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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L2/L3 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all
those who use the product will read it.
The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below.
Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the
camera.
• Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of
unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pho-
tographs, and transferring them to your computer.
• PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference
Manual contains information on using the PictureProject software provided
with your camera. For information on viewing the reference manual, see
the Quick Start Guide.
The illustrations in this manual and the Quick Start Guide show the
COOLPIX L3.
Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual and the Quick Start Guide may
differ from the actual display.
Before Taking Important Pictures
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 nor-
mally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from
product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers
to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and pho-
tography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in
your area. See the URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/