Nikon Coolpix L21 Users Manual

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
Playback
* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode. S and L are displayed on 
L22, and z is displayed on L21.
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1Date of recording  ....................................... 16
2Time of recording  ....................................... 16
3Volume .............................................................. 57
4Battery level indicator  .............................. 20
5Movie options* ............................................. 56
6Image mode* ................................................. 74
7aCurrent frame number/
total number of frames ..................... 26
bMovie length  ........................................... 57
8Internal memory indicator  .................... 26
9Movie playback indicator  ...................... 57
10Print-order icon  ............................................ 70
11Small picture  .................................................. 53
12D-Lighting icon  ............................................ 52
13Protect icon  ..................................................106
14File number and type .............................111
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Introduction
Basic Operations
A (shooting mode) button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
The multi selector (A11) can be used to select one of the following shooting 
modes.
* The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected.
When A is pressed while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, the 
camera returns to shooting mode without changing the current shooting mode.
c (playback) button
•When A is pressed in playback mode, the 
camera enters shooting mode.
•When A is pressed in shooting mode, the 
shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, 
which allows you to change the shooting mode.
1GEasy auto mode (A20)
2bScene (A35)*
3FSmart portrait (A46)
4DMovie mode (A55)
5AAuto mode (A29)
•During shooting mode, the camera enters the 
playback mode when c is pressed.
•If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn 
the camera on in playback mode.
Easy auto modeEasy auto mode1
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select 
menu options and to apply selection.
Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, and by pressing k.
For Shooting
For Playback
For the Menu Screen
Flash mode
Display m (flash mode) menu (A30)/select the item above.
Display o (exposure 
compensation) 
guide (A34).
Apply selection.
Display p (macro mode) menu (A33)/select the item below. Display n 
(self-timer) menu 
(A32).
Display the 
previous picture.Display the next 
picture.
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Shooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Color options Continuous
Select the item 
to the left/return 
to the previous 
screen.Select the item to 
the right/go to the 
next screen (apply 
selection). Apply selection (Go 
to the next screen). Select the item 
above.
Select the item 
below.
CNotes on the Multi Selector
In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right 
operating parts of the multi selector.
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Basic Operations
Introduction
d button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode.
•Use the multi selector to apply settings (A11).
•Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu.
•To exit the menu display, press d again.
Switching Between Tabs
When using the following modes, you can display the tabs by pressing the multi 
selector J while the menu is displayed.
•Easy auto mode, scene mode, smart portrait mode and movie mode
Shooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Color options Continuous
Upper tab: Menus available for 
the current mode are 
displayed.
Lower tab: Display the setup 
menu.
Motion detectionSet up
Exit
AF assist
Auto off
Format card
Language Sound settings
Exit
AF assistAuto
Off
Press k or the multi selector 
K to apply selection.While an item is selected, press 
k or the multi selector K to 
display that item’s options. Displayed when 
there are more 
previous menu 
items.
Displayed when 
there are one or 
more menu items 
to follow.Displayed when the menu 
contains two or more pages.
Shooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Color options ContinuousShooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Color options ContinuousSet up
Exit
Menus
Welcome screen
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Electronic VR Date
Press the multi selector 
J to highlight the tab.The selected menu will 
be displayed.Press the multi selector 
HI to select a tab and 
press k or K.
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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of 
the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
About the Shutter-release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and 
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel 
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this 
position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button 
the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release 
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
Attaching the Camera Strap
Choose single frame, continuous mode,
BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in
series), or multi-shot 16.Continuous
BackExit
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Press the shutter-
release button 
halfway to set focus 
and exposure.Press the shutter-
release button the rest 
of the way down to 
take picture.
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First Steps
First Steps
Inserting the Batteries
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
•Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card 
slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent 
the batteries from falling out.
2Inserting the Batteries.
•Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals 
are oriented correctly as described on the label at the 
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the 
batteries.
3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
Applicable Batteries
•Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)
•Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
•Two EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn 
on the camera. After the power-
on lamp (green) lights for a 
moment, the monitor turns on. 
When the camera turns off, both 
the power-on lamp and monitor 
will turn off.
•If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback 
mode (A26).
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Inserting the Batteries
First Steps
BRemoving the Batteries
Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card 
slot cover.
BAdditional Precautions Regarding Batteries
•Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 113).
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” 
(A113), before using the battery.
•Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
•Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
BNotes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger
This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, “The Battery” (A113), 
before using the battery.
BBattery Type
By setting Battery type (A105) in the setup menu (A85) to match the type of batteries inserted 
in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.
The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is 
used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A105).
CAlkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a 
reliable brand.
CAlternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available 
separately) (A110). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC 
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
CAuto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn off 
automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off 
function will turn the camera off automatically.
•While the monitor is off during standby mode (the power-on lamp flashes), it will turn on again 
when the power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or c button is pressed.
•The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the 
Auto off option (A99) in the setup menu (A85).
Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that 
does not cover the area 
around the negative terminal.Batteries with a flat 
negative terminal
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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a 
moment and the monitor will turn on.
2Use the multi selector to choose 
the desired language and press 
k.
For information on using the multi selector, 
see “The Multi Selector” (A11).
3Choose Yes and press k.
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4Press J or K to select your home time zone 
(city name) (A91) and press k.
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Cancel
Date
Set time and date?
No Ye s
Back
London
Casablanca
DDaylight Saving Time
To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, 
press H on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving 
time to on.
When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark 
appears on the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving 
time setting, press I.
Back
London
Casablanca
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
First Steps
5Change the date and time.
•Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.
•Press K to move the cursor in the following order. 
D->M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y
•Press J to return to the previous item.
6Choose the order in which the day, month 
and year are displayed and press k or K.
•The settings are applied.
7Press A to exit the screen.
•The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.
8When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.
•The camera enters the shooting mode and you can 
take pictures in Easy auto mode (A20).
•Press the multi selector H or I before k, to switch to 
another shooting mode. See “Shooting in the Auto 
Mode” (A29), “Using the Scene Mode” (A35), 
“Using Smart Portrait Mode” (A46) or “Recording 
Movies” (A55) for more information.
Edit Date
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Edit Date
DYM15 201005
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Press this button
in shooting mode
for shooting-
mode selection
menu.
Easy auto mode
DChanging the Date and Time, Date Imprint
•To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A89) in the setup menu (A85) and 
follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.
•To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the 
setup menu (A89, 90).
•To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures, make sure the date and time are 
set, then set Date imprint (A94) in the setup menu.
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First Steps
Inserting Memory Cards
Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 19 MB) or on 
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A110).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the 
memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, 
deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal 
memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
1Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor 
are off and open the battery-chamber/ 
memory card slot cover.
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the 
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the 
batteries from falling out.
2Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into 
place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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BInserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could 
damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the 
memory card is correctly oriented.
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