Where can i get free download firmware for coolpix l3?

The computer doesn't know what the camera is without the software. You can download the software from the nikon website. Easier fixes are available. If it is a notebook (laptops arent laptops anymore more) you should have a card reader slot on the left side of your computer. Remove the SD card from the camera and plug it into their computer. Then you'll have the option to import the pictures.

You can download the current versions of all (free) Nikon software from
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

You can download the current versions of all (free) Nikon software from http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13948

You can download the current version of all (free) Nikon software from
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

you need to go into internet browser and type drivers for nikon coolpix L3 and download them on to pc

You may not be able to... but may be worth a try.
See my posts on this problem.

I need to know how to download the driver for my Coolpix L3. How do I get it

I think this was a firmware fault on some cameras. Check with Nikon to see if there is a new firmware for your particular camera. This can be downloaded free of charge and uploaded to the camera via USB.

Go to http://www.Nikon.com and read the information concerning you kind of camera. All info is there including if you can have new firmware or not. If new firmware is listed, you can download it and install it according to the instructions given.

Note: If your camera is working fine, be very careful about firmware. Your camera can become completely useless if the firmware is not installed right.

Some problems can be corrected if you load the new firmware. If there is a problem with the original firmware, Nikon will have that listed as well.
take care,

Please reload the Firmware and your problem will be solved.