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User's Manual
For advanced use of the camera, read the Reference Manual
(in pdf format) which is available in many languages including
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi and Telugu.
See the reverse side for information to download the file.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual For advanced use of the camera, read the Reference Manual (in pdf format) which is available in many languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi and Telugu. See the reverse side for information to download the file.
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L330 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Downloading the “Reference Manual” Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website. http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from...
  • Page 6 Other Information Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 7: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 8 Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
  • Page 9 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 11 (total automobile or in direct of four batteries). sunlight The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital Failure to observe this precaution cameras only, and are compatible could cause damage or fire. with COOLPIX L330.
  • Page 12 Should the insulation the batteries when no charge be damaged and the wires become remains. exposed, take it to a Nikon- Discontinue use immediately should authorized service representative for you notice any change in the inspection. Failure to observe these...
  • Page 13 When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

  • Page 14: Notices

    Nikon determined by turning the equipment Corporation may void the user’s off and on, the user is encouraged to try authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 15 Interface Cables Notice for Customers in Europe Use the interface cables sold or This symbol indicates that provided by Nikon for your equipment. electrical and electronic Using other interface cables may equipment is to be collected exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of separately.
  • Page 16 This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........... ii The Basics of Shooting and Playback... 12 Read This First ............ii Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ....12 Confirming the Package Contents....ii Applicable Batteries ..........13 About This Manual ..........iii Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card..14 Information and Precautions......
  • Page 18 Shooting Features........31 Playback Features ........56 G (Easy Auto) Mode ........31 Playback Zoom ..........56 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 32 Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display..57 Tips and Notes ............33 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) .......
  • Page 19 The Playback Menu ........E30 Reference Section ......... E1 Print Order Using Panorama Assist....... E2 (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ....E30 Editing Still Images........E5 Slide Show ............E33 Before Editing Images ........E5 Protect..............E34 D-Lighting: Rotate Image............ E36 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast..
  • Page 20 Technical Notes and Index....F1 Caring for the Product ......... F2 The Camera............F2 Batteries..............F4 Memory Cards............F6 Cleaning and Storage........F7 Cleaning..............F7 Storage ..............F7 Troubleshooting ..........F8 Specifications ..........F15 Approved Memory Cards......F19 Index..............F22 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    : thumbnail playback......57 Flash ...............5, 40 i : playback zoom........56 DC input connector (for AC adapter available j : help .............. 32 separately from Nikon)......E60 Shutter-release button........26 USB/audio/video output connector..67 Eyelet for camera strap ........4 Connector cover..........67 Power switch/power-on lamp ....
  • Page 22 2 3 4...
  • Page 23 Monitor ................ 8 Multi selector............6 k (apply selection) button......6 Microphone ............59 l (delete) button..........29 Flash lamp............... 42 b (e movie-record) button..... 59 d (menu) button ..... 6, 49, 58, 62, 65 A (shooting mode) button Battery-chamber/ ..............31, 32, 36, 38 memory card slot cover......12, 14 c (playback) button........

  • Page 24: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach them at two places. Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.

  • Page 25: Raising And Lowering The Flash

    Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. See “Using the Flash” (A 40) for more information about flash settings. Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.

  • Page 26: Using Menus (The D Button)

    Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. Press the multi selector J. The menu is displayed. The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity...
  • Page 27 Press the k button. Select a menu option. The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Vibration reduction Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Press the k button. Select a setting. The setting you selected is applied.

  • Page 28: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A 65)).
  • Page 29 Shooting mode..........22, 23 Aperture value ............27 Flash mode............. 40 Shutter speed............27 Macro mode ............45 Travel destination icon ........65 Zoom indicator ..........25, 45 ISO sensitivity............50 Focus indicator............. 26 Battery level indicator ........20 AE/AF-L indicator.......... E3 “Date not set” indicator......16, 65 Movie options............

  • Page 30: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s...
  • Page 31 Protect icon..........58, E34 Small picture icon......... 58, E8 Print order icon ........58, E30 Crop icon............ 56, E9 Skin softening icon.......58, E7 Movie playback guide........63 D-Lighting icon........58, E6 Time of recording ..........16 Internal memory indicator......15 Date of recording..........16 (a) Current image number/ Battery level indicator ........20 total number of images File number and type......

  • Page 32: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the batteries. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries.

  • Page 33: Applicable Batteries

    Applicable Batteries Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries) Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (included batteries) * EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. Removing the Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 34: Preparation 2 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the memory card. Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Memory card slot Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction...

  • Page 35: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu.

  • Page 36: Preparation 3 Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 37 Select your home time zone and London, Casablanca press the k button. To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.
  • Page 38 Make sure that the lens cap has been Date and time removed and press the A button. Press this button in The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu. Edit When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the Easy auto mode k button.
  • Page 39 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A 65). You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone.

  • Page 40: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Remove the lens cap and press the power switch. The monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description...
  • Page 41 Notes About the Flash When you need to use the flash, such as when shooting in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash (A 5, 40). The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations...

  • Page 42: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Press the A button. Use the multi selector HI to select a Easy auto mode shooting mode and press the k button. G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 43: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes A 31 Easy auto mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. A 32 Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. A 36 Smart portrait When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without...

  • Page 44: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 31). 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 1 5 0 0...

  • Page 45: Using The Zoom

    Notes About Easy Auto Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 32, 36, 38). When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U. When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.

  • Page 46: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 47: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image.

  • Page 48: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. c (playback) button Use the multi selector to select an image to Display the previous image display.

  • Page 49: Step 6 Delete Images

    Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the Delete k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.
  • Page 50 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to select an image Erase selected images to be deleted, and then use H to display c. To undo the selection, press I to remove c. Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 51: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

  • Page 52: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 53: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 4 images continuously at a rate of about 1 fps (when Image mode is set to x 5152×3864). The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

  • Page 54: M Fireworks Show

    l Museum The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

  • Page 55: O Pet Portrait

    O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release).

  • Page 56: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A 50)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Frame the picture.
  • Page 57 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Flash mode (A 40) Self-timer (A 43) Exposure compensation (A 46) Smart portrait menu (A 49)

  • Page 58: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

  • Page 59: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. Smart G (easy auto) A (auto) Scene portrait 1 X Flash mode (A 40) – 2 n Self-timer (A 43) 3 p Macro (A 45) –...

  • Page 60: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take images with the flash by raising the flash. When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the m (flash pop-up) button.

  • Page 61: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 42). Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken.
  • Page 62 Lowering the Flash Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5). The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter- release button halfway. On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 65) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
  • Page 64 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.1 F 3.1...

  • Page 65: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

  • Page 66: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press the Exposure compensation k button. + 2 . 0 To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. + 0 .

  • Page 67: Default Settings

    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A 40) (A 43) (A 45) (A 46) G (easy auto) Scene b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn)
  • Page 68 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up.

  • Page 69: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Shooting Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 1 5 0 0 1 5 0 0 The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

  • Page 70: Options Available In The Shooting Menus

    Options Available in the Shooting Menus Option Description Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality Image mode used when saving images. Default setting: x 5152×3864 Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you White balance see with your eyes.

  • Page 71: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted Option Description function When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash Continuous (A 50) cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A 50) When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot Self-timer...

  • Page 72: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. G (easy auto) mode (A 31) Portrait and Night portrait in scene mode (A 32) Smart portrait mode (A 36) 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s...

  • Page 73: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). Smart portrait mode (A 36) Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 31) Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A 32) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 58, E7).

  • Page 74: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g.

  • Page 75: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Select A (auto) mode (A 38). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway.

  • Page 76: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms in on the image. 4 / 4 4 / 4 Displayed area guide 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 . J P G 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 3 .

  • Page 77: Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 2 0 1 4 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 10 10 11 11 12 12...

  • Page 78: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Description Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and D-Lighting* contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

  • Page 79: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A 65) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.
  • Page 80 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.
  • Page 81 Camera Temperature The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording.

  • Page 82: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Movie Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be Movie options configured. Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option Description Select the movie type.

  • Page 83: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. 1 0 s 1 0 s Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 62). Press the k button to play back movies. 0 0 1 0 . M O V 0 0 1 0 .
  • Page 84 Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the Paused k button. Function Icon Description Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Rewind Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

  • Page 85: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be Welcome screen configured. Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction...
  • Page 86 Option Description Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. Format card Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. Video mode Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when Blink warning taking images of people using face detection.

