Nikon Coolpix L21 Users Manual

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Introduction
First Steps
GBasic Photography and Playback: 
Easy Auto Mode
AShooting in the Auto Mode
CShooting Suited for the Scene
FTaking Pictures of Smiling Faces 
(Smart Portrait Mode)
cMore on Playback
DMovies
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
dShooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
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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:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of 
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual 
smell coming from...

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For Your Safety
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:
•Before replacing the batteries, turn 
the product off. If you are using an 
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•Use only the batteries approved for 
use in this product (A14). Do not 
combine old and new batteries or 
batteries of different makes or types.
•If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 
EN-MH2...

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For Your Safety
•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.
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.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other...

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Notices
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 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...

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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies 
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 
est conforme à 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 
users in European countries:
•This product is designated for 
separate collection at an appropriate 
collection point. Do not dispose of as...

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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Notices...

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Table of Contents
A Auto Mode..................................................................................................................................... 29
Shooting in the Auto Mode..............................................................................................................29
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer...