digital apparatus complies equipment and receiver. with Canadian ICES-003. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to ATTENTION which the receiver is connected. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est • Consult the dealer or an experienced conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can- radio/television technician for help. ada. COOLPIX L11/L10 Symbol for Separate Col- v lection in European Coun- tries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to Introduction users in European countries: • This product is desig- nated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. vi Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................ii For Your Safety ................................................................................ii WARNINGS..........................................................................................ii Introduction Notices.............................................................................................iv About This Manual ..........................................................................1 Information and Precautions ..........................................................2 Parts of the Camera.........................................................................4 The Monitor .....................................................................................6 Shooting............................................................................................. 6 Playback ............................................................................................