Nikon Coolpix L21 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 58
Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................58
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................59
Before Connecting the Camera...

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Table of Contents
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................85
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................... 86
a Menus ................................................................................................................................................................. 87
c Welcome Screen...

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Introduction
Introduction
About This Manual
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:
Notations
•In this manual, the product names “COOLPIX L22” and...

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Introduction
Information and Precautions
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:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,...

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Information and Precautions
Introduction
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.
•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...

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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
COOLPIX L22 Front View
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132
4
5
6
7 9
8
Lens cover closed
1Shutter-release button  ............................ 24
2Zoom control ................................................. 23
f: wide  .................................................. 23
g: tele  ..................................................... 23
h: Thumbnail playback  ............... 48
i: playback zoom  ........................... 50
j: help...

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Parts of the Camera
IntroductionCOOLPIX L22 Rear View
13 12 141011
1234 6789
5
1Monitor ................................................................. 8
2d button  .....................12, 56, 73, 81, 86
3k (apply selection) button  .................. 11
4A (shooting mode) button ................. 10
5Flash lamp  ....................................................... 31
6c (playback) button  ....................... 10, 26
7Multi selector  ................................................. 11
8l...

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
COOLPIX L21 Front View
10
132
4
5
6
8
7 9
Lens cover closed
1Shutter-release button  ............................ 24
2Zoom control ................................................. 23
f: wide  .................................................. 23
g: tele  ..................................................... 23
h: Thumbnail playback  ............... 48
i: playback zoom  ........................... 50
j: help  ................................................... 13
3Power...

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
COOLPIX L21 Rear View
14 13 1511
1012
123456789
1Monitor ................................................................. 8
2d button  .....................12, 56, 73, 81, 86
3k (apply selection) button  .................. 11
4A (shooting mode) button ................. 10
5Flash lamp  ....................................................... 31
6c (playback) button  ....................... 10, 26
7Multi selector  ................................................. 11
8l...

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
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 will turn off 
after a few seconds (A92).
Shooting
*1Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.
*2S and L are displayed on L22, and z is displayed on L21.
m0000s 1 1 1m00sm0000s 1 1 1m00s...