Nikon COOLPIX L18 User Manual

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CoolPix L18
Digital Camera Quick Guide
Batteries and Memory Card
The memory card is housed in the battery compartment located on the bottom of the camera.
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
The CoolPix L18 digital camera takes 2 AA Batteries. To improve battery performance, set
battery type in the setup menu to match camera batteries.
See page 12 & 13 of your manual for more battery details.
Turning On The Camera
Press and hold the ON/OFF Button until
the camera turns on. The monitor will turn
on.
The Different Modes
Memory card !
2 AA Batteries !
CoolPix has 4 modes available.
Easy Auto: automatic point and shoot.
Movie: record short video clips.
Scene: preset settings for specific
situations or scenes. Example: Sports,
Night landscape, Backlight etc.
Auto: more options than easy auto.
Recommended for ePortfolio use.

Nikon COOLPIX L18 Specifications

General

Megapixel	8 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels
Optical zoom	3 x
Interface	UBS
Digital SLR	No
Dimensions (WxDxH)	95 x 29.5 x 61 mm
Effective sensor resolution	8000000 pixels
Focus adjustment	Auto
Memory slots	-
Internal memory	23 MB
Compatible memory cards	sd
Video formats supported	AVI
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230400 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Blue
Battery type	AA
Battery technology	Alkaline
Battery life (CIPA standard)	180 shots
Number of batteries supported	2
Bundled software	Software Suite CD-ROM
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modes	beach, Close-up (macro), dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, party (indoor), Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	black&white, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	29.5 mm
Width	95 mm
Height	61 mm
Weight	125 g

Summary

CoolPix L18 Getting Started

Batteries and Memory Card Installation

Guide on inserting AA batteries and the memory card into the camera.

Turning On The Camera

How to turn the camera on and what to expect on the monitor.

CoolPix L18 Camera Modes

Understanding Shooting Modes

Overview of the camera's 4 shooting modes: Easy Auto, Movie, Scene, Auto.

Navigating Shooting Modes

Using the multi selector to choose desired shooting modes from the menu.

Scene Mode Options Explained

Details on various scene modes like Portrait, Landscape, Sports, and Sunset.

CoolPix L18 Controls and Features

Auto Mode and Image Settings

Recommends Auto mode for beginners and setting Image Mode for ePortfolios.

Multi Selector Functionality

Comprehensive guide to using the multi selector for navigation and selection.

Flash and Exposure Settings

Explanation of flash options and the Exposure Compensation feature.

Macro Mode Usage

How to use Macro Mode for close-up photography of small subjects.

Using the Zoom Feature

Instructions on operating optical and digital zoom for framing shots.

Shutter and Focus Operation

How to use the shutter button for focusing and taking pictures.

Viewing and Deleting Photos

Accessing playback mode to view, review, and delete images.

CoolPix L18 Photo Management

Transferring Photos to Computer

Steps to connect camera via USB and transfer files using Mac/Windows wizards.

Photo Naming and Destination

Setting picture names, choosing save locations, and managing transfers.

Erasing Photos via Formatting

How to format the memory card to delete all stored images.