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Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy 
(transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, 
ViewNX for displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating 
panorama photos, must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD. For 
more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
•Windows 7 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate 
editions)
•Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate editions)
•32-bit versions of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6)
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system 
compatibility.
BNote on Power Source
When connecting the camera to a computer, use fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from 
turning off unexpectedly.
If the AC Adapter EH-65A (A110) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX L22/L21 can be powered 
from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the 
camera to overheat or malfunction.
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Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer
1Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.
2Be sure that the camera is off.
3Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
4Turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp will light. The 
camera monitor will remain off.
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BConnecting the USB Cable
•Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, 
and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
•The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
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5Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer.
•Windows 7
When the Devices and Printers K L22/L21 screen is displayed, click Change 
program under Import pictures and videos. Select Copy pictures to a folder on 
my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK.
Double-click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and 
Printers K L22/L21 screen.
•Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my 
computer using Nikon Transfer.
•Windows XP
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures 
to a folder on my computer, and click OK.
•Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer 
if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first 
installed.
•If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for 
Nikon Transfer to start.
6Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options 
Source panel and click Start Transfer.
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, all pictures are transferred to the computer.
Start Transfer 
button Source device
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At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is 
complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to help information 
contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX (A62).
Disconnecting the camera
Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during 
transfer.
When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
CUsing a Card Reader
The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be 
transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.
•If the memory card capacity is 2 GB or more, or if the memory card is SDHC-compliant, the card 
reader or similar device must support these memory card specifications.
•Insert a memory card into the card reader or similar device, and refer to the steps 5 and 6 (A61) 
to transfer pictures.
•To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must 
first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A108).
DStarting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually
Windows
Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All 
Programs>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Double-clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon 
Transfer or ViewNX.
Macintosh
Open Applications and double-click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or 
Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX.
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DViewing Nikon Transfer and 
ViewNX Help Information
For more information on Nikon Transfer or 
ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and 
select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX 
Help from the Help menu.
DPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker
•Use a series of pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (A42) to create a single 
panorama photo with Panorama Maker.
•Panorama Maker can be installed on a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.
•After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.
Windows
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.
Macintosh
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.
•For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help 
information contained in Panorama Maker.
DImage File Names and Folder Names
See “Image File and Folder Names” (A111) for more information.
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A128) printers can connect the camera directly 
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Take pictures
Connect to printer (A65)
Print pictures one at a 
time(A66)Print multiple pictures (A67)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cableSelect pictures for printing 
using Print set option 
(A70)
BNote on Power Source
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged batteries to prevent the camera from 
turning off unexpectedly.
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.
DPrinting Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing 
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing 
pictures:
•Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
•Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, you can specify the pictures and the number of prints each using 
Print set in the playback menu (A70).
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Connecting the Camera and Printer
1Turn off the camera.
2Turn on the printer.
Check printer settings.
3Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
4Turn on the camera.
•When connected correctly, the 
PictBridge startup screen (1) is 
displayed in the camera monitor, 
then the Print selection screen 
(2) is displayed.
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BConnecting the Audio Video/USB Cable
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force 
when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an 
angle.
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A65), print pictures by 
following the procedure below.
1Use the multi selector to choose the desired 
picture and press k.
•Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 
thumbnails, and to g (i) to switch back to full-frame 
playback.
2Choose Copies and press k.
3Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and 
press k.
4Choose Paper size and press k.
5Choose the desired Paper size and press k.
•To specify paper size using printer settings, choose 
Default in the paper size menu.
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PictBridgeStart print
Copies
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Copies
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Exit
PictBridgeStart print
Copies
Paper size
Paper sizeDefault
3.5×5 in.
5×7 in.
Postcard
100×150 mm4×6 in.Exit
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6Choose Start print and press k.
7Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when 
printing is complete.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Printing Multiple Pictures
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A65), print pictures by 
following the procedure below.
1When the print selection screen is displayed, 
press d.
The Print menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose Paper size 
and press k.
Press d to exit the print menu.
3Choose the desired Paper size and press k.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose 
Default in the paper size menu.
Exit
PictBridgeStart print
Copies
Paper size
Printing
Cancel002 / 004
Current print/ total 
number of prints
Exit
Print menuPrint selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Paper sizeDefault
3.5×5 in.
5×7 in.
Postcard
100×150 mm4×6 in.Exit
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4Choose Print selection, Print all images or 
DPOF printing and press k.
Print selection
Select the images (up to 99) and the number of 
copies (up to nine) of each image.
Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, 
and press H or I to set the number of copies 
for each.
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized 
by the check mark y and the numeral 
indicating the number of copies to be printed. 
Pictures for which no copies have been specified 
will not be printed.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to 
full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to 
f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.
Press k when setting is complete.
When the menu shown on the right is displayed, 
select Start print and press k to start printing. 
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the 
print menu.
Print all images
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed 
one at a time.
When the menu shown on the right is displayed, 
select Start print and press k to start printing. 
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the 
print menu.
Exit
Print menuPrint selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Back
Print selection10
Exit
Print selection
Start print
Cancel
prints010
Exit
Print all images
Start print
Cancel
prints012
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