  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector Open the Insert the plug connector cover. straight.
  • Page 88 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. A 69 Viewing and organizing images on a computer You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data.

  • Page 89: Using Viewnx 2

    An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.
  • Page 90 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. Mac: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
  • Page 91 The following software is installed: ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies...

  • Page 92: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
  • Page 93 Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

  • Page 94: Viewing Images

    Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 95: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..........F2 The Camera......................F2 Batteries ........................F4 Memory Cards .......................F6 Cleaning and Storage..........F7 Cleaning........................F7 Storage ........................F7 Troubleshooting............F8 Specifications............F15 Approved Memory Cards ................F19 Index .................F22...

  • Page 96: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 97 Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Notes About Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 98: Batteries

    Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) before use. Notes About Using Batteries Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution. Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting.
  • Page 99 Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily.

  • Page 100: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F19) for recommended memory cards. Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not format the memory card using a computer. The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

  • Page 101: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 103 Problem Cause/Solution 65, E43 Adjust the monitor brightness. Monitor is hard to read. The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/ 00/0000 00:00”...
  • Page 104 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to shooting 67, 72, Disconnect the USB cable. mode. When the camera is in playback mode, press the 1, 28 A button or the shutter-release button. No image captured when When menus are displayed, press the d button. the shutter-release button is The batteries are exhausted.
  • Page 105 Problem Cause/Solution Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Continuous set Streaks of light or partial 50, E25, to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies, discoloration are visible in the monitor. avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.
  • Page 106 Problem Cause/Solution 33, 50, Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow Randomly spaced bright or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: pixels (“noise”) appear in Using the flash.
  • Page 107 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. When the noise reduction function is in operation, – such as when shooting in a dark environment Saving images takes time. When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red- eye reduction) When the skin softening function is applied while shooting...
  • Page 108 The camera is not recognized by the computer. – start when camera is The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 connected to a computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L330 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.2 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 26x optical zoom 4.0–104.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–585 mm...
  • Page 110 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 43 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM monaural) 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] 20M [5152 × 3864] 10M [3648 ×...
  • Page 111 Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) I/O terminal DC input connector Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Supported languages Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian),...
  • Page 112 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 113: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
  • Page 114 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
  • Page 115 SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright ©...

  • Page 116: Index

    Index AF assist..........65, E48 Symbols AF-assist illuminator ..........1 R ............E3 Alkaline batteries..........13 g Telephoto............25 Aperture value ............ 27 f Wide-angle............ 25 i Playback zoom ..........56 Audio/video cable ........67, 68, E10, E60 h Thumbnail playback....... 57 Audio/video-in jack .......

  • Page 117: Editing Movies

    Brightness ............. E43 Editing movies ..........E18 BSS............34, E25 EN-MH2 ..........E60, F4 Button sound..........E48 Exposure compensation......46 Extension............E59 Eye-Fi upload ........66, E53 Calendar display ..........57 Eyelet for camera strap........1 Close-up k ..........32, 33 Color options........

  • Page 118: Iso Sensitivity

    Imprinting date and time ..19, E45 Internal memory..........15 Night landscape j ......... 32 ISO sensitivity........50, E26 Night portrait e........32, 33 Nikon Transfer 2 ........71, 72 JPG..............E59 Number of exposures remaining ..............20, E21 Landscape c............32 Optical zoom ............

  • Page 119: Skin Softening

    Power switch/power-on lamp.... 1, 20 Shutter speed............27 Preset manual ..........E23 Shutter-release button ......1, 26 Pressing halfway..........27 Single AF..........62, E39 Print ..... 58, 68, E13, E15, E30 Single-frame shooting ....50, E25 Print date........19, 65, E45 Skin softening....

  • Page 120: Wind Noise Reduction

    USB cable ........67, 72, E12 USB/audio/video output connector ........1, 67, 72, E10, E11 Vibration reduction......65, E46 Video mode......... 66, E51 ViewNX 2 ............69, 70 Vivid color ............. E27 Volume ..............63 Welcome screen......65, E40 White balance ........50, E22 Wind noise reduction....
  • Page 124 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Please visit the Nikon website below to download the Reference Manual in English. http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ Printed in China...

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